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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
96194000500
In struc tions. Fail ure to do so
can result in serious injury.
SNOW THROWER
414938 Rev. 3 09.20.07 TH
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 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CAR TON before you attempt to assemble or operate your new 1. Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes snow thrower. Reading the entire manual will familiar- from carton. ize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly, 2. Cut down all four corners of carton and lay panels flat. operation and maintenance of the product. 3. Remove the t
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER INSTALL SPEED CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 1 and 2) 1. Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle. TOOL BOX (See Fig. 8) 2. Insert rod into speed control bracket and secure with A toolbox is provided on your snow thrower. The toolbox is retainer spring. located on top of the belt cover. Store the extra shear bolts, nuts and multi-wrench provided in parts bag in the toolbox. INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD NOTE: The multi-wrench may b
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATOR The auger control rod has the short loop on the end of the HEAD (See Fig. 7) spring as shown. NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into be used to install the chute rotator head. control arm with loop opening up as shown. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base 2. With top end of rod positioned under
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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 DEFLECTOR REMOTE TRACTION DRIVE AUGER SPARK ENGINE OIL CAP CONTROL CONTROL LEVER CONTROL LEVER PLUG WITH DIPSTICK SAFETY LEVER DRIVE SPEED IGNITION CON TROL LEVER KEY GAS O LINE FILLER CAP CHUTE CHOKE DE FLEC TOR CON- TROL FUEL SHUT-OFF LIGHT VALVE THROTTLE / ENGINE DISCHARGE CONTROL CHUTE CONTROL DISCHARGE KNOB CHUTE RECOIL POWER (AUXILIARY) CORD STARTER PLUG ELECTRIC HANDLE OIL DRAIN PLUG START HANDLE BUTTON KNOB CLEAN- OUT PRIM ER TOOL MUF FLER NOTE: ITEMS
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OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result TO USE CHOKE CON TROL (See Fig. 11) 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. 00155 your snow thrower or performing any ad just - • To engage choke, turn knob clockwise. Slowly turn ments or rep
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OPERATION • T o change the deflector position, loosen knob, move de- • Remove the clean-out tool from it's mounting clip. Grasp flector to desired position and tighten knob securely. the tool firmly by the handle and push and twist the tool into the discharge chute to dislodge the blockage. After the packed snow has been dislodged, return the clean- HIGH POSITION out tool to it's mounting clip by pushing it into the clip. • Make sure the discharge chute is pointed in a safe direc- tion (no v
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OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TRACTION DRIVE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 18) CONTROL LEVER The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with oil. 1. Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground. 2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill. • To change engine oil, s
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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 plug
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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 throttle is in STOP 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 contact 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 ADJUST SNOW THROWER HEIGHT
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 8. RELIEVE TENSION ON TRACTION DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 21) 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 HINT: Insert a 3/8" drive ratchet (in the “ON” position) into be replaced. It is recommended that the belt(s) be replaced the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise by a Sears service centre/department.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 22) 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 s
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STORAGE • If possible, store your snow thrower indoors and cover OTHER it to protect it from dust and dirt. • Remove safety ignition key; store it in a safe place. • Cover your snow thrower with a suitable pro tec tive cover • Remove safety ignition key; store it in a safe place. that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. cannot breathe, which allows con den sa tion to form and will cause your snow thrower to rust. • Replace
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IMPORTANTE Procedimientos de Funcionamiento Seguro Para Máquinas Quitanieves Esta máquina puede amputar manos y pies y lanzar objetos. El no observar las siguientes instrucciones de seguridad puede dar lugar a heridas graves. Busque este símbolo que se- ADVERTENCIA: Las máquinas quita- ñala las precauciones de segu- nieves tienen partes giratorias expues- ridad de importancia. Quiere decir tas, que pueden causar heridas graves ¡ATENCIÓN! ¡ESTE ALERTO! SU por contacto, o por material lanzado S
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4. Si la unidad empezara a vibrar de manera anormal, parar 15. No hacer funcionar nunca la máquina quitanieves sin una el motor y controlar inmediatamente para detectar la causa. buena visibilidad o iluminación. Hay que estar siempre Las vibraciones son generalmente indicio de problemas. seguros de los propios pasos y agarrarse firmemente a la empuñadura. Caminar; nunca correr. 5. Parar el motor cada vez que se abandone la posición de funcionamiento, antes de limpiar el alojamiento del colec
