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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- Mower Deck MFG Number Mower Deck SERIAL Number 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
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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. 1,2.. Manual Electric Rotator Rotator Model Model 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 wha
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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 Models with Electric Chute Rotator: Depressing the Primer Button chute rotator switch rotates the chute left or right. When
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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 handle on the machine. Do not operate the the auger or
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Operation STARTING CONTROLS F G B E See Figure 1for the following instructions. A Units with Optional 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
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Operation OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER WARNING 1. Rotate the discharge chute to the desired direction. When BOTH levers are depressed, the Free- 2. Set the speed selector to the desired forward speed. Hand™ Control is activated. This allows Auger Engage Control to be released — YET AUGER 3. Fully press and hold the auger engage control (C, ROTATION WILL CONTINUE — until the Free- Figure 2) on the right-hand grip to begin auger rota- Hand™ Control is released. tion. Releasing the auger engage contr
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Operation DEFLECTOR The distance of the discharged snow is mainly controlled A by the position of the deflector. (Engine speed also affects distance of discharge.) The more the deflector is tilted UP, the farther snow will be thrown. Models with Chute Deflector Knob B See Figure 3. 1. Loosen the deflector knob, tilt the deflector UP or DOWN. 2. Retighten the knob when desired angle has been chosen. Figure 3. Chute Deflector Adjustment (Some Models) A. Chute Deflector Knob Models with Remote Defl
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Operation FULL TRACTION EASY TURN™ TRACTION Easy Turn™ Easy Turn™ Lever Lever Released Engaged Right Wheel Freewheels, Both Wheels Drive Left Wheel Drives Figure 6. 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 6). Engaging the Easy Turn™ lever releases the right traction wheel but allows Figure 7. Traction Drive Lock the left wheel to continue driving (Figure 6). R
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Storage 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 usually prevent the snow from freezing solid while the poorly ventilated enclosures. Gasoline fumes may unit is running, but after the engine is shut down, some reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (such a
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Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED FREQUENCY NOTES Winter Weight Check auger gear case lubrication.** 25 Hours Worm Gear Oil Lubricate snowthrower. 10 Hours 10W Oil and Grease Check tire pressure. Monthly 20 psi (1.37 bar) ✛ ✛ Change engine oil.* 50 Hours See Engine Manual ✛ Clean or replace spark plug. Yearly See Engine Manual Check drive linkage/belt tension. 4-6 Hours N/A Lubricate Axle Shafts. Yearly Lithium Grease Check / Lubricate Free-Hand Linkage. 10 Hours 10W
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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 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. Figure 10. Chute Lubrication Apply medium weight (10W) oil to points shown (See Figures 10-13). A Apply 5W-50 synthetic motor
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Regular Maintenance CHECK / LUBRICATE FREE-HAND LINKAGE Check the function of the Free-Hand controls: the con- trols should function as described in the CONTROLS section. It is critical for the safe operation of the unit that the controls disengage when released. If the controls do not function properly, lubricate them. If lubrication does not rectify the problem, see your dealer. Under no circumstances should the unit be used if the controls are not functioning properly. A Figure 14. Lubrica
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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Large Frame
Snowthrowers
9524 Models 11570 Models
Mfg. No. Description Mfg. No. Description
1694853 95247E, 9.5HP Snowthrower 1694849 11570E, 11.5HP Snowthrower
1694854 E95247, 9.5HP Snowthrower (CE) 1694850 11570EX, 11.5HP Snowthrower (CE)
9560 Models 1338 Models
Mfg. No. Description Mfg. No. Description
1694867 9560E, 9.5HP Snowthrower 1694859 13387E, 13HP Snowthrower
1694914 9560EX, 9.5HP Snowthrower (CE) 1694860 E13387, 13HP Snowthrower (CE)
10528 Models 1380 Models
Mfg. No
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Table of Contents Regular Maintenance CONTENTS: Schedule........................................................16 Safety Rules & Information Checking Tire Pressure .................................16 Training ............................................................2 Auger Gear Case Lubrication ........................16 Preparation ......................................................2 Lubrication.....................................................17 Operation.............................
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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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