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9 924HV 24HV
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 the chute is the most common cause of injury associated with spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the dis- prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine. charge
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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 (191730) (179829) (184505) (19131316) (73800600) AS
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD NOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the 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 thrower. UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE 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 DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) 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 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 MUF FLER ELECTRIC START AUGER DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER BUTTON CONTROL DEFLECTOR REMOTE DRIVE SPEED GAS O LINE LEVER CONTROL LEVER CON TROL LEVER FILLER CAP POWER CORD PLUG CHOKE CHUTE CON- TRACTION DE FLEC TOR TROL DRIVE CONTROL LEVER SAFETY IGNITION KEY ON / OFF SWITCH DISCHARGE PRIM ER LIGHT 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 LOCATION ON THE ENGINE
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OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 13) in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- safety glasses or eye shields while operating posed rotating parts, which can cause your snow thrower or performing any ad just- severe injury from contact, or from ma- ments or repairs. We recommend standard safe ty glasses terial thrown from the discharge chute. or a
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OPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 16) TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 14) SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control located on the right side handle. lever located on the left side handle. • Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the • Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to en gage auger and throw snow. the drive system. • Release the au
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OPERATION • If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface, RECOIL (AUXILIARY) use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted ON / OFF STARTER HANDLE to lowest (highest scraper clear ance) position. SWITCH GAS O LINE 1. Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. FILLER CAP 2. Adjust skid plates by loosening the hex nuts, then mov- ing skid plate to desired position. Be sure both plates ENGINE OIL FILL CHOKE CAP / DIPSTICK are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely. CON
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OPERATION 8. Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first, SNOW THROWING TIPS then from the engine. • Go slower in deep, freezing or heavy wet snow. Use Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. Engine will the drive speed control, NOT the ON / OFF switch, to not develop full power until it has reached normal operat- adjust speed. ing temperature. • It is easier and more efficient to remove snow im me- WARM START - ELECTRIC STARTER di ate ly after it falls. Follow the steps ab
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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 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 wire from spark plug. Place wire where it cannot come 1. Be sure the on/off switch is in the in contact with spark plug. OFF position. 3. Align holes in impeller hub with holes in impeller shaft 2. Remove safety ignition key. a
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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 a Sears service center/department. the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 22) ENGINE SPEED • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle. Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the in- the factory high speed setting can be dangerous and will nermost hole in axle and the wheel hub hole. To dis en gage void the warranty. If you think the engine-governed high drive system from the wheels (
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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. ON/OFF switch is OFF. 4. ON/OFF switch is ON. 5. Choke in OFF position. 5. Move to FULL position.
