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10527STE
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 INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL (See Fig. 7) (See Figs. 8 and 9) 1. Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may 5/16-18 carriage bolt, 5/16 fl at washer and 5/16-18 be used to install the chute rotater head. locknut as shown. Tighten securely. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base 2. Install remote cable eyelet to chute defl ector
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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 DEFLECTOR REMOTE LEVER DRIVE SPEED IGNITION CONTROL LEVER CON TROL LEVER KEY GAS O LINE FILLER CAP TRACTION CHUTE CHOKE DRIVE DE FLEC TOR CON- CONTROL TROL LEVER OIL DRAIN LH TURN PLUG TRIGGER THROTTLE / ENGINE CONTROL LIGHT DISCHARGE CHUTE RECOIL POWER (AUXILIARY) CORD STARTER PLUG ELECTRIC HANDLE START FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE HANDLE BUTTON KNOB PRIM ER CLEAN-OUT TOOL MUF FLE
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OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result To engage choke, turn knob clockwise. Slowly turn knob counterclockwise to disengage. in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your snow thrower or performing any ad just - ments or repairs. We recommend standard safe ty glasses OFF FULL or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER Know how to operate
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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. Releas
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OPERATION TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 19) 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, before per- STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop. forming any service or ad just ments: 2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place 1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position. wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. Remove safety ignition key. 3. Align holes in impeller hub with holes in impeller shaft and install two (2) new 1/4-20 x 1-5/8" ca
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 23) 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. 24) 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 axle hole closest to the end of the shaft – do not use the ENGINE hole in the wheel hub (if equipped). Inner hole in axle and See engine manual. hole in wheel hub are not used
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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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REPAIR PARTS AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 10527STE (HL1027STEB), PRODUCT NO. 954 63 35-45 48 51 49 33 35 47 32 36 19 34 37 27 44 43 45 42 38 27 50 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 24 11 27 31 27 53 18 30 22 26 21 54 25 19 24 20 23 20
