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10527SBE
Owner's Manual
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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, Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute stop the engine and make certain the collector/impeller Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the chute is the most common cause of injury associated with spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the dis- to prevent someone from accidentally starting the en- charge ch
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PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON 4
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new SPEED CONTROL snow thrower. Reading the entire manual will familiar- ROD ize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly, operation and maintenance of the product. PLASTIC TIE Your new snow thrower has been as sem bled at the factory UPPER with the ex cep tion of those parts left unassembled for ship- HANDLE ping purposes. All parts such as nuts, wash
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) (See Figs. 3 and 4) The auger control rod has the short loop on the end of the The traction drive control rod has the long loop on the end spring as shown. of the spring as shown. 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into control arm with loop opening up as shown. pivot bracket with loop opening down as shown. 2.
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER CHUTE SPRING 1/4-20 HEAD (See Fig. 7) DE FLEC TOR SHOULDER NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may BOLT NYLON be used to install the chute rotater head. WASHER HOOK BE TWEEN 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base CABLE HEX NUTS with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower. EYELET ON CHUTE ROTATER HEAD 2. Position chute rotater head over chute bracket. If nec es - 1/4-20 sary, rotate
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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 SPARK ENGINE OIL CAP AUGER DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER PLUG WITH DIPSTICK CONTROL SAFETY DEFLECTOR REMOTE LEVER DRIVE SPEED IGNITION CONTROL LEVER CON TROL LEVER KEY GAS O LINE FILLER CAP TRACTION CHUTE CHOKE DRIVE DE FLEC TOR CON- CONTROL TROL LEVER OIL DRAIN LH TURN PLUG TRIGGER THROTTLE / ENGINE CONTROL LIGHT DISCHARGE CHUTE RECOIL POWER (AUXILIARY) CORD STARTER PLUG ELECTRIC HANDLE START FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE HANDLE BUTTON KNOB PRIM ER CLEAN-OUT TOOL MUF FLE
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OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result • To engage choke, turn knob clockwise. Slowly turn knob counterclockwise to disengage. in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your snow thrower or performing any ad just - ments or repairs. We recommend standard safe ty glasses OFF FULL or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER Know how to operate
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OPERATION TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 15) TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 17) The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of located on the right side handle. the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control lever located on the left side handle. • Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the auger and throw snow. • Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to en gage the drive system. • Releas
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OPERATION TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 19) WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline to adjust the skid plates. near an open fl ame. 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- ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height o hol or using ethanol or methanol) can attra
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OPERATION COLD START - ELECTRIC STARTER ELECTRIC STARTER 1. Insert safety ignition key (packed separately in parts 1. Connect the power cord to the engine. bag) into ignition slot until it clicks. DO NOT turn the key. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place. grounded 120 Volt A.C. receptacle. 2. Place throttle control in FAST position. 3. While the engine is running, push starter button and 3. Rotate choke con
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MAINTENANCE GENERAL REC OM MEN DATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that ➀ SAE 30 Motor Oil have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain See “ENGINE” in ➁ snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual. Some ad just - Maintenance section ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower. At least once a season, check to see if you should make any
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MAINTENANCE V-BELTS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 Determine temperature range anticipated before next oil hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts change. All oil must meet API service classifi cation SG–SL. are not ad just able. Replace belts if they begin to slip from • Be sure snow thrower is on level surface. wear. (See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in the Service • Oil will drain more freely when warm. and Adjustments section o
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 1. Disengage all controls and move throttle control to WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before per- STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop. forming any service or ad just ments: 2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place 1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position. wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. Remove safety ignition key. 3. Align holes in impeller hub with holes in impeller shaft and install two (2) new 1/4-20 x 1-5/8" ca
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 23) The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If the HINT: Insert a 3/8" drive ratchet (in the “ON” position) into belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise be replaced. It is recommended that the belt(s) be replaced to relieve tension. by a qualifi ed service center. 8. With tension relieved on idler, install new traction drive NOTE: It is recommended
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TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 24) NOTE: To seal punctures or prevent fl at 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 axle hole closest to the end of the shaft – do not use the ENGINE hole in the wheel hub (if equipped). Inner hole in axle and See engine manual. hole in wheel hub are not used
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TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualifi ed 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.
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REPAIR PARTS AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 10527SBE (96193000900), PRODUCT NO. 961 93 00-09 13 16 4 6 15 6 6 10 12 51 7 14 47 5 38 9 36 37 11 42 44 27 8 45 50 6 43 43 42 41 46 27 40 39 49 10 18 53 32 54 55 34 19 28 48 26 19 19 33 20 35 21 56 29 55 25 23 24 19 28 10 27 31 27 53 18 57 30 22 26 21 54 25 19 24 20 23 20
