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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 
PR624ES
In struc tions.  Fail ure to do so 
can result in serious injury.
SNOW THROWER
428689 Rev. 2  09.23.09  AP
 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) MULTI- WRENCH (180684) (3) RETAINER  SPRINGS (2) FLAT WASHERS  (169675) (1) POWER CORD (198563) (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING (2) CARRIAGE BOLTS  3/8-16 x 2.25 (2) SAFTEY IGNITION KEY (422663) (1) WASHER 3/8 (1) LOCKNUT 3/8 (19131316) (73800600) (2) HANDLE KNOBS EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS (2) SHEAR BOLTS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 (2) LOCKNUTS (192090) 1/4-20 (73800400) ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in
                    
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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 is installed on the snow  UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE thrower. 1. Raise upper handle to the operating position and  1. Remove plastic tie securring rod to lower handle. tight en handle knobs securely.  Additional carriage  2. With top end of rod positioned und
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATOR  INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) HEAD (See Fig. 7) 1.  Retrieve vinyl sleeve and spring from bag of parts and  retrieve the auger control rod from carton chute tray.   NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may  Slide straight rod end through the small hole in the  be used to install the chute rotator head. vinyl sleeve. Hook spring in hole in rod end. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base 
                    
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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  MUF FLER ELECTRIC  CONTROL LEVER AUGER  START DRIVE  CONTROL SPEED  BUTTON TRACTION DRIVE  LEVER GAS O LINE CON TROL  CONTROL LEVER FILLER CAP LEVER POWER  CORD  PLUG CHOKE  CHUTE CON- DE FLEC TOR TROL  SAFETY  IGNITION  KEY ON / OFF  SWITCH CHUTE PRIM ER DISCHARGE  DE FLEC TOR CHUTE KNOB FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE RECOIL (AUXILIARY) STARTER HANDLE HANDLE  CLEAN-OUT TOOL KNOB MUF FLER NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE  ARE SHOWN IN  THEIR TYPICAL  TOOLBOX LOCATION ON THE  ENGINE.  ACTUAL  LO
                    
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                        OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result  TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Figs. 11 & 12) in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which  can result in severe eye damage.  Always wear  WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- safety glasses or eye shields while operating   posed rotating parts, which can cause  00155 your snow thrower or performing any ad just- severe injury from contact, or from ma- ments or repairs. W e recommend standard safe ty glasses  terial thrown from the discharge ch
                    
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                        OPERATION TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 13) • Make sure the discharge chute is pointed in a safe direc- tion (no vehicles, buildings, people, or other objects are  The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever  in the direction of discharge) before restarting the engine. located on the right side handle. • Restart the engine, then squeeze the auger control  • Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the  lever to the handle to clear snow from the auger hous- auger and throw snow. 
                    
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                        OPERATION TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 16) ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 17) NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be  • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck.  Do not over- used to adjust the skid plates. fill.  Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with  a minimum of 87 octane.  Do not mix oil with gasoline.   Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing  Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30  and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar a
                    
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                        OPERATION TO START ENGINE  5. Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter  rope to snap back. • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position. 6. When the engine starts, release the recoil starter han dle  Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt  and slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” posi- A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter.  The electric starter  tion. is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is  designed to operate on 120 Vol
                    
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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 IMPELLER SHEAR BOLTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before The impeller is secured to the impeller shaft with two (2)  performing any service or ad just ments: capscrew/shear bolts and hex nuts. Should a foreign object  1. Be sure the on/off switch is in the  or ice become lodged in the impeller, the capscrews are  OFF position. de signed to break, preventing damage to any other com-  po nents. If impeller does not turn when auger control lever  2. Remove safety igniti
                    
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                        SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 20) 8. RELIEVE TENSION ON TRACTION DRIVE BELT  IDLER and remove traction drive belt from around  The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If  pulleys. the belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they  should be replaced. It is recommended that the belt(s) be  HINT: Insert a 3/8" drive ratchet (in the “ON” position) into  replaced 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. 21) ENGINE • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle. See engine manual. IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the in- nermost hole in axle and the wheel hub hole.  To dis en gage  CARBURETOR drive system from the wheels (for pushing or trans port ing  Your carburetor is not adjustable. Engine performance  the snow thrower), remove klik pin from wheel hub and  should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet (2,134  insert 
                    
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                        STORAGE Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the NOTE:  Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in min- season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. i miz ing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor age.  Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.  Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container.  WARNING: Never store the snow  Run engine at least 10 min utes after adding stabilizer to  thrower with gaso line in the tank 
                    
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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
                    
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                        REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NO. PR624ES (96192002901) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 1 KEY  PART NO.  NO.    DESCRIPTION  1  404928X428 AUGER HOUSING 2  404931X429  SCRAPER BAR 3  72270505  CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16 −18 X .625 4  155377  NUT 5/16 −18 3 (5x) 4 (5x) 2 01.07.001-A 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 IMPO