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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
XT8527ES
In struc tions. Fail ure to do so
can result in serious injury.
SNOW THROWER
422075 10.03.08 SR
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
Printed in 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, Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute stop the engine and make certain the collector/impel- Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge ler and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect chute is the most common cause of injury associated with the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the dis- plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the charge chute.
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PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON (1) AUGER CONTROL ROD (1) TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (1) MULTI- WRENCH (180684) (2) FLAT WASHERS (1) POWER CORD (198563) (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE (3) RETAINER SPRINGS (169675) ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING (2) CARRIAGE BOLTS 3/8-16 x 2.25 (1) SAFTEY IGNITION KEY (1) WASHER 3/8 (1) LOCKNUT 3/8 (35062) (19131316) (73800600) (2) HANDLE KNOBS EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS (2) SHEAR BOLTS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 (2) SPACERS (2) LOCKNUTS (198636) (198638) 1/4-20 (73800400) ASSEMBLY / PRE-
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL SPEED CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 1 and 2) HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER 1. Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle. TOOL BOX (See Fig. 8) 2. Insert rod into speed control bracket and secure with A toolbox is provided on your snow thrower. The toolbox is retainer spring. located on top of the belt cover. Store the extra shear bolts, INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD nuts and multi-wrench provided in parts bag in the toolbox. (See Figs. 3 and 4) NOTE: T
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD (See Fig. 7) The auger control rod has the short loop on the end of the spring as shown. NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to install the chute rotater head. 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into control arm with loop opening up as shown. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening toward front o
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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 TRACTION DRIVE SPEED IGNITION DRIVE CON TROL LEVER KEY CONTROL GAS O LINE LEVER FILLER CAP CHUTE CHOKE DE FLEC TOR CON- TROL FUEL SHUT-OFF LIGHT VALVE THROTTLE DEFLECTOR / ENGINE CHUTE KNOB CONTROL DISCHARGE CHUTE POWER RECOIL CORD STARTER PLUG ELECTRIC HANDLE OIL DRAIN PLUG START HANDLE BUTTON CLEAN-OUT TOOL KNOB PRIM ER MUF FLER NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEI
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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. your snow thrower or performing any ad just- • To engage choke, turn knob clockwise. Slowly turn ments or repairs.
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OPERATION • Restart the engine, then squeeze the auger control lever to the handle to clear snow from the auger hous- HIGH ing and the discharge chute. POSITION DISCHARGE CHUTE CLEAN-OUT KNOB TOOL MOUNTING CLIP CHUTE DEFLECTOR LOW POSITION FIG. 13 TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 14) FIG. 15 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 16) The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever located on the right side handle. SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of the snow thrower, is cont
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OPERATION TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 17) WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline used to adjust the skid plates. near an open flame. Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas o - ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height hol or using ethanol or methanol) can attra
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OPERATION COLD START - ELECTRIC STARTER IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN 1. Insert safety ignition key (packed separately in parts If the recoil starter has frozen and will not turn the engine, bag) into ignition slot until it clicks. DO NOT turn the key. proceed as follows: Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place. 1. Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull as much 2. Place throttle control in FAST position. rope out of the starter as possible. 3. Rotate choke control to FULL
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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. ➀ SAE 30 Motor Oil To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual. Some See “ENGINE” in ➁ ad just ments will need to be made periodically to properly Maintenance section maintain your snow thrower. General ➂ At least once a season, check to see if you should
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MAINTENANCE BELTS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Check belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours Determine temperature range anticipated before next oil of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not change. All oil must meet API service classification SG–SL. ad just able. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. • Be sure snow thrower is on level surface. (See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in the Service and • Oil will drain more freely when warm. Adjustments section of this manu
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 1. Disengage all controls and move throttle control to STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or ad - 2. Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug just ments: wire from spark plug. Place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position. 3. Align holes in impeller hub with holes in impeller shaft 2. Remove safety ignition key. and install two (2
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 21) 8. RELIEVE TENSION ON TRACTION DRIVE BELT IDLER and remove traction drive belt from around The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If the pulleys. belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should be replaced. It is recommended that the belt(s) be replaced HINT: Insert a 3/8" drive ratchet (in the “ON” position) into by an service centre/department. the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise to r
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TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 22) 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 snow thrower), remove kli
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TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized service centre/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 5. Choke in OFF position. 5. Move to F
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SERVICE NOTES 19
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER XT8527ES (96192002302) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 5 11 11 6 7 15 16 14 12 8 13 11 4 17 12 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
