Dirty hand tools 103880, 103879 Operation Manual
SNOW THROWER
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MODELS # 103879 & 103880
Operation Manual
is safety alert symbol identies important safety messages in
this manual. Failure to follow this important safety information
may result in serious injury or death.
Part # 104459 Rev B
For Service or Questions
Call 1-877-487-8275
720-287-5182
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1100 W 120th Ave, Suite 600
Westminster, CO 80234 • 720-287-5182
Table of Contents
Important Safety Information .....................................................4
Unpacking and Setup .....................................................................7
Assembly ........................................................................................8
Filling with Gasoline and Oil .......................................................10
Operation Precautions ..................................................................11
Operation Controls ......................................................................13
Operation .....................................................................................14
Maintenance .................................................................................16
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................24
Storage .........................................................................................27
Warranty and Specifications .......................................... Back Cover
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Important Safety Information
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WARNING
WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions
and safety information before operating this Snow thrower. Failure
to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone
to operate this Snow thrower who has not read this manual. As
with all power equipment, a snow thrower can be dangerous if used
improperly. Do not operate this snow thrower if you have doubts or
questions concerning safe operation.
Call our customer service department at 720-287-5182,
1-877-487-8275, or visit www.dirtyhandtools.com if you have any
questions or concerns about the safe operation of this equipment.
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DANGER
Intended Use
Do Not Use the Snow thrower for any purpose other than for
which it was designed. Any other use is unauthorized and may
result in serious injury or death.
Personal Protective Equipment
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, heavy-duty work boots
and gloves during set up and operation. While this snow thrower
operates at a relatively low noise level, about 74dB, you may want
to wear ear plugs or noise deafening headphones.
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DANGER
A SNOW THROWER IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING
HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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Important Safety Information
General Safety
Failure to follow warnings, cautions, assembly and operation
instructions in the Operation Manual may result in serious injury
or death.
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DANGER
READ THE OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATION.
• Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time. Do
not permit others that have not read and understood the complete
Operation Manual to operate this equipment.
• Do not operate the snow thrower when under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Do not allow a person who is tired or otherwise impaired or not
completely alert to operate the snow thrower.
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DANGER
NEVER place ngers, hands, or body near the snow thrower
when it is running. Do not lean or reach over the snow thrower.
Do not aim the discharge at a person or animal.
• Keep all safety guards in place and in proper working order.
• Keep all people (except the operator) a minimum of 25 feet from
the snow thrower during operation.
• Do not transport the snow thrower with the engine running.
• Do not tilt the machine while the engine is running.
• Do not leave the snow thrower unattended when it is running.
Turn off the engine before leaving the area.
• Never run the engine in an enclosed area or without proper
ventilation as the exhaust from the engine contains carbon
monoxide, which is an odorless, tasteless, and deadly poisonous.
• Fill the gasoline tank outdoors with the engine off and allow the
engine to cool completely.
• Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner or cover over the
carburetor air-intake removed, except for adjustment. Removal of
such parts could create a fire hazard.
• e muer and engine become very hot with use and can cause
a severe burn; do not touch. Allow the engine to cool before
refueling, doing maintenance, or making adjustments.
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Important Safety Information
Safety Decals
Safety labels on the snow thrower are to remind you of
important information while you are operating the unit.
Make sure all safety warning decals are attached and in
readable condition. Replace missing or defaced decals. Contact
Dirty Hand Tools at 1-877-487-8275 for replacement decals.
DANGER
101471
AVOID INJURY FROM
ROT ATING AUGER!
KEEP HANDS, FEET
AND CLOTHING AW AY!
To prevent serious injury and fire:
1. Do not add fuel while the engine is running
or when the engine is hot.
2. Do not smoke while filling with fuel.
3. Do not overfill.
Use only fresh gasoline. Empty fuel before storage.
DANGER
101068
DANGER
WARNING
USE CAUTION
WHEN
OPERATING
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READ
OPERATION
MANUAL
BEFORE USE
DO NOT USE
HANDS TO
UNCLOG
SNOW
KEEP HANDS
AND FEET
AWAY
DANGER
CO2 POISON
DO NOT USE
INDOORS
REMOVE
KEY
BEFORE
ADJUSTING
Unpacking and Setup
Your snow thrower requires some assembly. Save the packing
materials and box for future use as a storage container.
COMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE
OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
OPERATE THE SNOW THROWER.
AUGER
CONTROL
LEVER
CHUTE TILT
CONTROL
SHIFT
LEVER
CHUTE
DIRECTION
CONTROL
DRIVE
CONTROL
LEVER
DIFFERENTIAL
LEVER
LIGHT
SWITCH
HEATED HANDLE
SWITCH
MUFFLER
AUGER
ADJUSTABLE
SKID
SHOE
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Assembly
Handlebar and Shift Contol Assembly
1. Hex bolts and nylon lock nuts have been provided in a hardware
package. Align the two holes in the handlebar connector block with
the two holes in the upper and lower handlebars assemblies on the
snow thrower. Push hex bolts through from the outside and secure
with a nylon lock nut on the interior in two places on both sides of
the snow thrower. Tighten securely (see Figure 1).
2. Attach the drive wire on the le side of the snow thrower (see Figure
2). Remove the R-Clip that connects the drive wire to the control
lever on the handlebars, then slip the wire o. Attach the other end
of the drive wire with the spring mechanism to the connection ring
and reattach the drive wire to the control lever reinserting the R-clip.
Aer connecting the wire adjust the tension. e wire should be
taught when connected. (See Control Wire Adjustment, page 23).
3. Attach the auger wire on the right side of the snow thrower (see
Figure 3). Remove the R-clip that connects the auger wire to the
control lever on the handlebars, then slip the wire o. Attach
the other end of the auger wire with the spring mechanism to
the connection and reattach the auger wire to the control lever
reinserting the R-clip. Aer connecting the wire adjust the tension.
e wire should be taught when connected. (See Control Wire
Adjustment, page 23).
4. Attach the gear shi rod to the rocker arm on the under side of the
contol panel and secure with a cotter pin (see Figure 4).
5. Attach the other end of the gear shi control rod to the rocker arm
on the rear of the snow thrower (see Figure 5). Pass the attachment
bolt on the control rod through the hole in the rocker arm and secure
with a nylon lock nut.
LOCK NUT
DRIVE
WIRE
R-CLIP
NYLON
HEX
BOLT
HANDLEBAR
CONNECTING
BLOCK
Figure 1
Figure 2
Attaching the Chute Direction Control Cable
1. Attach the chute direction control cable to the chute direction
handle by threading onto the recptacle underneath the control panel
(see Figure 6).
Attaching the Shift Lever Handles
1. read the shift lever handles on to the shift lever rods, one for the
speed shift and one for the tilt control.
GEAR
SHIFT
COTTER
PIN
CONTROL
ROD
ROCKER
ARM
Figure 4
CONTROL
ROD
ROCKER
ARM
NYLON
LOCK NUT
Figure 5
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SPEED
SHIFT ROD
CHUTE
DIRECTION
CONTROL
HANDLE
CONTROL
CABLE
AUGER
WIRE
Figure 3
Figure 6
DISCHARGE
CHUTE
FLANGE
KEEPER
Assembly
Attaching the Discharge Chute
1. Attach the discharge chute to the snow thrower by placing
it on the chute seat on the snow thrower. Position the flange
keeper beneath the chute seat lip. Align the two holes in the
chute and two holes in the flange keeper and secure with two
bolts from the top side (see Figure 7). Repeat in three locations
to attach the discharge chute to the snow thrower.
2. Attach the chute crank bracket aligning the chute notches with
the spiral end of the chute directional control assembly (see
Figure 8). Lubricate both ends of the chute directional control
crank with petroleum jelly, paraffin wax, or light machine oil.
CHUTE
SEAT
SKID
SHOE
Figure 7
HEX NUT
(2 PLACES)
DISCHARGE
CHUTE
CHUTE DIRECTIONAL
CONTROL
Figure 8
Adjusting the Skid Shoes
1. Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions. Adjust
upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward when
operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces. Loosen the two
hex nuts that retain the skid shoe in place and move up or
down as desired, then retighten the lock nuts (see Figure 9).
Repeat for the opposite side of the snow thrower.
Figure 9
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