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8524STE
Owner's Manual
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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 gravel 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 TROL LEVER FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE THROTTLE / ENGINE CONTROL DISCHARGE LIGHT CHUTE POWER RECOIL CORD STARTER PLUG ELECTRIC HANDLE OIL DRAIN PLUG START HANDLE BUTTON KNOB CLEAN-OUT TOOL PRIM ER 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 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 HIGH DISCHARGE CHUTE POSITION CLEAN-OUT TOOL KNOB MOUNTING CLIP CHUTE DEFLECTOR LOW POSITION FIG. 15 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 16) FIG. 13 SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 14) the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever lever located on the left side handle. located on the right side handle. Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to en gage
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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 used fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline to adjust the skid plates. near an open fl ame. 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- ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height o hol or using ethanol or methanol) can attra
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OPERATION COLD START - ELECTRIC STARTER ELECTRIC STARTER 1. Insert safety ignition key into the ignition slot until it 1. Connect the power cord to the engine. clicks. DO NOT turn the key. Keep the extra safety 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole ignition key in a safe place. grounded 120 Volt A.C. receptacle. 2. Place throttle control in FAST position. 3. While the engine is running, push starter button and 3. Rotate choke control to FULL position. spin th
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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 center. 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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REPAIR PARTS AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NO. 8524STE (HL8524STEA), PRODUCT NO. 954 22 41-94 48 51 49 33 35 47 32 36 19 34 37 27 44 43 45 42 38 50 27 43 46 41 42 40 39 16 14 4 13 6 15 6 6 12 6 5 9 18 53 7 7 55 54 26 19 28 19 8 20 21 10 29 55 25 23 6 19 28 11 24 27 31 27 53 18 30 22 26 21 54 25 19 24 20 23 20
