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Page 2 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; WARNING; The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known

2 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 OFYOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUALBEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR SNOW THROWE...

Page 3 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE; DANGER

3 • If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediatelyfor the cause. Vibration is generally a warning oftrouble. • Stop engine whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the collector/impellerhousing or discharge guide, and making anyrepai...

Page 4 - SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER; SECTION 3: CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

4 SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble, prepare andmaintain your snow thrower. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your snow thrower for its first use, please locate the m...

Page 5 - SECTION 4: CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

5 SECTION 4: CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK A ATTACHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY Lay out the hardware according to the illustration for identification purposes. Parts are illustrated approximatelyone-half size. Part numbers are shown in parentheses. (Hardware pack may contain extra items which are notused on ...

Page 6 - SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; UNPACKING

6 SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine with gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in theseparate engine manual packed with your unit. NOTE: All references to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit inthe operating positio...

Page 8 - ATTACHING SHIFT ROD

8 Figure 9 Figure 10 ATTACHING SHIFT ROD (Hardware D) 1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speedposition. 2. Models 642, 662: Rotate the shift arm assemblycounter clockwise, as far as it will go. Insert theshift rod through the shift arm assembly. Wheninstalled the shift arm assembly shou...

Page 9 - ATTACHING CLUTCH CABLES; ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY

9 ATTACHING CLUTCH CABLES (Hardware D) 1. Thread the hex jam nuts all the way up thethreaded portion of the “Z” ends. 2. Make certain all cables are in the grooves of thecable roller guides. The roller guides are locatedin the lower rear of the unit. Lift the clutch grip inthe raised (up) position. ...

Page 10 - FINAL ADJUSTMENTS

10 4. Place one flat washer on the end of the chutecrank, then insert the end of the crank into thehole in the plastic bushing in the chute crankbracket. See Figure 17. Figure 17 5. Place the other flat washer on the end of the chutecrank, and insert hairpin clip into hole in the end ofcrank. See Fi...

Page 12 - SECTION 7: OPERATION; BEFORE STARTING; TO START ENGINE

12 Figure 22 Figure 23 SECTION 7: OPERATION BEFORE STARTING WARNING: Observe all Warning Labels on the snow thrower prior to use. SeeFigure 1. Your snow thrower is shipped with oil; however,you must check the oil level before operating. Becareful not to overfill. The spark plug wire was disconnected...

Page 13 - TO STOP ENGINE

13 Follow all instructions carefully. Determine that yourhouse wiring is a three wire grounded system. Ask alicensed electrician if you are not certain. If yourhouse wiring system is not a three-wire groundedsystem, do not use this electric starter under anyconditions. If your system is grounded and...

Page 14 - SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS

14 TO ENGAGE DRIVE/AUGER 1. With the engine running near top speed, moveshift lever into one of the FORWARD orREVERSE positions. Select a speed appropriatefor the snow conditions that exist. Use theslower speeds until you are familiar with theoperation of the snow thrower. 2. Squeeze the left hand a...

Page 15 - ADJUSTING AUGER CLUTCH; CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT; DRIVE WHEELS

15 5. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nuton the traction drive cable, and thread cable inor out as necessary. 6. Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable whencorrect adjustment is reached. Reassemble theframe cover with six self-tapping screws. Figure 26 Note: If you had earlier placed pla...

Page 16 - SECTION 9: LUBRICATION; SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE

16 SECTION 9: LUBRICATION WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the enginebefore performing any lubrication ormaintenance. ENGINE Refer to engine manual for all engine lubricationinstructions. WARNING: When following instruct- ions in separate engine manual fordraining oil, be s...

Page 17 - AUGER BELTS; DRIVE BELT

17 AUGER BELTS NOTE: It is necessary to remove both belts in order to change either one. If changing just one belt,be certain to check the condition of the other belt. 1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of theengine by removing the two self-tapping screws.See Figure 29. 2. Drain the gasol...

Page 19 - SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

19 SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer. Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line.Choke not in ON positionFaulty spark plug.Key ...

Page 20 - Gear Assembly; All Models

20 Gear Assembly All Models 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 618-0123 Housing—L.H. 618-0124 Housing—R.H. 2 710-0642 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x .75 3 711-0908 Spiral Axle 24" 711-0909 Spiral Axle 26" 711-0910 Spiral Axle 28" 4 714-0161 Key 5 715-0143 Pin-S...

Page 21 - Blower Housing

21 Blower Housing All Models 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 9 8 14 15 16 17 7 18 18 7 19 20 21 16 6 22 23 13 13 6 7 24 6 16 26 27 28 25 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 37 33 32 32 33 35 37 36 33 32 31 30 6 38

Page 23 - Handle Assembly

23 Handle Assembly All Models 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 6 7 16 16 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 24 23 31 32 33 23 34 35 23 36 7 37 38 22 39 40 41 39 42 43 44 45 46 17 47 29 48 49 50 51 52

Page 25 - Frame Assembly

25 Frame Assembly All Models 1 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 16” Wheels 13” or 15” Wheels 4 7 7 8 9 10 10 11 11 12 1 5 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 26 28 29 26 1 1 30 31 32 33 34 8 35 Drive ClutchCable Auger ClutchCable Auger ClutchCable BlowerHousing 36 20 20 37 37 38 39 40 27