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Off-Season 

Storage

Never store snow 
thrower with fuel 
in tank indoors or 
in poorly ventilated 
areas, where fuel 
fumes may reach an 
open flame, spark 
or pilot light as on a 
furnace, water heater, 
clothes dryer or gas 
appliance.

WARNING

Drain fuel into an 
approved container 
outdoors, away from 
any open flame. Be 
certain engine is 
cool. Do not smoke. 
Fuel left in engine 
during warm weather 
deteriorates and will 
cause serious 
starting problems.

Observe the following, when preparing your snow thrower 
for off-season storage:
•  Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors, away 

from any open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish 
cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition 
prior to draining fuel. Fuel left in engine during warm 
weather deteriorates and will cause serious starting 
problems.

•  If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare for storage 

as instructed in the separate engine manual packed 
with your unit.

•  Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops 

due to lack of fuel.

•  Remove gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to 

prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and 
causing possible malfunction of engine. 

•  Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain, 

located below the carburetor cover.

•  Fuel stabilizers, such as STA-BIL®, are an acceptable 

alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum 
deposits during storage. Do not drain carburetor if 
using a fuel stabilizer.

•  Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust.
•  Remove spark plug and pour one ounce of engine oil 

through spark plug hole into cylinder. Cover spark plug 
hole with rag. Crank engine several times to distribute 
oil. Replace spark plug.

•  Follow the lubrication recommendations found in the 

Maintenance Section.

•  Always store the snow thrower in a clean, dry area.

Do not drain 
carburetor if  
using fuel stabilizer. 
Never use engine or 
carburetor cleaning 
products in the fuel 
tank or permanent 
damage may occur.

Summary of Contents for 10.5-28LSW

Page 1: ...s Lists Warranty PRINTED IN U S A OPERATOR S MANUAL IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Two Stage Snow Thrower 60 Ottawa Street South KITCHENER ONTARIO N2G 4J1 769 02529 07 13 06 Models 12 32LSW 13 45LDSW 10 5 28LSW 11 30LSW ...

Page 2: ...u can seek help from the experts Choose from the options below 1 Visit www whiteoutdoor ca for many useful suggestions 2 Call an authorized dealer or Customer Support Representative at 1 800 668 1238 3 The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance power rating specifica tions warranty and service Please refer to the engine manufacturer s Owner s O...

Page 3: ... use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine A chute clean out tool is fastened to the top of the auger housing with a mounting clip The tool is designed to clear a chute assembly of ice and snow This item is fastened with a cable tie at the factory Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower WARNING Ne...

Page 4: ...e and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow 9 To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite Wash your skin and change clothes immediately a Use only an approved gasoline...

Page 5: ...er assistance for the name of your nearest servicing dealer Maintenance Storage 1 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly 2 Disengage all control levers and stop the engine Wait until the auger impeller come to a complete stop Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before cleaning repairing or inspecting 3 Check b...

Page 6: ...ring found at the end of each cable is attached to its actuator bracket Remove the lower handle knobs and carriage bolts from each side of the lower handle See Figure 2 Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over the lower handle See Figure 1 Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the handle knobs and carriage bolts previously removed Tighten the handle knobs already in place on the...

Page 7: ... engages the teeth on the chute assembly Refer to the Adjustment Section Attaching the Shift Rod Align the upper and lower shift rods then slide the shift rod connector down over the end of the lower shift rod Tap the connector until the lower rod is completely through the connector See Figure 6 NOTE If the connector is not properly assembled the shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to ch...

Page 8: ... tions may cause damage to the snow thrower Wheel Drive Control Shift Lever Perform the following test to determine need for adjust ment Move the shift lever into sixth 6 position See Figure 14 With the drive control released see Figure 11A push the snow thrower forward then pull it back The machine should move freely Engage the drive control and attempt to move the machine both forward and back r...

Page 9: ... cable should have very little slack but should NOT be tight See Figure 12 WARNING Do not over tighten the cable Over tightening may prevent the auger from disengaging and compro mise the safety of the snow thrower In a well ventilated area start the snow thrower engine as instructed on page 12 Make sure the throttle is set in the fast position While standing in the operator s position behind the ...

Page 10: ...l fill Figure 14 34 0 Operating Your Snow Thrower WARNING Read understand and follow all instruc tions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating Use extreme care when handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignitio...

Page 11: ...t engine 6 While standing in the operator s position behind the snow thrower engage the auger control for a few seconds to clear any remaining snow or ice from the chute assembly before continuing to clear snow Skid Shoes Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions Adjust upward for hard packed snow Adjust downward when operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces See Making Adjustment Sec...

Page 12: ...he engine is already warm place choke control in the OFF position instead of FULL 3 Push the primer two or three times for cold engine start making sure to cover vent hole in the center of the primer when pushing NOTE DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown 4 Push starter button to start engine 5 Once the engine starts immediately release starter button 6 As the engine wa...

Page 13: ... without interrupting the snow throwing process 3 Release the auger control the interlock mechanism should keep the auger control engaged until the drive control is released 4 Release the drive control to stop both the augers and the wheel drive To stop the auger both levers must be released Operating Tips NOTE Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes The engine will not develop full power un...

Page 14: ...rection noted earlier insert the ferrule into the proper hole 6 Reinstall the washer and the internal cotter pin Drive Control Refer to the Final Adjustment section of the Set Up instructions to adjust the drive control To further check the adjustment proceed as follows 1 Drain the gasoline out of your snow thrower s engine and place a piece of plastic film under the gas cap to avoid spillage 2 Ti...

Page 15: ...s which fasten the skid shoe to the auger housing 2 Raise or lower the skid shoe to desired position 3 Retighten the hex nuts loosened earlier NOTE Make certain the bottom surface of skid shoe is flat against the ground to avoid uneven wear 4 Repeat on the other side of the snow thrower Auger Control Refer to instructions on page 9 to adjust the auger control Make certain to check for correct adju...

Page 16: ... apply new sealant NOTE Do not overfill the gear case Damage to the seals could result Be sure the vent plug is free of grease in order to relieve pressure Augers The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and cotter pins If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear See Figure 21 If the augers will not turn check...

Page 17: ...are for refer ence purposes only Figure 24 Figure 26 Figure 27 2 Remove the plastic belt cover located near the engine by removing the three self tapping screws and flat washers that secure it See Figure 23 3 a Loosen the bolt shown in Figure 24 securing the belt keeper bracket and remove the other bolt b Push the belt keeper and bracket up off the engine pulley See Figure 25 Auger Belt 4 Remove t...

Page 18: ...n place on shaft and brake puck is seated in the pulley groove If also replacing the drive belt proceed to the Drive Belt instruction If not reassemble by performing the previous steps in the opposite order and manner of removal Proper Adjustment With the auger clutch lever in the disengaged position the top surface of the new belt should be even with the outside diameter of the pulley 1 To adjust...

Page 19: ... small sprocket NOTE If the sprocket fell from the snow thrower while removing the hex shaft place the sprocket on the hex shaft Position the hex hub of the sprocket toward the fric tion wheel when sliding the sprocket on to the hex shaft Secure with the cupped washer and hex bolt removed earlier Secure the frame cover with self tapping screws Put the snow thrower down to its normal operating posi...

Page 20: ...rage as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops due to lack of fuel Remove gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain located below the carburetor cover Fuel stabilizers such as STA B...

Page 21: ...Contact Service Center 1 Carburetor not adjusted properly Loss of power 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Remove ice and snow from gas cap Be certain vent hole is clear 3 Contact Service Center 1 Spark plug wire loose 2 Gas cap vent hole plugged 3 Exhaust port plugged Unit fails to propel itself 1 Adjust drive control cable Refer to Adjustments 2 Replace drive belt 1 Drive control cable in n...

Page 22: ...nal purchaser Additional Limited Thirty Day Warranty on Battery After ninety 90 days but within one hundred twenty 120 days from the date of purchase MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will replace the defective battery for the original purchaser for a cost of one half of the current retail price of the battery in effect at the date of return Personal use THE FOREGOING PARAGRAPHS CONSTITUTE THE MANUFACTURER S E...

Page 23: ...23 NOTES For parts and or accessories refer to customer support on page 2 Adressez vous au Service après vente à la page 2 pour ce qui concerne les pièces et ou accessoires ...

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