Craftsman 536.886260 User Manual
CRAFTSMAN
9 Horsepower
26 Inch Dual Stage
120V. Electric Start
SNOW THROWER
MODEL NO.
536.886260
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY STATEMENT
SAFETY RULES
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INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS....
ASSEMBLY
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OPERATION ...........................
MAINTENANCE
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ..
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STORAGE
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART ..
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REPAIR PARTS
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ENGINE REPAIR PARTS
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SPANISH (ESPAÑOL)
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PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ..
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BACK COVER
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WARRANTY STATEMENT
LIMtTED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER
For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Snow thrower is maintained,
lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the
owner’s manual. Craftsman will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workman
ship.
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
fjins.
• Repair necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts
and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the
owner’s manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOW
THROWERTO THE NEAREST CRAFTSMAN 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., DSITYVA, Hoffman Estates. IL 60179
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SAFETY RULES
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS— ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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WARNING: A
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 HANDLING.
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WARNING: Always discon
nect the spark plug wire
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make contact with spark plug to
prevent accidental starting during:
Preparation, Maintenance, or Stor
age of your snow thrower.
and place it where it cannot
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.
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 unit and
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 dear 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 ail
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 ^¿equate winter outer garments.
Wear footwear that will improve footing 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
to a running engine (motor) or hot en
gine (motor).
c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme
care. Never fill fuel tank indoors,
d. Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up
spilled fuel.
e. Never store fuel or snow thrower with
fuel in the tank inside of a building
where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark.
f. Check fuel supply before each use, al
lowing space for expansion as the heat
of the engine (motor) and/or sun can
cause fuel to expand.
5. For all units with electric starting motors
use electric starting extension cords certi
fied CSA/UL. Use only with a receptacle
that has been installed in accordance with
local inspection authorities.
6. Adjust the snow thrower height to clear
gravel or crushed rock surface.
7. Never attempt to make any adjustments
while the engine (motor) is running (except
when specifically recommended by manu
facturer).
8. Let engine (motor) and snow thrower ad
just to outdoor temperatures before starting
to clear snow.
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9. 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 if you 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 ttie 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
clogging the 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 from the 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 run the engine (motor) indoors, ex
cept when starting the engine (motor) and
for transporting the snow thrower in or out
of the 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 ^eeds 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
handles. Waik;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
roof.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Check shear bolts and other bolts 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, clothes dryers, and the like.
Allow the engine (motor) to cool before
storing in 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
throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the
auger/impeller.
WARNING: This snow thrower is
for use on sidewalks, driveways
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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.
and other ground level surfaces.
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
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Slow
Fast
Electric Start Engine Start Engine Run
O I hi H N
Engine Off Engine Stop On
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Throttle Primer Button Ignition Key
Choke Off Choke On Neutral
Ignition Off
Ignition On
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Drive Clutch Forward Reverse Auger Clutch Auger Collector Engage
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Push To Engage
Electric Starter
Fuel
Oil
Fuel Oil Mixture
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Discharge DOWN
Weight Transfer
Lift Handle To
Engage
Safety Warning Symbols
Thrown Objects.
Keep Bystanders Away.
Discharge UP Discharge LEFT Discharge RIGHT
Weight Transfer
Depress Pedal
To Disengage
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Transmission
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DANGER
Thrown Objects.
Keep Bystanders Away.
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Ignition Key
Insert To Run,
Pull Out To Stop.
IMPORTANT
Read Owner’s Manual
Before Operating
This Machine.
WARNING
Hot Surface
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DANGER
Avoid Injury From
Rotating Auger. Keep
Hands, Feet And
Clothing Away.
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STOP
DANGER
Stop The Engine
Before Unclogging
Discharge Chute!
ASSEMBLY
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-Split Lockwasher 1-Flatwasher
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1-Wut. 5/16-18
11/32ln.
3- 5/16-18 Carriage Bolts
3-11/32
Flatwashers
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3-5/16-18
Nylon Flex Nuts
1 - Shift Lever Knob
(not actual size)
1 -1/4-20
Flex Jam Nut
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1- Starter Cord
(not actual size)
ASSEMBLY
Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size)
2- Ignition Keys
(Attached to engine in plastic bag)
A WARNING: Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields
** wliile assembling snow
thrower.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR
ASSEMBLY
1 - Knife to cut carton
1-1/2 inch wrenches
(or adjustable wrenches)
1 - 9/16 inch wrenches
(or adjustable wrenches)
1 - 3/4 inch wrenches
(or adjustable wrenches)
1 - Pliers (to spread cotter pin)
1 - Screwdriver
1 - Measuring tape or ruler
Figure 1 shows the snow thrower in the
shipping position.
Figure 2 shows the snow thrower com
pletely assembled.
References to the right or left hand side
of the snow thrower are from the view
point of the operator’s position behind
the unit.
Auger Drive Lever
Shifter
Lever
Traction
Drive Lever
Clutch Cable
Crank Assembly
Height
Adjust
Skid
Figure 2
TO REMOVE SNOW THROWER
FROM CARTON
1. Locate all parts packed separately
and remove from the carton.
NOTE: Place fuel stabilizer in a safe
place until needed for storage.
ASSEMBLY
2. Remove and discard the packing
material from around the snow
thrower.
3. Cut down all four corners of the car
ton and lay the panels flat.
4. Roil snow thrower off the carton by
pulling on the lower handle. CAU
TION: DO NOT back over cables.
5. Remove the packing material from
handle assembly.
6. Cut ties securing the clutch control
cables to the lower handle and lay
cable back away from the motor
frame.
TO ASSEMBLE THE HANDLE AND
CRANK ASSEMBLY
1. Cut tie holding shift rod to lower
handle and move shifter to the first
forward gear.
2. Loosen, but do not remove, the
screws, flatwashers, lockwashers,
and hex nuts in the upper holes of
the lower handle. See Figure 3.
NOTE: If the cables have become dis
connected form the clutch levers, rein
stall the cables as shown in Figure 4.
NOTE: Position cable through slots on
shifter plate.
Clutch Lever
Install hardware supplied in the
parts bag (screw, flatwasher, lock-
washer, and hex nut) into bottom
hole on right hand side of handles.
DO NOT tighten until all bolts are in
place.
5.
Locate crank assembly removed
earlier and remove the nylon lock
nut and flatwasher from the eye
bolt assembly. See Figure 5.
NOTE: Make sure the cables are not
caught between the upper and lower
handle.
3. Raise the upper handle into operat
ing position. Upper handle should
be to the outside of the lower han
dle.
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6. Reinstall flatwasher and adaptor.
Install eye bolt through lower hole
on the left hand side of the handle.
ASSEMBLY
7. Install the 3/8” flatwasher and the
3/8” nylon locknut loosely on the
eye bolt.
Carefully remove cotter pin, clevis
8.
pin and universal joint pin from
yoke end of crank rod assembly.
See Figure 6.
Place universal joint into end of
9.
worm gear lining up large holes. In
sert universal joint pin (ensure
opening in pin is in line with
small openings in universal
joint).
10. Place yoke end of crank rod
around universal joint, lining up
openings. Insert clevis pin through
assembly and secure with cotter
pin. Spread ends of cotter pin to
lock in place.
11. Tighten «ut on eye bolt. Make sure
eye bolt is properly aligned and the
crank can freely rotate.
12. Tighten all handle bolts.
Cotter Pin
Hex Jam
Speed
Shifter
Lever
Figure 7
NOTE: If the cables have become dis
connected, reinstall springs as shown in
Figure 8.
TO INSTALL SHIFTER KNOB
1. Thread the 1^-13 hex jam nut
found in parts bag onto the threaded
end of the shifter lever. See
Figure 7.
2. Thread the shifter lever knob onto
the threaded end of the shifter le
ver until it is snug against the hex
jam nut and the lip is pointed away
from the engine. Tighten the hex
jam nut against the bottom of the
shifter lever knob to lock in posi
tion.
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SNOW CHUTE ASSEMBLY
1. Turn crank assembly counterclock
wise until it stop.
2. Position snow chute on inside of
snow chute flange and align the
three holes in the snow chute with
holes on snow chute flange. (See
Figure 9)
3. Place three 5/16-18 carriage bolts
from inside of chute as shown in
Figure 9. (hardware is found in
parts bag).
4. Place three 5/16-18 flatwashers
and three 5/16-18 nuts on outside
of flange.
5. Tighten all four carriage bolts se
curely.
NOTE; DO NOT overtighten carriage
bolts. *.
6. Turn crank assembly clockwise and
make sure all carriage bolts are
tight.
HOW TO SET THE SKID HEIGHT
Your snow thrower is equipped with
height adjust skids on the outside of the
auger housing. To adjust the skid
height for different conditions, see To
Adjust Skid Height paragraph in the
Service And Adjustment 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.
^ 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.
The discharge chute rotates freely.
No remaining loose parts in carton.
While learning how to use your snow
thrower, pay extra attention to the fol
lowing important items:
Engine oil is at proper level.
Make sure gas tank is filled properly
with clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
Become familiar with all controls-
their location and function. Operate
controls before starting engine.
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OPERATION
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.
Choke
Control
Throttle
Control
Electric
Start
Button
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Recoil .. itfl
Starter H®'ght W
Traction Drive Lever
{left hand)
Remote
Chute Control
--Crank
Assembly
Chute Deflector
Figure 10
Auger Drive Lever - Starts and stops
the auger and impeller (snow gathering
and throwing)
Traction Drive Lever - Pr^eis the
snow thrower fonvard and in reverse.
Speed Shifter Lever - Selects the
speed of the snow thrower (6 speeds for
ward and 2 speeds reverse).
Crank Assembly - Changes the direction
of snow throwing through the discharge chute.
Chute Deflector - Changes the distance
the snow is 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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Choke Control - Used to start a cold
engine.
Primer Button - Injects fuel directly into
the carburetor manifold for fast starts in
cold weather.
Remote Chute Control Lever - Push
fonvard to discharge snow high and far.
Pull remote lever back to discharge snow
down.
Throttle Control - Contrds the engine
speed.
Electric Start Button - (if so equipped)
Used to start the engine using the 120 V electic starter.
Shear Pin -Shear pins are designed to
break {to protect the machine) if an ob
ject becomes lodged in the aguer hous
ing.
Toolbox -spare shear pins and spacers
are located in toolbox.
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OPERATION
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.
WARNING: Read Owner’s
Manual before operating
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charge toward bystanders stop the
engine before unciogging discharge
chute or auger housing and before
leaving the machine.
machine. Never direct dis
TO STOP YOUR
SNOW THROWER
1. To stop throwing snow, release the
auger drive lever. See Figure 10,
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.
TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE
1. Turn the chute control rod to set the
direction of the snow throwing.
2.
Loosen the wing knob on the chute
deflector and move the deflector to
set the distance. Move the deflector
(Up) for more distance, (Down) for
less distance. Then tighten the
wing knob (See Figure 11).
the speed you desire by moving the
speed shifter lever left into the ap
propriate 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).
2. Release to stop throwing snow.
TO USE WHEEL LOCKOUT PIN
1. The left hand wheel is secured to
the axle with a kitck pin . This unit
was shipped with this klick pin in the
locked position (through wheel
hole). See Figure 12.
Klick Pin
HOW TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
1. To shift, release the traction drive
lever (left hand) and move the
speed shifter lever to the speed you
desire. Ground speed is deter
mined by snow conditions. Select
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Locked
Position
2-Wheel Drive
Figure 12
2. For ease of maneuverability in light
snow conditions, disconnect the
klick pin from the wheel locked
position and push into the single
wheel drive position (unlocked axle
hole only). See Figure 13.
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OPERATION
Klick Pin
Unlocked
Position
Single Wheel Drive
NOTE: Make sure that the klick pin is
in the single wheel drive position of the
axle only and not through the locked
position.
Figure 13
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
1. 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
control^.
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.
3. Be sure that all fasteners are tight.
4. Make sure the height adjust skids
are properly adjusted. See To Ad
just Skid Height paragraph in the
Service & Adjustments section of
this manual.
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 lev
el 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 oil fill cap/dipstick.
Check the oil.
3. If necessary, add oil until the oil
reaches the FULL mark on the oil fill
cap/dipstick (see Figure 14). Do not
add too much oil.
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Ol! Fill Cap/Dipstick
NOTE: Oil level
must be between
full and Add mark
Figure 14
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 par
tial 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 consistently 20°F.
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
dicates that alcohol blended
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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 before
storage for 30 days or longer. Start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use the car
buretor bowl drain to empty residual
gasoline from the float chamber. Use
fresh fuel next season. See the Stor
age section in this manual for additional
information.
fuels (called gasohol or
OPERATION
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
1. 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 staie from long periods
of storage in the container.
WARNING: Gasoline is flam
mable. Always use caution
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gasoline.
Do not fill fuel tank while snow
thrower is running, when it is hot, or
when,^now 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”-1/2” 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.
when handling or storing
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
starter and recoil starter. Before start-
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ing the engine, be certain that you have
read the following information.
WARNING: The starter is
equipped with a three-wire
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designed to operate on 120 volt AC
household current.lt 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 your 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 threehole grounded receptacle first.
power cord and plug and is
COLD START
1. Be sure auger drive and traction
drive levers are in the disengaged
(RELEASED) position.
2. Move throttle control to”FAST’ posi
tion.
3. 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
receptacle. (See WARNING in this
section).
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OPERATION
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) to15°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 tfie 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,
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COLD START
1. Be sure auger drive and traction
drive levers are in the disengaged
(RELEASED) position.
2. Move throttle control to”FAST’ posi
tion.
3. 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)to15°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.
7. 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°F.
8. 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.
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OPERATION
2. Release the starter handle and let it
snap back against the starter.
If the engine still fails to start, repeat the
two previous steps until the engine
starts. Then continue with the 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
cofitrol, and starter handle several
times.
WARNING: Never run en
gine indoors or in enclosed,
A
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.
A
without taking the following precau
tions:
• Release auger drive lever.
• Move throttle lever to stop posi
• Remove (do not turn) ignition
poorly ventilated areas. En
WARNING: Do not attempt
to remove any item that may
become lodged in auger
tion.
key.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
• Do not place your hands in the
auger or discharge chute. Use a
pry bar.
SNOW THROWING TIPS
1. For maximum snow thrower efficien
cy in removing snow, adjust ground
speed, NEVER the throttle. Go
slower in deep, freezing or wet
snow. If the wheels slips, reduce
forward speed. The engine is de
signed to deliver maximum perfor
mance at full throttle and should be
run at this power setting at all times.
2. Most efficient snow throwing is ac
complished when the snow is re
moved immediately after if falls.
3. For complete snow removal, slightly
overlap each path previously taken.
4. The snow should be discharged
down wind whenever possible.
5. For normal usage, set the skids so
that the scraper bar is 1/8” above
the skids. For extremely hardpacked snow surfaces, adjust the
skids upward so that the scraper
bar touches the ground.
6. On gravel or crushed rock surfaces,
set the skids at 1-1/4” below the
scraper bar. See To Adjust Skid
Height paragraph in the Service &
Adjustments section of this manu
al. Rocks and gravel must not be
picked up and thrown by the ma
chine.
7. After the snow throwing job has
been completed, allow the engine to
idle for a few minutes, which will
melt snow and accumulated ice off
the engine.
8. Clean the snow thrower thoroughly
after each use.
9. Remove ice and snow accumulation
and all debris from the entire snow
thrower, and flush with water (if pos
sible) to remove all salt or other
chemicals. Wipe snow thrower dry.
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MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
SERVICE RECORDS
Fill in dates as you
complete regular
service.
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Tighten All Screws and
Nuts
Check Spark Plug
Lubricate All Pivot
Points
Lubricate Disc Drive
Plate Zerk
(See Maintenance)
Check Fuel
Drain Fuel
Check Cable
Adjustment
(See Cable Adjustment)
Adjust Drive Belt
Before
Each
Use
V V V
V V
V
V
Often
Every
5
Hours
Every
10
Hours
V
Every
25
Hours
V V
V
V V
Each
Season
V
V
Before
Storage
V
V
V
SERVICE
DATES
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this snow thrower
does not cover items that have been
subjected to operator abuse or negli
gence. To receive full value from the
warranty, the operator must maintain
the snow thrower as instructed in this
manual.
Some adjustments will need to be
made periodically to properly maintain
your snow thrower.
All adjustments in the Service and Ad
justments section of this manual
should be checked at least once each
season.
AFTER EACH USE
• Check for any loose or damaged
parts.
• Tighten any loose fasteners.
• Check and maintain the auger.
• Check controls to make sure they
are functioning properly.
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• If any parts are worn or damaged,
replace immediately.
LUBRICATION CHART
Lubricate
Disc Drive
Plate Zerk
With a Hi
Temp EP
Moly
Grease.
Figure 15
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