Page 1: ...ltin personalinjury Savetheseinstructions This unit is equippedwith an internal combustionengineand mayspark resultingin fire or explosionif usednear combustiblematerialor fluid Onlyusewhenthe engine sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a spark arrestermeeting applicablelocal or state laws if any Thespark arrestershall be maintainedin effectiveworking orderby operator SNOW JOE LLC 86 EXECUTIVE AVE EDISON...
Page 2: ...e engine mount Copy these numbers into the space provided to the right Please recordthe following numbers from the serialnumber decal Model ISlJI91 I Serial I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Customer pport DONOTreturn this SNOWJOE SUNJOE product to the Retailer Please call our customer service team for assistance at 866 766 9563 866 SNOW JOE Or visit www snowjoe com and click on Customer Service Our...
Page 3: ...le or pets enter the discharge area e Always observe the surface conditions in order to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating in reverse Preparation Always inspect the area where the show thrower is to be used Remove all objects e g doormats newspapers stones and foreign objects that could be thrown by the auger impeller or cause the operator to trip e Thrown objects can cause seriou...
Page 4: ...gine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging e If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine Inspect thoroughly for damage e When transporting or not in use disengage the power to the auger impeller e Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer e g ...
Page 5: ... laws Federal laws apply on federal lands Technical Data MODEL SJ905 o Max width 24 600 mm o Max intake height 21 533 4 mm o Engine displacement 179cc o Torque 9 0 Nm o Fuel capacity 2 5 L 0 66 US gal unleaded gasoline o Oil reservoir capacity 0 5 L 0 53 Quart MODEL SJ906 o Max width 26 66cm o Max intake height 21 530 mm o Engine displacement 208cc o Torque 11 Nm o Fuel capacity 2 7 L 0 71 US gal ...
Page 6: ... inlet and discharge openings while machine is running There are rotating blades inside WARNING ROTATING AUGER Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts in the auger impeller housing or chute assembly Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw objects which can cause serious personal injury WARNING GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE ...
Page 7: ...1 1 3 Align the upper handle onto the lower handle 4 Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the four wing knobs cupped washers and carriage bolts previously removed and tighten 5 There is a two wire lead coming from the engine and another lead under the controls for the headlight Connect these as shown in Fig 1 2 Note This already may be connected from the factory Drive Control Lower Handle...
Page 8: ... Recommendation Use automotive gasoline unleaded or low leaded to minimize combustion chamber deposits with a minimum of 87 octane Gasoline with up to 10 ethanol or 15 MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether can be used Do not use an oil gasoline mixture dirty or E85 gasoline Avoid getting dirt dust or water in the fuel tank o Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped Do not smoke or allow...
Page 9: ...and dipstick Wipe the dipstick clean see Fig 6 2 Slowly add oil until the oil level registers between high hole and low hole Refer to the Engine Maintenance section for the correct oil viscosity and engine oil capacity Note Use a 4 cycle SAE 5W 30 or Equivalent Oil Cap _ Dipstick Fill between the high and low marks Figure 6 Figure 7 Parts List for Snow Thrower A Auger Control B Shift Lever C Chute...
Page 10: ...in this manual and labels on the machine before initiating operation Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death see Safety section important Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes after starting The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature Starting the Engine Before starting the engine do the following e Ensure the Auger and Drive controls are in...
Page 11: ...ly to overcome the compression Do not release the handle and allow it to snap back Return the rope SLOWLY to the original position If required repeat this step 6 As engine warms slowly move Choke Control to the RUN position If the engine falters restart the engine and run with the Choke Control at half choke position for a short period of time and then slowly rotate the choke into the RUN position...
Page 12: ... clean out tool fastened to the top of the auger housing to remove snow or ice that may lodge itself in the chute assembly Proceed as follows to safely clean the chute assembly Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control Auger control lock 1 2 Stop engine by removing the safety ignition key 3 Remove the clean out tool from the mounting clip 4 Use one end of the clean out tool to dislodge ...
Page 13: ...e control released push the snow thrower forward The unit should roll forward Then engage the drive control The wheels should stop turning Release the drive control and push the unit again Tip the snow thrower back so that it rests on the handle 3 4 Move the shift lever back to the fast reverse position then all the way forward again There should be no resistance in the shift lever and the wheels ...
Page 14: ...uired to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude and load Refer to the separate manual packed with your unit for carburetor adjustment information Maintenance Lubrication Lubricate the snow thrower as follows Gear Shaft Lubricate the Gear Shaft with 6 n 1 grease at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation available at automotive stores important Keep all grease and ...
Page 15: ...tes and will cause starting problems Engines stored over 30 days need to be drained of fuel to prevent deterioration and gum from forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during storage you may need to have the carburetor and other fuel system components serviced or replaced If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer fo...
Page 16: ... damaged auger Remedy 1 Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline Fuel becomes stale after thirty days 2 Clean the fuel line 3 Insert key all the way 4 Connect spark plug wire 5 Clean spark plug readjust gap or replace 1 Move the Choke Control to RUN 2 Clean the fuel line fill the tank with clean fresh gasoline 3 Drain the fuel tank and carburetor Refill with fresh fuel 1 Connect and tighten spark plug ...
Page 17: ...elt loose or damaged Remedy 1 Adjust drive control cable Refer to Adjustments and Maintenance Section 2 Replace drive belt Refer to the Adjustments and Maintenance 1 Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire Clean chute and inside of auger housing with clean out tool or a stick 2 Replace shear pins 3 Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Remove object from auger 4 Adjust auger co...
Page 18: ...010 Key SJ900 011 Shave Plate 24 SJ900 012 Shave Plate 26 SJ900 013 Shave Plate 28 SJ900 014 Shave Plate 30 SJ900 015 Shave Plate 33 SJ900 016 Slide Shoe Standard SJ900 017 Spark Plug Please call our customer service team for assistance at 866 766 9563 866 SNOW JOE Or visit www snowjoe com and click on _Customer Service Our service representatives and technicians will be happy to assist you with a...
Page 19: ...the engine manufacturer s warranty and are not covered by this warranty Parts used that are not genuine Snow Joe parts are not covered by this warranty Damages resulting from misuse alteration improper assembly improper adjustment neglect or accident which requires repair is not covered under this warranty Snow Joe LLC may from time to time change the design of its products Nothing contained in th...
