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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
PP208EPS24
In struc tions. Fail ure to do so
can result in serious injury.
SNOW THROWER
429956 08.10.09 TH / SR
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, 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) POWER CORD (1) MULTI- (3) RETAINER (198563) WRENCH SPRINGS (180684) (169675) (2) LOCKNUTS (2) SHEAR BOLTS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 1/4-20 (192090) (73800400) (2) FLAT WASHERS SAFTEY IGNITION KEY (S) (422663) (2) CARRIAGE BOLTS (1) LOCKNUT (1) CARRIAGE BOLT 3/8-16 x 2.25 5/16-18 5/16-18 x 5/8 (751153) (72250505) (1) LOCKNUT (1) SHOULDER (1) WASHER 3/8 (1) LOCKNUT 3/8 1/4-20 BOLT 1/4-20 (1) SPRING (2) HANDLE KNOBS (73800600) (191730) (179829) (184505) (19131316) AS
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION NOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD chute rotator head to snow thrower and making ad just ments (See Figs. 3 and 4) to the skid plates. The traction drive control rod is installed on the snow UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE thrower. 1. Raise upper handle to the operating position and 1. Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle. tight en handle knobs securely. Additional carriage 2. With top end of rod positioned under
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATOR HEAD (See Fig. 7) 1. Retrieve vinyl sleeve and spring from bag of parts and retrieve the auger control rod from carton chute tray. NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may Slide straight rod end through the small hole in the be used to install the chute rotator head. vinyl sleeve. Hook spring in hole in rod end. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL (See Figs. 8A and 8B) 1. Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with 5/16-18 carriage bolt and 5/16-18 locknut as shown. Tighten securely. 2. Install remote cable eyelet to chute deflector with 1/4-20 shoulder bolt and 1/4-20 locknut as shown. Tighten nut securely. Cable eyelet will be loose on shoulder bolt. 3. Install spring hooks between hex nuts on chute rotater head and into hole in chute deflector as shown. SPR
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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 MUF FLER ELECTRIC DISCHARGE CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE AUGER START CONTROL LEVER CONTROL LEVER CONTROL BUTTON LEVER GAS O LINE DRIVE SPEED TRACTION FILLER CAP CON TROL LEVER DRIVE POWER CONTROL CORD LEVER PLUG CHOKE CHUTE CON- DE FLEC TOR TROL SAFETY IGNITION KEY LH TURN TRIGGER ON / OFF SWITCH DISCHARGE LIGHT PRIM ER CHUTE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE RECOIL (AUXILIARY) STARTER HANDLE HANDLE CLEAN-OUT TOOL KNOB MUF FLER NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL TOOLBOX LOC
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OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 12) in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- posed rotating parts, which can cause safety glasses or eye shields while operating severe injury from contact, or from ma- your snow thrower or performing any ad just- terial thrown from the discharge chute. ments or repairs. We recommend standard safe ty glasses Keep th
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OPERATION TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 13) TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 15) 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. 17) ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 18) NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over- fill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with used to adjust the skid plates. a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar an
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE 5. Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap back. • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position. 6. When the engine starts, release the recoil starter han dle Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt and slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” posi- A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter tion. is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 Vol
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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 V-BELTS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 Determine temperature range anticipated before next oil hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts change. All oil must meet API service classification SG–SL. are not ad just able. Replace belts if they begin to slip from • Be sure snow thrower is on level surface. wear. (See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in the Service • Oil will drain more freely when warm. and Adjustments section of this
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS To replace the capscrew/shear bolts: WARNING: T o avoid serious injury, before 1. Disengage all controls and move throttle control to performing any service or ad just ments: STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop. 1. Be sure the on/off switch is in the 2. Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug OFF position. wire from spark plug. Place wire where it cannot come 2. Remove safety ignition key. in contact with spark plug. 3. Make sure the augers
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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 pulleys. the belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should be replaced. It is recommended that the belt(s) be HINT: Insert a 3/8" drive ratchet (in the “ON” position) into replaced by a service center/department. the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise to rel
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 22) TO ADJUST CABLE TENSION (See Fig. 23) • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle. Adjust cable tension by turning the adjuster turn buckle, located on the right hand cable. Grasp the long section IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the tightly and turn the short section to lengthen the adjuster. axle hole closest to the end of the shaft – do not use the Adjust until cable is snug. hole in the wheel hub (if equipped)
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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 5. Choke in OFF position. 5. Move to F
