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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
PR5524ES
In struc tions. Fail ure to do so
can result in serious injury.
SNOW THROWER
416829 Rev 1 12.07.07 SR/TH
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, 16. Never touch a hot engine or muffler. stop the engine and make certain the collector/impel- ler and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the chute is the most common cause of injury associated with engine. snow throwers. Never u
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PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety 2. Cut down all four corners of carton and lay panels flat. before you attempt to assemble or operate your new 3. Remove the two (2) screws securing the auger housing snow thrower. Reading the entire manual will familiar- to the pallet. ize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly, 4. Remove all packing materials ex cept plastic tie holding operation and maintenance
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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 has the long loop on the end UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE of the spring as shown. 1. Raise upper handle to the operating position and tight en 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into handle knobs securely. pivot bracket with loop opening down
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD (See Fig. 7) The auger control rod has the short loop on the end of the spring as shown. NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to install the chute rotater head. 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into control arm with loop opening up as shown. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening toward front o
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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 SPARK ENGINE OIL CAP AUGER DISCHARGE DRIVE TRACTION PLUG WITH DIPSTICK CONTROL SPEED CHUTE DRIVE SAFETY LEVER CONTROL CON TROL CONTROL IGNITION LEVER LEVER LEVER KEY GAS O LINE FILLER CAP CHUTE CHOKE DE FLEC TOR CON- TROL OIL DRAIN PLUG THROTTLE / ENGINE CONTROL DISCHARGE CHUTE RECOIL POWER (AUXILIARY) CORD STARTER PLUG ELECTRIC HANDLE START FUEL HANDLE BUTTON SHUT-OFF KNOB CLEAN- VALVE PRIM ER OUT TOOL MUF FLER NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL
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OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result TO USE CHOKE CON TROL (See Fig. 11) in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which The choke con trol is located on the en gine. Use the choke can result in severe eye damage. Always wear control when ev er you are starting a cold en gine. Do not safety glasses or eye shields while operating use to start a warm en gine. 00155 your snow thrower or performing any ad just - • To engage choke, turn knob clockwise. Slowly turn ments or rep
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OPERATION HIGH POSITION DISCHARGE CHUTE CLEAN-OUT TOOL KNOB MOUNTING CLIP CHUTE DEFLECTOR LOW POSITION FIG. 15 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 16) FIG. 13 SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 14) the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever lever located on the left side handle. located on the right side handle. • Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to en gage •
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OPERATION TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 17) NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or used to adjust the skid plates. NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline used to adjust the skid plates. Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing near an open flame. and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing ground
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OPERATION COLD START - ELECTRIC STARTER IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN 1. Insert safety ignition key (packed separately in parts If the recoil starter has frozen and will not turn the engine, bag) into ignition slot until it clicks. DO NOT turn the key. proceed as follows: Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place. 1. Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull as much 2. Place throttle control in FAST position. rope out of the starter as possible. 3. Rotate choke control to FULL
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MAINTENANCE GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual. Some See “ENGINE” ad just ments will need to be made periodically to properly in Maintenance maintain your snow thrower. All adjustments in the Service section and Ad just ments section o
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MAINTENANCE NOTE: The left side wheel may be removed from snow AUGER GEAR CASE thrower for easier access to the oil drain plug and place- • The gear case was filled with lubricant to the proper ment of a suitable container. The unit tilted, resting on the level at the factory. The only time the lubricant needs frame with the left wheel removed, will help drain any oil attention is if service has been performed on the gear trapped inside the engine. (See “TO REMOVE WHEELS” case. in the Se
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or ad just ments: 1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position. 2. Remove safety ignition key. 3. Make sure the augers and all mov ing parts have completely stopped. 4. Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug Place wire where it can not contact plug. CAUTION: Do not substitute. Use only original SNOW THROWER equip ment capscrew/shear bolts as sup plied TO ADJUST SNOW THROWER
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 12. Install the two (2) hex boltsand tighten securely. WARNING: Belt replacement requires separation of the snow thrower. While 13. INSTALL ENGINE PULLEY - Place belt in pulley groove separating the auger housing from the and slide pulley on crankshaft. Install flat washer, frame assembly, it is important that lockwasher and bolt and tighten securely (30-35 ft. an assistant stand in the operating lbs. torque). Make sure belt is inside belt keeper. po si tion and hol
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: To seal punctures or prevent flat tires due to slow ENGINE SPEED leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and cor ro sion. for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous and will ENGINE void the warranty. If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact a qualifi
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TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualified service centre. 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. 4. Throttle in STOP position. 4. Move throttle to FAST position. 5. Choke in OFF position. 5. Move to FULL position. 6. Primer not depressed.
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SERVICE NOTES 19
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NO. PR5524ES (96192001602) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 13 16 4 6 15 6 10 12 51 14 47 38 5 7 36 9 37 7 11 9 42 44 27 8 45 50 6 43 43 42 41 46 27 40 39 10 49 55 18 32 58 19 34 28 20 48 26 19 33 35 29 19 25 28 55 10 31 17 57 56 30 18 26 58 17 25 07 AIG plug_r1 20 22 20
