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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To avoid serious injury, 
before performing any service or ad-
 just ments:

1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position.

2. Remove safety ignition key.

3. Make sure the augers and all mov ing 

parts have completely stopped.

4. Disconnect spark plug wire from 

spark plug and place wire where it 
can not come in contact with plug.

SNOW THROWER

TO ADJUST SNOW THROWER HEIGHT

See “TO ADJUST SKID PLATES” and “SCRAPER BAR” 
in the Operation section of this manual.

CHUTE DEFLECTOR

The chute defl ector, attached to the top of the discharge 
chute, is provided to direct discharging snow away from 
the operator. If the defl ector becomes damaged, it should 
be re placed.

WARNING: To avoid serious injury, 
nev er operate your snow thrower with 
the defl ector removed or damaged.

•         To change direction and/or distance snow is dis charged, 

see “TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE” in the Op-
 er a tion section of this manual.

SHEAR BOLTS (See Fig. 21)

AUGER SHEAR BOLTS

Both right and left-hand augers are secured to the auger 
shaft with a shoulder/shear bolt and hex nut. Should a for-
eign object or ice become lodged in the augers, the shear 
bolts are designed to break, preventing damage to any 
other com po nents. If one or both augers do not turn when 
auger control lever is engaged, check to see if one or both 
of the bolts have sheared. To replace the shear bolts:

1.    Disengage  all  controls  and  move  throttle  control  to 

STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.    Disconnect spark plug wire 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 nut and tighten securely.

CAUTION: Do not sub sti tute. Use only original 
equip ment shear bolts as sup plied with your 
snow thrower.

4.    Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.

IMPELLER SHEAR BOLTS

The impeller is secured to the impeller shaft with two (2) 
capscrew/shear bolts and hex nuts. Should a foreign object 
or ice become lodged in the impeller, the capscrews are 
de signed to break, preventing damage to any other com-
 po nents. If impeller does not turn when auger control lever 
is engaged, check to see if the capscrews have sheared. 
To replace the capscrew/shear bolts:

1.    Disengage  all  controls  and  move  throttle  control  to 

STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.    Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place 

it wear it cannot come in contact with spark plug.

3.    Align holes in impeller hub with holes in impeller shaft 

and install two (2) new 1/4-20 x 1-5/8" capscrew/shear 
bolts. Install 1/4-20 locknuts and tighten securely.

CAUTION: Do not substitute. Use only original 
equip ment capscrew/shear bolts as sup plied 
with your snow thrower.

4.    Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.

TO REMOVE BELT COVER (See Fig. 22)

1.   Remove the two (2) screws securing belt cover to 

frame.

2.    Remove belt cover.

•      Replace belt cover by installing cover and screws and 

tighten securely.

BELT 

COVER

SCREWS

FRAME

FIG. 23

FIG. 21

AUGER SHAFT

1/4-20 x 2

SHOULDER /

SHEAR BOLT

1/4-20 
LOCK NUT

IMPELLER 

SHAFT

1/4-20 x 1-5/8
CAPSCREW / 
SHEAR BOLT

1/4-20
LOCKNUT

IMPELLER HUB

AUGER 

HUB

AUGER HUB

Summary of Contents for 187883

Page 1: ...R Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away 187883 Rev 1 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: ...y remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit Please read and retain this manual The ins...

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: ...acking 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 T...

Page 6: ...op opening up as shown 2 Withtopendofrodpositionedunderrightsideofcontrol panel push down on rod and insert end of rod into hole in auger control bracket Secure with retainer spring TRACTION DRIVE CON...

Page 7: ...chute with 5 16 18 carriage bolt 5 16 flat washer and 5 16 18 locknut as shown Tighten securely 2 Install remote cable eyelet to chute deflector with 1 4 20 shoulder bolt 1 4 flat washer and 1 4 20 l...

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: ...in use Electric start button used for starting the engine Recoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting the engine Primer pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when st...

Page 10: ...snow thrower performance TO USE CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 13 The choke control is located on the engine Use the choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine To...

Page 11: ...snow thrower It is recommended that you use a slower speed until you are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower NOTE When both traction drive and auger control levers are engaged the traction...

Page 12: ...the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season SeeStorageInstructionsforadditional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in t...

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: ...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 Check engine oil leve...

Page 15: ...t side wheel may be removed from snow thrower for easier access to the oil drain plug and place ment of a suitable container The unit tilted resting on the frame with the left wheel removed will help...

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: ...o reach the carburetor Do not drain 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...

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

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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