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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL

Large Frame
Snowthrower Models

860 Models

Mfg. No.

Description

1691900

860, 8HP Snowthrower

1692469

860, 8HP Snowthrower (Export)

970 Models

Mfg. No.

Description

1692569

970, 9HP Snowthrower

1692570

970, 9HP Snowthrower (Export)

1080 Models

Mfg. No.

Description

1691899

1080, 10HP Snowthrower

1691948

1080, 10HP Snowthrower (Export)

1714297-05

Rev 8/1998

TP 100-2016-05-LW-S

Summary of Contents for 1691899

Page 1: ...ver for a particular manual is the page IMMEDIATELY AFTER the front cover Check the front cover for the individual part number typically a 171xxxx number BODY The body of the manual is identical regardless of the cover used REMEMBER ODD number pages are ALWAYS right hand pages and EVEN number are ALWAYS left hand pages General This instruction page is NOT part of the manual and must NOT be printed...

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Page 3: ...691900 860 8HP Snowthrower 1692469 860 8HP Snowthrower Export 970 Models Mfg No Description 1692569 970 9HP Snowthrower 1692570 970 9HP Snowthrower Export 1080 Models Mfg No Description 1691899 1080 10HP Snowthrower 1691948 1080 10HP Snowthrower Export 1714297 05 Rev 8 1998 TP 100 2016 05 LW S ...

Page 5: ...MANUAL R 1 2 3 4 5 Large Frame Snowthrower Models 8 24E Models Mfg No Description 1692616 824E 8HP Snowthrower 9 28 Models Mfg No Description 1692617 9 28 9HP Snowthrower 1715080 05 Rev 8 1998 TP 100 2016 05 LW B ...

Page 6: ...500 N Spring Street P O Box 997 Port Washington WI 53074 0997 ...

Page 7: ...IONS 20 REPLACEMENT PARTS ACCESSORIES 21 TECHNICAL MANUAL AVAILABILITY 21 ENGINE REFERENCE DATA For easy reference please record the information on the chart below The Snowthrower Reference Data can be found on the identification tag located on the unit s rear frame Refer to the Engine Owner s Manual for location of engine information serial number WARNING You must read understand and comply with ...

Page 8: ...d serious injury do not put your hands into the auger housing or discharge chute If auger stalls or chute becomes plugged use the following proce dure to remove objects or clear the chute 1 Release both the Drive and Auger Control levers 2 Shut off the engine 3 Remove the Engine Key 4 Wait for moving parts to stop 5 Disconnect spark plug wire 6 Use a narrow board to remove foreign objects and clea...

Page 9: ...cle for electric starting Adjust snow discharge angle for safe flow when oper ating near glass enclosures automobiles window wells dropoffs etc Do not overload machine capacity by clearing snow at too fast a ground speed Never operate machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces Use care when backing up Disengage Auger Control when transporting or not in use Never operate the snowthrower ...

Page 10: ...before removing debris or servicing unit Keep all shields and guards in place while running When BOTH levers are depressed Free Hand Control is activated This allows Auger Engage Control to be released yet auger rotation will continue until Free Hand Control is released WARNING Traction Free Hand Control Discharge Control Auger Engage Control R 1 2 3 4 5 R 1 2 3 4 5 R 1 2 3 4 5 1716543 DANGER AVOI...

Page 11: ...ton Primes carburetor for faster cold starting E Throttle Lever Controls engine speed F Engine Key Prevents starting of engine with out key Stops engine when removed G Choke Knob Adjusts air fuel mixture A B C D E F G H I Selects Forward Speeds 1 5 Reverse Speeds 1 2 Engages drive to wheels Also allows continued Auger rotation when Auger Engage Control is released See OPERATION Engages auger impel...

Page 12: ...old engine Normally pressing the primer button twice will provide enough fuel to start a cold engine E Throttle Lever The throttle lever E Figure 3 con trols the engine speed For best overall performance the throttle lever should be set to the FAST position Use the SLOW position only for warming the engine or to help prevent snow ice freeze up when shutting the unit down for the day F Engine Key T...

Page 13: ...gure 5 UP provides a higher stream and greater distance while tilting the deflector DOWN provides a lower stream and less distance F Chute Deflector Knob OR Remote Deflector Control Controls the tilt angle of the Chute Deflector and allows the discharge Chute Deflector E Figure 4 to be locked in the desired tilt position Note for models without the Remote Deflector Control the Chute Deflector Knob...

Page 14: ...direction and set the deflector at the desired angle 10 Check the Speed Selector A Figure 1 for smooth operation The control must move freely into each speed position gate and remain in position when released If the Speed Selector does not move freely into all forward and reverse speed positions contact your local authorized dealer for assistance WARNING For your safety operation on slopes should ...

Page 15: ...ating the snowthrower at full speed The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature FRONT Operator s Position OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER 1 Rotate the discharge chute to the desired direction 2 Set the Speed Selector to the desired forward speed 3 Fully press and hold the Auger Engage Control C Figure 7 on the right hand grip to begin auger rota tion Releasing the Auger...

Page 16: ... spring will pull the deflector to the maximum throwing position Pull the knob UP to decrease the throwing distance 2 Turn the Remote Deflector Control knob clockwise to LOCK in place when the desired angle has been cho sen SCRAPER BAR SKID SHOES On smooth surfaces such as concrete or asphalt the scraper bar should scrape the surface On surfaces such as gravel the scraper bar should be high enough...

Page 17: ...ire damage to people and property Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors away from open flame or sparks AFTER EACH USE Normal use of the snowthrower may result in a build up of packed snow in and around the starter cord housing and around engine controls Heat from the engine will usually prevent the snow from freezing solid while the unit is running but after the engine is shut down some s...

Page 18: ...snowthrower as described in the LUBRI CATION section of this manual page 13 3 Clean the snowthrower thoroughly Coat exposed bare metal parts with a quality paint available from you dealer or a light film of grease oil or automotive wax 4 Store snowthrower in the wheels down operating position Note If the unit is stored in any other posi tion oil from crankcase could enter cylinder head causing a s...

Page 19: ...indicated Apply medium weight 10W oil to points shown See Figures 14 16 Generally all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts Keep oil and grease off belts pulley grooves drive disc and friction disc See lubrication notes at bottom of page IMPORTANT NOTE It is very important that grease fittings on the auger shaft are lubricated regularly If auger rusts to shaft d...

Page 20: ...resh fuel Engine starts hard or runs poorly 1 Fuel mixture too rich 2 Carburetor adjusted incorrectly 3 Spark plug faulty fouled or gapped improperly 4 Fuel Cap Vent is blocked 1 Move choke to OFF position 2 See your dealer for adjustments 3 Clean and gap or replace 4 Clear vent Auger does not rotate 1 Auger Control not engaged 2 Foreign matter blocking auger 3 Auger drive clutch rod slack 4 Auger...

Page 21: ...er is released 1 Traction drive clutch rod bent or too tight 1 Loosen rod to remove slack or replace See adjustment procedure Snowthrower does not drive when drive lever is engaged 1 Traction drive clutch rod loose 2 Drive belt loose broken or stretched 3 Drive roller chain damaged 4 Traction Lock Pins in Free Wheeling position OUTER hole 5 Friction Disc worn 1 Tighten to remove slack See adjust m...

Page 22: ...ard the left to raise the spring 3 Tighten the two nuts against the turnbuckle Hold the turnbuckle with pliers while tightening the nuts TRACTION DRIVE TENSION 1 With the drive lever engaged bottom end of lower rod D Figure 20 should be flush with bottom of spring E Figure 20 2 To adjust loosen the two nuts B Figure 20 and hold the lower rod to keep from rotating Turn the turnbuckle C Figure 20 to...

Page 23: ...pivoted to provide clear ance for removing the belt from the traction pulley c Pull the belt out between the auger pulley F Figure 22 and traction pulley 6 Reverse the procedure to install the belts Be sure there are no twists and the belts are properly seated in the grooves Adjust the belt stops so there is 1 8 3mm clearance between belt and stop The pattern for both belts is shown in Figure 24 7...

Page 24: ...ect spark plug wire and fill fuel tank WARNING Do not go near the discharge chute or auger when the engine is running Do not run the engine with any cover or guard removed SHEAR PIN REPLACEMENT Under most circumstances if the auger strikes an object which could cause damage to the unit the shear pin will break This protects the gear box and other parts from damage The shear pins are located on the...

Page 25: ...SURE The air pressure in each tire Figure 29 should be 20 psi 136 kPa and should be equal for both tires for best per formance Be sure to keep caps on valves to prevent entry of debris into the valve stem when tires are filled Figure 28 Chute Direction Control Gear Bracket Adjustment CHUTE DIRECTION CONTROL GEAR BRACKET ADJUSTMENT If the Discharge Chute becomes difficult to rotate or begins to ope...

Page 26: ...60cm 24 24 in 60 cm Model 8 70cm 28 28 in 70 cm Model 9 70cm 28 28 in 70 cm Model 10 80cm 32 32 in 80 cm Auger Opening Height 19 in 47 5 cm Spout Rotation 210 degrees Scraper Bar High Carbon wear resistant steel Skid Shoes Adjustable heat treated steel AUGER Construction Ribbon flite welded steel Bearings Self lubricating IMPELLER Construction 4 steel blades Bearings Pre lubricated and sealed ball...

Page 27: ...Stops Prevents Leaks 11 oz tube 1685523 Case of 12 11 oz tubes 1685537 Case of 24 11 oz tubes 1685525 ACCESSORIES See your dealer to purchase any of the following acces sories for your snowthrower Light Kit 7HP Models only Light for late afternoon and early evening snowthrowing Electric Start Kit 120V AC Offers operator the convenience of electric starting Available for all models Standard on some...

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