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Page 1: ... Caution Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 9 5 HP 27 TWO STAGE POWER PROPELLED SNOW THROWER Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Repair Parts Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ...perate the equipment without wearing adequate winter garments Avoid loose fitting clothing that can get caught in moving parts Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces 4 Handle fuel with care it is highly flammable a Use an approved fuel container b Never add fuel to a running engine or hot en gine c Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care Never fill fuel tank indoors d Never...

Page 3: ...firmholdonthehandles Walk neverrun 16 Never touchahotengine ormuffler Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers Never use your hand to clean out the dis charge chute To clear the chute 1 SHUT THE ENGINE OFF 2 Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have stopped rotati...

Page 4: ...e provincial legislation Furthermore some provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty will last so the above limitations may not apply to you Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new snow thrower Ithas been designed engineered and manufactured to give best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you c...

Page 5: ...ACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD 1 MULTi WRENCH EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS 2 SHOULDER BOLTS 1 4 20 2 AUGER SHAFT 2 LOCKNUTS 1 4 20 ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING 1 WASHER 3 8 1 LOCKNUT 3 8 I I I I I J 3 RETAINER SPRINGS 1 LOCKNUT 5 16 18 1 CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 18 x 5 8 CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL 1 LOCKNUT 1 NYLON 1 4 20 WASHER 1 SHOULDER BOLT 1 4 20 1 SPRING ...

Page 6: ...ews securing the auger housing to the pallet 4 Remove all packing materials except plastic tie holding speed control rod to lower handle 5 Remove the two 2 plastic ties securing the upper handle to the pallet 6 Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER TOOL BOX See Fig 10 A toolbox is provided on your snow thrower The too...

Page 7: ...ve control bracket Secure with retainer spring PIVOT BRACKET FIG 3 RETAINER SPRING CONTROL BRACKET FIG 4 INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD See Figs 5 and 6 The auger control rod has the short loop on the end of the spring as shown 1 Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into control arm with loop opening up as shown 2 With top end of rod positioned under right side of control panel push down o...

Page 8: ...RACKET TIGHTENING LOCKNUT BRACKET FIG 7 INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL See Figs 8 and 9 1 Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with 5 16 18 carriage bolt and 5 16 18 Iocknut as shown Tighten securely 2 Install remote cable eyelet to chute deflector with 1 4 20 shoulder bolt nylon washer and 1 4 20 Iocknut as shown Tighten securely 3 Install spring hooks between hex nuts on chute...

Page 9: ...ure reference These symbols may appear on your snow thrower or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning ENGINE OFF DANGER ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE PRIMER OR WARNING ON R FUEL OIL FORWARD REVERSE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY iNFORMATiON AND iNSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE OF THiS PRODUCT KEEP THESE iNSTRUCTiONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE iGNiTiON KEY iNSERT TO START AND RUN PULL OUT...

Page 10: ...ve when snow thrower is not in use Electric start button used for starting the engine Recoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting 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 Throttle Engine control used to select either FAST or SLOW engine speed and to STOP the engine LH and RH turn ...

Page 11: ...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 counterclockwise Slowly turn knob clockwise to disengage FIG 13 TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE See Fig 14 WARNING Snow throwers have ex posed rotating parts which can cause severe injury from contact or from ma terial thrown from the discharge chute Keep the area of operation...

Page 12: ...e the auger control lever to stop th rowing snow TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 17 SELF PROPELLING forward and reverse movement of the snow thrower is controlled by the traction drive control lever located on the left side handle Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to engage the drive system Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward or reverse movement of the snow t...

Page 13: ...er adjustment nut enough to allow drift cutter to be raised to highest osition and tighten nut securely Repeat for opposite side of snow thrower When not using drift cutters loosen adjustment nut lower to storage position and tighten nut securely AUGER HOUSING DRIFT CUTTER ADJUST MENT NUT CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 21 The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped from the factory already fi...

Page 14: ...ngine starts release the recoil starter handle and slowly move the choke control to the OFF position 14 Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes Engine will not develop full power until it has reached normal operat ing temperature WARM START RECOIL STARTER Follow the steps above keeping the choke in the OFF position DO NOT push the primer BEFORE STOPPING Run the engine for a few minutes to he...

Page 15: ...in the Service and Ad justments section of this manual At least once a year you should replace the spark plug and check belts for wear A new spark plug will help your engine run better and last longer Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual NOTE Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts to service this unit Failure to do so can cause the unit to malfunction and pose a risk of injur...

Page 16: ...ermine temperature range anticipated before next oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL Be sure snow thrower is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container NOTE The left side wheel may be removed from snow thrower for easier access to the oil drain plug and place ment of a suitable container The unit tilted resting on the frame wit...

Page 17: ... all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 3 Align hole in auger hub with hole in auger shaft and install a new 1 4 20 x 2 shoulder shear bolt Install 1 4 20 lock nut and tighten securely I CAUTION Do not substitute Use only original I I equipment shear bolts as supplied with your I snow thrower 4 Connect spark pl...

Page 18: ...ully for proper routing of belts If auger belt has become dislodged from the pulley by catching the idler arm bracket while bringing snow thrower together separate the snow thrower and repeat step 10 Belt must be fully seated in pulley groove when bringing the snow thrower together 12 Install the two 2 hex bolts and lock washers and tighten securely 13 INSTALL ENGINE PULLEY Place belt in pulleygro...

Page 19: ...ate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual 5 Be sure that all nuts bolts screws and pins are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor...

Page 20: ...f pulley 2 Auger belt is worn 3 Clogged discharge chute 4 Augers impeller jammed 2 Push safety ignition switch IN 3 Fill fuel tank with fresh clean gasoline 4 Move throttle to FAST position 5 Move to FULL position 6 Prime as instructed in the Operation section of this manual 7 Wait a few minutes before restarting DO NOT prime 8 Connect wire to spark plug 9 Replace spark plug 10 Empty fuel tank car...

Page 21: ...SERVICE NOTES 21 ...

Page 22: ...W THROWER MODEL NUMBER 944 524593 AUGER HOUSING IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 16 15 10 14 7 7 9 11 32 34 36 37 44 47 38 10 28 53 19 J 52 24 21 23 54 48 19 52 24 54 21 2 33 10 35 28 53 26 25 19 17 30 22 57 i i 17 26 25 31 29 20 56 ...

Page 23: ...uger Bar Scraper Bracket Corner Discharge Base Discharge Chute Washer Flat Washer Lock 5 16 Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 Fitting Grease Screw Hex Head 5 16 x 1 Nut Hex Lock 1 4 20 Nut Hex Flangelock 5 16 18 Washer Flat 5 16 Skid Plate RH Washer Nylon Friction Wing Nut Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 Bearing Auger Washer Thrust 1 Bolt Shear Skid Plate LH Auger Assembly RH Auger Assembly LH O Ring Bushi...

Page 24: ...REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 944 524593 CONTROL PANEL DISCHARGE CHUTE 26 22 27 23 31 28 20 25 29 8 3 27 23 6 7 16 18 24 13 15 10 11 12 14 ...

Page 25: ...y Chute Rotater Support Pivot Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 Spring Deflector Bolt Shoulder Washer Friction Nylon Nut Lock 1 4 20 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 Nut Lock 5 16 18 Chute Assembly Deflector Assembly Seal Deflector Rivet Blind Knob Speed Control Lever Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 Screw 10 24 x 1 1 2 Control Assembly Power Steering Nut Lock 5 16 18 Lever Assembly Speed Control Retainer Hairpin Rod ...

Page 26: ...REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 944 524593 HANDLES 5 4 43 34_ 4 46 15 28 5 45 42 37 22 4 15 11 19 12 22 15 13 17 30 12 14 16 17 9 38 39 29 40 26 ...

Page 27: ... Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 Handle Tube LH Handle Tube RH Nut Lock 5 16 18 Washer Flat 3 8 Knob Handle Rod Auger Control Rod Traction Control End Control Rod Nut Hex Jam 5 16 18 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 Handle Tube Lower Sleeve Spring Spring Traction Drive Spring Auger Control Screw Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 Bushing Pivot Lever Screw Headlight Ground Wire to Blower Housi...

Page 28: ...REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 944 524593 DRIVE 2 1 2 7 5_ _ 27 2 19 18 17 18 23 6 5 43 34 26 28 22 39 40 28 35 33 ...

Page 29: ...ry Gear Intermediate 12 58 Gear Pinion Rod Clutch Shaft Long Hex Pin Pivot Lever Shifter Wheel Trunnion Bearing Assembly Bracket Pivot Shifter Ring Rubber Wheel Plate Rubber Wheel Nut Lock 5 16 18 Hub Rubber Wheel Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 x 7 8 Retainer Hairpin Spring Bias Gear Axle 58 Teeth Pin Pivot Lever Plate Assembly Drive Shaft Axle Shaft Short Hex Lever Shifter Plate Bracket Shifter Support B...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 944 524593 CHASSIS ENGINE PULLEYS 3O 31 37 36 29 39 56 43 42 _i j3 19 6 9 1 22 23 18 2O 24 58 26 27 41 34 35 52 51 11 11 L 46 44 45 30 47 15 ...

Page 31: ... 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 46 178624X479 Arm Idler 47 71020512 Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 48 181156 Bushing Idler Pivot 49 404429X615 Pulley Idler 2 3 4 50 187715X615 Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 51 406109 Spacer Engine Pulley 52 57079 Pulley Engine Traction Drive 55 12000002 Pulley Engine Impeller Drive 56 183537X479 Washer Flat 3 8 57 11050500 Washer Lock 3 8 58 198563 Screw Hex Head 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Guide...

Page 32: ... PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 944 524593 WHEELS DECALS 31 21 3 23 33 30 5 32 12 26 25 24 19 7 9 4 14 27 _ 20 2 2 18 30 10 19 15 12 27 14 28 13 34 24 29 25 26 28 11 20 21 33 23 22 4 3 1 12 5 11 10 7 1 3 32 ...

Page 33: ...H Steering Pin Steering Bellcrank Retainer Hairpin Bracket Steering Driver Wheel Ring Wire Retainer Lobe Wheel Slide Clutch Spring Clutch Slide Lobe Axle Key Square 1 4 x 875 Washer Thrust 1 Bearing Axle Spring Return Steering Latch Wheel Assembly 16 Power Steering RH Clip Retainer Ring Retaining Screw Hex Head Tapping 5 16 18 x 5 8 KEY NO PART NO 1 181037 2 192177 3 181035 4 181042 5 183876 6 181...

Page 34: ...69 E1 1019 LABEL KIT I I 48 SHORT BLOCK 524 I 306 1351 741 24 _ 725 746 742 _ _Y _329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE_ 21 _ 12 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 122 51A_ 868 _ 883 _ 552_718 I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 718A 32 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 2o 883 _ 51_ 51A _ 868_ 12 7 1022 34 ...

Page 35: ...E MODEL NUMBER 20B414 O369 E1 122 51A_ S 122 51A_ 108_ 135 117 _ 369 _ 105 137 _ 1127 1171 13 _ 1278 _ 383_ 337 835 1352 _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 105 I_ 117 51A x _ 633 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 122 51A_ 137 _ 633 1298 35 ...

Page 36: ...R 20B414 O369 E1 304 1230 621 1288A 472 t _ 1196 _ 1288 731 978 1224 528 1251 972_ 957 1252_ 727 1036 EMISSION LABEL 597 _ 48688 80S 1211 592 _ 65 732 1 190 _ 663A 663 281 892 _990_ 36 930 332 334 _ 562 ___J_ 505 615 616_ 209 629 S 1119 601 488 ...

Page 37: ...h Grip Starter Rope Screw Rewind Starter Screw Throttle Valve Shaft Throttle 0 Kit Idle Speed 0 Pin Float Hinge 0 Valve Float Needle KEY PART NO NO 108 696736 109 696735 117 696134 118 696135 121 696146 122 694876 125 696737 127 690727 130 696139 133 694914 135 696142 137 695426 146 690979 187 691050 187A695429 188 690877 190 692127 192 690083 209 694867 219 693578 220 691724 222 698034 227 694864...

Page 38: ...31 Seal O Ring Dipstick 847 695342 Dipstick Tube Assembly 868 690968 Seal Valve 883 695398 Gasket Exhaust 892 696749 Switch Key 930 696709 Guard Rewind KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 957 695737 Cap Fuel 958 698180 Valve Fuel Shut Off 972 695728 Tank Fuel 975 696138 Bowl Float 976 790221 Primer Carburetor 977 696147 Gasket Set Carburetor 990 695756 Key Set 998 696683 Pipe Oil 1005 694684 Fan Flywheel 1...

Page 39: ...SERVICE NOTES 39 ...

Page 40: ...r the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself www sears ca To purchase or inquire about a Sears Maintenance Agreement call 1 800 361 6665 9 a m 11 p m Mon Fri EST 9 a m 4 p m Sat Pour service en fran _ais 1 800 LE FOYER Mc 1 800 533 6937 www sears ca 02488e _ TMTrademarks of Sears Roebuck and Co used under license by Sears Canada MDMarque depos6e MCMarque ...

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