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OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL NUMBER:

961980020

SNOW THROWER

 

Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation

IMPORTANT MANUAL 

Do Not Throw Away

 

WARNING:

Read the Owner's Manual and 

fol low all Warnings and Safety 

In struc tions.  Fail ure to do so 

can result in serious injury.

415308 Rev 1  09.19.07  TH

Printed in the U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for 415308

Page 1: ...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 in...

Page 2: ...hrown 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 grav...

Page 3: ...h 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 attac...

Page 4: ...parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON 1 Remove all accessible loose parts and parts b...

Page 5: ...ve 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 position...

Page 6: ...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 19 24 5 N m AUGER CONT...

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: ...ndle 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 SAFET...

Page 9: ...E CHOKE 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 clockwis...

Page 10: ...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 di...

Page 11: ...RY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT POWER CORD PLUG FIG 19 TO ADJUST SKID PLATES See Fig 17 NOTE The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to adjust the skid plates Skid plates are located on each sid...

Page 12: ...the engine for a few minutes to help dry off any mois ture on the engine IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN If the recoil starter has frozen and will not turn the engine proceed as follows 1 Grasp the reco...

Page 13: ...oningproperly 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...

Page 14: ...MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each season or after every 100 hours of operation whicheve...

Page 15: ...ndinstall anew1 4 20x2 shoulder shearboltandspacer 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 C...

Page 16: ...ses 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 completel...

Page 17: ...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 Ne...

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: ...20 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL 961980020 96198002000 AUGER HOUSING IMPELLER ASSEMBLY...

Page 21: ...00 AUGER HOUSING IMPELLER ASSEMBLY NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm IMPORTANT Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer O E M replacement parts Failure to do so could be...

Page 22: ...22 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL 961980020 96198002000 CONTROL PANEL DISCHARGE CHUTE 3 2 1 2 6 19 2 2 26 28 27 27 25 20 29 7 4 5 6 8 8 16 18 17 10 14 3 13 15 9 11 12 22 23 22 23 31 32 30...

Page 23: ...404770X428 Chute Assembly 16 178633X428 Deflector Assembly 17 179145 Seal Deflector 18 128415 Rivet Blind 19 414281 Knob Speed Control Lever 20 72270506 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 22 74041024 Screw 1...

Page 24: ...REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL 961980020 96198002000 HANDLES 34 37 42 10 15 23 22 27 27 22 15 32 31 32 30 31 38 39 7 6 36 2 5 5 5 1 8 28 28 9 18 19 26 24 24 25 5 5 40 12 11 15 11 15 16 17 16 17 14 11...

Page 25: ...401940X479 Handle Tube Lower 24 180447 Sleeve Spring 25 180926 Spring Traction Drive 26 178669 Spring Auger Control 27 17000616 Screw Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 28 412680 Bushing Pivot Lever 30 182906 Conso...

Page 26: ...26 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL 961980020 96198002000 DRIVE 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 43 11 1 1 22 5 5 5 2 2 20 41 21 17 13 3 6 14 19 18 18 15 24 36 35 34 37 31 9 12 23 26 29 25 4 4 33 28 32 27 44...

Page 27: ...12 402187 Shaft Hex 13 402310 Pivot Rod Shifter 14 401732 Yoke Shifter 15 175344 Trunnion Bearing Assembly 17 178613 Hub Rubber Wheel 18 198176X479 Plate Rubber Wheel 19 74760514 Screw Hex Head 5 16...

Page 28: ...961980020 96198002000 CHASSIS ENGINE PULLEYS 6 19 17 10 21 22 23 2 3 4 6 42 8 9 12 13 15 27 26 25 24 18 7 20 14 5 40 46 44 49 50 51 52 35 34 33 38 37 39 43 11 32 32 36 36 44 45 41 30 29 31 31 11 11 1...

Page 29: ...16 18 x 1 1 2 19 175331 Bushing Idler Pivot 20 180523 Pulley Idler 2 3 4 21 74610516 Screw Hex Head 5 16 24 x 1 22 409475 Spacer Engine Pulley 23 180478 Pulley Engine Traction Drive 24 179157 Pulley E...

Page 30: ...30 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL 961980020 96198002000 WHEELS DECALS...

Page 31: ...tch Slide 26 194940 Lobe Axle 27 189282 Key Square 1 4 x 875 28 174697 Washer Thrust 1 29 179830 Bearing Axle 30 193885 Spring Return Steering Latch 31 192093X421 Wheel Assembly 16 Power Steering RH 3...

Page 32: ...This Warranty 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 Exclud...

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