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Operator’s Manual
Two Stage
Snow Thrower
IMPORTANT:
Read safety rules
and instructions carefully
before operating equipment.
60 OTTAWA STREET SOUTH, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 3S7
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
OGST-3106A
(5/2005)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Customer Support 2 Ajustments 12 Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Maintenance 13 Assembly 5 Servicing 15 Knowing Your Snow Thrower 8 Off-Season Storage 18 Operatiing Your Snow Thrower 10 Warranty 19 Illustrated Parts List 20 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you to assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Before you
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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. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operati
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6. Do not operate machine while under the influence of Maintenance And Storage alcohol or drugs. 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper 7. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do operation regularly. not touch. 2. Disengage the control handle and stop engine. Wait until 8. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing the auger/impeller come to a complete stop. Disconnect gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. the spark plug wir
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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Assembling Handle Snow thrower features vary by model. Not all Remove the lower plastic wing nut, cupped washer features discussed in this manual are applicable to all and carriage bolt from each side of the lower snow thrower models. handle. See Figure 2. Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over Loose Parts the lower handle. • The augers are secured to the auger shaft with two Look
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• With the hex nuts loosened on the lower chute Attaching the Chute Assembly crank bracket (see Figure 5) adjust the bracket so that the spiral on the chute crank fully engages the NOTE: Your chute assembly may or may not be teeth on the chute assembly. Tighten the nuts on assembled. If it requires assembly use the following the lower chute crank bracket securely. instructions. Chute Directional Chute Assembly Control Hex Screw Chute Assembly Lower Chute Hex Lock Nut Bracklet Chu
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Chute Clean-Out Tool WARNING: Do not over-tighten the cable. • The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to Over-tightening may prevent the auger from the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip. disengaging and compromise the safety of the Use the clean-out tool to clear snow and ice which snow thrower. may lodge in the discharge chute during operation. • In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower Refer to the Operation section for more detailed engine as instruct
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Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires) The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes. Coupler • Check tire pressure. Maintain pressure between 10 Spring and 14 psi. NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in all tires, the Cable unit may pull to one side or the other. Lock Nut WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under any circumstance is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Excessive Figure 10 pressure (over 30 psi) when seating beads may cause tire/rim assembly to burst w
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Auger Control Chute Tilt Control The auger control is located on the The distance snow is thrown can be left handle. Squeeze the auger changed by adjusting the angle of the control to engage the augers. chute assembly. Move the chute tilt Release to stop the snow throwing control forward to decrease the action. The drive control must also be distance, toward the rear to increase. released in order to stop auger. Wheel Steering Controls Shift Lever The shift lever is located in the center 6
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SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER using the electric starter. Before Starting If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, Read and understand all instructions and warnings on proceed as follows: the machine and in this manual before operating. • Connect power cord to switch box on engine. Plug the other end of power cord into a three-hole, Gas & Oil Fill-Up grounded 120 volt AC receptacle. • Rotate choke knob to ON position. • Service the engine with gasoline and oil as • Push prime
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loud clattering sound, which is not harmful to the • If possible, remove snow immediately after it falls. engine or starter. • Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. • Move throttle control to “stop” or “off” position. • Slightly overlap each previous path. • Remove ignition key. Do not turn key. Disconnect • Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the shave plate for the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent normal usage. Adjust it upward for hard-packed accidental starting while equipmen
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SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute the auger housing. or make any adjustments while engine is Remove the frame cover underneath the snow running. thrower by removing six self-tapping screws. With the wheel drive control released, check if there is clearance between friction wheel and drive plate Shift Rod in all positions of the shift lever. See Figure 14. • Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer
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Skid Shoe The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted by raising or lowering the skid shoes. For close snow removal, as when using on a smooth concrete or asphalt driveway, place the skid shoes in the low position. Use the middle or high position when the area to be cleared is uneven. When operating on gravel, always put skid shoes in the high position. See Figure 15. Adjust skid shoes as follows: High • Loosen, but do not remove, the hex flange locknuts which fasten
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Wheel Drive Control / Auger Control Lock The cams on the ends of the control rods which interlock the wheel drive and auger drive controls must be Shear Pin Vent Plug lubricated at least once a season or every 25 hours of Cotter Pin operation using a multi-purpose automotive grease. The cams can be accessed beneath the handle panel. See Figure 18. Handle Panel Figure 16 Discharge Chute The base of the discharge chute and the spirals on the chute crank should be lubricated at least every 25
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SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER Replacing Belts WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or • Disconnect the chute crank assembly at the inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop discharge chute end by removing the hairpin clip engine. Wait until all moving parts have come and the flat washer. to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire • Remove the plastic belt cover, located near the and ground it against the engine to prevent engine, by removing the three self-tapping s
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Drive Belt • Unhook the extension spring from the belt cover plate. See Figure 23. • Remove drive belt from the engine pulley and Engine Pulley bottom drive pulley. • Replace belt and reassemble in reverse order. Brake Bracket Assembly Auger Belt Idler Pulley Shoulder Bolt Belt Auger and Washer Keepers Pulley Figure 20 Engine Pulley Hex Screw, Auger Control Cupped Belt Auger Idler Washer Rod Figure 22. Ferrule Belt Cover Brake Bracket Assembly Cable Roller Guide Z Fitting Figure 21 • Reas
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• Insert the pin from the shift arm assembly into the Changing Friction Wheel Rubber friction wheel assembly and hold assembly in The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and position. Refer to Figure 24. should be checked after the first 25 hours of operation, and periodically thereafter. Replace the friction wheel rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found. Plates • Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. Bearing • Tip t
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SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE • Remove all debris from the exterior of equipment. WARNING: Never store engine with fuel in • Follow lubrication recommendations on page 13. tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas, • Always store the snow thrower in a clean, dry area. where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be heater, clothes dryer or other gas a
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SECTION 10: THREE (3) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years from the date of original purchase of our products, we will either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. Factory or authorized service firm, any part found to be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL and WORKMANSHIP for the original purchaser. all transportation charges on parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless return is requested by the manufacturer. This warranty DOES NOT ap
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Flats (#6) par al lel to rear when in stalling en gagement handles in the engaged po sition as shown./ 14 Placez les parties plates (#6) parallèlement à l'arrière 5 lors de l'installation des manettes d'enclenchement à la 8 28 po si tion engagée (représentée). 6 8 1 For in formation on lights and han dle 79 panels re fer to pages 30 and 31./ 38 27 9 Voir les pages 30 et 31 pour tout 5 49 12 14 renseignement concernant le tab leau de 46 bord et les phares. 21 41 63 34 51 33 80 3 46 31 67 47 8 80
