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16530-LS
Operator's Manual
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IMPORTANT Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers This snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury. WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- Look for this symbol to point out im- posed rotating parts, which can cause por tant safety precautions. It means severe injury from contact, or from ma- CAUTION!!! BE COME ALERT!!! YOUR terial thrown from the discharge chute. SA
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6. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, 16. Never touch a hot engine or muffler. stop the engine and make certain the collector/impel- ler and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine. chute is the most common cause of injury associated with 7. Do not run the engin
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PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON (1) FUEL STABILIZER PACKET (1) MULTI- WRENCH (180684) (1) POWER CORD SAFTEY IGNITION KEY (S) (198563) (193071) (1) AUGER CONTROL ROD (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS (6) SHOULDER (6) LOCKNUTS BOLT 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 1/4-20 (192090) (73800400) ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING (3) RETAINER SPRINGS (169675) (1) WASHER 3/8 (1) LOCKNUT 3/8 (19131316) (73800600) CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL (1) LOCKNUT (1) CARRIAGE BOLT (1) LOCKNUT (1) NYLON (1) SHOULDER 5/16-18
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower. Reading the entire manual will familiarize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly, operation and maintenance of the product. Your new snow thrower has been as sem bled at the factory with the ex cep tion of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to com plete the as s
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) (See Figs. 3 and 4) 1. Retrieve vinyl sleeve and spring from bag of parts and retrieve the auger control rod from carton chute tray. The traction drive control rod has the long loop on the end Slide straight rod end through the small hole in the of the spring as shown. vinyl sleeve. Hook spring in hole in rod end. 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into 2. Hook end o
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATOR (See Figs. 8 and 9) HEAD (See Fig. 7) 1. Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may 5/16-18 carriage bolt and 5/16-18 locknut as shown. be used to install the chute rotator head. Tighten securely. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base 2. Install remote cable eyelet to chute deflector with 1/4-20 with disch
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your snow thrower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. PRIMER DANGER OR WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFOR
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OPERATION GAS O LINE ELECTRIC DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER AUGER FILLER CAP START CONTROL BUTTON LEVER TRACTION DEFLECTOR DRIVE SPEED DRIVE REMOTE MUF FLER CON TROL LEVER RECOIL CONTROL CONTROL (AUXILIARY) LEVER LEVER STARTER HANDLE CHUTE CHOKE DE FLEC TOR CON- TROL LH TURN TRIGGER PRIM ER SAFETY IGNITION DISCHARGE KEY CHUTE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE THROTTLE LIGHT / ENGINE CONTROL CLEAN-OUT TOOL HANDLE KNOB NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN MUF FLER THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION ON
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OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result TO USE CHOKE CON TROL (See Fig. 13) in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which The choke con trol is located on the en gine. Use the choke can result in severe eye damage. Always wear control when ev er you are starting a cold en gine. Do not safety glasses or eye shields while operating use to start a warm en gine. your snow thrower or performing any ad just- • To engage choke, turn knob counterclockwise. Slowly ments or repairs.
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OPERATION TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 15) TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 17) The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of located on the right side handle. the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control lever located on the left side handle. • Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the auger and throw snow. • Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to en gage the drive system. • Release the aug
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OPERATION TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 19) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 21) used to adjust the skid plates. The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped, from Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing and the factory, already filled with oil. adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the ground 1. Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground. surface. Adjust skid plates evenl
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OPERATION 6. When the engine starts, release the recoil starter han dle TO START ENGINE and slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” posi- • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position. tion. Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. Engine will A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter not develop full power until it has reached normal operat- is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plu
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MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items ➀ SAE 30 Motor Oil that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must See “ENGINE” in ➁ maintain snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual. Some Maintenance section ad just ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower. General ➂ All adjustments in the Service and Ad just ments
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MAINTENANCE The belts on your snow thrower are of special con struc tion NOTE: The left side wheel may be removed from snow and should be replaced by original equipment man u fac tur er thrower for easier access to the oil drain plug and place- (OEM) belts avail able from your nearest dealer. Using other ment of a suitable container . The unit tilted, resting on the than OEM belts can cause personal injury or damage to frame with the left wheel removed, will help drain any oil the snow th
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS To replace the capscrew/shear bolts: WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before per- 1. Disengage all controls and move throttle control to forming any service or ad just ments: STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop. 1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position. 2. Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug 2. Remove safety ignition key. wire from spark plug. Place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. 3. Make sure the augers and all mov
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 24) HINT: Insert a 3/8" drive ratchet (in the “ON” position) into the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If the to relieve tension. belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should be replaced. It is recommended that the belt(s) be replaced 8. With tension relieved on idler, install new traction drive belt around pulleys and inside belt keepers. by a qualifie
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 25) ENGINE • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle. See engine manual. IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the CARBURETOR axle hole closest to the end of the shaft – do not use the Your carburetor is not adjustable. Engine performance hole in the wheel hub (if equipped). Inner hole in axle and should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet (2,134 hole in wheel hub are not used for your model snow thrower. meters
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STORAGE Immediately prepare your snow thrower for storage at • Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and car bu re tor are empty. the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. WARNING: Never store the snow • Use fresh fuel next season. thrower with gaso line in the tank in side NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alt
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TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized service center/department. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so 1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position. equipped) in OFF position. 2. Safety ignition key 2. Insert safety ignition key. is not inserted. 3. Out of fuel. 3. Fill fuel tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Throttle in STOP position 4. Move throttle to FAST position (or ON/OFF switch is OFF). (or ON/OFF
