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; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; ABLE OF CONTENTS
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 competen...
Page 4 - PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON
4 (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 (179829) (1) SPRING (184505) (1) LO...
Page 5 - REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CAR TON
5 Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower. Reading the entire manual will familiarize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly, operation and maintenance of the product. Your new snow thrower has been as sem ...
Page 8 - KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER; OPERATION
8 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 o...
Page 10 - HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER
10 TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 14) WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- posed rotating parts, which can cause severe injury from contact, or from ma- terial thrown from the discharge chute. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, small children and pets at all times including startup. WA...
Page 12 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
12 NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower over gravel or rocky surfaces. Objects such as gravel, rocks or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property dam age or damage to the snow thrower. • If snow thrower must...
Page 13 - SNOW THROWING TIPS
13 TO START ENGINE • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position.Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 Volt A.C. househol...
Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; SNOW THROWER
14 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 ments will nee...
Page 15 - ENGINE; CLEANING
15 NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and cor ro sion. BELTS Check belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The ...
Page 16 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
16 WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before per- forming 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. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it ca...
Page 19 - STORAGE
19 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, water he...
Page 20 - TROUBLESHOOTING
20 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...