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Operator’s Manual
SNOW THROWER
MODEL 730 STE
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local
or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Servicing Your Snow Thrower 14 Assembling Your Snow Thrower 5 Trouble Shooting 17 Know Your Snow Thrower 6 Illustrated Parts 18 Operating Your Snow Thrower 8 Commercial Warranty 27 Making Adjustments 11 Residential Warranty 28 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower 12 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best p
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning. WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
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5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an disengage all control levers and stop the engine. Wait odorless and deadly gas. until the auger/impeller come to a complete stop. 6. Do not operate machine while under the influence of Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the alcohol or drugs. engine to prevent unintended starting. 7. Muffler and engine become hot and ca
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SECTION 1: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the Unpacking two plastic wing nuts, cupped washers and carriage Remove screws from the top sides and ends of the bolts previously removed. Attach these hardware shipping crate. on the lower hole in the handles. See Figure 2. Set panel aside to avoid tire punctures or personal Tighten the two wing nuts already in place on the injury. upper holes and secure the handles firmly. Slide Remove and
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Plug the wire from the headlight into the alternator Cable lead coming from the right side of the engine Cable Guide underneath the fuel tank. Alternator Lead Alternator Lead Discharge Chute Lamp Wire Figure 3 NOTE: Wheels are omitted from illustration for clarity. If not already attached, unwrap the headlight wire which is attached to the headlight, beneath the Figure 4 handle panel. Wind the headlight wire around the lower right handle until excess slack is removed. Clean-Out Tool
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The drive control also locks the auger control so you Chute Directional Control can turn the chute directional control without The chute directional control is located on left side of interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger the snow thrower. See Figure 5. control is engaged along with the drive control, the To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn operator can release the auger control (on the left chute directional control as follows: handle) and the augers will rema
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Track Lock Lever Track Lock Lever The track lock lever is located on the right side of the snow thrower and is used to select the position of the auger housing and the method of track operation. Move the lever to the right, then forward or backward to one of the three positions. See Figure 6. Packed Snow Transport: Raises the front end of the snow thrower for easy transport. Using proper caution, this position may also be used on many gravel driveways to clear snow while leaving gravel u
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Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold To stop engine, move throttle control to “stop” or engine start). If engine is warm, place choke in OFF “off” position. position instead of FULL. Remove ignition key (DO NOT turn key) to prevent Push primer button two or three times for cold unauthorized use of equipment. engine start, making sure to cover vent hole in NOTE: Do not lose ignition key. Keep it in a safe place. primer button when pushing. DO NOT use primer to Engine will no
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IMPORTANT: If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating, Drift Cutters immediately return to the operator’s position and shut Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow off the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts to stop before thrower in heavy drift conditions. re-adjusting the auger control. On models so equipped, drift cutters are assembled to To readjust the control cable, loosen the hex jam the auger housing inverted. Remove the carriage bolts nut on the auger control cable “Z
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SECTION 4: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on WARNING: NEVER attempt to make any the auger housing. See Figure 9. adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator’s Frame Cover manual. Chute Assembly The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by changing the angle of the upper chute. Move the chute tilt control forward to decrease the distance, toward the rear to increase. Auger Control Refer to Auger Control Test i
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Shift Rod Adjustment Skid Shoes To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows: The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted. Remove the hairpin clip and slide the shift rod connector up, to separate the upper shift rod from For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise the lower shift rod. See Figure 11. skid shoes higher on the auger housing. Place the shift lever into the sixth (6) position. Use a middle or lower position when the area to be Rotate the shif
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To check the level of grease in the gear case, remove WARNING: If any adjustments need to be the vent plug. made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the gear case, since moving parts. Be careful of muffler, engine damage to the seals could result. Be sure the vent plug and other surrounding heated surfaces. is free of grease in order to relieve pressure. Drive / Auger Control Lock Auger Shaft The cams on the ends of th
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SECTION 6: SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or Carriage inspecting, disengage all controls and stop Shear Pin Cotter Pin Bolt engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs. Augers The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with six shear pins and cotter
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Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests Drive Belt on its auger housing. Refer to Figure 9. Follow the first six steps of the instructions for Remove the six self-tapping screws from the frame servicing the auger belts. cover underneath the snow thrower. Pull the idler pulley up and lift the belt off the engine Roll the front and rear auger belts off the engine pulley and friction wheel disc. See Figure 17. pulley. See Figure 17. Back out the stop bolt until the sup
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Using a 7/8" wrench to hold the shaft, loosen, but Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the do not completely remove, the hex bolt and bell friction wheel plates and hub, tightening the four washer on the left end of gear shaft. See Figure 20. screws in rotation and with equal force. Position the friction wheel assembly up onto the pin of the shift rod assembly, and slide the shaft Hex Bolt & through the assembly. Reassemble in reverse Bell Washer order. Track Engine Refer to the s
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SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 1. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel becomes stale after thirty days. 2. Blocked fuel line. 2. Clean the fuel line. 3. Choke not in the ON position 3. Move switch to the ON position 4. Faulty spark plug. 4. Clean, adjust gap or replace. 5. Safety key not in ignition switch on engine. 5. Insert the key fully into the switch. 6. Spark plug wire disconnected. 6. Connect spark plug wir
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28 43 33 SECTION 8: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 730 STE 45 37 23 40 54 31 58 54 55 35 40 53 66 57 41 60 36 48 40 45 46 29 34 11 59 53 49 30 52 38 32 56 51 68 16 42 47 67 9 50 39 9 11 65 61 19 64 63 62 8 13 21 78 4 27 Part of handle panel 43 11 for reference only 25 9 77 22 26 24 20 3 6 64 1 15 11 19 12 14 73 76 68 79 75 9 2 74 17 5 16 17 72 69 19 7 75 70 71 18 44 11 10 9 75 18
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Model 730 STE Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 684-0008A Shift Arm Assembly 41. 711-0653 Clevis Pin 2. 705-5204A Chute Directional Control 42. 712-0116 Jam Lock Nut 3/8-24 3. 710-0449 Carriage Screw 5/16-18 x 2.25 43. 712-3010 Hex Nut, 5/16-18 4. 710-0458 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.75 44. 736-0159 Flat Washer,.349 x.879 x.063 5. 710-0643 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.0 45. 714-0507 Cotter Pin 6. 710-0788 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 1.0 46. 732-0145 Compression Spring 7. 710-
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