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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
PP930ES
In struc tions. Fail ure to do so
can result in serious injury.
SNOW THROWER
199329 Rev. 3 05.25.06 BY
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 muffl er. 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
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PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON 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 SPEED CONTROL snow thrower. Reading the entire manual will familiar- ROD ize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly, operation and maintenance of the product. PLASTIC TIE Your new snow thrower has been as sem bled at the factory UPPER with the ex cep tion of those parts left unassembled for ship- HANDLE ping purposes. All parts such as nuts, wash
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL SPEED CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 1 and 2) 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into pivot bracket with loop opening down as shown. 1. Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle. 2. With top end of rod positioned under left side of control 2. Insert rod into speed control bracket and secure with panel, push rod down and insert top end of rod into hole retainer spring. in drive control bracket. Secure with retainer spring. INSTALL TRAC
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into CHUTE SPRING 1/4-20 control arm with loop opening up as shown. DE FLEC TOR SHOULDER 2. With top end of rod positioned under right side of control BOLT NYLON panel, push down on rod and insert end of rod into hole WASHER in auger control bracket. Secure with retainer spring. HOOK BE TWEEN CABLE HEX NUTS INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD EYELET ON CHUTE (See Fig. 7) ROTATER HEAD 1/4-20 NOTE:
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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 SPARK ENGINE OIL CAP AUGER DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER PLUG WITH DIPSTICK CONTROL SAFETY LEVER DEFLECTOR REMOTE DRIVE SPEED IGNITION CONTROL LEVER CON TROL LEVER KEY GAS O LINE FILLER CAP TRACTION CHUTE CHOKE DRIVE DE FLEC TOR CON- CONTROL TROL LEVER OIL DRAIN LH TURN PLUG TRIGGER THROTTLE / ENGINE CONTROL DISCHARGE CHUTE RECOIL POWER (AUXILIARY) CORD STARTER LIGHT PLUG ELECTRIC HANDLE START FUEL BUTTON SHUT-OFF CLEAN- VALVE HANDLE PRIM ER OUT KNOB TOOL MU
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OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result TO USE CHOKE CON TROL (See Fig. 13) 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
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OPERATION TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 15) TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 17) The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of located on the right side handle. the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control lever located on the left side handle. • Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the auger and throw snow. • Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to en gage the drive system. • Relea
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OPERATION TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 19) WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline to adjust the skid plates. near an open fl ame. Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height gas o hol or using ethanol or methanol) can at- f
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OPERATION COLD START - ELECTRIC STARTER ELECTRIC STARTER 1. Insert safety ignition key into the ignition slot until it 1. Connect the power cord to the engine. clicks. DO NOT turn the key. Keep the extra safety 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole ignition key in a safe place. grounded 120 Volt A.C. receptacle. 2. Place throttle control in FAST position. 3. While the engine is running, push starter button and 3. Rotate choke control to FULL position. spin th
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MAINTENANCE GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that ➀ SAE 30 Motor Oil have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain See “ENGINE” in ➁ snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual. Some ad just - Maintenance section ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower. All adjustments in the Service and Ad just ments section
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MAINTENANCE AUGER GEAR CASE • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • The gear case was fi lled 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
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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 CAUTION: Do not substitute. Use only original TO ADJUST SNOW THROWER HEIGHT equip ment capscrew/shear bolts as sup plied with your snow thrower.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 12. Install the two (2) hex bolts and lock washers and WARNING: Belt replacement requires tighten securely. separation of the snow thrower. While separating the auger housing from the 13. INSTALL ENGINE PULLEY - Place belt in pulley groove frame assembly, it is important that an and slide pulley on crankshaft. Install fl at washer, lock- assistant stand in the operating po si tion washer and bolt and tighten securely (30-35 ft. lbs. and hold the snow thrower han dles
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE SPEED ENGINE Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set See engine manual. for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above CARBURETOR the factory high speed setting can be dangerous and will void the warranty. If you think the engine-governed high Your carburetor is not adjustable. Engine performance should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet (2,134 speed needs adjusting, contact a qualifi ed service center, which has proper e
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TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualifi ed 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.
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LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer pur- chaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we fi nd to be defective due to materials or workmanship. This Warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusi
