Page 2 - Finding and Recording Model Number; Please do; Table of Contents; Call a Customer Support Representative at
Finding and Recording Model Number Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support. Table of Contents BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the model number and the ...
Page 3 - WARNING; Your Responsibility; is fastened to the top
3 1 Safety Labels WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the per-sonal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these i...
Page 4 - Training
4 Safe Operation Practices Training 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. 2. Be familiar with all controls a...
Page 5 - Safe
Operation 1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet. 2. The auger/impeller control lever is a safety device. Never bypass its operation. Doing so makes the machine unsafe and may cause...
Page 6 - This Operator’s
6 3 Setting Up Your Snow Thrower IMPORTANT: The snow thrower is shipped with oil and WITHOUT GASOLINE. After assembly, refer to separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recom-mendations. Loose Parts • The augers are secured to the auger shaft with shear pins and bow tie cotter pins. If ...
Page 7 - Setting Up; Attaching the Chute Assembly; Attaching the Shift Rod
3 Figure Prior to operating your snow thrower, refer to Auger Control on page 9. Read and follow all instructions carefully and perform all adjustments to verify your unit is operating safely and properly. Setting Up Your Snow Thrower WARNING Attaching the Chute Assembly • Remove locknuts and screws...
Page 8 - Drift Cutters; Final Adjustments; IMPORTANT
3 Setting Up Your Snow Thrower Drift Cutters (If Equipped) Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow thrower in heavy drift conditions. • On models so equipped, drift cutters and hardware are assembled to the auger housing inverted. • Remove the carriage bolts and wingnuts securing the dr...
Page 9 - Drive
9 3 Setting Up Your Snow Thrower WARNING Never use your hands to clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing. IMPORTANT If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may not travel in a straight path and the shave plate may wear unevenly. A B Figure 11 • Thread the nylock...
Page 10 - Know Your Snow Thrower; Operating; Never; fuel
10 4 Now that you have set up your snow thrower for opera-tion, get acquainted with its controls and features. These are described below and illustrated on this page. This knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential. NOTE: For detailed starting instructions and more i...
Page 12 - Recoil Starter
1 WARNING 4 Read, understand, and follow all instruc-tions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Ext...
Page 13 - Operating Tips; General Recommendations
13 WARNING 4 Operating Your Snow Thrower NOTE: Use slower speeds in higher snow and /or until you are familiar with the snow thrower opera- IMPORTANT NEVER move the shift lever without first releasing the wheel drive control. Doing so will cause premature wear on the drive system’s friction wheel. T...
Page 14 - Making; Adjustments; Shift Rod
14 Making Adjustments WARNING Read, understand, and follow all instruc-tions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. Never attempt to make any adjust-ments while the engine is running, except where speci-fied in operator’s manual. Shift Rod If the full range of speeds (forwa...
Page 15 - Skid Shoes
15 5 IMPORTANT: It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by the auger causing personal injury or damage to the snow thrower. If for some reason, you have to operate the snow thrower on gravel, keep the skid shoe in the high...
Page 17 - Replacing Belts
17 6 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower Replacing Belts To remove and replace either the auger belt or the drive belt, follow the steps below and then proceed to the specific steps listed under respective sub-headings. 1. Disconnect the chute crank assembly at the discharge chute end by removing the hair...
Page 18 - Drive Belt
18 6 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower WARNING Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine. 9. a. Using a 1/2” wrench, remove the hex screw and washer from the center of the pulley on the auger housing...
Page 20 - Storage
0 Off-Season Storage Never store snow thrower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or gas appliance. WARNING Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors, away from any o...
Page 21 - Shooting; Cause; Engine fails to start
1 NOTE: This section addresses minor service issues. For further details, contact customer assistance. Trouble- Shooting Cause Problem Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Choke not in ON position.2. Spark plug wire disconnected.3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.4. Engine not primed. 5. Faulty spark plug....
Page 22 - Warranty; Failure to comply; TRACTOR ATTACHMENT WARRANTY
22 9 Warranty Failure to comply with suggested maintenance and lubrication specifications will void warranty. THREE (3) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years from the date of original purchase of our products, we will either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. Factory or aut...
