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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
PP524B
In struc tions. Fail ure to do so
can result in serious injury.
SNOW THROWER
192034 07.27.04 BY
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
Printed in U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Snow Throwers IMPORTANT: This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Do not operate the equipment without wearing ad e - Look for this symbol to point out im- quate winter outer garments. Avoid loose, dangling por tant safety precautions. It means clothing, such as scarves, which can get caught in CAUTION!!! BE COME ALE
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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting Keep clear of the discharge opening and front auger to clear snow at too fast a rate. area at all times. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds Exercise extreme caution when op er at ing on or cross- on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when ing g ravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden backing up. hazards or traffi c. Never direct
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SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 2-3 MAINTENANCE..................................................... 14-15 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS...................................... 3 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 14 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES................................ 3 SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS ........................... 16-18 WARRANTY................................................................ 32 STORAGE ..........................
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manu al in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower. Your new snow thrower has been as sem bled at the factory with the excep tion of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to com plete the as sem bly have been placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your snow thrower, all parts and hard ware you assemble mu
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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 spring as shown. The traction drive control rod has the long loop on the end of the spring as shown. 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into control arm with loop opening up as shown. 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into pivot bracket with loop opening down as shown.
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD CHECK TIRE PRESSURE (See Fig. 7) The tires on your snow thrower were overinfl ated at the fac- tory for shipping purposes. Correct and equal tire pres sure NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may is important for best snow throwing performance. be used to install the chute rotater head. Reduce tire pressure to 14-17 PSI. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening towar
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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 DRIVE SPEED IGNITION CON TROL LEVER KEY GAS O LINE FILLER CAP TRACTION CHUTE CHOKE DRIVE DE FLEC TOR CON- CONTROL TR OL LEVER OIL DRAIN PLUG THROTTLE / ENGINE CONTROL DISCHARGE CHUTE RECOIL STARTER HANDLE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE HANDLE KNOB PRIM ER CLEAN-OUT TOOL MUF FLER NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL TOOLBOX LOCATION ON THE ENGINE. ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VAR
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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 repair
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OPERATION Remove the clean-out tool from it's mounting clip. Grasp HIGH POSITION the tool fi rmly by the handle and push and twist the tool into the discharge chute to dislodge the blockage. After the packed snow has been dislodged, return the clean- out tool to it's mounting clip by pushing it into the clip. Make sure the discharge chute is pointed in a safe di- rection (no vehicles, buildings, people, or other objects are in the direction of discharge) before restarting the engi
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OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TRACTION DRIVE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 18) CONTROL LEVER The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped, from the factory, already fi lled with oil. 1. Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground. 2. Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfi ll. To change engine
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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 the drive speed control, NOT the throttle, to adjust speed. COLD START It is easier and more effi cient to remove snow im me - 1. Insert safety ignition ke
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MAINTENANCE GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that ➀ SAE 30 Motor Oil have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain See “ENGINE” in ➁ snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual. Some ad just - Maintenance section ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower. At least once a season, check to see if you should make an
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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 classifi cation 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 o
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 1. Disengage all controls and move throttle control to WARNING: To avoid serious injury, STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop. before performing any service or ad- 2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place just ments: 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) new 1/4-20 x 1-5/8" c
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 21) The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If the HINT: Insert a 3/8" drive ratchet (in the “ON” position) into belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise be replaced. It is recommended that the belt(s) be replaced to relieve tension. by a qualifi ed service center. 8. With tension relieved on idler, install new traction drive NOTE: It is recommended
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TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 22) NOTE: To seal punctures or prevent fl at 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
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TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualifi ed service centre. 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.
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LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from de- fects in materials and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we fi nd to be defective due to materials or workmanship. This Warranty is subject to the following limita- tions and exclus
