Operator's Manual
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Electric Start
22=INCH SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.88755
CAUTION: Before using
this product, read this
manual and follow all
safety rules and operating
instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
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o SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
ESPANOL
2/6/2009
WarrantyStatement.................... Page2
SafeOperationPractices................ Page3
SafetyLabels......................... Page7
Setup&Adjustment.................... Page8
Operation........................... Page12
Maintenance&Service................. Page16
Off-SeasonStorage................... Page21
Troubleshooting...................... Page22
PartsList............................ Page23
RepairProtectionAgreement............ Page32
Espa_ol............................. Page35
ContactNumbers.................. BackCover
CRAFTSMAN LiMiTED WARRANTY
Two Years on Snow Thrower
Whenoperatedandmaintainedaccordingto allsuppliedinstructions,ifthissnowthrowerfailsdueto adefectin materialorworkmanshipwithintwoyearsfromthe
dateor purchase,returnitto anyauthorizedCraftsmandrop-offlocationforfree repair. Forthe nearestauthorizedlocation,call 1-800-4MYHOME.
Thiswarrantyappliesfor only90 daysfromthe dateof purchaseifthis snowthroweriseverusedfor commercialor rentalpurposes.
ThiswarrantycoversONLYdefectsinmaterialandworkmanship.Searswill NOTpayfor:
• Expendableitemsthatbecomewornduringnormaluse,includingbutnotlimitedto skidshoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,aircleaner,belts,
andoilfilter.
• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oil changes,ortune-ups.
• Tirereplacementor repaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchas nails,thorns,stumps,orglass.
• Tireorwheel replacementor repairresultingfrom normalwear,accident,orimproperoperationormaintenance.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuse,includingbutnotlimitedto damagecausedbyimpactingobjectsthatbendtheframeor crankshaft,or
over-speedingtheengine.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedbyimproperstorage,failure
tousethe propergradeandamountof engineoil,or failureto maintaintheequipmentaccordingtothe instructionscontainedinthe operator'smanual.
• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscausedbyfueldeterminedto becontaminatedor oxidized(stale).In general,fuelshouldbe usedwithin30
daysof itspurchasedate.
• Normaldeteriorationandwearof the exteriorfinishes,orproductlabelreplacement.
Thiswarrantyappliesonly whilethisproductis withinthe UnitedStates.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
EngineOilType: 5W-30
EngineOilCapacity: 20ounces
FuelCapacity: 2.3Quarts
SparkPlug: TorchF6RTC(F6TC)
SparkPlugGap: .020"to.030"
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Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfandothers. Readandfollowall instructionsin thismanual
beforeattemptingto operatethismachine.Failuretocomplywith
theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis
symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!
Thismachinewasbuilttobeoperatedaccordingtothe safeopera-
tionpracticesinthis manual.Aswithanytypeof powerequipment,
carelessnessorerroron the partoftheoperatorcanresultinserious
injury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatingfingers,hands,toes
andfeetandthrowingdebris.Failureto observethefollowingsafety
instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle
componentscontainoremitchemicalsknowntoStateof California
tocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm,
TRAiNiNG
• Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionson themachineand
in themanual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.
Failuretodo socan resultinseriousinjurytotheoperatorand/
orbystanders.Keepthismanualinasafeplaceforfutureand
regularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.Forques-
tionscall,1-800-659-5917.
• Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheir properoperation.Knowhow
tostopthemachineanddisengagethemquickly.
• Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsof ageto operatethis
machine.Children14andover shouldreadandunderstandthe
instructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin thismanualandon
themachineandbe trainedandsupervisedbyanadult.
• Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithoutproper
instruction.
• Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyour
snow-throwingpatterntoavoiddischargeof materialtoward
roads,bystandersandthe like.
• Keepbystanders,petsandchildrenat least75feetfromthe
machinewhileitisinoperation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters
thearea.
• Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,especiallywhen
operatinginreverse.
Your Responsibility--Restrict theuseofthis powermachineto
personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsandinstruc-
tionsin thismanualandon themachine,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
PREPARATION
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentis tobeused.
Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandother
foreignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoverorthrownbytheauger/
impeller.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationand
whileperforminganadjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.
Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytothe
eyes.
Donot operatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.
Donot wearjewelry,longscarvesorotherlooseclothing,which
couldbecomeentangledinmovingparts.Wearfootwearwhich
willimprovefootingonslipperysurfaces.
Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacleforall
machineswithelectricstartengines.
Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingtheengine.
Adjustcollectorhousingheighttocleargravelorcrushedrock
surfaces.
Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhileengineis running,
exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe operator'smanual.
Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperaturebefore
startingtoclearsnow.
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SafeHandlingof Gasoline
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecarein
handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthevaporsare
explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineisspilled
onyourselforyourclotheswhichcanignite.Washyourskinand
changeclothesimmediately.
• Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
• Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesandother sources
ofignition.
• Neverfuelmachineindoors.
• Neverremovegas capor addfuel whiletheengineishot
or running.
• Allowenginetocoolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.
• Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltanktono morethan1/2inch
belowbottomoffillerneckto providespaceforfuel
expansion.
• Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
• Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offtheengineandequipment.
Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutesbefore
startingtheengine.
• Neverstorethemachineor fuel containerinsidewhere
thereis anopenflame,sparkor pilotlight (e.g.furnace,
waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).
• Allowmachinetocoolatleast5 minutesbeforestoring.
• Neverfillcontainersinsidea vehicleor ona truckor trailer
bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.
• If possible,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck
ortrailerand refueliton theground.Ifthisisnotpossible,
thenrefuelsuchequipmentona trailerwitha portable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.
• Keepthenozzleincontactwiththe rimofthefueltankor
containeropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingis complete.Do
notuse a nozzlelock-opendevice.
OPERATION
• Donotputhandsorfeetnear rotatingparts,in the auger/impeller
housingorchuteassembly.Contactwiththe rotatingpartscan
amputatehandsandfeet.
• Theauger/impellercontrolleverisa safetydevice.Neverbypass
itsoperation.Doingsomakesthemachineunsafeandmaycause
personalinjury.
• Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyinbothdirectionsand
automaticallyreturntothedisengagedpositionwhenreleased.
• Neveroperatewitha missingordamagedchuteassembly.Keep
all safetydevicesinplaceandworking.
• Neverrunanengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
• Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceof alcoholor
drugs.
• Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do not
touch.Keepchildrenaway.
• Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossinggravel
surfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsor traffic.
• Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingon
slopes.
• Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards
windows,walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty
damageorpersonalinjurycausedbya ricochet.
• Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersand petsor allow
anyoneinfrontofthemachine.
• Donotoverloadmachinecapacityby attemptingto clearsnowat
toofastof a rate.
• Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Always
be sureofyourfootingand keepafirmholdon the handles.Walk,
neverrun.
• Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhentransportingor not
in use.
• Neveroperatemachineat hightransportspeedson slippery
surfaces.Lookdownand behindand usecare whenbackingup.
• Ifthe machineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stoptheengine,
disconnectthesparkplugwireandgrounditagainsttheengine.
Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairanydamagebefore
startingandoperating.
• Disengageall controlleversandstopenginebeforeyouleave
theoperatingposition(behindthe handles).Waituntiltheauger/
impellercomestoacompletestopbeforeuncloggingthechute
assembly,makingany adjustments,or inspections.
• Neverput yourhandinthe dischargeorcollectoropenings.Do
notunclogchuteassemblywhileengineisrunning.Shutoff
engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshave
stoppedbeforeunclogging.
• Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythemanufac-
turer(e.g.wheelweights,tire chains,cabsetc.).
• Whenstartingengine,pullcordslowlyuntilresistanceisfelt,then
pull rapidly.Rapidretractionof startercord(kickback)willpull
handandarmtowardenginefasterthan youcanletgo.Broken
bones,fractures,bruisesorsprainscouldresult.
• Ifsituationsoccurwhichare notcoveredinthismanual,use care
andgoodjudgment.ContactCustomerSupportforassistance
andthenameof yournearestservicingdealer.
CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE
Handcontactwiththe rotatingimpellerinsidethedischargechute
is themostcommoncauseofinjuryassociatedwithsnowthrowers.
Neveruseyourhandtocleanoutthedischargechute.
Toclear thechute:
1. SHUTTHEENGINEOFF!
2. Wait 10secondstobe suretheimpellerbladeshavestopped
rotating.
3. Alwaysusea clean-outtool,not yourhands.
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MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
• Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation
regularly.Refertothemaintenanceandadjustmentsectionsof
thismanual.
• Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageall
controlleversandstopthe engine.Waituntilthe auger/impeller
cometoacompletestop.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireand
groundagainsttheenginetopreventunintendedstarting.
Checkboltsand screwsfor propertightnessatfrequentintervals
tokeepthemachineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visually
inspectmachineforanydamage.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-speedthe
engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed
oftheengine.
Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjecttowear
anddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckall
componentsand replacewithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's
(OEM)partsonly."Useof partswhichdonotmeettheoriginal
equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceand
compromisesafety!"
Checkcontrolleversperiodicallytoverifytheyengageanddisen-
gageproperlyandadjust,if necessary.Refertotheadjustment
sectioninthisoperator'smanualforinstructions.
Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.
• Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsforgas,oil,etc.to
protecttheenvironment.
Priorto storing,runmachineafew minutestoclearsnowfrom
machineand preventfreezeupof auger/impeller.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisan
openflame,sparkorpilotlightsuchasa waterheater,furnace,
clothesdryeretc.
Alwaysrefertotheoperator'smanualfor properinstructionson
off-seasonstorage.
Checkfuelline,tank,cap,andfittingsfrequentlyforcracksor
leaks.Replaceif necessary.
Donotcrankenginewithsparkplugremoved.
AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)
andtheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproduct
hasan AverageUsefulLifeof seven(7)years,or 60 hoursof
operation.AttheendoftheAverageUsefulLifehavethemachine
inspectedannuallybyan authorizedservicedealertoensurethat
allmechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperlyand not
wornexcessively.Failuretodo socanresultinaccidents,injuries
ordeath.
DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do not modifyengineinanyway.
Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcanleadtoa runawayengineand
causeittooperateatunsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysetting
ofenginegovernor.
NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS
EngineswhicharecertifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederal
EPAemissionregulationsforSORE(SmallOffRoadEquipment)are
certifiedto operateonregularunleadedgasoline,andmayinclude
thefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification(EM),
OxidizingCatalyst(OC),SecondaryAirInjection(SAI)and ThreeWay
Catalyst(TWO)if so equipped.
SPARK ARRESTOR
Thismachineisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineand
shouldnotbe usedonor nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,
brush-coveredorgrass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaust
systemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor
statelaws(ifany)
Ifa sparkattesterisused,itshouldbemaintainedineffectiveworking
orderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniathe aboveis required
bylaw (Section4442of theCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Other
statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyonfederallands.
A sparkarresterforthemuffleris availablethroughyournearestSears
PartsandRepairServiceCenter.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthisproduct. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson themachine
beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
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Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate
WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES
Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades
inside
WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES
Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades
inside
WARNING-- ROTATING AUGER
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly.
Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.
WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS
This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.
WARNING--GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE
Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
WARNING-- ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Do not use the engine's electric starter in the rain
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1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGiMPELLER
ANDAUGER,CONTACTWiTHiMPELLEROR
AUGERCANAMPUTATEHANDSANDFEET.
2. USECLEAN-OUTTOOLTOUNCLOG
DISCHARGECHUTE.
3.DISENGAGECLUTCHLEVERS,STOPENGINE,
AND REMAINBEHINDHANDLESUNTILALL
MOVING PARTSHAVE STOPPEDBEFORE
UNCLOGGING OR SERViCiNGMACHINE.
TO AVOIDTHROWN OBJECTSiNJURiES,
NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGEATBYSTANDERS.
USEEXTRACAUTIONWHEN OPERATINGON
GRAVELSURFACES.
5.BEAD OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
CLEAN-OUT TOOL
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IMPORTANT:Thisunitis shippedwiththeenginefullof oil. After
assembly,see page10for fuelandoildetails.
Removing From Carton
1. Cutthecornersofthecartonandlaythesidesflaton theground.
Removeall packinginserts.
2. Movethesnowthroweroutofthecarton.
3. Makecertainthecartonhasbeencompletelyemptiedbefore
discardingit.
DO NOTliftthe snowthrower bythechutehandle.
Before Assembly
NOTE:Referenceto right,left, frontor rearoftheunitisfromthe
operatingpositionunlessotherwisestated.
Setting Up The Handle
NOTE: Beawareofthethreelooselyfittedcabletiesattachedto the
lowerhandlethatwillbeutilizedlatertosecurethecables.
1. Loosenandremovethe wingknob,saddlewasher,handletab and
carriagescrewoneachside ofthe lowerhandle.See Fig.1.
2. Slideone ofthe looselyfitted cabletiesfromthe right side ofthe lower
handleupto thecross memberofthe lowerhandle.Leavethe second
cabletiein placeonthe rightside ofthe lowerhandle.See Fig.3for
reference.
iMPORTANT: Itwillbenecessarytolifttheupperhandlewhileslidingup
thiscabletieto preventdamagetothecable.
3. Lifttheupperhandleupandpositionitoverthelowerhandle,align-
ingtheholeswherethewingknobswereremoved(1).SeeFig.2.
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Figure 1
Becarefulnottobendorkinkthe cables.
4. Inserta carriagescrewfromtheoutsidethrougha handletab,the
upperand lowerhandles,asaddlewasherandintothewingknob
(2). Repeatonthe otherside.
5. Tightenthewing knobsoneachsideofthehandle.RefertoFig.2.
NOTE:The augercableroutesdowntheleft lowerhandleandthe
drivecableisroutedacrossthetopofthelowerhandleanddownthe
rightside ofthelowerhandle.SeeFig.3.
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Threecabletieshavebeenusedtolooselytiethecontrolcables
tothelowerhandle,includingthe cabletieyourelocatedinstep2.
Positioncabletiesnow,asinFig.3,andtightentosecurecablesto
thelowerhandle.Trimoffexcessmaterialofcableties.
Figure 2
DriveCable
getCable
Figure 3
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Skid Shoe
Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardatthefactoryforshipping
purposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priortooperatingthesnow
thrower.
Clean-Out Tool
Thechuteclean-outtoolisfastenedto thetopd theaugerhousingwitha
mountingclipandacabletieatthefactory.Cutthecabletiebeforeoperating
thesnowthrower.SeeFig.5.
It isnotrecommendedthatyouoperatethissnowthrowerongravel
as itcaneasilypickup andthrowloosegravel,causingpersonal
injuryordamagetothesnowthrowerand surroundingproperty.
• Forclosesnowremovalona smoothsurface,raiseskidshoes
higherontheaugerhousing.
• Usea middleor lowerpositionwhentheareato be clearedis
uneven,suchas a graveldriveway
NOTE:Ifyouchoosetooperatethesnowthrowerona gravelsurface,
keepthe skidshoesin positionformaximumclearancebetweenthe
groundandtheshaveplate.
To adjust the skid shoes:
1. Loosenthefourhexnuts(twooneachside)andcarriagebolts.
Moveskidshoestodesiredposition.See Fig.4.
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. MiddlePosition
ChuteClean-outTool
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Figure 5
Tire Pressure
Theproperinflationpressureisbetween15psiand20psi.Checkthe tire
pressureperiodicallyandmaintainequalpressureinbothtiresat all
times.Excessivepressure(above20psi)maycausethe wheel(tire/
rim)assemblytoburstwithsufficientforcetocauseseriousinjury.Do
notover-inflatethetire.Usea manualpumpor portableelectrictire
inflatorto preventover-inflation.NEVERUSEANAIRCOMPRESSOR.
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Figure 4
2. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceof skidshoeisagainstthe
groundtoavoidunevenwearonthe skidshoes.
3. Retightennutsandboltssecurely.
Shear Pins
A pairof replacementaugershearpinsandbow
tiecotterpinsare includedwithyoursnowthrower.
Storetheminasafeplaceuntilneeded.
Over-inflatingthe tirewithexcessivepressure(above20psi)may
causethetire/rimto burstwithsufficientforcetocauseserious
pressure.
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Fuel Recommedations
Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedor lowleadedtominimizecombus-
tionchamberdeposits)witha minimumof87octane.Gasolinewith
upto 10%ethanolor 15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbe
used.Neveruseanoil/gasolinemixtureordirtygasoline.Avoidgetting
dirt,dust,or waterinthefueltank.DONOTuseE85gasoline.
• Refuelin awell-ventilatedareawiththeenginestopped.Donot
smokeorallowflamesorsparksintheareawheretheengineis
refueledorwheregasolineisstored.
• Donotoverfillthefueltank.Afterrefueling,makesurethe tank
capisclosedproperlyandsecurely.
• Becarefulnottospillfuelwhenrefueling.Spilledfuelor fuelvapor
mayignite.Ifanyfuelisspilled,makesuretheareaisdry before
startingtheengine.
• Avoidrepeatedor prolongedcontactwithskinor breathingof
vapor.
Adding Fuel
Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
flammableandthe vaporsareexplosive.Neverfuelthe machine
indoorsorwhiletheengineishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,
cigars,pipesandother sourcesofignition.
Checking Oil Level
Theengineisshippedwithoil in theengine.Youmust,however,
checkthe oil levelpriortooperatingthesnowthrower.Runningthe
enginewithinsufficientoilcancauseseriousenginedamageand
voidtheenginewarranty.
NOTE: Besuretochecktheengineonalevelsurfacewiththeengine
stopped.
1. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.SeeFig.
7.
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Alwayskeephandsandfeetclearof equipmentmovingparts.Donot
usea pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsareflammable.
1. Cleanaroundfuel fill beforeremovingcaptofuel.
2. A fuellevelindicatoris locatedinthefuel tank. Filltankuntil fuel
reachesthefuel levelindictor,Fig.6. Becarefulnotto overfill.
FuelLevelIndicator
TopView
Figure7
2. Insertthe cap/dipstickintothe oilfillerneck,butdo not screwit in.
3. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstick.Ifthe levelis low,slowlyaddoiluntil
oil levelregistersbetweenhigh(H) andlow(L), Fig.7. Refertothe
EngineMaintenancesectionfor correctoil viscosityandengineoil
capacity.
NOTE:Do notoverfill.Overfillingwithoil mayresultin enginesmoking,
hardstartingor sparkplugfouling.
4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmly beforestartingengine.
Figure6
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Final Adjustments
IMPORTANT:Checktheadjustmentsasinstructedand makeany
finaladjustmentsnecessarybeforeoperatingthe unit.Checkall nuts
andboltsfortightness.Failureto followtheseinstructionsmaycause
damagetounit.
Discharge Chute
1. Loosenthewingknobontheupperchute,adjustchuteandchute
controltodesiredoperatingposition.
2. Tightenthewingknobontheupperchutemakingsurethecarriagebolt
iscorrectlypositioned.RefertoFig.8.
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Auger Control Test
IMPORTANT:Performthefollowingtestbeforeoperatingthesnow
throwerforthefirsttimeandatthe startof eachwinterseason.
Checktheadjustmentof theaugercontrolasfollows:
1. Whenaugercontrolisreleasedandinthe disengaged"up"posi-
tion,cableshouldhaveverylittleslack,butshouldNOTbetight.
Donot over-tightenthecable.Over-tighteningmaypreventtheauger
fromdisengagingandcompromisethesafetyofthesnowthrower.
2. Ina well-ventilatedarea,startthesnowthrowerengineasin-
structedon page10underthe,,.headingStartingEngine.Makesure
thethrottleissetin theFAST,_ position.
3. Whilestandingin operator'sposition(behindunit) engageauger.
4. Allowaugerto remainengagedforapproximatelyten(10)seconds
beforereleasingtheaugercontrol.Repeatthisseveraltimes.
5. Withtheenginerunninginthe FAST_ positionand theauger
controlinthe disengaged"up"position,w-alk to thefrontofthe
machine.
6. Confirmthattheaugerhascompletelystoppedrotatingandshows
NOsignsofmotion.
IMPORTANT:IftheaugershowsANYsignsof rotating,immediately
returntotheoperator'spositionandshutofftheengine.Waitforall
movingpartsto stopbeforereadjustingtheaugercontrolcableas
instructedinthe Maintenance& Servicesectionofthismanual.
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Figure8
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j UpperHandle
Drive
Control
StarterRope GasolineCap
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UpperChute _ Handle
ChuteAssembly
Clean-outTool
Auger Shave Plate i._.........._...._
Fuel Cap
ChuteKnob
Skid Shoe
RecoilStarter
Handle
Figure 9
Befamiliarwithall the controlsonthesnowthrowerand theirproperoperation.Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.
NOTE:CompareFigures5 &6 withyourequipmentandfollowdescrip-
tionof controls,givenbelow,tobecomefamiliarwiththeiroperation.
Drive Control
Locatedon the undersideofthe upperhandle,thedrivecontrolisused
toengage/disengagewheels.Squeezethedrivecontrolagainstthe
upperhandleto engagethewheels;releasetodisengage.
Auger Control
Theaugercontrolisadjacentto theupperhandle.Squeezethe auger
controlagainsttheupperhandletoengagethe augers;releaseto
disengagethe augers.
Chute Handle
Thedirectionof snowthrowingcorrespondsto thedirectionofthe
chuteopening.Usethechutehandleto turn thechuteassemblyin the
directionyouwishtothrowthesnow.
Chute Knob
Thedistancesnowisthrowncanbeadjustedbyeitherraisingor
loweringtheupperchute.Loosenthechuteknobonthesideofthe
upperchutetoadjust.Pivotthe upperchuteto desiredposition,and
retightenthechuteknob.
Shave Plate
Theshaveplatemaintainscontactwithpavementasthesnow
throwerispropelled,allowingsnowclosetopavement'ssurfacetobe
Nevermakeadjustmentstothechuteassemblyunlessbothaugerand
discharged.
drivecontrolsaredisengagedandtheoperatorisstandingbesidetheunit.
Skid Shoe
IMPORTANT:Referto AugerControlTestintheSet-Up& Adjustments
sectionofthis manualpriortooperatingyoursnowthrower.Readand
followall instructionscarefullyandperformalladjustmentsto verify
yoursnowthroweris operatingsafelyandproperly.
Thespacebetweentheshaveplateand thegroundcanbeadjusted.
Forclosesnowremoval,placeskidshoesin thelowposition.Use
middleor highpositionwhenareato beclearedis unevenorongravel
surfaces.
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Augers
Whenengaged,theaugersrotateanddrawsnowintothe auger
housing.
Chute Assembly
Snowdrawnintotheaugerhousingisdischargedoutthechute
assembly.
Choke Control
Activatingchokecontrolbyturningitall theway
totheleftclosesthechokeplateoncarburetor
andaidsin startingtheengine.Forinformationon
chokeusage,seeStartingTheEnginelaterin this
section.
Recoil Starter & Starter Handle
Thismotorisfittedwith a recoilactionpullstartanda mittengrip
handleforeasyaccesswhilewearingglovesormittens.
Ignition Key
Theignitionkeyisa safetydevice.It mustbefully _ ,,,,._
insertedinorderfor theenginetostart.Remove
theignitionkeywhenthesnowthrowerisnotin
use.
NOTE:Do notturntheignitionkeyin anattemptto
startthe engine.Doingso maycauseit to break.
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Electric Starter Button
Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine'selectric
starterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.
Electric Starter Outlet
Requirestheuseof athree-prongoutdoorextensioncord(included)
anda 120Vpowersource/walloutlet.
Thethrottlecontrolislocatedontheengine.It regulatesthespeedof
theengineandwillshutofftheenginewhenpusheddowncompletely.
Theimagetotherightrepresentsthespeedsofthethrottlecontroland
correspondswiththelabelontheengine.Theimagesbelowillustrate
theddinition of eachsymbol.
Clean=Out Tool
Neveruseyour handstoclear acloggedchuteassembly.Shutoff
engineandremainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshavestopped
[before usngtheccan-outtoo toc earthechuteassemby.
Thechuteclean-outtoolis convenientlyfastenedtothe rearof the
augerhousingwitha mountingclip.Shouldsnowandicebecome
lodgedinthechuteassemblyduringoperation,proceedasfollowsto
safelycleanthechuteassemblyandchuteopening:
1. ReleaseboththeAugerControlandtheDriveControl.
2. Stoptheenginebyremovingthe ignitionkey.
3. Removetheclean-outtool fromthe clipwhichsecuresitto the
rearoftheaugerhousing.
4. Usethe shovel-shapedendoftheclean-outtooltodislodgeand
scoopanysnowandicewhichhasformedinand nearthechute
assembly.
5. Refastenthe clean-outtooltothemountingclipon the rearof
theaugerhousing,reinserttheignitionkeyand startthesnow
thrower'sengine.
6. Whilestandingin theoperator'sposition(behindthe snow
thrower),engagetheaugercontrolfora fewsecondstoclearany
remainingsnowand icefromthechuteassembly.
Before Starting Engine
Primer
Depressingprimerforcesfuel directlyintoengine's
carburetorto aidin cold-weatherstarting.Referto qk_P,_.__L__
thestartinginstructionsintheOperationsection I
ofthismanualforproperprimerusage.Theimage |
belowleft,correspondswiththelabelonthe
engineidentifyingtheprimer.
Oil Fill
Removeoilcap toaddoil. Refertothe Maintenance&Servicesection
forcheckingandaddingoil instructions.
Gasoline Cap
Removegascaptoaddfuel.Unitrunson regulargas.
NOTE:Thisunitmayincludea fuel plug,whichisonly usedduring
assemblytokeepdirt anddebrisoutoffueltank. Discardthefuel plug
beforefillingthefueltank.
Throttle Control
Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsandwarningsonthe
machineandinthis manualbeforeoperating.
Engine Oil
Theunitwas shippedwith oilin the engine.Checkoillevelbeforeeach
operationtoensureadequateoil intheengine.Forfurtherinstructions,
refertothe Maintenance&Servicesectionofthis manual.
NOTE:Besuretocheckthe engineonalevelsurfacewiththeengine
stopped.
1. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstickandwipe thedipstickclean.
2. Insertthecap/dipstickintotheoilfillerneck,butdonotscrewit in.
3. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstick.Ifthe levelis low,slowlyadd
oil (5W-30,witha minimumclassificationofSF/SG)untiloil level
registersbetweenhigh(H)andlow(L).
NOTE:Donotoverfill.Overfillingwithoil mayresultin enginesmoking,
hardstartingor sparkplugfouling.
4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.
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Gasoline
Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedor lowleadedtominimizecombus-
tionchamberdeposits)witha minimumof87octane.Gasolinewith
upto 10%ethanolor 15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbe
used.Neveruseanoil/gasolinemixtureordirtygasoline.Avoidgetting
dirt,dust,or waterinthefueltank.DONOTuseE85gasoline.
• Refuelin awell-ventilatedareawiththeenginestopped.Donot
smokeorallowflamesorsparksintheareawheretheengineis
refueledorwheregasolineisstored.
• Donotoverfillthefueltank.Afterrefueling,makesurethe tank
capisclosedproperlyandsecurely.
• Becarefulnottospillfuelwhenrefueling.Spilledfuelor fuelvapor
mayignite.Ifanyfuelisspilled,makesuretheareaisdry before
startingtheengine.
• Avoidrepeatedor prolongedcontactwithskinor breathingof
vapor.
Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
flammableandthevaporsareexplosive.Neverfuelthemachine
indoorsorwhilethe engineishotorrunning.Extinguishcigarettes,
cigars,pipesandothersourcesofignition.
.
Cleanaroundfuelfill beforeremovingcaptofuel.
2.
Afuellevelindicatorislocatedinthefueltank.Filltankuntilfuel
reachesthefuellevelindictor.SeeFigure10inset.Becarefulnot
tooverfill.
Starting The Engine
Determinethatyourhome'swiringisa three-wiregroundedsystem.
Aska licensedelectricianifyouarenotcertain.
Ifyou haveagroundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedasfollows.
Ifyou donot havetheproperhousewiring,DONOTusetheelectric
starterunderanyconditions.
1. Plugtheextensioncord intotheoutletlocatedon theengine's
surface.Plugtheotherendof extensioncord intoa three-prong
120-volt,grounded,ACoutletina well-ventilatedarea.
2. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_ position.
3. Movechoketo theONpositionI,,i(I (coldenginestart).Ifengine
iswarm,placechokeinOFFposition.
4. Pushprimerthreetofive(3-5) times,makingsuretocovervent
holewhenpushing.If engineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.
Alwayscoverventholewhenpushing.Coolweathermayrequire
primingto be repeated.
5. Pushstarterbuttonto startengine.Oncetheenginestarts,im-
mediatelyreleasestarterbutton.Electricstarteris equippedwith
thermaloverloadprotection;systemwilltemporarilyshut-downto
allowstarterto cool ifelectricstarterbecomesoverloaded.
6. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontroltoOFF
position,iftheenginefalters,restartengineandrunwith choke
at half-chokepositionfor a shortperiodoftime,andthenslowly
rotatethechokeintoOFFposition.
7. Afterengineis running,disconnectpowercordfromelectric
starter.Whendisconnecting,alwaysunplugtheendat thewall
outletbeforeunpluggingtheoppositeend fromthe engine.
Recoil Starter
Alwayskeephandsandfeetclearof movingparts.Donotusea
pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsareflammable.
NOTE:Forlocationofalltheenginecontrolsreferredto inthis section,
referto Fig.9 onpage 12.
NOTE:Allowtheengineto warmupfora fewminutesafterstarting.
Theenginewill notdevelopfullpoweruntilit reachesoperating
temperatures.
1. Makecertainboththeaugercontrolanddrivecontrolare inthe
disengaged(released)position.
2. Insertignitionkeyinto slot.Makesureit snapsintoplace.Donot
attempttoturnthekey.
NOTE:The enginecannotstartwithoutthekeyfullyinsertedintothe
ignitionswitch.
Electric Starter
Theoptionalelectricstarterisequippedwitha groundedthree-wire
powercordandplug,andisdesignedtooperateon 120voltAC
householdcurrent.Itmustbeusedwitha properlygroundedthree-
prongreceptacleatalltimesto avoidthepossibilityofelectricshock.
Followall instructionscarefullypriortooperatingtheelectricstarter.
DONOTuseelectricstarterintherain.
Donot pullthe starterhandlewhiletheenginerunning.
1. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_ position.
2. MovechoketotheONpositionI,,,_1(coldenginestart).Ifengineis
warm,placechokeinOFFposition.
3. Pushprimerthreeto five(3-5) times,makingsuretocovervent
holewhenpushing.If engineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.
Alwayscoverventholewhenpushing.Coolweathermayrequire
primingto be repeated.
4. Pullgentlyonthe starterhandleuntilitbeginsto resist,thenpull
quicklyandforcefullytoovercomethecompression.Donot release
thehandleandallowit to snapback.ReturnropeSLOWLYto
originalposition.If required,repeatthisstep.
5. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontroltoOFF
position.Iftheenginefalters,restartengineandrunwith chokeat
half-chokepositionfora shortperiodoftime,andthenslowlyrotate
thechokeintoOFFposition.
Toavoidunsupervisedengineoperation,neverleavethemachine
unattendedwiththe enginerunning.Turnthe engineoff afteruseand
removeignitionkey.
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Stopping The Engine
Runenginefor a fewminutesbeforestoppingtohelpdryoff any
moistureonthe engine.
1. Movethrottlecontrolto STOP position.
2. Removetheignitionkey.Removingthekeywill reducethepos-
sibilityof unauthorizedstartingof theenginewhileequipmentis
notinuse.Keepthekeyin a safeplace.Theenginecannotstart
withouttheignitionkey.
Positioning Discharge Chute
Loosenthechuteknobandpivotupperchuteto desiredposition.Tighten
thechuteknobmakingsurethecarriageboltiscorrectlypositioned.
Rotatechutehandletodesiredoperatingposition.
Donot liftthe snowthroweratanytimebythe chutehandle.
3. Wipeanymoistureawayfromthe controlsontheengine.
Before Stopping
1. Runenginefor afewminutestohelpdryoffanymoistureonengine.
2. Toavoidpossiblefreeze-upof therecoilstarter,followthisstep:
Recoil Starter
a. Withtheenginerunning,pullthestarterropewitha rapid,
continuousfull armstrokethreeor fourtimes.
To Stop The Snow Thrower
1. Tostopthewheels,releasethe drivecontrol.
2. Tostopthrowingsnow,releasetheaugercontrol.
3. Tostopengine,pushthrottlecontrollevertoOFF I_ and pullout
thekey.Donotturnkey.
Thetemperatureofmufflerandthesurroundingareasmayexceed
1500F.Avoidtheseareas.
Clearing The Snow
CAUTION:Checktheareato be clearedforforeignobjects.Remove
foreignobjects,if any.
1. Starttheenginefollowingstartinginstructions.
2. Allowtheengineto warmupfora fewminutesasthe enginewill not
developfullpoweruntilit reachesoperatingtemperature.
3. Rotatethechuteassemblytothedesireddirection,awayfrom
bystandersand/orbuildings.
4. Makingcertainno bystandersor obstaclesareinfrontd theunit,
squeezetheaugercontrolcompletelyagainsttheupperhandleto
fullyengagetheaugers.
5. Whiletheaugercontrolisengaged,squeezethedrivecontrol
completelyagainstthe upperhandletoengagethewheels.Donot
"feather"thedrivecontrol.
6. Asthesnowthrowerstartsto move,maintaina firmholdon the
handle,andguidethesnowthroweralongthe pathtobecleared.
7. Releasethe augerand drivecontrolsto stopthe snowthrowing
actionandforwardmotion.
NOTE:Yourunit isequippedwitha clutchinthetransmission.If the
wheelsstopturningwhiletryingto dischargelargevolumesofsnow,
immediatelydisengagethedrivecontroland allowthe rotatingaugers
todischargesnowfromthehousing.Reducethe clearingwidthand
continueoperation.
8. Oneachsucceedingpass,readjustthechuteassemblytothe
desiredpositionandslightlyoverlapthepreviouslyclearedpath.
Operating Tips
1. Formostdficientsnowremoval,removesnowimmediatelyafteritfalls.
2. Dischargesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.Slightlyoverlap
eachpreviouspath.
3. Setthe skidshoes1/4"belowtheshaveplatefornormalusage.
Theskidshoesmaybeadjustedupwardforhard-packedsnow.
NOTE:It isnot recommendedthatyouoperatethis snowthroweron
gravelas loosegravelcanbe easilypickedupand thrownbytheauger
causingpersonalinjuryand/ordamageto the snowthrower.
4. Ifforsomereason,you haveto operatethesnowthrowerongravel,
keeptheskidshoe inthe highestpositionformaximumclearance
betweenthegroundandtheshaveplate.
5. Cleanthesnowthrowerthoroughlyaftereachuse.
REPLACING SHEAR PINS
Theaugersare securedto thespiralshaftwithtwoshearpinsand
bow-tieclips.Iftheaugershouldstrikea foreignobjector icejam,the
snowthrowerisdesignedso thatthe shearpinsmayshear.Ifaugers
willnotturn,checkto seeifthepinshavesheared.SeeFig. 10.
NEVERreplacetheaugershearpinswithanythingotherthanOEM I
PartNo.0EM-738-04124replacementshearpins.Anydamageto theI
augergearboxorothercomponentsas,aresultoffailingtodo sowill I
NOTbecoveredbyyoursnowthrowerswarranty.
Alwaysturnoffthe snowthrower'sengineand removethe keypriorto
replacingshearpins.
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Figure10
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Beforelubricating,repairing,or inspecting,disengageall controls
Iandstopengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometo a complete
[stop.
Checking Engine Oil
NOTE: Checktheoil levelbeforeeachuseandaftereveryfivehours
ofoperationto besurecorrectoil levelismaintained.
Whenaddingoiltothe engine,referto viscositychartbelow.Engine
oilcapacityis 600ml (approx.20oz.). Donotover-fill.Usea4-stroke,
oran equivalenthighdetergent,premiumqualitymotoroilcertified
tomeetorexceedU.S.automobilemanufacturer'srequirementsfor
serviceclassificationSG, SE MotoroilsclassifiedSG, SFwillshow
thisdesignationonthecontainer.
1. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.
2. Insertthecap/dipstickintotheoilfillerneck,butdo notscrewitin.
3. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstick.Iflevelislow,slowlyaddoiluntil
oil levelregistersbetweenhigh(H)andlow(L).SeeFigure11.
4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.
Changing Engine Oil
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Figure11
NOTE:Changetheengineoilafterthefirst5 hoursof operationand
oncea seasonorevery50 hoursthereafter.
1. Drainfuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntilthefueltankisempty.
Besurefuelfillcap issecure.
2. Placesuitableoilcollectioncontainerunderoildrainplug.
3. Removeoil drainplug.SeeFigure12.
4. Tipenginetodrainoil intothecontainer.Usedoilmustbe
disposedofat apropercollectioncenter.
Donotdiscardwith householdwaste.Checkwithyourlocalauthori-
tUsedoil isa hazardouswasteproduct.Disposeof usedoilproperly.
iesorSearsServiceCenterforsafedisposal/recyclingfacilities.
.
Reinstallthedrainplugandtightenit securely.
6.
Refillwiththe recommendedoil andchecktheoillevel.See
RecommendedOilUsage chart. The engine's oilcapacity is 20
ounces.
Synthetic
1
(oF)-40o-20 o 0o 200 400
Oil Drain
Plug
J
Figure12
DONOTusenondetergentoilor 2-strokeengineoil.It couldshorten
theengine'sservicelife.
7. Reinstalltheoil fillercap/dipsticksecurely.
("c) -30° -20° -10° 0°
Thoroughlywashyourhandswithsoapandwateras soonas
possibleafterhandling usedoil.
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Checking Spark Plug
DONOTcheckforsparkwithsparkplugremoved.DO NOTcrank
enginewithsparkplugremoved.
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themufflerwillbevery hot.Becareful
notto touchthe muffler.
NOTE: Checkthe sparkplugoncea seasonorevery25hoursof
operation.Changethesparkplugoncea seasonor every100hours.
Toensureproperengineoperation,thesparkplugmustbe properly
gappedandfreeofdeposits.
1. Removethesparkplugbootanduse a sparkplugwrenchto
removetheplug.See Figure13.
2. Visuallyinspectthesparkplug.Discardthesparkplugifthereis
apparentwear,orif the insulatoriscrackedorchipped.Cleanthe
sparkplugwitha wirebrush if itisto be reused.
3. Measurethe pluggapwitha feelergauge.Correctas necessary
bybendingsideelectrode.SeeFigure14.Thegapshouldbeset
to.02-.03inches(0.60-0.80ram).
4. Checkthatthe sparkplugwasherisingoodconditionandthread
thesparkplugin byhandtopreventcross-threading.
5. Afterthesparkplugisseated,tightenwitha sparkplugwrenchto
compressthewasher.
Spark Rug
SparkPlugBoot
Figure13
Electrode
NOTE:Wheninstallinga newsparkplug,tighten1/2-turnafterthe
sparkplugseatstocompressthewasher.Whenreinstallinga used
sparkplug,tighten1/8-to 1/4-turnafterthe sparkplugseatsto
compressthewasher.
Thesparkplugmustbe tightenedsecurely.Aloosesparkplugcan
becomevet hotandcan dama ethe enine.
Figure14
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General Recommendations
.
Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforminganymaintenance.
2.
Thewarrantyon thissnowthrowerdoesnotcoveritemsthathave
beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence.Toreceivefull
valuefromthe warranty,operatormustmaintainthe snowthrower
asinstructedinthismanual.
3. Periodicallycheckall fastenersand hardwaretomakesurethese
aretight.
Beforeservicing,repairing,lubricatingorinspecting,disengageallcontrols
andstopengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometoacompletestop.
Disconnectsparkplugwireandgroundit againsttheenginetoprevent
unintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduringoperationorwhile
performinganyadjustmentsor repairs.
Replacing the Shave Plate and
Skid Shoes
Theshaveplateand skidshoesonthebottomofthesnowthrowerare
subjecttowear.Theseshouldbe checkedperiodicallyandreplaced
whennecessary
1. Toreplace,removetwocarriageboltsandnutssecuringeachskidshoe
totheaugerhousing.SeeFig.15
.
Reassemblenewskidshoeswithhardwarejustremoved.Makesurethe
skidshoesareadjustedtobelevel.
3.
Toremoveshaveplate:Removebothskidshoesandhardware
includingcarriageboltsandnutswhichattachshaveplatetothe
snowthrowerhousing.Forlocationofshaveplate,see Figure15.
.
Reassemblenewshaveplate,makingsureheadsofthecarriagebolts
aretotheinsideofthehousing.Reinstallskidshoes.Tightensecurely.
f Shear Pin
CotterPin
Skid Shoe
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CarriageBolt
ShaveP,ate/ /
LockNut CarriageBolt /4
,_ LockNut j
Figure 15
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Servicing Augers
Theaugersaresecuredto thespiralshaftwithfourshearpinsand
cotterpins.Ifyouhita foreignobjectoricejam,thesnowthroweris
designedsothatthe pinsmayshear.RefertoFigure15.
Iftheaugersdo notturn,checkif thepinshavesheared.Replace,if
needed,withpropershearpins.Referto thePartsListinthismanual
forthecorrectpartnumber.
IMPORTANT:NEVERreplacetheaugershearpinswithstandardpins
orfasteners.Anydamagetothe augergearboxor othercomponents,
asaresultofdoingso,will NOTbe coveredbyyoursnowthrower's
warranty.
Lubrication
Fora viewofthelubricationpointson the snowthrower,seeFigure16.
1. Lubricatepivotpointsontheaugercontrolanddrivecontrolwitha
lightengineoil oncea season.
2. Lubricatetheaugeridlerbracketwithalightengineoilonceaseason.
Engine
Listedbelowaregeneralrecommendationsaboutmaintainingyour
snowthrowerengine.
1. Beforeoperatingsnowthrower,checkthe oillevel.
2. Changeengineoilafterfirstfivehoursofoperationandevery50
hoursthereafter.
Figure16
3. Cleansparkplugandresetthe electrodegapto 0.030"at least
onceaseasonor every100hoursofoperation;replaceevery200
hoursof operation.
Check V-Belts
Followinstructionsbelowto checkconditionofdrivebeltsevery50
hoursof operation.
1. Removetheplasticbeltcoveron thefrontof theengineby
removingtheself-tappingscrewandpressingtheplastictabsto
releasethebeltcover.
2. Visuallyinspectforfrayed,cracked,or excessivelywornout belts.
Replace,if necessary,followinstructionsbelow.
Replacing Belts
NOTE:Therearetwobeltsonthis snowthrower:anaugerbeltand
drivebelt.Itis recommendedthatbothbeltsbereplacedatthe same
time.
1. Removethesparkplugwirefrom sparkplugandgrounditagainst
theenginetopreventaccidentalstarting.
2. Runtheengineuntilthefueltank isdryto preventgasolineleakage
inthefollowingsteps.
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