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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
961940008
In struc tions. Fail ure to do so
can result in serious injury.
SNOW THROWER
428707 10.21.09 SR
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
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, 16. Never touch a hot engine or muffler. stop the engine and make certain the collector/impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge to prevent someone from accidentally starting the en- chute is the most common cause of injury associated with gine. snow throwers. Never u
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PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON (1) AUGER CONTROL ROD (1) MULTI- WRENCH (180684) (3) RETAINER SPRINGS (2) FLAT WASHERS (169675) (1) POWER CORD (198563) (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING (2) CARRIAGE BOLTS 3/8-16 x 2.25 SAFTEY IGNITION KEY(S) (422663) (1) WASHER 3/8 (1) LOCKNUT 3/8 (19131316) (73800600) (2) HANDLE KNOBS EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS (2) SHEAR BOLTS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 (2) LOCKNUTS (192090) 1/4-20 (73800400) ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE (See Figs. 3 and 4) 1. Raise upper handle to the operating position and tight en handle knobs securely. Additional carriage The traction drive control rod is installed on the snow bolts, washers and handle knobs are in bag of parts. thrower. Use to secure upper handle to lower handle. Install 1. Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle. in lower holes in handles. 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 ROTATOR 1. Retrieve vinyl sleeve and spring from bag of parts and HEAD (See Fig. 7) 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 rotator head. vinyl sleeve. Hook spring in hole in rod end. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base
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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 DEFLECTOR REMOTE TRACTION DRIVE START CONTROL CONTROL LEVER CONTROL LEVER BUTTON LEVER GAS O LINE DRIVE SPEED FILLER CAP CON TROL LEVER POWER CORD PLUG CHOKE CHUTE CON- DE FLEC TOR TROL SAFETY LIGHT IGNITION KEY ON / OFF SWITCH DISCHARGE CHUTE PRIM ER CONTROL DISCHARGE KNOB CHUTE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE RECOIL (AUXILIARY) STARTER HANDLE HANDLE CLEAN-OUT KNOB TOOL MUF FLER NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL TOOLBOX LOCATION ON THE ENGI
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OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Figs. 11 & 12) 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 00155 severe injury from contact, or from ma- your snow thrower or performing any ad just- terial thrown from the discharge chute. ments or repairs. We recommend standard safe ty glas
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OPERATION TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 13) The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever DISCHARGE CHUTE located on the right side handle. • Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the auger and throw snow. • Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow. CLEAN-OUT TOOL AUGER CONTROL LEVER MOUNTING CLIP FIG. 14 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 15) SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control
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OPERATION ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 17) TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 16) • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over- NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be 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 auger housing Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar a
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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 that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. To SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual. Some ad just - See “ENGINE” ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain in Maintenance your snow thrower. All adjustments in the Service and section Ad just ments section
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MAINTENANCE AUGER GEAR CASE • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • The gear case was filled with lubricant to the proper • Catch oil in a suitable container. level at the factory. The only time the lubricant needs NOTE: The left side wheel may be removed from snow attention is if service has been performed on the gear thrower for easier access to the oil drain plug and place- case. ment of a suitable container. The unit tilted, resting on the • If lubricant is required, use only Ronex E
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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. SNOW THROWER 3. Align holes in impeller hub with holes in impeller shaft and install two (2) new 1/4-20 x 1-5/8" capscrew/shear TO
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 20) 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. 21) ENGINE • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle. See engine manual. IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the in- CARBURETOR nermost hole in axle and the wheel hub hole. To dis en gage Your carburetor is not adjustable. Engine performance drive system from the wheels (for pushing or trans port ing should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet (2,134 the snow thrower), remove klik pin from wheel hub and meters)
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STORAGE Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the FUEL SYS TEM season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, WARNING: Never store the snow fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, alcohol blended fuels thrower with gaso line in the tank in side (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract a build ing where fumes may reach an mois
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TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualified 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 switch OUT. 2. Push safety ignition switch IN. 3. Out of fuel. 3. Fill fuel tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Throttle in STOP position. 4. Move throttle to FAST position. (or ON/OFF switch is OFF). 5. Choke in OFF po
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL NUMBER 96194000801 AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 5 11 11 6 7 15 16 14 12 8 11 4 13 17 12 3 10 11 1 37 9 2 9 9 37 33 32 34 30 31 31 26 36 29 20 27 21 22 28 23 25 24 35 23 22 21 2 (EXPLODED) 18 19 01.07.026-C 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. 38
