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Operator’s Manual
Models
724 STE
926 STE
Model 926 STE shown
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in e
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Loose Parts ....................................................................................................... 5 Assembling Your Snow Thrower ....................................................................... 5 Know Your Snow Thrower ................................................................................. 7 Operating Your Snow Thrower .........
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning. WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain o
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5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated Maintenance And Storage area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper odorless and deadly gas. operation regularly. 6. Do not operate machine while under the influence of 2. Disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until alcohol or drugs. the auger/impeller come to a complete stop. Disconnect 7. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do the spark p
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SECTION 2: LOOSE PARTS The snow thrower is shipped with the following loose parts in the carton. Please remove all loose parts from the carton before discarding it. See below to identify the parts, noting that these parts may be referred to again in the following sections of the manual. Part numbers are shown in parentheses. Auger Shear Bolts The augers are secured to the auger shaft with two shear bolts and Shear Bolts hex lock nuts. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower
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Loosen the jam nut and thread the cable in (for less slack) or out (for more slack) as necessary. See Figure 5 . Recheck the adjustment before retightening the Shift Rod Hex Nut Connector jam nut against the cable. Traction Control and Shift Lever Adjustment NOTE: It is easier to maneuver a non-running snow thrower with both track steering controls held in simultaneously. Eyebolt To check the adjustment of the traction control and shift Wing Knobs lever, proceed as follows: Lower M
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Loosen the jam nut on the traction control cable Loosen, but do NOT remove, the three hex nuts (located opposite the auger control cable) and which fasten the skid shoe to the auger housing. UNTHREAD the cable one full turn. Move the skid shoe to the desired position. Recheck the adjustment. NOTE: Make certain the entire bottom surface of the Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when the skidshoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on correct adjustment is reached. the sk
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Traction Control / Auger Control Lock NOTE: The heated grips are a compliment, NOT a The traction control is located on the right handle. See substitute for proper cold weather outerwear for hands. Figure 7. Squeeze the traction control to engage the It is recommended that the user wear gloves/mittens wheel drive. Release to stop. when operating this snow thrower. This same lever also locks the auger control so you IMPORTANT: Toggle the heated handles switch to the can operate the electric chut
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Headlight The headlight is on whenever the engine is running. Primer Throttle Control The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates Switch the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine Choke Box when pushed down completely. See Figure 9. Safety Ignition Key The safety ignition key must be fully inserted in the switch before the unit will start. Remove the ignition key when the snow thrower is not in use. See Figure 9. Electric Starter Ignition IMPORTANT: Do NOT attempt t
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Connect the power cord (electric start) to the switch To Engage Track Drive box on the engine. Plug the other end of power cord With the engine running near top speed, move the into a three-hole, grounded 120 volt AC receptacle. shift lever into one of the six FORWARD positions Push the primer button three times. If the engine is or two REVERSE positions. Select a speed warm, push the primer button once only. See appropriate for the snow conditions that exist. Figure 9. NOTE: Use s
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SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NEVER attempt to make adjustments WARNING: Drain the gasoline out of your while the engine is running, except where specified in snow thrower’s engine, or place a piece of the operator’s manual. plastic film under the gas cap to avoid spillage before making this adjustment. Chute Directional Adjustment Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by the auger housing. adjusting the angle of the chute a
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Shift Rod Adjustment Drive Shaft To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows. Remove the hairpin clip and slide the clutch rod Drive connector up, to separate the upper shift rod from Sprocket Cable the lower shift rod. See Figure 10. Shaft Place the shift lever into the sixth (6) position. Rotate the shift arm clockwise (from the operator’s position) as far as it will go. Thread the upper shift rod downward until the Pivot elbow on its lower end aligns with the hole found in Fri
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Traction Control / Auger Control Lock Grease Fittings The cams on the ends of the control rods which interlock the traction drive and auger drive levers must Vent Plug be lubricated at least once a season or every 25 hours of operation. The cams can be accessed beneath the handle panel. Use a multi-purpose automotive grease. Shear Bolts Gear Case The gear case is lubricated with grease at the factory. Every 25 hours or once a season, remove the vent plug located on the top of the gear case
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Belt Removal And Replacement Wheel Drive WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire Pulley and ground it against the engine before Auger performing any repairs or maintenance. Drive Wheel Auger Belts Drive Pulley Belt Remove the plastic belt cover at the front of the Idler engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. Pulley Idler See Figure 15. Pulley Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic film under the gas cap. Auger Drive Tip the snow thrower up and fo
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Reassemble the new friction wheel rubber to the friction wheel plates and hub, tightening the six Friction Wheel screws in rotation and with equal force. Position the friction wheel assembly up onto the pin of the shift rod assembly, and slide the shaft Drive Plate through the assembly. Reassemble in reverse Drive Belt order. NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be Stop Bolt certain to remove it. Hex Bolt Support Bracket Washer Track Figure 18 Servicing Friction Wheel Ru
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Follow “Storage” instructions in the Engine Manual. NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in Store in a clean, dry area. Block the snow thrower an poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should up so it is not resting on the rubber auger blades. be taken to rustproof the equipment, especially springs, cables and all moving parts. SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 1. Fill tank with fresh gasoline. 2. Bl
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SECTION 10: Models 724 STE / 926 STE 4 17 11 9 16 13 8 15 10 1 14 5 18 6 3 7 12 3 2 Ref. Part No. Part Description No. 618-0123 RH Housing 1. 618-0418 LH Housing w/Fitting 2. 710-0642 Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 3. 711-0908A Spiral Axle, 24” (724 STE) 4. 711-0909A Spiral Axle, 26” (926 STE) 714-0161 Hi-Pro Key, 3/16 x 5/8 5. 715-0143 Spring Spiral Pin, .25 x 1.25 6. 717-0528 Worm Gear, 20-tooth 7. 717-0526 Worm Shaft 8. 718-0186 Thrust Collar 9. 721-0325 Grease Plug 10. 721-0327 Grease
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Models 724 STE / 926 STE 68 57 27 72 58 70 72 73 57 53 27 69 58 82 55 71 65 27 68 92 80 74 63 59 67 69 27 56 54 58 64 66 81 76 62 31 77 45 78 60 58 79 66 11 75 61 29 45 9 15 51 5 40 5 46 37 47 5 8 2 14 13 24 17 5 20 22 10 14 21 3 11 50 9 18 40 85 84 16 1 4 41 12 10 26 25 31 19 86 43 15 11 87 42 9 27 52 35 7 83 14 39 35 90 9 10 36 14 48 38 89 10 6 91 49 For 88 reference only 7 23 11 44 For reference only 44 32 30 28 18
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Models 724 STE / 926 STE Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 684-0008A Shift Arm Assembly 49. 782-0599 Motor Bracket‡ 1. 710-0262 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.5” 50. 784-5594 Cable Bracket 2. 710-0449 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.25” 51. 784-5604 Handle: Chute Tilt 3. 710-0788 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 1” 52. 629-0936 Harness Assembly: Upper‡ 4. 629-0938A Harness Assembly: Light† 710-0837 C-Sunk Screw #10-16x .625”† 5. 53. 684-0036 Handle Assembly RH 710-0890A Shear Bolt 5/
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Models 724 STE / 926 STE 2 1 3 4 5 11 10 9 15 18 14 6 12 7 8 13 16 22 23 21 27 10 34 28 25 23 9 13 38 26 30 35 19 22 18 32 31 33 16 41 37 36 17 39 40 24 40 42 39 29 20 20
