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Electric Snow Thrower

Owner's Manual

TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1 866 523-5218

IMPORTANT:

Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before using this product.

60-3983-8

Summary of Contents for 60-3983-8

Page 1: ...Electric Snow Thrower Owner s Manual TOLL FREE HELPLINE 1 866 523 5218 IMPORTANT Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before using this product 60 3983 8 ...

Page 2: ...enance 14 15 Troubleshooting 16 Warranty 17 Exploded view Parts List 18 20 Motor 120 V 60 Hz 12 A Blade Speed 2 400 RPM Clearing width 20 50 8 cm Clearing depth 10 25 4 cm Discharge distance Up to 20 6 m Impeller size 18 45 7 cm Wheels 6 15 2 cm Handle height 35 to 39 88 to 98 cm Weight 32 lbs 14 5 kg 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 3: ...the instructions carefully Become familiar with the controls and the proper use of the Snow Thrower 2 Do not operate this Snow Thrower when tired ill or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication 3 Do not allow children under the age of 14 to operate this Snow Thrower Children who are 14 years of age and older must read the operating instructions and the safety rules in this manual careful...

Page 4: ...he Cord Retainer Avoid accidental start ups Do not carry the Snow Thrower with a finger on the switch while it is plugged in Verify that the switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the Snow Thrower Unplug the Snow Thrower and allow it to cool down before putting it into storage Store the Snow Thrower indoors Unplug the Snow Thrower when it is not in use and before performing any maintenan...

Page 5: ...s and other safety protective devices are not in place Do not operate the Snow Thrower near glass enclosures automobiles trucks window wells drop offs etc without properly adjusting the angle of the snow discharge Keep children and pets away from the work area Do not force or overload the Snow Thrower The Snow Thrower will perform better and safer when it is used at the rate that it was designed t...

Page 6: ...one location to another Unplug the Snow Thrower when it is being transported and when it is not in use After striking a foreign object turn the Snow Thrower off and unplug it and then inspect it for damage Repair any damage before restarting and using the Snow Thrower If the Snow Thrower starts to vibrate abnormally stop the Snow Thrower immediately and attempt to determine the cause Vibration is ...

Page 7: ...lean and free of debris Clean the Snow Thrower after each use See the section entitled Cleaning and Storage If the labels on the Snow Thrower become defaced or start to lift off contact the Toll Free Helpline at 1 866 523 5218 Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users Anyone who uses this Snow Thrower must read these instr...

Page 8: ...overtighten the bolts Fig 1 3 Fig 1 2 Fig 1 1 Fig 1 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 15 16 17 18 14 1 Position the chute deflector 8 over the discharge chute 9 and align the mounting holes Fig 1 3 2 3 4 Insert a rubber washer 15 between the chute deflector 8 and the discharge chute maintaining the alignment of the holes 17 serrated lock washers 18 and 2 locknuts 16 5 Attach the chute deflector to the discharge ...

Page 9: ...onal chute arm 5 to the center handle 6 using a washer 7 and a locknut 8 Fig 2 2 Assembling the Discharge Directional Arm Control to the center handle Fig 2 Align the holes 1 on the directional chute arm 2 with the holes on the lower directional chute arm 3 Insert the hitch pin 4 Fig 2 1 7 5 6 8 Fig 2 2 Fig 2 1 4 1 2 3 ...

Page 10: ...10 DIAGRAM AND LOCATION OF PARTS Fig 3 Upper Handle Middle Handle Lower Handle Chute deflector Discharge chute Wheels Cover Screws Scraper Discharge Directional Control Rotor Cover ...

Page 11: ...d be thrown in the direction of the operator or a bystander Thrown objects could cause serious personal injury Keep the area to be cleared free of all foreign objects that may be picked up and thrown by the rotor blades NOTE The chute crank makes a noise as it is turned This is normal The deflector handle 1 that is located on the top of the discharge chute controls the height of the snow stream Fi...

Page 12: ...chute deflector snow and anything else that can be picked up by Snow Thrower may fly in the direction of the operator Thrown objects could cause serious personal injury Do not force the chute deflector too far forward so that a gap appears between the discharge chute and the chute deflector Do not overtighten the locknuts that hold the chute deflector in position to the point where it is necessary...

Page 13: ...hrower for frozen parts Do not use excessive force when trying to operate frozen controls Free all of the controls and moving parts before using the Snow Thrower When operating the Snow Thrower keep the wheels 1 2 5 cm off the pavement by tipping the Snow Thrower forward This will help to prevent the snow from building up on the wheels After clearing the snow allow the motor run for a few minutes ...

Page 14: ...Thrower could start accidentally while the operator is performing maintenance on it which could cause serious personal injury Disconnect the extension cord before performing any maintenance The scraper is located at the bottom of the rotor housing as shown in Figure 5 1 Remove the 5 screws that secure the scraper to the Snow Thrower Fig 5 2 Install the new scraper and attach it securely using the ...

Page 15: ...e left hand while positioning the belt on the large pulley with the right hand Fig 12 5 Install the left side cover and secure it using the 4 screws 1 Run the Snow Thrower for a few minutes in order to melt any snow that may be left on the Snow Thrower 2 Disconnect the extension cord from the Snow Thrower 3 Inspect the extension cord thoroughly for signs of wear or damage Replace it if it is worn ...

Page 16: ... extension cord is not connected to the plug The extension cord is not connected to the power source Reconnect the cord and use the cord restraint to keep the cord close to the switch Replace the switch Connect the plug on the Snow Thrower to the extension cord Plug the extension cord into a live 120 V AC 60 Hz outlet Replace the belt see the section entitled Inspecting Replacing the Drive Belt Re...

Page 17: ...rom the date of retail purchase How to Obtain Service Warranty service is available with proof of purchase through your local authorized service dealer or distributor If you do not know the dealer or distributor in your area please call toll free 1 866 523 5218 YARDWORKS will not accept the return of a complete unit unless prior written permission has been extended by YARDWORKS CANADA Transportati...

Page 18: ...EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST 18 ...

Page 19: ...racket 1 17 33378100 Motor clamp 1 18 32208100 Cross screw 1 19 32210100 Washer 2 20 32209100 Nut 1 21 3410835 5 Knob 2 22 32215100 Washer 4 23 34111100 1 1 24 32216100 Hex screw 2 25 34110100 2 Discharge chute 1 26 32207100 Cross screw 20 27 34104100 2 Out chute cover 1 28 34121100A Waterproof support 2 29 34106100 2 Inlet chute cover 1 30 33307100 Right side board 1 31 34102100 2 Rear cover 1 32...

Page 20: ... right 1 59 33206100 2 Lower handle 1 60 34250100 Rubber sleeve 2 61 3411799 1 6 Wheel left 1 62 33304100 Front support 2 63 33201100A Short shaft 1 64 32206100 Cross screw 12 65 32102100 Waterproof bearing 2 66 33309100 Right support 1 67 34158100 Inner cord clamp 4 68 34105100 1 Vane 1 69 31118100 Impellor assembly 1 70 34101100 2 Front cover 1 71 33308100 Left support 1 72 3220651 Nut 2 73 3221...

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