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Operator’s Manual
Single Stage
Snowthrower
Model Series
140 through E173
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
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 ma
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices .................................................................. 3 Assembling Your Snow Thrower ....................................................................... 5 Know Your Snow Thrower................................................................................. 7 Operating Your Snow Thrower .......................................................................... 8 Making Adjustments.................................
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your snow thrower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol, heed its warning. DANGER: Your snow thrower was built to be operated according to the rules fo
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stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep Never operate the snow thrower without good away from plug to prevent accidental starting. visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing and Do not run engine indoors, except when starting keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk, never run. engine and transporting snow thrower in or out of Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a building. Open doors. Exhaust fumes are burn. Do not touch. dangerous. Do not clear snow across the f
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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER Unpacking from carton Raising upper handle Cut along corners of the carton and lay it down flat. Loosen the hand knob on each side of the handle. See Figure 1. Remove packing material. Remove packing material, if any. Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.). Raise Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for handle any remaining loose part. to here Remove loose parts Hand Knob Roll unit out Figure 1 F
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pair of pliers to obtain slack in order to hook it into Secure eyebolt with 5/16” saddle washer and hex the control handle. Hold the “Z” fitting with the nut. The cupped side of washer goes against the pliers, not the cable, to avoid damaging the cable. handle. Adjust lower hex nut until the eyebolt is positioned so that the chute crank turns freely NOTE: The upper hole in the control handle provides (does not bind). for adjustment in belt tension. Refer to Belt Tension Move upper hex nu
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SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER Read this owner’s manual and safety rules and labels before operating your snow thrower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 9 with your equipment to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the operator’s eyes and causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the snow thrower,
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SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Release the auger control handle to stop the snow Fuel and oil mixture throwing action and the forward motion. WARNING: Handle gasoline carefully; remember that it is highly flammable. Press auger Never fill fuel tank indoors, when engine is control handle to engage running or while engine is still hot. Do not auger smoke when filling fuel tank. Your snow thrower uses a two cycle engine that requires a mixture of gasoline and two cycle engine Turn han
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SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute Belt tension or make any adjustments or repairs while Periodic adjustment of the belt tension may be the engine is running. required due to normal stretch and wear on the belt. If the augers seem to hesitate while turning although Shave plate engine maintains the same speed, adjust the belt To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place tension following instructions below. the unit on a level surface. See Figure 1
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SECTION 6: SERVICE WARNING: Do not attempt to clean Replacing shave plate chute or make any adjustments or The shave plate is subject to wear. It should be repairs while the engine is running. checked periodically. There are two wearing edges and the shave plate can be reversed. See Figure 18 . Replacing belt Remove the four carriage bolts and hex lock nuts Remove the belt cover by removing five hex which attach it to the snow thrower housing. screws. See Figure 16. Install new shave
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SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE Follow the maintenance schedule given below to General Recommendations get quality performance from your snow thrower Always observe safety rules when performing any for a long time. maintenance. The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the snow thrower as instructed in this manual. Changing of engine governed speed will v
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SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNING: Never store engine with fuel Engine Operator’s Manual. Preparing the engine in tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly for storage properly is important to prevent ventilated areas where fuel fumes may problems next season. reach an open flame, spark or pilot light Store in a clean, dry area. Block the snow thrower as on a furnace, water heater, clothes up so it is not resting on the rubber auger blades. dryer, or other gas appliance. NOTE: When storing a
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SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel 1. Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline/oil mixture as specified in the engine manual. 2. Blocked fuel line 2. Clean fuel line 3. Key not in ON position 3. Insert key and turn to ON position 4. Spark plug wire disconnected 4. Connect wire to spark plug. 5. Faulty spark plug 5. Clean spark plug, readjust gap, or replace. 6. Gasoline and oil not mixed correctly 6. Refer to instructions
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SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODELS 140 THROUGH E173 14
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Models 140 through E173 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 736-0176 Flat Washer 710-0167 Carriage Bolt 25. 1. 736-0159 Washer 710-0276 Carriage Bolt 26. 2. 736-0326 Flat Washer 710-0323 Pan Head Screw 27. 3. 736-0329 Lock Washer 710-0451 Carriage Bolt 28. 4. 741-0600 Ball Bearing 710-0642 Hex Washer Screw 30. 5. 746-0910A Cable—Clutch 710-1005 Hex Washer Screw 31. 6. 748-0234 Spacer 710-0773 Hex Washer Screw 32. 7. 749-0796 Handle—Lower 710-0896 Hex Washer Sc
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Models 140, 150, E150 and E151 Ref. Part No. Part Description No. 710-1270 Oval C-Sink L Screw 1. 710-0487 Bolt Carriage 2. 712-0324 Nut Insl. Lock 3. 720-0284 Knob—Handle 4. 725-0157 Tie Cable 5. 746-0883 Control Lever Body 6. 747-0946 Handle Ass’y. Control 7. 749-0705 Handle—Upper 8. 736-0451 Saddle Washer 9. Models 142, E152, E172 and E173 Ref. Part No. Part Description No. 1. 710-1270 Oval C-Sink L Screw 2. 710-0487 Carriage Bolt 3. 712-0324 Insul. Lock Nut 4. 720-0295 Grip, Foam 5. 720-0
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Models 140 and E142 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 684-0056 Dash—21" 16. 736-0185 Flat Washer 2. 710-1090 Hex Flange Screw 17. 736-0225 Internal Lock Washer 3. 710-0895 Hex Tap Screw 18. 736-0400 Flat Washer 4. 710-1268 Hex Tap Screw 20. 741-0475 Bushing 5. 712-0252 Hex Nut 21. 784-5178A Bracket, Chute Crank 6. 712-3010 Hex Nut 22. 784-5344 Crank Assembly, Chute 7. 714-0104 Cotter Pin 23. 714-0111 Cotter Pin † 9. 720-0201A Chute Crank Knob 24. 747-073
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Models 150, E150 and E173 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 710-0805 Hex Screw 731-1089A Cover—Choke 1. 15. 710-1005 Hex Washer Screw 731-1133B Plug—Insert 2. 16. 710-1003 Hex Screw 735-0234 Grommet—Rubber 3. 17. 710-1268 Hex Screw 736-0119 Lock Washer 4. 18. 712-0252 Jam Nut 736-0185 Flat Washer 5. 19. 712-3010 Hex Nut 736-0225 Internal Lock Washer 6. 20. 714-0104 Hairpin Clip 736-0400 Flat Washer 7. 21. 714-0507 Cotter Pin 736-0451 Saddle Washer 8. 22. 720-
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Models E151 and E172 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 784-5572 Dash 725-1425 Switch—Key 1. 15. 710-0805 Hex Cap Screw 726-0100 Push Cap 2. 16. 710-1005 Hex Washer Screw 731-1089A Choke Cover 3. 17. 710-1003 Hex Screw 731-1133B Plug—Insert 4. 18. 710-1268 Hex Screw 731-1765 Shroud, Black 5. 19. 712-3010 Hex Nut 735-0234 Grommet, Rubber 6. 20. 714-0104 Hairpin Clip 736-0119 Lock Washer 7. 21. 714-0507 Cotter Pin 736-0225 Internal Lock Washer 8. 23. 720-0201A
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Models 140 and E142 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 751-0535-12 Hose, Fuel — 12” 710-0157 Hex Cap Screw 9. 1. 754-0367 V-Belt 710-0805 Hex Cap Screw 10. 2. 756-0416B V-Pulley Half 710-0896 Washer Screw 11. 3. 756-0550 Pulley 726-0205 Hose Clamp 12. 4. 784-5177 Engine Support Bracket 736-0242 Bell Washer 13. 5. — Obtain from engine 750-0589 Spacer 14. 6. manufacturer 750-0716 Spacer 7. N/I OEM-390-697 Electric Start Kit 751-0352 Fuel Tank 8. (Optional) 20
