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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
• Español, p. 19
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NUMBER:
WARNING:
Read the Owner's Manual and
fol low all Warnings and Safety
96194000506
In struc tions. Fail ure to do so
can result in serious injury.
SNOW THROWER
424027 10.03.08 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) TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (1) MULTI- WRENCH (180684) (2) FLAT WASHERS (1) POWER CORD (198563) (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE (3) RETAINER SPRINGS (169675) ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING (2) CARRIAGE BOLTS 3/8-16 x 2.25 (1) SAFTEY IGNITION KEY (193071) (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) SPACERS (2) LOCKNUTS (198636) (198638) 1/4-20 (73800400) ASSEMBLY / PRE
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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 AUGER GAS O LINE ELECTRIC DEFLECTOR REMOTE TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL FILLER CAP START BUTTON CONTROL LEVER CONTROL LEVER LEVER RECOIL DRIVE SPEED MUF FLER (AUXILIARY) CON TROL LEVER STARTER HANDLE CHUTE CHOKE DE FLEC TOR CON- TROL LIGHT PRIM ER SAFETY DISCHARGE IGNITION CHUTE KEY CONTROL ON / OFF DISCHARGE KNOB SWITCH CHUTE HANDLE CLEAN-OUT KNOB TOOL MUF FLER NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL TOOLBOX LOCATION ON THE ENGINE. ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH
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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 posit
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OPERATION TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 12) 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. 13 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 14) 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. 16) TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 15) • 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 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- tion. designed to operate on 120 Volt A.C. household current. • Be sure your house is a 120 Vol
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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 8. RELIEVE TENSION ON TRACTION DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 19) 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 service centre/department. to rel
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 20) 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 señala las ADVERTENCIA: Las máquinas quita- precauciones de seguridad de im- nieves tienen partes giratorias expues- portancia. Quiere decir ¡ATENCIÓN! tas, que pueden causar heridas graves ¡ESTE ALERTO! SU SEGURIDAD por contacto, o por material la
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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
