MTD 31A-3CDE799 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

CRAFTSMAN°

5.5 Horse Power 24-iNCH 4-CYCLE 3-SPEED SNOW THROWER

Model No. 247.88455

CAUTION: Before using this product, read this

manual and follow all

safety rules and operating

instructions.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

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• SAFETY

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MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST ESPANOL R 27

5/30/2006

Warranty Statement ................................................. Page 2 Maintenance and Service ................................. Pages 12-15

Safety Labels ........................................................... Page 3 Off Season Storage & Troubleshooting ............. Page 16-17

Rules of Safe Operation ..................................... Pages 4-5 Parts List .......................................................... Pages 18-25

Set Up &Adjustment .......................................... Pages 6-7 Espa_ol ................................................................... Page 27

Know Your Snow Thrower .................................. Pages 8-9 Service Numbers ............................................... Back Cover

Operation ........................................................ Pages 10-11

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• Expendableitemswhichbecomewornduringnormaluse,suchasskidshoes,shaveplateandsparkplugs.

Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuseor negligence,includingbentcrankshaftsandthefailureto maintaintheequipmentaccording totheinstructionscontainedinthe owner'smanual.

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SEARSPARTS& REPAIRCENTERINTHEUNITEDSTATES.

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Fuel:

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Engine:

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Date of Purchase ..........................................................

Record the model number, serial number

and date of purchase above

1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGIMPELLER

ANDAUGER.CONTACTWITHIMPELLEROR AUGERCANAMPUTATEHANDSANDFEET.

2. USECLEAN-OUTTOOLTOUNCLOG DISCHARGECHUTE.

3. DISENGAGECLUTCHLEVERS,STOPENGINE,

ANDREMAINBEHINDHANDLESUNTILALL

MOVINGPARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFORE UNCLOGGINGOR SERVICINGMACHINE.

4. TOAVOIDTHROWNOBJECTSINJURIES, NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGEATBYSTANDERS.

USEEXTRACAUTIONWHENOPERATINGON GRAVELSURFACES.

5. READOPERATOR'SMANUAL.

CLEAN-OUTTOOL

WARNING

Thissymbolpointsout importantsafetyinstruc- tionswhich, ifnotfollowed,could endangerthe personalsafetyand/or propertyd yourselfand

others.Readand followall instructionsinthis manualbeforeattemptingto operatethismachine.

Failuretocomplywiththese instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.When yousee thissymbol

HEED iTS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe useof this powermachineto persons

who read, understandand follow the warnings and instructions in this manualand on the ma-

chine.

ChuteClean-outTool

AVOIDSERIOUSINJURYFROMTIRE/RIM EXPLOSION. TO PREVENTOVER-INFLATION:

* USEA MANUAL PUMP OR PORTABLEELECTRIC

TIRE INFLATOR.

* NEVERUSEAN AiR COMPRESSOR.

,,"iNFLATETiRE702OPSi, j

A chute clean-out tool isfastenedtothetopofthe augerhousingwitha mounting clip.Thetoolisdesignedtoclear achuteassemblyof iceandsnow. Thisitemis fastenedwitha cabletieatthefactory.Cutthecabletiebeforeoperating

thesnowthrower.

chute assembly. Shut off engine and remain behind

WARNING: Never use your hands to clear a clogged

handles until all moving parts have stopped before

using the clean-out tool to clear the chute assembly.

chemicalsknown to Stateof Californiato cause cancerand birth defects or other reproductiveharm. WARNING: Engine Exhaust,some of its constituents,and certain vehiclecomponentscontain or emit

DANGER: Thismachine was builtto be operatedaccording to the rulesfor safe operation in this manual.As with any type of power equipment,carelessnessor error on the part of the operator can result in seriousinjury.This machine is capable

of amputatinghandsand feet and throwing objects. Failureto observe the following safety instructionscould resultin seriousinjury or death.

WARNING: This symbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstructionswhich,if notfollowed,couldendangerthe

personalsafetyand/or propertyofyourselfand others.Readandfollowall instructionsin thismanualbefore

attemptingto operatethismachine.Failuretocomplywiththese instructionsmayresultin personalinjury. Whenyou see this symbol.HEED ITSWARNING!

Your Responsibility: Restrictthe use of this power machineto personswho read,understandand followthe warnings and instructionsin this manualand on the machine.

Training

1. Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsontile machineandinthe manual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.Keepthismanualin

asafeplaceforfuture andregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacement parts.

2. Be familiarwithallcontrolsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhowtostop themachineanddisengagethemquickly.

3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis machine.Children 14yearsoldandovershouldreadandunderstandthe operationinstruc- tionsand safetyrulesinthis manualandshouldbe trainedandsupervised bya parent.

4. Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithoutproperinstruction.

5. Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyoursnow-throwing patterntoavoiddischargeofmaterialtowardroads,bystandersandthelike.

6. Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenatleast75feetfromthe machinewhileit isin operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthe area.

7. Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling,especiallywhenoperatingin reverse.

Preparation

1. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto beused.Remove all doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandotherforeignobjects,

whichcould betrippedoveror thrownbythe auger/impeller.

2. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldsduringoperationandwhile performingan adjustmentorrepairto protectyoureyes.Thrownobjects whichricochetcancauseserious injuryto the eyes.

3. Donotoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.Donot wearjewelry,longscarvesor otherlooseclothing,whichcouldbecome entangledinmovingparts.Wearfootwearwhichwill improvefootingon slipperysurfaces.

4. Useagroundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacleforall unitswith electricstart engines.

5. Adjustcollector housingheightto clear gravelor crushedrocksurfaces.

6. Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingthe engine.

7. Neverattempttomake anyadjustmentswhileengineis running,except wherespecificallyrecommendedinthe operator'smanual.

8. Letengineand machineadjusttooutdoortemperaturebeforestartingto clearsnow.

9. To avoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecarein handling gasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableandthe vaporsareexplosive. Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhen gasolineisspilled onyourself or yourclothes,which canignite.Washyourskin andchangeclothes immediately.

a. Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer. b. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesand othersourcesofignition.

c. Neverfuel machineindoors. d. Neverremovegascapor addfuelwhilethe engineishot or running.

e. Allowenginetocoolatleasttwo minutesbeforerefueling. f. Neveroverfill fuel tank. Filltankto nomorethan_/zinchbelowbottom

offiller neckto providespacefor fuelexpansion.

g. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely. h. Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.Move

machinetoanotherarea. Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe engine.

i. Neverstorethe machineorfuelcontainer insidewherethere isan open

flame,sparkor pilotlight (e.g.furnace,water heater,spaceheater, clothesdryeretc.).

j. Allowmachineto cool at least5minutesbeforestoring.

Operation

1. Do notputhands orfeet nearrotatingparts,intile auger/impellerhousing

orchuteassembly.Contactwith therotatingpartscan amputatehands andfeet.

2. The auger/impellercontrolleveris a safetydevice.Neverbypassits operation.Doingso makesthemachineunsafeand maycause personal injury.

3. The controlleversmust operateeasily inbothdirectionsandautomatically returntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.

4. Neveroperatewitha missingor damagedchuteassembly.Keepall safety devicesin placeand working.

5. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust containscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.

6. Do notoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceof alcoholor drugs.

7. Mufflerand enginebecomehotand cancausea burn. Donottouch.

8. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon orcrossinggravel surfaces. Stayalert forhiddenhazardsortraffic.

9. Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhile operatingon slopes.

10.Planyoursnow-throwingpatterntoavoiddischargetowardswindows, walls,carsetc.Thus, avoidingpossiblepropertydamageor personal injurycausedby a ricochet.

11.Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersandpetsor allowanyonein frontofthe machine.

12.Do notoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingto clearsnowat toofast ofa rate.

13.Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgood visibilityor light. Alwaysbesure ofyourfootingand keepafirm holdonthe handles.Walk,neverrun.

14.Disengagepowertothe auger/impellerwhentransportingor notin use.

15.Neveroperatemachineat hightransportspeedson slipperysurfaces. Lookdownand behindand usecarewhenbackingup.

16.If the machineshouldstart tovibrateabnormally,stopthe engine, disconnectthespark plugwireandgroundit againsttheengine.Inspect thoroughlyfordamage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingand operating.

17.Disengageallcontrolleversandstop enginebeforeyou leavethe operat- ingposition(behindthe handles).Waituntiltheauger/impellercomes toa completestopbeforeuncloggingthechuteassembly,makingany adjustments,or inspections.

18.Neverputyour handinthe dischargeor collectoropenings.Alwaysuse theclean-outtool providedto unclogthedischargeopening.Do notunclog chuteassemblywhileengineis running.Shutoff engineand remain behindhandlesuntilallmovingpartshavestoppedbeforeunclogging.

19.Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe manufacturer(e.g. wheelweights,tirechains,cabsetc.).

20.If situationsoccurwhich are notcoveredin this manual,usecareand goodjudgment.ContactyourSearsServiceCenterfor assistance.

Maintenance & Storage

1. Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly. Referto the maintenanceand adjustmentsectionsofthis manual.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageallcontrol leversand stoptheengine.Waituntiltheauger/impellercometo a completestop.Disconnectthe spark plugwireand groundagainstthe enginetopreventunintendedstarting.

3. Check boltsandscrewsfor propertightnessatfrequentintervalstokeep the machinein safeworkingcondition.Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor anydamage.

4. Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-speedtheengine.The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeedof the engine.

5. Snowthrowershaveplatesandskid shoesaresubjecttowear and damage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckallcomponentsand

replacewithoriginal equipmentmanufacturer's(OEM)partsonly."Useof

partswhich do notmeet the originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

6. Checkcontrolsperiodicallyto verifythey engageanddisengageproperly andadjust,if necessary.Refertothe adjustmentsectionin this operator's

manualfor instructions.

7. Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.

8. Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor gas, oil,etc.to protect the environment.

9. Priortostoring,runmachineafewminutestoclear snowfrommachine andpreventfreezeup ofauger/impeller.

10.Neverstorethe machineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethere isanopen flame,sparkor pilotlight suchas awater heater,furnace,clothesdryer

etc.

11.Alwaysreferto the operator'smanualfor properinstructionsonoff-season storage.

Do not modify engine

Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do notmodifyenginein anyway.Tampering withthe governorsettingcanleadto a runawayengineandcauseitto operate at unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysettingofenginegovernor.

Notice regarding Emissions

Engineswhichare certifiedto complywith CaliforniaandfederalEPAemission regulationsforSORE(SmallOffRoadEquipment)are certifiedtooperateon

regularunleadedgasoline,andmayincludethefollowingemissioncontrolsys-

tems:EngineModification(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)ifso equipped.

Engine identification Decal

Thisdecalindicatestheengine'smodelnumber,specificationandthe dateof

manufacture.Pleaselookatthe decalontheengineofyour equipmentand recordtheseinformationforfuturereference.

Theengineidentificationdecalalsoincludesenginelifespecificationsfor the emissions-relatedusefullifeperiodof the engine.This periodrelatestothe emissioncompliancelifeas certifiedbyEPAand/orCARB.Tofindthe lifeperiod specificationofthe engine,pleasereadthe enginedecaland locatethe letter

(enclosedbyquotationmarks)betweenthewordsModerateandLifePeriod. Matchone of thefollowingletterswiththeletterprintedonyourdecal.For

example,HMSK80modelsaredesignatedas: "C"-- 250hours

"B"-- 500hours "A"-- 1000hours

IMPORTANT:This unitisshippedwiththeenginefull of oil. After assembly,see page10forfuelandoildetails.

Removing From Carton

1. Cutthecornersof the cartonandlaythesidesflaton the ground. Removeall packinginserts.

2. Theupperhandleis packagedunattachedtothesnowthrower, thoughconnectedbycables.Movethesnowthrowerandupper

handleoutofthecarton.

3. Makecertainthecartonhasbeencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit.

Before Assembly

R_emoveprotectivewrapp"_g

,_ WARNING:Disconnectthe spark plugwireand Ground NOTE:Referenceto right,left,frontor rearof the unitis fromthe

operatingpositionunlessotherwisestated.

itagainstthe engineto prevent unintendedstarting.

Setting Up The Handle

1. If applicable,removecabletie securingupperhandletolower handleforshippingpurposes.Removeall protectiveplasticwrap- pingfromhandlesasshownin Figure1.

NOTE: BecarefulNOTto removethethreelooselyfittedcableties thatwillbeutilizedlaterto securecables.

2. Loosenandremovethestarknob,handletab,andcarriagescrew oneachsideofthelowerhandle.SeeFigure2.

3. Slideoneofthelooselyfittedcabletiesfromthe rightside of the lowerhandleuptothecrossmemberofthelowerhandle.Leave thesecondcabletie in placeonthe rightside of thelowerhandle.

IMPORTANT:It willbenecessaryto lifttheupperhandlewhilesliding upthis cabletie topreventdamagetothecable.

4. Liftthe upperhandleupand positionit overthelowerhandle, aligningtheholeswherethestarknobswereremoved(1).

CAUTION:Be careful not to bend or kink the cables,

5. Inserta carriagescrewfromtheoutsidethrougha handletab,the upperand lowerhandles,andintothestar knob(2). Repeatonthe

otherside.

6. Tightenthestarknobsoneachsideofthe handle.RefertoFigure3.

NOTE:The augercableandspeedcontrolcableroutedowntheleft lowerhandlefromthe speedcontrolbox.The drivecableisrouted

acrossthetopofthe lowerhandleanddowntherightsideofthe lower handle.SeeFigure4.

7. Threecabletieshavebeenusedtolooselytiethecontrolcables tothelowerhandle,includingthecabletieyou relocatedinstep3.

Positioncabletiesnow,asin Figure4,and tightentosecurecables tothelowerhandle.Trimoffexcessmaterialofcableties.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Skid Shoe

Thespacebetweentheshaveplateandthegroundcanbeadjusted.Refer toFigure6onpage8forlocationofshaveplateandskidshoes.Forclose

snowremoval,placeskidshoesinlowposition.Whenareatobeclearedis uneven,placeskidshoesinthemiddleor highposition.SeeFigure5.

Figure 3

Drive Cable

NOTE:Operationofthissnowthrowerongravelisnot recommendedas loosegravelcanbeeasilypickedupandthrownbytheaugercausing

personalinjuryordamagetothesnowthrower.Ifyou havetooperateit on gravel,keepskidshoeinhighestpositionformaximumclearance.

Speed Control Box

1. Adjustskidshoesbylooseningtwonutsandcarriageboltsoneach skidshoe,andmovingskidshoetothedesiredposition.SeeFigure5.

2. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceofskidshoeisagainstthe groundtoavoidunevenwearon theskid shoes.

3. Tightennutsandboltssecurely.

AugerCable

SpeedControl Cable

Clean-Out Tool

Thistoolhasbeenfastenedwitha cabletietotherearoftheaugerhousing forshippingpurposes.Cutandremovecabletieasinstructedonpage3.

Final Adjustments

IMPORTANT:Checktheadjustmentsas instructedandmakeany

Figure 4

Position

MiddlePosition

finaladjustmentsnecessarybeforeoperatingtheunit.Checkall nuts and boltsfor tightness.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionsmaycause damageto unit.

Tire Pressure

Theproperinflationpressureis20 psi.Checkthetire pressureperiodi- callyandmaintainequalpressureinbothtiresat alltimes.Excessive

pressure(wellabove20psi) maycausethewheel(tire/rim)assembly

to burstwithsufficientforceto causeseriousinjury.Donot over-inflate thetire.Usea manualpumporportableelectrictire inflatorto prevent

over-inflation.NEVERUSEANAIRCOMPRESSOR.

,_ WARNING:Over-inflatingthe tire with excessivepres-

sure(well above20 psi)may causethe tire/rim to burst with sufficient forceto cause serious pressure.

Auger Control Test

IMPORTANT:Performthe followingtestbeforeoperatingthesnow

throwerforthefirsttimeandat the startofeachwinterseason.

Figure 5

Checkthe adjustmentoftheaugercontrolasfollows:

1. Whenaugercontrolisreleasedandin thedisengaged"up"posi-

,_ tion,cableshouldhavevery littleslack,butshouldNOT eningmay preventthe auger from disengaging and compromise

the safety of the snow thrower.

2. Ina well-ventilatedarea,startthe snowthrowerengineas in- structedon page10underthe headingStartingEngine.Makesure

thethrottleis set intheFASTposition.

3. Whilestandinginoperator'sposition(behindunit)engageauger.

4. Allowaugertoremainengagedforapproximatelyten(10)seconds

beforereleasingtheaugercontrol.Repeatthisseveraltimes.

5. Withthe enginerunningin the FASTpositionandtheaugercontrol

inthedisengaged"up"position,walktothefrontof themachine.

6. Confirmthattheaugerhascompletelystoppedrotatingandshows

NOsignsofmotion.

IMPORTANT:IftheaugershowsANYsignsofrotating,immediatelyreturn totheoperator'spositionandshutofftheengine.Waitforallmovingparts tostopbeforereadjustingtheaugercontrolcableasshownonpage13.

betight.

WARNING:Donot over-tighten the cable.Over-tight-

Gasoline Cap -_

Upper Chute

Drive Control

Starter Rope

Shave Plate

Chute Assembly_

Chute Handle

Chute Knob

Anger "_ Skid Shoe

Clean-out Tool

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Figure 6

_ ARNING:Be familiar with all the controls on the snow thrower and their properoperation. Know howto stop the machine

NOTE:CompareFigures6&7 withyourequipmentandfollowdescrip- tionof controls,givenbelow,tobecomefamiliarwiththeiroperation.

Drive Control

Locatedonthe undersideof theupperhandle,thedrivecontrolis used toengage/disengagewheels.Squeezethedrivecontrolagainstthe upperhandletoengagethewheels;releasetodisengage.

Auger Control

Theaugercontrolisadjacenttotheupperhandle.Squeezethe auger controlagainsttheupperhandletoengagetheaugers;releaseto disengagethe augers.

_ ARNING:Nevermakeadjustments to the chute

iMPORTANT:RefertoAugerControlTeston page7 priorto operating yoursnowthrower.Readandfollowall instructionscarefullyand performalladjustmentstoverifyyoursnowthrowerisoperatingsafely andproperly.

Chute Handle

Thedirectionof snowthrowingcorrespondsto thedirectionofthe chuteopening.Usethe chutehandletoturnthechuteassemblyinthe

directionyouwishtothrowthesnow.

and disengage them quickly.

assembly unless both auger and drive controls are disengaged and the operator is standing besidethe

unit.

Chute Knob

Thedistancesnowis throwncanbeadjustedbyeitherraisingor

loweringthe upperchute.Loosenthechuteknobonthesideof the upperchutetoadjust.Pivotthe upperchutetodesiredposition,and retightenthechuteknob.

Speed Selection Lever Yoursnowthrowerisequippedwitha 3-speedpowerpropelleddrive system.Thespeediscontrolledbythis speedselectionlever,located on the leftsideofthe upperhandle.Threespeedsareprovided. Withtheleverallthe waydown,towardstheengine,speed1isyour slowestspeed.

iMPORTANT:Toshiftgears,theunit mustbe runningand thedrive controlmustbereleased.

Shave Plate

Theshaveplatemaintainscontactwithpavementasthe snow throwerispropelled,allowingsnowclosetopavement'ssurfacetobe

discharged.

Skid Shoe

Thespacebetweentheshaveplateandthegroundcanbe adjusted.

Forclosesnowremoval,placeskidshoesin thelowposition.Use

middleorhighpositionwhenareatobe clearedis unevenor on gravel surfaces.

f"fMuffler Spark (ydlowCap GasolineCap

OilFill

onengineblock) \

Carburetor Cow

Ignition Key Starter

Choke

Control Primer Starter

Throttle / Recoil

OilDrain

,._ j

Figure7

Handle

"_ Clean Out Tool

Thecleanout toolisprovidedtounclogthedischargeopening.Do not

unclogdischargechutewhileengineisrunning.

_ ARNING:Before unclogging, shut off engineand

Choke Control

Activatingchokecontrolclosesthechokeplateoncarburetorandaids

instartingengine.Forinformationonchokeusage,seepage10ofthis manual.

Recoil Starter & Starter Handle

Thismotoris fittedwitha recoilactionpullstartanda mittengrip

handleforeasyaccesswhilewearingglovesormittens.

Ignition Key

Theignitionkeyis necessaryfortheenginetostart.Insertkeyand snapinplace;do notturnit to start/stopthe unit. Removekeywhen

theunitisnotin use.

Primer

Depressingprimerforcesfueldirectlyintoengine's Iv_KI carburetortoaid incold-weatherstarting.Referto the startinginstructionsintheOperationsectionofthis

manualforproperprimerusage.

remainbehind handles until all moving partshave stopped completely. Never putyour hand inthe

discharge or collector openings. Always use the clean-out tool provided.

Oil Fill

Removeoil captoaddoil. Refertopage14for checkingandadding oil instructions.

Gasoline Cap

Removegas captoadd fuel.Unitrunsonregulargas.

NOTE:Thisunitmayincludeafuelplug,whichis only usedduring assemblyto keepdirtanddebrisoutof fueltank. Discardthefuel plug

beforefillingthefueltank.

Throttle Control

Thethrottlecontrolis locatedontheengine.It regulatesthe speedof the engineandalsostopstheengine.Theimageto therightrepresentsthespeedsofthe throttlecontrol.

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Before Starting Engine

Engine Oil

Theengineisshippedwithoil init.Checktheoil levelbeforefirstuse.

Forsubsequentfill-ups,usethegradeof engineoil specifiedon page

14.Toaddoil:

1. Removethedipstickfromtheoilfill. Pourfreshoilslowlythrough theplug.Replacedipstick.

2. Checkandmakesurethatthe levelofoil isupto the FULLmarkon thedipstick.

Gasoline

,_ WARNING:Gasolineisflammable and cautionmust

,_ WARNING:Keepyour snow thrower awayfrom any

1. Neverfillthe fueltankcompletely.Fillthetankto nomorethan1/2 inchbelowbottomoffillerneckto providespaceforexpansionof

fuel.

NOTE:Thisunitmayincludea fuel plug,whichisonly usedduring assemblytokeepdirt anddebrisout offueltank. Discardthefuelplug

beforefillingthefueltank.

2. Alwaysuseclean,fresh,unleadedgradeautomotivegasoline.Fill thefueltankoutdoorsandusea funnelor spoutto preventspilling.

Makesurethatthecontainerfromwhichyou pourthegasolineis cleanandfreefromrustor otherforeignparticles.Makesureto

wipeoff anyspilledfuel beforestartingtheengine.

3. Atthe endofthejob,emptythe fueltank if the snowthroweris not goingto beusedfor 30 daysor longer.Storegasolineinaclean

containerandkeepthecapin placeonthecontainer.

CAUTION:Never use engineor carburetor cleaner products in

the fuel tank.

be used when handlingor storingit. Donot fill fuel tank while the snow thrower is running, whenit is

hot or when it is inan enclosed area.

open flame or an electricalspark and do not smoke during fueling.

To Start Engine

6. Pushprimerbuttonwhilecoveringtheventhole.Removeyour fingerfromtheprimerbetweenprimes.Donotprimeif temperature is above500F;primetwo timesbetween500Fand 150F;and primefour timesbelow150R

7. Graspstarterhandleandpull ropeoutslowlyuntilenginereaches startofcompressioncycle(ropewillpullslightlyharderat this

point).Lettheroperewindslowly.

8. Pull ropewitha rapid,continuous,fullarmstroke.Keepingafirm gripon thestarterhandle,lettheropereturnto thestarterslowly. Repeatuntilenginestarts.

9. Asthe enginewarmsup,rotatethechokeknobslowlyto OFF position.If theenginefalters,returnto FULLchoke,thenslowly moveto OFFchokeposition.

10.Allowtheengineto warmupfor a fewminutesbecausetheengine willnotdevelopfullpoweruntilit reachesoperatingtemperature.

11.Operatetheengineat fullthrottle(FAST)whenthrowingsnow.

For A Warm Start:

1. If restartingan engineafteratemporaryshut-down,rotatechoke toOFFinsteadofFULLanddo notprime.Pullstarterhandleas

instructedbefore.

Before Stopping

1. Runenginefora fewminutestohelpdryoff anymoistureonengine.

2. Toavoidpossiblefreeze-upof thestarter,followthesesteps:

Recoil Starter

a. Withtheenginerunning,pullthestarterropewitha rapid,

continuousfullarmstrokethreeorfour times.

To Stop The Snow Thrower

1. Tostopthewheels,releasethedrivecontrol.

2. Tostopthrowingsnow,releasetheaugercontrol.

3. Tostopengine,pushthrottlecontrollevertoOFFandpullout the key.Do notturnkey.

temperature

,_ WARNING:The of muffler and the

rounding areas mayexceed150° F.Avoid these areas

sur-

,_ WARNING:Besure no oneother than the operator

NOTE:Forlocationof alltheenginecontrolsreferredtointhis section, referto Figure7.

isstanding nearthe snow thrower while starting or operating. Do not operatethis snow thrower unless the chute assembly has been properly installedand

issecured.

For A Cold Start

1. Makesurethataugeranddrivecontrolsarereleased.Attachspark plugwiretosparkplug.

2. Turnfuelvalveon, ifsoequipped.

3. MovethrottlecontroltoFASTposition.

4. Pushkeyintotheignitionslotsothatitsnapsintoplace.Donotturnkey.

5. RotatechokecontroltoFULLchokeposition.

Clearing The Snow

CAUTION:Checkthe areato beclearedforforeignobjects.Remove foreignobjects,if any.

1. Starttheenginefollowingstartinginstructions.

2. Allowtheenginetowarmupfora fewminutesastheenginewill notdevelopfullpoweruntilit reachesoperatingtemperature.

3. Rotatethechuteassemblytothedesireddirection,awayfrom bystandersand/orbuildings.

4. Makingcertainnobystandersorobstaclesareinfrontof the unit, squeezetheaugercontrolcompletelyagainsttheupperhandleto fullyengagetheaugers.

5. Whiletheaugercontrolis engaged,squeezethedrivecontrol completelyagainsttheupperhandletoengagethewheels.Do not

"feather"thedrivecontrol.

6. Asthesnowthrowerstartsto move,maintainafirm holdon the handle,andguidethesnowthroweralongthepathto becleared.

7. Releasetheaugeranddrivecontrolstostopthesnowthrowing actionandforwardmotion.

NOTE:Yourunitisequippedwithaclutchinthe transmission.If the wheelsstopturningwhiletryingto dischargelargevolumesofsnow, immediatelydisengagethedrivecontrolandallowtherotatingaugers todischargesnowfromthehousing.Reducetheclearingwidthand continueoperation.

8. Oneachsucceedingpass,readjustthechuteassemblytothe desiredpositionandslightlyoverlapthepreviouslyclearedpath.

Speed Selector Lever

Yourunitisequippedwitha 3-speedpowerpropelleddrive system. Speedposition1,whenthe leverisdepressedall thewaydowntoward

themotor,isSlow. Speedposition2 is a littlefasterand3 isthe fastest. SeeFigure8.

Speed Selector

Lever

NOTE:It isnot recommendedthatyouoperatethissnowthroweron gravelas loosegravelcanbeeasilypickedup andthrownbythe auger causingpersonalinjuryand/ordamagetothesnowthrower.

4. Ifforsomereason,youhavetooperatethesnowthrowerongravel,

keeptheskidshoe inthehighestpositionformaximumclearance betweenthegroundandtheshaveplate.

5. Cleanthesnowthrowerthoroughlyaftereachuse.

Cleaning The Chute Assembly

Theclean-outtoolis convenientlyfastenedtothe augerhousingwitha

mountingclip. Whensnowandicecollectinthe chuteassemblyduringoperation,

usethistooltosafelycleanthechuteandchuteopening.Followthe stepsbelowtooperateit.

_ WARNING:Stopengineby moving throttle leverto

1. Releasebothaugeranddrivecontrols.

2. Stoptheenginebymovingthrottleleverto stopposition.

3. Removetheclean-outtoolfromthe clipwhichsecuresitto the rear

oftheaugerhousing.

4. Usetheshovel-shapedendofthe clean-outtooltodislodgeand

scoopanysnowandice whichhasformedin andnearthechute assembly.

stoppositionand wait for all moving partsto stop before usingthe clean-outtool.

Figure 8

Tooperatethisfunction,followtheseinstructions:

1. Shiftyoursnowthroweronlywhilethe engineis running.

2. Releasedrivecontrolhandlebeforeshifting.

Positioning Discharge Chute

Loosenthechuteknobandpivotupperchutetodesiredposition.Tighten thechuteknobmakingsurethecarriageboltiscorrectlypositioned.

Rotatechutehandleto desiredoperatingposition. SeeFigure9.

,_ WARNING:Do not liftthe snowthrower at anytimebythe chutehandle.

Operating Tips

1. Formostefficientsnowremoval,removesnowimmediatelyafteritfalls.

2. Dischargesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.Slightlyoverlap eachpreviouspath.

3. Settheskidshoes1/4"belowtheshaveplatefornormalusage. Theskidshoesmaybeadjustedupwardfor hard-packedsnow.

_ ARNING:Neveruseyour handsto cleansnowand

5. Re-fastentheclean-outtool,withthe handleontherightsideofthe housing,tothe mountingclipontheaugerhousing.Youcanstart

operatingyoursnowthrowernow. SeeFigure9.

icefrom the chuteassembly or auger housing.

f --,,,

Knob

_er

Housing

Figure9

General Recommendations

1. Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperformingany maintenance.

2. Thewarrantyonthissnowthrowerdoesnotcoveritemsthat have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseor negligence.Toreceivefull valuefromthe warranty,operatormustmaintainthesnowthrower

asinstructedin thismanual.

3. Periodicallycheckallfastenersandhardwaretomakesurethese aretight.

ShearPin

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CotterPin

Skid Shoe

_ WARNING: Before servicing,repairing,lubricatingor

inspecting,disengageall controlsand stop engine.

Wait until all moving partshavecometo a complete

stop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandground itagainst

the engineto preventunintendedstarting.Alwayswear

safetyglassesduringoperation or while performing anyadjustmentsor repairs.

Replacing the Shave Plate

and Skid Shoes

Theshaveplateandskidshoesonthe bottomofthe snowthrowerare subjectto wear.Theseshouldbecheckedperiodicallyandreplaced whennecessary

1. Toreplace,removetwocarriageboltsandnutssecuringeachskidshoe totheaugerhousing.SeeFig.10

2. Reassemblenewskidshoeswithhardwarejustremoved.Makesurethe skidshoesareadjustedtobelevel.

3. Toremoveshaveplate:Removebothskidshoesandhardware includingcarriageboltsandnutswhichattachshaveplatetothe snowthrowerhousing.Forlocationofshaveplate,seeFigure10.

4. Reassemblenewshaveplate,makingsureheadsof thecarriagebolts aretothe insideofthehousing.Reinstallskidshoes.Tightensecurely.

Servicing Augers

Theaugersaresecuredto the spiralshaftwithfourshearpinsand cotterpins.Ifyouhit a foreignobjector icejam,thesnowthroweris designedsothatthe pinsmayshear.RefertoFigure10. If the augersdonotturn,checkifthepinshavesheared.Replace,if needed,withpropershearpins.Referto item42on page19forpart

number. IMPORTANT:NEVERreplacetheaugershearpinswithstandardpins

orfasteners.Anydamagetothe augergearboxorothercomponents, asa resultofdoingso,will NOTbe coveredbyyoursnowthrower's warranty.

Lubrication

Fora viewofthelubricationpointson thesnowthrower,see Figure11.

1. Lubricatepivotpointsonthe augercontrolanddrivecontrolwitha lightengineoiloncea season.

2. Lubricatetheaugeridlerbracketwithalightengineoilonceaseason.

Engine

Listedbelowaregeneralrecommendationsabout maintainingyour snowthrowerengine.

1. Beforeoperatingsnowthrower,checktheoil level.

2. Changeengineoilafterfirst two hoursof operationandevery25 hoursthereafter.

Carriage Bolt

ShavePlate/

LockNut CarriageBolt

LockNut

Figure10

Lubricate

Figure11

3. Cleansparkplugand resettheelectrodegapto 0.030"atleast oncea seasonorevery100hoursof operation;replaceevery200

hoursof operation.

Check V-Belts

Followinstructionsbelowtocheckconditionofdrivebeltsevery50 hoursofoperation.

1. Removetheplasticbeltcoveron the frontoftheengineby removingtheself-tappingscrewandpressingtheplastictabsto releasethe beltcover.

2. Visuallyinspectforfrayed,cracked,orexcessivelywornoutbelts. Replace,if necessary,followinstructionsbelow.

Replacing Belts

NOTE:Therearetwobeltsonthissnowthrower:anaugerbeltanddrive belt.Itisrecommendedthatbothbeltsbereplacedatthesametime.

1. Removethesparkplugwirefromsparkplugandgrounditagainst theenginetopreventaccidentalstarting.

2. Draingasolinefromthe gastankbelowV2tankorrunthe machine belowhalf a tank,or placeapieceof plasticsheetunderneaththe

gascaptopreventgasolineleakage.

"-... HousingScrew ,j

Figure12

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Figure13

AugerCabi_"_ Adjustment

Bracket

Wood Block

WARNING:Performbeltmaintenanceoutdoorsas somegasmaypossiblyleakfromthecarburetoreven

thoughyou placedasheetofplasticunderneaththe gascaptopreventthe gascapfrom leaking.

Adjusting The Auger Cable

Periodicadjustmentto the augercontrolcablemayberequireddue to normalstretchandwearonthe belt.Adjustmentis neededifthe augersseemto hesitatewhileturning,buttheenginemaintainsspeed, or continueturningwiththeaugercontroldisengaged.

1. Loosentherearhex boltonthecableadjustmentbracket.See Figure12.

2. Slidethecable adjustmentbracketbackwardstakingouttheslack intheaugercable.

3. Retightentherearhexbolt

4. Startengineandverifyaugercontrolengagesanddisengages properly.

NOTE:If augercontinuestorotatewiththecontroldisengaged,shut

off engineandreadjust.

Auger Belt

1. Loosentherearscrewonthe augercableadjustmentbracketusing

a 3/8' wrenchandslidethebracketallthewayforwardto provide

maximumslackintheaugercable. SeeFigure12.

2. Removethebelt coverscrewusinga5/16socketwithextension andslightlyraisebeltcover. Youmustalsouncliptheplastictab on theothersideto raisethis up.Donot attempttoremovethebelt coverfromtheunitat thistime. SeeFigure13.

3. Loosenthebottomaugerhousingmountingscrewoneach side one(l) fullturnusinga 1/2"socket. SeeFigure12.

4. Usingthesamesocketwrench,removethetopaugerhousing

mountingscrewsoneachside.

NOTE: Thetopaugerhousingscrewontheleftside alsosecuresthe

augercablebracketandcableroller. Payattentionto itslocationand

howit is positionedforreferenceduringreassembly.

5. Pushdownonthe unit'shandle,thiswillallowthe beltcover tobe easilyremovedandwillgiveaccessforthe followingbelt

maintenanceprocedures.

6. Afterremovingthebeltcover,slipthefrontaugerbeltoff ofthe enginepulleybypushingitforwardandrollingin offofthe pulley.

7. Pushdownonthe unit'shandlefurtheropeningthisareaand

providingbetteraccesstotheaugerpulley. Youmaywishtoplace

a woodblockunderthe augerhousingtoholdtheunitopen.See

Figure14

8. Pushtheaugerbeltidlerpulleyin releasingthe augerbrake,which

isthe tab that holdsthe beltontotheaugerpulley.Removethebelt.

9. Replacewithnewbelt afterreplacingthedrivebelt.

NOTE: If notreplacingdrivebelt,thenproceedto Step5 intheDrive Beltsection.

Figure14

Drive Belt

NOTE:ToreplacetheDriveBelt,you mustfirstfollowAugerBelt instructions.Replacethedrivebeltbeforereassemblingthenewauger

belt.

1. Removehairpinclipand pivotrodfromunit. SeeFigure15.

2. Maneuvercontrolarmoutanddisconnectdrivecable.

3. Pullidlerpulleyonrighthandsideout, releasingtensionon drive belt. Removedrivebeltfromidlerpulleyandtransmissionpulley. SeeFigure16

4. Rotatecontrolarmin orderto maneuverbeltfromunit. Remove beltand replacewithnewbelt.

NOTE: Besureto maintainpositionofthemulti-speedpulley assemblysothatthebeltIocatorpinin thetop position.

5. Reassemblein theexactoppositeorder.

6. Afterreassemblyis completed,besuretoadjusttheaugercable. Refertothe"AdjustingAugerCable"instructionson Page13ofthis

manual.

Checking Oil Level

Beforeoperatingsnowthrower,checkthe oil levelbyfollowingsteps below.

1. Withengineonlevelground,oil mustbeto FULLmarkon dipstick.

2. Stopengineandwaitseveral minutesbeforecheckingoillevel. Removeoil fillcap anddipstick.

3. Wipedipstickclean,insertit intooil fillholeandtightensnugly.

4. Removedipstickandcheck.If oil isnotupto theFULLmarkon dipstick,addoil.

FULLJ M_int_inOilLevel

_ Between FULL and ADD

ADD

Figure15

Changing Oil

Changeengineoilafterfirsttwo hoursofoperationandevery25hours thereafter.Inorderto changeoil,youwill havetofirstdrainthe used engineoil fromthe engineandthenrefillwithfreshoil.

1. Drainoilwhileengineiswarm.Removeoildrainpluglocatedatthebot- tomoftherecoilstarterof theengine.Catchoilina suitablecontainer.

2. Whenengineisdrainedofalloil, replacedrainplugsecurely.

3. Removethedipstickfromtheoilfill. For locationof theoil fill,see Figure7.Pourfreshoilslowlythroughtheplug.Replacedipstick.

4. Checkandmakesurethatthe levelofoil isupto the FULLmarkon thedipstick.

NOTE:Althoughmulti-viscosityoils(5W30,10W30,etc.)improve startingincoldweather,theycouldalsoresultin higheroilconsump- tionwhen usedabove32°R Checkyoursnowthrower'sengineoil levelmorefrequentlyto avoidpossibleenginedamagefromrunning lowon oil. SeetheViscosityChartin Figure17.

Synthetic Multi Grade ; SAE0W-30

Figure16

Figure17

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