Bolens 1026 User Manual
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Owner/Operator
Manual
Snowthrowers
/lodels
824A
24", 8 HP
1026
26", 10 HP
• Safety
• Assembly
• Controls
• Operation
• Maintenance
1993 Garden Way Inc.
FORM 1760404 (7/93)
Thank you for purchasing this product. We believe you
now own one of the finest snowthrowers available.
This is a safety, operation and general maintenance
manual which does not attempt to cover major repairs.
All information in this manual is based on the latest
product information available at the time of printing.
This manual is considered a permanent part of this unit
and must stay with the unit if resold. A replacement
manual can be obtained from the factory, free of charge.
Our equipment is carefully designed, engineered and
manufactured for excellent performance if properly
operated and maintained. Read this manual to learn
Table of Contents
about your unit, its features and operation. Review this
manual each season to refamiliarize yourself with using
and caring for your snowthrower.
Our products have passed the rigid safety standards set
by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and an inde
pendent testing laboratory.
The snowthrower’s warranty statement is included on the
back cover of this manual. Carefully read and understand
the warranty, its requirements and limitations. Also, please
complete and return the postpaid owner registration card
included with this manual to register each unit and keep
the owner informed with important product bulletins and
safety literature.
Service Information
Identification Numbers
SECTION 1
Safety
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Training...................................................
Preparation ............................................
Operation ...............................................
Maintenance and Storage
Decals
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Attachments & Kits
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Assembly ....................................................
SECTION 4
Controls
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Auger Drive Control Lever
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Wheel Drive Control Lever .....................
Gear Shift Lever
Discharge Chute Crank & Cap
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Engine Ignition Keyswitch.......................
Throttle ...................................................
Skid Shoes..............................................
Scraper Blade.........................................
Engine Choke Knob ..............................
Pre-Start Primer Button
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Engine Recoil Starter .............................
Fuel Shutoff Valve
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Pre-Start Checklist
Filling Fuel Tank
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Starting ..............................................
Testing Auger and Wheel Drive
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Changing Gears
Snowthrowing Tips
Snowthrowing Patterns
Maintenance ...........................................
Checking and Adding Oil ...................
Changing Oil
Lubrication
Wheel Drive Belt Adjustment
Wheel Drive Belt Replacement
Auger Drive Belt Adjustment
Auger Drive Belt Replacement
Slip Differential Adjustment
Drive Disc Clearance Adjustment...
Maintenance Chart .................................
Storage
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Warranty
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Service Information
Unit Service and Repair
To service your unit, contact a factory-authorized dealer.
Provide the dealer with the unit's model/serial number and
the part's description. Do not return parts directly to the
factory.
Warranty Service
The warranty for this unit is printed on the back cover of
this manual.
Left and Right Sides
Left and right sides are determined from the operator's
position, facing the direction of forward travel.
Engine Service
For engine service, contact an authorized engine dealer.
To locate an authorized engine dealer, refer to the "Yellow
Pages" under "Engines—Gasoline" or "Gasoline —
Engines". Provide the dealer with the engine model and
serial numbers.
Identification Numbers
Warning to ail operators in California
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Under California law, and under the laws of several other states, it is not lawful to operate an internal combustion engine using
hydrocarbon fuels on any forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered land, or on land covered with grain, hay, or other
flammable agricultural crop, without an engine spark arrester in continuous effective working order.
The engine on this unit, like most outdoor power equipment, is an internal combustion engine that burns gasoline, a hydro
carbon fuel. Therefore, this unit must be equipped with a spark arrester muffler in continuous effective working order. Contact
your authorized dealer for information about obtaining a spark arrester. The spark arrester must be attached to the engine
exhaust system in such a manner that flames or heat from the system will not ignite flammable material. Failure of the
owner/operator of this unit to comply with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law, and may also be a violation of
other state and/or federal regulations, laws, ordinances, or codes. Contact the local fire marshal or forest service for specific
information about which regulations apply in your area.
and other applicable states
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Section 1
Safety
The triangle with an exclamation mark inside is a safety alert symbol. The safety alert symbol is
used in this manual and on the snowthrower's decals to alert you to potential hazards. Whenever
you see this symbol, read and obey the safety message that follows it. Failure to obey the safety
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message could result in death, personal injury, property destruction or damage.
Important!
Safe Operating Practices For This Snowthrower
Preventing accidents is the responsibility
of every equipment operator. The
operator is responsible for hazards
and/or accidents occurring to people or
property. The following general safety
precautions must be fully understood
and adhered to when operating this
snowthrower. Although these safety
precautions are thorough, they can not
be all-inclusive and do not take the place
of common sense. Review these safety
precautions frequently and never take
chances. Be careful before, during and
immediately after use of any powered
equipment. Accidents can be prevented.
Training
1. Very carefully read this manual, the
engine manual and ail literature received
with unit. Understand safe operation of
unit. Thoroughly know all controls and
how to stop unit and disengage controls
quickly in event of emergency.
2. Never allow children or untrained or
irresponsible adults to operate unit.
3. Keep area of operation clear of all
people, particularly small children and pets.
Preparation
1. Thoroughly inspect snowthrowing
area. Clear area of all objects (doormats,
sleds, rocks, branches, wires, etc.).
2. Disengage all clutches before starting
engine.
3. Wear adequate winter clothing and
footwear that will improve traction on
slippery surfaces.
4. Adjust the collector housing height to
clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces.
5. Never make adjustments with unit
running unless otherwise specified in this
manual.
6. Let engine and snowthrower adjust to
outdoor temperatures before clearing
snow.
7. Always wear eye protection during
operation or while performing adjustment
or repair.
8. Check engine oil level before starting.
9. Handle gasoline with care. Gasoline is
highly flammable and its vapors are explo
sive. Check gas level in tank before starting
engine. DO NOT fill gas tank indoors or
with engine running or hot. Allow engine to
cool for several minutes before filling tank.
10. Use an approved fuel container. Use
a funnel or spout to help prevent spills.
After filling, securely reinstall gas tank and
fuel container caps. Wipe up spilled
gasoline before starting the engine.
11. Do not fill gas tank completely. Fill
tank only to within 1/2-inch of bottom of
filler neck to allow for expansion.
12. Keep smoking materials, sparks and
flames away from gas tank and fuel
container.
13. DO NOT operate unit without guards
and safety devices in place. DO NOT
attempt to defeat the purpose of any safety
device.
14. Before starting engine, check unit for
loose or missing fasteners (nuts, screws,
bolts, etc.).
15. Before starting engine, auger and
discharge chute must be free of ice.
16. Follow instructions provided with
optional battery charger and electric start
kits and:
A. Use a three-pronged, outdoor
rated and approved electrical cord and
outlet. Do not use a damaged cord.
B. When connecting or discon
necting cord, stand on dry ground. Do not
stand in puddles or on wet or damp
ground. Hands or gloves must be dry. Do
not use electric starter during rainy
weather.
C. When connecting cord, first
connect cord to engine terminal, then to
properly grounded 110V outlet.
D. Do not abuse cord or yank to
disconnect. Never pull unit with cord. Keep
cord away from oil, sharp edges and exces
sive heat.
Operation
1. Before each use, check operation of
controls. Do not operate unit unless all
controls are functioning properly.
2. Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Always keep clear of intake
and discharge openings.
3. Exercise extreme caution when oper
ating near or crossing gravel drives,
walkways or roadways. Stay alert for and
avoid hazards and traffic.
4. After striking an object, stop engine,
disconnect spark plug wire and prevent it
from touching spark plug. Remove key
from keyswitch. Carefully check for and
repair damage before restarting and oper
ating unit.
Safety (continued)
5. If unit should vibrate abnormally,
stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire
and prevent it from touching spark plug.
Remove key from keyswitch. Carefully
check for cause of vibration. Repair
damage before restarting and operating
unit.
6. Before clearing, repairing, or
inspecting unit or unclogging
auger/impeller housing or discharge
chute, stop engine and allow all moving
parts to stop. Disconnect spark plug wire
and prevent it from touching spark plug.
Remove key from keyswitch.
7. Do not run engine indoors. Exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a deadly
poison that is colorless, odorless and
tasteless.
8. Do not clear snow across the face of
slopes or hills. Be extremely cautious when
changing direction on slopes or hills. Do
not attempt to clear snow on slopes or hills
with more than a 10° incline.
9. Never operate unit without proper
guards, plates and other safety/protective
devices in place.
10. Never operate unit near buildings,
glass enclosures, automobiles, window
wells, drop-offs, etc. without proper
adjustment of snow discharge angle and
direction. Keep children and pets safely
away from unit and out of discharge
range.
11. Do not overload unit's capacity by
attempting to clear snow too fast.
12. Never operate unit at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces.
13. Avoid throwing snow while backing.
If running unit in reverse becomes neces
sary, look in the direction you are moving
and proceed with caution. If you have to
pull unit rearward, release both drive
control levers. Always check behind you
for hazards.
14. Never direct discharge toward
bystanders. Never allow anyone in front of
unit while it is running.
15. Disengage power to auger when
transporting or not using unit.
16. Use only attachments and acces
sories recommended by Bolens
Corporation.
17. Never operate unit in poor visibility or
inadequate light.
18. Always be sure of your footing to help
avoid falling. Grasp handles firmly. Walk, do
not run, while operating unit.
19. NEVER use hands or feet to remove
snow from clogged auger/impeller or
discharge chute. Stop engine, disconnect
spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching spark plug. Remove spark plug to
help prevent engine compression from
causing movement. Remove key from
keyswitch. Use a long stick (at least three
feet long) to unclog the snow.
20. Do not alter engine governor setting
or overspeed engine.
21. Stop both wheel drive and auger drive
when any child, inattentive person or
animal approaches.
22. Do not touch engine parts which may
be hot from operation. Allow engine to
cool before inspecting, cleaning or
repairing unit.
23. Do not operate unit while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
24. Never carry children, people or
animals on unit. They could fall off and be
seriously injured, or interfere with safe
operation of unit.
25. Proceed with extra caution when
operating near corners, shrubs, trees and
objects which can obscure vision.
26. Keep children out of operating area and
under supervision of a responsible adult other
than person operating the unit. Children or
others may appear at any time, so be
prepared to stop suddenly and avoid them.
Never assume children will remain where last
seen.
27. Do not use unit near drop-offs,
ditches or embankments. If a wheel should
go over an edge, or if an edge caves in,
unit could fall or suddenly overturn.
28. Do not wear long, loose clothing or hair
that could get caught in rotating parts.
29. Exercise extreme caution to avoid
slipping or falling, especially while oper
ating in reverse.
Maintenance and Storage
1. Never perform maintenance with
engine running or when spark plug wire is
connected to spark plug.
2. Before season and every eight hours
of operation, check unit for loose or
missing fasteners (nuts, screws, bolts,
etc.). Check shear bolts and other
fasteners at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to help ensure unit is in safe
working condition.
3. Never store unit with gas in gas tank
inside a building where fumes may reach
an open flame or spark. Allow engine to
cool before storing unit in any enclosure.
4. Refer to “Storage” if storing unit
longer than three months.
5. Maintain or replace safety and
instructional labels as necessary. See
enclosed Parts Catalog for location of
replaceable labels.
6. Continue running unit for a few minutes
after throwing snow to help prevent auger
from freezing up. After stopping the engine,
brush snow off unit.
7. Use only genuine Bolens replacement
parts. Replacement parts manufactured by
others could present safety hazards even
though they may fit on this snowthrower.
8. Store gasoline in a cool, well-venti
lated area, safely away from sparks or
flame-producing equipment. Store
gasoline in an approved container, safely
out of the reach of children.
Decals
1. For your personal safety and the
safety of others, safety message decals are
affixed to your snowthrower. Keep these
decals clean and legible at all times.
Contact your local factory-authorized
servicing dealer or Bolens Corporation at
the address listed on the back cover of this
manual if any of these decals is missing or
becomes illegible.
2. Refer to the Snowthrower Parts
Catalog for decal locations, part(s)
number(s) and ordering instructions.
Section 2
Attachments & Kits
Below is a list of attachments and kits available for your snowthrower. The information is the most current at the time
this manual was printed. Check with your local factory-authorized Bolens dealer for more recent information.
Number
42501 Blizzard Pack
42500
1745785 Light Kit Assembly
6918,
Cab Kit
Tire Chains
Description Number Description
Section 3
Assembly
Handlebars
Secure handlebars to chassis with four
3/8-16x3/4 bolts (A, Fig. 3-1).
Install Throttle Lever
1. Insert throttle lever (X, Fig. 3-2) up
through slot in left-hand side of control
panel. Secure with #10-24 x 5/8 screws
and #10 external lockwasher nuts (C).
Screws must pass through holes in
throttle base plate.
2. Place throttle lever knob (B, Fig. 3-1)
in 200° F water for 30 minutes. Tap knob
onto upper end of throttle lever.
Discharge Chute Assembly
1. Remove both side sets of shims and
clips (F and 6, Fig. 3-1 inset). Loosen but
do not remove front shim and clip. Apply
multi-purpose grease on surface of
discharge chute flange (P).
2. Reinstall discharge chute. Hook front
clip over deflector chute flange. Position
shims above clips between chute and
chute flange. Resecure all clips.
6857
N/A
3. Install worm gear support bracket
(L). Teeth in worm gear must mesh with
teeth in base of discharge chute assembly.
Insert bolt (K) through hole in worm gear
support bracket (L) and mounting tab on
unit. Install and tighten nut on bolt (K).
4. Attach control rod sections (H, I, J):
A. Insert end of upper chute control
rod (I, Fig. 3-1 inset) as shown into nylon
swivel block (D) on end of middle chute
control rod (H).
B. Insert a cotter pin through hole in
upper section (I) of chute control rod.
Bend cotter pin so it remains in hole.
Repeat steps A and B for lower end of
control rod middle section (H).
5. Rotate chute control crank (M, Fig. 3-
1) at handlebar console. Deflector chute
should turn without binding. Readjust
bracket (L) and locknut (R) as necessary.
Auger Drive Control Rod
One end of auger drive control rod is
already attached to auger drive handlebar
control lever (l\l, Fig. 3-1).
Starter Kit-110 Volt
Drift Slicers- Order two (2) 1715427 drift
slicer blades, four (4) 1100044 hex head
cap screws and four (4) 1732499 lock nuts.
1. Hook spring (0, Fig. 3-3) on lower
end of auger drive control rod into hole in
control arm (X). Press arm (X) down fully.
2. Measure and note spring (0) length,
then fully depress auger drive control lever
on right-hand handlebar. Spring should
now be 11/16" +/-1/16" (17 mm +/-1.5
mm) longer than earlier measurement. To
adjust;
A. Loosen jam nut (XX) and thread
upward on rod. Turn adjuster (YY) to
increase or decrease length as needed.
NOTE: 1-1/4 turns of adjuster equals
1/16" (1.5 mm) of spring extension.
Wheel Drive Control Rod
One end of wheel drive control rod is
already attached to wheel drive handlebar
control lever (Q, Fig. 3-1).
1. Hook spring (00, Fig. 3-3) on lower
end of control rod into hole in control arm
(Z). Press control arm (Z) down fully.
2. Measure and note spring (00, Fig. 3-
3) length. Fully depress wheel drive
control lever on left-hand handlebar.
ATTENTION: OWNERS OF BOLENS® 8 AND 10 HP SNOWTHROWERS
SUPPLEMENT TO THE SAFETY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
FOR BOLENS® LARGE FRAME SNOWTHROWERS
MODELS 62A, 824, 824A, 1026 AND 1032
(This information is in addition to information in your Owners Manual,
Form 4210-2) .
Keep this sheet with your owners manual. Please insert between
Pages 6 and 7.
PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECK
Before starting the engine on your BOLENS® snowthrower, please operate
the auger and wheel drive levers to make sure they release freely
{return to neutral) .
IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTICE
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