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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
PP208EPS24L
In struc tions. Fail ure to do so
can result in serious injury.
SNOW THROWER
440575 11.09.10 TH
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
Printed in 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) POWER CORD (1) MULTI- (198563) WRENCH (180684) (3) RETAINER SPRINGS (169675) (2) LOCKNUTS (2) SHEAR BOLTS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 1/4-20 (192090) (2) FLAT WASHERS (73800400) (2) CARRIAGE BOLTS 3/8-16 x 2.25 SAFTEY IGNITION KEY(S) (1) LOCKNUT 3/8 (1) WASHER 3/8 (422663) (19131316) (73800600) (2) HANDLE KNOBS (1) LOCKNUT (1) CARRIAGE BOLT (1) LOCKNUT (1) SHOULDER 5/16-18 5/16-18 x 5/8 1/4-20 BOLT 1/4-20 (1) SPRING (184505) (751153) (72250505) (191730) (179829) 4
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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 SPEED snow thrower. Reading the entire manual will familiar- CONTROL ize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly, ROD operation and maintenance of the product. PLASTIC TIE Your new snow thrower has been as sem bled at the factory with the ex cep tion of those parts left unassembled for ship- UPPER ping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bo
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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 securring 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. DANGER PRIMER OR WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFOR
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OPERATION MUF FLER ELECTRIC AUGER DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER START CONTROL BUTTON LEVER DEFLECTOR REMOTE DRIVE SPEED GAS O LINE CONTROL LEVER CON TROL LEVER FILLER CAP POWER CORD PLUG TRACTION CHUTE DRIVE CHOKE DE FLEC TOR CONTROL CON- LEVER TROL SAFETY IGNITION LH TURN KEY TRIGGER ON / OFF SWITCH DISCHARGE PRIM ER CHUTE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE LIGHT RECOIL (AUXILIARY) STARTER HANDLE CLEAN-OUT TOOL HANDLE KNOB MUF FLER NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL TOOLBOX LOCAT
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OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 13) 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. We recommend standard safe ty glasses terial thrown from the discharge chute.
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OPERATION USING THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL (See Fig. 15) • Slower speeds are for heavier snow and faster speeds are for light snow and transporting the snow thrower. It In certain snow conditions, the discharge chute may be- is recommended that you use a slower speed until you come clogged with ice and snow. Use the clean-out tool are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower. to dislodge this blockage. NOTE: When both traction drive and auger control levers When cleaning, repairing, or in sp
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OPERATION TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 17) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 19) 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. and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the 1. Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground. ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly
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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 SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must See “ENGINE” in maintain snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual. Some Maintenance section ad just ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower. All adjustments in the Service General and Ad just ments
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MAINTENANCE AUGER GEAR CASE • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • The gear case was filled with lubricant to the proper • Catch oil in a suitable container. level at the factory. The only time the lubricant needs NOTE: The left side wheel may be removed from snow attention is if service has been performed on the gear thrower for easier access to the oil drain plug and place - case. ment of a suitable container. The unit tilted, resting on the • If lubricant is required, use only Ronex E
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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. 22) 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. 23) 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 2,134 meters. If hole in wheel hub are not used for your model snow thrower. your en
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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 NOTE: Fuel sta
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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
