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Operator’s Manual
Two-Stage Snow Thrower
Styles H & K
“K”-Style Shown
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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower 15 Assembling Your Snow Thrower 6 Servicing Your Snow Thrower 15 Know Your Snow Thrower 8 Troubleshooting 20 Operating Your Snow Thrower 10 Illustrated Parts List 22 Making Adjustments 13 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 rea
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amp
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18. Never put your hand in the discharge or collector Operation openings. Always use the clean-out tool provided to 1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the unclog the discharge opening. Do not unclog chute auger/impeller housing or chute assembly. Contact assembly while engine is running. Shut off engine with the rotating parts can amputate hands and and remain behind handles until all moving parts feet. have stopped before unclogging. 2. The auger/impeller control is a
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. Do not modify engine Notice regarding Emissions To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine Engines which are certified to comply with California in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at Off Road Equipm
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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER 2 1 3 NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position (standing directly behind the snow thrower, facing the handle panel). NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Snow thrower features vary by model. Not all features referenced and pictured in this manual are applicable to all snow thrower models. IMPORTANT: Two replacement auger shear pins and cotter pins are included
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1 2 Attaching the Chute Assembly and Directional Control 1. Apply a lubricant (i.e. 3-in-1 oil) to the rim of the chute base (and the underside of the chute assembly) and position the chute assembly over the base. 2. Close the flange keepers to secure the chute assembly to the chute base. The flange keepers will click into place when properly secure. 3 NOTE: If the flange keepers will not easily click into place, use the palm of your hand to apply swift, firm pressure to the back of each.
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SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER Shift Lever Drive Control Two-Way Chute Control† Heated Handles Switch† Auger Control Electric Starter Button Engine Controls Gas Cap Recoil Starter Oil Fill Handle Electric Starter Outlet Chute Assembly Primer Clean-out Tool Ignition Chute Directional Key Control Choke Control Throttle Control Skid Shoe Augers †If Equipped WARNING: Read, understand, and follow Choke Control all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. NOT
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Auger Control Two-Way Chute Control (If Equipped) CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AUGER CONTROL DISCHARGE DISCHARGE RIGHT LEFT CHUTE TILT DOWN GO CHUTE TILT UP The auger control is located on the left handle. The two-way chute control is meant to control the Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage distance of snow discharge from the chute. the augers and start snow throwing action. Release to To change the angle/distance which snow is stop. thrown, pivot the joy-stick forward or b
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SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: If your home electrical Before Starting system is grounded, but a three-hole WARNING: Read, understand, and follow receptacle is not available, do not use your snow thrower’s electric starter. all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, proceed as follows: Gas & Oil Fill-Up Plug the extension cord into the outlet located on Service the engine with gasolin
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IMPORTANT: Do not release the handle and allow it to positions or two reverse (R) positions. Select a snap back. Keep a firm hold on the starter handle and speed appropriate for the snow conditions and a allow it to slowly recoil. pace you’re comfortable with. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke IMPORTANT: Use the slower speeds until you are control to the OFF position. If the engine falters, comfortable and familiar with the operation of the snow quickly rotate the choke control
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Confirm that the auger has completely stopped few seconds to clear any remaining snow and ice rotating and shows NO signs of motion. from the chute assembly. IMPORTANT: If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating, Drift Cutters (on models so equipped) immediately return to the operator’s position and shut off the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts to stop before Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow re-adjusting the auger control. thrower in heavy drift conditions. On models s
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SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Using a ½” wrench, loosen the upper and lower hex WARNING: Never attempt to make any nuts found on one cable adjuster. adjustments while the engine is running, Grasp the metal cable housing and gently push except where specified in operator’s manual. upward to take up slack (usually no more than 1/4- inch) in the cable before retightening both hex nuts. Shift Rod Adjustment Repeat on each of two cable adjusters until the If the full range of speeds (forwar
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Drive Control When the drive control is released and in the disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight. Check the adjustment of the drive control as follows: 1. With the drive control released, push the snow thrower gently forward. The unit should roll freely. 2. Engage the drive control and gently attempt to push the snow thrower forward. The wheels should not turn. The unit should not roll freely. 3. With the drive control released, move the
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SECTION 6: MAINTAINING AND SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or Auger Shaft inspecting, disengage all controls and stop At least once a season, remove the shear pins on engine. Wait until all moving parts have come auger shaft. Spray lubricant inside shaft, around to a complete stop. Always wear safety the spacers. Also lubricate the flange bearings glasses during operation or while performing found at either end of the shaft. See Figure 9. any adjustment
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Auger Belt Replacement To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, 1 proceed as follows: 1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing. 2. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secu
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Drive Belt Replacement To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, 1 proceed as follows: 1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing. 2. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secu
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Friction Wheel Removal If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control 1 engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjustment on page 14 fails to correct the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced. Follow the instructions below. Examine the friction wheel for signs of wear or cracking and replace if necessary Place the shift lever in third Forward (F3) position. Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. Caref
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IMPORTANT: NEVER replace the auger shear pins with Augers anything other than OEM Part No.738-04124 The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two replacement shear pins. Any damage to the auger shear pins and cotter pins. If the auger should strike gearbox or other components as a result of failing to do a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower’s designed so that the pins may shear. warranty. Refer to Figure 9. If the augers w
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SECTION 8: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used. Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line. Choke control not in ON position Move choke control to ON position Faulty spark plug. Clean, adjust gap or replace. Ignition key not present. Insert key into ignition switch. Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect spark plu
