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Page 2 - CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ...................................................................3 Assembling Your Snow Thrower ........................................................................ 5 Know Your Snow Thrower........................................

Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; Training

3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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 t...

Page 4 - Maintenance and Storage; D A N G E R; DANGER

4 4. Never operate with a missing or damaged discharge chute. Keep all safety devices in place and working. 5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 6. Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcoh...

Page 5 - SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER; Unpacking; Attaching the Handle; Assembling the Shift Rod; Connecting Headlight

5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER Unpacking • Remove staples or break glue on the top flaps of the carton. Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., Operator’s Manual, etc). • Cut along corners and lay end of carton down flat. Remove packing material. • Roll unit out of carton. Check ...

Page 6 - Final Adjustments; Skid Shoes; Auger Control; Traction Control and Shift Lever

6 Final Adjustments Skid Shoes The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted. For close snow removal, place skid shoes in the low position. Use middle or high position when area to be cleared is uneven. • Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts and carriage bolts and movi...

Page 7 - SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER; Operating Controls

7 SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. Operating Controls Figure 6 Shift Lever The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel. The shift lever may be moved into one ...

Page 8 - SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER; Before Starting; Starting Engine; Electric Starter

8 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Before Starting WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machineand in this manual before operating. • The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting. Gas And Oil Fill-up...

Page 9 - SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

9 To Stop Engine • To stop engine, remove the ignition key. Do not turn key. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended. To prevent starter freeze-up: • Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on t...

Page 11 - SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER; Lubrication

11 SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch leversand stop engine. Wait until all moving partshave come to a complete stop. Disconnectspark plug wire and ground it against theengine to prevent unintended starting. Lubrication ...

Page 12 - SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER; Augers; Auger Belts

12 SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch leversand stop engine. Wait until all moving partshave come to a complete stop. Disconnectspark plug wire and ground it against theengine to prevent unintended starting. Augers The aug...

Page 13 - Drive Belt; Changing Friction Wheel Rubber

13 Figure 16 Drive Belt • Follow steps 1 through 4 of previous instructions. • Pull idler pulley up, and lift belt off engine pulley and friction wheel disc. See Figure 15. • Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on the auger pulley. See Figure 17. • Slip belt between friction wheel...

Page 14 - SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

14 SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNING: Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in enclosed, poorlyventilated areas where fuel fumes mayreach an open flame, spark or pilot light ason a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, orother gas appliance. • If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prep...

Page 15 - SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 640

15 SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 640 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 618-0123 RH Reducer Housing 2 618-0124 LH Reducer Housing 3 710-0642 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x .75 4 711-0908 Spiral Axle 24" 711-0909 Spiral Axle 26" 711-0910 Spiral Axle 28" 5 714-0161 Key 6 715-0143 Pin-Spiral 7 717-0528...

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