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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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This manual contains important safety and operating instructions. Read all instructions and
follow them with use of this product.
Contact Information ....................................................................2
Table of Contents ........................................................................ 3
Safety Information ......................................................................4
General Safety ......................................................................................... 4
Preparation For Use .................................................................................4
Safe Handling of Gasoline .......................................................................4
Operation .................................................................................................5
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute .......................................................6
Maintenance and Storage .......................................................................6
Safety Definitions ................................................................................... 7
Safety Symbols ........................................................................................ 7
Operation Symbols ..................................................................................8
Features ..................................................................................... 10
Know Your Snowblower ..........................................................................10
Engine....................................................................................................10
Assembly .....................................................................................12
Unpacking ...............................................................................................12
Additional Parts ......................................................................................12
Tools Required .........................................................................................12
Assembly Parts .......................................................................................12
Assembly .................................................................................................15
Wheels and Shoes .................................................................................15
Handle ...................................................................................................15
Speed Control Connecting Lever ..........................................................16
Self-Drive Control Wire And Auger Control Wire ..................................16
Snow Discharge Support ......................................................................17
Snow Discharge Chute .......................................................................... 17
Discharge Chute Rotation Lever ..........................................................18
Operation ................................................................................... 19
Before Operation .....................................................................................19
Check the General Condition................................................................19
Check the Engine ..................................................................................19
Operation ................................................................................................19
Starting the Engine ..............................................................................19
Stopping the Engine .............................................................................21
Operation at High Altitude ...................................................................21
Operating the Machine ...........................................................................21
Control Levers .......................................................................................21
Drive System........................................................................................22
Adjusting the Snow Discharge Direction and Height .......................... 22
Adjusting the Snow Shoes .....................................................................23
To Adjust the Shoes ............................................................................. 23
After Use .............................................................................................. 24
Maintenance ..............................................................................24
Servicing ................................................................................................24
Safety Precautions ..............................................................................24
Maintenance .......................................................................................... 25
Regular Service Periods ....................................................................... 25
Refueling ..............................................................................................26
Adding Fuel ..........................................................................................26
Check Engine Oil Level ......................................................................... 26
Oil Change ............................................................................................ 27
Replacing Shear Pins ...........................................................................28
Adjusting Self-Drive Control Handle Cable .........................................29
Adjusting Auger Control Cable.............................................................29
Replace Auger Drive Belt Without Splitting the
Snowblower Body (Option 1) ................................................................30
Replace Auger Drive Belt – Splitting the
Snowblower Body (Option 2) ............................................................... 34
Repair or Replace Friction Disc ........................................................... 36
Lubrication ...........................................................................................38
Long-Term Storage ............................................................................... 38
Transporting ......................................................................................... 38
Specifications ...........................................................................39
Specifications .......................................................................................39
Snowblower Specifications.................................................................39
Engine Specifications..........................................................................39
Oil Specifications ................................................................................39
Fuel Specifications ..............................................................................39
Parts List Diagram .................................................................................40
Parts List.................................................................................................41
Engine Parts List Diagram......................................................................46
Parts List................................................................................................ 47
Troubleshooting .........................................................................50
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................50
Warranty Information .................................................................51
2-Year Limited Warranty ........................................................................51
Additional Limitations .........................................................................52
Notice To Consumer .............................................................................52