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15530SB 15530SB-LS -LS
Operator's Manual / 96193003801 / 2009-06
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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, 16. Never touch a hot engine or muffler. stop the engine and make certain the collector/impel- ler and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the chute is the most common cause of injury associated with engine. snow throwers. Never u
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PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON (1) MULTI- (1) FUEL STABILIZER PACKET WRENCH (180684) (1) POWER CORD (1) SAFTEY IGNITION KEY (198563) (193071) (1) AUGER CONTROL ROD (1) TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (2) FLAT WASHERS (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS (6) (2) SHOULDER (2) LOCKNUTS (2) CARRIAGE BOLTS BOLT 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 1/4-20 3/8-16 x 2.25 (192090) (73800400) ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING (3) RETAINER SPRINGS (2) HANDLE KNOBS (169675) (1) WASHER 3/8 (1) LOCKNUT 3/8 (19131316) (73800600) CH
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION NOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD 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 has the long loop on the end UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE of the spring as shown. 1. Raise upper handle to the operating position and 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into tight en handle knobs securely. Additional carriage pivot bracket w
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD (See Fig. 7) The auger control rod has the short loop on the end of the spring as shown. NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to install the chute rotater head. 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into control arm with loop opening up as shown. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening toward front o
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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 securely. 3. Install spring hooks between hex nuts on chute rotater head and into hole in chute deflector as shown. SPRING 1/4-20 CHUTE SHOULDER DE FLEC TOR BOLT HOOK BE
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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 FILLER CAP START TRACTION AUGER DEFLECTOR BUTTON DRIVE REMOTE CONTROL DRIVE SPEED CONTROL MUF FLER RECOIL LEVER CONTROL CON TROL LEVER LEVER (AUXILIARY) LEVER STARTER HANDLE CHOKE CHUTE CON- DE FLEC TOR TROL PRIM ER LH TURN TRIGGER SAFETY IGNITION DISCHARGE LIGHT KEY FUEL CHUTE SHUT-OFF VALVE THROTTLE / ENGINE HANDLE KNOB CONTROL CLEAN-OUT TOOL MUF FLER TOOLBOX NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION
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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 TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 15) • Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to en gage the drive system. The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever located on the right side handle. • Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward or reverse movement of the snow thrower. • Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the auger and throw snow. SPEED and DIRECTION are controlled by the drive speed control lever. • Release the auger control lever to sto
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OPERATION TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 19) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 21) used to adjust the skid plates. The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped, from Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing the factory, already filled with oil. and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the 1. Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground. ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenl
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE 6. When the engine starts, release the recoil starter han dle • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position. and slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” posi- tion. Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. Engine will is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is not develop full power until it has reached norma
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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 STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or ad- 2. Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug just ments: wire from spark plug. Place 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
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 24) 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 qualified service center. 8. With tension relieved on idler, install new traction drive NOTE: It is recommended th
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 25) ENGINE • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle. See engine manual. IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the CARBURETOR axle hole closest to the end of the shaft – do not use the Your carburetor is not adjustable. Engine performance hole in the wheel hub (if equipped). Inner hole in axle and should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet (2,134 hole in wheel hub are not used for your model snow thrower. meters
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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 a qualified 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. is not inserted. 3. Out of fuel. 3. Refill fuel tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Throttle in STOP position. 4. Move throttle to FAST position. 5. Choke in OFF position. 5. Move to FULL positio
