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OPERATION

TO START ENGINE 

•  Ensure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position.
Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt 

A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter.  The electric starter 

is equipped with a three-wire power plug and is designed 

to operate on 120 Volt A.C. household current.
•  Ensure your house is a 120 Volt A.C. three-wire 

ground ed system.  If you are uncertain, consult a 

li censed electrician.

NOTE: 

Use an extension cord recommended for outdoor 

use that is not longer than 50 feet (15 m).

WARNING: Do not use the electric 

start er if your house is not a 120 Volt 

A.C. three-wire grounded system.  

Se ri ous per son al injury or damage to 

your snow thrower could result.

COLD START - ELECTRIC STARTER
1.  Insert safety ignition key (tied to recoil start cord) into 

ignition slot until it clicks.  DO NOT turn the key.  Keep 

the extra safety ignition key in a safe place.

2.  Place throttle control in “FAST” position.
3.  Place ON / 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 be fore at tempt ing 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. receptacle.

8.  Push starter button until engine starts.

IMPORTANT

:  Do not crank engine more than five con tin u-

 ous seconds between each time you try to start. Wait 5 to 

10 seconds between each attempt.
9.  When the engine starts, release the starter button and 

slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” position.

10.  Disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle first, 

then from the engine. 

Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes.  Engine will 

not develop full power until it has reached normal operating 

temperature.
WARM START - ELECTRIC STARTER
Follow the steps above, keeping the choke control in the 

“OFF” position.
COLD START - RECOIL STARTER
1.  Insert safety ignition key (tied to recoil start cord) into 

ignition slot until it clicks.  DO NOT turn the key.  Keep 

the extra safety ignition key in a safe place.

2.  Place throttle control in “FAST” position.
3.  Place ON / OFF switch in “ON” position.
4.  Rotate 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 be fore at tempt ing to start and DO NOT push the 

primer. 

6.  Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter 

rope to snap back.

7.  When the engine starts, release the recoil starter han dle 

and slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” position.

Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes.  Engine will 

not develop full power until it has reached normal operating 

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 help dry off any moisture 

on the engine.

IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN

If the recoil starter has frozen and will not turn the engine, 

proceed as follows:
1.  Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull as much 

rope out of the starter as possible.

2.  Release the recoil starter handle and let it snap back 

against the starter.

If the engine still fails to start, repeat the above steps or 

use the electric starter.

SNOW THROWING TIPS

•  Always operate the snow thrower with the engine at 

full throttle. Full throttle offers the best performance.

• 

Go slower in deep, freezing or heavy wet snow. Use the 

drive speed control, NOT the throttle, to adjust speed.

•  It is easier and more efficient to remove snow im me-

 di ate ly after it falls.

•  The best time to remove snow is the early morning. 

At this time the snow is usually dry and has not been 

exposed to the direct sun and warming tem per a tures.

•  Slightly overlap each successive path to ensure all 

snow will be removed.

•  Throw snow downwind whenever possible.
• Ad 

just the skid plates to proper height for current snow 

con di tions.  See “TO ADJUST SKID PLATES” in this 

section of this manual.

•  For extremely heavy snow, re duce the width of snow 

removal by over lap ping 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 snow 

thrower if weather conditions im pair 

visibility.  Throwing snow dur ing a 

heavy, windy snowstorm can blind 

you and be hazardous to the safe 

operation of the snow thrower.

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Страница 1: ... is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warranty ST 2368 EP Operator s Manual 115 73 45 27 Rev 3 WARNING Read this Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury ...

Страница 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...

Страница 3: ...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 overload the ma...

Страница 4: ...S 1 MULTI WRENCH 6 SHEAR BOLTS 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 6 LOCKNUTS 1 4 20 1 CABLE GUIDE 1 LOCKNUT 3 8 3 KNOB 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS 5 16 18 x 2 1 4 2 HANDLE KNOBS 1 LOCKNUT 5 16 18 1 CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 18 x 5 8 1 LOCKNUT 1 4 20 1 NYLON WASHER 1 SHOULDER BOLT 1 4 20 1 SPRING ...

Страница 5: ...rners of carton and lay panels flat 3 Removethetwo 2 screwssecuringtheaugerhousing to the pallet and remove additional steel brackets from skid plate if equipped 4 Remove all packing materials 5 Remove plastic ties securing the snow thrower to the pallet 6 Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER Store the extra shear bo...

Страница 6: ...d and tighten securely FIG 5 CABLE GUIDE ROTATOR CABLES ROTATOR CABLES DOUBLE CLIP 5 Place rotator cables through cable guide and secure cables to the lower handle using the double clip FIG 4 CHUTE ROTATOR HEAD CABLE GUIDE LOCKNUT THREADED STUD PIN ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING BRACKET CHUTE BRACKET ALIGN BEFORE TIGHTENING LOCKNUT INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL See Figs 6 and 7 1 Install remote ca...

Страница 7: ...NCE EAR PROTECTION RECOMMENDED DANGER OR WARNING SNOW DISCHARGE TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED ENGAGED ROTATE LEFT ROTATE RIGHT CHUTE ROTATION IGNITION KEY INSERT TO START AND RUN CHOKE CLOSED START RECOIL START CHOKE OPEN RUN PRIMER IGNITION KEY PULL OUT TO STOP UP CHUTE DEFLECTOR DOWN FORWARD REVERSE DANGER KEEP FEET AWAY DANGER KEEP HANDS AWAY READ OPERATORS MANUAL DANGER DO NOT OPERATE ON S...

Страница 8: ...ton used for starting the engine Recoil auxiliary starterhandle usedforstartingengine 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 Fuel shut off valve used for shutting off the fuel flow to the engine Throttle used to select FAST or SLOW engine speeds DEFLECTO...

Страница 9: ... clean out tool NOT YOUR HANDS to unclog the chute and or auger The DIRECTION in which snow is to be thrown is controlled by the discharge chute control lever To change the discharge chute position pull backward on discharge chute control lever and move lever left or right until chute is in desired position Be sure lever springs back and locks into desired position The DISTANCE that snow is thrown...

Страница 10: ...ng repairing or inspecting make certain all controls are disengaged and the auger impeller and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting Releasetheaugercontrolleverandshutofftheengine Remove the clean out tool from its mounting clip Grasp the tool firmly by the handle while pushing and twisting the tool in...

Страница 11: ... FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill To change engine oil see TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in the Maintenance section of this manual ADD GASOLINE See Fig 18 Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not over fill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fr...

Страница 12: ...otate 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 Pull recoil starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back 7 Whentheenginestarts releasetherecoilstarterhandle andslowlymovethechokecontrolto...

Страница 13: ...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 injury to the operator BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check for loose...

Страница 14: ...ed with API service classification SJ SN Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil C...

Страница 15: ...sconnect spark plug wire from spark plug Place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug 3 Align hole in auger hub with hole in auger shaft and install a new 1 4 20 x 2 shear bolt Install 1 4 20 lock nut and tighten securely CAUTION Do not substitute Use only original equipment shear bolts as supplied with your snow thrower 4 Insert safety ignition key and reconnect spark plug wire to s...

Страница 16: ...anual AUGER BELT REPLACEMENT See Fig 22 TO REMOVE AUGER BELT 1 Remove upper 5 16 bolts and lower 1 4 bolts from both sides of the frame assembly Do not discard bolts 2 Loosen but DO NOT REMOVE lower 5 16 bolts on both sides of the frame assembly 3 Remove the auger belt from the engine pulley 4 Tip the back section down The front section will tip forward at the same time as the bottom bolt acts as ...

Страница 17: ... 3 Remove return spring holding the swing plate in place 4 Remove arm bolt and drive belt tensioner arm 5 Remove pulley bolt engine pulley and drive belt from engine 6 Remove the top bolt holding the swing plate to frame assembly 7 Pivot and hold the swing plate away from snow thrower and remove drive belt from drive pulley TO INSTALL DRIVE BELT 1 Pivot and hold swing plate away from snow thrower ...

Страница 18: ...e long section to lengthen the adjuster Rotate the center barrel one full revolution 3 Retest auger engagement Repeat adjustment as needed until engagement is no longer sluggish 4 Have an assistant stand 10 feet in front of the machine and on the opposite side that the chute is pointing The assistant should observe the rotation of the auger and measure the time it takes for the auger to stop rotat...

Страница 19: ...uel 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 mini mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer...

Страница 20: ...3 Remove ice and snow on and around fuel tank cap 4 Dirty or clogged muffler 4 Clean or replace muffler 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...

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