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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
PP291EPS27
In struc tions. Fail ure to do so
can result in serious injury.
SNOW THROWER
428543 Rev.1 07.07.09 SR
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
Printed in the 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 (2) SAFTEY IGNITION KEY (1) WASHER 3/8 (1) LOCKNUT 3/8 (422663) (19131316) (73800600) (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 (184505) (751153) (72250505) (191730) (179829) AS
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION NOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD chute rotator head to snow thrower and making ad just ments (See Figs. 3 and 4) to the skid plates. The traction drive control rod is installed on the snow UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE thrower. 1. Raise upper handle to the operating position and 1. Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle. tight en handle knobs securely. Additional carriage 2. With top end of rod positioned unde
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) HEAD (See Fig. 7) 1. Retrieve vinyl sleeve and spring from bag of parts and 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 rotater head. vinyl sleeve. Hook spring in hole in rod end. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL CHECK TIRE PRESSURE (See Figs. 8 and 9) The tires on your snow thrower were overinflated at the fac- 1. Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with tory for shipping purposes. Correct and equal tire pres sure 5/16-18 carriage bolt and 5/16-18 locknut as shown. is important for best snow throwing performance. Tighten securely. • Reduce tire pressure to 14-17 PSI. 2. Install remote cable eyelet to chute deflector with 1/
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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 DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER AUGER START CONTROL BUTTON LEVER DEFLECTOR REMOTE DRIVE SPEED GAS O LINE CONTROL LEVER CON TROL LEVER FILLER CAP POWER CORD PLUG CHUTE CHOKE DE FLEC TOR CON- TRACTION TROL DRIVE CONTROL LEVER SAFETY IGNITION KEY LH TURN TRIGGER ON / OFF SWITCH DISCHARGE LIGHT CHUTE PRIM ER FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE RECOIL (AUXILIARY) STARTER HANDLE HANDLE CLEAN-OUT TOOL KNOB MUF FLER NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL TOOLBOX LOC
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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. We recommend standard safe ty glasses Keep
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OPERATION USING THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL (See Fig. 15) • Slower speeds are for heavier snow and faster speeds are for light snow and transporting the snow thrower. It In certain snow conditions, the discharge chute may be- is recommended that you use a slower speed until you come clogged with ice and snow. Use the clean-out tool are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower. to dislodge this blockage. NOTE: When both traction drive and auger control levers When cleaning, repairing, or in sp
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OPERATION NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE over gravel or rocky surfaces. Objects such as gravel, rocks CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 20) or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped, from impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property the factory, already filled with oil. dam age or damage to the snow thrower. 1. Check engine oil with snow thrower on level groun
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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 ➀ 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 ➁ 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 ➂ At least once a season, check to see if you sh
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MAINTENANCE BELTS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Check belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours Determine temperature range anticipated before next oil of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not change. All oil must meet API service classification SG–SL. ad just able. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. • Be sure snow thrower is on level surface. (See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in the Service and • Oil will drain more freely when warm. Adjustments section of this manu
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 1. Disengage all controls and move throttle control to WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop. performing any service or ad just ments: 2. Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Place wire where it cannot come 1. Be sure the on/off switch is in the in contact with spark plug. OFF position. 3. Align holes in impeller hub with holes in impeller shaft 2. Remove safety ignition key. a
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 23) 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 re
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE SPEED TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 24) Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle. for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the the factory high speed setting can be dangerous and will axle hole closest to the end of the shaft – do not use the void the warranty. If you think the engine-governed high 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 FULL posi
