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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
SNOW
THROWER
MODELS
Snow Boss 850W
Snow Boss 1150W
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 or
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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 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 componen
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3. The clutch levers must operate easily in both directions 20. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, and automatically return to the disengaged position when use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer or released. telephone 1-800-949-4483 for assistance and the name 4. Never operate with a missing or damaged discharge of your nearest servicing dealer. chute. Keep all safety devices in place and working. 5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated Main
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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the left or right Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over side of the snow thrower is observed from the the lower handle. operator’s position. Look at the lower rear of the snow thrower frame to be sure all the cables are aligned with the cable Unpacking roller guides. Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the Remove screws from the top sides and ends of the two plastic wing nuts, cupp
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Final Adjustments Auger Control Adjustment Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows: Push forward on the auger control until the small rubber bumper contacts the upper handle. There should be slack in the cable. See Figure 5 . Release the auger control. The cable should be straight. Make certain you can depress the auger control against the left handle completely without using excess force. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: Loosen the jam nut and thread the c
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Recheck the adjustment and repeat adjustment as NOTE: If you are uncertain that you have reached the necessary. correct adjustment, refer to Traction Control Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when Adjustment in Adjustment Section. correct adjustment is reached. SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER Traction Control / Shift Lever Auger Control Lock Chute Tilt Control Headlight Auger Drive Control Discharge Chute Track Steering Control Electric Starter Primer Button Electric Chute Switch
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open areas until you become familiar with these Electric Chute-Rotation Switch controls. See Figure 7. The electric chute-rotation switch is located on the left NOTE: It is easier to maneuver a non-running snow side of the snow thrower dash panel. See Figure 7. thrower with both wheel steering controls held in To change the direction in which discharged snow is simultaneously. thrown, proceed as follows: Push the toggle switch to the left to rotate the chute counterclockwise. Headlight Pus
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If your home electrical system is grounded, but a Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clattering three-hole receptacle is not available, one should sound, which is not harmful to the engine or starter. be installed by a licensed electrician before using Move throttle control to “stop” or “off” position. the electric starter. Remove ignition key. Do not turn key. Disconnect If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent procee
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snow. Adjust downward (to raise the shave plate) Be certain to follow the precautions found in the To when using on gravel or crushed rock. Stop Engine section to prevent possible freeze-up. Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use. SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NEVER attempt to make any Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when adjustments while the engine is running, correct adjustment is reached. except where specified in the operator’s Reassemble the frame c
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drive to the left wheel only, making the unit easier to Drive Wheels maneuver. The wheels may be adjusted for two different methods Both Wheels Driving: Insert the click pin through the of operation. The adjustment is made by placing the hole in the hub of the rim and the INSIDE hole on the click pins in one of two different holes on the right side snow thrower’s right axle. This position is good for of the unit. See Figure 10. heavy snow as there is power drive in both wheels. IMPORTANT:
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season and grease the fittings on the end of the auger Traction Control / Auger Control Lock shaft with a standard grease gun. See Figure 12. The cams on the ends of the control rods which interlock the traction drive and auger drive controls Grease Fitting must be lubricated at least once a season or every 25 Vent Plug hours of operation. The cams can be accessed beneath the handle panel. Use a multi-purpose automotive grease. Gear Case The gear case is equipped with a grease fitting on t
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Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place Replace both auger drive belts by following a piece of plastic film under the gas cap. instructions in reverse order. Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be on its auger housing. certain to remove it before operating the snow thrower. Remove the six self-tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower. Drive Belt Roll the front and rear auger belts
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Reassemble the new friction wheel rubber to the friction wheel plates and hub, tightening the six screws in rotation and with equal force. Drive Position the friction wheel assembly up onto the pin Cover of the shift rod assembly, and slide the hex shaft Screw through the friction wheel assembly. Reassemble in reverse order. Off-season Storage Left Axle WARNING: Never store the machine or Left Drive fuel container indoors where there is an Cover open flame, spark, or pilot light such
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SECTION 8: TROUBLE SHOOTING 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. R
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Models 850W & 1150W 4 17 11 9 16 13 8 15 1 14 10 5 6 18 7 3 12 2 3 Ref. Part No. Part Description No. 1. 618-0123 RH Housing (Incl. Ref. 17, 18) 2. 618-0418 LH Housing w/Fitting (Incl. Ref. 17, 18) 3. 710-0642 Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 4. 711-0909 Spiral Axle, 26” (850W) 711-1024 Spiral Axle, 30” (1150W) 5. 714-0161 Hi-Pro Key, 3/16 x 5/8 6. 715-0143 Spring Spiral Pin, .25 x 1.25 7. 717-0528 Worm Gear, 20-tooth 8. 717-0526 Worm Shaft 9. 718-0186 Thrust Collar 10. 721-0325 Grease Plug 11.
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68 Models 850W / 1150W 27 72 70 72 73 57 80 53 69 27 58 82 55 71 65 27 68 83 74 63 59 67 69 27 56 54 64 81 76 31 77 45 78 60 58 79 66 11 75 61 9 29 13 15 51 40 46 13 37 47 8 2 14 17 24 20 22 10 14 21 3 50 11 9 40 18 16 41 12 4 26 1 25 31 11 43 15 42 9 27 19 35 14 39 35 52 36 7 48 38 10 49 For Reference Only 23 44 For Reference 44 30 Only 28 32 18
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Models 850W / 1150W Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 684-0008A Shift Arm Assembly 44. 736-0242 Belleville Washer 2. 710-0262 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.5” 45. 736-0506 Special Washer 3. 710-0449 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.25” 46. 746-0896 Control Cable 4. 710-0788 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 1” 47. 746-0901 Control Cable 5. 710-0837 C-Sunk Screw #10-16x 0.625” 48. 750-1232 Spacer 7. 710-3008 Hex Screw 5/16-18 x .75” 49. 782-0599 Motor Bracket 8. 711-0677 Ferrule 50.
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Models 850W / 1150W 1 2 3 4 5 10 11 9 15 18 6 14 7 12 8 13 16 22 23 21 27 10 34 28 25 23 9 13 26 38 35 30 19 22 32 18 31 33 16 36 41 37 17 39 40 40 24 39 42 29 20 20
