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CONGRATULATIONS

 on your purchase of a new snow 

thrower.  It has been designed, engineered and man u fac tured 
to give best possible dependability and per for mance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily 
remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service 
center.  We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians and 
the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual.  The instructions will 
enable you to assemble and maintain your snow thrower 
prop er ly.  Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

SERIAL NUMBER: ___________________________

DATE OF PURCHASE:  _______________________

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND 
ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE SNOW 
THROWER HOUSING.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND 
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE 
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.     

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•      Read and observe the safety rules.

•     Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for 

and using your snow thrower.

•      Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor-

 age” sec tions of this own er’s manual.

6.      When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, 

stop the engine and make certain the collector/impeller 
and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the 
spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug 
to prevent someone from accidentally starting the en-
gine.

7.   Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting 

the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or 
out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust 
fumes are dangerous.

8.    Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.

9.      Never operate the snow thrower without proper guards, 

and other safety protective devices in place and work-
ing.

10. 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.

12. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds 

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 keep a fi rm 
hold on the handles. Walk; never run.

16.  Never touch a hot engine or muffl er.

Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute

Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge 
chute is the most common cause of injury associated with 
snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the dis-
charge chute.  To clear the chute:

1.    SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!

2.    Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have  

stopped rotating.

3.    Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.

Maintenance and Storage

1.    Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals 

for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe 
working condition.

2.   Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank 

inside a building where ignition sources are present 
such as hot water heaters, space heaters, or clothes 
dryers. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any 
enclosure.

3.    Always refer to operator’s manual for important details 

if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended 
period.

4.   Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as  

necessary.

5.   Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow 

to prevent freeze-up of the collector/impeller.

MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 13-14
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 13
SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS ........................... 15-17
STORAGE ................................................................... 17
TROU BLE SHOOT ING ................................................ 18
REPAIR PARTS...................................................... 20-31

SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES................................ 3
WARRANTY................................................................ 32
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION ............................... 4-6
OPERATION ............................................................ 7-12

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity

    3.0 Quarts (3,4 Liters)

and Type:

                   Unleaded Regular only

Oil Type

                       SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30

(API SG–SL):

             (0°F to +40°F / –18°C to +5°C)

                                    Synthetic SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30

                                   (below 0°F / –18°C)

Oil Capacity:

             28 Ounces (0,8 Liters)

Spark Plug:

               Champion RC12YC

Gap:

                           0.030" (0,072 mm)

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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