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Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation

Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.  

The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.

ST 3368P

Operator's Manual

115 75 44-27 Rev. 2 

12.20.17 TH/SR   

 

 

 

                    Printed in U.S.A.

WARNING:

Read this Man u al and follow all Warnings 
and Safety Instructions.  Fail ure to do so 
can re sult in serious in ju ry.

Summary of Contents for ST 3368P

Page 1: ...for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warranty ST 3368P Operator s Manual 115 75 44 27 Rev 2 12 20 17 TH SR Printed in U S A WARNING Read this Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury ...

Page 2: ...otectors to avoid damage to hearing Operation 1 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times 2 Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross ing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic 3 After striking a foreign object stop the engine motor remove the wire from the spark plug disconnect the cord on electr...

Page 3: ...engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or out of the building Open the outside doors exhaust fumes are dangerous 8 Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes 9 Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutproperguards andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworking 10 Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where property damage can occur Keep children and others away 11 Do not over...

Page 4: ...WRENCH 1 LOCKNUT 5 16 18 1 CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 18 x 5 8 1 LOCKNUT 1 4 20 1 SHOULDER BOLT 1 4 20 1 SPRING 6 SHEAR BOLTS 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 6 LOCKNUTS 1 4 20 2 FLAT WASHERS 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS 3 8 16 x 2 25 2 HANDLE KNOBS UHMW SKID PLATES 4 CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 18 x 1 00 4 LARGE FLANGE NUT 5 16 18 2 SKID PLATE 1 NYLON WASHER ...

Page 5: ...pped 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 toolbox is located on top of the belt cover...

Page 6: ...TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD FIG 3 PLASTIC TIE FIG 4 TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD See Figs 5 and 6 The auger control rod is installed on the snow thrower 1 Remove plastic tie securing auger control rod to lower handle See Fig 5 2 Push down on the auger control rod and bring top end of rod up between the metal console and plastic console cover at r...

Page 7: ...acket aligned position chute rotator head on pin and threaded stud of mounting bracket 4 Install 3 8 washer and locknut on threaded stud and tighten securely CHUTE ROTATOR HEAD 3 8 WASHER 3 8 LOCKNUT THREADED STUD PIN ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING BRACKET CHUTE BRACKET FIG 7 ALIGN BEFORE TIGHTENING LOCKNUT INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL See Figs 8 and 9 1 Install remote cable bracket to discharge ...

Page 8: ...arn and understand their meaning FORWARD READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE OF THIS PRODUCT KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE DANGER OR WARNING REVERSE PRIMER SNOW DISCHARGE TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED ENGAGED DANGER KEEP FEET AWAY DANGER KEEP HANDS AWAY DO NOT PLACE HANDS NEAR BLADES DANGER REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE READ ...

Page 9: ...dle used for starting the 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 ON OFF switch used to STOP the engine Throttle used to select FAST or SLOW engine speeds MEETS A N S I SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our snow throwers conform to the standards of the American National Standards Institute TRACTION ...

Page 10: ...lector and increase the distance Move lever back to lower the deflector and decrease the distance Be sure lever springs back and locks into desired position The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which canresultinsevereeyedamage Alwayswear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your snow thrower or performing any adjust ments or repairs We recom...

Page 11: ...ger control lever to the handle to clear snow from the auger hous ing and the discharge chute CLEAN OUT TOOL FIG 16 MOUNTING CLIP DISCHARGE CHUTE AUGER CONTROL LEVER FIG 15 DRIVE SPEED CONTROL LEVER TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER FIG 17 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...

Page 12: ...overgravelorrockysurfaces Objectssuchasgravel rocks or other debris can easily be picked up and thrown by the impeller which can cause serious personal injury property damage or damage to the snow thrower If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted to lowest highest scraper clearance position 1 Shut off engine and wait for all moving ...

Page 13: ...OFF switch in ON position 4 Move choke control to FULL position 5 Push the primer three 3 times NOTE Over priming may cause flooding preventing the engine from starting If you do flood the engine wait a few minutes before attempting to start and DO NOT push the primer 6 Connect the extension cord to the engine 7 Plug the other end of the extension cord into a three hole grounded 120 Volt A C recep...

Page 14: ...ce the width of snow removal by overlapping previous path and moving slowly Keep engine clean and clear of snow during use This will help air flow and extend engine life After snow throwing is completed allow engine to run for a few minutes to melt snow and ice off the engine Clean the entire snow thrower thoroughly after each use and wipe dry so it is ready for next use WARNING Do not operate sno...

Page 15: ...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 injury to the operator BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check for loose fasteners 3 Checkcontrolstobesuretheyarefunctioningproperly LUBRICATION Keep your snow thrower well lubricated See LUBRICATI...

Page 16: ...ner 4 Install drain plug and tighten securely 5 Wipe off any spilled oil from snow thrower and engine 6 Install left wheel if removed for draining oil Be sure to install wheel pin and retainer pin into proper hole in wheel axle See TO REMOVE WHEELS in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 7 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine 8 Refill engine w...

Page 17: ...th two 2 capscrew shear bolts and hex nuts Should a foreign object or ice become lodged in the impeller the capscrews are designed to break preventing damage to any other com ponents If impeller does not turn when auger control lever is engaged check to see if the capscrews have sheared To replace the capscrew shear bolts 1 Disengage all controls and move throttle control to STOP position Wait for...

Page 18: ... is recommended that both the auger and traction drive belt be replaced at the same time The V belts on your snow thrower are of special construc tion and should be replaced by original equipment manu facturer OEM belts available from your nearest service center department Using other than OEM belts can cause personal injury or damage to the snow thrower WARNING Belt replacement requires separatio...

Page 19: ...verned high speed needs adjusting contact a service center depart ment which has the proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments TO REMOVE WHEELS See Fig 25 Remove the wheel pin and retainer pin and remove wheel from axle NOTE To seal punctures or prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dr...

Page 20: ... system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in min imizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to...

Page 21: ...ffler Engine idles or runs roughly 1 Choke is in FULL position 1 Move choke to OFF position 2 Blockage in fuel line 2 Clean fuel line 3 Stale fuel 3 Empty fuel tank carburetor refill with fresh clean gasoline 4 Water in fuel 4 Empty fuel tank carburetor refill with fresh clean gasoline 5 Carburetor is in need of adjustment or overhaul 5 Contact an authorized service center department Excessive vib...

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