Page 2 - Table of Contents; See Back Cover for; WA R NING
Table of Contents SECTION 1: SAFETY ........................................... 3 Safety Decals ......................................................................... 5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY ....................................... 6 Inspect Unit ........................................................
Page 3 - Safety; Training
SPARK ARRESTER WARNING TO RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA AND SEVERAL OTHER STATES Under California law, and under the laws of several other states,you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engineusing hydrocarbon fuels on any forest, brush, hay, grain, orgrass covered land; or land covered by...
Page 4 - Operation
Section 1: Safety 4 b. The 120V A.C. starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord andplug and is designed to operate on120V A.C. household current. Thestarter must be properly groundedat all times to avoid the possibilityof injury or death from electricalshock. Determine that your housewiring is...
Page 6 - C. Remove Drift Slicers; WARNING; Assembly
NOTE: Left and right sides of the unit aredetermined from the operator position,facing the direction of forward travel. A. Inspect Unit Inspect the unit and shipping crate fordamage immediately after delivery. Contactthe carrier (trucking company) if you findor suspect damage. Inform them of thedama...
Page 7 - Section 2: Assembly; D. Install Handlebars; E. Install Discharge Chute
Section 2: Assembly D. Install Handlebars 1. Use the four 3/8-16 x 3/4" hex flange screws to attach the handlebars to thesides of the chassis.a. Install a screw in the upper mount- ing hole (C, Figure 2-3) on eachside. Leave screws loose enough toallow handlebar to pivot. b. Install a screw (D) ...
Page 8 - F. Attach Chute Control Rod
8 Section 2: Assembly 6. Remove the washer and locknut from the screw (M, Figure 2-4) in the wormgear assembly (L). Position the wormgear assembly on the mountingbracket as follows: a. Engage the worm gear threads 1/2- way with the teeth on the flange ofthe discharge chute base (rotatechute as neede...
Page 10 - CAUTION
Section 2: Assembly J. Connect Wiring for Handlebar Warmers and Light 1. Gently unwind the electrical wiring har- ness (A, Figure 2-9) from its shippingposition and route it back toward theright-side handlebar. 2. Without over-stretching the wiring har- ness, loop it up and around the handle-bar as ...
Page 11 - Features and Controls
IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate EngineOwner’s Manual for detailed informationabout the controls on the engine. Wheel Drive Control Lever (A, Fig. 3-1)This lever controls the engagement of thewheel drive. When the lever is downagainst the handlebar and the engine is run-ning, the wheels will rotate....
Page 12 - PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST; STARTING THE ENGINE; DANGER
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Perform the following checks with the engine stopped and the spark plug wiredisconnected from the spark plug. 1. Review Section 1: Safety and Section 3: Features and Controls in this manual. 2. Check for loose or missing hardware. Tighten or replace as needed. 3. Visually che...
Page 13 - Section 4: Operation; STOPPING; Emergency stopping
Section 4: Operation 7. Push the Primer Button (O, Figure 4-2) three times (cover hole in center ofbulb when pushing). 8. To start engine with recoil starter: a. Before pulling recoil starter (N, Figure 4-2), be sure there are no obstacles behind you. b. Pull recoil starter handle rapidly to overcom...
Page 14 - Reverse; TRANSPORTING THE UNIT
AUGER DRIVE ENGAGEMENT 1. Remove any debris from inside the collector (auger/impeller) housing. 2. Adjust the discharge chute deflector cap (D, Figure 4-3) angle with adjust-ment lever. The deflector cap shouldusually be adjusted to a low angle, soit is not pointing at any persons, ani-mals, buildin...
Page 15 - SNOW THROWING PATTERNS
SNOW THROWING PATTERNS Use the snow clearing pattern shown inFigure 4-4 when snow can only be thrownto one side. Begin throwing snow closestto the side opposite where it can bethrown and direct the discharge awayfrom that side. When turning the unitaround after each pass, rotate the dis-charge chute...
Page 16 - ENGINE MAINTENANCE; Engine Oil; LUBRICATION; Maintenance
ENGINE MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: Refer to the Engine Owner’sManual for complete engine maintenanceinformation. Engine Oil • Check the engine oil level each time be- fore starting the unit and after each 5hours of operation. With the engine onlevel ground, the oil level should be atthe “FULL” mark on th...
Page 17 - Section 5: Maintenance
Section 5: Maintenance 4. Squeeze wheel drive control lever (X, Figure 5-1) against handlebar.Measure between the coiled ends ofthe stretched spring (W, Figure 5-4),making sure you measure between thesame coils used in step 3. The springlength should now measure 1/2"(13mm) longer than the measur...
Page 18 - SHEAR BOLTS
AUGER DRIVE BELT AND WHEELDRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT NOTE: The auger drive belt (there is oneauger drive belt on the 9.5HP model andtwo auger drive belts on the 11HP model)must be removed before removing thewheel drive belt. The illustration (Figure 5-6) shows two auger drive belts (AD), ig-nore the sec...
Page 19 - GEAR SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT; BRAKE ARM ADJUSTMENT
19 The spring length should now measure9/16" – 11/16" (14–17mm) longer than themeasurement taken in Step 4. If it doesnot, loosen the jam nut (AM, Figure 5-8)and turn the adjuster (AN) to increase ordecrease the length of the spring. Holdthe adjuster and tighten the jam nut (AM)when the corr...
Page 20 - SKID SHOES/SCRAPER BLADE
Section 5: Maintenance To adjust brake arm:1. With engine stopped and spark plug wire disconnected, remove screws andwashers (AB, Figure 5-1) and removebelt cover from unit. 2. Squeeze the auger drive control lever (AL, Figure 5-7) against handlebar. 3. Using a flashlight, look down through the pull...
Page 21 - TROUBLESHOOTING
21 Section 5: Maintenance POSSIBLE PROBLEM 1. Choke knob in incorrect position 2. Engine throttle lever in incorrect start- ing position 3. Engine not primed enough (when cold) 4. Engine primed too much (when cold) 5. Spark plug wire disconnected 6. Fouled or faulty spark plug 7. Gasoline tank empty...
Page 23 - REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; Required Maintenance
23 Section 5: Maintenance REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE This table describes service guidelines only and does not provide complete service information. For complete service information,contact your local authorized dealer. Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait f...
Page 24 - Specifications, Optional Kits and Accessories; SPECIFICATIONS/OPTIONAL KITS AND ACCESSORIES; Specifications; Kit; Optional Kits and Accessories
24 Specifications, Optional Kits and Accessories SPECIFICATIONS/OPTIONAL KITS AND ACCESSORIES Specifications Below is a list of specifications for your snow thrower. The information is the most current at the time this manual was printed. Kit Description Tire Chain Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . Incl...
Page 25 - Parts List
25 Parts List Models 42051 & 42052 5 19 1 2 3 4 3 9 22 22 8 14 15 16 20 25 6 24 17 27 7 26 15 14 8 23 18 12 12 11 12 12 13 13 13 13 1 1185224 Oil Seal .........................................................1 2 1185374 Needle Bearing ............................................ 1 3 1185841 Thru...
Page 32 - CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION
1905666 Rev. A (6/01) Printed in U.S.A. © 2001 Garden Way Incorporated CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Owner Registration Card Please fill out and mail the enclosed ownerregistration card. The purpose of this card isto register each unit at the factory so that wecan provide you with warranty benefits a...
