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1 1830HV 830HV
Operator's Manual
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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) POWER CORD (1) MULTI- (3) RETAINER (198563) WRENCH SPRINGS (180684) (169675) (2) LOCKNUTS (2) SHEAR BOLTS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 1/4-20 (192090) (73800400) (2) FLAT WASHERS SAFTEY IGNITION KEY (S) (422663) (2) CARRIAGE BOLTS (1) LOCKNUT (1) CARRIAGE BOLT 3/8-16 x 2.25 5/16-18 5/16-18 x 5/8 (751153) (72250505) (1) LOCKNUT (1) SHOULDER (1) WASHER 3/8 (1) LOCKNUT 3/8 1/4-20 BOLT 1/4-20 (1) SPRING (2) HANDLE KNOBS (191730) (179829) (184505) (19131316) (73800600) AS
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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 is installed on the snow UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE thrower. 1. Raise upper handle to the operating position and 1. Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle. tight en handle knobs securely. Additional carriage 2. With top end of rod positioned under
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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) 1. Retrieve vinyl sleeve and spring from bag of parts and retrieve the auger control rod from carton chute tray. NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may Slide straight rod end through the small hole in the be used to install the chute rotater head. vinyl sleeve. Hook spring in hole in rod end. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base
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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 MUF FLER ELECTRIC DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER START BUTTON TRACTION AUGER DEFLECTOR GAS O LINE DRIVE REMOTE CONTROL FILLER CAP DRIVE SPEED CONTROL POWER LEVER CONTROL CON TROL LEVER LEVER CORD LEVER PLUG CHOKE CON- CHUTE TROL DE FLEC TOR SAFETY IGNITION KEY ON / OFF LH TURN SWITCH TRIGGER PRIM ER DISCHARGE LIGHT CHUTE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE RECOIL (AUXILIARY) STARTER HANDLE HANDLE KNOB CLEAN-OUT TOOL MUF FLER TOOLBOX NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOC
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OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 13) in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- posed rotating parts, which can cause safety glasses or eye shields while operating severe injury from contact, or from ma- your snow thrower or performing any ad just- terial thrown from the discharge chute. ments or repairs. W e recommend standard safe ty glasses Keep th
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OPERATION USING THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL (See Fig. 15) CAUTION: Do not move speed con trol le ver In certain snow conditions, the discharge chute may be- when traction drive control lever is en gaged. come clogged with ice and snow. Use the clean-out tool Damage to the snow thrower can result. to dislodge this blockage. • Slower speeds are for heavier snow and faster speeds When cleaning, repairing, or in spect ing, make are for light snow and transporting the snow thrower. It certain all contro
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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. 19) 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 evenly
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE 5. Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap back. • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position. 6. When the engine starts, release the recoil starter han dle Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt and slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” posi- A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter tion. is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 Vol
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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 1. Be sure the on/off switch is in the wire from spark plug. Place wire where it cannot come OFF position. in contact with plug. 2. Remove safety ignition key. 3. Align holes in impeller hub with holes in impeller shaft and inst
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 22) 8. 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 Sears service center/department. the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 23) 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
