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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 
XT11530ES
In struc tions.  Fail ure to do so 
can result in serious injury.
SNOW THROWER
428861 Rev.3   08.12.09  BM
 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) MULTI- (1) FUEL STABILIZER PACKET WRENCH (180684) SAFTEY IGNITION KEY(S) (1) POWER CORD (198563) (193071) (1) AUGER CONTROL ROD (2) FLAT WASHERS (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS (2) SHOULDER (2) LOCKNUTS (2) CARRIAGE BOLTS  BOLT 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 1/4-20 3/8-16 x 2.25 (192090) (73800400) ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING (3) RETAINER  SPRINGS  (2) HANDLE KNOBS  (169675) (1) WASHER 3/8 (1) LOCKNUT 3/8 (19131316) (73800600) CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL (1) LOC
                    
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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 securing rod to lower handle. tight en handle knobs securely.  Additional carriage  2. With top end of rod positioned under 
                    
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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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                        ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL  (See Figs. 8 and 9) 1. Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with 5/16-18 carriage bolt and 5/16-18 locknut as shown.   Tighten securely. 2. Install remote cable eyelet to chute deflector with 1/4-20 shoulder bolt and 1/4-20 locknut as shown.   Tighten nut securely. Eyelet will be loose on shoulder  bolt. 3. Install spring hooks between hex nuts on chute rotater  head and into hole in chute deflector as shown. SPRING 1/4-
                    
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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  GAS O LINE ELECTRIC  CONTROL LEVER AUGER  DRIVE  FILLER CAP START BUTTON CONTROL SPEED  DEFLECTOR REMOTE LEVER CON TROL  RECOIL  CONTROL LEVER LEVER MUF FLER (AUXILIARY)  STARTER  HANDLE TRACTION  CHUTE CHOKE DRIVE  DE FLEC TOR CON- CONTROL   TROL LEVER PRIM ER LH TURN  TRIGGER SAFETY  IGNITION  KEY DISCHARGE  ON / OFF LIGHT CHUTE SWITCH HANDLE  CLEAN-OUT  KNOB TOOL MUF FLER NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE  ARE SHOWN IN  THEIR TYPICAL  TOOLBOX LOCATION ON THE  ENGINE.  ACTUAL  LOCAT
                    
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                        OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result The DIRECTION in which snow is to be thrown is controlled  in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which by the discharge chute control lever. can result in severe eye damage.  Always wear  • T o change the discharge chute position, press down ward  safety glasses or eye shields while operating  on discharge chute control lever and move lever left  00155 your snow thrower or performing any ad just- or right until chute is in desired positio
                    
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                        OPERATION USING THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL (See Fig. 14) CAUTION: Do not move speed con trol le ver  In certain snow conditions, the discharge chute may be- when traction drive control lever is en gaged.  Damage to the snow thrower can result. come clogged with ice and snow. Use the clean-out tool  to dislodge this blockage. • Slower speeds are for heavier snow and faster speeds  are for light snow and transporting the snow thrower. It  When cleaning, repairing, or in spect ing, make  is recommended tha
                    
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                        OPERATION TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 17) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 17) NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be  CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 18) NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be  used to adjust the skid plates. used to adjust the skid plates. The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped, from  Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing  the factory, already filled with oil. Skid plates are located on each s
                    
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                        OPERATION TO START ENGINE  5. Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter  rope to snap back. Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt  A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter.  The electric starter  6. When the engine starts, release the recoil starter han dle  is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is  and slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” posi- designed to operate on 120 Volt A.C. household current. tion. • Be sure your house is a 120 V
                    
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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 grease. 4. Install 
                    
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                        SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or ad just ments: 1. Be sure the on/off switch is in the OFF position. 2. Remove safety ignition key. 3. Make sure the augers and all mov ing parts have completely stopped. 4. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it can not come in contact    with plug. 2. Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug  SNOW THROWER wire from spark plug.  Place wire where it cannot come  TO AD
                    
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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  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. 22) ENGINE • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle. See engine manual. IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the  CARBURETOR axle hole closest to the end of the shaft – do not use the  Your carburetor is not adjustable. Engine performance  hole in the wheel hub (if equipped).  Inner hole in axle and  should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet (2,134  hole in wheel hub are not used for your model snow thrower. meters
                    
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                        STORAGE Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the • Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting  it run until the fuel lines and car bu re tor are empty. season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod ucts in  WARNING: Never store the snow  the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. thrower with gaso line in the tank in side  • Use fresh fuel next season. a build ing where fumes may reach an  open flame, sp
                    
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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