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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NUMBER:
WARNING:
Read the Owner's Manual and
fol low all Warnings and Safety
PR524
In struc tions. Fail ure to do so
can result in serious injury.
SNOW THROWER
421892 Rev. 1 10.02.08 SBW
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
Printed in the U.S.A.
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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/impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge to prevent someone from accidentally starting the en- chute is the most common cause of injury associated with gine. snow throwers. Never u
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PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON (3) RETAINER (1) MULTI- SPRINGS WRENCH (169675) (180684) (1) AUGER CONTROL ROD (1) TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS (2) SHEAR BOLTS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 (4) LOCKNUTS (198636) 1/4-20 (73800400) ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING (1) SAFTEY IGNITION KEY (35062) (1) WASHER 3/8 (1) LOCKNUT 3/8 (19131316) (73800600) (1) SPRING (184505) CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL (1) LOCKNUT (1) NYLON (1) SHOULDER (1) LOCKNUT (2) FLAT (2) CARRIAGE (2) HAN
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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 SPEED snow thrower. Reading the entire manual will familiar- CONTROL ize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly, ROD operation and maintenance of the product. PLASTIC TIE Your new snow thrower has been as sem bled at the factory with the ex cep tion of those parts left unassembled for ship- UPPER ping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bo
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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) The auger control rod has the short loop on the end of the The traction drive control rod has the long loop on the end spring as shown. of the spring as shown. 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into control arm with loop opening up as shown. pivot bracket with loop opening down as shown. 2. Wit
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATOR HEAD (See Fig. 7) NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to install the chute rotator head. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower. 2. Position chute rotator head over chute bracket. If nec es - sary, rotate chute assembly to align square and pin on un- der side of chute rotator head with holes in chute brack et. 3. With chute rotator he
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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 SPARK ENGINE OIL CAP AUGER DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER PLUG WITH DIPSTICK CONTROL SAFETY LEVER DEFLECTOR REMOTE DRIVE SPEED IGNITION CONTROL LEVER CON TROL LEVER KEY GAS O LINE FILLER CAP CHUTE CHOKE DE FLEC TOR CON- TROL FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL THROTTLE LEVER / ENGINE CONTROL DISCHARGE CHUTE RECOIL STARTER PRIM ER HANDLE OIL DRAIN PLUG HANDLE CLEAN-OUT TOOL KNOB MUF FLER NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL TOOLBOX LOCATION ON THE EN
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OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result TO USE CHOKE CON TROL (See Fig. 11) 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. 00155 your snow thrower or performing any ad just - • To engage choke, turn knob clockwise. Slowly turn ments or rep
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OPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 14) DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control lever located on the left side handle. • Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to en gage the drive system. • Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward or reverse movement of the snow thrower. SPEED and DIRECTION are controlled by the drive speed control lever. • Press downwar
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OPERATION TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 15) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 16) 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 the factory, already filled with oil. and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the 1. Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground. ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenl
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE SNOW THROWING TIPS • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position. • Always operate the snow thrower with the engine at full throttle. Full throttle offers the best performance. Your snow thrower engine is equipped with a recoil starter. • Go slower in deep, freezing or heavy wet snow. Use COLD START the drive speed control, NOT the throttle, to adjust 1. Insert safety ignition key (packed separately in parts speed. bag) into ignition slot until it click
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MAINTENANCE GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. To SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual. Some ad just - See “ENGINE” ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain in Maintenance your snow thrower. All adjustments in the Service and section Ad just ments section
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MAINTENANCE AUGER GEAR CASE • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • The gear case was filled with lubricant to the proper • Catch oil in a suitable container. level at the factory. The only time the lubricant needs NOTE: The left side wheel may be removed from snow attention is if service has been performed on the gear thrower for easier access to the oil drain plug and place- case. ment of a suitable container . The unit tilted, resting on the • If lubricant is required, use only Ronex E
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or ad just ments: 1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position. 2. Remove safety ignition key. 3. Make sure the augers and all mov ing parts have completely stopped. 4. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it can not contact plug. SNOW THROWER 3. Align holes in impeller hub with holes in impeller shaft and install two (2) new 1/4-20 x 1-5/8" capscrew/shear TO ADJUST SNOW THROWER HEIGHT
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS HINT: Insert a 3/8" drive ratchet (in the “ON” position) into TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 19) 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 8. With tension relieved on idler, install new traction drive be replaced. It is recommended that the belt(s) be replaced belt around pulleys and inside belt keepers. by a service
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 20) NOTE: To seal punctures or prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle. dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and cor ro sion. IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the in- nermost hole in axle and the wheel hub hole. To dis en gage ENGINE drive system from the wheels (for pushing or trans port ing See engine manual. the s
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STORAGE • Cover your snow thrower with a suitable pro tec tive cover OTHER that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic • Remove safety ignition key; store it in a safe place. cannot breathe, which allows con den sa tion to form and • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. will cause your snow thrower to rust. • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover snow thrower while engine/ Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PR524 (96192001504) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 5 11 11 6 7 15 16 14 12 8 13 11 4 12 17 3 11 10 1 9 2 33 32 34 30 31 31 26 36 29 28 20 27 21 22 23 25 35 24 23 22 2 (EXPLODED) 21 19 18 01.07.004-B NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. 20
