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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD 
(See Fig. 7)

NOTE:

 The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may 

be used to install the chute rotater head.

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 es -

sary, rotate chute assembly to align square and pin on un-
 der side of chute rotater head with holes in chute brack et.

3.   With chute rotater head and chute bracket aligned, 

po si tion chute rotater head on pin and threaded stud 
of mounting bracket.

4.    Install 3/8 washer and locknut on threaded stud and 

tighten securely.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your snow thrower were overinfl ated at the fac-
tory for shipping purposes.  Correct and equal tire pres sure 
is important for best snow throwing performance.

•      Reduce tire pressure to 14–17 PSI.

CHUTE
ROTATER 
HEAD

3/8 WASHER

3/8 LOCKNUT

THREADED  

STUD

PIN

ROTATER HEAD 

MOUNT ING 

BRACKET

CHUTE 
BRACKET

FIG. 7

AUGER

CONTROL 

LEVER

AUGER
CONTROL 
ROD

AUGER

CONTROL 
BRACKET

RETAINER 
SPRING

FIG. 6

AUGER
CONTROL 
ROD

CONTROL 
ARM

RUBBER 
SLEEVE

LOOP 

OPENING 

UP

FIG. 5

INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6)

The auger control rod has the short loop on the end of the 
spring as shown.

1.    Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into 

control arm with loop opening up as shown.

2.      With top end of rod positioned under right side of control 

panel, push down on rod and insert end of rod into hole 
in auger control bracket.  Secure with retainer spring.

Summary of Contents for 199434

Page 1: ...OWER Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away WARNING Read the Owner s Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serio...

Page 2: ...wn from the machine Operation 1 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times 2 Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross ing gravel...

Page 3: ...Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where property damage can occur Keep children and others away 11 Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate...

Page 4: ...loose parts and parts boxes from carton 2 Cut down all four corners of carton and lay panels flat 3 Remove all packing materials except plastic tie holding PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON ASSEMBLY...

Page 5: ...VE 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 end of spring into pivot bracket with loop open...

Page 6: ...E The tires on your snow thrower were overinflated at the fac tory for shipping purposes Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best snow throwing performance Reduce tire pressure to 14 17 P...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...e used for starting the engine Primer pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine Choke control used for starting a cold engine MEETS A N S I SAFETY R...

Page 9: ...HOKE CONTROL See Fig 11 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 engage choke turn knob clockwise S...

Page 10: ...re engaged the traction drive control lever will lock the auger control lever in the engaged position This will allow you to release your right hand from the handle and adjust the discharge chute dire...

Page 11: ...and screw tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill To change engine oil see TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in the Mainte...

Page 12: ...ois ture on the engine To avoid possible freeze up of the starter proceed as fol lows ELECTRIC STARTER 1 Connect the power cord to the engine 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a three hole g...

Page 13: ...ingproperly LUBRICATION Keep your snow thrower well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART SAE 30 Motor Oil See ENGINE in Maintenance section Engine oil Pivot points SNOW THROW...

Page 14: ...cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine 8 Refill engine with oil through oil dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS section...

Page 15: ...install a new 1 4 20 x 2 shoulder shear bolt Install 1 4 20 lock nut and tighten securely CAUTION Do not substitute Use only original equipment shear bolts as supplied with your snow thrower 4 Connect...

Page 16: ...wly raises handles to rejoin the auger housing and frame assembly pull up on the auger belt and squeeze sides together above pulley so belt is fully seated in groove of pulley 11 Bring snow thrower co...

Page 17: ...engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your snow thrower to a qualified service center Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...19 SERVICE NOTES...

Page 20: ...does not apply to any product which has been sub jected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to normal wear of the product 5 Exclusions Excluded from this W...

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