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TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 16)

NOTE:

 The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used 

to adjust the skid plates.

Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing 
and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the 
ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height 
for current surface conditions. For removal of snow in 
normal con di tions, such as a paved driveway or side walk, 
place skid plates in the highest position (lowest scraper 
clear ance) to give a 1/8" clearance between the scraper 
bar and the ground.  Use a middle position if the surface 
to be cleared is uneven.

NOTE:

 It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower 

over gravel or rocky surfaces. Objects such as gravel, rocks 
or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the 
impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property 
dam age or damage to the snow thrower. 

•      If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface, 

use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted 
to lowest (highest scraper clear ance) position.

1.    Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.   Adjust skid plates by loosening the rear 1/2" hex nut 

only, then moving skid plate to desired position. Be sure 
both plates are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.

SKID PLATE

LOW POSITION (HIGH GROUND CLEAR ANCE)

1/2" HEX NUT

HIGH POSITION
(LOW GROUND
CLEARANCE)

AUGER 

HOUSING

SCRAPER BAR

The scraper bar is not adjustable, but is reversible.  After 
con sid er able use it may become worn.  When it has worn 
almost to the edge of the housing, it can be reversed, 
providing additional service before requiring replacement.  
Replace a dam aged or worn scrap er bar.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 17)

The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped, from 
the factory, already fi lled with oil.

1.    Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground.

2.   Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert 

the dipstick 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 overfi ll.

•      To change engine oil, see “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL” 

in the Main te nance sec tion of this manual.

ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 17)

•      Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank fi ller neck.  Do not over-

fi ll.  Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with 
a minimum of 87 octane.  Do not mix oil with gasoline.  
Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 
days to assure fuel freshness.

FIG. 16

OPERATION

WARNING:  Wipe off any spilled oil or 
fuel.  Do not store, spill or use gasoline 
near an open fl ame.

CAUTION:  Alcohol blended fuels (called 
gas o hol or using ethanol or methanol) can at-
tract moisture which leads to separation and 
for ma tion of acids dur ing storage.  Acidic gas 
can damage the fuel system of an engine while 
in storage.  To avoid engine problems, the fuel 
system should be emptied be fore stor age of 
30 days or longer.  Drain the gas tank, start 
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines 
and carburetor are empty.  Use fresh fuel next 
season.  See Storage In struc tions for ad di tion al 
information.  Never use engine or car bu re tor 
cleaner products in the fuel tank or per ma nent 
damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE 

•      Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position.

Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt 
A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter.  The electric starter 
is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is 
designed to operate on 120 Volt A.C. household current.

•     Be sure your house is a 120 Volt A.C. three-wire 

ground ed system.  If you are uncertain, consult a 
li censed electrician.

WARNING: Do not use the electric 
start er if your house is not a 120 Volt 
A.C. three-wire grounded system.  Se-
 ri ous per son al injury or damage to your 
snow thrower could result.

ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP / DIPSTICK

FUEL SHUT-

OFF VALVE

PRIM ER

SAFETY 
IG NI TION 
KEY

ON / OFF 
SWITCH

CHOKE 
CONTROL

STARTER 

BUTTON

RECOIL 

STARTER 

HANDLE

GAS O LINE 

FILLER CAP

NOTE:  ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION.  

ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.

FIG. 17

Summary of Contents for 403919

Page 1: ...R 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 serious injury 403919 Rev 2 05 03 06 BY Printed in U S A ...

Page 2: ...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 drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic 3 After striking a foreign object stop the engine motor remove the wire from the spark plug disconnect the cord on electric motors thoroughl...

Page 3: ... on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when operating in reverse 13 Disengage power to the collector impeller when snow thrower is transported or not in use 14 Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower such as wheel weights counterweights or cabs 15 Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing and...

Page 4: ...Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON 1 Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON ASSEMBLY PRE OPERATION 2 Cut down all four corners of carton and lay panels flat 3 Remove the two 2 screws securing the auger housing to the pallet 4 Remove all packing materials except plastic tie holding sp...

Page 5: ... FIG 1 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 end of spring into pivot bracket with loop opening down as shown 2 With top end of rod positioned under left side of control panel push rod down and insert top end of rod into hole in drive control bracket Secure with re...

Page 6: ...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 PSI 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...

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 START AND RUN PULL OUT TO STOP READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE OF THIS PRODUCT KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE DANGER OR WARNING REVERSE SNOW DISCHARGE...

Page 8: ...ter handle 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 REQUIREMENTS Our snow throwers conform to the standards of the American National Standards Institute TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER DRIVE SPEED CONTROL LEVER AUGER ...

Page 9: ...shut off valve is located beneath the fuel tank on the engine Always operate the snow thrower with the fuel shut off valve in the OPEN position OPERATION 00155 TO USE CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 10 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 counterclockwise Slowly turn knob clockwise...

Page 10: ...auger control levers are 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 direction without interrupting the snow throwing process USING THE CLEAN OUT TOOL See Fig 14 In certain snow conditions the discharge chute may be come clogged with ice and snow Use ...

Page 11: ... dipstick 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 Maintenance section of this manual ADD GASOLINE See Fig 17 Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not over fill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do no...

Page 12: ...G Run the engine for a few minutes to help dry off any mois ture on the engine To avoid possible freeze up of the starter proceed as follows ELECTRIC STARTER 1 Connect the power cord to the engine 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a three hole grounded 120 Volt A C receptacle 3 While the engine is running push starter button and spin the starter for several seconds NOTE The unusual sound...

Page 13: ...re they are functioning properly LUBRICATION Keep your snow thrower well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART SNOW THROWER Always observe the safety rules when performing any maintenance TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in both tires 14 17 P S I Keeptiresfreeofgasolineandoil whichcanharmrubber NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sea...

Page 14: ...ap 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 sectionofthismanual 9 Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading Keep oil at FULL line on dipstick 10 Wipe off any spilled oil MUFFLER...

Page 15: ...stall 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 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 impelle...

Page 16: ... 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 completely together and check carefully for proper routing of belts If auger belt has become dislodged from the pulley by catching the idler arm bracket while bringing snow thrower together separate the sn...

Page 17: ...gine 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 lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative...

Page 18: ...dles or 1 Choke is 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 fuel tank carburetor refill with fresh clean gasoline 5 Carburetor is in need of 5 Contact an authorized service centre department adjustment or overhaul Excessive 1 Loose parts or ...

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

Page 20: ...y 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 Warranty are belts shear pins normal wear normal adjustments standard hard ware and normal maintenance 6 In the event you have a claim under this Warranty you must return the product to an authorized ...

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