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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
961940009
In struc tions. Fail ure to do so
can result in serious injury.
SNOW THROWER
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
428558 Rev.3 08.31.09 SR Printed in 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, 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) POWER CORD (1) MULTI- (198563) WRENCH (180684) (3) RETAINER SPRINGS (169675) (2) LOCKNUTS (2) SHEAR BOLTS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 1/4-20 (192090) (2) FLAT WASHERS (73800400) (2) CARRIAGE BOLTS 3/8-16 x 2.25 SAFTEY IGNITION KEY(S) (1) WASHER 3/8 (1) LOCKNUT 3/8 (422663) (73800600) (19131316) (2) HANDLE KNOBS (1) LOCKNUT (1) CARRIAGE BOLT (1) LOCKNUT (1) SHOULDER (1) SPRING 5/16-18 5/16-18 x 5/8 1/4-20 BOLT 1/4-20 (751153) (72250505) (191730) (179829) (184505) 4
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower. Reading the entire manual will familiarize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly, operation and maintenance of the product. 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 s
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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) 1. Retrieve vinyl sleeve and spring from bag of parts and The traction drive control rod is installed on the snow retrieve the auger control rod from carton chute tray. Slide straight rod end through the small hole in the thrower. vinyl sleeve. Hook spring in hole in rod end. 1. Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle. 2. Hook end of spring into control arm w
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL HEAD (See Fig. 7) (See Figs. 8 and 9) 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 MUF FLER ELECTRIC AUGER DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER START CONTROL BUTTON LEVER DEFLECTOR TRACTION DRIVE SPEED GAS O LINE REMOTE DRIVE CON TROL LEVER FILLER CAP CONTROL CONTROL POWER LEVER LEVER CORD PLUG CHUTE CHOKE CON- DE FLEC TOR TROL SAFETY IGNITION KEY LH TURN TRIGGER ON / OFF SWITCH DISCHARGE CHUTE PRIM ER FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE LIGHT RECOIL (AUXILIARY) STARTER HANDLE HANDLE CLEAN-OUT TOOL KNOB MUF FLER NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL TOOLBOX L
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OPERATION TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 13) The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- can result in severe eye damage. Always wear 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
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OPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 16) USING THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL (See Fig. 15) SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of In certain snow conditions, the discharge chute may be- the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control come clogged with ice and snow. Use the clean-out tool lever located on the left side handle. to dislodge this blockage. • Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to en gage the drive system. When cleaning, repairing, or in spect
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OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 18) 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 6. When the engine starts, release the recoil starter han dle and slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” posi- • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position. tion. Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. Engine will A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter not develop full power until it has reached normal operat- is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plu
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MAINTENANCE GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must See “ENGINE” in maintain snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual. Some Maintenance section ad just ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower. General Purpose All adjustments in the Service and Ad ju
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MAINTENANCE SNOW THROWER Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil fill Always observe safety rules when performing main te nance. cap / dipstick securely each time you check the oil level. TIRES TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL • Maintain proper air pressure in both tires Determine temperature range anticipated before next oil (14–17 P.S.I.). change. All oil must meet API service classification SG–SL. • Keep tires free of gas
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS To replace the capscrew/shear bolts: WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before 1. Disengage all controls and move throttle control to performing any service or ad just ments: STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop. 1. Be sure the on/off switch is in the 2. Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug OFF position. wire from spark plug. Place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. 2. Remove safety ignition key. 3. Align holes in impelle
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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 pulleys. the belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should be replaced. It is recommended that the belt(s) be HINT: Insert a 3/8" drive ratchet (in the “ON” position) into replaced 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. 23) TO ADJUST CABLE TENSION (See Fig. 24) • 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 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 an authorized service center/department. 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 with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. ON/OFF switch is OFF. 4. ON/OFF switch to ON position. 5. Choke in OFF position. 5. Move to F
