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1 16530- 6530-XLS XLS
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, 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) MULTI- (1) FUEL STABILIZER PACKET WRENCH (180684) (1) POWER CORD SAFTEY IGNITION KEY(S) (198563) (193071) (1) AUGER CONTROL ROD (2) FLAT WASHERS (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS (6) SHOULDER (6) LOCKNUTS (2) CARRIAGE BOLTS BOLT 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 1/4-20 3/8-16 x 2.25 (192090) (73800400) ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING (3) RETAINER SPRINGS (2) HANDLE KNOBS (169675) (1) WASHER 3/8 (1) LOCKNUT 3/8 (19131316) (73800600) CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL (1) LOC
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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 has the long loop on the end UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE of the spring as shown. 1. Raise upper handle to the operating position and 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into tight en handle knobs securely. Additional carriage pivot bracket w
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER 1. Retrieve vinyl sleeve and spring from bag of parts and HEAD (See Fig. 7) 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 rotater 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. 8 and 9) 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. SPRIN
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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 AUGER DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER GAS O LINE ELECTRIC CONTROL DEFLECTOR REMOTE FILLER CAP START LEVER CONTROL LEVER BUTTON DRIVE SPEED TRACTION MUF FLER RECOIL CON TROL LEVER DRIVE (AUXILIARY) CONTROL STARTER LEVER HANDLE CHUTE CHOKE DE FLEC TOR CON- TROL PRIM ER LH TURN TRIGGER SAFETY LIGHT IGNITION KEY DISCHARGE FUEL CHUTE SHUT-OFF CHUTE VALVE THROTTLE DE FLEC TOR / ENGINE KNOB CONTROL HANDLE CLEAN-OUT TOOL KNOB NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL L
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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 repair
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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 au
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OPERATION SCRAPER BAR (See Fig. 19) POWER STEERING OPERATION (See Fig. 18) The scraper bar is not adjustable, but is reversible. After Steering triggers are used to assist in steering your con sid er able use it may become worn. When it has worn snow thrower. The triggers are located on the underside almost to the edge of the housing, it can be reversed, of each handle. When a trigger is squeezed, it disen- providing additional service before requiring replacement. gages the drive wheel
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OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 22) • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position. The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped from Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt the factory already filled with oil. A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is 1. Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground. designed to operate o
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OPERATION NOTE: Over priming may cause flooding, preventing the SNOW THROWING TIPS engine from starting. If you do flood the engine, wait a • Always operate the snow thrower with the engine at few minutes be fore at tempt ing to start and DO NOT push full throttle. Full throttle offers the best performance. the primer. • Go slower in deep, freezing or heavy wet snow. Use the 5. Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter drive speed control, NOT the throttle, to adjust speed
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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 WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop. performing any service or ad just ments: 2. Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug 1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position. wire from spark plug. Place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. 2. Remove safety ignition key. 3. Align holes in impeller hub with holes in impeller shaft 3. Make sure t
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 25) 7. 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 a Sears service centre/department. the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 26) TO ADJUST CABLE TENSION (See Fig. 27) • 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
