Eskimo 6400 User Manual

Instruction Book Snow Thrower Model 6400

Read and keep this book for future reference. This book contains important information on

SAFETY, ASSEMBLY

OPERA

TION, AND MAINTENANCE.

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OM-6400

NOTE: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine
and must not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless
the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester
meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester
is used, it must be maintained in effective working order by the
operator.

In the State of California, the above is required by law (Section
4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states
may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. See
an Authorized Service Center for a spark arrester for the
muffler.

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 repro­ductive 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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CONTENTS

PRODUCT INFORMATION 9
OWNER’S INFORMATION 9
INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS 10
ASSEMBLY 12
OPERATION 12
MAINTENANCE 15
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 18

TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Ardisam, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser
that this unit shall be free from defects in

aterial and workmanship under normal use

m

nd service for a period of Two (2) Years

a
the date of purchase; however, th
does not cover engines, accessories (such as
electric starters) and Normal Wear Parts (except

s noted below) For additional information,

a
see the warranties covering these particular
parts. If you are uncertain whether your unit
contains or is equipped with one or more of
these parts, consult your dealer prior to

from

is warranty

purchase. Subject to the terms and conditions

oted in this Limited Wa

n
option, repair or replace at no cost to the original

urchaser any part covered by this Limited

p

rranty during the applicable warranty period.

Wa
Normal We
augers, shear pins, tires and headlights. These

arts are warranted to be free from defects in

p

aterial and workmanship as delivered with the

m

roduct. Any claim for repair or replacement of

p

ormal We

N
(30) days of th
involving damage caused from material use,

buse or misuse will be honored.

a
This Ardisam, Inc. Two (2) Ye
Warranty is your exclusiv
this warranty is void or does not apply to any

nit that has been tampered with, altered,

u

isused, abused or used for rental or other

m

ommercial and/or professional

c
(non-homeowner) uses. Your warranty does not
c

over minor mechanical adjustments which are

n

ot due to any defect in material or

workmanship. For assistance in making such

adjustments, consult your Instruction Book.

To make a claim under this Ardisam, Inc.

Year Limited Warranty

authorized in advance),the defective part along
with your proof of purcha
Service center near you. To locate the nearest

ar Parts are defined as drive belts,

ar Parts must be made within thirty

e date of purchase. No claims

rranty, we shall, at our

ar Limited

e remedy; however,

return the unit (or if

,

se to an Authorized

Two (2)

ENGLISH

uthorized Service center, call Ardisam customer

a
service at 1800-345 6007. If you return the entire
unit, We will repair the unit. If we authorize the
return of the defective part only,we will either

eplace or repair the part .This Ardisam, Inc.

r

Two (2) Year Limited Warranty

pecific legal rights, and you may also have

s
other rights which vary from state to state.

Limited Warranty is given in lieu of all other

e

xpressed and implied warranties including

the implied wa

.

warranty of fitne

y

ou need additional information on this written

If

warranty or assistance in obtaining service,

write:

info@ Ardisam.com
Ardisam.Inc
1690 EIm Street

.O.Box 666

P
Cumberland,WI54829

Phone
715-822-2415
Fax: [phone]
1-800-345-6007
www

rranty of merchantability and

ss for a particular purpose.

.ardisam.com

gives you,

This

PRODUCT INFORMATION

The owner must be certain that all the product
information is included with the unit. This
i

nformation includes the INSTRUCTION
BOOKS, th
WA
included to make sure state laws and other laws
a

re followed.

e REPLACEMENT PARTS and the

RRANTIES. This information must be

OWNER’S INFORMATION

This instruction book is written for a person with
some mechanical ability. Like most service
b

ooks, not all the steps are described. Steps on

h

ow to loosen or tighten fasteners are steps

a

nyone can follow with some mechanical ability.

R

ead and follow these instructions before you

u

se the unit.

Know your product:
and how the unit operates, you will get the best
p

erformance. As you read this manual, compare

t

he illustrations to the unit. Learn the location
a

nd the function of the controls. To
an accident, follow the operating instructions
a

nd the safety rules. Keep this manual for future

If you understand the unit

help prevent

reference.

IMPORTANT:
and are sold in cartons. It i
the owner to make sure the assembly instruc­t

ions in this manual are exactly followed. Other

u

nits are purchased in an assembled condition.
On assembled units, it is the responsibility of the
owner to make sure the u
sembled. Th
unit according to the instructions in this manual
b

efore it is first used.

WA

RNING: Look for this symbol to indicate
important safety precautions. This symbol
indicates: “Attention! B
Safety Is At Risk.”

Many units are not assembled

s the responsibility of

nit is correctly as-

e owner must carefully check the

ecome Alert! Your

Responsibility Of The Owner

The responsibility of the owner is to
follow the instructions below.

1. Carefully read and follow the rules for safe
operation.

2. F

ollow all the assembly and preparation

instructions.

3. Inspect the unit.

4. M

ake sure that the operator of the unit
knows how to correctly use all standard
a

nd accessory equipment.

5. O

perate the unit only with guards, shields,
and other safety items in place and working
correctly.

6. C

orrectly adjust the unit.

7. S

ervice the unit only with authorized or ap-

proved replacement parts.

8. C

omplete all maintenance on the unit.

Environmental Awareness

Do not fill the engine’s fuel tank completely
full.

Drain fuel for off-season storage.

Use only unleaded gasoline.

Service the air cleaner regularly.

Change oil regularly. Use 5W-30 oil.

Tune-up the engine regularly.

Keep equipment in efficient operating
condition.

Dispose of used engine oil properly.

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INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS

IMPORTANT: The following pictorials are lo­cated on your unit or on lit
with the product. Before you ope
unit, le

arn and understand the purpose for

each pictorial.

erature supplied

rate the

ENGLISH

Safety Warning Symbols

DANGER

Thrown Objects.

K

eep Bystanders Away.

WARNING

Hot Surface

DANGER

Thrown Objects.

K

eep Bystanders Away.

STOP

WARNING

DANGER

Stop The Engine

Before Unclogging

Discharge Chute!

IMPORTANT

Read Owner’s

Before Operating

T

his Machine.

Control And Operating Symbols

Slow Fast Electric Start Engine Start Engine Run

Manual

DANGER

Avoid Injur

Rotating Auger. Keep

H

ands, Fe

Clothing Away.

y From

et And

Engine Off

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Engine Stop On Choke Off Choke On

Reverse

Push To

Discharge LEFT Discharge RIGHT

Engage

Electric Starter

KGS

Throttle Primer Button Ignition Key Ignition Off Ignition On

Engage

Auger Clutch

Drive Clutch

KGS

Auger Collector

Fuel Oil Fuel Oil Mixture

N

Neutral

Discharge DOWN Discharge UP

Forward

Weight Transfer

Lift Handle To Engage

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Weight Transfer

Depress Pedal To

Disengage

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Transmission

Insert To Run, Pull Out To Stop.

Ignition Key

Safe Operation Practices for Snow Throwers

As Recommended By: American National Standards Institute.

ENGLISH

IMPORTANT: Safety standards require operator
presence controls to minimize the risk of injury.
Yo

ur snow thrower is equipped with such con­trols. Do not attempt to defeat the function of the
o

perator presence control under any circum-

stances.

Training

1. Read the operating and service instruction

manual carefu

ontrols and the proper use of the equip-

the c
ment. Know how to stop the unit and disen-

age the contr

g

ever allow children to operate the equip-

2. N

ment. Never allow adults to operate the

quipment without proper instr

e

eep the area of operation clear of all per-

3. K

ns, particularly small children and pets.

so

rcise caution to avoid slipping or falling

4. Exe

ecially when operating in reverse.

esp

lly. Be thoroughly familiar with

ols quickly.

uction.

Preparation

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equip-

ment is to be used a

eds, boards, wires, and other foreign ob-

sl
jec

ts.

isengage all clutches before starting the en-

2. D

gine (motor

3. Do n

ing adequate winter outer garments. We
footwear that will improve footing on slippery
sur

andle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.

4. H

a. U

b. Never r

c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.

d. Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up

e. Never s

f. Check f

5. F

or all units with electric starting motors use
elect
CS
been i

ection authorities.

sp

djust the snow thrower height to clear gravel

6. A
or c

).

ot operate the equipment without wear-

faces.

se an approved fuel container.

emove fuel tank cap or add fuel to
a running engine (motor) or hot engine
(motor).

ever fill fuel tank indoors.

N

spilled fuel.

in the tank inside of a building where
fumes m

uel supply before each use, allow­ing

space for expansion as the heat of the
engine (
to expand.

ric starting extension cords certified

A/UL. Use only with a receptacle that has

nstalled in accordance with local in-

rushed rock surface.

nd remove all doormats,

ar

tore fuel or snow thrower with fuel

ay reach an open flame or spark.

motor) and/or sun can cause fuel

7. Never

8. L

9. A

attempt to make any adjustments
while the engine (motor) is running (ex
when speci
turer).

et engine (motor) and snow thrower adjust

to outd

ear snow.

cl

lways wear safety glasses or eye shields
during o
justm
objects th
thrower.

fically recommended by manufac-

oor temperatures before starting to

peration or while performing an ad-

ent or repair to protect eyes from foreign

at may be thrown from the snow

cept

Operation

1. Do not operate this machine if you are taking
drugs or other medicat

ess or affect your ability to operate

drowsin
this machi

2. Do n
or phy
safely.

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

ng p

i
ing at

4. Exe
or cros
Stay alert for hidden hazar

5. A
(motor), remove the wire from the spark plug,
th
damage, and repair t
sta

6. If the unit should sta
stop the engine (motor) and check immedi-

tely for the cause. Vi

a
warning of t

7. S
the o
auger/impeller housi
and when maki
or insp

8. W
cer
parts have sto
engaged. Dis
ke
preve

9. Take all pos
the snow thrower unattended. Dise
auger/ impeller, s
move key.

0. Do n

1

when s

ansporting the snow thrower in or out of the

tr
building. O
fu
MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY
G

ne.

ot use this machine if you are mentally

sically unable to operate this machine

arts. Keep clear of the discharge open-

all times.

rcise extreme caution when operating on

sing gravel drives, walks or roads.

fter striking a foreign object, stop the engine

oroughly inspect snow thrower for any

rting and operating the snow thrower.

rouble.

top the engine (motor) whenever you leave

perating position, before unclogging the

ections.

hen cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make

tain the auger/impeller and all moving

connect the spark plug wire and

ep the wire away from the spark plug to

nt accidental starting.

sible precautions when leaving

ot run the engine (motor) indoors, except

tarting the engine (motor) and for

pen the outside doors; exhaust

mes are dangerous (containing CARBON

AS).

ion which can cause

ds or traffic.

he damage before re-

rt to vibrate abnormally,

bration is generally a

ng or discharge chute

ng any repairs, adjustments,

pped and all controls are dis-

ngage the

top engine (motor), and re-

11. Do not clear snow acr
rcise extreme caution when changing

Exe

on on slopes. Do not attempt to clear

directi

ep slopes.

ste

12. N

ever operate the snow thrower without
proper guards, plates or oth
tive devices in p

13. N

ever operate the snow thrower near enclos­ures, automobiles, window wells, drop- offs,
a
sn
pets away.

4. Do not ove

1

te

15. N
sp
and use c

16. N
anyo

17. D
when snow thrower is transp
use.

8. U

1

proved by the manufact
thrower (such as tire chains, elect
ect.).

9. N

1

visib
ing a
Walk;

20. Do n
balance at

21. E
ing surfaces.

2. This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks,

2

driveways and other ground level surfaces.

3. D

2

above ground level such as roofs of resi­d
structures or buildings.

ike without proper adjustment of the

nd the l

ow discharge angle. Keep children and

mpting to clear snow at too fast a rate.

ever operate the machine at high transport

ever direct discharge at bystanders or allow

isengage power to the collector/impeller

se only attachments and accessories ap-

ever operate the snow thrower without good

xercise caution if operating on steep slop-

o not use the snow thrower on surfaces

ences, garages, porches or other such

rload the machine capacity by at-

eeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind

are when backing up.

ne in front of the unit.

ility or light. Always be sure of your foot-

nd keep a firm hold on the handles.

never run.

ot over- reach. Keep proper footing and

all times.

oss the face of slopes.

er safety protec-

lace.

orted or not in

urer of the snow

ric start kits,

Maintenance And Storage

1. Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent

2. N

3. A

4. M

5. R

ls for proper tightness to be sure the

interva
equipment is in safe worki

ever store the snow thrower with fuel in the

de a building where ignition sources

tank insi
are prese
heaters, cl
the engine (motor) to co
any encl

for important details if the snow thrower is to
be s

bels, as neces

throwing snow to preve
auger/impeller.

nt such as hot water and space

othes dryers, and the like. Allow

osure.

lways refer to operator’s guide instructions

tored for an extended period.

aintain or replace safety and instruction la-

sary.

un the snow thrower a few minutes after

ng condition.

ol before storing in

nt freeze- up of the

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