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Operator’s Manual
SNOW THROWER
MODEL
13045
Polar Blast
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
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 effective working order by the operator. In t
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ........................................................................ 3 Assembling Your Snow Thrower ............................................................................. 5 Know Your Snow Thrower....................................................................................... 7 Operating Your Snow Thrower ................................................................................ 8 Making Adjustments ........
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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 contain o
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4. Never operate with a missing or damaged discharge Contact your dealer or telephone 1 (866) 840-6483 for chute. Keep all safety devices in place and working. assistance and the name of your nearest servicing 5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated dealer. area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 6. Do not operate machine while under the influence of 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper alcohol o
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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: All references to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position. The “operator’s position” is defined as standing directly behind the snow thrower, facing the handle panel. Hardware Pack ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY A Wing Nut Carriage Bolt Bell Washer Hex Lock Nuts Hex Bolts 1/4-20 Thread (710-3015) (712-3027) 1/4-20 x 3/4” Chute Flange Keepers Figure 2 731-0851 (3) Not Shown NOTE: Before pro
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NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the Align the two holes on both chute cranks and insert shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to change the hairpin clip removed earlier, through these speeds or change directions. holes. See Figure 5. Attaching Chute Assembly (Hardware Group A) Upper Chute Crank Place chute assembly over chute opening, with the opening in the chute assembly facing the front of the unit. Place chute flange keepers beneath lip of chute assembly
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Connecting Alternator Lead Alternator Lead Unwrap the headlight wire which is attached to the headlights, beneath the handle panel. Wind the wire around the lower right handle until excess slack is removed. Plug the wire from the headlight into the alternator lead located on the right side of the engine, beneath the fuel tank. See Figure 7. Lamp Wire Figure 7 SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER Safety Ignition Key WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on th
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Shift Lever Chute Tilt Control The shift lever is located in the center of the handle The distance snow is thrown can be changed by panel and is used to determine ground speed and adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Move the direction of travel. It can be moved into any of eight chute tilt control forward to decrease the distance, positions. See Figure 8. toward the rear to increase. See Figure 8. IMPORTANT: Always release traction the control before Chute Directional Control chang
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If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, WARNING: Use extreme care when proceed as follows: handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely Connect power cord to switch box on engine. Plug flammable and the vapors are explosive. the other end of power cord into a three-prong, 120- Never fuel machine indoors or while the volt, grounded, AC receptacle. engine is hot or running. Extinguish Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of engine
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To readjust the control cable, unhook the spring Recoil Starter (found on the end of the auger cable) from the With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid, auger actuator bracket. See Figure 9. continuous full arm stroke three or four times. Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound, which is not harmful to the engine or starter. Move throttle control to “stop” or “off” position. Remove ignition key. Do not turn key. Disconnect the spark plug wire from t
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IMPORTANT: NEVER move the shift lever without first 5. Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on releasing the traction control. Doing so will cause the rear of the auger housing, re-start the engine. premature wear to the drive system’s friction wheel. 6. While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger clutch lever Wheel Steering Controls for a few seconds to clear any remaining snow or The left and right wheel steering controls are located on
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With the traction control released, make sure there is clearance between the friction wheel and the Shift Lever drive plate in all positions of the shift lever. With the traction control lever engaged, make sure the friction wheel solidly contacts the drive plate. See Figure 11. Trigger Cables Hairpin Clip & Shift Arm Drive Actuator Flat Washer Bracket Auger Actuator Bracket Hex Nut Shift Arm Ferrule And Cupped Hex Gear Shaft Washer Clutch Rod Connector Lower Shift Rod Friction Figure 1
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Adjust skid shoes as follows: Chute Assembly The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by Loosen, but do not remove, the three hex nuts adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Refer to which fasten the skid shoe to the auger housing. Chute Tilt Control on page 8. Raise or lower the skid shoe to desired position. The remote chute control cables have been pre- Retighten the hex nuts loosened earlier. adjusted at the factory. Move the remote chute Repeat on the other side of t
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IMPORTANT: To relieve pressure, always remove the Gear Shaft vent plug before lubricating the gear case. See Figure Lubricate the gear shaft with 6-in-1 grease (part 14. Failure to do so could result in damage to the gear number 737-0170) at least once a season, or after case seals. every 25 hours of operation. Refer to Figure 11. IMPORTANT: Be careful not to allow grease to get on the Grease Fitting Vent Plug drive plate or friction wheel. Traction Control / Auger Control Lock The cams on
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SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or Shear Bolts inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Augers The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the bolts may shear. See Figu
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Remove the large shoulder bolt and washer on the Auger Belt left hand side of the engine pulley. See Figure 19. Brake Bracket Assembly Idler Pulley Auger Pulley Engine Pulley Hex Screw & Belt Keepers Bell Washer Shoulder Bolt Figure 21 Figure 19 Remove and replace auger belt inside belt keepers. Reassemble pulley to auger housing with hex Auger Belt screw and bell washer (cupped side toward the Remove the cotter pin and washer from the ferrule pulley). Make sure key is in place on s
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Replace belt and reassemble in reverse order. Shift Arm Assembly A Reassemble the two halves of the unit hooking the Shift Arm Sprocket lower portion of the auger housing over the Assembly Spacer Sprocket stationary shoulder bolts in the frame assembly. Spacer Pin Secure the two halves with the two bolts and lock washers removed earlier. Refer to Figure 18. Pin Attach the “Z” fitting of the cable into the brake bracket assembly. Refer to Figure 20. Slip the auger control belt over
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Always store the snow thrower in a clean, dry area. Off-Season Storage NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in WARNING: Never store engine with fuel in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas, taken to rust proof the equipment. Using a light oil or where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water springs, bearings, and cables. heater, clot
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SECTION 9: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 13045 39 Ref. 33 Part No. Description 34 22 No. 29 35 1. 710-0276 Carriage Screw 38 2. 710-0458 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.75” 22 23 3. 710-0805 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.5” 34 39 12 25 4. 710-0895 Hex Screw 1/4-15 x.750” 36 6 30 27 5. 710-3015 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x .75” 22 37 6. 712-0429 Hex Lock Nut 32 26 7. 712-3027 Hex Flange Lock Nut 8. 731-0846C Upper Chute 9. 731-0851A Chute Flange Keeper 20 10. 731-1313C Chute Tilt Cable Guide 24 28 31 11. 731-0903D Lower Chute 1
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