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 - CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; Gasoline Capacity; 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 6 - INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD
6 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 3 and 4) The traction drive control rod is installed on the snow thrower.1. Remove plastic tie securing traction drive control rod to rotator bracket. 2. With top end of rod positioned under left side of control panel, push rod...
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 - TRANSPORT AND HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
10 OPERATION FIG. 12 TRANSPORT AND HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF SNOW THROWER TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 11 & 12) When transporting your snowthrower, be sure to disen- gage the transmission by placing freewheel control into FREE WHEEL po si tion (See Fig. 11) and height adjustment locator into TRANSPORT MOD...
Page 11 - HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER
11 CHOKE CONTROL TRUC TIONS CHOKE CONTROL TRUC TIONS TO USE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE (See Fig. 14) 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. 17)...
Page 13 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; TO TRANSPORT
13 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 24) 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 15 - SNOW THROWING TIPS
15 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 16 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; SAE 30 Motor Oil; SNOW THROWER; TRACKS
16 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 17 - ENGINE
17 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 18 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SHEAR BOLTS (See Fig. 25) 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 - CARBURETOR
20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CABLE TENSION (See Fig. 29) Adjust cable tension by turning the adjuster turn buckle, located on the right hand cable. Grasp the long section tightly and turn the short section to lengthen the adjuster. Adjust until cable is snug. ADJUSTER TURN BUCKLE FIG. 29 ENG...
Page 21 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADJUSTING POWER STEERING
21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 32 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADJUSTING POWER STEERING CABLES (See Figs. 30-35) Power steering cables can be adjusted to improve perfor- mance of steering system. The cable has an in-line adjuster that can be turned to shorten or lengthen the cable exten- sion. Location of adju...
Page 22 - STORAGE
22 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 23 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM
23 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 ignition key. 3. Out of fuel. 3. Fill fuel tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Th...
Page 26 - Consumer Wheeled Limited Warranty Chart 2013
26 Exhibit A Consumer (personal, household use only) Commercial (any commercial, professional, institutional, agricultural, or income producing use, other than Rental Use) Rental (any rental usage) Frame, Chassis, Front Axle 5 Years No W arranty No W arranty Engine* * * * Transmission (if made by Hu...