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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
961980021
In struc tions. Fail ure to do so
can result in serious injury.
SNOW THROWER
420917 Rev 2 08.19.08 TH
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
Printed in the U.S.A.
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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) FUEL STABILIZER PACKET (1) POWER CORD (198563) (1) SAFTEY IGNITION KEY (1) AUGER CONTROL ROD (193071) (1) TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (1) MULTI- (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE WRENCH (180684) EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS (2) SHEAR BOLTS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 (2) SPACERS (2) LOCKNUTS (198636) (198638) 1/4-20 (73800400) ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING (2) FLAT WASHERS (3) RETAINER SPRINGS (169675) (1) WASHER 3/8 (1) LOCKNUT 3/8 (2) CARRIAGE BOLTS (19131316) (73800600) 3/8-16 x 2.25 CHUT
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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 ROTATOR 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 rotator 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, nylon washer 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 TO
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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 GAS O LINE ELECTRIC CONTROL LEVER AUGER DRIVE FILLER CAP START BUTTON CONTROL SPEED DEFLECTOR REMOTE LEVER CON TROL RECOIL CONTROL LEVER LEVER MUF FLER (AUXILIARY) STARTER HANDLE TRACTION CHUTE CHOKE DRIVE DE FLEC TOR CON- CONTROL TROL LEVER PRIM ER LH TURN TRIGGER SAFETY IGNITION KEY DISCHARGE ON / OFF LIGHT CHUTE SWITCH HANDLE CLEAN-OUT KNOB TOOL MUF FLER NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL TOOLBOX LOCATION ON THE ENGINE. ACTUAL LOCAT
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OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result The DIRECTION in which snow is to be thrown is controlled in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which by the discharge chute control lever. can result in severe eye damage. Always wear • T o change the discharge chute position, press down ward safety glasses or eye shields while operating on discharge chute control lever and move lever left 00155 your snow thrower or performing any ad just- or right until chute is in desired positio
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OPERATION USING THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL (See Fig. 14) 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. Damage to the snow thrower can result. come clogged with ice and snow. Use the clean-out tool to dislodge this blockage. • Slower speeds are for heavier snow and faster speeds are for light snow and transporting the snow thrower. It When cleaning, repairing, or in spect ing, make is recommended tha
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OPERATION TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 17) ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 18) TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 17) NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over- NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to adjust the skid plates. fill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with used to adjust the skid plates. a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Skid plates are located on each side of the aug
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE 5. Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap back. Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter 6. When the engine starts, release the recoil starter han dle is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is and slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” posi- designed to operate on 120 Volt A.C. household current. tion. • Be sure your house is a 120 V
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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. SAE 5W-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” ad just ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower. All adjustments in the Service in Maintenance and Ad just ments section of this ma
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MAINTENANCE AUGER GEAR CASE 1. Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Place wire where it cannot come • The gear case was filled with lubricant to the proper in contact with plug. level at the factory. The only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear 2. Clean area around drain plug. case. 3. Remove drain plug and drain oil in a suitable container. • If lubricant is required, use only Ronex ED #1 4. Install drain p
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or ad just ments: 1. Be sure the on/off switch is in the OFF position. 2. Remove safety ignition key. 3. Make sure the augers and all mov ing parts have completely stopped. 4. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it can not come in contact with plug. 1. Disengage all controls and move throttle control to SNOW THROWER STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop. TO ADJUST SN
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 21) 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 service centre/department. the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise to rel
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: To seal punctures or prevent flat tires due to slow TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 22) 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 ENGINE axle hole closest to the end of the shaft – do not use the hole in the wheel hub (if equipped). Inner hole in axle and See engine manual. hole in w
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TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualified 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. 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 961980021 (96198002100) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 5 11 11 6 7 15 16 14 12 8 13 11 4 12 17 3 11 10 1 9 2 33 32 34 30 31 31 26 36 29 28 20 27 21 22 23 25 35 24 23 22 2 (EXPLODED) 21 19 18 01.07.004-B NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. 20
