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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NUMBER:
WARNING:
Read the Owner's Manual and
fol low all Warnings and Safety
961980025
In struc tions. Fail ure to do so
can result in serious injury.
SNOW THROWER
424549 Rev.1 10.21.08 SR
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
Printed in the U.S.A.
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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: Snow throwers have ex- Look for this symbol to point out im- posed rotating parts, which can cause por tant safety precautions. It means severe injury from contact, or from ma- CAUTION!!! BE COME ALERT!!! YOUR terial thrown from the discharge chute. SA
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6. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, 16. Never touch a hot engine or muffler. stop the engine and make certain the collector/impel- ler and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the chute is the most common cause of injury associated with engine. snow throwers. Never u
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PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON (1) AUGER CONTROL ROD (1) TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (1) MULTI- WRENCH (180684) (2) FLAT WASHERS (1) POWER CORD (198563) (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE (3) RETAINER SPRINGS (169675) ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING (2) CARRIAGE BOLTS 3/8-16 x 2.25 (1) SAFTEY IGNITION KEY (1) WASHER 3/8 (1) LOCKNUT 3/8 (35062) (19131316) (73800600) (2) HANDLE KNOBS EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS (2) SHEAR BOLTS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 (2) SPACERS (2) LOCKNUTS (198636) (198638) 1/4-20 (73800400) ASSEMBLY / PRE-
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION NOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD chute rotator head to snow thrower and making ad just ments (See Figs. 3 and 4) to the skid plates. The traction drive control rod has the long loop on the end UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE of the spring as shown. 1. Raise upper handle to the operating position and 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into tight en handle knobs securely. Additional carriage pivot bracke
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATOR HEAD (See Fig. 7) The auger control rod has the short loop on the end of the spring as shown. NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to install the chute rotator head. 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into control arm with loop opening up as shown. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening toward front o
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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 may appear on your snow thrower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. PRIMER DANGER OR WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFOR
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OPERATION DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER SPARK ENGINE OIL CAP AUGER DRIVE PLUG WITH DIPSTICK CONTROL SPEED SAFETY LEVER CON TROL IGNITION LEVER KEY GAS O LINE FILLER TRACTION CAP DRIVE CHUTE CONTROL CHOKE DE FLEC TOR LEVER CON- TROL OIL DRAIN PLUG THROTTLE / ENGINE CONTROL DISCHARGE CHUTE CHUTE RECOIL DE FLEC TOR POWER (AUXILIARY) KNOB CORD STARTER PLUG ELECTRIC HANDLE CLEAN- START FUEL OUT HANDLE BUTTON SHUT-OFF TOOL KNOB VALVE PRIM ER MUF FLER NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE
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OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result TO USE CHOKE CON TROL (See Fig. 11) in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which The choke con trol is located on the en gine. Use the choke can result in severe eye damage. Always wear control when ev er you are starting a cold en gine. Do not safety glasses or eye shields while operating use to start a warm en gine. 00155 your snow thrower or performing any ad just - • To engage choke, turn knob clockwise. Slowly turn ments or re
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OPERATION HIGH DISCHARGE CHUTE POSITION CLEAN-OUT TOOL KNOB MOUNTING CLIP CHUTE DEFLECTOR LOW POSITION FIG. 15 • Make sure the discharge chute is pointed in a safe direc- FIG. 13 tion (no vehicles, buildings, people, or other objects are in the direction of discharge) before restarting the engine. TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 14) • Restart the engine, then squeeze the auger control The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever lever to the handle to clear snow from the auger hous-
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OPERATION TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 17) WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline used to adjust the skid plates. near an open flame. Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas o - ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height hol or using ethanol or methanol) can attra
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OPERATION IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN COLD START - ELECTRIC STARTER If the recoil starter has frozen and will not turn the engine, 1. Insert safety ignition key (packed separately in parts proceed as follows: bag) into ignition slot until it clicks. DO NOT turn the key. Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place. 1. Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull as much rope out of the starter as possible. 2. Place throttle control in “FAST” position. 2. Release the recoil starte
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MAINTENANCE GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual. Some See “ENGINE” ad just ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower. All adjustments in the Service in Maintenance and Ad just ments section of this ma
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MAINTENANCE AUGER GEAR CASE 1. Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Place wire where it cannot come • The gear case was filled with lubricant to the proper in contact with plug. level at the factory. The only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear 2. Clean area around drain plug. case. 3. Remove drain plug and drain oil in a suitable container. • If lubricant is required, use only Ronex ED #1 4. Install drain p
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or ad just ments: 1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position. 2. Remove safety ignition key. 3. Make sure the augers and all mov ing parts have completely stopped. 4. Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Place wire where it can not contact plug. CAUTION: Do not substitute. Use only original SNOW THROWER equip ment capscrew/shear bolts as sup plied TO ADJUST SNOW THROWE
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 11. Place auger belt around and inside the groove of auger WARNING: Belt replacement requires pulley only. separation of the snow thrower. While separating the auger housing from the 12. While your assistant slowly raises handles to rejoin frame assembly, it is important that the auger hous ing and frame assembly, pull up on the an assistant stand in the operating auger belt and squeeze sides together above pulley po si tion and hold the snow thrower so belt is full
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 22) NOTE: To seal punctures or prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle. dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and cor ro sion. IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the in- nermost hole in axle and the wheel hub hole. To dis en gage ENGINE drive system from the wheels (for pushing or trans port ing See engine manual. the s
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STORAGE CYLINDER OTHER • Remove safety ignition key; store it in a safe place. 1. Remove spark plug. 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. into cylinder. • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. 3. Pull recoil starter handle slowly a few times to dis trib ute Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. oil. • If possible, store your snow thrower indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt
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TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualified service centre. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so 1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position. equipped) in OFF position. 2. Safety ignition key 2. Insert safety ignition key. is not inserted. 3. Out of fuel. 3. Fill fuel tank. 4. Throttle in STOP position. 4. Move throttle to FAST position. 5. Choke in OFF position. 5. Move to FULL position. 6. Primer not depressed.
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NO. 961980025 (96198002500) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 1 3 (5x) 4 (5x) 2 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 404929X428 AUGER HOUSING 27 2 404932X479 SCRAPER BAR 01.07.002-A 3 72270505 CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16 −18 X .625 4 155377 NUT 5/16 −18 2 3 1 1 2 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 420478 AUGER BEARING 3 2 411939 BEARING PLUG 3 179582 SCREW 5/16 −18 X 1.00 01.07.024-B NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
