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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NUMBER:
WARNING:
Read the Owner's Manual and
fol low all Warnings and Safety
P8527ESA
In struc tions. Fail ure to do so
can result in serious injury.
SNOW THROWER
185143 Rev 1 01.25.08 BY/TH
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
Printed in U.S.A.
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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 ALERT!
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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 traffic. • Never direct discharge at b
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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 man u 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 ex cep 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 AUGER AUGER TRACTION DRIVE RETAINER CONTROL CONTROL CON TROL LEVER SPRING RETAINER ROD LEVER SPRING TRACTION DRIVE CON TROL ROD DRIVE AUGER CONTROL CONTROL BRACKET BRACKET FIG. 4 FIG. 6 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
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL INSTALL WEIGHT BAG (See Fig. 10) (See Figs. 8 and 9) Though seldom required, the weight bag will re duce the 1. Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with ten den cy of the auger housing to ride up on hard, icy drifts. 5/16-18 carriage bolt, flat washer and 5/16-18 locknut Should conditions require it, install as follows: as shown. Tighten securely. 1. Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Install
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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 LEVER DRIVE SPEED DEFLECTOR REMOTE IGNITION CON TROL LEVER CONTROL LEVER KEY GAS O LINE FILLER CAP TRACTION CHUTE CHOKE DRIVE DE FLEC TOR CON- CONTROL TROL LEVER THROTTLE / LH TURN ENGINE TRIGGER CONTROL OIL DRAIN PLUG LIGHT RECOIL POWER (AUXILIARY) CORD STARTER PLUG ELECTRIC HANDLE START FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE HANDLE BUTTON KNOB DISCHARGE PRIM ER CHUTE MUF FLER NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE
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OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result TO USE CHOKE CON TROL (See Fig. 14) 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 clockwise. Slowly turn ments or repairs.
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OPERATION DISCHARGE CHUTE CAUTION: Do not move speed con trol le ver CONTROL LEVER when traction drive control lever is en gaged. Damage to the snow thrower can result. • Slower speeds are for heavier snow and faster speeds are for light snow and transporting the snow thrower. It is recommended that you use a slower speed until you are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower. NOTE: When both traction drive and auger control levers are engaged, the traction drive control lever will
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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 flame. 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 ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height gas o hol or using ethanol or methanol) can at- f
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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 the starter fo
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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. All adjustments in the Service and Ad just ments section of
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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 classification SF-SJ. 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 of this
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 1. Disengage all controls and move throttle control to WARNING: To avoid serious injury, STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop. before performing any service or ad- 2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place just ments: it wear it cannot come in contact with spark 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) new 1/4-20 x 1-5/8" caps
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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 qualified service center. 8. With tension relieved on idler, install new traction drive NOTE: It is recommended th
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TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 24) NOTE: To seal punctures or prevent flat 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 in- nermost hole in axle and the wheel hub hole. To dis en gage ENGINE drive system from the wheels (for pushing or trans port ing See engine manual. the snow thrower), remove kli
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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. Fill fuel tank. 4. Throttle in STOP position. 4. Move throttle to FAST position. 5. Choke in OFF position. 5. Move to FULL position. 6. Primer not depressed.
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL NUMBER P8527ESA AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 48 51 49 33 35 47 32 36 19 34 37 27 44 43 45 42 38 50 27 43 46 41 42 40 16 39 14 4 13 6 15 6 6 12 6 5 9 7 7 21 18 26 19 8 28 20 10 21 29 23 25 6 28 11 24 27 31 27 19 1 19 30 26 25 18 21 24 3 2 19 20 22 23 20
