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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Large Frame
Snowthrowers
8526 Models 11532 Models
Mfg. No. Description Mfg. No. Description
1694984 L8526E, 8.5HP Snowthrower 1694987 L11532E, 11.5HP Snowthrower
1695082 L8526EX, 8.5HP Snowthrower (CE) 1694996 115328E, 11.5HP Snowthrower
1694993 85268E, 8.5HP Snowthrower 1695096 E115328E, 11.5HP Snowthrower (CE)
1695093 E85268E, 8.5HP Snowthrower (CE)
9528 Models
Mfg. No. Description
1694985 L9528E, 9.5HP Snowthrower
1695083 L9528EX, 9.5HP Snowthrower (CE)
1694994 95288E, 9.5HP
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Table of Contents Regular Maintenance CONTENTS: Schedule........................................................18 Safety Rules & Information Checking Tire Pressure .................................18 General............................................................2 Auger Gear Case Lubrication ........................18 Training ............................................................4 Lubrication.....................................................19 Preparation .........................
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Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manu- factured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is mis- used, or not properly maintained, it can be dangerous! Remember, you are responsible for your safety and that of those around you. Use common sense, and think through what you are doing. If you are not s
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Safety Rules and Information Moving Parts This equipment has many moving parts that can injure you or someone else. However, if you are standing in the operator’s position, and follow all the rules in this book, the unit is safe to operate. The auger and impeller have spinning parts that can amputate hands and feet. Do not allow anyone near the equipment while it is running! DO NOT clear the discharge chute by hand. If the chute becomes plugged, stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to
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Safety Rules & Information This machine is capable to amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. TRAINING OPERATION 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 1. Do not put hand
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Safety Rules 21. Keep in mind the operator is responsible for acci- 8. Always follow the engine manual instructions for stor- dents occurring to other people or property. age preparations before storing the unit for both short 22. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and and long term periods. above, are involved in a large percentage of power 9. Always follow the engine manual instructions for equipment-related injuries. These operators should proper start-up procedures when returning t
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Decals DECALS The safety decals below are on your unit. This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment. at once. See your local dealer for replacements. Although reading this manual and safety instructions it These labels are easily applied and will act as a constant contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowl- v
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Decals ALL MODEL DECALS Part No. 1733443 Chute Release Part No. 1732618 Shift Decal CE MODEL DECALS Part No. 1733059 - DANGER / WARNING Part No. 1733060 - DANGER / WARNING Main Dash Decal, CE, w/ Easy Turn Main Dash Decal, CE, w/o Easy Turn Part No. 1727207 Part No. 1727208 Discharge Chute Auger Danger Decal Danger Decal 7
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Safety Icons SAFETY ICONS WARNING: READ OPERATOR’S WARNING: DISMEMBERMENT. MANUAL. This machine can amputate limbs. Read and understand the Operator’s Keep bystanders and children away Manual before using this machine. when engine is running. DANGER: DISMEMBERMENT. DANGER: THROWN OBJECTS. The auger can amputate limbs. Keep This machine is capable of throwing hands and feet away from auger and objects and debris. Keep bystanders rotating parts. away. WARNING: REMOVE KEY BEFORE DANGER: DIS
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S SA AM MP PL LE E S SA AM MP PL LE E Identification Numbers North American / CE Models CE Models (Only) PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Model Description Name/Number Identification Numbers Unit MFG Number Unit SERIAL Number When contacting your authorized dealer for replace- ment parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Dealer Name Date Purchased Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identi- fication numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access.
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Features, Controls, & Operation Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name, location, and function of these controls so that you will better understand the safety and operating instructions provided in this manual. CONTROL LOCATIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, and driving require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for
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Features & Controls Auger Control Fuel Engages the auger/impeller when depressed. Releasing Fuel tank filler cap (see illustration). Note: The fuel shut the control stops the auger/impeller. off valve is located under the fuel tank or on the front of the engine. Close the valve when the snowthrower is not in use. Open the valve before starting. Chute Direction Control Push the lever forward to unlock the rotator control. Primer Button Moving the lever to the left will turn the spout to the
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Operation GENERAL OPERATION WARNING This unit is a “two-stage” snowthrower. CHECKS BEFORE EACH START-UP The first stage is the auger, which feeds the snow 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts, back into the impeller housing. The second stage bolts and clips are secure. is the impeller, which throws the snow out the 2. Check to make sure that the clean-out is attached to discharge chute. If bodily contact is made with the auger housing. Do not operate the machine with- the aug
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Operation STARTING CONTROLS F G B E See Figure 1 for the following instructions. A Electric Start C A. Electric Start Button - The Electric Start Button (A) activates an electric starter mounted to the D engine, eliminating the need to pull the starter han- dle. The Electric Start Button operates on 120 Volts AC, which is provided by connection to the extension cord provided with units equipped with this feature. Connect this extension cord ONLY to a properly grounded 3 prong electrical outlet.
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Operation 5. When BOTH levers are depressed, the Free-Hand™ STARTING THE ENGINE Control is activated. This allows Auger Engage 1. Turn the fuel valve (B, Figure 1, Intek Models) to the Control to be released — YET AUGER ROTATION ON position. WILL CONTINUE — until the Free-Hand™ Control 2. Switch the stop switch (H, Power Built models) to the is released. on position. 6. Select forward or reverse speeds as needed using 3. Insert the engine key (F) into the engine key slot and the Speed Selector (
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Operation GROUND SPEED SELECTOR Use the speed selector (A, Figure 2) to control the drive speed of the snowthrower. There are five forward speeds and two reverse speeds. A Use the lower speeds to blow deep or wet snow. Use the higher speeds to blow light snow or to drive the snow- thrower without blowing snow. B To change speeds, release the auger control lever (B, Figure 2), then move the speed selector to the desired setting. Fully depress the control levers to resume. ENGINE SPEED Always ru
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Operation FULL TRACTION EASY TURN™ TRACTION Easy Turn™ Easy Turn™ Lever Lever Released Engaged Left Wheel Freewheels, Both Wheels Drive Right Wheel Drives Figure 5. Easy Turn Control A B EASY TURN™ FREEWHEELING AND TRACTION DRIVE LOCK While Clearing Snow: For easy turning when using the snowthrower, squeeze the Easy Turn™ lever (Figure 5). Engaging the Easy Turn™ lever releases the left traction wheel but allows the right wheel to continue driving (Figure 5). Releasing Figure 6. Traction Dri
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Operation AFTER EACH USE WARNING Normal use of the snowthrower may result in a build-up Never store the unit, with gasoline in engine or of packed snow in and around the starter cord housing fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, and around engine controls. Heat from the engine will poorly ventilated enclosures. Gasoline fumes may usually prevent the snow from freezing solid while the reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (such as unit is running, but after the engine is shut down, s
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Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED FREQUENCY NOTES Check / Lubricate Free-Hand Linkage. 10 Hours 10W Oil Lubricate snowthrower. 10 Hours 10W Oil and Grease Check tire pressure. Monthly 20 psi (1.38 bar) See Engine Manual + ; Change engine oil.* 50 Hours See Engine Manual + Clean or replace spark plug. Yearly See page 24 Check drive linkage/belt tension. 4-6 Hours Lithium Grease Lubricate Axle Shafts. Yearly Grease Check auger gear case lubrication.** 25 Hours Lithium
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Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION IMPORTANT NOTE It is very important that grease fittings on the auger shaft are lubricated regularly. If auger A rusts to shaft, damage to worm gear may occur if shear pins do not break. To prevent wheels rusting to axles, it is also necessary to remove the wheels and grease the axles regularly. Remove wheels and grease axles once each year. Apply 5W-30 synthetic motor oil to the friction disk drive Figure 10. Drive Lubrication hex shaft (A, Figure 10). A. Hex Sha
