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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity  4.0 Quarts
and Type:               Unleaded Regular only

Oil Type                  SAE 30 (above 40°F)
(API SG–SL):         SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 (0° to +40°F)
                               SAE 0W-30 (below 0°F)

Oil Capacity:           26 Ounces

Spark Plug:             Champion RN4C (Gap:  .030") 

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 SCHEDULE ..................................... 14
SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS ........................... 16-18
STORAGE................................................................... 18
TROU BLE SHOOT ING ................................................ 19
REPAIR PARTS ..................................................... 20-31
WARRANTY................................................................ 32

SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS...................................... 3
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES................................ 3
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION ............................... 5-7
OPERATION ............................................................ 8-13
MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 14-15

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Summary of Contents for 961970005

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: ...4 PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON...

Page 5: ...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 TOOL BOX See Fig 10 A toolbox is...

Page 6: ...NTROL BRACKET RETAINER SPRING TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER FIG 4 AUGER CONTROL LEVER AUGER CONTROL ROD AUGER CONTROL BRACKET RETAINER SPRING FIG 6 AUGER CONTROL ROD CONTROL ARM RUBBER SLEEVE LOOP OPEN...

Page 7: ...ipping purposes Correct and equal tire pressure 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 HE...

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: ...arting 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 LH and RH turn triggers used to ste...

Page 10: ...rward or reverse movement of the snow thrower AUGER Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow ENGINE 1 Move throttle control to STOP position 2 Remove do not turn safety ignition key to pr...

Page 11: ...e handle and adjust the discharge chute direction without interrupting the snow throwing process USING THE CLEAN OUT TOOL See Fig 16 In certain snow conditions the discharge chute may be come clogged...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...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 be...

Page 18: ...rower 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 f...

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: ...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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