White Outdoor SB1350W User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Model Series

SB1350W

Snow Thrower

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-

covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

WHITE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS COMPANY P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-10016A
(06/99)

SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER

This Operator’s Manua l is an im porta nt part of you r new sno w throwe r. It will help yo u asse mble, pr epare and
maintain your snow thrower. Please read and understand what it says.
Before you start to prepare yo ur snow thrower for its first use, please locat e the model plate and copy the
information from it in th is Oper ator’s M anual. The in forma tion on t he model plate is v ery imp ortan t if you n eed
help from your dealer or the customer support department.

• Every snow thrower ha s a model plate. You can locate it by standing behind the unit i n the operating
position and looking down at the frame cover.

• The model plate will look like Figure 1.

This is where your model number will be.

XXX-X-XXX-X-XXX XXXXXXXXXXX

This is where your serial number will be.

Copy the model number here:

WHITE OUTDOOR

PRODUCTS COMPANY

P.O. BOX 361131

CLEVELAND, OHIO 4413 6

Copy the serial number here:

Figure 1

SECTION 2: CALLING WARRANTY SERVICE

If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have any question regarding the controls,
operation or maintenan ce of this unit , please call the Customer Dealer Referral Line. Y ou can reach them by
calling:

1-800-949-4483

Before calling your local dealer, make sure that you have your model and serial numbers ready. By having the
model and serial num bers r eady, yo u help yo ur loca l dealer give you f aster s ervice. T o find y our unit’s model
and serial number, see SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER.

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SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF

NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF
YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR SNOW THROWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSON AL INJU RY. WHEN YO U SEE THIS SY MBOL­HEED ITS WARNING.

WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer, bir th defects or other reproductive harm.

DANGER: Your snow thrower was built to be oper ated ac cordi ng to the rul es for s afe operat ion in

this manual. A s with an y type o f power e quipment, careless ness or e rror on t he part of th e operato r
can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself
or others.

1. TRAINING

• Read this operator's manual carefully in its entirety
before attempting to assemble or operate this
machine. Be completely familiar with the controls
and the proper use of this machine before
operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for
future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.

• Never allow children under 14 years old to operate
a snow thrower. Children 14 years old and over
should only operate snow thrower under close
parental supervision. Only persons well acquainted
with these rules of safe operation should be
allowed to use your snow thrower.

• No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or
while taking medication that impairs the senses or
reactions.

• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
especially small children and pets.

• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operating in rev ers e.

2. PREPARATION

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove all door mats, sleds,
boards, wires and other foreign objects.

• Disengage all clutches before starting engine.

• Do not operate equipment without wearing
adequate winter outer garments. Do not wear
jewelry, long scarfs or other loose clothing which
could become entangled in moving parts. Wear
footwear which will improve footing on slippery
surfaces.

• Before working with gasoline, extinguish all
cigarettes and other sources of ignition. Check the
fuel before starting the engine. Gasoline is an
extremely flammable fuel. Do not fill the gasoline
tank indoors, while the engine is running, or until
engine has been allowed to cool at least two
minutes. Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe
off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine
as it may cause a fire or explosion.

• Use a grounded three wire plug-in for all units with
electric drive motors or electric starting motors.

• Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or
crushed rock surface.

• Never attempt to make any adjustments while
engine is running (except where specifically
recommended by manufac turer).

• Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor
temperature before starting to clear snow.

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

3. OPERATION

• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of discharge opening and auger
at all times.

• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert
for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry
passengers.

• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove wire from spark plug, and thoroughly
inspect the snow thrower for any damage. Repair
the damage before restarting and operating the
snow thrower.

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• If the snow thrower should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately
for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.

• Stop engine whenever you leave the operating
position, before unclogging the collector/impeller
housing or discharge guide, and making any
repairs, adjustments, or inspections. Never place
your hand in the discharge or collector openings.
Use a stick or wooden broom handle to unclog the
discharge opening.

• Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit
unattended. Disengage the collector/impeller, stop
the engine, and remove the key.

• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain collector/impeller and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep
away from plug to prevent accidental starting.

• Do not run engine indoors, except when starting
engine and transporting snow thrower in or out of
building. Open doors. Exhaust fumes are
dangerous.

• Do not clear snow across the face of slopes.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.

• Never operate snow thrower without guards, plates,
or other safety protection devices in place.

• Never operate snow thrower near glass enclosure,
automobiles, window wells, drop off, etc., without
proper adjustments of snow thrower discharge
angle. Keep children and pets away.

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

• Never operate the machine at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use
care when backing.

• Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow
anyone in front of unit.

• Disengage power to collector/impeller when
transporting or not in use.

• Use only attachments and accessories approved
by the manufacturer of snow thrower (such as
wheel weights, counter weights, cabs, etc.).

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

• Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a
burn. Do not touch.

4. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

• Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, etc., at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure
equipment is in safe working condition.

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

• Always refer to operator's manual instructions for
important details if snow thrower is to be stored for
an extended period.

• Run machine a few minutes after throwing snow to
prevent freeze up of collector/imp el ler.

• Check clutch controls periodically to verify they
engage and disengage properly and readjust if
necessary. Refer to operator's manual for
adjustment instructions.

WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons

who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

DANGER

AV OID IN JUR Y FROM
ROT ATING AUGER ­KEEP HANDS, FEET
AND CLOTHING AWA Y .

W ARNING

1.

STOP ENGINE BEFORE REMOVING
DEBRIS AND SERVICING UNIT

2.

KEEP CLEAR OF IMPELLER WHI LE
ENGINE IS RUNNING

3.

NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE AT
BYSTANDERS OR WINDOWS OR
ALLOW ANYONE IN FRONT OF
UNIT

4.

THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE AREA
WHERE THE EQ UIPMENT IS TO BE
USED AND REMOVE ALL DOOR
MATS, SLEDS, BOARDS, WIRES AND
OTHER FO REIGN OBJECTS

REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL FOR

5.
FULL INSTRUCTIO N S

Figure 2 Safety Labels Found on Snow Thrower

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SECTION 4: SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS

Shear Bolts
5/16-18 x 1-1/2" Long
(710-0890A)

Connector

Hex Lock Nuts
5/16-18 Thread
(712-0429)

Wing Nuts,

Figure 3

Wing

Nut,

Washer

and
Bolt

Figure 4

Upper Shift

Rod

Washers

and Bolts

Upper Chute

Directional

Control

AUGER SHEAR BOLTS

The augers are secured to the auger shaft with two shear bolts
and hex lock nuts. If you hit a foreign obj ect or ice jam, the snow
thrower is designed so that the bolt s will shear. T wo replacement
shear bolts and nuts are provi ded fo r yo ur conve nie nc e. Sto re in a
safe place until needed

NOTE: Reference to right or left side of the snow

thrower is from behind the unit in the operating
position.

IMPORTANT: Check the adjustments as

instructed on page 6, and make any final
adjustments necessary before

operating your snow
thrower. Failure to fol low the instructio ns may cause
damage to the snow thrower.

1. Remove screws from the top sides and end s of

the shipping crate.

2. Set top, side, and end panels aside to avoid tire

punctures or personal injury.

3. Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit.

4. Roll unit out of crate.

5. Remove the lower two plastic wing nuts, cupped

washers and carriage bolts fr om ea ch side of th e
lower handle. See Figure 3.

6. The chute direc tional cont rol may be attac hed to

the lower handle with cable ties for shipping
purposes, if so cu t th e c abl e ti es an d remove the
chute directional control at this time.

7. Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks

over the lower handle. See Figure 3 and Figure 4.

8. Secure the upper handle and lower handle with

the two plastic wing nut s, cupped washers and
carriage bolts previously removed. See Figure 4.

9. Slide the shift rod conne ctor down over the end

of the lower shift rod. See Figure 5. Tap the
connector until it locks on the lower shift rod.

NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled ,

the shift rod will pi vot a nd you will not be a ble to s hi ft
gears or change directions.

10. Remove the hairpin clip from the end of the

upper chute directional control. Slide the upper
chute directional control into the lower chute
directional control. Align the holes, and secure
with hairpin clip. See Figure 5.

Lower

Shift Rod

Hairpin

Clip

Lower
Chute

Directional

Control

Figure 5

5

Cable Guide

Figure 6

11. If not already attached, slip the cables that run
from the handle pan el to the c hute i nto the cabl e
guide located on top of the engine. See Figure

6.

12. Unwrap the headlight wire which is attached to
the headlight, beneath the handle panel. Wind
the headlight wire around the right handle until
excess slack is removed.

13. Plug the wire from the headlight into the wire
lead coming from the right side of the engine,
underneath the fuel tank.

FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
Auger and T raction Control Clutch

Adjustment

To check the adjustm ent of either drive c lutch, push
forward on the clutch grip (depress the rubber
bumper). There should be slack in the cable.
Release the clutch grip. The cable should be
straight, but not tigh t. Make certain you can depress
the clutch grip against the handle completely.

If necessary, thread lock-nut up to increase tension
or down to decrease tension. See Figure 7.

Skid Shoe Adjustment (See Figure 8)

The space between the shave pl ate and the ground
can be adjuste d. F or clo se s now r emov al, pl ace skid
shoes in the low position. Use middle or high
position when area to be cleared is uneven. See
Figure 8.
Adjust skid shoes by loosening the six hex nuts an d
carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to desired
position. Make certain the entire bottom surface of
skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven
wear on the skid shoes. Tighten nuts and bolts
securely. The skid shoe s may be reversed for even
wear.

High

Middle

Low

Skid

Shoe

Lock Nut

Figure 7

Figure 8

Ferrule

Cable

Hex Nuts

Carriage Bolts

Flat Washer

Shift Lever Adjustment (See Figure 9)

If unit does not engage prope rly into first gear, i t may
be necessary to remove the cotter pin and washer
from the shift rod and thread the ferrule one
counterclockwise turn.

TIRE PRESSURE (Pneumatic Tires)

The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes.
Check tire pressure and reduce to 15 to 20 psi.
(Check sidewall of tire for manufacturer’s
recommendation)

NOTE: If the tire pressure is not e qual in both tires,

the unit may pull to one side or the other.

Shift Rod

Figure 9

Cotter Pin

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SECTION 5: CONTROLS

Auger

Control

Clutch

Left

Trigger

Lever

Chute

Directional

Control

SHIFT LEVER

(See Figures 10 and 11)
The shift lever is located in the center of
the handle panel. The shift lever may be
moved into one of eight positions. Run
engine with throttle in the fast position.
Use the shift lever to determine ground
speed.
Forward—one of six speeds. Position
number one (1) is the slowest. Position
number six (6) is the fastest.
Reverse—two reverse (R) speeds. “R”
closest to the operato r (all the way back)
is the faster of the two.

AUGER CONTROL (See Figure 10)

The auger control clutch is located on the left
handle. Squeeze the clutch grip to engage the
augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action.
(Traction control clutch must also be released.)

TRACTION CONTROL/AUGER CLUTCH
LOCK

(See Figure 10)
The traction control clutch is located on the right
handle. Squeeze the traction control clutch to
engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.
This same lev er also locks the auger clutc h so you
can turn the chute directional control without
interrupting the sn ow throwing process. If the auger
control clutch is engaged with the traction control
clutch engaged, the oper ator can release the auger
control clutch (on the le ft handle) and the augers wi ll
remain engaged. Releas e the traction control clutch
to stop both the augers and wheel drive (auger
control clutch must also be released).

Chute

Tilt

Control

Headlight

Figure 10

Traction Control/

Auger Clutch

Lock

Shift

Shift

Lever

Lever

Right

Trigger

Lever

Figure 11

TRIGGER LEVERS (See Figure 10)

The trigger levers are located on the underside of
the handles and are used to help you steer your
snow thrower. To turn rig ht, squeez e the r ight trig ger
lever and guide the snow thrower to the right. To
turn left, squeeze the left trigge r lever and guide the
snow thrower to the left. These controls should be
used while operating your snow thrower in open
areas until you beco me familiar with their operat ion.
Lift both triggers for eas y transport when the engin e
is not running.

CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

(See Figure 10)
The chute directional control is located on left hand
side of the snow thrower.
To change the direction in which snow is thrown,
turn chute directional control as follows:

1. Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.

2. Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.

CHUTE TILT CONTROL (See Figure 10)

The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by
adjusting the angle of the chute assembly . Move the
chute tilt control forward to decrease the distance,
toward the rear to increase.

HEADLIGHT (See Figure 10)

The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.

THROTTLE CONTROL (See Figure 12)

The throttle control is located on the engine. It
regulates the speed of the engine.

SAFETY IGNITION SWITCH (See Figure 12)

The ignition key must be inserted in the switch
before the unit will start. Remove the ignition key
when snow thrower is not in use.

FUEL SHUT-OFF V ALVE

The fuel shut-off valve, located
under fuel tank, controls fuel
flow from tank.

Carburetor

Cover

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Muffler

Guard

Primer

Choke

Ignition

Key

Muffler

Control

Lever

Oil Fill Plug

Figure 12

Closed

Open

Fuel Fill

Cap

Starter
Handle

Electric
Starter
Button

Oil Drain

Plug

(If Equipped)

Fuel
Tank

SECTION 6: OPER ATIO N

NOTE: This unit has been shipped with oil in the

engine. Check oil before starting engine.

GAS AND OIL FILL-UP

Check oil level and add oil if necessa ry. Service the
engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your snow thrower.
Read instructions carefully.

WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,

with the engine running or whi le engine is
hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.

TO START ENGINE
IMPORTANT: If unit shows any sign of motion

(drive or augers) with the clutch grips disengaged,
shut off engine immedi ately. Readjust as instructed
in the FINAL ADJUSTMENTS on page 6.

Electric Starter

WARNING: The electric starter is

equipped with a three-wire pow er cord and
plug, and is designed to operate on 120

volt AC household current. It must be
properly grounded at a ll tim es to avoi d the pos sibil ity
of electric shock which may be injurious to the
operator. Follow all ins tructions carefully. Determ ine
that your house wiring is a three wire grounded
system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are not
certain. If your house wiring system is not a three­wire grounded system, do not use this electric starter
under any conditions. If your system is grounded
and a three hole receptacle is not available at the
point your starter will nor mally be used, one should
be installed by a licensed electrician.

When connecting the power cord, always connect
cord to starter on engine first, then plug the other
end into a three-hole grounded receptacle.

When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug
the end from the three-hole grounded receptacle
first.

1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make

certain the metal loop on the end of the spark
plug wire (inside the boot) is fastened securely
over the metal tip on t he spark plug. S ee Figure

13.

2. Make certain the auger and traction control

clutch levers are in the disengaged (released)
position.

3. Move throttle control up to FAS T position. Insert

ignition key into slot. Refer to Figure 12. Be
certain it snaps into place. Do not turn key.

4. Rotate choke knob to OFF position.

Metal Loop

on Spark

Plug Wire

Rubber Boot

Figure 13

ENGINE WILL NOT START
UNLESS IGNITION KEY IS
INSERTED INTO IGNITION
SLOT IN CARBURETOR
COVER. DO NOT TURN
IGNITION KEY.

Figure 14

5. Connect power cord to switch box on engine.
Plug the other end of power cord into a three­hole, grounded 120 volt AC receptacle.

6. Push starter button to crank engine. Refer to
Figure 12. As you cr ank th e en gine, m ove ch oke
knob to FULL choke position.

7. When engine starts, rel ease starter button, and
move choke grad ually to OFF. If engine falters,
move choke immediately to FULL and then
gradually to OFF.

Recoil Starter

1. From the starting instructions for an Electric
starter, follow step 1 through step 3.

2. Rotate choke knob to F ULL choke pos ition (cold
engine start).
If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position
instead of FULL.

3. Push primer button two o r three times. Refer to
Figure 12.
If engine is warm, push primer button once only.

NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button

when pushing. Addi tional priming m ay be necessary
for first start if temperature is below 15°F.

4. Grasp starter hand le (re fer to Fig ur e 1 2) and pull
rope out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let
rope rewind slowly.

5. Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle
to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while
keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.

6. Repeat step 4 and step 5 until engine starts.

7. As engine warms up and begins to operate
evenly, rotate choke knob slowly to OFF
position. If engine falter s, return to FULL choke,
then slowly move to OFF position.

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