Stanley SPT-163-560 Original Instructions Manual
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Petrol snow thrower
Petrol snow thrower
SPT-163-560
GB
Original instructions
Algupärase kasutusjuhendi tõlge
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Manufactured under license by:
MATRIX GmbH • Postauer Straße 26 • D-84109 Wörth/Isar • www.matrix-direct.net
Stanley is a registered trademark of The Stanley Works or its affiliates and is used under license.
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1. Notes on Safety and Warnings
The rating plate on your machine may
show symbols. These represent important
information about the product or instructions
on its use.
Read these instructions for use
carefully.
Wear eye protection.
Wear hearing protection.
Wear safety footwear.
Keep bystanders away.
Stop engine and remove ignition
key prior to leaving the operator’s
position.
Only use clean-out tool to clear
blockage. Never use your hands.
It is forbidden to remove or tamper
with the protection devices and
safety devices.
Do not smoke or have open flames.
Do not touch a hot muffler, gear
housing or cylinder.
Stop engine, remove key, read
manual before making any repairs
or adjustments.
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Keep hands out of the inlet and
discharge openings while machine
is running.
Stay away from rotating augers.
Never direct discharge towards
persons or property.
2. Proper Use
Your new snow thrower will more than satisfy
your expectations. It has been manufactured
under stringent quality standards to meet
superior performance criteria. You will find it
easy and safe to operate, and with proper care, it
will give you many years of dependable service.
Carefully read through this entire operator’s
manual before using your new snow thrower. Take
special care to heed the cautions and warnings.
Your snow thrower has many features that
will make your job faster and easier. Safety,
performance, and dependability have been
given to top priority in the development of this
machine, making it easy to maintain and operate.
The Engine manufacturer is responsible
for all engine-related issues with regards to
performance, power rating, specifications,
warranty and service. Please refer to the Engine
Manufacturer’s owner’s/operator’s manual,
packed separately with your unit, for more
information.
3. Technical data
Clearing Width 56 cm
Intake Height 40.0cm
Auger Dia. 24.0cm
Impeller Dia. 24,3cm
Speed 5F+2R
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4. Notes on Safety
General Safety Rules
Understand your machine
Allow operation only by properly trained adult,
never children.
Read and understand the operator’s manual
and labels affixed to the machine. Learn its
application and limitations as well as the
specific potential hazards peculiar to it.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
their proper operation. Know how to stop the
machine and disengage the controls quickly.
Make sure to read and understand all the
instructions and safety precautions as outlined
in the Engine Manufacturer’s Manual, packed
separately with your unit. Do not attempt to
operate the machine until you fully understand
how to properly operate and maintain the
Engine and how to avoid accidental injuries
and/or property damage.
Work area
Never start or run the engine inside a closed
area. The exhaust fumes are dangerous,
containing carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly gas. Operate this unit only in a well
ventilated outdoor area.
Never operate the machine without good
visibility or light.
Never operate the machine on a steep slope.
Personal safety
Do not operate the machine while under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication
that could affect your ability to use it properly.
Dress properly. Wear heavy long pants, boots
and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, short
pants, and jewelry of any kind. Secure long
hair so it is above shoulder level. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can
be caught in moving parts.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Safety equipment such as a dust
mask, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
Check your machine before starting it. Keep
guards in place and in working order. Make
sure all nuts, bolts, etc. are securely tightened.
Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral
before starting the engine.
Never operate the machine when it is in need
of repair or is in poor mechanical condition.
Replace damaged, missing or failed parts
before using it. Check for fuel leaks. Keep the
machine in safe working condition.
Never tamper with safety device. Check their
proper operation regularly.
Do not use the machine if the engine’s throttle
control does not turn it on or off. Any gasoline
powered machine that can not be controlled
with the engine throttle control is dangerous
and must be replaced.
Form a habit of checking to see that keys
and adjusting wrenches are removed from
machine area before starting it. A wrench or
a key that is left attached to a rotating part of
the machine may result in personal injury.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating the machine.
Do not overreach. Do not operate the machine
while barefoot or when wearing sandals or
similar lightweight footwear. Wear protective
footwear that will protect your feet and
improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
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Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the machine in
unexpected situations.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the engine’s
throttle control is off before transporting the
machine or performing any maintenance or
service on the unit. Transporting or performing
maintenance or service on a machine with its
throttle control on invites accidents.
Fuel safety
Fuel is highly flammable, and its vapors can
explode if ignited. Take precautions when
using to reduce the chance of serious personal
injury.
When refilling or draining the fuel tank, use
an approved fuel storage container while in
a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area. Do not
smoke, or allow sparks, open flames or other
sources of ignition near the area while adding
fuel or operating the unit. Never fill fuel tank
indoors.
Keep grounded conductive objects, such as
tools, away from exposed, live electrical parts
and connections to avoid sparking or arcing.
These events could ignite fumes or vapors.
Always stop the engine and allow it to cool
before filling the fuel tank. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the
engine is running or when the engine is hot.
Do not operate the machine with known leaks
in the fuel system.
When practical, remove the machine from the
truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If
this is not possible, then refuel the machine on
a trailer with a portable container, rather than
from a fuel dispenser nozzle.
Loose the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any
pressure in the tank.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the firm of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lockopen
device.
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more
than 12.5mm (1/2”) below the bottom of the
filler neck to provide space for expansion as
the heat of the engine and/or sun cause fuel
to expand.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps
securely and wipe up spilled fuel. Never
operate the unit without the fuel cap securely
in place.
Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled
fuel. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start
the engine but move the machine away
from the area of spillage and avoid creating
any source of ignition until fuel vapors have
dissipated. Serious personal injury can occur
when fuel is pilled on yourself or your clothes
which can ignite. Wash your skin and change
clothes immediately.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed
and approved for this purpose.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a
truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always
place containers on the ground away from
your vehicle before filling.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Safely away from sparks, open flames or other
sources of ignition.
Never store fuel or machine with fuel in the
tank inside a building where fumes may
reach a spark, open flame, or other sources
of ignition, such as a water heater, furnace,
clothes dryer and the like. Allow the engine to
cool before storing in any enclosure.
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Machine use and care
Never pick up or carry a machine while the
engine is running.
Do not force the machine. Use the correct
machine for your application. The correct
machine will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
Do not change the engine governor settings
or over-speed the engine. The governor
controls the maximum safe operating speed
of the engine.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts.
Avoid contact with hot fuel, oil, exhaust fumes
and hot surfaces. Do not touch the engine or
muffler. These parts get extremely hot from
operation. They remain hot for a short time
after you turn off the unit. Allow the engine
to cool before doing maintenance or making
adjustments.
After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, remove the wire from the spark
plug, thoroughly inspect the machine for
any damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the machine.
If the machine should start to make an unusual
noise or vibration, immediately shut off the
engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, and
check for the cause. Unusual noise or vibration
is generally warning of trouble.
Use only attachments and accessories
approved by the manufacturer. Failure to do
so can result in personal injury.
Maintain the machine. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
machine’s operation. If damaged, have the
machine repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained equipment.
Keep the engine and muffler free of grass,
leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up to
reduce the chance of a fire hazard.
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or
any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and
free from debris. Clean after each use.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations
for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
Store idle machine out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the machine or these instructions to operate
it. Machine is dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
Service
Before cleaning, repair, inspecting, or adjusting
shut off the engine and make certain all
moving parts have stopped. Always make
sure the engine’s throttle control is in its STOP
position. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and
keep the wire away from the plug to prevent
accidental starting.
Have your machine serviced by qualified repair
personnel using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the
machine maintained.
Specific Safety Rules
Do not operate without wearing adequate
winter outer garments.
Do not use the machine on a roof.
Do not run the engine indoors, except when
starting the engine and for transporting
the snow thrower in or out of the building.
Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
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Always check overhead and side clearances
carefully before operation. Always be aware of
traffic when operating along streets or curbs.
Thoroughly inspect the area to be worked.
Keep the working area clean and free of toys,
doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires
and other foreign objects, which could be
tripped over or thrown by the auger/impeller.
Check for weak spots on docks, ramps or
floors.
Plan your snow-throwing pattern to avoid
discharge toward people or areas where
property damage can occur.
Do not operate near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. Machine can suddenly turn
over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or
ditch, or if an edge caves in.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least
23m (75 feet) away. If you are approached,
stop the unit immediately.
Use a grounded three-wire extension cord and
receptacle for all machines with electric start
engines.
Check clutch and brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required. All motion of
drive wheels and auger/impeller must stop
quickly when control levers are released.
Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor
temperature before starting to clear snow.
Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
Do not overload machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast of a rate.
Do not throw snow any higher than necessary.
Adjust auger housing height to clear gravel
or crushed rock surfaces. Exercise extreme
caution when operating.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operating in reverse. Never
operate machine at high transport speeds
on slippery surfaces. Always look down and
behind before and while backing.
Do not operate on steep slopes. Do not
clear snow across the face of slopes. Keep
all movement on slopes slow and gradual.
Do not make sudden changes in speed or
direction. Use a slow speed to avoid stops or
shifts on slopes. Avoid starting or stopping
on a slope. Do not park machine on a slope
unless absolutely necessary. When parking on
a slope, always block the wheels.
Disengage power to the auger/impeller when
transporting or not in use.
Disengage all control levers and stop engine
before you leave the operating position
(behind the handles). Wait until the auger/
impeller comes to a complete stop before
unclogging the chute assembly, making any
adjustments, or inspections.
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside
the discharge chute is the most common
cause of injury associated with snow throwers.
Do not unclog chute assembly while engine
is running. Shut off engine and remain behind
handles until all moving parts have stopped
before unclogging. Never put your hand in
the discharge or collector openings. Always
use the clean-out tool provided to unclog the
discharge opening.
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5. Overview Instrument Components
The snow thrower comes partially assembled and is shipped in carefully packed carton. After all
the parts have been removed from the carton, you should have:
Attention : All reference to the left or right side
of the snow thrower are from the operator’s
position.
1. Snow Thrower Unit
2. Handlebars (1 pair)
3. Shift Lever
4. Chute Crank Lever
5. Control Panel
6. Wheel
7. Discharge Chute
8. Chute Clean-Out Tool
9. Battery (if so equipped)
10. Operator’s Manual & Engine Manual
11. Engine Hardware Bag
12. Snow Thrower Hardware Bag, Including
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6. Assembly
Following the assembly directions below, you will
assemble the snow thrower in a few minutes
Engine
1. Remove wing nut and washer from the air
filter cover.
2. Rotate the air filter cover by 180o so that
the primer faces outside.
3. Install air filter cover and tighten wing nut.
Handlebars
1. Remove the axle pin and slide the wheel on the
axle. Insert the axle pin through the hole in the
wheel hub and through the hole in the axle.
2. Align the holes in the handlebars with the side
plates and secure handlebars with the screws and
the washers until they are finger tight.
3. Secure control panel to the handlebars with
screws, washers and nuts until they are
finger tight.
4. Ensure that the handles are at the same
height, and then tighten all the fasteners
securely.
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5. Slide the control cables through the holes in
the control panel. Make certain the cables are
seated properly in roller guides when hook the
cables to the clutch levers.
Speed Shift Linkage
Remove the knob to slide the shift lever
through the slot in the control panel. Secure
shift lever to the shift arm with screw and nut.
Replace the knob.
Discharge Chute
1. Grease underside of discharge chute ring (if
not already greased).
2. Install discharge chute over opening in the
auger housing and secure with fasteners.
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3. Secure the upper crank lever bracket (attached
to the crank lever) to the upper left side of the
handlebar with a locknut and two curved washers.
4. Apply grease to the spiral of the crank lever.
5. Insert the spiral end of the crank lever into the
lower bracket and secure with the flat washer and
clevis pin.
Tires
The tires are over-inflated at factory for
shipping purposes. Check the pressure in the
tires. Reduce or Increase equally in both tires
to the manufacturer’s recommended pressure.
Under any circumstance do not
exceed manufacturer’s recommended
pressure. Excessive pressure when
seating beads may cause tire/rim assembly
to burst with force sufficient to cause serious
injury. Refer to side wall of tire for recommended
pressure.
Equal tire pressure should be maintained
at all times. If the tire pressure is not
equal in both tires, the machine may not
travel in a straight path and the scraper
blade may wear unevenly.
Keep tires free of gasoline and oil,
which can harm rubber.
Skid Shoes
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Support the auger blades so that they are 3mm
(1/8”) off the ground.
3. Check the scraper blade adjustment. The scraper
blade should be 3mm (1/8”) above and parallel to
a level ground. To adjust the scraper blade, loosen
the seven mounting screws (two on each side),
level the scraper blade, and tighten the mounting
screws.
4. Attach both skid shoes to the auger side plates
with the screws and nuts. Move the skid shoes
down as far as possible. Be sure both skid shoes
are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.
Chute Clean-Out Tool
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Fasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip
on the rear of the auger housing.
Replacement Shear Pins
A pair of replacement auger shear pins and
clevis pins are included with your snow thrower.
Store them in a safe place until needed.
Spare Roll Pins
The impeller is secured to the impeller shaft
with roll pins.
Two 6x40 roll pins for impeller are supplied
as spare in the hardware bag. Store them in a
safe place until needed.
Battery (if so equipped)
1. Remove the battery cover by loosening
the screw and nut.
2. Take battery out of the tray.
3. Replace battery on the tray.
4. Connect positive (red) battery cable to the
battery terminal first, then negative (black) battery
cable. Check that all cable connectors are tight.
5. Reinstall battery cover and tighten the screw and
nut.
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7. Operation
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1. Battery
2. Chute Clean-Out Tool
3. Drift Cutters
4. Shear Pins
5. Auger
6. Auger Gearcase
7. Scraper Blade
8. Drive Clutch Lever
9. Auger Clutch Lever
10. Headlight
11. Speed Shift Lever
12. Chute Crank
13. Chute Deflector
14. Discharge Chute
15. Belt Cover
16.Skid Shoes
17. Fuel Filler Cap
18. Primer
19. Choke
20. Fuel Shutoff Valve
21. Recoil Starter
22. Electric Start Button
23. Power Cord Plug
24. Electric Starter
25. Engine Oil Fill Cap w/ Dipstick
26. Throttle Lever
27. Safety Ignition Switch
28. ON/OFF Switch
Speed Shift Lever
The speed shift lever has 7 positions: 5 forward
speeds and 2 reverse. To change speeds, move
the speed shift lever to the desired position.
The lever locks in a notch at each speed
selection.
Always release the drive clutch lever
before changing speeds. Failure to
do so will result in damage to the
snow thrower.
Slower speeds are for heavier snow and faster
speeds are for light snow and transporting the
snow thrower. It is recommended that you use
a slower speed until you are familiar with the
operation of the snow thrower.
If the engine slows down under a
load or the wheels slip, shift the
machine into a lower gear.
If the front of the machine rides up,
shift the machine into a lower gear.
If the front continues to ride up, lift
up on the handles.
Discharge Chute Crank Lever
Rotate the discharge crank lever
clockwise to move the discharge
chute to the left; counterclockwise
to move the chute to the right.
Chute Deflector Handle
Move the deflector handle forward to move
the snow stream down; move it rearward to
move the snow stream up.
Drive Clutch Lever
Squeeze the clutch lever against
the handgrip to engage the wheel
drive. Release to disengage
Always release the drive clutch lever
before changing speeds. Failure to
do so will result in damage to the
snow thrower.
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Auger Clutch Lever
Squeeze the clutch lever against
the handgrip to engage the auger
and start snow throwing action.
Release to disengage.
Scraper Blade & Skid Shoes
The scraper blade allows better contact with
the surface being cleared. It also prevents
damage to the housing from normal use.
The skid shoes are located on each side of
the auger housing and control the distance
between the scraper blade and the ground.
Adjust skid shoes equally to keep the scraper
blade level with the ground.
The scraper blade & skid shoes are subject
to wear and damage. Both scraper blade and
skid shoes are adjustable to compensate for
wear. They should be checked and adjusted
periodically. Replace when necessary.
Damage to auger housing will result
if scraper blade wears down too far.
Both scraper blade and skid shoes have two
wear edges. When one side wears out, they
can be rotated 180o to use the other edge.
Shear Pins
The augers are secured to the auger shaft with
shear pins and clevis pins. If the auger should
strike a foreign object or ice jam, the snow
thrower is designed so that the pins may shear,
preventing damage to any other components. If
augers will not turn, check to see if the pins have
sheared. Replace the shear pins if necessary.
Do not substitute. Use only original
equipment shear pins as supplied
with your snow thrower.
Auger
When engaged, the augers rotate and draw
snow into the auger housing.
Discharge Chute
Snow drawn into the auger housing is
discharged out the discharge chute.
Chute Clean-Out Tool
Never use your hands to clear a
clogged discharge chute . Shut off
engine and remain behind handles
until all moving parts have stopped
before unclogging.
The chute clean-out tool is conveniently
fastened to the rear of the auger housing
with a mounting clip. Should snow and ice
become lodged in the discharge chute during
operation, proceed as follows to safely clean
the discharge chute and chute opening:
1. Release the auger clutch lever and shut off
the engine.
2. Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which
secures it to the rear of the auger housing.
3. Grasp the tool firmly by the handle and
push and twist the tool into the discharge
chute to dislodge the blockage.
4. Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting
clip on the rear of the auger housing.
5. Make sure the discharge chute is pointed
in a safe direction (no vehicles, buildings,
people, or other objects are in the direction
of discharge). Restart the engine. While
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standing in the operator’s position (behind
the snow thrower), engage the auger
control for a few seconds to clear any
remaining snow and ice from the auger
housing and the discharge chute.
Headlight (if so equipped)
The headlight provides added
safety in low-visibility conditions.
Turn the headlight switch to the
ON position to activate.
Drift Cutters (if so equipped)
Drift cutters break up snow drifts that are
taller than the auger housing and direct the
snow into the auger. Store the drift cutters on
the auger housing when not in use. Reposition
drift cutters so they face forward as shown.
Wing nuts should be fastened on the outside
of the auger housing.
Fuel Shutoff Valve
Always operate the snow thrower with the
fuel shut-off valve in the OPEN position. Close
the valve when you do not use the machine.
Throttle Lever
Move the throttle lever to the right to increase
the engine speed; move it to the left to
decrease the engine speed. Move the throttle
lever to the STOP position to stop the engine.
Choke
Engage choke by rotating lever to FULL
position whenever you are starting a cold
engine. As engine warms up, gradually rotate
the choke to the OFF position.
Do not use choke to start a warm engine.
Never use choke to stop engine.
Primer
Press the primer to pump additional fuel from
the carburetor to the cylinder for improved
cold weather starting.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is on the back side of the
engine. Pull the recoil starter handle to start
the engine.
Safety Ignition Switch (if so equipped)
Insert the safety ignition key for engine to
start and run. To stop the engine, remove the
key.
ON/OFF switch (if so equipped)
Used to stop the engine. Move switch to OFF
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position to stop engine. Place switch in ON
position for engine to start and run.
Ignition Switch (12V DC electric start)
The ignition switch is operated by a removable
key which has 3 positions of STOP, RUN and
START.
Electric Starter & Start Button (if so equipped)
The electric starter will start a properly choked
and cranked engine when the key is turned
(12V DC) or start button (120V or 230V AC) is
pushed.
To start the machine, connect the electric
starter to an electric power source with an
approved extension cord and press the start
button.
Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord
before using the machine. If the cord is
damaged, do not operate the machine. Replace or
repair the damaged cord immediately.
Connect extension cord to the electric
starter plug-in first and then to a power
outlet; disconnect the extension cord from
the power outlet first and then from the machine.
To prevent damaging the electric starter, do
not run it more than 5 continuous seconds
each time you try to start. Wait 10 seconds
between each attempt.
Adjustments
Skid Shoes
Position the skid shoes based on surface
conditions. For removal of snow in normal
conditions, such as a paved driveway or
sidewalk, place skid shoes in the higher
position to give a 3mm (1/8”) clearance
between the scraper blade and the ground.
Use a middle or lower position when the area
to be cleared is uneven, such as a gravel
driveway.
It is not recommended to operate the snow
thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up
and throw by the impeller, causing personal
injury or damage to the snow thrower and
surrounding property.
If you choose to operate the snow thrower
on a gravel surface, use extra caution and
keep the skid shoes in position for maximum
clearance between the ground and the scraper
blade.
Always adjust skid shoes after
adjusting scraper blade to prevent
premature wear to scraper blade or
damage to auger housing.
To adjust the skid shoes:
1. Loosen the four hex nuts (two on each
side) and carriage bolts. Move skid shoes
to desired position.
2. Make sure the entire bottom surface of
skid shoe is against the ground to avoid
uneven wear on the skid shoes.
3. Retighten nuts and bolts securely.
Auger Clutch and Drive Clutch
When auger clutch lever or drive clutch lever
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is released and in the disengaged position, the
cable should have very little slack.
Auger must stop within 5 seconds when the
auger clutch lever is released. If auger clutch
does not engage or disengage properly, adjust
auger clutch before operation.
If the snow thrower’s drive is disengaging
intermittently during operation, or it drives
when you release the drive clutch lever, adjust
the drive clutch before operation.
Both auger clutch and drive clutch can be
adjusted as follows:
1. Loosen jam nut on adjustment turnbuckle.
Turn the adjustment turnbuckle up and
down to increase cable tension or provide
more slack.
2. Retighten jam nut.
Chute Bracket
If the spiral at the bottom of the chute crank
lever is not fully engaging with the chute
assembly, the chute bracket can be adjusted.
To do so:
1. Loose the two nuts which secure the chute
bracket and reposition it slightly.
2. Retighten the nuts.
Freewheeling and Self-Propelling
Use the axle lock pin to lock or unlock the
right or left wheel. Lock both wheels to
increase traction; unlock one wheel to allow
for easier turning of the unit; unlock both
wheels for freewheeling.
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