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1410 West Ganson Street -Jackson, Michigan 49202

P. O. BOX 36940

CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136

0611-7588

Your SNOW THROWER is a precision piece of snow throwing equipment. Engineering skill and experience have been combined to provide the ultimate in safety and efficiency. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator

can result in injury. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION AT ALL TIMES.

1.. READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL CAREFULLY. Know the controls to operate your SNOW THROWER properly and how to quickly stop th~unit.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, disengage all clutches and shift unit into neutral. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power driven parts.

DISENGAGE POWER AND STOP MOTOR before cleaning discharge, removing obstacles, making adjustments, or when

leaving operating position.

NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE AT BYSTANDERS or allow anyone in front of machine -debris may be hidden in the

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KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS a safe distance away.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE MACHINE or allow adults to operate machine without proper instruction.

ADJUST SCOOP HE IGHT to clear gravel or crushed rock surface.

EXERCISE CAUTION to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating in reverse.

HANDLE GASOLINE WITH CARE -it is highly flammable.

Use approved gasoline container.

Never add gasoline to a running motor. Fill tank outdoors and wipe up spilled gasoline.

gasoline cap securely.

Open doors if motor is running indoors -exhaust fumes are dangerous.

USE A GROUNDED THREE-WI RE PLUG-IN for all units equipped with electric starting kits.

11. KEEP UNIT IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION and keep safety devices in place.

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GENERAL SNOW~THROWING

1.~ Always keep area to be cleaned cleared before~owfall~. .

2.~. Always start engine with machine on level surface with master clutch disengaged: After starting, let engine warm up several minutes at slow speed before starting to remove ~now~ Ifinachine is stored indoors, let engine and machine adjust to outdoor

temperatures before starting to throw snow': ...

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3. When throwing snow, ~u!:, machln.eat.~ull throttl~ for best re~lts: When in deep heavy snow, shift to slowest speed, and start at the edge of area to be cleared, discharging snow to the outside.

5. Always run engine a few minutes before storing, to dry moisture that collects inside of engine from blowing snow.

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NOTE: NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.

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MAINTENANCE:

Your SNOW THROWER like all machines with moving parts, must receive care and maintenance. The following tips, if used, will

contribute many trouble-free hours to your machine.

1. Check engine oil level frequently, or every 5 hours of use. When changing oil, make sure dirt and debris is cleaned from oil ,~ drain area before rem~ving oil plug. c ..'.

2; Keep fan and auger housings clean. .y ..

3. Check all nuts, bolts and screws occasio~ally for tightness to be sure machine is in good operating condition.

Should excessive vibration develop,'check your fan and fan shaft immediately. Do not operate the machine with a bent fan or

shaft. .

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5. The machine is pre-lubricated at the factory. However, lubrication with each usage will prolong life of working parts.

6. If you are going to store your SNOW TH ROWER for any length of time (30 days or longer) it is important that the following

-.steps betaken.: , .I Drain the gas tank and carburetor. Start the engine and run it until out of gas.

Gasoline left in the engine will leave gum deposits in the carburetor and gas tank. Clean engine of all foreign matter:~

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Lubricate cylinder by removing the sparkplug and pouring one ounce of clean lubricating oil through the sparkplug hole into the cylinder. Crank engine slowly to

spread oil and replace sparkplug.

Should unusual vibration develop in transmission, remove rubber panel in rear cover and check rubber drive disc condition. For reference see page 11.

The belt tension is adjustable. The tensioning of belt should be checked every 5-10 hours of operation. Refer to adjustments section for re-setting.

To prevent recoil freezing, when snow thrower is to be stored outside or in sub-freezing shelter, pull recoil rope out 6" to 12" and tie knot in rope or fasten handle to keep rope from re-winding. This procedure will set inner parts in position for starting.

Just as your automobile nec:ds professional mechanical maintenance from time to time, so does your air-cooled engine. A yearly tune-up and check by a qualified service center is recommended to avoid breakdowns and unnecessary delays during the snow

throwing season.

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AND SET-UP

1. Before assembling your Snow Thrower be sure all hardware, parts, and instructions have been removed

from the carton. ,

Assemble right and left handle tubes to the unit with bolts, lockwashers, and flat washers. Do not tighten.3.

Assemble handle panel assembly to the under side of

right and left handle tubes and secure with four slotted hex head bolts and lock nuts. Tighten all bolts on the

handle assembly.4.

Assemble chute adjustment shaft through hole in the

handle panel and into universal joint located on left

hand side of the frame. Align hole in universal joint with the hole in chute adjustment shaft and drive spring pin

through the holes. .':5.

Insert bent end of the master clutch rod into the hole in

the lower clutch arm (see top photo) and secure with

cotter pin. Move master clutch lever forward to the end of the notch in the handle panel. To adjust, move link up or down threaded portion of master clutch rod until

it is approximately one hole diameter below actual hole in the master clutch lever (see photo). Move master

clutch lever back in notch until adjustment link slips

into the hole in master clutch lever. Secure with

cotter pin.

6. Insert shifter rod into the bushing on the end of the shifting lever (see photo). Pivot shift lever upward and

secure to mounting bracket with bolt, washer, bushing, and nut. Assemble threaded rod into end of shift lever through the handle panel. Lock threaded rod in position with nut. Refer to Page 7 for adjustment of shift

panel notches.

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UNPACKING

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

1. Fill the fuel tank with fresh winter blend regular gasoline. DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE. Make certain the fuel shut-off valve under the gas tank is

turned on.

2. Place machine on a level surface. Remove oil fill cap and fill crankcase with good quality detergent oil.

Use MS classification SAE 5W-20 oil for operation below 400 F. Use MS classific:atio~ SAE 30 oil for

operation above 400 F .

3. During initial "Break-in" period, the oil should be checked often. .

4. Change oil after first two (2) hours. of operation and check oil level every five (5) operat~,:,g hours or each time machine is used.

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Shift the master clutch control to the Neutral position. Move the choke lever to full choke position. Move speed control lever to run position. Start the engine by pulling

rapidly on the recoil starter rope. As the engine starts and begins to warm up, gradually return the choke lever to the "No Choke" position. NOTE: Temperatures 10°F. and below use "Primer." Push primer button in and hold, pull engine slowly over compression once and 'release primer button. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START THE ENGINE WITH PRIMER BUTTON HELD IN. (Do not use primer with 110 volt

electric starter.)

If the engine should fail to start, refer to your engine

Instruction Manual.

ENGINE

STOPPING THE ENGINE

To stop the engine move the speed control lever to the stop

position or close the fuel shut-off valve under the gasoline

tank. The sparkplug wire. may also be removed to prevent accidental starting while. unattended. Always run engine a few minutes before storing to dry moisture that collects inside of engine from blowing snow.

BEFORE SNOW THROWING

1. Try your Snow Thrower machine in a large open space

with engine throttle in slow position. Learn to start, stop and back-up during this trial run.2. In rough areas, lower the adjustable skids.3. Remove stones, wire, cans, boards, bones or other solid

objects from area to be cleared.4. Always run engine a few minutes out-doors before throwing snow, to adjust engine and machine to outside

air temperature.

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