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Operator’s Manual
Two-Stage
Snow Thrower
Model 1030
Storm
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in eff
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Customer Support 2 Service & Adjustments 14 Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Off-Season Storage 18 Setting Up Your Snow Thrower 5 Troubleshooting 19 Operating Your Snow Thrower 8 Illustrated Parts List 20 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower 12 Warranty Back Cover FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and underst
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATIONS PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning. WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
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unclogging, shut off engine and remain behind Operation handles until all moving parts have stopped 1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the completely. auger/impeller housing or chute assembly. Contact 19. Use only attachments and accessories approved with rotating parts can amputate hands and feet. by the manufacturer (e.g. wheel weights, tire 2. The auger/impeller control is a safety device. Never chains, cabs etc.). bypass its operation. Doing so makes the machine 20
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SECTION 1: SETTING UP YOUR SNOW THROWER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with the engine full of NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the oil. After assembly, see page 9 for fuel and oil details. shift rod will pivot and changing speed or direction of the snow thrower will not be possible. Removing From Carton 1. Cut the corners of the carton and lay the sides flat Connector on the ground. Remove all packing inserts. 2. Move the snow thrower out of the carton. 3. Make certain the
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7. Insert the round end of the chute control box on the 4. While standing in the operator’s position (behind short tube of the chute assembly as shown in the snow thrower) engage the auger. Figure 3C. 5. Allow the auger to remain engaged for 8. Insert other end of the chute control box into the approximately ten (10) seconds before releasing chute support tube as shown in Figure 3C. the auger control. Repeat this several times. 9. Insert the clevis pin, earlier removed, through the 6. With
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8. If the wheels can still be turned when you engage 2. Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid the drive control, loosen the jam nut on the drive shoes are against the ground to avoid uneven wear cable and thread the cable in one turn. Recheck the on the skid shoes. adjustment and repeat if needed. 3. Tighten nuts and bolts securely. 9. Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached. High Position NOTE: For further details, refer to the Adjustment Middle P
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SECTION 2: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Know The Controls Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. Compare Figure 8 with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Maintain safety while learning about the controls and operating the unit. Save this manual for future reference. Drive Control Shift Lever Four-Way Heated Handles Chute Control™ Switch Auger Control Wheel Steering Headlight Control Fuel Tank
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Four- Way Chute Control™ Skid Shoe This four-way control lever is meant to control the The skid shoe position is determined by the condition of direction and distance of snow discharge from the the ground from where snow has to be removed. Higher chute. Press the button on the knob and turn it left or the snow level, lower will be the skid shoe level. Adjust right to rotate the chute to the direction that snow will be it accordingly. Refer to Skid Shoe Adjustment on page 7. thrown. Tilt the l
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12. When the engine starts, release the starter button Electric Starter and slowly rotate the choke to OFF position. If the Before starting, make sure that the engine has suffi- engine falters, rotate the choke to FULL and then cient oil. The snow thrower engine is equipped with a gradually to OFF. 120 volt A.C. electric starter and recoil starter. The 13. Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power and then from the switch box
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and the wheel drive. To stop the auger, both levers Before Stopping must be released. 1. Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on engine. To Throw Snow 2. Avoid freezing of the starter by following these steps before stopping the snow thrower: CAUTION: Check the area to be cleared for foreign Recoil Starter objects. Remove, if any. a. With the engine running, pull the starter rope 1. Start the engine following starting instructions. with a rapid, continuous full arm st
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On models so equipped, drift cutters are assembled to Chute Clean-Out Tool the auger housing inverted. Remove the carriage bolts The clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear by unthreading the hex nuts which secure them, and of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Never use reinstall the drift cutters in their proper position before your hand to clean a clogged chute. operating the snow thrower. See Figure 9 . 1. Release both the auger control and the drive/auger control loc
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8 oz. Auger Shaft: At least once a season, remove the 1. Remove the self-tapping screws from the frame shear pins from the auger shaft and spray lubricant cover underneath the snow thrower. Refer to inside the shaft. See Figure 12. Grease fittings can Figure 15. be found at either end of the auger shaft. Lubricate 2. Visually inspect the friction wheel rubber for with a grease gun once a season. excessive wear, cracks, or loose fit on the friction Wheels: Once a season, remove the bolt
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SECTION 4: SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug before performing adjustments or repairs. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs. Servicing Augers The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with six Carriage Bolt shear pins and cotter pins. See Figure 12 . Skid 1. If the augers do not turn, check to see if the pins Shoe have sheared. Shave Plate 2. Replace the pins
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A Belt Cover Self-Tapping Self-Tapping Screw Screw Auger Pulley Shoulder Screw B Spring Mounting Bracket Drive Belt Engine Pulley Figure 16 4. Wrap auger belt around the auger pulley. See Figure 16. 5. Re-insert shoulder screw into the mounting bracket and tighten to secure. Auger Belt 6. Wrap auger belt behind the idler. Reattach the spring to the bolt where it was earlier secured. 7. Re-install frame cover and flip the snow thrower back to the operating position. 8. Wrap auger belt aro
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4. Back out the stop bolt to create sufficient gap between the friction wheel disc and the drive pulley. Pull the drive belt from around the drive pulley and clear it off the friction wheel disc. See Figure 18. Drive Cover Drive Friction Bolt Wheel Belt Drive Pulley Spacer Stop Figure 19 Bolt 6. Holding the friction wheel assembly, slide the hex gear shaft to the right. See Figure 20. The spacer Figure 18 on right side of hex gear shaft may fall. 5. Now moving to the other side of the sn
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10. Insert the shift arm assembly into the friction wheel 2. With the drive control released, there must be 1/8” assembly and hold assembly in position. See clearance between the friction wheel and the drive Figure 22. plate in all positions of the shift lever. 11. Slide hex gear shaft through right side of the 3. With the drive control engaged, the friction wheel housing and the friction wheel assembly. must contact the drive plate (Figure 19). 12. Insert the hex gear shaft through the spro
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7. Check for correct adjustment before operating the snow thrower. Chute Control Skid Shoe Refer to page 7 for details. Chute Control Once a season or every 25 hours of operation, whichever is earlier, check whether the chute control cables have slackened. If the chute does not rotate fully or its pitch cannot be moved up or down, the chute control cables will have to be adjusted. To adjust these cables, proceed as follows: 1. To tighten cable, loosen the top nut and tighten the bottom n
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SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start. 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 1. Fill tank with fresh gasoline. 2. Blocked fuel line. 2. Clean the fuel line. 3. Choke not in ON position. 3. Move switch to ON position. 4. Faulty spark plug. 4. Clean, adjust gap or replace. 5. Safety key not in ignition switch on engine. 5. Insert the key fully into the switch. 6. Spark plug wire disconnected. 6. Connect spark plug wire. 7. Primer button not being used properly. 7. Re
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SECTION 7: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 1030 1 10 2 3 12 4 5 9 6 14 7 13 2 55 31 33 8 15 16 34 29 17 15 52 22 20 28 19 30 32 18 2 27 26 23 24 25 27 47 15 37 40 33 37 27 39 36 51 2 2 53 41 50 48 49 42 60 58 43 54 44 71 45 59 46 70 61 35 57 62 56 65 66 67 70 63 69 68 21 64 20
