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OPERATION

Choke control -

 used for starting a cold engine.

Drive speed control lever -

 used to select forward or 

reverse motion and speed of snow thrower.

Traction drive control lever -

 used to engage power-pro-

 pelled for ward or reverse motion of snow thrower.

Auger control lever -

 used to engage auger motion (throw 

snow).

Discharge chute control lever -

 used to change the di-

 rec tion the snow is thrown.

Skid plate -

 used to adjust height of scraper bar from the 

ground.

Toolbox -

 used to store spare shear bolts, locknuts and 

wrench.

Safety ignition key -

 must be inserted for the engine to 

start and run.  Remove when snow thrower is not in use.

Electric start button -

 used for starting the engine.

Recoil (auxiliary) starter handle -

 used for start ing the 

en gine.

Primer -

 pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the 

cylinder for use when starting a cold engine.

Throttle/engine control -

 used to se lect either FAST or 

SLOW engine speed and to STOP the engine.

MEETS A.N.S.I. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Our snow throwers conform to the standards of the American National Standards Institute.

TRACTION 

DRIVE 

CONTROL 

LEVER

DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER

RECOIL 
(AUXILIARY) 
STARTER 
HANDLE

THROTTLE 
/ ENGINE 
CONTROL

DRIVE SPEED 
CON TROL LEVER

AUGER 
CONTROL 
LEVER

MUF FLER

TOOLBOX

HANDLE 

KNOB

SKID PLATE

CHUTE

DE FLEC TOR

DISCHARGE 

CHUTE

AU GERS

GAS O LINE 

FILLER 

CAP

ENGINE OIL CAP 

WITH DIPSTICK

SPARK 
PLUG

SAFETY 
IGNITION 
KEY

CHOKE 
CON-
 TROL

ELECTRIC 
START 
BUTTON

PRIM ER

FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE 

NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE 

ARE SHOWN IN 
THEIR TYPICAL 

LOCATION ON THE 

ENGINE.  ACTUAL 

LOCATION MAY VARY 

WITH THE  ENGINE 

ON YOUR  UNIT.

OIL DRAIN 

PLUG

POWER 
CORD 
PLUG

FIG. 8

LIGHT

Summary of Contents for 187881

Page 1: ...R Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away 187881 Rev 3 04 08 04 BY Printed in U S A WARNING Read the Owner s Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructio...

Page 2: ...t on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tankopeningatalltimes untilrefuelingiscomplete Do not use a no...

Page 3: ...dy please contact your nearest authorized service center department We have competent well trained tech nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit Please read and retain this manual T...

Page 4: ...TENANCE 14 15 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 16 18 STORAGE 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 REPAIR PARTS 20 31 SAFETY RULES 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 WARRANTY 32 A...

Page 5: ...packing materials except plastic tie holding speed control rod to lower handle 4 Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER...

Page 6: ...RACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD See Figs 3 and 4 The traction drive control rod has the long loop on the end of the spring as shown 1 Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook...

Page 7: ...ad 1 Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower 2 Position chute rotater head over chute bracket If nec essary rotate chute assembly to ali...

Page 8: ...Save this manual for future reference These symbols may appear on your snow thrower or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning FORWARD PRIMER IGNITION KEY INSERT TO...

Page 9: ...handle used for starting the engine Primer pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine Throttle engine control used to select either FAST or SLOW engi...

Page 10: ...eration clear of all persons small children and pets at all times including startup WARNING If the discharge chute or auger become clogged shut off en gine and wait for all moving parts to stop Use a...

Page 11: ...rive speed control lever Press downward on the speed control lever and move lever to desired position BEFORE engaging the trac tion drive control lever Be sure lever springs back and locks into desire...

Page 12: ...ould be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Empty the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next sea son See Storage Instruction...

Page 13: ...ngine To avoid possible freeze up of the starter proceed as fol lows OPERATION ELECTRIC STARTER 1 Connect the power cord to the engine 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a three hole grounded...

Page 14: ...is manual NOTE Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts to service this unit Failure to do so can cause the unit to malfunction and pose a risk of injury to the operator BEFORE EACH USE 1 Ch...

Page 15: ...tact with spark plug 2 Clean area around drain plug 3 Remove drain plug and drain oil in a suitable container 4 Install drain plug and tighten securely 5 Wipe off any spilled oil from snow thrower and...

Page 16: ...e from spark plug and place it wear it cannot come in contact with spark plug 3 Align hole in auger hub with hole in auger shaft and install a new 1 4 20 x 2 shoulder shear bolt Install 1 4 20 lock nu...

Page 17: ...nging snow thrower together separate the snow thrower and repeat step 10 Belt must be fully seated in pulley groove when bringing the snow thrower together 12 Install the two 2 hex bolts and lock wash...

Page 18: ...ach the carburetor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean en gine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of t...

Page 19: ...in FULL position 1 Move choke to OFF position runs roughly 2 Blockage in fuel line 2 Clean fuel line 3 Stale fuel 3 Empty fuel tank carburetor refill with fresh clean gasoline 4 Water in fuel 4 Empty...

Page 20: ...nty does not apply to the engine or components parts thereof Please refer to the applicable manu facturer s warranty on these items 2 Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment uni...

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