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SNOW 

THROWER

MODEL

855 4x4

4-Wheel Drive

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

WHITE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS COMPANY P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

Warning: 

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-

covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting            
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. 
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have 
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized 
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

FORM NO. 

770-10258A.fm

(6/00)

Summary of Contents for 855

Page 1: ...engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for ...

Page 2: ...Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by standing behind the unit in the operating position and looking down at the dash panel A sample model plate is explained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have difficulty assembling this product or have...

Page 3: ... and other foreign objects which could be tripped over or thrown by the auger impeller 2 Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 3 Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer garments Do not wear jewelry long scarves or other loose clothin...

Page 4: ...ents and accessories approved by the manufacturer e g wheel weights tire chains cabs etc 20 If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Contact your dealer or telephone 1 800 949 4483 for assistance and the name of your nearest servicing dealer Maintenance And Storage 1 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly 2 Disengage all c...

Page 5: ...uts cupped washers and carriage bolts from each side of the lower handle See Figure 2 Figure 2 Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over the lower handle Look at lower rear of snow thrower frame to be sure both cables are aligned with cable roller guides See Figure 3 Figure 3 Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the two plastic wing knobs cupped washers and carriage bolts previo...

Page 6: ...perate the machine before completing the adjustment as follows Loosen the jam nut on the traction control cable and UNTHREAD the cable one full turn Recheck the adjustment Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached If the machine can be moved freely both forward and rearward when the traction control fully depressed proceed as follows Loosen the jam nut on the tra...

Page 7: ... and in this manual before operating Traction Control Auger Control Lock The traction control is located on the right handle Squeeze the traction control to engage the wheel drive Release to stop See Figure 8 This same lever also locks the auger control to avoid interruption of the snow throwing process If the auger control is engaged along with the traction control the operator can release the au...

Page 8: ...ggle switch to the left to rotate the chute counterclockwise Push the toggle switch to the right to rotate the chute clockwise IMPORTANT Release the switch once the chute has completed its rotation cycle in either direction Failure to do so can result in damage to the electric chute motor and or its drive gear Headlight The headlight is on whenever the engine is running Throttle Control The thrott...

Page 9: ...ually to OFF If engine falters move choke immediately to FULL and then gradually to OFF When disconnecting the power cord always unplug from the three prong receptacle first and then from the snow thrower Recoil Starter Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position cold engine start If engine is warm place choke in OFF position instead of FULL Push primer button two or three times If engine is warm pus...

Page 10: ... each use SECTION 5 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING NEVER attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running except where specified in the operator s manual Skid Shoe Adjustment The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted by raising or lowering the skid shoes Refer to Skid Shoe Adjustment in the Assembly Section Auger Control Adjustment Refer to the information found under...

Page 11: ...f operation available at automotive stores or order part number 737 0170 Refer to Figure 9 IMPORTANT Keep all grease and oil off of the rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate Drive and Shifting Mechanism Lubricate at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation Remove the rear cover lubricate any chains sprockets gears bearings shafts and shifting mechanism at least once a seas...

Page 12: ...hex bolts Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components as a result of doing so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower s warranty Shave Plate and Skid Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear They should be checked periodically and replaced when necessary To remove the skid shoes proceed as follows Remove the six carriage bolts bell washers...

Page 13: ... forward to align studs with the corresponding holes on both sides of the frame assembly NOTE Use care to avoid pinching the control cable From the frame assembly side insert the six lock washers and hex nuts previously removed onto the studs Tighten nuts securely See Figure 14 Reinstall the belt cover on the front of the engine with the two self tapping screws and flat washers NOTE Make sure that...

Page 14: ... the right side of the hex shaft will fall and the sprocket should remain hanging lose in the chain See Figure 19 Figure 19 Lift the friction wheel assembly out between the axle shaft and the drive shaft assemblies Remove the six screws from the friction wheel assembly three from each side Remove the friction wheel rubber from between the friction wheel plates See Figure 20 Figure 20 Reassemble ne...

Page 15: ...cause starting problems If unit is to be stored over 30 days prepare for storage as follows Remove gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops due to lack of fuel Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain located below the carburetor cover NOTE Fuel...

Page 16: ...tain vent hole is clear Excessive vibration 1 Loose parts or damaged auger 1 Stop the engine immediately and disconnect the spark plug wire Tighten all bolts and nuts If vibration continues have the unit serviced by an authorized service dealer Unit fails to propel itself 1 Traction control cable in need of adjustment 2 Drive belt loose or damaged 1 Adjust traction control cable Refer to Making Ad...

Page 17: ... 737 3000 Lube Fitting 12 738 1135A Drive Axle 13 738 1136A Wheel Axle 14 741 0598 Hex Flange Bearing 15 756 0313 Flat Idler 16 784 0400A Chain Case Outer 17 784 0401A Chain Case Inner 18 618 0420A Chain Case Assembly RH 618 0421A Chain Case Assembly LH 19 634 0195 Complete Wheel Assembly 20 734 1732 Tire Assembly 21 734 1735 Rim Assembly 22 741 0401 Bearing 23 734 0255 Air Valve 22 21 20 19 1 17 ...

Page 18: ...5 42 52 46 47 50 49 54 51 48 56 41 43 55 45 53 43 33 44 57 28 29 9 30 5 25 20 17 14 13 18 18 1 13 27 18 3 39 10 23 16 7 10 23 22 6 22 6 38 59 36 60 19 12 4 6 22 22 2 13 22 35 34 15 21 28 11 21 26 40 8 32 31 33 22 ...

Page 19: ... Auger 26 34 784 5579A Shave Plate Auger 26 35 710 0451 Carr Bolt 5 16 18 x 0 75 36 712 3010 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Gr 5 37 736 0242 Belleville Washer 38 784 5038B Slide Shoe 39 684 0040C Auger Housing Assy 26 40 784 5618 Bearing Housing 41 618 0123 RH Housing 42 618 0124 LH Housing 43 710 0642 TT Screw 1 4 20 x 75 44 711 0909A Spiral Axle 26 45 714 0161 Hi Pro Key 3 16 x 5 8 46 715 0143 Spring Spiral Pi...

Page 20: ...43 42 13 48 37 50 13 54 48 37 7 11 49 9 15 27 39 2 52 32 18 31 24 45 28 17 29 10 6 4 41 34 3 47 20 23 8 25 14 23 39 34 41 1 11 55 32 18 5 16 23 30 11 12 51 13 48 37 53 13 13 38 33 16 40 22 16 33 39 46 40 22 38 33 33 15 19 21 60 ...

Page 21: ...H 777I20822 Label H Steer LH 777S30511 Label Chute Danger 777S30514 Label Housing Danger Ref No Part No Description Ref No Part No Description 1 618 0043 Dogg Assembly RH 2 618 0044 Dogg Assembly LH 3 618 0303A Shift Assembly Steerable Drive 4 618 0420A Chain Case Assembly RH 5 618 0421A Chain Case Assembly LH 6 656 0012A Friction Wheel Disc Assy 7 684 0014B Shift Rod Assembly 8 684 0042C Bearing ...

Page 22: ...22 Model 855 11 3 4 8 1 18 3 26 20 25 14 2 22 9 6 12 16 23 21 23 21 23 13 15 5 24 19 7 10 27 28 29 30 31 ...

Page 23: ... 14 736 0270 Bell Washer 15 736 0331 Bell Washer 16 736 0505 Flat Washer 18 748 0234 Shoulder Spacer 19 748 0360 Adapter Pulley 20 754 0346 V Belt 21 754 0430A Belt 22 756 0313 Flat Idler 23 756 0569 Pulley Half 24 756 0967 Auger Pulley 25 756 0986 Pulley Half 26 756 0987 Pulley Half 27 629 0071 Extension Cord 28 OEM 390 987 Electric Start Kit 29 712 0324 Lock Nut 1 4 20 30 736 0173 Flat Washer 28...

Page 24: ...4 8 17 11 22 21 18 4 1 11 15 19 52 7 14 49 42 27 36 44 30 28 32 44 48 10 23 38 35 35 39 9 43 26 25 31 40 41 9 50 24 37 31 45 9 51 40 46 47 53 59 29 68 69 69 27 82 70 72 72 73 27 68 71 74 27 56 64 76 77 78 79 11 15 75 81 27 13 13 For Reference Only For Reference Only 5 ...

Page 25: ...851A Chute Flange Keeper 39 731 1300A Lower Chute 40 731 1313C Cable Guide Chute Tilt 41 731 1320 Upper Chute 42 731 2279 Motor Cover Chute Rotation 43 736 0159 5 16 Washer 44 736 0242 Belleville Washer 45 736 0506 Special Washer 46 746 0896 Control Cable 47 746 0901 Control Cable 48 750 1232 Spacer 49 782 0599 Motor Bracket 50 784 5594 Cable Bracket 51 784 5604 Handle Chute Tilt 52 629 0936A Harn...

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Page 28: ... these items b Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such as brake adjustments clutch adjustments or deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure c Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a sepa rate one year warranty d White Outdoor Co does not extend any warranty for products sold or expor...

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