Page 2 - Finding and Recording Model Number; Please do; Table of Contents; Call an authorized dealer
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 - NOTE; 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 recommendations.1. Observe the lower area of the snow thrower to be sure both cables are aligned with roller guides. ...
Page 7 - CAUTION; Setting Up
Figure 3-4 3 Figure 3- Figure 3-6 4. Finish securing chute control assembly to chute support bracket with wing nut and hex screw removed earlier. See Figure 3-4. CAUTION Prior to operating your snow thrower, refer to Auger Control Test on page 13. Read and follow all instructions care-fully and perf...
Page 8 - Drift Cutters
3 Setting Up Your Snow Thrower Figure 3- 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. See Figure 3-7. • Remove the carriage bolts an...
Page 9 - Skid Shoes; General Recommendations
9 Figure 3-9 3 Setting Up Your Snow Thrower WARNING Never use your hands to clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing. IMPORTANT Under any circum-stance do not exceed manufacturer’s recom-mended psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Excessive pressure when sea...
Page 10 - Shift Lever; Know Your Snow Thrower; Choke Control; Never; fuel; Engine Controls
10 4 Operating Your Snow Thrower 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 in Figure 4-1. This knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential. NOTE: For detailed sta...
Page 12 - Stopping The Engine; Electric Starter
1 Gas & Oil Fill-Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read instructions carefully. Starting The Engine 1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubb...
Page 13 - Recoil Starter; To Engage Drive
13 NOTE: Keep the key in a safe place. The engine cannot start without the ignition key. Recoil Starter 1. With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or four times. Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound, which is not harmful to engin...
Page 14 - Shift Cable; Chute Control; Making
14 Shift Cable If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to the figure to the left and adjust the shift cable as follows:1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position. 2. Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. See Figure 5-1. 3. Pivot ...
Page 16 - Augers
16 6 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower WARNING Before lubricating, repairing, or inspect-ing, disengage all controls and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Keep all grease and oil off of the rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate. Engine Refer to the separate ...
Page 17 - Although
1 6 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower NOTE: Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. 2. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four se...
Page 18 - Maintaining
1 Drive Belt Replacement To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows:1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. See Figure 6-4. 2. Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the ga...
Page 19 - Storage
19 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 ...
Page 20 - Shooting; Cause
0 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 21 - Warranty; TRACTOR ATTACHMENT WARRANTY; purchase, 90 days if
21 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...
