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Models 

42051 - 9.5HP / 26" Auger 
42052 - 11 HP / 30" Auger 

OWNER’S MANUAL

Snow Thrower

Safety

Assembly

Features and Controls

Operation

Maintenance

Parts List

®

GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED

(11HP Model shown)

SAFETY FIRST!

Before operating this equipment, read this

Owner’s Manual and the separate manual 

supplied by the engine manufacturer.

Summary of Contents for 42051

Page 1: ...ANUAL Snow Thrower Safety Assembly Features and Controls Operation Maintenance Parts List GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED 11HP Model shown SAFETY FIRST Before operating this equipment read this Owner s Manual and the separate manual supplied by the engine manufacturer ...

Page 2: ...nufactured to provide excellent performance if properly operated and maintained Review this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the unit its features and its safe operation Be sure that you and any other operators carefully follow the recom mended safety practices at all times Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage This Manual is considered a permanent part ...

Page 3: ...r buildings windows or air conditioners 7 Keep hands or any other part of the body or clothing away from the inside of the collector auger impeller hous ing the discharge chute opening or moving parts 8 Do not operate the unit if you are under the influence of alcohol medi cation or when tired or ill Preparation 1 Wear approved safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while per forming an...

Page 4: ...and be seriously in jured or they could interfere with safe operation 7 Keep hands other body parts and clothing away from any moving or ro tating parts Keep clear of the intake and discharge openings at all times 8 Before starting the engine inspect the area where the unit is to be used and remove all sleds boards doormats wire bottles cans or other debris 9 Keep children out of the area of opera...

Page 5: ...servicing inspection storage or to change an attachment or an accessory disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure the wire away from the plug Allow the engine to cool before making inspections ad justments or performing any maintenance 2 Maintain the unit and all attachments and accessories in safe working condition 3 Never perform any maintenance while the engine is running or...

Page 6: ...e that se cure the unit to the shipping pallet 4 Move unit onto a clean level surface The unit is heavy To move the unit off the shipping pallet use caution and obtain the help of at least one assistant 5 The hardware bag should contain the following items These are replacement parts Figure 2 1 that should be kept with this manual if the auger jams the shear bolts are designed to break to prevent ...

Page 7: ...re 2 4 and plastic hold down clips H on the toothed flange J of the dis charge chute assembly Remove and save the remaining front hold down clip shim and mounting hardware 3 From either side of the unit slide the discharge chute onto the chute mount ing flange K Figure 2 4 making sure that the plastic shims G are above the flange and the plastic hold down clips H are below the flange Tighten the c...

Page 8: ...tic tie that secures the auger drive control arm AD Figure 2 7 to the transmission shift arm AB 2 The auger drive control rod AA Figure 2 7 has been pre adjusted at the fac tory To avoid misadjustment do not rotate the jam nut AT Figure 2 7 while completing the following steps 3 Hold jam nut AT in place with a 7 16 wrench and use another 7 16 wrench to thread the adjusting thimble AS downward a to...

Page 9: ...9 Section 2 Assembly Figure 2 6 Y Figure 2 7 AH AC AD AB AA AT AS AG R AF AE Figure 2 5 Z T U S V W U S AA X Figure 2 8 AF AB ...

Page 10: ...nutes after filling allow ing oil to settle Insert dipstick and tighten securely Remove dipstick and check oil level Oil level on dipstick should always be at the FULL mark Adjust oil level as necessary Reinsert and tighten dipstick L Check Auger Gear Case Oil Level The auger gear case was filled at the fac tory with the correct amount of SAE 90 gear oil This level should be checked be fore using ...

Page 11: ... to stop the engine NOTE The engine lubrication and cooling systems operate best at full throttle Primer Button J Fig 3 3 The primer button pumps small amounts of gasoline into the engine to improve cold weather starting Recoil Starter K Fig 3 3 Used for pull starting the engine Stop Switch Key L Fig 3 3 This key like device is used to stop the en gine the Throttle as described above can also be u...

Page 12: ...lel to the bottom edge of the auger 7 Use the lever on the Discharge Chute Deflector Cap D Figure 4 3 to adjust the deflector cap to the desired angle of discharge Usually keep the angle of the deflector cap low especially in windy conditions 8 Rotate the Discharge Chute Control Rod E Figure 4 3 and check for binding Leave the discharge chute pointing straight ahead 9 Check the Auger Drive and Whe...

Page 13: ... a wait of approximately 5 10 minutes is required d Let engine warm up Rotate Choke Knob M Figure 4 2 toward RUN setting a little at a time over several seconds in warm weather or min utes in cold weather Let engine run smoothly before each change Operate engine with choke in RUN e Allow unit to adjust to outside tem perature before clearing snow STOPPING Emergency stopping 1 Release both control ...

Page 14: ...th the auger and wheel drive control levers F and G Figure 4 3 Wait for the unit to come to a complete stop 2 Move the Gear Shift Lever H Figure 4 3 into the desired position 3 Re engage the control levers F and G as required NOTE There should be full forward travel in gear position 5 and full reverse travel in gear position Reverse R2 If not refer to Gear Shift Rod Adjustment in Section 5 Reverse...

Page 15: ... turning the unit rotate the dis charge chute as necessary to throw snow in the proper direction Section 4 Operation Do not use your hands or feet to dislodge snow from inside the collector auger impeller housing or the dis charge chute Any contact with the moving parts will cause serious injury Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and use a long at least 3 feet 100CM...

Page 16: ...port tab C and the support on the left rear of unit housing D Figure 5 4 3 Remove the left wheel E Figure 5 1 Clean the wheel shaft and apply multi purpose grease to the wheel shaft Reinstall the wheel 4 Apply oil to the bearings on the sides of the auger shaft F Figure 5 1 5 Clean dirt and old grease from the flange at the bottom of the discharge chute G Figure 5 1 Apply multi pur pose grease to ...

Page 17: ...ring extension Hold the adjuster and tighten the jam nut Y when the correct spring length is obtained Re check measurements and adjust if needed If after completing this adjustment the wheels do not drive adequately refer to Drive Disc Clearance Adjustment in this Section Then repeat this adjustment Figure 5 1 F G Figure 5 3 C A X AC J K B J AB E H Figure 5 2 P R S T Figure 5 4 V O W D Y Z 17 Befo...

Page 18: ...e of bolt head and front edge of pulley AE Tighten jam nut BA against engine crankcase 7 If the wheel drive belt has been re placed then perform the wheel drive disc adjustment see Wheel Drive Disc Adjustment 8 If the auger drive belt s have been re placed then perform the Auger Drive Belt Adjustment as described in this section 9 Reinstall the belt cover SHEAR BOLTS Special shear bolts L Figure 5...

Page 19: ...gh the full range of travel Check for binding Refer to the Drive Disc Clearance Adjustment instructions if needed DRIVE DISC CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT If the gear shift rod lever does not move freely through all the gear positions ad just clearance AY Figure 5 9 as follows 1 With the engine stopped and the spark plug wire disconnected loosen jam nut AW Figure 5 8 Rotate adjusting screw AX until rubber ...

Page 20: ...nected remove hub cap AQ Figure 5 13 at end of wheel shaft on right side of unit 2 Remove outer AR Figure 5 13 and inner jam nuts AS and both pairs four single disc springs of disc springs AT Inspect springs and re place them if they are worn 3 Reinstall disc springs AT Figure 5 13 and inner jam nut AS Tighten jam nut AS by hand until it contacts the disc spring then tighten AS 1 to 1 1 4 turns mo...

Page 21: ...art engine then proceed with normal starting procedure DO NOT re prime 5 Connect spark plug wire 6 Remove clean inspect re gap or replace spark plug 7 Fill gasoline tank 8 Open fuel shut off valve 9 Contact authorized dealer 1 Put choke knob in correct setting 2 Move throttle lever into FAST position 3 Open fuel shut off valve 4 Push primer button several more times 5 Drain gasoline from tank refi...

Page 22: ...rrectly 1 Power cord unplugged from outlet 2 Faulty power cord or plug 3 Overheated starter SOLUTION 1 Replace key 2 Replace key 1 Decrease spring tension 1 Increase spring tension 2 Replace chain s 3 Re adjust drive disc 4 Replace wheel drive belt 5 Replace key 1 Decrease spring tension 2 Adjust drive disc 1 Stop engine disconnect spark plug wire use a long stick to unclog chute auger and or impe...

Page 23: ...Hours Operating Hours Use Use or Annually or Annually Check engine oil level 1 See Engine Manual Check all hardware for tightness Check Auger Drive Lever Operation Check Wheel Drive Lever Operation Lubricate handlebar control levers and linkages Remove snow slush and ice from snow thrower Change engine oil 1 See Engine Manual Check tire pressure and condition Check auger gear box oil level Check b...

Page 24: ...des three sided protective cab framework and hardware Optional Kits and Accessories The items listed below are available for your snow thrower The information is the most current available at the time this literature was printed To order the kits contact your dealer or call the Factory Engine Model 9 5HP Briggs Stratton 11HP Briggs Stratton Engine Type 4 cycle horizontal shaft Engine Motor Oil Ref...

Page 25: ...3 1100241 Lock Washer 1 4 4 14 1185728 Flange Bearing 2 15 1185815 Thrust Race 2 16 1720933 Worm Gear 20T 1 17 1720763 Spacer 1 18 1100276 Woodruff Key 1 4 x 7 8 1 19 1741774 Spacer 1 20 1105620 Square Head Plug 1 4 18 NPT 1 22 Sealant N I 23 1720894 Auger Shaft A 1 1916963 Auger Shaft B 1 24 1185840 Thrust Race 1 25 1741775 Spacer 1 26 1112634 Welch Plug 1 27 1185568 Needle Bearing 1 101 1700182 ...

Page 26: ...40 50 50 97 49 10 7 5 112 22 22 21 76 58 57 57 55 4 62 19 36 18 17 78 79 63 49 32 41 81 38 16 16 16 16 68 68 68 44 44 29 15 52 10 8 14 13 62 43 54 31 83 90 99 91 98 27 6 70 71 45 85 82 5 74 5 5 53 4 4 67 67 1 1 86 87 88 102 84 65 82 34 48 77 23 42 34 34 35 16 49 64 69 72 92 113 37 46 16 3 12 9 95 61 26 ...

Page 27: ...trol Rod 1 52 1735531 Plastic tie 5 53 1760255 Shift Control Arm 1 54 1757842 Knob 1 55 1739941 Brake Arm 1 56 1765535 Extension Spring 2 57 1107385 Flat Washer 1 2 2 58 1740990 Extension Spring 1 61 1186327 Flange Screw 5 16 18 x 1 2 2 62 1100086 Hex Hd Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 2 63 1772011 Hex Hd Cap Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 64 1918881 Logo Decal 1 65 1754128 Thread Forming Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 4 67 175...

Page 28: ...5 1 59 51 86 85 44 112 112 112 17 17 23 3 21 28 21 108 25 28 2 24 6 57 12 13 59 51 58 58 86 53 104 26 75 26 78 81 110 84 69 45 45 44 15 63 83 61 28 67 70 66 72 23 82 82 50 49 14 4 48 36 62 65 62 48 7 4 205 203 204 100 87 88 20 60 43 44 99 102 31 113 103 44 38 68 77 43 60 114 97 94 107 93 91 95 101 96 101 37 DRAWING NO 3 ...

Page 29: ...asher 7 8 4 61 1760252 Connecting Link 1 62 1739485 Bearing Retainer 2 63 1736561 Snap Ring 1 64 1720811 Bearing Flange 2 65 1741733 Ball Bearing 1 66 1186327 Flange Screw 5 16 18 x 1 2 5 67 1739490 Friction Disc Hub 1 68 1185376 Drive Pin 3 16 x 1 1 2 1 69 9361 Woodruff Key 1 70 1720859 Molded Friction Disc 1 72 1709224 Special Washer 1 73 1720810 Bearing Flange Assembly 2 74 1772333 Lock Nut 10 ...

Page 30: ... 62 22 7 7 56 56 9 52 13 9 7 62 11 12 1 15 16 6 63 17 58 73 19 68 68 60 71 58 14 58 50 48 49 66 47 43 44 42 74 58 59 46 64 14 17 58 35 35 34 36 41 40 39 38 37 30 67 53 54 5 76 4 4 32 32 20 21 45 10 33 29 58 27 27 26 31 29 29 29 26 65 25 24 23 72 28 61 18 DRAWING NO 4 ...

Page 31: ... 1 2 13 x 3 4 2 38 1100245 Lock Washer 1 2 2 39 1100257 Flat Washer 1 2 2 40 1185846 Flange Bearing 2 41 1720922 Bearing Support 2 42 1185798 Flange Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 2 2 43 1772310 V Belt A 1 1772310 V Belt B 2 44 1725282 Auger Sheave A 1 1917403 Auger Sheave B 1 45 1186097 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 5 8 7 46 1741640 Ball Bearing 1 47 1772333 Lock Nut 10 24 11 48 1103959 Flat Washer 10 6 49 1724869 Ho...

Page 32: ... the unit Replacement Parts Factory specified replacement parts are available from your authorized dealer or directly from the factory When ordering parts be sure to provide the following Model Serial Numbers of the unit Part number of the part needed Part Description Quantity needed NOTE All replacement parts must conform to our rigid quality specifications Although some replacement parts we prov...

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