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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
PP115E27
In struc tions. Fail ure to do so
can result in serious injury.
SNOW THROWER
440640 11.08.10 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, 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 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 LOCATION MAY VARY WITH
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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 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 15) USING THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL (See Fig. 14) SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of In certain snow conditions, the discharge chute may be- the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control come clogged with ice and snow. Use the clean-out tool lever located on the left side handle. to dislodge this blockage. • Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to en gage When cleaning, repairing, or in spect ing, make the driv
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OPERATION TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 16) 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. 17) NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to adjust the skid plates. The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped from used to adjust the skid plates. Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing the factory already filled with oil. Skid plates are located on each sid
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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. 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) TO ADJUST CABLE TENSION (See Fig. 22) • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle. Adjust cable tension by turning the adjuster turn buckle, located on the right hand cable. Grasp the long section IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the in- tightly and turn the short section to lengthen the adjuster. nermost hole in axle and the wheel hub hole. To dis en gage Adjust until cable is snug. drive system from the wheels (
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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
