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8527SBE

Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT

Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers

This snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place it where it cannot contact plug in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

WARNING: This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, driveways and other ground level surfaces. Caution should be exercised while using on sloping surfaces. Do not use snow thrower on surfaces above ground level such as roofs of residences, garages, porches or other such structures or buildings.

WARNING: Snow throwers have exposed rotating parts, which can cause severe injury from contact, or from material thrown from the discharge chute. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, small children and pets at all times including startup.

CAUTION: Mufﬂer and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after engine has stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas.

WARNING: 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.

Training

1.Read, understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operating this unit. 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 equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.

3.Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children.

4.Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating the snow thrower 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 and shift into neutral before starting the engine (motor).

3.Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate winter garments. Avoid loose ﬁtting clothing that can get caught in moving parts. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.

4.Handle fuel with care; it is highly ﬂammable

(a)Use an approved fuel container.

(b)Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.

(c)Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never ﬁll fuel tank indoors.

(d)Never ﬁll containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.Always place containers on the ground, away from your vehicle, before ﬁlling.

(e)When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

(f)Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times, until refueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

(g)Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.

(h)If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.

5.Use extension cords and receptacles as speciﬁed by the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or electric starting motors.

6.Adjust the collector housing 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 manufacturer).

8.Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine.

Operation

1.Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

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

3.After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), remove the wire from the spark plug, disconnect the cord on electric motors, thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the snow thrower.

4.If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

5.Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the collector/impeller

	housing or discharge chute, and when making any
2	repairs, adjustments or inspections.
2

6.When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, stop the engine and make certain the collector/impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine.

7.Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous.

8.Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.

Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute

Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute. To clear the chute:

1.SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!

2.Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have stopped rotating.

3.Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.

9.Never operate the snow thrower without proper guards, and other safety protective devices in place and working.

10.Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where property damage can occur. Keep children and others away.

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

12.Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when operating in reverse.

13.Disengage power to the collector/impeller when snow thrower is transported or not in use.

14.Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as wheel weights, counterweights, or cabs).

15.Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a ﬁrm hold on the handles. Walk; never run.

16.Never touch a hot engine or mufﬂer.

Maintenance and Storage

1.Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

2.Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water heaters, space heaters, or clothes dryers. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

3.Always refer to operator’s manual 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 machine a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the collector/impeller.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new snow thrower. Ithasbeendesigned,engineeredandmanufactured to give best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/department. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your snow thrower properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

SERIAL NUMBER: ___________________________

DATE OF PURCHASE: _______________________

THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ONADECALATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE SNOW THROWER HOUSING.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBERAND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity	4.0 Quarts
and Type:	Unleaded Regular only

Oil Type	SAE 30 (above 40°F)
(API SG–SL):	SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 (0° to +40°F)
	SAE 0W-30 (below 0°F)

Oil Capacity:	28 Ounces

Spark Plug:	Champion RJ19LM (Gap: .030")

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your snow thrower.

•Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ........................................................	2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS......................................	3
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES................................	3
WARRANTY................................................................	32
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION ...............................	5-7
OPERATION ............................................................	8-13

MAINTENANCE .....................................................	14-15
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .....................................	14
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ...........................	16-18
STORAGE...................................................................	18
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................	19
3 REPAIR PARTS .....................................................	20-31

PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON

ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower. Reading the entire manual will familiarize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly, operation and maintenance of the product.

Your new snow thrower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your snow thrower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.

REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON

1.Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton.

2.Cut down all four corners of carton and lay panels ﬂat.

3.Remove the two (2) screws securing the auger housing to the pallet.

4.Remove all packing materials except plastic tie holding speed control rod to lower handle.

5.Remove the two (2) plastic ties securing the upper handle to the pallet.

6.Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER

TOOL BOX (See Fig. 10)

A toolbox is provided on your snow thrower. The toolbox is located on top of the belt cover. Store the extra shear bolts, nuts and multi-wrench provided in parts bag in the toolbox.

NOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the chute rotator head to snow thrower and making adjustments to the skid plates.

UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE

1.Raise upper handle to the operating position and tighten handle knobs securely.

INSTALL SPEED CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 1 and 2)

1.Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle.

2.Insert rod into speed control bracket and secure with retainer spring.

SPEED

CONTROL

ROD

PLASTIC TIE

UPPER

HANDLE

KNOB

LOWER

HANDLE

FIG. 1

SPEED CONTROL ROD

RETAINER

SPRING

SPEED SPEED

CONTROL CONTROL

BRACKET LEVER

FIG. 2

ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 3 and 4)

The traction drive control rod has the long loop on the end of the spring as shown.

1.Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into pivot bracket with loop opening down as shown.

2.With top end of rod positioned under left side of control panel, push rod down and insert top end of rod into hole in drive control bracket. Secure with retainer spring.

TRACTION DRIVE

CONTROL ROD

RUBBER

SLEEVE

LOOP

OPENING

DOWN

PIVOT

BRACKET

FIG. 3

TRACTION DRIVE	RETAINER
CONTROL LEVER	SPRING

TRACTION

DRIVE

CONTROL

ROD

DRIVE

CONTROL

BRACKET

FIG. 4

INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6)

The auger control rod has the short loop on the end of the spring as shown.

1.Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into control arm with loop opening up as shown.

2.With top end of rod positioned under right side of control panel, push down on rod and insert end of rod into hole in auger control bracket. Secure with retainer spring.

AUGER

CONTROL

ROD

RUBBER

SLEEVE

CONTROL

ARM

LOOP

OPENING

FIG. 5

	AUGER CONTROL ROD	AUGER
	RETAINER	CONTROL
	RETAINER	LEVER
	SPRING	LEVER
	SPRING

AUGER

CONTROL

BRACKET

FIG. 6

ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

INSTALLDISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD (See Fig. 7)

NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to install the chute rotater head.

1.Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower.

2.Position chute rotater head over chute bracket. If necessary, rotate chute assembly to align square and pin on underside of chute rotater head with holes in chute bracket.

3.With chute rotater head and chute bracket aligned, position chute rotater head on pin and threaded stud of mounting bracket.

4.Install 3/8 washer and locknut on threaded stud and tighten securely.

CHUTE
ROTATER		3/8 LOCKNUT
HEAD
		3/8 WASHER
		PIN
		THREADED
		STUD
	ALIGN BEFORE	ROTATER HEAD
CHUTE	ALIGN BEFORE	MOUNTING
BRACKET	TIGHTENING LOCKNUT	BRACKET

FIG. 7

INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL

(See Figs. 8 and 9)

1.Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with 5/16-18 carriage bolt, 5/16 ﬂat washer and 5/16-18 locknut as shown. Tighten securely.

2.Install remote cable eyelet to chute deﬂector with 1/4-20 shoulder bolt, nylon friction washer and 1/4-20 locknut as shown. Tighten securely.

3.Install spring hooks between hex nuts on chute rotater head and into hole in chute deﬂector as shown.

CHUTE	SPRING	1/4-20
DEFLECTOR		SHOULDER
NYLON		BOLT
NYLON
WASHER	HOOK BETWEEN
CABLE	HOOK BETWEEN
CABLE		HEX NUTS
EYELET		ON CHUTE
1/4-20	ROTATER HEAD
1/4-20
LOCK-
NUT		5/16-18
		CARRIAGE
		BOLT
REMOTE
CABLE
BRACKET
FLAT
WASHER
5/16-18
LOCKNUT

FIG. 8

CHUTE DEFLECTOR

CONTROL LEVER

FIG. 9

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your snow thrower were overinﬂated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best snow throwing performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to 14-17 PSI (19-24.5 N-m).

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL 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.

These symbols may appear on your snow thrower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.

DANGER										PRIMER

OR WARNING

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION

AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. FORWARD REVERSE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

IGNITION KEY.
INSERT TO START
AND RUN,
PULL OUT TO STOP.
DISENGAGED
ENGAGED
SNOW	TRACTION
DISCHARGE	DRIVE CONTROL
	8

OPERATION

SPARK

PLUG

SAFETY

IGNITION

KEY

CHOKE

CON-

TROL

	THROTTLE
	/ ENGINE
	CONTROL
	RECOIL	POWER
	(AUXILIARY)	POWER
	(AUXILIARY)	CORD
	STARTER	PLUG ELECTRIC
	HANDLE	PLUG ELECTRIC
		START
		BUTTON
	PRIMER

NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE

ARE SHOWN IN

THEIR TYPICAL

LOCATION ON THE

ENGINE. ACTUAL

LOCATION MAY VARY

WITH THE ENGINE

ON YOUR UNIT.

AUGERS

ENGINE OIL CAP	AUGER
WITH DIPSTICK	CONTROL
	LEVER

GASOLINE

FILLER

CAP

CHUTE

DEFLECTOR

OIL

DRAIN

PLUG

DISCHARGE

CHUTE

FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE

CLEAN-OUT TOOL

FIG. 10

DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER

DEFLECTOR REMOTE DRIVE SPEED CONTROL LEVER CONTROL LEVER

TRACTION

DRIVE

CONTROL

LEVER

LIGHT

HANDLE

KNOB

MUFFLER

TOOLBOX

SKID PLATE

MEETS A.N.S.I. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Our snow throwers conform to the standards of the American National Standards Institute.

Toolbox - used to store spare shear bolts, locknuts and wrench.

Safety ignition key - must be inserted for the engine to start and run. Remove when snow thrower is not in use.

Electric start button - used for starting the engine.

Recoil (auxiliary) starter handle - used for starting engine.
Primer - pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the
cylinder for use when starting a cold engine.
Throttle/engine control - used to select either FAST or
SLOW engine speed and to STOP the engine.
Drive speed control lever - used to select forward or
reverse motion and speed of snow thrower.	9

Choke control - used for starting a cold engine.

Traction drive control lever - used to engage power-pro- pelled forward or reverse motion of snow thrower.

Deﬂector remote control lever - used to change the distance the snow is thrown.

Auger control lever - used to engage auger motion (throw snow).

Discharge chute control lever - used to change the direction the snow is thrown.

Skid plate - used to adjust height of scraper bar from the ground.

OPERATION

The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear

safety glasses or eye shields while operating your snow thrower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses

or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.

HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER

Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel or attempting to start the engine.

STOPPING

TRACTION DRIVE

•Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward or reverse movement of the snow thrower.

AUGER

• Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow.

ENGINE

1.Move throttle control to “STOP” position.

2.Remove (do not turn) safety ignition key to prevent unauthorized use.

NOTE: Never use choke to stop engine.

TO USE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE (See Fig. 11)

The fuel shut-off valve is located beneath the fuel tank on the engine. Always operate the snow thrower with the fuel shut-off valve in the OPEN position.

OFF

OPEN

FIG. 11

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 12)

The throttle control is located on the engine.Always operate the snow thrower with the engine at full throttle. Full throttle offers the best snow thrower performance.

FAST

SLOW

FIG. 12
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 13)
The choke control is located on the engine. Use the choke
control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not
use to start a warm engine.	10

•To engage choke, turn knob clockwise. Slowly turn knob counterclockwise to disengage.

OFF

FULL

FIG. 13

TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 14)

WARNING: If the discharge chute or auger become clogged, shut-off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Use the clean-out tool, NOT YOUR HANDS, to unclog the chute and/or auger.

The DIRECTION in which snow is to be thrown is controlled by the discharge chute control lever.

•To change the discharge chute position, press downward on discharge chute control lever and move lever left or right until chute is in desired position. Be sure lever springs back and locks into desired position.

The DISTANCE that snow is thrown is controlled by the position of the chute deﬂector. Set the deﬂector low to throw snow a short distance; set the deﬂector higher to throw snow farther.

•Press downward on chute deﬂector control lever and move lever forward to lower the deﬂector and decrease the distance. Move lever back to raise the deﬂector and increase the distance. Be sure lever springs back and locks into desired position.

DISCHARGE CHUTE

CONTROL LEVER

CHUTE DEFLECTOR

REMOTE CONTROL LEVER

FIG. 14

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