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Operator’s Manual
1827EXLT
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.
Please read the owner's manual carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions before using the machine.
English
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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/impel- Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge ler and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect chute is the most common cause of injury associated with the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the dis- plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the charge chute.
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new snow PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS thrower. It has been designed, engineered and man u - fac tured to give best possible dependability and per for- Gasoline Capacity 0.5 Gallons (1,89 Liters) mance. and Type: Unleaded Regular only Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service Oil Type SAE 30 (above 50°F) center. We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians and (API SG–SL): SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30
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PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON (1) POWER CORD (1) MULTI- (198563) WRENCH (180684) (3) RETAINER SPRINGS (169675) (6) LOCKNUTS (6) SHEAR BOLTS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 1/4-20 (192090) (2) FLAT WASHERS (73800400) (2) CARRIAGE BOLTS 3/8-16 x 2.25 SAFTEY IGNITION KEY(S) (1) WASHER 3/8 (1) LOCKNUT 3/8 (443059) (73800600) (19131316) (2) HANDLE KNOBS (1) LOCKNUT (1) CARRIAGE BOLT (1) LOCKNUT (1) SHOULDER (1) SPRING 5/16-18 5/16-18 x 5/8 1/4-20 BOLT 1/4-20 (184505) (751153) (72250505) (191730) (179829) 5
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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 snow thrower. Reading the entire manual will familiarize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly, operation and maintenance of the product. Your new snow thrower has been as sem bled at the factory with the ex cep tion of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to com plete the as s
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 3 and 4) 1. Retrieve vinyl sleeve and spring from bag of parts and retrieve the auger control rod from carton chute tray. The traction drive control rod is installed on the snow Slide straight rod end through the small hole in the thrower. vinyl sleeve. Hook spring in hole in rod end. 1. Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle. 2. Hook end of spring into control arm
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATOR INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL HEAD (See Fig. 7) (See Figs. 8 and 9) 1. Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may 5/16-18 carriage bolt and 5/16-18 locknut as shown. be used to install the chute rotator head. Tighten securely. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base 2. Install remote cable eyelet to chute deflector with with discharge open
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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. DANGER PRIMER OR WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFOR
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OPERATION MUF FLER ELECTRIC DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER AUGER START CONTROL DRIVE SPEED DEFLECTOR BUTTON TRACTION LEVER CON TROL LEVER REMOTE GAS O LINE DRIVE CONTROL LEVER FILLER CAP CONTROL POWER LEVER CORD PLUG CHOKE CON- TROL CHUTE SAFETY DE FLEC TOR IGNITION KEY LH TURN TRIGGER ON / OFF SWITCH PRIM ER LIGHT FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE RECOIL (AUXILIARY) STARTER HANDLE HANDLE KNOB CLEAN-OUT TOOL NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE MUF FLER ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL DISCHARGE LOCATION ON THE C
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OPERATION TRANSPORT AND HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF To operate the height adjust mechanism, using your foot, push down on the pedal, tilt the unit to align SNOW THROWER the pins with the selected height position and slowly TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 11 & 12) release foot pressure until the pins are seated in the When transporting your snowthrower, be sure to disen- desired height setting. gage the transmission by placing freewheel control into FREE WHEEL po si tion (See Fig. 11) and height adjustmen
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OPERATION • Press downward on chute deflector control lever and TO USE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE (See Fig. 14) move lever forward to lower the deflector and decrease The fuel shut-off valve is located beneath the fuel tank on the distance. Move lever back to raise the deflector the engine. Always op er ate the snow thrower with the fuel and increase the distance. Be sure lever springs back shut-off valve in the OPEN position. and locks into desired position. DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER OFF O
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OPERATION POWER STEERING OPERATION (See Fig. 20) Steering triggers are used to assist in steering your snow thrower. The triggers are located on the underside of each handle. When a trigger is squeezed, it disengages the track DISCHARGE drive on that side of snow thrower and allows it to turn in CHUTE that direction. • To turn left – squeeze left side trigger. CLEAN-OUT TOOL • To turn right – squeeze right side trigger. MOUNTING LH TURN RH TURN CLIP TRIGGER TRIGGER FIG. 18 FIG. 20 TO MOVE
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OPERATION TO USE DRIFT CUTTERS (See Fig. 22) RECOIL (AUXILIARY) ON / OFF STARTER HANDLE Use the drift cutters to cut through deep snowdrifts that SWITCH are higher than the front of the snow thrower. GAS O LINE FILLER CAP • Loosen adjustment nuts enough to allow drift cutter to be raised to highest position and tighten nuts securely. ENGINE OIL FILL CHOKE CAP / DIPSTICK Repeat for opposite side of snow thrower. CON- TROL • When not using drift cutters, loosen adjustment nuts, lower to st
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OPERATION 8. Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first, SNOW THROWING TIPS then from the engine. • Go slower in deep, freezing or heavy wet snow. Use Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. Engine will the drive speed control, NOT the ON / OFF switch, to not develop full power until it has reached normal operat- adjust speed. ing temperature. • It is easier and more efficient to remove snow im me- di ate ly after it falls. WARM START - ELECTRIC STARTER • The best time to
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MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. ➀ SAE 30 Motor Oil To receive full value from the warranty, operator must See “ENGINE” in ➁ maintain snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual. Some Maintenance section ad just ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower. All adjustments in the Service and Ad just ments section of
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MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL SNOW THROWER Determine temperature range anticipated before next oil Always observe safety rules when performing main te nance. change. All oil must meet API service classification SG–SL. TRACKS • Be sure snow thrower is on level surface. • Keep track belt free of gasoline / oil, which can harm rubber. • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • Catch oil in a suitable container. BELTS NOTE: The left side track may be removed from snow Check belts for deteriorat
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS To replace the capscrew/shear bolts: WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before 1. Disengage all controls and move throttle control to performing any service or ad just ments: STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop. 1. Be sure the on/off switch is in the 2. Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug OFF position. wire from spark plug. Place wire where it cannot come 2. Remove safety ignition key. in contact with spark plug. 3. Make sure the augers a
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 26) 7. RELIEVE TENSION ON TRACTION DRIVE BELT IDLER and remove traction drive belt from around The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If the pulleys. belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should be replaced. It is recommended that the belt(s) be replaced HINT: Insert a 3/8" drive ratchet (in the “ON” position) into by a service center/department. the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise to rel
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE TRACKS (See Fig. 27) ENGINE SPEED • Remove the klik pin and remove track from axle. Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous and will HOLE void the warranty. If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact a qualified service center, which has proper equipment and experience to make any KLIK PIN necessary ad just m
