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16530 EXL
OPERATOR'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/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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PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON (1) FUEL STABILIZER PACKET (1) MULTI- WRENCH (180684) (1) POWER CORD SAFTEY IGNITION KEY (S) (198563) (193071) (1) AUGER CONTROL ROD (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS (6) SHOULDER (6) LOCKNUTS BOLT 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 1/4-20 (192090) (73800400) ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING (3) RETAINER SPRINGS (169675) (1) WASHER 3/8 (1) LOCKNUT 3/8 (19131316) (73800600) CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL (1) LOCKNUT (1) CARRIAGE BOLT (1) LOCKNUT (1) NYLON (1) SHOULDER 5/16-18
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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. PRIMER DANGER OR WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFOR
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OPERATION GAS O LINE ELECTRIC AUGER DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER FILLER CAP START CONTROL BUTTON LEVER TRACTION DEFLECTOR DRIVE SPEED DRIVE REMOTE MUF FLER CON TROL LEVER RECOIL CONTROL CONTROL (AUXILIARY) LEVER LEVER STARTER HANDLE CHUTE CHOKE DE FLEC TOR CON- TROL LH TURN TRIGGER PRIM ER SAFETY DISCHARGE IGNITION KEY CHUTE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE THROTTLE LIGHT / ENGINE CONTROL HANDLE CLEAN-OUT TOOL KNOB NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN MUF FLER THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION ON THE
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OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result 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 or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER OFF FULL Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel or attempting to start the engine. FIG. 13 STOPPING TO CO
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OPERATION SPEED and DIRECTION are controlled by the drive speed AUGER control lever. CONTROL LEVER • Move speed control lever to de sired po si tion AFTER engaging the trac tion drive control lever. CAUTION: Do not move speed con trol le ver unless engine is running. Damage to the snow thrower can result. • Slower speeds are for heavier snow and faster speeds FIG. 15 are for light snow and transporting the snow thrower. It is recommended that you use a slower speed until you USING THE C
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OPERATION NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower over gravel or rocky surfaces. Objects such as gravel, rocks or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property dam age or damage to the snow thrower. • If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface, use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted to lowest (highest scraper clear ance) position. 1. Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts
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OPERATION 2. Place throttle control in “FAST” position. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas o- 3. Rotate choke control to “FULL” position. hol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and for ma- 4. Push the primer four (4) times if the temperature is tion of acids dur ing storage. Acidic gas can below 15°F, or two (2) times if temperature is between damage the fuel system of an engine while in 15° and 50°F. If temperature is above 50°F, primin
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WARNING: Do not operate snow thrower if weather conditions im pair visibility. Throwing snow dur ing a heavy, windy snowstorm can blind you and be hazardous to the safe operation of the snow thrower. 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 maintain snow thrower as in struct ed in this
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MAINTENANCE Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and SNOW THROWER after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil fill Always observe safety rules when performing main te nance. cap / dipstick securely each time you check the oil level. TIRES TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL • Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14–17 PSI). Determine temperature range anticipated before next oil • Keep tires free of gasoline / oil, which can harm rubber. change. All oil must meet API
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS To replace the capscrew/shear bolts: WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before per- 1. Disengage all controls and move throttle control to forming any service or ad just ments: STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop. 1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position. 2. Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug 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 and all mov
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 25) 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 WHEELS (See Fig. 26) ENGINE SPEED • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle. Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the the factory high speed setting can be dangerous and will axle hole closest to the end of the shaft – do not use the void the warranty. If you think the engine-governed high hole in the wheel hub (if equipped)
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STORAGE Immediately prepare your snow thrower for storage at • Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and car bu re tor are empty. the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. WARNING: Never store the snow • Use fresh fuel next season. thrower with gaso line in the tank in side NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alt
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TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized service center/department. 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 with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Throttle in STOP position 4. Move throttle to FAST position (or ON/OFF switch is OFF). (or ON/OFF
