Craftsman 536881110 Owner’s Manual

CRAFTSMAN®I

1.0 Horsepower

30 Inch Dual Stage

120V. Electric Start SNOW THROWER

MODEL NO.

536.881110

Caution:

Read and follow all Safety Rules

and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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WARRANTY STATEMENT ......

SAFETY RULES ...............

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS ....

ASSEMBLY ...................

OPERATION ..................

MAINTENANCE ...............

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT...

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER

For twoyears from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Snow thrower ismaintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the

owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.

If this Craftsman Snow thrower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty ap- plies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover the following:

• Items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, drive belts and shear

pins.

• Repay"necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts

and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructionscontained in the owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWERTO THE NEAREST Sears SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE

UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights,and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates. IL 60179

2 STORAGE .................... 31

2 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART .. 32

4 REPAIR PARTS ................ 33

13 ENGINE REPAIR PARTS ........ 50

20 SPANISH (ESPAI_IOL) .......... 60

23 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ., 92

,_ LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit

chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro-

ductive harm.

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defeCts or other reproductive harm.

WASH HANDS AFTER HANDUNG.

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IT MEANS-- A'I-rENTIONH! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

,_ WARNING: Always discon-

make contact with spark plug to

prevent accidental starting during: Preparation, Maintenance, or Stor- age of your snow thrower.

IMPORTANT: Safety standards re-

quire operator presence controls to

minimize the risk of injury. Your snow thrower is equipped with such controls.

Do not attempt to defeat the function of

the operator presence control under any

circumstances.

nect the spark plug wire

and place it where it cannot

TRAINING

1. Read the operating and service instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar

with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unitand disengage the controls quickly.

2. Never allow children to operate the equip- ment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all per-

sons, particularly small children and pets.

4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating in reverse.

PREPARATION

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all

doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.

2. Disengage all clutches before starting the

engine (motor).

3. Do not operate the equipment without

wearing adequate winter outer garments. Wear footwear that will Mmprovefooting on slippery surfaces.

4. Handle fuel with care; it is highly flam-

mable.

a. Use an approved fuel container.

b. Never remove fuel tank cap or add fuel

c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme

d. Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up

e. Never store fuel or snow thrower with

f. Check fuel supply before each use, al-

For all units with electric starting motors use electric starting extension cords certi-

fied CSNUL. Use only with a receptacle that has been installed in accordance with

local inspection authorities.

Adjust the snow thrower height to clear gravel or crushed rock surface.

Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine (motor) is running (except

when specifically recommended by manu- facturer).

Let engine (motor) and snow thrower ad- just to outdoor temperatures before starting

to clear snow.

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to a running engine (motor) or hot en- gine (motor).

care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.

spilled fuel.

fuel in the tank inside of a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

lowing space for expansion as the heat of the engine (motor) and/or sun can

cause fuel to expand.

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an ad-

justment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the

snow thrower.

OPERATION

1. Do not operate this machine if you are tak- ing drugs or other medication which can

cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine.

2. Do not use this machine ifyou are mentally

or physically unable to operate this ma-

chine safely.

3. Do not put hands or feet near or under ro-

tating parts. Keep clear of the discharge

opening at all times.

4. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or

traffic.

5. After striking a foreign object, stop the en- gine (motor), remove the wire from the

spark plug, thoroughly inspect snow thrower for any damage, and repair the

damage before restarting and operating the snow thrower.

6. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormal-

ly, stop the engine (motor) and check im- mediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

7. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the operating position, before un-

cloggingthe auger/impeller housing or dis- charge chute and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.

8. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the auger/impeller and all moving parts have stopped and all controls

are disengaged. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away fromthe spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

9. Take all possible precautions when leaving the snow thrower unattended. Disengage the auger/impeller, stop engine (motor),

and remove key.

10. Do not runthe engine (motor) indoors, ex- ceptwhen starting the engine (motor) and for transporting the snow thrower in or out ofthe building.Open the outside doors;ex- haust fumes are dangerous (containing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS

and DEADLY GAS).

11. Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise extreme caution when

changing direction on slopes. Do not at- tempt to clear steep slopes.

12. Never operate the snow thrower without

proper guards, plates or other safety pro-

tective devices in place.

13.

Never operate the snow thrower near en- closures, automobiles, window wells,

drop-offs, and the like without proper ad-

justment of the snow discharge angle.

Keep children and pets away.

14. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.

15. Never operate the machine at high trans- port speeds on slippery surfaces. Look be- hind and use care when backing up.

16. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the unit.

17. Disengage power to the collector/impelLer when snow thrower is transported or not in

use.

18.

Use only attachments and accessories ap- proved by the manufacturer of the snow

thrower (such as tire chains, electric start

kits, ect.).

19.

Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light. Always be sure of

your footing and keep a firm hold on the handlesP Walk;never run.

20. Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

21. Do not attempt to use snow thrower on a

reef.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1. Check shear bolts and other belts at fre- quent intervals for proper tightness to be

sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

2. Never store the snow thrower with fuel in the tank inside a building where ignition

sources are present such as hot water and space heaters, clothesdryers, and the like.

Allow the engine (motor) to cool before storingin any enclosure.

3. Always refer to operator's guide instruc-

tions for important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended

period.

4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

5. Run the snow thrower a few minutes after throwingsnow to prevent freeze-up ofthe

auger/impeller.

,_ WARNING: This snow thrower isfor use on sidewalks, driveways

and other ground level surfaces.

Caution should be exercised while using on steep sloping surfaces. DO NOT USE

SNOW THROWER ON SURFACES ABOVE

GROUND LEVEL such as roofs of resi- dences, garages, porches or other such

structures or buildings.

IMPORTANT: Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature sup- plied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for each symbol.

Control And Operating Symbols

Slow Fast Electric Start Engine Start Engine Run

I H N

Engine Off Engine Stop On Choke Off Choke On Neutral

Throttle Primer Button Ignition Key Ignition Off

Ignition On

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Drive Clutch Forward Reverse

k61 W

Auger Clutch

Auger Collector Engage

Push To Engage Fuel

Electric Starter

Oil Fuel Oil Mixture

f d

Discharge DOWN

Weight Transfer Weight Transfer Transmission Ignition Key

Lift Handle To Depress Pedal Insert To Run,

Engage To Disengage Pull Out To Stop.

SafetyWarningSymbols

Discharge UP

Discharge LEFT

Discharge RIGHT

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MIni

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DANGER DANGER WARNING

Thrown Objects. Thrown Objects.

Keep Bystanders Away. Keep Bystanders Away.

IMPORTANT

Read Owner's Manual

Before Operating

This Machine.

WARNING STOP

Hot Surface

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Rotating Auger. Keep

DANGER

Avoid Injury From

Hands, Feet And

Clothing Away.

DANGER

Stop The Engine

Before Uncloggin_

Discharge Chute.

Contents of Parts Bag (actual size)

1 - Owner's Manual (not shown) 1 - Packet of Fuel Stabilizer (not shown) 1 - Warranty Card (not shown)

2 - Parts bags (not shown)

*Non-Assembly Parts, found in toolbox located on belt cover

1- Screw, 3/8"-16 x 2"

71007

_ 23SP,_cer_

_.] "2- S;_Pins

1-Split Lockwasher

71062

2-Flatwasher 3/8"

71072

1 - Remote Chute Knob

(not actual size)

e ,Os°re' /

1 - Shift Lever Knob

(not actual size)

1 - Hex Jam Nut 1/4"

71034

1 - Flatwasher 3/8"

71071

Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size)

2- Ignition Keys

(Attached to engine in plastic bag)

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1_ ran.Assemo,y

1 - Cotter Pin

71081

Read and follow the assembly and ad-

justment instructions for your snow

thrower. All fasteners are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or materi-

al until the unit is assembled.

,_ WARNING: Before doing any

assembly or maintenance to the snow thrower, remove the

wire from the spark plug.

NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the location of a part from the operator's position be-

hind the unit.

Tools Required

1 Knife 1 Pliers

1 1/2 inch open end wrenches 1 9/16 inch open end wrenches

,_ WARNING: Always wear

safety glasses or eye shields while assembling

snow thrower.

Figure 1 shows the snow thrower in the shipping position.

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_ Cable

Figure 1

1 3/4 inch open end wrenches 1 Measuring tape or ruler

1 Screwdriver

Figure 2 shows the snow thrower com-

pletely assembled.

Auger Traction Drive

"----'--" Lever

Remote

Chute

Crank

Lever

Chute

Deflector

How To Remove The Snow

Thrower From The Carton

1. Locate all parts that are packed

separately and remove from the carton.

NOTE: Put fuel stabilizer in a safe place until needed for storage.

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Height

Adjust

Skid

Figure 2

2. Cut and discard the plastic ties that secure the crank assembly and the

shift rod assembly.

3. Cut down all four corners of the car- ton and lay the side panels flat.

4. Cut the metal bands that hold the

snow thrower to the lower pallet.

Remove and discard all packing material from around the snow

thrower.

For shipping purposes, the height adjust skids are attached to the

pallet. Remove the screw that se- cures each height adjust skid to

the pallet. See Figure 3.

Adjust Skid

Screw Figure 3

Loosen,(do not remove) the bolts

that fasten the upper and lower

handles. Raise the upper handle into the operating position.

NOTE: Make sure the cables are not caught between the upper

and lower handles.

8. Cut the ties that secure the clutch control cables to the lower handle.

See Figure 1. Move the cables away from the motor frame.

9. Make sure the clutch control cables are attached to the clutch

levers. See Figure 4.

10. Tighten the bolts that secure the upper and lower handles.

Clutch Lever

Clutch Control Cable Figure 4

11. Hold onto the handle and pull the snow thrower off the carton.

CAUTION: DO NOT back over

cables.

How To Assemble

The Handle And Crank Assembly

1. Loosen, but do not remove, the fas- teners in the upper holes of the

lower handle. See Figure 5.

Loosen, Do_

Not Remove I

Crank

Assembly

Locknut Nut 3/8"

Flatwasher

Eyeboff

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. Install the screw, flatwasher, lock-

washer, and hex nut into the bot- tom hole on the right side of the

handles. DO NOT tighten until all

fasteners are in place.

Upper Handle

LowerHandle ll_

Lockwasher 3/8"

Flatwasher 3/8" Figure 5

Loosen, Do

i/# Not Remove

Flatwasher 3/8"

Screw 3/8" x 2'

3. Locate the crank assembly re- moved earlier. Remove the Iocknut

and flatwasher from the eye bolt assembly.

4. Install the eye bolt through the low-

er hole on the left side of the han- dles.

5. Install the flatwasher and the lock- nut loosely on the eye bolt.

6. Carefully remove cotter pin, clevis pin, universal joint pin, and uni- versal joint from the crank rod as-

sembly. See Figure 6.

Cotter Pin

Clevis Pin

Crank Rod

Universal

Joint Pin

Mount the universal joint into the

end of the worm gear. Make sure the large holes are aligned.

8. Insert universal joint pin. Make sure opening in universal joint pin

is aligned with small opening in uni- versal joint.

9. Mount the yoke end of crank rod

around the universal joint. Fasten with clevis pin and cotter pin.

Spread ends of cotter pin to lock in place.

10.

Tighten the Iocknut on the eye bolt. See Figure 5. Make sure eye bolt is

properly aligned and the crank can freely rotate.

11. Tighten all handle fasteners.

Universal Joint

Worm Gear

Figure 6

How To Install The Knobs

Remote Chute Knob

1. Install the nut onto the lever. See Figure 7.

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Lip

Remote

Knob

Chute

Nut 3/8"_.._

Lever

3. Make sure lip on the remote chute knob is pointed toward the engine.

4. Tighten the nut against the bottom of the remote chute knob.

Speed Select Knob

Install the speed select knob to the

speed select lever. See Figure 8.

Speed Select

Knob

Figure 7

2. Assemble the remote chute knob onto the lever until snug against the

nut.

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Speed Select

Lever

Figure 8

How To Install

The Speed Control Rod

1. Put the speed select lever into the

sixth gear position.

Attach the speed control rod (end

with 90 ° bend) to the speed select

bracket with washer and cotter pin. See Figure 9.

3. Put the speed select lever into the

first gear position.

Attach the ball joint, located on the bottom end of the speed control

rod, to the shift yoke assembly. See Figure 10. The fasteners are attached to the ball joint at the

factory.

The length ot the ball joint and speed control rod have been pre-adjusted at the factory.,,If an adjustment is required,

loosen the nut. Remove the fasteners

to disconnect the ball joint from the shift yoke assembly. To lengthen or

shorten the speed control rod, turn the adapter to obtain the correct length.

5. Make sure the speed select lever functions correctly. Move the speed

select lever through all speeds.

_Speed Select

Speed ] [ Lever

Select

Bracket

Speed

Control

Rod

Speed Control Rod

Nut

Adapter

Ball

Joint _ Fasteners

Washer 3/8"

Figure 9

Assembly

Figure 10

How To Assemble

The Chute Deflector

1. Remove the carriage bolt. See Figure 11.

2. Raise the chute deflector into op-

erating position.

3. Fasten chute deflector to flange with carriage bolt. Make sure to

Chute

Operatin

Flang_,_ Washer Nut

Bolt

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install with head of carriage bolt on

the inside of the flange.

Fasten with washer and Iocknut.

Tighten Iocknut securely. NOTE: Make sure all carriage

bolts in flange are tight. DO NOT

OVERTIGHTEN.

6. Cut tie strap on chute deflector.

Tie Strap

Figure 11

Check The Cables

1. Check the traction drive cable and the auger drive cable. Ifthe bottom

of the cables have become discon- nected, reinstall the cable springs.

Make sure the long spring is at- tached to the traction drive and the

short spring is attached to the au- ger drive. See Figure 12.

Auger Drive Cable

Traction _.+

Drive Cable Short

/ Spr+o0

If the top of the cables have be-

come disconnected from the drive

levers, attach the cables to the "Z"

fitting. See Figure 13.

"Z" Fitting Drive Lever

Cable Figure 13

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How To Set The Skid Height

The snow thrower is equipped with

height adjustable skids mounted on

the outside of the auger housing. See

Figure 14. To adjust the height of the skids, see "How To Adjust The Height

Of The Skids" in the Maintenance section.

How To Set

The Length Of The Cables

The cables were adjusted at the factory

and no adjustments should be neces- sary. However, after the handles are put

in the operating position, the cables can be too tight or too loose. If an adjust- ment is necessary, see "How To Check

And Adjust The Cables" in the Service And Adjustment section.

Skids

Figure 14

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_," CHECKLIST

Before you operate your new snow

thrower, to ensure that you receive the

best performance and satisfaction from this quality product, please review the

following checklist:

_" All assembly instructions have been

completed.

P_ The discharge chute rotates freely. 1! No remaining loose parts in carton.

While learning how to use your snow thrower, pay extra attention to the fol-

lowing important items:

P" Engine oil is at proper level.

_" Make sure gas tank is filled properly

wnthclean, fresh, unleaded gasoline•

P" Become familiar with all controls-

their location and function. Operate

controls before starting engine.

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KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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,

Electric Start

Button

Primer

Ignition Button Key Switch

Box

Auger Drive Lever

Traction Drive Lever

Remote Chute Control Lever

Crank Assembly

Chute Deflector

Discharge

Chute

Choke Control Recoil

Throttle Starter Control Handle

Height

Adjust Skid

Auger Drive Lever - Starts and stops

the auger and impeller (snow gathering

and throwing)

Traction Drive Lever - Propels the

snow thrower forward and in reverse. Speed Shifter Lever - Selects the

speed of the snow thrower (6 speeds for- ward and 2 speeds reverse).

Crank Assembly - Changesthe direction of snowthrowingthrough the dischargechute.

Chute Deflector - Changes thedistance

the snowis thrown.

Discharge Chute - Changes the height and direction the snow is thrown.

Height Adjust Skid - Adjusts the ground clearance of the auger housing.

Ignition Key - Must be inserted to start the engine.

Recoil Starter Handle - Starts the en-

gine manually.

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Shear Pin

Figure 15

Choke Control - Used to start a cold

engine.

Primer Button - Injects fuel directly into

the carburetor manifold for fast startsin

cold weather. Remote Chute Control Lever - Push

forward to discharge snow high and far.

Pull remote lever back to discharge snow

down.

Throttle Control - Controls the engine

speed.

Electric Start Button - (if so equipped) Used to start the engine using the 120 V elec-

tric starter.

Shear Pin -Shear pins are designed to break (to protect the machine) if an ob- iect becomes lodged in the auger hous-

ing.

Toolbox --spare shear pins and spacers are located in toolbox.

The operation of any snow thrower can

result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in se- vere eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating

the snow thrower. We recommend standard safety

glasses or a wide vision safety mask for over your glasses.

_ ARNING: Read Owner's

Manual before operating

machine. Never direct dis-

charge toward bystanders. Stop the

engine before unclogging discharge

chute or auger housing and before leaving the machine.

TO STOP YOUR

SNOW THROWER

1. To stop t_rowing snow, release the auger drive lever. See Figure 16.

2. To stop the wheels, release the traction drive lever.

3. To stop the engine, push the throttle control lever to off and pull

out the ignition key.

Traction Drive Lever

Auger Drive Lever

Figure 16

TO CONTROLSNOW DISCHARGE

1. Turn the crank assembly to set the direction of the snow throwing. See

Figure 17.

2. Push the remote chute lever for-

ward to discharge the snow high and far. Pull the remote chute le-

ver back to discharge the snow

down.

Chute Lever Assembly

Figure 17

HOW TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

1. To shift, release the traction drive lever (left hand) and move the

speed shift lever to the speed you desire. See Figure 16. Ground

speed is determined by snow condi- tions. Select the speed you desire

by moving the speed shifter lever left into the appropriate notches on

the shift lever plate:

Speeds 1,2- Wet, Heavy Speed 3 - Light

Speed 4 - Very Light

Speed 5,6 - Transport only

2. Engage the traction drive lever (left hand). As the snow thrower starts

to move, maintain a firm hold on the

handles, and guide the snow throw-

er along the clearing path. Do not

attempt to push the snow thrower.

3. To move the snow thrower back- ward, move the speed shifter lever

right into first or second reverse and engage the traction drive lever (left

hand).

IMPORTANT: Do not move the speed shifter lever while the traction lever is down.

TO THROW SNOW

1. Push down the auger driver lever

(right hand). See Figure 16.

2. Release to stop throwing snow.

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HOW TO USE

THE WHEEL LOCKOUT

The left wheel is secured to the axle with a lockout pin. See Figure 18. The

unit was shipped with the lockout pin in the locked position. For ease of maneu- verability in light snow conditions, dis- connect the lockout pin as follows.

1. Pull the knob out to disengage the lockout pin.

2. To lock in the disengaged position, turn the knob 1/4 turn (90 degrees).

5. Check tire pressure (14-17 pounds). Do not exceed maximum

amount of pressure.

CHECK THE OIL:

NOTE: The engine was shipped from

the factory filled with oil. Check the

level of the oil. Add oil as needed.

1. Make sure the unit is level. NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs.

2. Remove the oilfill cap/dipstick. Check the oil.

3. If necessary, add oil untilthe oil

reaches the FULL mark on the oil fill

cap/dipstick (see Figure 19). Do not

add too much oil.

p/Dipstick

Knob

Wheel

Lockout

Figure 18

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Before you service or start the en- gine, familiarize yourself with the snow thrower. Be sure you under-

stand the function and location of all controls.

2. Check the tension of clutch cable before starting the engine. See To

Adjust The Control Cable para-

graph in the Service & Adjust- ments section of this manual.

Be sure that all fasteners are tight.

Make sure the height adjust skids are properly adjusted. See To Ad- just Skid Height paragraph in the

Service & Adjustments section of this manual.

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fF_ 1_ NOTE: Oil level /( _(_'-_J'_// must be between "<'_'_._._._2 full and Add mark

Figure 19

4. Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

NOTE: For extreme cold operating conditions of 0°F and below, use a

partial synthetic 0W30 motor oil for

easier starting.

NOTE: S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil may be used to make starting easier in

areas where temperature is consis- tently 20°1=.or lower.

FILL GAS:

NOTICE: ENGINES WHICH ARE

CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH CAL-

IFORNIA AND US EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES:

Are certified to operate on regular un- leaded gasoline. Include the following

emission control system(s): EM, TWC

(if so equipped). Include any user ad- justable features-therefore no other ad- justments are needed.

WARNING: Experiences in-

_ icates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or

those using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to

separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam- age the fuel system of an engine while in storage.

NOTE: To avoid engine problems,

the fuel system must be emptied be-

fore storage for 30 days or longer. Start the engine and let it run until

the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use the carburetor bowl

drain to empty residual gasoline from the float chamber. Use fresh

fuel next season. See the Storage

section in this manual for additional information.

Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or

permanent damage may occur.

Fill the fuel tank only with a fresh, clean, unleaded regular, unleaded premium, or reformulated automo- tive gasoline. DO NOT use leaded gasoline. Make sure that the con-

tainer you pour the gasoline from is

clean and free from rust or other for- eign particles. Never use gasoline

that may be stale from long periods of storage in the container.

,_ WARNING: Gasoline is flam-

mable. Always use caution when handling or storing

gasoline. Do not fill fuel tank while snow

thrower is running, when it is hot, or when snow thrower is in an en-

closed area.

Keep away from open flame or an electrical spark and do not smoke

while filling the fuel tank.

Never fill the tank completely. Fill the tank to within 1/4"-112" from the

top to provide space for expansion of fuel.

Always fill fuel tank outdoors and

use a funnel or spout to prevent spilling.

Make sure to wipe up any spilled fuel before stating the engine.

Store gasoline in a clean, approved container and keep the cap in place

on the container. TO STOP ENGINE

To stop engine, move the throttle con- trol lever to "STOP" position and re-

move key. Keep the key in a safe

place. The engine will not start without

the key.

TO START ENGINE

(ELECTRIC STARTER, IF

EQUIPPED)

Be sure that the engine has sufficient

oil. The snow thrower engine is

equipped with a 120 volt A.C. electric

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starter and recoil starter. Before start-

ing the engine, be certain that you have

read the following information.

_ll ARNING: The starter is

equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is

designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current.It must be proper-

ly grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of electrical shock which

may be injurious to operator. Follow all instructions carefully as set forth

in the "To Start Engine" section. De- termine that your house wiring is a three-wire grounded system. Ask a

licensed electrician if you are not

sure. If your house wire system is

not a three-wire system, do not use this electric starter under any condi-

tions. If yo0r system is grounded and a three-hole receptacle is not

available at the point your starter will

normally be used, one should be installed by a licensed electrician.

when connecting 120 volt AC "Power Cord", always connect the cord to

the Switch Box" on the engine first, then plug the other end into the three-hole grounded receptacle.

When disconnecting "Power cord",

always unplug the end in the three-

hole grounded receptacle first.

COLD START

1. Be sure auger drive and traction drive levers are in the disengaged (RELEASED) position.

Move throttle control to"FAST' posi-

tion.

Remove the keys form the plastic bag. Insert one key into ignition

slot. Make sure it snaps into place. Do not turn key. Keep the second key in a safe place.

4. Rotate choke knob clockwise to the choke ON position.

5. Connect the power cord to the switch box on the engine.

6. Plug other end of power cord into a three-hole, grounded 120 VOLT, AC

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receptacle. (See WARNING in this section).

7. Push the primer button while cov- ering the vent hole as follows: Re- move finger from primer button between primes.

Do not prime if temperature above

50 ° F (10° C).

Push two time if temperature is 50 ° F (10° C) to 15°F (-10 ° C).

Push four times if temperature is below 15° F (-10 ° C).

8. Push down on the starter button until the engine starts. Do not crank

for more than 10 seconds at a time. This electric starter is thermally pro-

tected. If overheated it will stop au- tomatically and can be restarted

only when it has cooled to a safe temperature (a wait of about 5 to 10

minutes is required).

9. When the engine starts, release the

starter button and move choke le- ver to "1/2 choke" position. When

engine runs smoothly, move choke

lever to "No Choke" Position.

10. Disconnect power cord from recep-

tacle, first, and then from switch box.

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes before

blowing snow in temperatures below 0°F.

11.

Run engine at full throttle "FAST'

when throwing snow.

WARM START

If restarting a warm engine after a short

shutdown, leave choke at "OFF" and do not push the primer button. If the en-

gine fails to start, follow the Cold Start instructions.

TO START ENGINE

(RECOIL STARTER)

Be sure that the engine has sufficient

oil. The snow thrower engine is

equipped with a recoil starter. Before starting the engine, be certain that you have read the following information.

COLD START

Be sure auger drive and traction drive levers are in the disengaged

(RELEASED) position.

Move throttle control to"FAST" posi-

tion.

Remove the keys form the plastic bag. Insert one key into ignition slot. Make sure it snaps into place.

Do not turn key. Keep the second key in a safe place.

4. Rotate choke knob clockwise to the choke ON position.

5. Push the primer button while cov- ering the vent hole as follows: Re- move finger from primer button between primes.

Do not prime if temperature above 50° F (10 ° C).

Push two time if temperature is 50° F (10 ° C) to 15°F (-10 ° C).

Push four times if temperature is

below 15° F (-10 ° C).

6. Pull the starter handle rapidly. Do not allow the handle to snap back,

but allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter

handle.

As the engine warms up, move choke lever to "1/2 choke" position.

When engine runs smoothly, move choke lever to "No Choke" Posi-

tion.

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes before

blowing snow in temperatures below 0°E

Run engine at full throttle "FAST' when throwing snow.

WARM START

If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, leave choke at "OFF" and do not push the primer button. If the en-

gine fails to start, follow the Cold Start instructions.

FROZEN STARTER If the starter is frozen and will not turn

engine:

1. Pull as much rope out of the starter

as possible.

2. Release the starter handle and let it

snap back against the starter.

If the engine stillfails to start, repeat the

two previous steps until the engine

starts. Then continue withthe direc- tions for cold start.

To help prevent possible freeze-up of

recoil starter and engine controls, pro-

ceed as follows after each snow remov-

al job.

1. With the engine running, pull the

starter rope hard with a continuous

full arm stroke three or four times.

Pulling of starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound. This is not harmful to the engine or starter.

2. With the engine not running, wipe all

snow and moisture from the carbu-

retor cover in area of control levers.

Also move throttle control, choke control, and starter handle several

times.

,_ WARNING: Never run en-

gine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. En-

gine exhaust contains CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS. Keep hands, feet,

hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and

snow thrower. The temperature of muffler and

nearby areas may exceed 150°F. Avoid these areas.

DO NOT allow children or young

teenagers to operate or be near snow thrower while it is operating.

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