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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

CHECK TIRE  PRESSURE

The tires on your snow thrower were overinfl ated at the fac-
tory for shipping purposes.  Correct and equal tire pres sure 
is important for best snow throwing performance.

•      Reduce tire pressure to 14-17 PSI.

INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD 
(See Fig. 7)

NOTE:

 The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may 

be used to install the chute rotater head.

1.    Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base 

with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower.

2.    Position chute rotater head over chute bracket.  If nec-

 es sary, rotate chute assembly to align square and pin 
on un der side of chute rotater head with holes in chute 
brack et.

3.   With chute rotater head and chute bracket aligned, 

po si tion chute rotater head on pin and threaded stud 
of mounting bracket.

4.   Install 3/8 washer and locknut on threaded stud and 

tighten securely.

CHUTE
ROTATER 
HEAD

3/8 WASHER

3/8 LOCKNUT

THREADED  

STUD

PIN

ROTATER HEAD 

MOUNT ING 

BRACKET

CHUTE 
BRACKET

FIG. 7

Summary of Contents for PP524B

Page 1: ...WER 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 seriou...

Page 2: ...t on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tankopeningatalltimes untilrefuelingiscomplete Do not use a no...

Page 3: ...dy please contact your nearest authorized service center department We have competent well trained tech nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit Please read and retain this manual T...

Page 4: ...TENANCE 14 15 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 16 18 STORAGE 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 REPAIR PARTS 20 31 SAFETY RULES 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 WARRANTY 32 A...

Page 5: ...packing materials except plastic 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...

Page 6: ...RACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER 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...

Page 7: ...ad 1 Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower 2 Position chute rotater head over chute bracket If nec essary rotate chute assembly to ali...

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: ...al fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine Throttle engine control used to select either FAST or SLOW engine speed and to STOP the engine Choke control used for st...

Page 10: ...ation clear of all persons small children and pets at all times including startup WARNING If the discharge chute or au ger become clogged shut off engine andwaitforallmovingpartstostop Use the clean o...

Page 11: ...ion drive and 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...

Page 12: ...n scraper bar ENGINE OIL FILL CAP DIPSTICK FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE PRIMER SAFETY IGNITION KEY THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL RECOIL STARTER HANDLE GASOLINE FILLER CAP NOTE ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOC...

Page 13: ...m the engine or starter IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN If the recoil starter has frozen and will not turn the engine proceed as follows 1 Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull as much rope out...

Page 14: ...is 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 Ch...

Page 15: ...contact with plug 2 Clean area around drain plug 3 Remove drain plug and drain oil in a suitable container 4 Install drain plug and tighten securely 5 Wipe off any spilled oil from snow thrower and en...

Page 16: ...wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 3 Align hole in auger hub with hole in auger shaft and install a new 1 4 20 x 2 shoulder shear bolt Install 1 4 20 lock nu...

Page 17: ...nging snow thrower together separate the snow thrower and repeat step 10 Belt must be fully seated in pulley groove when bringing the snow thrower together 12 Install the two 2 hex bolts and lock wash...

Page 18: ...ach the carburetor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean en gine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of t...

Page 19: ...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...

Page 20: ...nty does not apply to the engine or components parts thereof Please refer to the applicable manu facturer s warranty on these items 2 Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment uni...

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