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13524SB 13524SB- -XLS XLS
Owner's Manual / 96193004800 / 2009-07
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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 (1) SAFTEY IGNITION KEY (193071) (198563) (1) AUGER CONTROL ROD (1) TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS (6) SHEAR BOLTS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 (6) LOCKNUTS (192090) 1/4-20 (73800400) ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING (3) RETAINER SPRINGS (169675) (1) WASHER 3/8 (1) LOCKNUT 3/8 (19131316) (73800600) CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL (1) LOCKNUT (1) CARRIAGE BOLT (1) LOCKNUT (1)
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety INSTALL SPEED CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 1 and 2) before you attempt to assemble or operate your new 1. Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle. snow thrower. Reading the entire manual will familiar- 2. Insert rod into speed control bracket and secure with ize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly, retainer spring. operation and maintenance of the product. Your new snow thrower has been as se
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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 eye of cable with loop opening down as shown. 2. Wi
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER (See Figs. 8 and 9) HEAD (See Fig. 7) 1. Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may 5/16-18 carriage bolt and 5/16-18 locknut as shown. be used to install the chute rotater head. Tighten securely. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base 2. Install remote cable eyelet to chute deflector with with discharge open
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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 DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER GAS O LINE ELECTRIC AUGER DEFLECTOR REMOTE FILLER CAP START CONTROL CONTROL LEVER BUTTON LEVER DRIVE SPEED MUF FLER TRACTION RECOIL CON TROL LEVER DRIVE (AUXILIARY) CONTROL STARTER LEVER HANDLE CHUTE CHOKE DE FLEC TOR CON- TROL PRIM ER LH TURN TRIGGER SAFETY IGNITION DISCHARGE KEY CHUTE LIGHT FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE THROTTLE / ENGINE CONTROL HANDLE CLEAN-OUT TOOL KNOB MUF FLER NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL TOOLBOX LOCATI
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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 repairs.
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OPERATION • Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to en gage TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 15) the drive system. The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever • Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward located on the right side handle. or reverse movement of the snow thrower. • Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the SPEED and DIRECTION are controlled by the drive speed auger and throw snow. control lever. • Release the auger control lever to sto
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OPERATION TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 19) TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 21) NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be When pushing or towing your snowthrower, be sure to used to adjust the skid plates. disengage transmission by placing freewheel control into FREE WHEEL po si tion. Freewheel control is located at the Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing rear of snowthrower. and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the ground surface. Adjust skid plate
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OPERATION Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. Engine will CHOKE GAS O LINE ENGINE OIL not develop full power until it has reached normal operat- CONTROL FILLER CAP FILL CAP / DIPSTICK ing temperature. FUEL SHUT- WARM START - ELECTRIC STARTER OFF VALVE Follow the steps above, keeping the choke control in the STARTER “OFF” position. BUTTON COLD START - RECOIL STARTER 1. Insert safety ignition key (packed separately in parts bag) into ignition slot until it clicks. DO NOT turn the
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OPERATION SNOW THROWING TIPS • Always operate the snow thrower with the engine at full throttle. Full throttle offers the best performance. • Go slower in deep, freezing or heavy wet snow. Use the drive speed control, NOT the throttle, to adjust speed. • It is easier and more efficient to remove snow im me- di ate ly after it falls. • The best time to remove snow is the early morning. At this time the snow is usually dry and has not been ex- posed to the direct sun and warming tem per a ture
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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 wire from spark plug. Place wire where it cannot come 1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position. 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 service center/department. the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise to rel
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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 ENGINE OIL Immediately prepare your snow thrower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine days or more. oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this man ual). WARNING: Never store the snow CYLINDER thrower with gaso line in the tank in side a build ing where fumes may reach an 1. Remove spark plug. open flame, spark or pilot light as on a 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through
