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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 
XT5524ES
In struc tions.  Fail ure to do so 
can result in serious injury.
SNOW THROWER
            422078 Rev 3  09.09.08  SBW/TH
 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,  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) AUGER CONTROL ROD (1) TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (1) MULTI- WRENCH (180684) (2) FLAT WASHERS (1) POWER CORD (198563) (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE (3) RETAINER  SPRINGS   (169675) ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING (2) CARRIAGE BOLTS  3/8-16 x 2.25 (1) SAFTEY IGNITION KEY (1) WASHER 3/8 (1) LOCKNUT 3/8 (35062) (19131316) (73800600) (2) HANDLE KNOBS EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS (2) SHEAR BOLTS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 (2) SPACERS (2) LOCKNUTS (198636) (198638) 1/4-20 (73800400) ASSEMBLY / PRE-
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION NOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the 2. Insert rod into speed control bracket and secure  with retainer spring.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 has the long loop on the end  UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE of the spring as shown. 1. Raise upper handle to the operating position and  1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER  HEAD (See Fig. 7) The auger control rod has the short loop on the end of the  spring as shown. NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may  be used to install the chute rotater head. 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into  control arm with loop opening up as shown. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base  with discharge opening toward front o
                    
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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 LEVER TRACTION  DRIVE SPEED  IGNITION  DRIVE  CON TROL LEVER KEY CONTROL  GAS O LINE  LEVER FILLER  CAP CHUTE CHOKE  DE FLEC TOR CON-  TROL FUEL  SHUT-OFF  VALVE  THROTTLE  / ENGINE  CONTROL DISCHARGE  LIGHT CHUTE POWER  RECOIL  CORD  STARTER  PLUG ELECTRIC  HANDLE OIL DRAIN PLUG START HANDLE  BUTTON CLEAN-OUT TOOL KNOB PRIM ER MUF FLER NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE  ARE SHOWN IN  THEIR TYPICAL  TOOLBOX LOC
                    
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                        OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result TO USE CHOKE CON TROL (See Fig. 11) in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which  The choke con trol is located on the en gine. Use the choke  can result in severe eye damage.  Always wear  control when ev er you are starting a cold en gine. Do not  safety glasses or eye shields while operating  use to start a warm en gine. your snow thrower or performing any ad just- • To engage choke, turn knob clockwise. Slowly turn   ments or repairs. 
                    
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                        OPERATION • Restart the engine, then squeeze the auger control  lever to the handle to clear snow from the auger hous- HIGH ing and the discharge chute. POSITION DISCHARGE CHUTE CLEAN-OUT  KNOB TOOL MOUNTING  CLIP CHUTE DEFLECTOR LOW POSITION FIG. 13 TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 14) FIG. 15 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 16) The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever  located on the right side handle. SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of  the snow thrower, is cont
                    
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                        OPERATION TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 17) WARNING:  Wipe off any spilled oil or  NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be  fuel.  Do not store, spill or use gasoline  used to adjust the skid plates. near an open flame. 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 o - ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height  hol or using ethanol or methanol) can attra
                    
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                        OPERATION COLD START - ELECTRIC STARTER IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN 1. Insert safety ignition key (packed separately in parts If the recoil starter has frozen and will not turn the engine,  bag) into ignition slot until it clicks.  DO NOT turn the key.   proceed as follows: Keep the extra safety ignition key in a safe place. 1. Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull as much  2. Place throttle control in FAST position. rope out of the starter as possible. 3. Rotate choke control to FULL
                    
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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.   ➀ SAE 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” in ➁ ad just ments will need to be made periodically to properly Maintenance section maintain your snow thrower.  General ➂ At least once a season, check to see if you should 
                    
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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 classification 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 of this 
                    
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                        SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 1. Disengage all controls and move throttle control to  STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop. WARNING: To avoid serious injury,  before performing any service or ad - 2. Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug  just ments: wire from spark plug. Place wire where it cannot come  in contact with plug. 1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position. 3. Align holes in impeller hub with holes in impeller shaft  2. Remove safety ignition key. and install two (2
                    
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                        SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 21) 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 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 an  service centre/department. the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise  to r
                    
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                        TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 22) NOTE: To seal punctures or prevent flat 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 in- nermost hole in axle and the wheel hub hole.  To dis en gage  ENGINE drive system from the wheels (for pushing or trans port ing  See engine manual. the snow thrower), remove kli
                    
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                        TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized service centre/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   5. Choke in OFF position.  5. Move to F
                    
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                        REPAIR PARTS  SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER  XT5524ES (96192002200) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 5 11 11 6 7 15 16 14 12 8 13 11 4 17 12 3 11 10 1 9 2 33 32 34 30 31 31 26 36 29 28 20 27 21 22 23 25 35 24 23 22 2 (EXPLODED) 21 19 18 01.07.004-B NOTE:  All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.    1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. 20