You must read, understand and comply with all safety and operating instructions in this manual before
attempting to set-up and operate your snowthrower.
Failure to comply with all safety and operating
instructions can result in loss of machine control,
serious personal injury to you and /or bystanders,
and risk of equipment and property damage. The triangle in the text signifies important cautions or warn-
ings which must be followed.
.
A WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
For easy reference, please record the infor-
mation on the chart below.
The Equipment Reference Data can be found on the
identification tag located on the unit’s rear frame. (Refer
to the Engine Owner’s Manual for location of engine
information serial number.)
Safety Rules
&
Information
A WARNING
This unit is a “single-stage” snowthrower.
The auger feeds the snow back into the housing and
throws the snow out the discharge chute. If bodily
contact is made with the auger or impeller when they
are rotating, severe personal injury will occur.
To avoid injury, keep others and yourself away from
the auger and the discharge chute whenever the
engine is running. Read and follow all of the safety
rules and warnings in this manual.
GENERAL
l Read the Operator’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with all controls and proper equipment use.
l Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not
allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.
l Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, par-
ticularly small children and pets.
l Never discharge material toward any person or pet.
l Make sure:
a. snowthrower is in good operating condition;
b. all safety devices and shields are in place and
working;
c.
all adjustments are correct.
A WARNING
To avoid serious injury, do not put your hands into
the auger housing or discharge chute. If auger stalls
or chute becomes plugged, use the following proce-
dure to remove objects or clear the chute:
1.
Release the Auger Control.
2.
Shut off the engine.
3.
Remove the Engine Key.
4.
Wait for moving parts to stop.
5.
Use a narrow board to remove foreign objects
and clear the chute or auger. Never put your
hands into the auger or discharge chute.
6.
If servicing is needed, remove cover and dis-
connect spark plug wire.
PREPARATION
l Never attempt to make any adjustment while engine
is running.
l Thoroughly inspect the area where the snowthrower
is to be used and remove all objects such as door
mats, sleds, boards, wires and sticks.
l Disengage all clutches (release Auger Control lever)
before starting engine.
l Do not operate snowthrower without wearing proper
winter clothing. Wear footwear which improves footing on slippery surfaces.
l Handle gasoline with care
a. use
b. Never remove the fuel tank cap or add gasoline to
c. Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
d. Wipe up spilled gasoline.
l Do not run engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
approvea gasolrne
a running or hot engine.
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it is highly flammable.
container.
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Safety Rules & Information
OPERATION
l Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Keep
clear of discharge opening at all times.
l Always clear snow up and down the face of slopes,
never across the face. Use extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear
slopes over 17.7%
l Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing
drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards
and traffic.
l Be especially careful not to touch snowthrower parts
which might be hot from operation. Allow such parts
to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust or service.
l If unit starts to vibrate abnormally, disengage drives
and stop the engine. Check immediately for the
cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
l Before leaving operator’s position for any reason:
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shut off engine,
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remove the Engine Key and
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wait for all moving parts to stop.
l Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting the unit,
make certain all moving parts have stopped. Remove
the key to prevent accidental starting.
l Always use a grounded, 3-wire plug receptacle for
electric starting.
(100).
MAINTENANCE
l Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure that
&
STORAGE
the equipment is in safe operating condition.
l Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank in a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
l Always refer to the Operator’s Manual for important
details if snowthrower is to be stored for an extended
period.
l Run auger drive a few seconds after completion of
throwing snow to help clear out snow and prevent
icing and freeze-up on unit.
l Adjust snow discharge angle for safe flow when oper-
ating near glass enclosures, automobiles, window
wells, dropoffs, etc.
l Do not overload machine capacity by clearing snow
at too fast a ground speed.
l Never operate machine at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Use care when backing up.
l Disengage Auger Control when transporting or not in
use.
l Never operate the snowthrower without good
vrsibrlrty
or light. Always be sure of your footing.
l Do not change the engine governor settings or
over-
speed the engine.
l Never direct the discharge chute &bystanders; nor
allow anyone in front of the unit while it is operational.
l Never operate this machine without all of the proper
guards or other safety protective devices in place.
Safety Rules & Information
SAFETYDECALS
Safety warning decals are placed at strategic locations on the snowthrower as a constant reminder to the operator of the most important safety precautions. All warning, caution and instructional messages on your snowthrow-
er should be carefully read and obeyed. If
can be purchased from your local dealer.
Part
No. 1716672
Auger Control Decal
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of these decals are lost or damaaed.
Part No. 1716669
Main Dash Decal (Electric Start Models)
reolace
them at once. They
Part No. 1716671
Warning Decal
Part
Discharge Chute Danger DecalAuger Danger Decal
International Symbols
FAST
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SLOW
No. 1716533
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Part No. 1716670
Main Dash Decal (Manual Start Models)
Pari
No. 1716532
CHOKE
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IGNITION KEY
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STOP
ELECTRICSTART
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Assembling
Figure 1. Assemblv of Discharae Chute
A. Discharge
B. Carriage Bolts
C. Washers
Chute
b. Nuts
E. Rotating Ring
the
Snokhrower
TOOLS REQUIRED
l Socket or Wrench Sat
l Pair of Pliers
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
If your unit was not previously assembled, see Figures
and 2, and follow the steps below to assemble the unit:
1.
Install the discharge chute on to the rotating ring
located on the auger housing. Secure with the three
5/16
inch carriage bolts, flat washers and nylok nuts
found in the parts bag (the bolt heads go to inside of
of the rotating ring, with washers and nuts on the outside). Note, install the rear bolt first for easier alignment.
2. Tighten bolts securely with a wrench.
3. Lift up folding handle to align it with lower handle and
tighten the wing knobs securely as shown in Figure 3.
The snow thrower is now ready for operation once the
fuel tank has been filled with the properly mixed gasoline
and two cycle oil.
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Figure 2. Handles
A. Handle
Figure 3. Lifl Handles and Lock Wing Knobs
B. Wing Knobs
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