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GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS

The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that 
have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence.  To 
receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain 
snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual.  Some ad just -
ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain 
your snow thrower.  All adjustments in the Service and 
Ad just ments section of this manual should be checked at 
least once each season.

•     Once a year, you should replace the spark plug and 

check belts for wear.  A new spark plug will help your 
engine run better and last longer.

•      Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.

NOTE:

 Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) 

parts to service this unit.  Failure to do so can cause the unit 
to malfunction and pose a risk of injury to the operator.

BEFORE EACH USE

1.    Check engine oil level.

2.    Check for loose fasteners.

3.      Check controls to be sure they are functioning properly.

LUBRICATION

Keep your snow thrower well lubricated
(See “LU BRI CA TION CHART”).

MAINTENANCE

LUBRICATION CHART

SNOW THROWER

Always observe the safety rules when performing any 
main te nance.

TIRES

•     Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14–17 

P.S.I.).

•         Keep tires free of gasoline and oil, which can harm rubber.

NOTE:

 To seal tire punctures and prevent fl at tires due to 

slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local 
parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and 
cor ro sion.

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 
hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts 
are not ad just able. Replace belts if they begin to slip from 
wear. (See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in the Service 
and Adjustments section of this manual).

The V-belts on your snow thrower are of special con struc tion 
and should be replaced by original equipment man u fac tur er 
(OEM) belts avail able from your nearest dealer. Using other 
than OEM belts can cause personal injury or damage to 
the snow thrower.

 1  

SAE 30 Motor Oil

 2  

See “ENGINE” in

Maintenance section

 

2  Engine oil

 1  Pivot points

Summary of Contents for B8527ES

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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