Page 2 - IMPORTANT; Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers
2 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: This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, driveways and ot...
Page 3 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute; TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
3 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new snow thrower. It has been designed, engineered and man u fac - tured to give best possible dependability and per for mance.Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center. We have competent,...
Page 4 - PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON
4 PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON (1) POWER CORD (198563) (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE (6) SHOULDER BOLT 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 (192090) (1) WASHER 3/8 (19131316) (1) LOCKNUT 5/16-18 (751153) (1) CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16-18 x 5/8 (72250505) (1) LOCKNUT 1/4-20 (191730) (1) NYLON WASHER (179246) (1) SHOULDER BOLT 1/4-20 (...
Page 8 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
8 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 ma...
Page 10 - HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER
10 The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your snow thrower or performing any ad just- ments or repairs. We recommend standard safe ty glasses or a wide vis...
Page 12 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
12 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 21) The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped from the factory already filled with oil.1. Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground.2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw...
Page 14 - SNOW THROWING TIPS
14 SNOW THROWING TIPS • Always operate the snow thrower with the engine at full throttle. Full throttle offers the best performance. • Go slower in deep, freezing or heavy wet snow. Use the drive speed control, NOT the throttle, to adjust speed. • It is easier and more efficient to remove snow im me...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART
15 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual. Some ad just me...
Page 16 - ENGINE
16 MAINTENANCE BELTS Check belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. (See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).The belts on your ...
Page 17 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; SNOW THROWER
17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRAME BELT COVER SCREWS FIG. 23 SHEAR BOLTS (See Fig. 22) AUGER SHEAR BOLTSBoth right and left-hand augers are secured to the auger shaft with a spacer, shear bolt and hex nut. Should a foreign object or ice become lodged in the augers, the shear bolts are designed to brea...
Page 20 - STORAGE
20 STORAGE Immediately prepare your snow thrower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the snow thrower with gaso line in the tank in side a build ing where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a fur nace, ...
Page 21 - TROUBLESHOOTING
21 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Throttle in STOP position 4...
Page 22 - SERVICE NOTES