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OPERATION

Throttle/engine control -

 used to se lect either FAST or 

SLOW engine speed and to STOP the engine.

Traction drive control lever -

 used to engage power-pro-

 pelled for ward or reverse motion of snow thrower.

Auger control lever -

 used to engage auger motion (throw 

snow).

Discharge chute control lever -

 used to change the di-

 rec tion the snow is thrown.

Skid plate -

 used to adjust height of scraper bar from the 

ground.

Toolbox -

 used to store spare shear bolts, locknuts and 

wrench.

Safety ignition key -

 must be inserted for the engine to 

start and run.  Remove when snow thrower is not in use.

Electric start button -

 used for starting the engine.

Recoil (auxiliary) starter handle -

 used for start ing the 

en gine.

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

RECOIL 
(AUXILIARY) 
STARTER 
HANDLE

THROTTLE 
/ ENGINE 
CONTROL

DRIVE 
SPEED 
CON TROL 
LEVER

AUGER 
CONTROL 
LEVER

MUF FLER

TOOLBOX

HANDLE 

KNOB

CHUTE

DE FLEC TOR

DISCHARGE 

CHUTE

AU GERS

GAS O LINE 

FILLER 

CAP

ENGINE OIL CAP 

WITH DIPSTICK

SPARK 
PLUG

SAFETY 
IGNITION 
KEY

CHOKE 
CON-
 TROL

ELECTRIC 
START 
BUTTON

PRIM ER

FUEL 
SHUT-OFF 
VALVE 

NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE 

ARE SHOWN IN 
THEIR TYPICAL 

LOCATION ON THE 

ENGINE.  ACTUAL 

LOCATION MAY VARY 

WITH THE ENGINE 

ON YOUR UNIT.

OIL 
DRAIN 
PLUG

POWER 
CORD 
PLUG

FIG. 8

CLEAN-
OUT 
TOOL

SKID PLATE

LIGHT

Summary of Contents for PP7527ES

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: ...loose parts and parts boxes from carton 2 Cut down all four corners of carton and lay panels flat 3 Remove all packing materials except plastic tie holding PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON ASSEMBLY...

Page 5: ...VE 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 open...

Page 6: ...E The tires on 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 P...

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: ...e 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 R...

Page 9: ...HOKE 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 clockwise S...

Page 10: ...re 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 dire...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...wly 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 co...

Page 17: ...engine 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...

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: ...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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