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OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 21)

The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped from 

the factory already filled with oil.
1.  Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground.
2.  Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert 

the dipstick and screw tight, wait for a few seconds, 

remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until 

“FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

• 

To change engine oil, see “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL” 

in the Main te nance sec tion of this manual.

ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 21)

• 

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 quan ti ties that can be used within 30 

days to assure fuel freshness.

WARNING:  Wipe off any spilled oil or 

fuel.  Do not store, spill or use gasoline 

near an open flame.

TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 19)
NOTE:

 The wrench provided in your parts bag may be 

used to adjust the skid plates.
Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing 

and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the 

ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height 

for current surface conditions. For removal of snow in 

normal con di tions, such as a paved driveway or side walk, 

place skid plates in the highest position (lowest scraper 

clear ance) to give a 1/8" clearance between the scraper 

bar and the ground.  Use a middle position if the surface 

to be cleared is uneven.

NOTE:

 It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower 

over gravel or rocky surfaces. Objects such as gravel, rocks 

or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the 

impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property 

dam age 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 clear ance) position.

1.  Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.  Adjust skid plates by loosening the hex nuts, then mov-

ing skid plate to desired position. Be sure both plates 

are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.

SKID PLATE

LOW POSITION 

(HIGH GROUND 

CLEAR ANCE)

HEX 

NUTS

HIGH POSITION

(LOW GROUND

CLEARANCE)

AUGER 

HOUSING

FIG. 19

SCRAPER 

BAR

TO USE DRIFT CUTTERS (See Fig. 20)

Use the drift cutters to cut through deep snowdrifts that 

are higher than the front of the snow thrower.
• 

Loosen adjustment nuts enough to allow drift cutter to 

be raised to highest position and tighten nuts securely. 

Repeat for opposite side of snow thrower.

•  When not using drift cutters, loosen adjustment nuts, 

lower to storage position and tighten nuts securely.

ADJUST-

MENT NUTS

STORAGE 

POSITION

AUGER 

HOUSING

DRIFT 

CUTTER

FIG. 20

POWER STEERING OPERATION (See Fig. 18)

Steering triggers are used to assist in steering your snow 

thrower. The triggers are located on the underside of each 

handle. When a trigger is squeezed, it disengages the 

drive wheel on that side of snow thrower and allows it to 

turn in that direction.
•     To turn left – squeeze left side trigger.
•     To turn right – squeeze right side trigger.

LH TURN 

TRIGGER

RH TURN

TRIGGER

FIG. 18

TO TRANSPORT

NOTE:

 Use steer levers to freewheel for pushing or towing.

SCRAPER BAR (See Fig. 19)

After con sid er able use it may become worn. Replace a 

dam aged or worn scrap er bar.

Содержание ST 3368P

Страница 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 ...

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: ...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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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