Page 2 - Table of Contents; WARNING
Table of Contents 1 CONTENTS: Safety Rules & Information General ............................................................2Training ............................................................4Preparation ......................................................4Operation ..........................
Page 6 - S a f e t y R u l e s & I n f o r m a t i o n; CHILDREN
5 8. Always follow the engine manual instructions for stor- age preparations before storing the unit for both shortand long term periods. 9. Always follow the engine manual instructions for proper start-up procedures when returning the unit toservice. 10. Maintain or replace safety and instruction l...
Page 7 - D e c a l s; DECALS; NORTH AMERICAN MODEL DECALS
D e c a l s 6 DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro-vide you with the safety and reliability you would expectfrom an industry leader in outdoor power equipment. Although reading this manual and safety instructions itcontains will provide you with the necessary basic knowl-edge t...
Page 8 - ALL MODEL DECALS
D e c a l s 7 Part No. 1733059 - DANGER / WARNING Main Dash Decal, CE, w/o Easy Turn Part No. 1733060 - DANGER / WARNING Main Dash Decal, CE, w/ Easy Turn Part No. 1733772Shift Decal Part No. 1727208Auger Danger Decal Part No. 1727207Discharge ChuteDanger Decal Part No. 1733443Chute Release ALL MODE...
Page 9 - S a f e t y I c o n s; SAFETY ICONS
S a f e t y I c o n s 8 WARNING: READ OPERATOR’SMANUAL. Read and understand the Operator’sManual before using this machine. DANGER: THROWN OBJECTS. This machine is capable of throwingobjects and debris. Keep bystandersaway. WARNING: REMOVE KEY BEFORESERVICING. Remove the key, disconnect sparkplug wi...
Page 10 - I d e n t i f i c a t i o n N u m b e r s; xxx; LE; Identification Numbers; xxx; dB
I d e n t i f i c a t i o n N u m b e r s 9 When contacting your authorized dealer for replace-ment parts, service, or information you MUST havethese numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identi-fication numbers, and engine serial numbers in thespace provided for easy access. These ...
Page 11 - CONTROL LOCATIONS; IMPORTANT NOTE
10 Features, Controls, & Operation CONTROL LOCATIONS The information below briefly describes the function ofindividual controls. Starting, stopping, and drivingrequire the combined use of several controls applied inspecific sequences. To learn what combination andsequence of controls to use for ...
Page 12 - F e a t u r e s & C o n t r o l s
F e a t u r e s & C o n t r o l s 11 Starter Electric Start: Depressing the starter button activates the electric starter. The electric start button operates on120 Volts AC, which is provided by connection to theextension cord provided. Connect this extension cordONLY to a properly grounded 3 pr...
Page 13 - O p e r a t i o n; GENERAL OPERATION; CHECKS BEFORE EACH START-UP
O p e r a t i o n 12 GENERAL OPERATION CHECKS BEFORE EACH START-UP 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts, bolts and clips are secure. 2. Check to make sure that the clean-out is attached to the auger housing. Do not operate the machine with-out the clean-out tool properly stored o...
Page 14 - STARTING CONTROLS; Electric Start; Manual Start
O p e r a t i o n 13 STARTING CONTROLS See Figure 1 for the following instructions. Electric Start A. Electric Start Button - The Electric Start Button (A) activates an electric starter mounted to theengine, eliminating the need to pull the starter han-dle. The Electric Start Button operates on 120 ...
Page 15 - STARTING THE ENGINE; CAUTION
O p e r a t i o n 14 STARTING THE ENGINE WARNING Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pullhand and arm toward engine faster than you canlet go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises orsprains could result. When starting engine, pullthe starter cord slowly until resistance is felt andthen pull...
Page 16 - STOPPING THE ENGINE
O p e r a t i o n 15 D C E B F A Figure 3. Engine Start/StopA. Throttle Control LeverB. Fuel Shut-Off ValveC. Safety KeyD. Choke Control KnobE. Primer ButtonF. Starter Cord Handle 9. Electric Start: First connect the extension cord to the power cord receptacle (A, Figure 4) and then intoa wall recep...
Page 17 - OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER
16 O p e r a t i o n CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGECHUTE IMPORTANT NOTE Hand contact with the rotating auger/impellerinside the discharge chute is the most commoncause of injury associated with snowthrowers.DO NOT use your hand to clean out the dischargechute. To clear the chute: 1. Stop the engine. R...
Page 18 - GROUND SPEED SELECTOR
17 O p e r a t i o n GROUND SPEED SELECTOR Use the speed selector (A, Figure 5) to control the drivespeed of the snowthrower. There are six forward speedsand two reverse speeds. Use the lower speeds to blow deep or wet snow. Use thehigher speeds to blow light snow or to drive the snow-thrower withou...
Page 19 - When Pushing the Snowthrower:; Both Wheels Drive; FULL TRACTION
O p e r a t i o n 18 EASY TURN™ FREEWHEELING ANDTRACTION DRIVE LOCK While Clearing Snow: For easy turning when using the snowthrower, squeezethe Easy Turn™ lever (Figure 8). Engaging the EasyTurn™ lever releases the left traction wheel but allowsthe right wheel to continue driving (Figure 8). Releas...
Page 20 - AFTER EACH USE; STORAGE
O p e r a t i o n 19 WARNING Never store the unit, with gasoline in engine orfuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, poor-ly ventilated enclosures. Gasoline fumes mayreach an open flame, spark or pilot light (such asa furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, etc.) andcause an explosion. Handle g...
Page 22 - Regular Maintenance; AUGER GEAR CASE LUBRICATION; CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE
21 Regular Maintenance AUGER GEAR CASE LUBRICATION 1. Place the snowthrower on a level surface. 2. Remove the pipe plug (A, Figure 11). 3. Check the lubricant level. It should be level with the lower edge of the plug opening. If not, add Benalenegrease. 4. Re-install pipe plug, and tighten securely....
Page 23 - LUBRICATION; R e g u l a r M a i n t e n a n c e
LUBRICATION Remove wheels and grease axles once each year. Apply 5W-30 synthetic motor oil to the friction disk drivehex shaft (A, Figure 13). Apply medium weight (10W) oil to points shown (SeeFigures 12-15). Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled wherecontact is made with other parts. Ke...
Page 25 - Problem; TROUBLESHOOTING
24 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service WARNING Before performing any adjustment or service tosnowthrower, stop the engine and wait for mov-ing parts to stop. Remove the key. To preventaccidental starting, disconnect the spark plugwire and fasten away from the plug. Problem Possible Cause Rem...
Page 26 - Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g 25 Problem Possible Cause Remedy Auger rotates, but snow is not-thrown far enough. Chute deflector too low. Adjust deflector as necessary. Engine speed too slow. Set speed to full throttle. Ground speed too fast. Use slower speed selector setting. Snowthrower discharge c...
Page 27 - A d j u s t m e n t s; AUGER DRIVE ADJUSTMENT; Initial Adjustment
A d j u s t m e n t s 26 AUGER DRIVE ADJUSTMENT 1. Check that the auger cable (A, Figure 18) is on top of cable button (B) as show in Figure 18. 2. With the drive lever released, the hook (B, Figure 19) should barely touch the lever (C) without raising it.There can be a maximum 1/32” clearance as sh...
Page 29 - EASY TURNTM CABLE ADJUSTMENT; BELT ADJUSTMENT; Auger Drive Belt; Traction Drive Belt
28 A d j u s t m e n t s Figure 23. Cable AdjustmentA. Adjustment NutB. Jam Nut A B Figure 24. Belt CoverA. Belt CoverB. Screws A B B Figure 25. Auger Belt DeflectionA. Engine Drive Pulley D. Nut B. Idler Pulley (Engaged) E. Auger Belt C. Auger Drive Pulley B C A 1/2” (12.5 mm)Deflection EASY TURN™ ...
Page 30 - A d j u s t m e n t s & S e r v i c e; SHEAR PIN REPLACEMENT; BELT GUIDE ADJUSTMENT
A d j u s t m e n t s & S e r v i c e 29 Figure 26. Shear PinsA. Shear PinsB. Cotter Pins A B A B SHEAR PIN REPLACEMENT Under most circumstances, if the auger strikes an objectwhich could cause damage to the unit, the shear pin willbreak. (This protects the gear box and other parts fromdamage.) ...
Page 31 - S e r v i c e; BELT REPLACEMENT
S e r v i c e 30 BELT REPLACEMENT Auger Drive Belt The drive belts are of special construction and must bereplaced with original factory replacement belts availablefrom your nearest authorized service center. Somesteps require the assistance of a second person. If theauger drive belt is damaged, the...
Page 34 - Specifications; 100 Series Briggs & Stratton; 450 Series Briggs & Stratton; 550 Series Briggs & Stratton
Specifications 33 ENGINE: 1100 Series Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model Snow Series, M15H Gross Torque* 11.00 ft-lbs (14.9 Nm) @ 3060 rpm Displacement 15.2 cu. in (249 cc) Oil Capacity 19 oz. (,56 l) 1350 Series Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model Snow Series ...
