Snapper 1696003, 1695735, 130887740, 130887660 Owner’s Manual

Model 130.887660

Mid

Mfg. No.

1695735

Frame Snow Thrower

Description
Dual Stage Snow Thrower, 13.5 TP, 29 inch

1738348

Revision B

10/2009

Thankyoufor purchasingthis quality-built Snappersnowthrower. We're pleasedthat you've placedyour confidencein the Snapper
brand. Whenoperatedand maintained according to the instructions in this manual,your Snapperproduct will provide many years of de-

pendableservice.

Thismanualcontainssafety information to makeyou awareof the hazardsand risksassociatedwith snow throwers and how to avoid
them. This snow thrower is designed and intendedonly for snow throwing and is not intendedfor any other purpose, it is important that
you readand understandtheseinstructions throroughly beforeattempting to start or operatethis equipment. Thissnow thrower

requires final assembly beforeuse, Referto the Quck Start Guidefor instructions on final assemblyprocedures.Follow the instructions
completely.Savethese instructionsfor future reference.

Product identificationTag

Product Identification Tag

Model Description Name/Number

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Model / Modele/ Model ЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧ

Unit MFG Number

Unit SERIAL Number

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Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, L.L.C.

Milwaukee, WI 53201 USA

Mower Deck MFG Number

Dealer Name

Engine Make Engine Model

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parts,service, or informationyou MUST have these numbers.

Engine Type/Spec Engine Code/Serial Number

Recordyour model name/number,manufacturer's identification
numbers, and engine serialnumbers in the space provided for
easyaccess.Thesenumbers can befound in the locations

shown.

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ordering replacement parts.

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

OPERATORSAFETY.................................................................................... 4

FEATURESANDCONTROLS.......................................................................... 10

OPERATION............................................................................................. 12

BEFOREOPERATINGSNOWTHROWER...................................................................................................12

OPERATETHESNOWTHROWER..............................................................................................................12

STOPTHESNOWTHROWER....................................................................................................................13

WHEELLOCKOUTPIN..............................................................................................................................13

DISCHARGECHUTEANDDEFLECTOR....................................................................................................13

CHECKTHEOIL(BEFORESTARTINGENGINE)........................................................................................14

FILLTHEFUELTANK................................................................................................................................14

STARTTHEENGINE..................................................................................................................................15

STOPTHEENGINE....................................................................................................................................16

CLEARA CLOGGEDDISCHARGECHUTE.................................................................................................17

OPERATINGTIPS......................................................................................................................................17

MAINTENANCE......................................................................................... 18

SERVICERECOMMENDATIONS...............................................................................................................18

LUBRICATEAUGERGEARBOX.................................................................................................................19

LUBRICATEAUGERSHAFTFITTINGS......................................................................................................19

LUBRICATECONTROLLEVERLINKAGE...................................................................................................19

LUBRICATEDISCHARGECHUTEANDDEFLECTOR.................................................................................19

ENGINEMAINTENANCE...........................................................................................................................20

CHANGETHESPARKPLUG......................................................................................................................21

ADJUSTSKIDHEIGHT..............................................................................................................................22

BELTADJUSTMENT..................................................................................................................................23

BELTGUIDEADJUSTMENT......................................................................................................................23

SPEEDCONTROLRODADJUSTMENT.....................................................................................................24

CHECKANDADJUSTTHECABLES..........................................................................................................24

AUGERCONTROLCABLEADJUSTMENT.................................................................................................24

TRACTIONCONTROLCABLEADJUSTMENT...........................................................................................25

CHUTEROTATIONMOTORADJUSTMENT...............................................................................................26

AUGERSHEARPINREPLACEMENT.........................................................................................................26

CHECKTHETIRES....................................................................................................................................27

STORAGE................................................................................................ 28

OFFSEASONSTORAGE............................................................................................................................28

LUBRICATEHEXSHAFTANDCHAINS.....................................................................................................28

REMOVEFROMSTORAGE........................................................................................................................28

TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................... 29

WARRANTIES........................................................................................... 31

SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................... 33

OPERATORSAFETY

,t_ DAHGER- Amputation Hazard

The dischargechutecontainsa rotating
impeller tothrowsnow. Never clear or unclog
the dischargechutewith yourhands.Fingers
canquickly becomecaughtandtraumatic
amputation or severe lacerationwill result.
Alwaysusea clean-outtool to clear or unclog
the dischargechute.

DANGER

,, Hand contactwiththe rotating impeller insidethe discharge

chuteisthe mostcommoncauseof injury associated with
snowthrowers.

,, Thissnowthrower iscapable of amputating handsand feet,

and throwingobjects. Readand observeall the safety
instructionsin this manual. Failure to do so will result in

deathor serious injury.

SafetyAlert Symboland SignalWords

,&

Thesafety alert symbol _ andsignal word (DANGER,
WARNING,CAUTION,or NOTICE)is used to indicate the likeli-
hood and potential severity of personalinjuryand/or damage to
the product. In addition, a hazardsymbol may be used to
represent the type of hazard.

Hazard Symbols and Meanings

Safety Alert - Identifies safety informationabout

hazardsthat can result in personal injury.

Operator's Manual- Read and understand before
performingany activity or running snow thrower.

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Rotating Impeller

t i _L,,,;_. I

Rotating Auger

Never Reach into
Rotating Parts

Fire

Shock ToxicFumes

_ Rotating Gears

t_,_ Thrown Objects

• Keepa Safe
Distance from

SnowThrower

Explosion

,ll_ DANGERindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided,will

result in death or serious injury.

_ ARNINGindicatesa hazardwhich, if not avoided, could

resultin death or serious injury.

,i_ CAUTIONindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided,could

resultin minor or moderate injury.

NOTICEindicates a situation that couldresult in damage
to the product.

WARNING

U.S.A. Models: Certain componentsinthis productand its
related accessories containchemicalsknown tothe state of

of California to causecancer,birth defects, or other repro-
ductive harm. Wash handsafter handing.

Recommended

HotSurface

Shut off engine and remove sparkplug connector

beforeperformingmaintenance or repairwork.

EarProtection for
ExtendedUse

WARNING

U.S.A. Models: The engine exhaust from this productcon-
rainschemicalsknown to the State of California to cause

cancer,birthdefects, or other reproductiveharm.

WARNING

U.S.A. Models: Batteryposts,terminals, and relatedacces-
sories containlead and lead components- chemicalsknown
tothe State of California to causecancerand reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handing.

OPERATORSAFETY

Control Symbols on Equipment

._ Fuel

]=p-_

On Off

J+J Choke 0ff

R1--

I' 1°"°"°°°

Stop

Slow

Fast

Forward

Neutral

Reverse

ElectricStart -
Engage(Down) &

Disengage (Up)

Engine- Run

Engine - Stop

Readthe Manual

DANGER

Read,understand,andfollowall theinstructionsonthe

snowthrowerandintheoperator'smanualbeforeoperating
thisunit.

Failuretoobservethesafetyinstructionsinthismanualwill
resultindeathorseriousinjury.

o Bethoroughlyfamiliarwith thecontrolsandtheproperuseofthesnow

thrower.
,, Makesureyouareproperlytrainedbeforeoperatingthesnowthrower.
,, Knowhowtostoptheunitanddisengagethecontrolsquickly.

,, Neverallowanyonetooperatethesnowthrowerwithoutproperinstruction.
,, Alwaysfollow theinstructionsin theoperator'smanual,ifthesnowthrower

will bestoredfor anextendedperiod.
,, Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabelsasnecessary.

,, Neverattempttomakemajorrepairsonthesnowthrowerunlessyouhave

beenproperlytrained.Improperservicingofthesnowthrowercanresult
in hazardousoperation,equipmentdamage,andvoidingoftheproduct

warranty.

Discharge Chute

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TractionControl -
Engage(Down)

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AugerClutch

[_ ischargeChute

(Left and Right)

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AugerControl -
Engage (Down)

Chute Deflector

(Up and Down)

Heated HandGrips

(High and Low)

DANGER

Dischargechutecontainsrotatingimpellertothrowsnow.
Neverclearorunclogthedischargechutewithyourhands.
Fingerscanquicklybecomecaughtintheimpeller.Always

useaclean-outtool.

Failureto observethesesafetyinstructionswill resultin

traumaticamputationorseverelaceration.

TOSAFELYCLEARACLOGGEDDISCHARGECHUTE

,_ DANGER:Handcontactwiththerotatingimpellerinsidethedischarge

chuteisthemostcommoncauseofinjuryassociatedwithsnow
throwers.Neveruseyourhandstocleanoutthedischargechute.

FOLLOWTHESEINSTRUCTIONS:

1.ShutOFFtheengine.

2.Wait10secondstobesuretheimpellerbladeshavestoppedrotating.

3.Alwaysuseaclean-outtool,notyourhands.

NOTE:Hotall control symbolsshown on this pagewill appear

onyoursnowthrower.See FEATURESANDCONTROLSsection
for theapplicablesymbols.

Easy-TurnTM TractionControl

Free-Hand Control

TM

OPERATORSAFETY

Operationand EquipmentSafety

DANGER

Thissnowthroweris onlyassafeas theoperator.If it is
misused,or notproperlymaintained,it canbedangerous.

]Rememberyouareresponsibleforyoursafetyandthatof

thosearoundyou.

* Keeptheareaofoperationclearofall persons,particularlysmallchildren

andpets.

. Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethesnowthrowerwill beusedandremove

all doormats,sleds,boards,wires,andotherforeignobjects.

. Do notoperatethesnowthrowerwithoutwearingadequatewinterclothing.
. Wearfootwearthatwill improvefootingonslipperysurfaces.

. Usecautiontoavoidslippingorfallingespeciallywhenoperatingthe

snowthrowerinreverse.

*, Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutgoodvisibilityor light.Alwaysbe

sureof yourfooting,andkeepafirm holdon thehandles.

. Do notclearsnowacrossthefaceof slopes.Useextremecautionwhen

changingdirectiononslopes.Donotattemptto clearsteepslopes.

. Do notoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattemptingto clearsnowtoo

quickly.

. Neveroperatethesnowthrowerathightransportspeedsonslippery

surfaces.Lookbehindthesnowthrowerandusecarewhenoperatingin
reverse.

o Do notusethesnowthroweronsurfacesabovegroundlevelsuchasroofsof

residences,garages,porches,or othersuchstructuresorbuildings.

* Operatorsshouldevaluatetheirabilityto operatethesnowthrowersafely

enoughtoprotectthemselvesandothersfrominjury.

. Thesnowthrowerisintendedto removesnowonly.Donotusethesnow

throwerforanyotherpurpose.

. Do notcarrypassengers.
*, Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutOFFtheengine,disconnectthecordon

electricmotors,thoroughlyinspectthesnowthrowerforanydamage,and
repairthedamagebeforerestartingandoperatingthesnowthrower.

*, If thesnowthrowervibratesabnormally,shutOFFtheengine.Vibrationis

generallyawarningof trouble.Seeanauthorizeddealerif necessaryfor
repairs.

. Formodelsequippedwithelectricstartingmotors,disconnectthepower

cordaftertheenginestarts.

FuelHandling

DANGER

Fuelanditsvaporsareextremelyflammableandexplosive,
Alwayshandlefuelwithextremecare.

Failuretoobservethesesafetyinstructionscancauseafire

Ior explosionwhichwill resultinsevereburnsordeath.

WHENADDINGFUEL
* Turnoffengineandletcoolat least2 minutesbeforeremovingthefuel

capandaddingfuel.
o Fill fueltankoutdoorsorin awellventilatedarea.

o Donotoverfillthefueltank.Toallowfortheexpansionof gasoline,donotfill

abovethebottomofthefueltankneck.
o Keepfuelawayfromsparks,openflames,pilotlights,heat,andother

ignitionsources.

o Checkfuellines,cap,andfittingsfrequentlyforcracksorleaks.Replaceif

necessary.
o Useanapprovedfuelcontainer.
o Iffuelspills,wait untilit evaporatesbeforestartingengine.

WHENSTARTINGENGINE
*, Ensurethatsparkplug,muffler,fuelcap,andair cleaner(if equipped)are in

placeandsecured.
. Donotcranktheenginewiththesparkplug removed.

. If fuelisspilled,do notattempttostarttheengine,butmovethesnow

throwerawayfromtheareaofthespill, andavoidcreatinganysourceof

ignition,until thefuelvaporshavedissipated.
*, Donotover-primetheengine.Followtheenginestartinginstructionsin this

manual.
. If theenginefloods,setchoke(if equipped)to OPEN/RUNposition,move

throttle(if equipped)to FASTpositionandcrankuntilenginestarts.

WHENOPERATINGEQUIPMENT
* Donottip thesnowthrowerat ananglewhichcausesthefuelto spill.

o Donotchokethecarburetorto stoptheengine.
o Neverruntheenginewiththeaircleanerassembly(ifequipped)or theair

filter (if equipped)removed.

WHENCHANGINGOiL
* If youdraintheoilfromthetopoil fill tube,thefueltankmustbeemptyor

fuelcanleakoutandresultin afire orexplosion.

IWHENTRANSPORTINGEQUIPMENT

*, TransportwithfueltankEMPTY,orwithfuelshut-offvalveOFE

I WNENSTORINGGASOLINEOREQUIPMENTWiTHFUELiN TANK

*, Storeawayfromfurnaces,stoves,waterheaters,or otherappliancesthathave

pilotlight or otherignitionsourcebecausetheycanignitefuelvapors.

OPERATORSAFETY

Moving Parts

DANGER

Keephands,feet,andclothingawayfromrotatingparts.
Rotatingpartscancontactorentanglehands,feet,hair,

clothing,oraccessories.

Failuretoobservethesesafetyinstructionswillresultin

traumaticamputationorseverelaceration.

= Whenevercleaning,repairing,or inspectingthesnowthrower,makesurethe

engineisOFF,sparkplugwireisdisconnected,andallmovingpartshave
stopped.

. Donotputhandsorfeetnearor underrotatingparts.Keepclearofthe

dischargeopeningat alltimes.

. Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutproperguards,andothersafety

devicesin placeandworking.

. Neverleavethesnowthrowerunattendedwhileengineis running.Always

disengagetheaugerandtractioncontrols,stopengine,andremovekeys.

. Keepall looseclothingawayfromthefrontofthesnowthrowerandauger.

Scarves,mittens,danglingdrawstrings,looseclothes,andpantscanquickly
becomecaughtin therotatingdeviceandamputationwill occur.Tieup

longhairandremovejewelry.

. Runthemachineafewminutesafterdischargingsnowtopreventfreeze-up

ofthecollector/impeller.

. Disengagepowertothecollector/impellerwhensnowthroweristransported

or notin use.

Thrown Objects

Children

DANGER

Tragicaccidentscanoccurif theoperatoris notalertto the

presenceofchildren,Childrenareoftenattractedto theunit

andtheoperatingactivity.Neverassumethatchildrenwill

remainwhereyoulastsawthem.

o Keepchildrenout oftheareaduringoperation.Childrenareoftenattractedto

theequipment.Bemindfulof all personspresent.

. Bealertandturnunit offif childrenenterthearea.
. Neverallowchildrento operatetheunit.
. Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,or other

objectsthatmayobscurevision.Childrenmaybepresent.

Engine Safety

DANGER

_ and maintenanceoftheengine.Failureto observethesafety

I Safeoperationof thesnowthrowerrequiresthepropercare

instructionsin this manualwill result in deathor serious
injury.

. Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbeforestartingtheengine.
. Lettheengineadjustto outdoortemperaturesbeforestartingtoclearsnow.

. Useagroundedthree-wireplug-inforall snowthrowersequippedwith

electricdrivemotorsor electricstartingmotors.

DANGER

Objectscanbepickedupbyaugerandthrownfromchute.
Neverdischargesnowtowardbystandersorallowanyonein

frontofthesnowthrower.Failuretoobservethesesafety

instructionswillresultindeathorseriousinjury.

o Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldswhileduringoperation,andwhile

performinganadjustmentor repair.

o Alwaysbeawareof thedirectionthesnowisbeingthrown.Nearby

pedestrians,pets,or propertymaybeharmedby objectsbeingthrown.

o Beawareofyourenvironmentwhileoperatingthesnowthrower.Running

overitemssuchas,gravel,doormats,newspapers,toys,androckshidden
undersnow,canall bethrownfromthechuteorjam intheauger.

o Useextremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossinggraveldrives,walks,or

roads.

o Adjustthecollectorhousingheighttocleargravelorcrushedrocksurface.
o Neveroperatethesnowthrowernearglassenclosures,automobiles,window

wells,drop-otis,andthelikewithoutproperadjustmentof thedischarge
chuteangle.

o Familiarizeyourselfwiththeareainwhichyouplanto operatethesnow

thrower.Markoffboundariesofwalkwaysanddriveways.

DANGER

Enginesgiveoffcarbonmonoxide,anodorless,colorless,
poisongas.

Breathingcarbonmonoxidecancausenausea,hinting,
or death.

* Startandrunengineoutdoors.

Donotruntheenginein anenclosedarea,evenif doorsorwindowsare
open.

OPERATORSAFETY

Engine Safety (Continued)

WARNING

j Startingenginecreatessparking.
j Sparkingcanignitenearbyflammablegases.

Explosionandfirecouldresult.

* Ifthereisnaturalor LPgasleakagein area,donotstartengine.
,, Donotusepressurizedstartingfluidsbecausevaporsareflammable.

WARNING

,_l_((l(I}(_(ll,, Runningthe engineproducesheat.Enginepan, especially

i muffler,becomeextremelyhot.

Failureto observethesesafetyinstructionscouldresultin

i severethermalburnsoncontact.

* Nevertouchahotengineormuffler.Allow muffler,enginecylinder,andfins

to coolbeforetouching.

,, Removedebrisfrommufflerareaandcylinderarea.
,, Installandmaintaininworkingorderasparkarresterbeforeusingequipment

onforest-covered,grass-covered,orbrush-coveredunimprovedland.

,, U.S.A.Models:It isa violationof CaliforniaPublicResourceCode

Section4442to useor operatetheengineonor nearanyforest-covered,
brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandunlesstheexhaustsystemis equipped

with asparkarrestermeetinganyapplicablelocalor statelaws.Otherstates

orfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.

Maintenanceand Storage

Thissnowthrowermustbeproperlymaintainedto ensuresafe
operationand performance.Failure to observethe safety

instructionsin this manualcould resultin deathor serious
injury.

* Whenperforminganymaintenanceor repairsonthesnowthrower,shutOFF

theengine,disconnectsparkplugwire,andkeepthewireawayfromthe
plugtopreventsomeonefromaccidentlystartingtheengine.

,, Checkshearboltsandotherhardwareatfrequentintervalsfor proper

tightnessto besurethesnowthrowerisin safeworkingcondition.

,, Keepnutsandboltstight andkeepsnowthrowerin goodcondition.
,, Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregularlyand

makenecessaryrepairsiftheyarenotfunctioningproperly.

,, Componentsaresubjectto wear,damage,anddeterioration.Frequently

checkcomponentsandreplacewith recommendedparts,whennecessary.

,, Checkcontroloperationfrequently.Adjustandserviceasrequired.
,, Useonlyfactoryauthorizedreplacementpartswhenmakingrepairs.

,, Alwayscomplywithfactoryspecificationsonall settingsandadjustments.
,, Onlyauthorizedservicelocationsshouldbeutilizedfor majorserviceand

repairrequirements.

,, Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedby thefactory(suchas

wheelweights,counterweights,or cabs).

,, Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhiletheengineis running(except

whenspecificallyrecommendedbythefactory).

WARNING

OPERATORSAFETY

Lookfor this symboJto indicateimportantsafety
precautions.This symbolindicates:"Attention!

Become Alert! YourSafety isAt Risk."

Before operating yoursnow thrower, readthe safetydecals
as shownonyoursnowthrower.Thecautionsand warnings
are for yoursafety. Toavoid a personalinjuryor damageto

yoursnow thrower, understandand follow all the safety decals.

PartNo. 1738349

Shift Decal

Part No.1737870

TractionControlDecal

WARNING:Ifanysafetydecalsbecomewornordamagedand J
cannotberead,orderreplacementdecalsfromyourlocaldealer.

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Part No.1737869
AugerControlDecal

EngineDecals

Part No.278297

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Part No.277953

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AugerDangerDecal

Part No. 1737875

Main DashDecal

Amputation hazard

Contact with m_ving pa_ts taside "_
chute wig cause serious tntury.

Shut off engine heto_e uncloggtag
discharge chute.

• Use clean-out tool not hands!

Risque d'amputation

Tout contact avec des pi_ces en mouvement _ r tat_deut
de la geulotta provoquera de graves b_esse_es.

• Arr_tar le _qotaur avant de d_gager Ja goulefle

d'djecttan.

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Part No. 1737865

ChuteDanger Decal

SafetyDecals

Figure

FEATURESANDCONTROLS

NOTICE:ReadthisOPERATOR'SMANUALand OPERATORSAFETYbefore operatingyoursnowthrower. Comparethe illustrationswithyour
SNOWTHROWERto familiarize yourselfwiththe locationofvariouscontrolsand adjustments.Savethismanualfor future reference.

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ENGINEANDSNOWTHROWERCONTROLS

ENGINECONTROLS

A. Choke Control Knob-- Usedto startacoldengine(seeFigure2).
B. ElectricStart Button-- Usedtostarttheengineusingtheelectric

starter.

C. Primer Button-- Usedto injectfueldirectlyintothecarburetor

manifoldto ensurefaststartsin coolweather.

D. Safety Key-- Mustbeinsertedtostartengine.Pullouttostop.Do

notturnsafetykey.

E. Starter CordHandle-- Usedtostarttheenginemanually.
F. ON/OFFSwitch-- Usedtostartandstoptheengine.

G. FuelTankand Cap-- Fillthefueltanktoapproximately1-1/2in.

(38mm)belowthetopofthenecktoallowforfuelexpansion.

H. 0il Fill Cap (Extended Dipstick)

SNOWTHROWERCONTROLS
A. SpeedSelect Lever-- Allowstheoperatortouseoneofsix(6)

forwardandtwo(2)reversespeeds(seeFigure3).Toshift,move
speedselectlevertodesiredposition.

NOTICE:Donot move speedselect lever while Traction
Control is engaged. This may resultin severe damage

tothe drivesystem.

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SnowThrowerControls

B. Auger Control Lever-- Usedtoengageanddisengagethe

augerandimpeller.Toengagepushdown,to disengagerelease.

C. Chute RotationSwitch-- Usedtorotatethedischargechute

totheleftor right.

D. Chute DeflectorSwitch-- Usedto controltheangleofthechute

deflector(upor down).

E. Free-HandTM Control -- Afterengagingthetractioncontrol(left

hand)andaugercontrol(righthand),allowstheoperatorto
releasetheaugercontrolleverto usetheothercontrols.

Figure3

F. TractionControlLever-- Usedtopropelsnowthrowerfor-

wardorreverse.Pushdowntoengage,releaseto disengage.

G. Clean-Out Tool -- Usedto removesnowanddebrisfromthedis-

chargechuteandthe augerhousing.

H Skid Shoe-- Usedto adjustthegroundclearanceof theauger

housing.

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OPERATION

BEFOREOPERATINGSNOWTHROWER

Checkthefasteners.Makesureallfastenersaretight.
Onelectricstartmodels,theunit wasshippedwith the startercord

pluggedintotheengine.Beforeoperating,unplugthestartercordfromthe
engine.

WARNING:The operation of any snow throwercan resultin foreign objects beingthrownintotheeyes, whichcanresultin

severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before beginning snow throweroperation. We recommend
standard safety glasses or Wide Vision Safety Maskover spectacles.

OPERATETHE SNOW THROWER

dl_ CAUTION:Operation with a Snow Cab. Wind may blow

exhaust gasses backtowardsthe operator, ifyou notice
thesmell of exhaust, changedirection of operation.

NOTICE:Donot throwsnowtoward a buiJding as hiddenobjects
couldbe thrownwith sufficientforce to causedamage.

1. Starttheengine.See"ToStartEngine"inthis section. 5.

2. Pressthechuterotationswitch(A,Figure4)totheUP/DOWNposition
to rotatethedischargechuteleftorright.See"DischargeChuteand

Deflector"in thissection. 6.

3. Pushthechutedeflectorswitch(B)totheUP/DOWNpositionto

controltheangleof thechutedeflector.See"DischargeChuteand
Deflector"in thissection.

NOTE: This snow thrower was shipped WITH OiL in the
engine. See "Before Starting Engine" instructionsin the
OPERATIONsectionof this manuaJbefore startingengine.

CAUTION:Before operating, makesurethe area in
front of the snow throweris cJearof bystandersor

obstacJes.

4. Fullypressandholdtheaugercontrollever(C)toengageauger
rotation.Releasingtheaugercontrolleverwill disengagetheauger-

unlessthe Free-HandTM controlhasbeenactivated.
FullypressandholdthetractionandFree-HandTM controllever(D)to

engagethetractiondriveandbeginmovingthesnowthrower.Todis-
engagethetractiondrive,completelyreleasethelever.

WhenBOTHleversaredepressed,theFree-HandTM controlisacti-
vated.Thisallowsaugercontrollevertobereleased- YETAUGER

ROTATIONWILLCONTINUE- untiltheFree-HandTM controlisre-

leased.

Free-HandTM Control

Control Levers Figure4

NOTE:Always reJeasethetractioncontrollever before moving
thespeed select lever.

7. Usethespeedselectlever(E)toselecttheforwarddrivespeed.Setthe
speedselectleverto oneofthefollowingpositionsasdeterminedby

snowconditions:

1-2 Wet,Heavy,Slushy,ExtraDeep

3 Moderate
4-5 VeryLight
6 Transport

NOTE: Whenclearingwet, heavy,snow,it is recommended

thattheground speedof the unit bereduced,maintained fnlJ
throttleand donotattempt toclear thefuji widthof the unit.

8. Tostopmovingforward,releasethetractioncontrollever(D).

9. Tomovethesnowthrowerbackwards,movethespeedselectleverinto
eitherfirstorsecondreversepositionandengagethetractioncontrol

lever.

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OPERATION

STOPTHESHOWTHROWER

1. Releasetheaugercontrollever(C,Figure4).

2. Releasethetractioncontrollever(D).

3. PushtheON/OFFswitch(A, Figure12)totheOFFpositionandpull
outthesafetykey(B).

WARNING:Never run engine indoorsor in anenclosed,
poorventilatedarea. EngineexhaustcontainsCARBON

MONOXIDE,an ODORLESSand DEADLYGAS.

,, Keephands,feet, hair, and loose clothingaway

from any moving parts on engineand snow

thrower.

,, Temperatureof muffler and nearbyareas can

exceed150°F (66°C). Avoidthese areas.

,, DO NOTallow childrenor youngteenagers to

operate or be near snowthrower while it is
operating.

WHEELLOCKOUTKNOB

Eachwheelissecuredtotheaxlewitha lockoutpin.Theunitwasshipped
withthelockoutpin inthelockedposition.Foreaseofmaneuverability,
disconnectthelockoutpinasfollows.

1.Pulltheknob(A,Figure5)outtodisengagethelockoutpin.

WARNING:Read Operator's Manual before operating

machine.This machine can bedangerousif used

carelessly.

,, Never operatethe snowthrower without all guards,

covers, shields in place.

,, Never directdischargetowards windows or allow

bystandersnear machine while engine is
running.

,, Stopthe engine whenever leaving the operating

position.

• Disconnectspark plugbeforeunclogging the
impeller housingor the dischargechuteand
beforemaking repairsor adjustments.

,, Whenleaving the machine, remove thesafetykey.

Toreducetheriskof fire, keepthe machine clean

and free from spilledgas, oil, and debris.

2. Tolock in thedisengagedposition, turn the knob1/4 turn
(90degrees).

DISCHARGECHUTEANDDEFLECTOR

Discharge Chute Rotation (Left/Right)

1. PressthechuterotationswitchtotheUPpositionandholdtorotate
thechutetotheleft(A,Figure6).

2. Afterthedesiredpositionisobtained,releasetheswitchtotheCEN-
TERpositiontoturnoff.

3. PresstheswitchtotheDOWNpositionandholdto rotateclockwise.

ChuteDeflector(Up/Down)

1. Pressthechutedeflectorswitchto theUPpositionandholdto pro-
videa higherstreamandgreaterdistance(B,Figure6).

2. Afterthedesiredpositionisobtained,releasetheswitchtotheCEN-
TERpositiontoturnoff.

3. PresstheswitchtotheDOWNpositionandholdto providea lower

streamandlessdistance.

WheelLockout Knob

Figure5

DischargeChuteand Deflector Figure6

13

OPERATION

CHECKTHE OiL (BEFORE STARTINGENGINE)

NOTE:Theenginewas shipped from thefactory filled with oil.
Checkthe level of the oil. Add oil as needed.

1.Makesuretheunit is level.Useahighqualitydetergentoil classified
"ForServiceSG,SH,SJ, SL,orhigher".

2. Removetheoilfillcap/dipstick(A,Figure7)andwipewithacleancloth.

3. Inserttheoilfillcap/dipstickandturnclockwisetotighten.

4. Removetheoilfillcap/dipstickandchecktheoil.

NOTE:Donot checkthe level of the oil while the engine runs.

5. If necessary,addoil untiltheoil reachestheFULLmarkontheoil fill
cap/dipstick.Donotaddtoomuchoil.

6. Tightentheoilfillcap/dipsticksecurelyeachtimeyouchecktheoil
level.

NOTE:Synthetic 5W30 motor oil is acceptable for all tempera-
tures. DONOTmix oil with gasoline. See Chartfor oil recom-

mendations.

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68 0

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°C

5o

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14

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°22

Below40°F(4°C)theuseofSAE30will resultin hardstarling.

** Above80°F (27°C)theuseof 10W-30maycauseincreasedoil consumption.Check

oil levelmorefrequently.

FULL

FiLL THE FUEL TANK

Thisengineis certifiedto operateongasoline.ExhaustEmissionControl
System:EM(EngineModifications).

Fillthefueltankwithfresh,clean,unleadedregular,unleadedpremium,orre-
formulatedautomotivegasolinewitha minimumof 85octanealongwitha
fuelstabilizer(followinstructionsonfuelstabilizerpackage).DONOTuse
leadedgasoline.Werecommendthatfuelstabilizerbeaddedtothefuel
eachtimethatgasolineisaddedtothefueltank.

NOTE:Winter grade gasoline has highervolatilityto improve
starting.Becertaincontaineris clean and free from rustor

other foreign particles. Never use gasoline that may bestale
from longperiodsof storagein the container.

_IL AUTION:DO NOTuse gasoline containingany

amountof alcohol as it cancauseseriousdamageto

the engineor significantlyreducethe performance.

Checkingthe Oil Figure7

,il_ WARNING:Gasolineis flammable.Always use

cautionwhenhandlingor storinggasoline. Turn
engineoff and letenginecoolat leasttwo minutesbefore
removingthe gascap. Donotadd gasolineto the fuel tank
whilesnow thrower is running,hot, orwhensnowthrower
isin an enclosedarea. Keepawayfrom open flame,

electricalsparks and DONOTSMOKEwhile filling the fuel
tank. Neverfill the fuel tank completely;but fill the fuel

tanktowithin1-1/2 inches(3.8 ram) fromthe top to
providespace for the expansionof the fuel. Alwaysfiii fuel
tankoutdoorsand use a funnelorspoutto preventspilling.
Makesureto wipe upany spilledfuel beforestartingthe

engine.

Storegasoline in a clean,approvedcontainer,and keep
thecapin placeonthe container.Keepgasoline in a cool

weftventilatedplace;neverinthe house.Never buymore
thana 30 daysupply of gasoline to assurevolatility.

Gasolineis intendedto be usedas a fuel for internal
combustionengines;therefore, do notusegasoline for any

other purpose.Since manychildrenlike the smell of
gasoline, keep it out of their reachbecausethe fumes are

dangeroustoinhale,as well asbeingexplosive.

14

OPERATION

START THE ENGINE

BesurethatengineoilisatFULLmarkontheoilfill cap/dipstick.Thesnow
throwerengineisequippedwithanA.C.electricstarterandrecoilstarter.Before

startingtheengine,becertainthatyouhavereadthefollowinginformation.
Ifenginefloods,setthechoketotheOPEN/RUNpositionandcrankuntiltheen-

ginestarts.

,A_WARNING: Theelectricstarteris equippedwitha

three-wire powercordand plugdesignedto operateonAC

householdcurrent.Thepowercordmustbeproperly
groundedat all timesto avoidthe possibilityofelectricshock
whichcancauseinjurytothe operator.Followall instructions
carefullyassetforth:

Makesureyourhousehasa three=wiregroundedsystem.

Ifyouarenotsure,aska licensedelectrician.Ifyourhousedoes
nothaveathree-wire groundedsystem,do notusethiselectric
starterunderanycondition.

Ifyourhousehas athree-wire groundedsystembuta three-hole

receptacleisnotavailableto connectthe electricstarter,havea
three-holereceptacleinstalledbya licensedelectrician.

,_ WARNING:Toconnectpowercord, always connectthe

powercordfirst to the switch box located on the

engine and then plugthe otherend intoa three-hole
grounded receptacle.

,_ WARNING:Todisconnectthe power cord, always

unplugthe end connectedto the three-hole grounded
receptaclefirst.

Start the engineas follows:

1.Checktheoillevel.Seethe"Check/AddOil"sectionintheENGINE
MANUAL.

2. Makesureequipmentdrivecontrolsaredisengaged.

3. PushtheON/OFFswitch(A,Figure8)totheONposition.

4. Insertthesafetykey(A,Figure9) intothesafetykeyslotandpush
fullyin totheRUNposition.

5. Turnthechokeknob(B)fully clockwiseif engineiscold.

NOTE:Donot use the choke to starta warm engine.

6. Pushtheprimerbutton(C)twotimes.

NOTE:Donot usethe primerto start a warm engine.
NOTE:Ensurethat electric extension cordis removedfrom the

power receptacle.

InsertingSafetyKey Figure9

7.BewindStart:Firmlyholdthestartercordhandle(A,Figure10).Pull
thestartercordhandleslowlyuntilresistanceisfelt,thenpullrapidly.

,ll_ WARNING:Rapid retractionof the starter cord(kickback)

will pull your hand and armtoward the engine faster

than youcan let go. Brokenbones,fractures, bruises,
or sprainscouldresult. Whenstarting engine, pull the

starter cordslowly until resistanceisfelt and then pull

rapidlyto avoid kickback.

NOTE:If the engine does notstart after three attempts, see the
Engine Manual Troubleshootingsection.

8. ElectricStart: Firstconnecttheextensioncordtothepowercord
receptacleandthenintoawallreceptacle.Ifadditionalextensioncordis
required,makesureitis three-wire.

StartingtheEngine Figure8

_l_ WARNING:if the extension cordisdamaged, it must

bereplaced bythe manufacturer(or itsservice agent)

or a similarly qualified personto avoid a hazard.

15

OPERATION

9. Electric Start:Depressthestarterpushbutton(A,Figure11).Afteryou
starttheengine,firstdisconnecttheextensioncordfromthewallreceptacle
andthenfromthepowercordreceptacle(B).

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StartingwithElectricStart Figure11

StartingwithCordHandle Figure10

STOPTHEENGINE

Beforestoppingtheenginefor afewminutestohelpdryoffanymoisture
on theengine.

_ ARNING:Gasolineand vaporsare extremely

flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can

causesevere burnsor death. DO NOTchokethe
carburetorto stopthe engine.

1.PushtheON/OFFswitch(A,Figure12)totheOFFposition.

2. Removethesafetykey(B).Keepthesafetykeyoutofthereachof
children.

IMPORTANT:Toextend the life of the starter, use short
startingcycles(five secondsmaximum). Wait one minute
between startingcycles.

NOTE:If the engine does notstartafter three attempts, see the
Engine Manual Troubleshootingsection.

NOTE:Donot lose the safety key. Keepthe safety key in a safe
place. The enginewill notstartwithoutthe safety/ignitionkey.

StoppingtheEngine Figure12

16

OPERATION

CLEARA CLOGGEDDISCHARGECHUTE

_k ANGER:Handcontactwith the rotating impeJlerinside

the dischargechuteis the most commoncause of injury
associated with snowthrowers. Never dear or unclog

dischargechute with your hands, or while engine is
running.Fingerscan quickly becomecaught and

traumatic amputation or severe lacerationcan result.

_' SHUTOFFTHEENGINE!
,, Wait10secondsto besurethattheimpellerbladeshavestopped

rotating.

,' Alwaysusea clean-outtool,notyourhands.

A clean-outtool(A,Figure13)isattachedtoeitherthehandleorthetopofthe
augerhousing.Usetheclean-outtooltoremovesnowfromtheaugerhousing.

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OPERATINGTiPS

1.Mostefficientsnowthrowingisaccomplishedwhensnowisremoved
immediatelyafteritfalls.

2. Forcompletesnowremoval,slightlyoverlapeachswathpreviouslytaken.

3. Snowshouldbedischargeddownwindwheneverpossible.

4. Fornormalusage,settheskids1/8inch(3 mm)belowthe scraper
bar.Forextremelyhard-packedsnowsurfaces,theskidsmaybead-

justedupwardto ensurecleaningefficiency.

5. Ongravelorcrushedrocksurfaces,theskidsshouldbesetat1-1/4
inch(32mm)belowthescraperbar(see"AdjustSkidHeight"inthe
MAINTENANCEsectionof this manual).Rocksandgravelmustnot
bepickedupandthrownbythemachine.

6. Afterthesnowthrowingjobhasbeencompleted,allowtheengineto
idleforafewminutes,tomeltsnowandiceaccumulatedonthe

engine.

7.Cleanthesnowthrowerthoroughlyaftereachuse.

8. Removeiceandsnowaccumulationandall debrisfromtheentire
snowthrower,andflushwithwater(if possible)toremoveall saltor

otherchemicals.Wipesnowthrowerdry.

9. Beforestartingsnowthrower,alwaysinspectaugersandimpellerfor
iceaccumulationand/ordebris,whichcouldresultin snowthrower

damage.

10.Checkoil levelbeforeeverystart.Makesurethe oil isattheFULL
markontheoil fill cap/dipstick.

Clean-OutTool

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Figure13

17

MAINTENANCE

SERVICERECOMMENDATIONS

PROCEDURE 2 EACH EACH 5 10 25 EACH

Checkto MakeSure

AugerBladeStopsWithin
5 SecondsAfterRight ,/

SAFETY ControlLeveris Released

LubricateControlLevers ,/ ,/ ,/

andLinkages

CheckSnowThrowerfor
LooseHardware "/ '/

LubricateHexShaftand
Chains '/ '/

LubricateAugerShaft
Fittings ,/ ,/

SNOWTHROWER LubricateChuteRotation

GearandDeflector ,/

Mechanism

RemoveAll Snowand
SlushoffSnowThrowerto

PreventFreezingofAuger

or Controls

FIRST BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEGINNING

HOURS USE USE HOURS HOURS HOURS SEASON

v"

BEFORE

STORAGE

L_______ i i ,,,,, i

ENGINE

Oil,Check
OiI,Change ,/ ,/ ,/

¢ ¢ ¢

CheckandReplace
SparkPlug '/

NOTE:The warrantyon thissnowthrowerdoes not coveritems

thathavebeensubjectedto operator abuse or negligence.To
receivefull value from the warranty, operator mustmaintain

snowthrower as instructedinthis manual.

CheckTirePressure ,/

TheaboveService Recommendations aresuppliedto assisttheopera-
torto properlymaintainthesnowthrower.

18

LUBRICATEAUGERGEARBOX

Theaugergearboxislubricatedatthefactoryandshouldnotrequire
additionallubrication,If forsomereasonthelubricantshouldleakout,

or if theaugergearboxhasbeenserviced,addLubriplateGR132Greaseor
equivalent.Maximum3-1/4ounces,(92grams)shouldbeused.

Removefiller plug(A,Figure14),onceayear.Ifgreaseis visible,donot
add.Ifgreaseis notvisible,useapieceoffinewire,likeadipstickto check
ifthereisgreaseinthegearbox.MobiluxEP1andShellAlvaniaEP1are
suitableequivalents.

MAINTENANCE

,,¢

LubricatingControlLeverLinkage Figure15

LUBRICATEDISCHARGECHUTEANDDEFLECTOR

Lubricatethechuterotationgear(A,Figure16)anddeflectorhinge(B)with
automotivetypeoileverytwenty-five(25)operatinghours.

LubricatingAugerGearBox Figure14

LUBRICATEAUGERSHAFTFITTINGS

1.Usingahandgreasegun,lubricatetheaugershaftfittings(B,Figure

14)everyten(10)operatinghours.Eachtimea shearpinis replaced,
theaugershaft(C)MUSTbegreased.(See"AugerShearPinReplace-
ment"section.)

2. Forstorageorwhenreplacingshearpins,removeshearpinsand
lubricateaugershaftfittings(B).Rotateaugersseveraltimesonthe

shaftandreinstalltheshearpins.

LUBRICATE CONTROL LEVER LINKAGE
CheckthefunctionoftheFree-Handcontrols.Thecontrolsshouldfunction

asdescribedin theOPERATIONsection.

,_ WARNING:It iscritical for the safe operation of the

unitthat the controlsdisengagewhen released.

Lubricatethelinkageforthetraction/Free-Handcontrol(A,Figure15),
speedselectcontrol(B),andaugercontrol(C)everyten(10)operating
hours,or asnecessaryto ensuresafeoperation.

NOTICE:Underno circumstancesshould the unit be usedif the
controlsdo notfunction properly.

LubricatingDischargeChuteandDeflector Figure16

19

MAINTENANCE

ENGINEMAINTENANCE

CheckCrankcase Oil Level - Beforestartingengineandaftereach8
hoursofcontinuoususe.Addtherecommendedmotoroil asrequired.

NOTE:Over filling the engine can affect performance.Tighten
the oil fill cap securely to prevent leakage.

ChangeOil - Every50 hoursofoperationoratleastonceayear,evenif
thesnowthrowerisnotusedforfiftyhours.Useaclean,highquality

detergentoil.Fillthecrankcaseto FULLlineon dipstick(A,Figure17).Be
sureoriginalcontaineris marked:A.P.I.service"SF"orhigher.Donotuse
SAE10W40oil (asit maynotprovideproperlubrication).See Chart for

oil recommendations.
Drain Oil - Positionsnowthrowersothattheoil drainplug(A,Figure

18)is lowestpointonengine.Whentheengineiswarm,removeoil drain
plugandoil fill capanddrainoil intoasuitablecontainer.

Replaceoil drainplugandtightensecurely.Refillcrankcasewiththe rec-
ommendedmotoroil.

°C

Full

CheckingCrankcaseOil Level Figure17

-22

Below40°F(4°C)theuseofSAE30will resultin hardstarting.

** Above80°F (27°C)theuseof 10W-30maycauseincreasedoil consumption=Check

oil levelmorefrequently.

Oil DrainPlug Figure18

2O

CHANGETHESPARKPLUG
Remove the Snow Hood

1.Removethechokecontrolknob(A,Figure19).

2. Removethesafetykey(B).

3. Removethemountingscrews(A,Figure20).

4. Slowlyremovethesnowhood(B)Makesurethattheprimerbutton
hose(C)andtheignitionwire(D)arenotdisconnected.

5. Thesparkplug(E)cannowbeaccessed.

6. Toinstallthesnowhood,firstmakesurethattheprimerbuttonhose
andtheignitionwireareconnected.

7.Mountthesnowhoodtotheengineandsecurewiththemounting
screws.

8. Connectthechokecontrolknob(A,Figure21)withthechokeshaft
onthecarburetor(B).Makesurethechokecontrolknobisproperly

installed.Ifthechokecontrolknobis notinstalledcorrectly,thechoke
will notoperate.

9. Installthesafetykey(C).

MAINTENANCE

RemovingtheSnowHood Figure20

SnowThrowerEngine Figure19

ConnectingChokeControlKnob Figure21

21

MAINTENANCE

CheckandReplaceSparkPlug

Checkthesparkplugeverytwenty-five(25)hours.Replacethesparkplug
(Figure22)iftheelectrodesarepittedorburnedoriftheporcelainis

cracked.

1.Removesnowhood(see"RemovetheSnowHood"section).

2. Cleansparkplugandresetgapperiodically.

3. Cleanareaaroundsparkplugbasebeforeremoval,topreventdirt
fromenteringengine.

4. Replacesparkplugifelectrodesarepittedor burnedor if porcelainis
cracked.

5. Cleansparkplugbycarefullyscrapingelectrodes(donotsandblast
orusewirebrush).

6. Besuresparkplugis cleanandfreeofforeignmaterial.Checkelec-
trodesgapwithawirefeelergaugeandresetgapto0.030"(0.76ram)
if necessary.

7.Beforeinstallingsparkplug,coatthreadslightlywithgraphitegrease
toinsureeasyremoval.

8. Tightenplugfirmlyinto engine.Iftorquewrenchisavailable,tighten
plugto18-23ft-lbs(24.4-31.2Nm).

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ReplacingSparkPlug Figure22

,_ WARNING:Alwaysturn unitoff, remove ignitionkey,

and disconnectthe sparkplugwire beforemakingany
repairs or adjustments.

ADJUSTSKiD HEIGHT

Thissnowthrowerisequippedwithtwoheightadjustskids,securedtothe
outsideoftheaugerhousing.Theseelevatethefrontofthesnowthrower.

Whenremovingsnowfromahardsurfaceareasuchasa paveddriveway
orwalk,adjusttheskidsupto bringthefrontofthesnowthrowerdown.

Whenremovingsnowfromrockor unevenconstruction,raisethefrontof
thesnowthrowerbymovingtheskidsdown.Thiswill helpto prevent
rocksandotherdebrisfrombeingpickedupandthrownbytheaugers.

Toadjustskids,proceedasfollows:

1.Placeablock(equalto heightfromgrounddesired)underscraperbar
nearbutnotunderskid.

2. Loosenskidmountingnuts(A, Figure23)andpushtheskid down
(B)untilittouchestheground.Retightenmountingnuts.

3. Setskidonothersideatsameheight.

NOTE:Make surethatsnowthroweris set at same heighton
both sides.

WARNING:Becertainto maintainproper ground
clearance for your particulararea to be cleared.
Objects suchas gravel, rocks, or other debris, if
struckbythe impeller, may bethrown withsufficient

force to cause personalinjury, propertydamage,or
damageto the snowthrower.

AdjustingSkidHeight Figure23

22

BELTADJUSTMENT
TractionDriveBelt

Thetractiondrivebelthasconstantspringpressureanddoesnotrequire
anadjustment.Ifthetractiondrivebeltisslipping,replacethebelt.Seeau-

thorizeddealer.

AugerDriveBelt

Ifyoursnowthrowerwillnotdischargesnow,checkthecontrolcableadjust-
ment.Ifitiscorrect,thenchecktheconditionoftheaugerdrivebelt.Ifitis
damagedor loose,replaceit(seeauthorizeddealer).

1.Disconnectsparkplugwire.

2. Removescrew(A,Figure24)frombeltcover(B).Removebeltcover.

3. Loosennutonidlerdrivepulley(A,Figure25)andmoveidlerdrive
pulleytowardsbeltabout1/8inch(3 mm).

_ ARNING:Donot over-tighten, as this may lift the

lever and causethe auger driveto be engagedwithout
depressingthe auger control.

4. Tightennut.

5. Withtheaidofanassistant,engagetheaugerdriveclutch.Checkten-
sionon beltwhichisoppositeidlerpulley(B,Figure25).Beltshould

deflectabout1/2inch(12.5mm)withmoderatepressure.Youmay
havetomoveidlerpulleymorethanoncetoobtainthecorrectten-

sion.

6. Releasetheaugerdrivecontrollever.Theauger muststopwithin

5 seconds.

7.Ifaugerdoesnotoperateproperly,stopengineandrecheckdrive
linkageadjustments.

8. Reinstallbeltcover(B,Figure24).Tightenscrew(A).

9. Wheneverbeltsareadjustedor replaced,thecableswill needtobe
adjusted(see"CheckandAdjusttheCables"section).

10.Attachthesparkplugwire.

MAINTENANCE

AdjustingAugerDriveBelt Figure24

BELT GUIDE ADJUSTMENT

1.Removesparkplugwire.

2. Havesomeoneengagetheaugerdrive.Thiswillengageaugeridler
pulley(A,Figure26).

3. Measurethedistancebetweenthe beltguide(B)andbelt(C).The
distanceshouldbeabout1/8inch(3 ram).

4. Ifadjustmentisnecessary,loosenbeltguidemountingbolt.Move
beltguidetothecorrectposition.Tightenmountingbolt.

5. Installbeltcover.

6. Connectsparkplugwire.

CheckingTensiononAugerDriveBelt Figure25

1/8"(3mm)

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AdjustingBeltDrive Figure26

23

MAINTENANCE

SPEEDCONTROLRODADJUSTMENT

Ifthespeedcontrolrod(A,Figure27)requiresadjustment,seeanauthor-
izeddealerforassistance.

CHECKANDADJUSTTHECABLES

Thecablesareadjustedatthefactoryandnoadjustmentshouldbeneces-
sary.Ifthecableshavebecomestretchedoraresaggingadjustmentwillbe
necessary.

Wheneverbeltsareadjustedorreplaced,thecableswill needtobead-
justed.

AUGER CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT

,_ WARNING:Do not over-tighten,as this may lift the

lever and causethe auger driveto be engagedwith-
out depressingtheauger drivecontrol.

1.Withtheaugerdrivecontrolleverreleased,thehook(A,Figure28)
shouldbarelytouchthelever(B)withoutraisingit.Therecanbea
maximumof 1/32"(0.8mm)clearance.

2. Toadjust,loosenthenut(C)by holdingtheadjustingflats(D)and
turningthenut.Then,turntheadjustingflatsandholdthe adjust-
mentscrew(E).Theadjustmentscrewis a phillipsscrewandthe

headcanbeheldorturnedbyinsertingascrewdriverthroughthe
spring(F).

3. Holdtheadjustingflatsandtightenthenut.

4. Starttheengineandchecktheauger.Theaugermustnotbeengaged
unlesstheaugerdrivecontrolleverisdepressed.

5. Withtheenginerunning,fully depresstheaugerdrivecontrollever.
Theaugershouldengageandrunnormally.

6. Releasetheaugerdrivecontrollever.Theaugermuststopwithin5
seconds.

7.Iftheaugerdoesnotoperateproperly,stoptheengineandrecheck
theaugerdrivecableadjustment.

8. Ifthedrivelinkageis properlyadjusted,thetensionof theaugerdrive
beltmayrequireanadjustment(see"BeltAdjustment"section).

AdjustingSpeedControlRod

AdjustingAugerControlCable

Figure27

Figure28

24

TRACTIONCONTROLCABLEADJUSTMENT

1.Removethegasfromthegastank.Standthesnowthrowerupon the
frontendoftheaugerhousing.

or flame.

[_ ARNING:Drainthe gasoline outdoors, away from fire

2. Loosenthebolts(A,Figure29)on eachsideofthebottompanel(B).

3. Removethebottompanel.

4. Slidethecableboot(A,Figure30)offthecableadjustmentbracket

(B) I

5. Pushthebottomofthetractiondrivecable(C)throughthecable
adjustmentbracketuntilthe "Z"hook(D)canberemoved.

6. Removethe"Z"hookfromthecableadjustmentbracket.Movethe"Z"
hookdownto thenextadjustmenthole.

7.Pullthetractiondrivecableupthroughthecableadjustmentbracket.

81Putthecablebootoverthecableadjustmentbracketi

9. Tochecktheadjustment,depressthedriveleverandcheckthelength
ofthedrivespring(A,Figure31).Incorrectadjustment,thelength
ofthedrivespringis aminimum3 inches(76mm)anda maximum
3-3/8inches(85mm).

10.Installthebottompanel(B,Figure29)1

11.Tightenthebolts(A)oneachsideofthebottompanel.

TractionDriveCable

MAINTENANCE

Figure30

AdjustingTractionDriveCable Figure29

CheckingAdjustmentofTractionDriveCable Figure31

25

MAINTENANCE

CHUTEROTATIONMOTORADJUSTMENT

Iftheelectricchuterotatordoesnotfunctionproperly,checktheelectrical
connectionsandthenperformtheprocedurebelow.

1. Removetherotatormotorcover.

2. Lubricatethechuteringgear.

3. Loosenthescrews(A,Figure32)securingtherotatormotorandad-
justsothatthemotorgearandchuteringgearmesh.Tightenthe

capscrews.

4. Reinstallthechuterotationcover.

AUGERSHEARPiNREPLACEMENT

Theaugersaresecuredtotheaugershaftwithspecialshearpinsthatare
designedto breakif anobjectbecomeslodgedintheaugerhousing.Use
of a hardergradeshearpinwill reducetheprotectionprovidedbythe
shearpin.

AdjustingChuteRotationMotor Figure32

,_WARNING: Donot go nearthe dischargechuteor auger

when the engine is running.Do notrunthe engine if
any coveror guardisremoved.

Undermostcircumstances,if theaugerstrikesanobjectwhichcould
causedamagetotheunit,theshearpinwill break.Thisprotectsthegear

boxandotherpartsfromdamage.
Theshearpins(AandB,Figure33)arelocatedontheaugershaft.Replace

abrokenshearpinasfollows.

1.Tapoutthebrokenshearpinwitha pinpunch.

2. Installanewshearpinandcotterpin.Bendtheendsofthecotterpin
down.

iMPORTANT:Do not replaceshearpinswithanything other
thanthe correctgradereplacement shearpin. Useof bolts,
screws,or hardergradeshearpins can result in equipment

damage.

ReplacingBrokenShearPin Figure33

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CHECKTHETIRES

Checktiresfor damage.Checktheair pressureinthetireswithan
accurategauge(seeFigure34).

_ AUTION:Avoidinjury! ExpJosiveseparationof tire

and rim parts is possible when theyare serviced

incorrectly.

= Donotattempt to mounta tire without theproper

equipment and experience to perform thejob.

= Donot inflatethetires above the recommendedpressure.
= Donotweld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. Heatcan

causean increase in air pressure resultingin an

explosion. Welding can structurallyweaken or deform the
wheel.

• Do not standin front or overthe tire assembly when
inflating. Useappropriate toolthat allows youto standto

one side.

NOTICE:Checkside of tirefor maximum tire pressure. DO
NOTexceed maximum.

MAINTENANCE

CheckingTire Air Pressure Figure34

27

STORAGE

OFFSEASONSTORAGE

WARNING:Never storethe engine, withfuel in the tank,

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indoorsor in a poorventilated enclosurewhere fuel

fumes couldreachan openflame, sparkor pilot light
as on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer,etc.

Handle gasoline carefully. It is highlyflammable and

carelessuse could resultin seriousfire damage toyour
personand/orproperty.

Drain fuel into approvedcontainersoutdoors, away from

open flame.

If thesnowthrowerwill bestoredforthirty(30)daysormoreattheendof
thesnowseason,thefollowingstepsarerecommendedto prepareyour
snowthrowerfor storage.

NOTE:Gasoline must be removedor treated to prevent gum

depositsfrom forming inthe tank, filter, hose,and carburetor
duringstorage.

1.Removegasoline,byrunningengineuntiltankisemptyandengine
stops.Ifyoudonotwantto removethegasoline,addfuelstabilizer
toanygasolineleftinthetankto minimizegumdepositsandacids.

Ifthetankisalmostempty,mixstabilizerwithfreshgasolinein a
separatecontainerandaddsomeofthemixturetothetank.ALWAYS
FOLLOWINSTRUCTIONSONSTABILIZERCONTAINER.THENRUN

ENGINEATLEAST10MINUTESAFTERSTABILIZERISADDEDTO
ALLOWMIXTURETOREACHCARBURETOR.STORESNOW
THROWERINSAFEPLACE.

2. Youcanhelpkeepyourengine(4-cyclesonly)in goodoperating
conditionby changingoil beforestorage.

3. Lubricatethepiston/cylinderarea.Thiscanbedonebyfirst removing
thesparkplugandsquirtingcleanengineoilintothesparkplughole.
Thencoverthesparkplugholewitharagto absorboil spray.Next,
rotatetheengineby pullingthestartertwoorthreetimes.Finally,
reinstallsparkplugandattachsparkplugwire.

4. Thoroughlycleanthesnowthrower.

5. Lubricateall lubricationpoints(see"Lubrication"topicsinthe
MAINTENANCEsection).

6. Makesureall nuts,bolts,andscrewsaresecurelyfastened.Inspect
allvisiblemovingpartsfordamage,breakage,andwear.Replaceif

necessary.

7.Touchupall rustedorchippedpaintsurfaces;sandlightlybefore
painting.

8. Coverthebaremetalpartsofthesnowthrowerhousingauger,and
theimpellerwithrustpreventative.

9. If possible,storeyoursnowthrowerindoorsandcoverittogive
protectionfromdustanddirt.

10.Onmodelswithfolding handles,loosentheknobsthatsecurethe
upperhandle.Rotatetheupperhandleback.

11.Ifthemachinemustbestoredoutdoors,blockupthesnowthrower
andensuretheentiremachineisofftheground.Coverthesnow
throwerwithaheavytarpaulin.

LUBRICATEHEXSHAFTANDCHAINS

CAUTION:Do not allow grease or oil tocontactthe

,&

rubberfrictionwheel or thediscdrive plate, if the
discdriveplate orfrictionwheel comein contactwith
greaseor oil damageto rubberfrictionwheel will

result.

NOTICE:If greaseor oil comesinto contactwith thediscdrive
plate or frictionwheel, makesureto clean plateand wheel
thoroughlywith an alcohol basesolvent.

1.Positionspeedselectlever(E,Figure4) infirstforwardgear.

2. Drainfueltoanapprovedcontainer.

3. Standthesnowthrowerupontheaugerhousingend.
NOTE:When the crankcaseis filled with oil, do not leave

thesnowthrowerstandingup on theauger housingfor an
extended period of time.

4. Removethebottompanel.

5.Lubricatethechains(A,Figure35)witha chaintypelubricant.

6. Wipethehexshaft(B)andsprockets(C)with5W30motoroil, before
storageandatthebeginningofeachseason.

7.Installthebottompanel.

LubricatingHexShaftandChains Figure35

REMOVEFROMSTORAGE

1.Puttheupperhandleintheoperatingposition,tightentheknobsthat
securetheupperhandle.

2. Fillthefueltankwithafreshfuel.

3. Checkthesparkplug.Makesurethegapis correct.Ifthesparkplug
iswornordamaged,replacebeforeusing.

4. Makesureall fastenersaretight.

5. Makesureall guards,shields,andcoversarein place.

6. Makesureall adjustmentsarecorrect.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM LOOKFOR REMEDY

Free-HandTM controlisACTIVE. ReleasebothaugercontrolandFree-HandTM controlto stopauger.

lAuger doesnot stopwithin

5 secondsafter right
controllever is released. Augerdrivebeltoutof Adjustaugerbelt.

adjustment.
Augerbeltguideoutof Adjustaugerbeltguide.

adjustment.

Discharge chuteor Electricalfailure. Seeauthorizeddealer.

deflectordoes notwork

(electric).
Discharge chute or Dischargechuteor deflectorout Adjustand/orlubricatecontrollinkage.

ideflectordoes notwork ofadjustmentor needs
i (remote-manual). lubrication.

Drivefails to move snow Tractioncontroloutof Readjustdrive,orselectspeedleversettingonespeedfaster.

throwerat slowspeeds, adjustment.

Keyisoff. Pushkeyinto theONposition.
Failuretoprimea coldengine. Pressprimerbuttontwiceandrestart.

Fuelshut-offvalveis in CLOSEDTurnvalveto OPENposition.

Enginefails to start, position.

Outoffuel. Fillfueltank.
ChokeOFF- coldengine. TurnchokeON,setthrottleto FAST.

Engineflooded. TurnchoketoOFF;try starting.
Nospark. Checkgap.Gapsparkplug,cleanelectrode,or replaceplugasnecesary.

Waterin fuel,oroldfuel. Draintank.(Disposeoffuelatanauthorizedhazardouswastefacility.)Fillwith

freshfuel.

Enginestartshardor runs Fuelmixturetoorich. MovechoketoOFFposition.
poorly.

Sparkplugfaulty,fouled,or Cleanandgapsparkplug,or replace.
gappedimproperly.

Fuelcapventis blocked. Clearvent.

Excessivevibration. Loosepartsordamaged Stopengineimmediately.Tightenall hardware.Ifvibrationcontinues,havethe unit

impeller, servicedbyanauthorizeddealer.

Snowthrowerdoes not Tractioncontrolout of Adjusttractioncontrollinkage.

stopwhen tractioncontrol adjustment.

lever is released.

Tirepressurenotequal. Checktirepressure.

Snowthrowerveersto Onewheelis setinfree- Makesurethelefttractionlockpinis in theINNERholes(toengagethetraction
one side. wheelingmode.(Tractionlock drive).

pinis in theOUTERhole.)

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TROLIBLESHOOT/NG

PROBLEM LOOKFOR REMEDY

Scraper bar doesnot clean Skidshoesimproperlyadjusted. Raiseor lowerskidshoes.
hard surface.

Drivebelt looseor damaged. Replacedrivebelt.Seeauthorizeddealer.

Unitfails to propel itself. Incorrectadjustmentof traction Adjusttractiondrivecable.Referto "CableAdjustment"intheMAINTENANCE

drivecable, sectionofthismanual.

Wornordamagedfrictiondisc. Replacefrictiondisc.Seeauthorizeddealer.
Augerdrivebeltlooseor Replaceoradjustaugerdrivebelt.Referto "DriveBeltAdjustment"in the

damaged. MAINTENANCEsectionofthis manual,or seeauthorizeddealer.

Unitfails to discharge Augercontrolcablenotadjusted Adjustaugercontrolcable.Referto "CableAdjustment"in theMAINTENANCE

snow. correctly, sectionofthismanual.

Brokenshearpin. Replaceshearpin.Referto "AugerShearPinReplacement"inthe MAINTENANCE

sectionofthismanual.

Dischargechuteclogged. Stopengineimmediately.Alwaysusetheclean-outtoolto cleara clogged

dischargechute,notyourhands.Cleandischargechuteandinsideofauger

housing.RefertoWARNINGSin OPERATORSAFETYsection.

Foreignobjectlodgedinauger. Stopengineimmediately.Alwaysusetheclean-outtoolto cleara cloggedchute,

notyourhands.Removeobjectfromauger.RefertoWARNINGSin OPERATOR

SAFETYsection.

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Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair and/or replace, free d charge, any part(s) of the equipment that is

defective in material or workmanship or both. Briggs & Stratton Corporation will repair and/or replace, free of charge, any

part(s) d the Briggs and Stratton engine* (if equipped) that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation
charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is
effective for the time periods and subject to the conditions stated below. For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized

Service Dealer using our dealer locator at www.BriggsandStratton.com.
There is no other express warranty. Implied warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular

purpose, are limited to one year from purchase or to the extent permitted by taw. Liability for incidental or consequential
damages are excluded to the extent exclusion is permitted by taw.

Some states or countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states or countries do

not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state
or country to country.

The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first retail consumer or commercial end user, and continues for the
period of time stated above. "Consumer use" means personal residential household use by a retail consumer. "Commercial
use" means all other uses, including use for commercial, income producing or rental purposes. Once product has experienced
commercial use, it shall thereafter be considered as commercial use for purposes of this warranty.

No warranty registration is necessary to obtain warranty on Briggs & Stratton products. Save your proof of purchase receipt. If you
do not provide proof of the initial purchase date at the time warranty service is requested, the manufacturing date of the product will
be used to determine warranty eligibility.

We welcome warranty repair and apologize to you for being inconvenienced. Warranty service is available only through servicing
dealers authorized by Briggs & Stratton or BSPPG, LLC.

Most warranty repairs are handled routinely, but sometimes requests for warranty service may not be appropriate. This warranty
only covers defects in materials or workmanship. It does not cover damage caused by improper use or abuse, improper
maintenance or repair, normal wear and tear, or stale or unapproved fuel.

Improper Use and Abuse - The proper, intended use d this product is described in the Operator's Manual. Using the product in
a way not described in the Operator's Manual or using the product after it has been damaged will void your warranty. Warranty is
not allowed if the serial number on the product has been removed or the product has been altered or modified in any way, or if the
product has evidence of abuse such as impact damage, or water/chemical corrosion damage.

Improper Maintenance or Repair - This product must be maintained according to the procedures and schedules provided in the
Operator's Manual, and serviced or repaired using genuine Briggs & Stratton parts. Damage caused by lack of maintenance or use
of non-original parts is not covered by warranty.

Normal Wear - Like all mechanical devices, your unit is subject to wear even when properly maintained. This warranty does not
cover repairs when normal use has exhausted the life of a part or the equipment. Maintenance and wear items such as filters,
belts, cutting blades, and brake pads (engine brake pads are covered) are not covered by warranty due to wear characteristics
alone, unless the cause is due to defects in material or workmanship.

Stale Fuel - In order to function correctly, this product requires fresh fuel that conforms to the criteria specified in the Operator's
Manual. Damage caused by stale fuel (carburetor leaks, clogged fuel tubes, sticking valves, etc) is not covered by warranty.

* Applies to Briggs and Stratton engines only. Warranty coverage of non-Briggs and Stratton engines is provided by the engine manufacturer.

1737660 Rev B

Effective November 2008

The California Air Resources Board, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton (B&S)
are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your Model

Year 2008 and later engine/equipment. In California, new small off-road engines
must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog

standards. B&S must warrant the emissions control system on your engine/
equipment for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse,

neglect, or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine.
Your emissions control system may include parts such as the carburetor or
fuel injection system, fuel tank, ignition system, and catalytic converter. Also

included may be hoses, belts, connectors, sensors, and other emissions-related
assemblies. Where a warrantable condition exists, B&S will repair your engine/

equipment at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts, and labor.
Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage:
Small off-road engines are warranted for two years. If any emissions-related part

on your engine/equipment is defective, the part wil! be repaired or replaced by

B&S.

Owner's Warranty Responsibilities:

*As the small engine/equipment owner, you are responsible for the performance
of the required maintenance listed in your owner's manual. B&S recommends that
you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your engine/equipment, but B&S

cannot deny warranty solely for the tack of receipts or your failure to ensure the

performance of all scheduled maintenance.

*As the engine/equipment owner, you should however be aware that B&S may
deny you warranty coverage if your engine/equipment or a part has failed due to
abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved modifications.

*You are responsible for presenting your engine/equipment to a B&S distribution
center, servicing dealer, or other equivalent entity, as applicable, as soon as a

problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount
of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding your warranty

rights and responsibilities, you should contact B&S at [phone].

The following are specific provisions relative to your Emissions Control Warranty
Coverage. It is in addition to the B&S engine warranty for non-regulated engines

found in the Operator's Manual.

1. Warranted Emissions Parts
Coverage under this warranty extends onty to the parts listed below (the

emissions control systems parts) to the extent these parts were present on
the engine purchased.

a. Fue! Metering System

b. Air Induction System

c. Ignition System

d. Catalyst System

e. Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems

2. Length of Coverage
For a period of two years from date of original purchase, B&S warrants to

the original purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is
designed, built, and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations

adopted by the Air Resources Board; that it is free from defects in material
and workmanship that could cause the failure of a warranted part; and

that it is identical in all material respects to the engine described in the
manufacturer's application for certification. The warranty period begins on the

date the engine is originally purchased.

Cold start enrichment system (soft choke)
Carburetor and internal parts

Fuel pump
Fuel line, fuel line fittings, clamps

Fuel tank, cap and tether

Carbon canister

Air cleaner

Intake manifold
Purge and vent line

Spark plug(s)

Magneto ignition system

Catalytic converter

Exhaust manifold

Air injection system or pulse valve

Vacuum, temperature, position, time sensitive valves and
switches

Connectors and assemblies

The warranty on emissions-related parts is as follows:

Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required

maintenance in the owner's manual supplied, is warranted for the

warranty period stated above. If any such part fails during the period
of warranty coverage, the part will be repaired or replaced by B&S at

no charge to the owner. Any such part repaired or replaced under the

warranty will be warranted for the remaining warranty period.
Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the

owner's manual supplied, is warranted for the warranty period stated
above. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be

warranted for the remaining warranty period.
Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required

maintenance in the owner's manual supplied, is warranted for the
period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that

part. If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part
will be repaired or replaced by B&S at no charge to the owner. Any
such part repaired or replaced under warranty wilt be warranted for the

remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point
for the part.

Add on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources

Board may not be used. The use of any non exempted add on or

modified parts by the owner will be grounds for disallowing a warranty
claim. The manufacturer will not be liable to warrant failures of

warranted parts caused by the use of a non exempted add on or

modified part.

3. Consequential Coverage
Coverage shall extend to the failure of any engine components caused by

the failure of any warranted emissions parts.

4. Claims and Coverage Exclusions
Warranty claims shall be filed according to the provisions of the B&S engine

warranty policy. Warranty coverage does not apply to failures of emissions
parts that are not original equipment B&S parts or to parts that fail due to

abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance as set forth in the B&S engine
warranty policy. B&S is not liable for warranty coverage of failures of
emissions parts caused by the use of add-on or modified parts.

Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
Emissions Standard must display information regarding the Emissions Durability

Period and the Air Index. Briggs & Stratton makes this information available to

the consumer on our emissions labels. The engine emissions label will indicate
certification information.

The Emissions Durability Period describes the number of hours of actual
running time for which the engine is certified to be emissions compliant, assuming

proper maintenance in accordance with the Operating & Maintenance Instructions.
The following categories are used:

Moderate:

Engine is certified to be emissions compliant

for 125 hours of actual engine running time.

Intermediate:
Engine is certified to be emissions compliant

for 250 hours of actual engine running time.

Extended:
Engine is certified to be emissions compliant

for 500 hours of actual engine running time.

For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is used 20 to 25 hours per year.

Therefore, the Emissions Durability Period of an engine with an intermediate

rating would equate to 10 to 12 years.
Briggs & Stratton engines are certified to meet the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (USEPA) Phase 2 emissions standards. For Phase 2 certified

engines, the Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions
Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine

has been shown to meet Federal emissions requirements.

For engines less than 225 cc displacement:

Category C = 125 hours
Category B =250 hours

Category A =500 hours

For engines of 225 cc or more displacement:

Category C = 250 hours
Category B =500 hours

Category A = 1000 hours

1737660 Rev B

ENGINE:

Brand
Model Series

GrossTorque*

Type

Displacement

Starting System

Alternator

Oil Capacity
Hydraulic Fluid

FuelTankVolume
Spark PlugGap

ResistorSpark Plug
LongLife PiatiniumSpark Plug

SPECIFICAT/ONS

IViodeiNo.
1695735

Briggs & Stratton
Snow Series

13.50 T.R@3060 rpm
4-Cycle- OHV

18.6 cu in. (305 cc)
110V Electric, Recoil

9 Amp Regulated
28 oz (0,83 liters)

Synthetic 5W30

3.0 qts (2.8 liters)

0.030 in. (0,76 mm)
481055

5066

AUGER/IMPELLER:

Clearing Width

intake Height

Auger/Impeller Diameter
Number of Impeller Blades

29 in. (73,7 cm)
21 in. (53,3 cm)

12 in. (30,5 cm)
4

CHUTE:

Chute Deflector
Chute Rotation

Electric
Electric200°

DRIVESYSTEM:

DriveType
DriveSpeeds

TireSize
Tire Inflation

*ignition System

EnginePowerRating information

*The gross power rating for individual gasengine models is labeledin accordancewith SAE(Societyof Automotive Engineers)code
J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure),and rating performancehas beenobtained and corrected in accordance with

SAEJ1995 (Revision2002-05). Torquevalues are derived at 3060 RPM;horsepower valuesare derived at 3600 RPM.Actual gross en-
gine power will be lower and is affected by,among other things, ambient operating conditions and engine-to-engine variability. Given
both the wide arrayof products on which enginesare placed and the varietyof environmental issuesapplicableto operating the equip-
ment, the gasenginewill not developthe ratedgross powerwhen used in a given piece of power equipment (actual"on-site"or net

power). This difference isdue to a variety of factors including, but not limited to,accessories (air cleaner,exhaust,charging, cooling, car-
buretor, fuel pump, etc.), application limitations, ambient operating conditions (temperature, humidity, altitude), and engine-to-engine

variability. Dueto manufacturing andcapacity limitations, Briggs & Stratton maysubstitute an engine of higher ratedpowerfor this
Seriesengine.

Friction Disc - Wheel Lockout Pin
6 ForwardSpeeds,2 Reverse

16 x 6.5 in. (41 x 16,5 cm)
Seeside of tire for maximum tire pressure.

This spark plug ignition system complies with Canadianstandard ICES-002.

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