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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
SNOW
THROWER
MODEL
E740F
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Contents of Hardware Pack ............................................................................... 5 Assembling Your Snow Thrower........................................................................ 6 Know Your Snow Thrower ................................................................................. 9 Operating Your Snow Thrower....................
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning. WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle componen
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3. The clutch levers must operate easily in both directions 20. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, and automatically return to the disengaged position when use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer or released. telephone 1-800-800-7310 for assistance and the name 4. Never operate with a missing or damaged discharge of your nearest servicing dealer. chute. Keep all safety devices in place and working. 5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated Main
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SECTION 2: CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Lay out the hardware according to the illustration for identification purposes. Part numbers are shown in parentheses. (Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit.) ATTACHING THE HANDLES ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY A B Hex Bolts (710-3015) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4” 5/16-18 x 1-3/4” (710-3180) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 3/4” Handle Tabs (710-3008) (784-5599) Lock Washers 5/16” I.D. (736-0119) Carriage Bolts 5/16-18 x 1-1/2” Chute Flan
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SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: Reference to right or left side of the snow washers (cupped side against handle panel) and thrower can be determined from behind the unit in the hex nuts. operating position. Secure the left side of the handle panel in the same manner. Tighten the four hex bolts used to attach the bottom Unpacking of the handles to the snow thrower frame. Remove staples or break glue on the top flaps of the carton. Remove any loose parts included with uni
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Attaching Chute Directional Control Chute Directional Hairpin (Hardware C) Control Clip Thread one hex nut about halfway onto eye bolt on the chute directional control. Insert eye bolt through the hole provided in the left handle. See Figure 4. Secure with cupped washer (cupped side against the handle) and other hex nut. Do not tighten until after attaching the other end of the chute directional Lower Chute control. Flat Bracket Washers Hex Nut Cupped Washer Figure 6 IMPORTANT: Attach t
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Make certain to check for correct adjustment of the shift rod as instructed in the Final Adjustment section before operating the snow thrower. Screw Attaching Control Cables Right Track The Z-end of the control cables are hooked into the Control control grips on each handle. Attach cables as follows: Thread the hex jam nuts all the way up the threaded portion of the Z-ends of the control cables. Make certain each cable is in groove of cable roller guides. Place the control grip in th
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IMPORTANT: It is NOT recommended that this snow Traction Control and Shift Lever Adjustment thrower be operated on a gravel surface, as loose To check the adjustment of the traction control and shift stones can be easily picked up and thrown by the lever, proceed as follows: machine. If you must operate on a gravel surface, Move the shift lever into sixth (6) position. ALWAYS adjust the skid shoes into the HIGH position a. With the traction control (refer to Figure 12) to allow the sha
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Traction Control / Shift Lever Auger Control Lock Auger Drive Control Closed Discharge Track Steering Chute Control Open Electric Starter Primer Button Switch Chute Directional Choke Box Control Safety Recoil Ignition Key Starter Auger Handle Skid Shoe Throttle Control Figure 12 NOTE: It is easier to maneuver a non-running snow Shift Lever thrower with both track steering controls held in The shift lever is located in the center of the handle simultaneously. panel and is used to determine bot
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Track Lock Lever Track Lock Lever The track lock lever is located on the right side of the snow thrower and is used to select the position of the auger housing and the method of track operation. Move the lever to the right, then forward or backward to one of the three positions. See Figure 13. Packed Snow Transport: Raises the front end of the snow thrower for easy transport. Using proper caution, this position may also be used on many gravel driveways to clear snow while leaving gravel
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Connect power cord to switch box on engine. Plug Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor cover the other end of power cord into a three-hole, in the area of the control levers. Also, move control grounded 120 volt AC receptacle. levers back and forth several times. Push starter button on top of the engine to crank engine. As you crank the engine, move choke knob To Engage Track Drive to FULL choke position. With the engine running near top speed, move the When engine starts,
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SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENT WARNING: NEVER attempt to make any Chute Directional Control And Support adjustments while the engine is running, Bracket Adjustment except where specified in the operator’s manual. If the spiral at the base of the chute directional control is not fully engaging with the notches in the lower chute assembly, the support bracket can be adjusted inward Auger Control Adjustment or outward as follows: Refer to the information found under Final Adjust- Loosen, but d
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Place the shift lever into the sixth (6) position. Skid Shoe Adjustment Rotate the shift arm clockwise (from the operator’s The space between the shave plate and the ground can position) as far as it will go. be adjusted by raising or lowering the skid shoes. Refer Thread the upper shift rod downward until the to Skid Shoe Adjustment in the Assembly Section. elbow on its lower end aligns with the hole found in the lower shift rod. Chute Assembly Reconnect the upper shift rod to the
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the seals could result. Be sure the vent plug is free of Gear Case grease in order to relieve pressure. The gear case is lubricated with grease at the factory and does not require checking. If disassembled for any Engine reason, lubricate with 2 ounces of Shell Alvania grease Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your EPR00, part number 737-0168. Before reassembling, unit for all engine lubrication instructions. remove old sealant and apply new sealant. IMPORTANT:Do not overfill
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Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the NOTE: The support bracket must rest on the stop bolt auger housing. See Figure 21. after the new belt has been assembled. Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on the auger pulley. Servicing Friction Wheel Rubber NOTE: Loosening the six nuts that connect the frame to The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and the auger housing may aid in belt removal. should be checked after 25 hours of operation, and periodica
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WARNING: Drain fuel into an approved Shift Rod container outdoors, away from an open Assembly Sprocket flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish Spacer cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel. Fuel left in engine for extended periods Pin deteriorates and will cause starting problems. Friction Wheel Assembly If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare for storage Support as follows: Bracket Remove gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to Shaft prevent
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SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 1. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel becomes stale after thirty days. 2. Blocked fuel line. 2. Clean the fuel line. 3. Choke not in the ON position 3. Move switch to the ON position 4. Faulty spark plug. 4. Clean, adjust gap or replace. 5. Safety key not in ignition switch on engine. 5. Insert the key fully into the switch. 6. Spark plug wire disconnected. 6. Connect spark plug wir
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Model E740F 4 17 11 9 16 13 8 15 1 10 14 5 6 7 3 12 3 2 Ref. Part No. Part Description No. 1. 618-0123 RH Housing 2. 618-0124 LH Housing 3. 710-0642 Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 4. 711-0909A Spiral Axle 26” 5. 714-0161 Hi-Pro Key, 3/16 x 5/8 6. 715-0143 Spring Spiral Pin, .25 x 1.25 7. 717-0528 Worm Gear, 20-tooth 8. 717-0526 Worm Shaft 9. 718-0186 Thrust Collar 10. 721-0325 Grease Plug 11. 721-0327 Grease Seal 12. 736-0351 Flat Washer, .76 x 1.5 x .030 13. 736-0369 Flat Washer, .508 x 1.0
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