Craftsman 536.886440 User Manual

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CRAFTSMAN

5 Horsepower

24 Inch Dual Stage

120VElectric Start

SNOW THROWER

MODEL NO. 536.886440

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..............

STORAGE .......................................

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

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART ..

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS .

. . .

REPAIR PARTS ......................

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

ENGINE REPAIR PARTS ...............

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

SPANISH (ESPAÑOL).....................

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

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ..

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT

BACK COVER

WARRANTY STATEMENT

LIMITED 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

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

rental purposes, this

warranty

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

pips.

•	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., D817WA, Hoffman Estates. IL 60179

SAFETY RULES

A LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS— ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

A 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.


	WARNING:				Always			discon
	nect the spark plug wire
A and			place it where				it	cannot
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.

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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 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 improve footing on
	slippery surfaces.
4.	Hcindle	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

the

heat

the engine (motor) and/or sun

can

cause fuel to expand.

For

all

units

with

electric

starting

motors

use

electric starting extension cords certi

fied

CSA/UL.

Use

only

with

receptacle

that

has

been

installed

accordance

with

local inspection authorities.

Adjust

the

snow

thrower

height

clear

gravel or crushed rock surface.

Never

attempt

make

any

adjustments

while

the engine (motor)

running

(except

when specifically recommended by manu

facturer).

Let

engine

(motor)

and

snow

thrower

just

outdoor

temperatures

before

starting

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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

Do not operate this machine if you

are tak

ing drugs or other medication

which

can

cause drowsiness or affect your

ability

operate this machine.

Do not use this machine if you

are

mentally

physically

unable

to operate

this

chine safely.

Do not put hands or feet near or

under

tating parts. Keep clear of the

discharge

opening at ail times.

Exercise

extreme

caution

when

operating

crossing

gravel

drives,

walks

roads. Stay alert for hidden

hazards

traffic.

After striking

foreign

object, stop

the

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.

the

unit

should start

vibrate

abnormal

ly, stop the engine (motor) and check im

mediately

for

the

cause.

Vibration

generally a warning of trouble.

Stop

the

engine

(motor)

whenever

you

leave the operating position, before

clogging the auger/impeller housing or dis

charge

chute

and

when

making

any

repairs, adjustments, or inspections.

When

cleaning,

repairing,

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 toe spark

plug to prevent accidental starting.

Take

all

possible

precautions

when

leaving

the

snow

thrower

unattended.

Disengage

the

auger/

impeller,

stop

engine

(motor),

and remove key.

10.Do not run toe engine (motor) indoors, ex

	cept	when starting			the	engine		(motor)		and
	for transporting the				snow thrower in				or	out
	of toe building. Open toe 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	weiis,
drop-offs, and the like		without proper	ad
justment of	the snow	discharge	angle.
Keep chiidren 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
	aiiow 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
	handies. 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
	roof.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Check

shear

bolts

and

other

bolts

fre

quent

intervals

for

proper

tightness

sure the equipment is in

safe

working

condition.

Never

store

the

snow

thrower

with

fuel in

the tank inside a building

where

ignition

sources are present such 6S hot water and

space

heaters,

clothes

dryers,

and

the

like.

Allow the engine (motor) to

cool

before

storing in any enclosure.

Always

refer

operator’s

guide

instruc

tions

for

important

details

the

snow

thrower

stored

for

extended

period.

Maintain

replace

safety

and

instruction

labels, as necessary.

Run the snow thrower a few minutes after

throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the

auger/impeller.

WARNING:

This

snow

thrower

for use on sidewalks, driveways

A and other ground level surfaces.

Caution should be exercised while using

steep

sloping

surfaces.

NOT

USE

SNOW THROWER ON SURFACES ABOVE

GROUND LEVEL such as roofs of

resi

dences, garages,

porches

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

O I I'l H N

Engine Off Engine Stop On Choke Off Choke On Neutral

M I*

Throttle Primer Button Ignition Key Ignition Off Ignition On

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Drive Clutch Forward	Reverse	Auger Clutch Auger Collector Engage
Push To Engage	Fuel	Oil	Fuel Oil Mixture
Electric Starter	i	Oil	Fuel Oil Mixture
	s
	é
B		■Ô
Discharge DOWN	Discharge UP Discharge LEFT Discharge RIGHT
Weight Transfer		o
Weight Transfer	Weight Transfer	Transmission	Ignition Key
Lift Handle To	Depress Pedal		Insert To Run,
Engage	To Disengage		Pull Out To Stop.

Safety Warning Symbols

	i4
Thrown Objects.	DANGER
Thrown Objects.	Thrown Objects.
Keep Bystanders Away.	Keep Bystanders Away.

IMPORTANT	DANGER
Read Owner’s Manual	Avoid Injury From	Stop The Engine
Before Operating	Rotating Auger. Keep	Before Unclogging
This Machine.	Hands, Feet And	Discharge Chute!
	Clothing Away.

WARNING

Hot Surface

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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- Screw, 5/16-18 X 2 in
1-Split Lockwasher	1-Flatwasher
o	11/32ln.
o
1-N»t, 5/16-18

3- 11/32	3-5/16-18
Flatwashers	Nylon Hex Nuts

1 - Shift Lever Knob	1 - 1/4-20
(not actual size)	Hex Jam Nut

1- Starter Cord (not actual size)

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ASSEMBLY

Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size)

2- Ignition Keys

(Attached to engine in plastic bag)

/V WARNING: Always wear

safety glasses or eye shields while 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	,
^	-----------Traction
	Drive Lever
	Clutch Cable
Shifter	Crank Assembly
Shifter
Lever

Height
Adjust
Skid	Figure 2
	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.Roll snow thrower oft the carton by pulling on the lower handle. CAU TION: DO NOT back over cables.

5.Remove the packing materia! 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 har^le 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.

Right Hand Side

Of Upper Handle

Loosen, but do not remove

11/32”

^3 I ' Flatwasher 5/16” Hex NuP

□ / Screw

5/16” Split

Lockwasher

Figure 3

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.

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

4.Install hardware supplied in the

parts bag (screw, flatwasher, lockwasher, 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.

6.Reinstall flatwasher and adaptor.

Install eye bolt through lower hole on the left hand side of the handle.

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ASSEMBLY

7.Install the 3/8” flatwasher and the

3/8” nylon locknut loosely on the

eye bolt.

8. Carefully remove cotter pin, clevis pin and universal joint pin from yoke end of crank rod assembly.

See Figure 6.

9.Place universal Joint into end of 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

TO INSTALL SHIFTER KNOB

1. Thread the 1/2-13 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.

pin. Spread ends of cotter pin to lock in place.

11. Tighten nut 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 Nut

Speed

Shifter

Lever

Figure 7

NOTE: If the cables have become dis connected. reinstall springs as shown in Figure 8.

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ASSEMBLY

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

^ 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.

height for different conditions, see To Adjust Skid Height paragraph in the Service And Adjustment section.

While learning how to use your snow thrower, pay extra attention to the fol lowing important items;

y* Engine oil is at proper level.

y* Make sure gas tank is filled properly with clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.

y Become familiar with all controlstheir 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.

	Bedric	Traction Drive Lever
	Bedric	(left hand)
	lilton(right hand)	Remote
	Primer	Chute Control
	Primer	- Crank
Ignition	Button	- Crank
Key		Assembly
Key
		Chute Deflector

Choke

Control

Throttle Sorter	______
Control Handle	^ W
	Figure 10

Auger Drive Lever - Starts and stops the auger and impeller (snow gathering and throwing)

Traction Drive Lever - Propels the snow thrower fonward 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 tine 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.

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 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 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 A 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 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).

Figure 11

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

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 klick pin . This unit was shipped with this klick pin in the locked position (through wheel hole). See Figure 12.

Klick Pin

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

Figure 13

NOTE: Make sure that the klick pin is in the single wheel drive position of the axle only and not through the locked position.

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 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.

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.

OH 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 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 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.

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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 stale from long periods of storage in the container.

WARNING: Gasoline is flam A mable. Always use caution

when handling or storing gasoline.

Do not fili fuel tank while snow thrower is running, when it is hot, or when sn'bw 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.

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-

ing the engine, be certain that you have read the following information,

WARNING: The starter is A equipped with a three-wire

power cord and plug and is 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 carefuliy 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.

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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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 tile 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

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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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 conffol, and starter handle several times.

WARNING: Never run en A 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.

WARNING: Do not attempt A to remove any Item that may

become lodged in auger without taking the following precau tions:

•Release auger drive lever.

•Move throttle lever to stop posi tion.

•Remove (do not turn) ignition 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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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

SERVICE RECORDS
Fill in dates as you	Before		Every	Every	Every
complete regular	Each	Often	5	10	25	Each	Before	SERVICE
service.	Use	Often	Hours	Hours	Hours	Season	Storage	DATES
Check Engine Oil Level	V		V			V
	V		V			V
Change Engine Oil					V	A/
					V	A/
Tighten All Screws and	V	V
Nuts	V	V

Check Spark Plug					V	V
					V	V
Lubricate All Pivot				V
Points				V			A/

Lubricate Disc Drive
Plate Zerk							A/
(See Maintenance)							A/
(See Maintenance)

Check Fuel	V
---------------_________	V
Drain Fuel							V
							V
Check Cable
Adjustment
(See Cable Adjustment)						■V
						■V
Adjust Drive Belt	V				V	V
	V				V	V

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.

Ai=TER 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.

• 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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