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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; TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute

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 competent,...

Page 4 - PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON

4 PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON (1) RETAINER SPRINGS (169675) (1) WASHER 3/8 (19131316) (1) LOCKNUT 3/8 (73800600) SAFTEY IGNITION KEY (S) (443059) (1) MULTI- WRENCH (180684) (1) LOCKNUT 5/16-18 (751153) (1) CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16-18 x 5/8 (72250505) (1) LOCKNUT 1/4-20 (191730) (1) SHOULDER BOLT 1/4...

Page 8 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

8 OPERATION 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 ma...

Page 10 - HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER

10 CHOKE CONTROL TRUC TIONS CHOKE CONTROL TRUC TIONS TO USE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE (See Fig. 11) The fuel shut-off valve is located beneath the fuel tank on the engine. Always op er ate the snow thrower with the fuel shut-off valve in the OPEN position. OPERATION TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 14)...

Page 12 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

12 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 21) The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped from the factory already filled with oil.1. Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground.2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw...

Page 14 - SNOW THROWING TIPS

14 OPERATION SNOW THROWING TIPS • Always operate the snow thrower with the engine at full throttle. Full throttle offers the best performance. • Go slower in deep, freezing or heavy wet snow. Use the drive speed control, NOT the throttle, to adjust speed. • It is easier and more efficient to remove ...

Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART

15 MAINTENANCE 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 me...

Page 16 - ENGINE

16 MAINTENANCE BELTS Check belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. (See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).The belts on your ...

Page 17 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; SNOW THROWER

17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SHEAR BOLTS (See Fig. 22) AUGER SHEAR BOLTSBoth right and left-hand augers are secured to the auger shaft with a shear bolt and hex nut. Should a foreign ob- ject or ice become lodged in the augers, the shear bolts are designed to break, preventing damage to any other com ...

Page 20 - STORAGE

20 STORAGE 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, ...

Page 21 - TROUBLESHOOTING

21 TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a service center/department. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so equipped) in OFF position. 1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position. 2. Safety ignition key is not inserted. 2. Insert safety...

Page 26 - SERVICE NOTES