Yard-Man 31AE6GKF500 User manual

Brand: Yard-Man

Model: 31AE6GKF500

Category: Snow throwers

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

31AE5KLG801

Safety • Set-Up • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

Two-Stage Snow Thrower

iMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-

coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).

If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw

(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester

forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

ForUSCustomers:MTDLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019

PRINTEDIN U.S.A. ForCanadianCustomers:MTDProductsLtd.,P.O.BOX1386,KITCHENER,ONTARION2G4J1 769-03501

09/20/07

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower, it will help you assemble,

prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Table of Contents

Safety Labels ...................................................... 3

Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4

Setting UpYour Snow Thrower .......................... 6

Operating Your Snow Thrower ......................... 10

MakingAdjustments ......................................... 14

Maintaining Your Snow Thrower ...................... 16

Off-Season Storage .......................................... 19

Trouble Shooting .............................................. 20

Warranty ............................................................ 21

illustrated Parts Lists ....................................... 22

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING

YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,

please locatethe modelplateonthe equipmentandcopythe

the modelnumber andthe serial number tothe sample model

plate providedto theright.Youcan locatethe modelplate by

standing atthe operatingposition and looking downatthe

frame.

Model Number Serial Number

Num6ro de mod61e Num6ro de s6rier

XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

MTD LLC

OH 44136

PRODUCTS LIMITED

KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1

USA-www.mtdproducts.com 1-800-800-7310

CAN-www.mtdcanada.com 1-800-668-1238

Customer Support

Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased,

without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou havedifficulty assemblingthis productor have anyquestions regardingthe controls,operation ormaintenanceofthis unit,

youcan seek help from theexperts. Choosefromthe optionsbelow:

1. For US Customers: Visit www.yardman.comfor many usefulsuggestions,click on CustomerSupport button.

ForCanadian Customers: Visit www.yardman.cafor manyusefulsuggestions,click on CustomerSupport button.

2. Call a CustomerSupport Representative,

ForUSCustomers: 1-330-220-4MTD(4683)or 1-800-800-7310

ForCanadianCustomers: 1-800-668-1238

3. The enginemanufactureris responsiblefor all engine-relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,specifica-

tions,warranty andservice. Please referto the engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packedseparatelywith

your unit,for moreinformation.

Pleasehaveyour unit'smodel numberandserial number readywhen you call. See previoussection to locatethis information.

Youwill be askedto enterthe serialnumberin order to processyour call.

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ChuteClean-out

Tool

A chute clean-out tool isfastenedto the top

of theauger housingwith a mountingclip.The

tool isdesigned toclear a chuteassemblyof

ice and snow.

Thisitem is fastenedwith a cabletie atthe

factory.Cut thecable tie beforeoperatingthe

snowthrower.

_ WARNING: Never useyour

handsto clear a cloggedchute

assembly. Shut off engine and

remain behind handles until

all moving parts have stopped

before using the clean-out tool

to clear the chute assembly.

WARNING

This symbol points

out importantsafety

instructionswhich,

ifnot followed, could

endanger the per-

sonal safety and/or

propertyof yourself

and others. Read and

follow all instructions

inthis manual before

_ttempting to operate

this machine. Failure

to comply with these

instructionsmay

result in personal

injury.When you see

this symbol, HEED

iTS WARNING!

four Responsibility

::restrictthe use

ofthis power machine

to persons who read,

understand

and follow thewarnings

and instructions

inthis manual

and onthe machine.

WARNING

Thissymbolpoints

outimportantsafety

instructionswhich,

ifnotfollowed, could

endangerthe per-

sonalsafetyand/or

propertyofyourself

andothers.Readand

followallinstructions

inthismanualbefore

attemptingto operate

thismachine.Failure

i to complywith these

instructionsmay

; resultin personal

injury.Whenyou see

this symbol, HEED

iTS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use

of this powermachine

to personswho read,

understand

I andfollow thewarnings

and instructions

inthis manual

and onthe machine.

WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of itsconstituents,andcertain vehiclecompo-

nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancerand

birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.

DANGER: Thismachinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the safe operation practices in this

manual.As with any type of powerequipment,carelessnessor error onthe part ofthe operatorcan

result inseriousinjury.This machine iscapableof amputatinghands andfeet andthrowingobjects.

Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injuryor death.

Training

1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe

machineandin themanual(s)beforeattemptingto

assembleandoperate.Keepthismanualinasafe placefor

futureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacement

parts.

2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.

Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.

3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis

machine.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand

understandtheinstructionsandsafeoperationpractices

inthismanualandonthemachineandbetrainedand

supervisedbyan adult.

4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper

instruction.

5. Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Plan

yoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof material

towardroads,bystandersandthe like.

6. Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenatleast75feet

fromthe machinewhileit isin operation.Stopmachineif

anyoneentersthe area.

7. Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingor falling,especially

whenoperatinginreverse.

Preparation

1. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto be

used.Removealldoormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,

wiresandotherforeignobjects,whichcouldbetripped

overor thrownbythe auger/impeller.

2. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldsduring

operationand whileperforminganadjustmentor repair

toprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcan

causeseriousinjurytothe eyes.

3. Donotoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergar-

ments.Donotwearjewelry,longscarvesor otherloose

clothing,whichcould becomeentangledinmovingparts.

Wearfootwearwhichwill improvefootingonslippery

surfaces.

4. Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacle

forall unitswithelectric startengines.

5. Adjustcollectorhousingheighttocleargravelorcrushed

rocksurfaces.

6. Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingthe engine.

7. Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis

running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe

operator'smanual.

8. Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperature

beforestartingtoclearsnow.

Safe Handling of Gasoline

Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecare

in handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthe

vaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhen

gasolineisspilledonyourselfor yourclothes,whichcanignite.

Washyourskin andchangeclothesimmediately.

a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources

ofignition.

c. Neverfuel machineindoors.

d. Neverremovegascap oraddfuelwhilethe engineis hot

or running.

e. Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefuel-

ing.

f. Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethanY2inch

belowbottomoffiller neckto providespacefor fuel

expansion.

g. Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.

h. If gasolineis spilled,wipeitoff theengineand equip-

ment.Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5minutes

beforestartingtheengine.

i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere

there isan openflame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,

waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).

j. Allowmachinetocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.

Operation

1. Donot puthandsorfeet nearrotatingparts,inthe

auger/impellerhousingor chuteassembly.Contactwiththe

rotatingpartscanamputatehandsandfeet.

2. The auger/impellercontrolleveris asafetydevice.Never

bypassitsoperation.Doingsomakesthe machineunsafe

andmaycausepersonalinjury.

3. The controlleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirections

andautomaticallyreturntothe disengagedpositionwhen

released.

4. Neveroperatewitha missingor damagedchuteassembly.

Keepall safetydevicesin placeandworking.

5. Neverrunan engineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessand

deadlygas.

6. Donotoperatemachinewhile underthe influenceofalcohol

or drugs.

7. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causeaburn.Do

nottouch.

8. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossing

gravelsurfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortraffic.

9. Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperat-

ingonslopes.

10.Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards

windows,walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty

damageor personalinjury causedbyaricochet.

11.Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersand petsor

allow anyonein frontofthe machine.

12.Donotoverloadmachinecapacity byattemptingto clear

snowattoofast ofarate.

13.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.

Alwaysbesureofyourfootingand keepafirm holdonthe

handles.Walk,neverrun.

14.Disengagepowerto the auger/impellerwhentransportingor

notin use.

15.Neveroperatemachineat hightransportspeedsonslippery

surfaces.Lookdownandbehindandusecarewhen

backingup.

16.Ifthe machineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe

engine,disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundit against

the engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairany

damagebeforestartingandoperating.

17.Disengageallcontrolleversandstopenginebeforeyou

leavethe operatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait

untilthe auger/impellercomestoa completestop before

uncloggingthe chuteassembly,makinganyadjustments,or

inspections.

18.Neverputyourhandinthedischargeor collectoropenings.

Alwaysusethe clean-outtoolprovidedtounclogthe dis-

chargeopening.Donot unclogchuteassemblywhileengine

isrunning.Shutoffengineandremainbehindhandlesuntil

all movingpartshavestoppedbeforeunclogging.

19.Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe

manufacturer(e.g.wheelweights,tire chains,cabsetc.).

20. Ifsituationsoccurwhich arenotcoveredin thismanual,use

careandgoodjudgment.Callcustomerassistancefor the

nameof yournearestservicingdealer.

Maintenance & Storage

1. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper

operationregularly.Refertothe maintenanceandadjust-

mentsectionsofthis manual.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengage

allcontrolleversandstopthe engine.Waituntilthe

auger/impellercometo acompletestop.Disconnectthe

sparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe engineto prevent

unintendedstarting.

3. Checkboltsandscrewsfor propertightnessatfrequent

intervalstokeepthe machinein safeworkingcondition.

Also,visuallyinspectmachineforanydamage.

4. Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-speed

theengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafe

operatingspeedoftheengine.

5. Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjectto

wearanddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequently

checkallcomponentsand replacewith originalequipment

manufacturer's(OEM)partsonly."Useof partswhichdo

notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto

improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

6. Checkcontrolsperiodicallytoverify theyengageand

disengageproperlyandadjust,if necessary.Referto the

adjustmentsectioninthisoperator'smanualfor instructions.

7. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asneces-

sary.

8. Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,

etc.toprotectthe environment.

9. Priorto storing,runmachineafewminutestoclearsnow

frommachineandpreventfreezeupof auger/impeller.

10.Neverstorethemachineorfuel containerinsidewhere

thereisan openflame,sparkor pilotlightsuchasa water

heater,furnace,clothesdryeretc.

11.Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualforproperinstructions

onoff-seasonstorage.

Do not modify engine

Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donot modifyengineinany

way.Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcan leadto arunaway

engineandcauseit tooperateatunsafespeeds.Nevertamper

withfactorysettingofenginegovernor.

Notice regarding Emissions

Engineswhicharecertifiedto complywithCaliforniaandfederal

EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)

arecertifiedtooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,and may

includethefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModifica-

tion(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)ifso equipped.

Average Useful Life

AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommission

(CPSC)andthe U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),

thisproducthasanAverage UsefulLife ofseven(7)years,or

60hoursof operation.Attheend oftheAverage UsefulLife,

buya newmachineor havethe machineinspectedannuallyby

anauthorizedservicedealertoensurethat all mechanicaland

safetysystemsareworkingproperlyandnotwornexcessively.

Failuretodosocanresultin accidents,injuriesordeath.

WARNING

This symbolpoints

out important safety

instructions,which

if not followed, could

endanger the per-

sonalsafety and/or

property of yourself

and others. Read and

follow all instructions

in this rnanuai before

attempting to operate

this machine. Failure

to complywith these

instructionsmay

result in personal

injury.When you see

this symbol, HEED

IT'S WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use

ofthis powermachine

to personswho read,

understand

and followthe warnings

and instructions

in this manual

and onthe machine.

NOTE:Referencesto

rightorleftsideofthe

snowthroweraredeter-

minedfrombehindthe

unitintheoperating

position.

NOTE:ThisOperator's

Manualcoversseveral

models,handlepanels,

lightsandchutecranks

aresomefeaturesthat

mayvarybymodel.

Notallfeaturesrefer-

encedinthismanual

areapplicabletoall

snowthrowermodels.

NOTE:Tworeplace-

mentaugershearpins

areincludedwiththis

manual(orstowed

i intheplastichandle

panel).RefertoAugers

, intheMaintainance

i Sectionformore

informationregarding

shearpinreplacement.

IMPORTANT:Thesnowthrowerisshippedwithoil

andWITHOUTGASOLINE.Afterassembly,referto

separateenginemanualforproperfuelandengineoil

recommendations.

1. Observethelowerareaofthesnowthrowertobe sure

bothcablesarealignedwith rollerguides.

a. Pullupand backonupperhandleasshownin

Figure3-1.Alignupperhandlewiththelower

handle.

b. Tightenhandknobssecuringupperhandleto

lowerhandle.

Figure 3-1

2. Removewingnutand hexscrewfromchutecontrol

assemblyandclevispinandcotterpinfromchute

supportbracket.SeeFigure3-2.Positionthechute

assembly(forward-facing)overthechutebase.

3. Placechuteassemblyontochutebaseand secure

chutecontrolassemblytochutesupportbracketwith

clevispinandcotterpin removedearlier.SeeFigure

3-3.

Figure 3=2

Figure 3=3

4. Finishsecuringchutecontrolassemblytochute

supportbracketwithwingnutandhexscrewremoved

earlier.SeeFigure3-4.

Figure 3=4

5. Checkthatall cablesareproperlyroutedthroughthe

cableguideon topoftheengine.SeeFigure3-5.

Theextensioncordisfastenedwitha cabletietothe rear

oftheaugerhousingforshippingpurposes.Cutthecable

tieand removeit beforeoperatingthesnowthrower.

CAUTION:Priorto operating your

snowthrower, referto AugerControl

Teston page13.Readand follow all

instructionscarefully,and performall

adjustments to verify your snowthrower

isoperating safely and properly.

Figure 3=5

Shear Pin Storage (optional)

An areaforconvenientshearpin storageis locatedunder

theplasticdashpanel.SeeFigure3-6.

Figure 3=6

Setting U p

CAUTION

Priorto operating

your snow thrower,

refer to Auger Control

Test on page 13.

Read and follow all

instructionscare-

fully and perform all

adjustments to verify

your unit is operating

safely and properly.

WARNING

Neveruseyourhands

to cleansnowand

icefromthe chute

assemblyorauger

housing.

iMPORTANT

Underany circum-

stance do notexceed

manufacturer'srecom-

mendedpsi. Equaltire

pressureshouldbe

maintainedat all times.

i Excessivepressure

whenseatingbeads

maycausetire/rim

assemblyto burst

with forcesufficientto

cause seriousinjury

Referto sidewallof

tirefor recommended

pressure.

Figure 3=7

Drift Cutters (If Equipped)

Driftcuttersshouldbeusedwhenoperatingthesnow

throwerinheavydriftconditions.

Onmodelssoequipped,driftcuttersand hardware

areassembledtotheaugerhousinginverted.See

Figure3-7.

• Removethecarriageboltsandwingnutssecuringthe

driftcutterstothe housing.

• Repositiondrift cutterssotheyfaceforwardas shown

in Figure3-8.Securewithhardwarepreviously

removed,wingnutsshouldbefastenedon theoutside

ofthehousingasshown.

If yourunitisnot equippedwithdrift cutters,youmay

contactCustomerSupportas instructedonpage2 for

informationregardingpriceand availability.

SnowthrowerModel DriftCutterKit:

Allmodels 0EM-390-679

Figure 3=8

Clean-Out Tool

Clean=Out

Tool

Theclean-outtoolismountedtotherearoftheauger

housingandisdesignedtoclearacloggedchute.Refer

topage11forinstructionson howtoproperlyuseit.

NOTE: This itemisfastenedwith acabletie totherear

oftheaugerhousingatthefactory.Cutthecabletie

beforeoperatingthesnowthrower.

_ ARNING:Neveruseyourhandsto

clean snowand icefrom the chute

assembly or auger housing.

Figure 3-9

_jJ_

Lamp Wiring Harness (If equipped)

Theposton thecabletieattachingthelampwiring

harnessto thelowerhandleshouldbe pluggedintothe

holeinthelowerhandle. Pulltheslackportionofthe

wiringharnessthroughthecabletietopreventinterfer-

encewiththerecoilstarterhandle.

Figure 3-10

Skid Shoes

General Recommendations

Positiontheskidshoesbasedon surfaceconditions. 1.

Adjustupwardforhard-packedsnow.Adjustdownward

whenoperatingon gravelor crushedrocksurfaces.See 2.

"MakingAdjustment"Section.

Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)

Thetiresareover-inflatedforshippingpurposes.Check

thetirepressurebeforeoperatingthesnowthrower.Refer

tothetiresidewallfortiremanufacturer'srecommended

psianddeflate(or inflate)thetiresas necessary.

NOTE:Ifthetirepressureisnotequalinbothtires,the

unitmaynottravelina straightpathandtheshaveplate

maywearunevenly.

Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming

anymaintenance.

Thewarrantyon thissnowthrowerdoesnotcover

itemsthathavebeensubjectedtooperatorabuse

or negligence.Toreceivefullvaluefromwarranty,

operatormustmaintainthe snowthroweras

instructedhere.

3. Someadjustmentswillhaveto bemadeperiodically

tomaintainyourunitproperly.

4. Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesurethese

aretight.

ThrOWer

WARNING

Never use your hands

to clean snow and

ice from the chute

assembly or auger

housing,

i _ i i i

iMPORTANT

Underanycircum:

stance do not exceed

manufactureCs recom_

mended psL EqUaltire

pressure shouldbe

maintainedat alltimes:

Excessive pressure

when seating beads

may causetireirim

assembly toburSt

with forcesufficientto

cause seriousinjuryl

Refer tosidewallof

tire for rec0mmended

pressure:

ThrOWer

WARNING

Read,understand,

andfollow allinstruc-

tions andwarnings

onthe machineand

inthis manualbefore

operating.

Useextreme care

hen handling

gasoline.Gasoline is

extremelyflammable

andthe vapors are

explosive.Neverfuel

the machineindoors

or whilethe engine

is hot orrunning.

Extinguishcigarettes,

cigars,pipes and

other sourcesof

ignition.

HeatedHandles

Switch (en option)l-

Drive Control

Electric Start

GasCa

.Shift Lever

Four-Way

Chute ControlTM

uger Control

Headlight_ WheelSteering

Control 1

Oil EngineControls

RecoilStarter

Handle

ElectricStarterOutlet

Ignition

Key

Choke

Control

]ool

Throttle

1 If Equipped Shoe Control

• J

Figure 4-1

Nowthatyouhavesetup yoursnowthrowerforopera-

tion,getacquaintedwithits controlsandfeatures.These

aredescribedbelowandillustratedin Figure4-1.This

knowledgewillallowyoutouseyournewequipmentto

itsfullestpotential.

NOTE: Fordetailedstartinginstructionsandmore

informationonall enginecontrols,refertotheseparate

enginemanualpackedwithyourunit.

Shift Lever

Theshiftleverislocatedon therightside

ofthehandlepanel.Placetheshiftlever

intoanyofeightpositionstocontrolthe 4,

directionof travelandgroundspeed.

Forward 3

Yoursnowthrowerhassixforward(F)

speeds,withpositionnumberone (1) t 2

beingtheslowestspeed.

Reverse 1

Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R)

speeds,withpositionnumberone (1) R 1

beingtheslowerspeed.

Choke Control

III

Thechokecontrolisfoundontherearoftheengineand

isactivatedbyrotatingtheknobclockwise.Activatingthe

chokecontrolclosesthechokeplateon thecarburetor

andaidsinstartingtheengine.

Throttle Control

Thethrottlecontrolis locatedon theengine.

it regulatesthespeedoftheengineand

willshutoff theenginewhenpusheddown

completely.

Primer

Depressingtheprimerforcesfueldirectly

intotheengine'scarburetortoaidin cold-

weatherstarting.

Oil Fill

Engineoil levelcanbecheckedandoil

addedthroughtheoil fill.

Auger Control

Theaugercontrolislocatedontheleft handle.Squeeze

thecontrolgripagainstthehandletoengagetheaugers

andstartsnowthrowingaction.Releasetostop.

Drive Control/Auger Control Lock

f DRIVE -X

CONTROL

Thedrivecontrolislocatedontherighthandle.Squeeze

thecontrolgripagainstthehandletoengagethewheel

drive.Releasetostop.

Thedrivecontrolalsolockstheaugercontrolsoyoucan

operatethechutedirectionalcontrolwithoutinterrupting

thesnowthrowingprocess.If theaugercontrolisen-

gagedsimultaneouslywiththedrivecontrol,theoperator

canreleasetheaugercontrol(onthe lefthandle)and

theaugerswillremainengaged.Releasebothcontrolsto

stoptheaugersandwheeldrive.

iMPORTANT:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrolbefore

changingspeeds.

Four-Way Chute Control TM

CHUTE DiRECTiONAL CONTROL

CHUTETILTDOWN

jPUSH BUTTOHi

CHUTEROTATE

RIGHT

CHUTETiLTUP j

Thechutedirectionalcontrolislocatedon theleftsideof

thedashpanel.

* Tochangethedirectioninwhichsnowisthrown,

squeezethe buttononthejoy-stickandpivotthe

joy-stickto therightortotheleft.

* Tochangetheangle/distancewhichsnowisthrown,

pivotthejoy-stickforwardor backward.

Wheel Steering Controls

Theleftand rightwheelsteeringcontrolsarelocatedon

theundersideofthehandles.Squeezetherightcontrolto

turnright;squeezetheleftcontroltoturnleft.

NOTE:Operatethesnowthrowerinopenareasuntilyou

arefamiliarwiththesecontrols.

Ignition Key

Theignitionkeymustbe insertedandsnappedinplace

inorderfortheenginetostart. Removetheignitionkeyto

preventunauthorizeduseofequipment.DoNOTattempt

toturnthekey.

Clean-Out Tool

WARNING:Neveruseyourhandsto

clear aclogged chute assembly.Shut

off engine and remain behind handles

until ail moving partshavestopped

before unclogging.

Releaseboththeaugercontroland thedrive/auger

controllock.

Stoptheenginebymovingthethrottletothestop

position.

Removetheclean-outtoolfromthemountingclip.

Usetheshovel-shapedendoftheclean-outtoolto

removeanysnowandiceinthechuteassembly.

Re-fastentheclean-outtoolto themountingclipon

therearoftheaugerhousingandrestartengine.

Whilestandingin theoperator'sposition(behindthe

snowthrower),engagetheaugercontrolfora few

secondsto clearanyremainingsnowor icefromthe

chuteassemblybeforecontinuingtoclearsnow.

Heated Handles Switch (if Equipped)

Thisswitchis locatedon therightsideofthesnow

throwerdashpanel.Toactivatetheheatedhandles,

toggletheswitchtotherightto generateheatwithinthe

handlegrips.ToggletheswitchtothelefttotheOFF

positionafterusingthesnowthrower.

NOTE:Theheatedhandlesgripsarea complimentto,

nota substitutefor,propercoldweatherouterwearfor

theoperator'shands.Itis recommendedthatthesnow

throweroperatorweargloves/mittenstoavoidextremities

ofwinterwhileoperatingthis equipment.

Operating

Snow

Throwe r

WARNING

The operation of

any snow thrower

can result inforeign

objects being thrown

intothe eyes, which

can damage your

eyes severely. Always

wear safety glasses

while operating the

snow thrower, or while

performing any adjust-

ments or repairs on it.

Besure no one other

than the operator is

standing near the sno_

thrower while starting

engine or operating

snow thrower. Never

run engine indoors or

in enclosed, poorly

ventilated areas. En-

gine exhaust contains

carbon monoxide, an

odorless and deadly

gas. Keep hands, feet,

hair and loose clothing

away from any moving

parts on engine and

snow thrower.

WARNING

Read, understand,

and follow all instruc-

tions and warnings

on the machineand

inthis manual before

operating.

Useextreme care

when handling

gasoline.Gasoline is

extremelyflammable

and the vapors are

explosive.Neverfuel

the machine indoors

or while the engine

is hotor running.

Extinguishciga-

rettes, cigars, pipes

and other sources of

ignition.

Ifyour home'swiring

systemis not a

three-wire grounded

system,do not use

this electric starter

under any condi-

tions.

If your home

electricalsystem

is grounded,

but a three-hole

receptacleisnot

available, do not use

yoursnow throweCs

electricstarter.

Gas & Oil Fill-Up

Servicetheenginewithgasolineandoil asinstructedin

theseparateenginemanualpackedwithyourunit.Read

instructionscarefully.

Starting The Engine

1. Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplug.Makecertainthe

metalloopon theendofthesparkplugwire(inside

therubberboot)isfastenedsecurelyoverthe metal

tiponthesparkplug.

2. Makecertainboththeaugercontrolanddrivecontrol

arein thedisengaged(released)position.

3. Movethrottlecontrolupto FASTposition.Insert

ignitionkeyintoslot.Makesureitsnapsintoplace.

Donotattempttoturnthekey.

7. Whendisconnectingtheextensioncord,always

unplugtheendat thethree-prongwalloutletbefore

unpluggingtheoppositeendfromthesnowthrower.

Recoil Starter

1. Rotatechokecontrolto FULLchokeposition(cold

enginestart).

NOTE:Iftheengineisalreadywarm,placechokecontrol

intheOFFpositioninsteadof FULL.

2. Pushthe primertwoor threetimesforcoldengine

start,makingsuretocoverventholeinthecenterof

theprimerwhenpushing.

NOTE:DONOTuseprimerto restarta warmengine

aftera shortshutdown.

NOTE:Theenginecannotstartunlessthekeyis

insertedintoignitionswitch.

Electric Starter

1. Determinethatyourhome'swiringisa three-wire

groundedsystem.Ask a licensedelectricianifyouare

notcertain.

WARNING:Theoptional electricstarter

isequippedwith a grounded three-wirepowercordand plug,and isdesigned

to operateon 120voltAC household

current.It must beusedwith a properly

grounded three-prong receptacle atall

times to avoidthe possibilityof electric

shock.Followall instructionscarefully

priorto operating the electric starter,

ifyouhavea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceed

asfollows:

1. Plugtheextensioncordintotheoutletlocatedon the

engine'ssurface.Plugtheotherendofextensioncord

intoa three-prong120-volt,grounded,ACoutletina

well-ventilatedarea.

2. RotatechokecontroltoFULLchokeposition(fora

coldenginestart).

NOTE:Iftheengineisalreadywarm,placechokecontrol

inthe OFFpositioninsteadofFULL.

3. Pushtheprimertwoor threetimesforcoldengine

start,makingsuretocoverventholein thecenterof

theprimerwhenpushing.

NOTE:DONOTuseprimertorestartawarmengine

aftera shortshutdown.

4. Pushstarterbuttontostartengine.

5. Oncetheenginestarts,immediatelyreleasestarter

button.

6. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontrol

totheOFFposition.Iftheenginefalters,quickly

rotatethechokecontrolbackto FULLand thenslowly

intotheOFFpositionagain.

NOTE:Additionalprimingmaybe necessaryifthe

temperatureisbelow150Fahrenheit.

3. Graspthe recoilstarterhandleand slowlypullthe

ropeout.Atthepointwhereitbecomesslightlyharder

topulltherope,slowlyallowthe ropeto recoil.

4. Pullthe starterhandlewitha firm,rapidstroke.Donot

releasethehandleandallowitto snapback.Keepa

firmholdon thestarterhandleandallowitto slowly

recoil.

Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontrol

totheOFFposition.Iftheenginefalters,quicklyrotate

thechokecontrolbacktothe FULLpositionandthen

slowlyintotheOFFpositionagain.

NOTE:Allowtheenginetowarmup fora few minutes

afterstarting.Theenginewillnotdevelopfull poweruntil

itreachesoperatingtemperatures.

Stopping The Engine

Runenginefora fewminutesbeforestoppingtohelpdry

offanymoistureontheengine.

Tohelppreventpossiblestarterfreeze-up,proceedas

follows:

Electric Starter (if Equipped)

1. Connectextensioncordtotheelectricstarteroutlet

ontheengine,thento120voltACoutlet.

2. Withtheenginerunning,pushthestarterbuttonand

allowthe starterforspinforseveralseconds.The

noisemadebythestarterisnormal.Theengine's

starteris notbeingharmed.

3. Whendisconnectingtheextensioncord,always

unplugtheendat thethree-prongwalloutletbefore

unpluggingtheoppositeendfromthesnowthrower.

4. MovethrottlecontroltoSTOPposition.

5. Removetheignitionkey(Donotturnkey)to prevent

unauthorizeduseofequipment.

6. Wipeallsnowandmoisturefromtheareaaroundthe

engineaswellastheareainandaroundthedrive

controlandaugercontrol.Also,engageandrelease

bothcontrolsseveraltimes.

NOTE:Keepthekeyin a safeplace.Theenginecannot

startwithouttheignitionkey.

Recoil Starter

1. Withenginerunning,pullstarterropewitha rapid,

continuousfullarmstrokethreeor fourtimes.Pulling

thestarterropewillproducea loudclatteringsound,

whichisnotharmfultoengine.

2. MovethrottlecontroltoSTOPposition.

3. Removethe ignitionkey(Donotturnkey)toprevent

unauthorizeduseofequipment.

NOTE:Keepthekeyin a safeplace.Theenginecannot

startwithouttheignitionkey.

4. Wipeall snowandmoisturefromtheareaaroundthe

engineaswellastheareain andaroundthedrive

controlandaugercontrol.Also,engageand release

bothcontrolsseveraltimes.

To Engage Drive

Withtheenginerunningneartopspeed,move

shiftleverto oneof sixFORWARDpositionsor two

REVERSEpositions.Selecta speedappropriatefor

thesnowconditionsthatexist.

2. Squeezedrivecontrolagainsttherighthandleand

thesnowthrowerwillmove.Releaseitandthedrive

motionwillstop.

3. Toturnthe unitleftor right,squeezetherespective

wheelsteeringcontrol.SeeFigure4-1.

To Engage Augers

1. Toengageaugersand startsnowthrowing,squeeze

thelefthandaugercontrolagainsttheleft handle.

Releaseto stopaugers.

2. Whiletheaugercontrolisengaged,squeezethedrive

controltomove,releasetostop.Donotshiftspeeds

whilethedriveisengaged.

NOTE:Thissameleveralsolocksaugercontrolsoyou

canturnthechutecontrolwithoutinterruptingthesnow

throwingprocess.

3. Releasetheaugercontrol;theinterlockmechanism

shouldkeeptheaugercontrolengageduntilthedrive

controlis released.

Releasethedrivecontrolto stopboththeaugersand

thewheeldrive.Tostoptheauger,bothleversmust

be released.

Auger Control Test

Performthefollowingtestbeforeoperatingyoursnow

throwerforthefirsttimeandatthestartofeachwinter.

Checktheadjustmentoftheaugercontrolasfollows:

1. Whentheaugercontrolisreleasedandinthe

disengaged"up"position,thecableshouldhavevery

littleslack.It shouldNOTbetight.

2. Ina well-ventilatedarea,startthesnowthrower

engineasinstructedonthepreviouspage.Makesure

thethrottleissetin theFASTposition.

3. Whilestandingin theoperator'sposition(behindthe

snowthrower),engagetheauger.

4. Allowtheaugerto remainengagedforapproximately

ten(10)secondsbeforereleasingtheaugercontrol.

Repeatthisseveraltimes.

5. Withthethrottlecontrolin theFAST(rabbit)position

andtheaugercontrolinthedisengaged"up"position,

walktothefrontofthemachine.

6. Confirmthattheaugerhascompletelystopped

rotatingandshowsNOsignsofmotion.Iftheauger

showsANYsignsofrotating,immediatelyreturnto

theoperator'spositionandshutofftheengine.Wait

forALLmovingpartstostopbeforere-adjustingthe

augercontrol.

7. Toreadjustthecontrolcable,loosentheupperhex

nutontheaugercablebracket.

8. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(or

downwardtoincreasecabletension).See Figure4-2.

9. Retightentheupperhexnut.

10.RepeatAugerControlTesttoverifyproperadjustment

hasbeenachieved.

Figure 4=2

WARNING

Never useyour hands

tocleansnowand

ice from the chute

assembly orauger

The muffler, engine

and surrounding

areas become hot

and cancausea

burn, Do not touch,

When selecting a

Drive Speed, usethe

slower speeds until

!ou are comfortable

and familiar withthe

operation of the snow

thrower.

NEVERreposition the

shift lever (change

speeds or direction

of travel) without first

releasing the drive

control and bringing

the snow thrower

to a complete stop.

Doingso will result in

_remature wear to the

snow thrower's drive

system.

WARNING

Read, understand,

and follow all instruc-

tions and warnings

on the machine and

inthis manual before

operating.

i Never attempt to

make any adjust-

i merits while the

engine is running,

i exceptwhere speci-

fied in operator's

' manual.

Shift Cable

If thefullrangeofspeeds(forwardandreverse)cannot

beachieved,refertothefiguretotheleftandadjustthe

shiftcableasfollows:

1. Placetheshiftleverin thefastest forwardspeed

position.

2. Loosenthehexnuton theshiftcableindexbracket.

SeeFigure5-1.

3. Pivotthebracketdownwardtotakeupslackinthe

cable.

4. Retightenthehexnut.

5. Checkforcorrectadjustmentbeforeoperatingthe

snowthrower.

Figure 5=1

Chute Control

Oncea seasonorevery25hoursofoperation,whichever

isearlier,checkwhetherthefour-waychutecontroFM

cableshaveslackened,ifthechutedoesnotrotate

fullyor itspitchcannotbe movedup ordown,thechute

controlcableswillhavetobeadjusted.

Toadjustthesecables,proceedasfollows:

1. Totightencable,loosenthetopnutand tightenthe

bottomnuton thecable.

2. Adjustequallyon bothsidesbyworkingonboth

cables.SeeFigure5-2.

Figure 5=2

Figure 5=3

Drive Control & Shift Lever

Whenthedrivecontrolisreleasedandin thedisengaged

"up"position,thecableshouldhaveverylittleslack.It

shouldNOTbetight.

Checktheadjustmentofthedrivecontrolasfollows:

1. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,pushthesnowthrower

gentlyforward.Theunitshouldrollfreely.

2. Engagethedrivecontrolandgentlyattempttopush

thesnowthrowerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn.

Theunitshouldnotrollfreely.

3. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,movetheshiftlever

backandforthbetweentheR2positionandtheF6

positionseveraltimes.Thereshouldbeno resistance

in theshiftlever.

4. If anyoftheabovetestsfailed,thedrivecableisin

needofadjustment.Proceedasfollows:

5. Loosenthelowerhexnutonthedrivecablebracket.

SeeFigure5-3.

6. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(or

downwardto increasecabletension).

7. Retightenthelowerhexnut.

Youcanalsochecktheadjustmentasfollows:

1. Withthesnowthrowertippedforward(becertainto

draingasolineorplaceplasticfilm underthegascapif

thesnowthrowerhasalreadybeenoperated),remove

theframecoverunderneaththesnowthrowerby

removingtheself-tappingscrews. SeeFigure6-5on

page17.

2. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,theremustbe 1/8"

clearancebetweenthefrictionwheelandthedrive

pulleyin all positionsof theshiftlever.

3. Withthedrivecontrolengaged,thefrictionwheelmust

contactthedrivepulley.SeeFigure6-8.

4. Ifadjustmentisnecessary,loosenthelowerhexnut

on thedrivecableindexbracketandpivotthebracket

upwardor downwardasnecessary.Referto Figure

5-3.Tightenthelowerhexnuttosecurethebracket

whencorrectadjustmentisreached.

5. Reassembletheframecoverand returntheunitback

to itsoperatingposition.

NOTE:ifyouplacedplasticunderthegascap,becertain

to removeit now.

Skid Shoes

Thespacebetweenthisshaveplateandthegroundcan

be adjusted.Forclosesnowremoval,placeskidshoesin

thelowposition.Usemiddleorhighpositionwhenareato

be clearedis uneven.

1.Adjustskidshoesbylooseningthefourlocknuts

andcarriageboltsand movingskid shoestodesired

position.SeeFigure5-4 or5-5.

2. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceofskidshoes

areagainstthegroundtoavoidunevenwearon the

skidshoes.

3. Tightennutsandboltssecurely.

NOTE: Somemodelsareequippedwith heavydutyskid

shoesandmaybeturnedoverto increasetheirlifespan.

See Figure5-5. If shoesareturnedtheymustalso

changesidestoensurethe"A"on theshoeistowardsthe

frontoftheunit.

Figure 5-4 - Standard Skid Shoe

Auger Control

Toadjusttheaugercontrol,referto page13.

Figure 5-5 - Reversible Skid Shoe

Mak ng

AdjuStments

IMPORTANT

It is notrecommended

that you operatethis

snowthrower on gravel

as loosegravelcan be

easilypickedupand

thrownby theauger

causingpersonalinjury

ordamageto the snow

thrower,

Iffor some reason.

you haveto operate

the snowthroweron

gravel,keepthe skid

shoe inthe highest

positionfor maximum

clearance betweenthe

groundand the shave

plate.

Maintainin,

Keepall greaseandoil

Offof therubber friction

wheeland aluminum

drive ,

Engine

Refertotheseparateenginemanualpackedwithyour

unitforall enginemaintenance.

Lubrication

Engine

Refertotheseparateenginemanualpackedwithyour

unitforall enginelubricationinstructions.

Gear Shaft

Thegear(hex)shaftshouldbelubricatedatleastonce

a seasonor afterevery25 hoursofoperation.

1. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupand forwardso

thatit restson theaugerhousing.

2. Removethelowerframecoverbyremovingthetwo

screwswhichsecureit.

Applya lightcoatingofan all-weathermulti-purpose

oilto thehexshaft.SeeFigure6-1.

NOTE:Avoidgettingoil on rubberfrictionwheeland

aluminumdriveplate.

Wheels

Atleastoncea season,removebothwheels.Cleanand

coattheaxleswitha multipurposeautomotivegrease

beforereinstallingwheels.

Chute Directional Control (optional)

Oncea season,thejoystickshouldbelubricatedwith

petroleumjelly,linseedoil,mineraloil,paraffinwaxor

3-in-1oil.

Auger Shaft

Atleastoncea season,removetheshearpinson auger

shaft.Spraylubricantinsideshaft,aroundthe spacers.

Alsolubricatetheflangebearingsfoundateitherendof

theshaft.SeeFigure6-2.

Augers

• Theaugersaresecuredtothespiralshaftwithtwo

shearpinsandcotterpins.If theaugershouldstrike

a foreignobjector icejam,thesnowthroweris

designedsothatthepinsmayshear.RefertoFigure

6-2.

If theaugerswillnotturn,checkto seeifthepins

havesheared.Onesetof replacementshearpins

hasbeenprovidedwiththesnowthrower.When

replacingpins,sprayanoil lubricantintoshaftbefore

insertingnewpins.

Shave Plate and Skid Shoes

Theshaveplateand skidshoesonthebottomofthe

snowthroweraresubjecttowear.Theyshouldbe

checkedperiodicallyandreplacedwhennecessary.

Toremoveskidshoes:

Removethefourcarriageboltsandhexflangenuts

whichsecurethemtothesnowthrower.

Reassemblenewskidshoeswiththefourcarriage

bolts(twooneachside)andhexflangenuts.Refer

toFigure6-3.

Figure 6-1

Figure 6=2

Figure 6=3

Toremoveshaveplate:

1. Removethecarriageboltsand hexnutswhichattach

itandtheskidshoesto thesnowthrowerhousing.

2. Reassemblenewshaveplate,makingsureheadsof

carriageboltsaretotheinsideofhousing.Tighten

securely.

Auger Belt Replacement

Toremoveand replaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt,

proceedasfollows:

1. Removetheplasticbeltcoveronthefrontofthe

enginebyremovingthetwo self-tappingscrews.See

Figure6-4.

Figure 6-4

NOTE:Drainthegasolinefromthesnowthrower,or

placea pieceofplasticunderthegascap.

Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerup andforwardso

thatit restson theaugerhousing.Removetheframe

coverfromtheundersideofthesnowthrowerby

removingfourself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.

SeeFigure6-5.

Rolltheaugerbeltoff theenginepulley.SeeFigure

6-6.

a. Loosenand removetheshoulderscrewwhich

actsasa beltkeeper.See Figure6-7.

b. Unhookthesupportbracketspringfromthe

frame.

Removethe beltfromaroundtheaugerpulley,and

slipthe beltbetweenthesupportbracketandthe

augerpulley.Reassembleaugerbeltbyfollowing

instructionsin reverseorder.SeeFigure6-8.

NOTE:DoNOTforgettoreinstalltheshoulderscrew

andreconnectthespringtotheframeafterinstalling

a replacementaugerbeltandto removethepieceof

plasticfromunderthegascap.

Figure 6-5

Figure 6-6

Figure 6-7

Figure 6-8

i _ ii i

Maintaining

You rSnow

Th rower

NOTE: Although

multi-viscosityoils

(5W30, 10W30etc.)

improvestarting in cold

weather,these multi-

viscosity oilsalso result

in higher oil consump-

tion when usedabove

32°F (O°C).Checkyour

snowthrower's engine

oil levelmorefrequently

to avoid possible

enginedamagefrom

runninglow onoil.

NOTE: Do not sand-

blastspark plug. Spark

plugshould becleaned

by scraping or wire

brushingand washing

with a commercial

solvent.

IMPORTANT

NEVERreplacethe

auger shearpins with

standardpins.Any

damageto theauger

gearboxor othercom-

ponents as a resultof

(Jongso,wil NOTbe

covered byyoursnow

thrower'swarranty.

NEVER replacethe

auger shearpinswith

standardhex pins.

Anydamage to the

auger gearboxor

other components

as a resultd failing

to do sowill NOTbe

coveredby your snow

thrower'swarranty.

Drive Belt Replacement

Toremoveand replaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt,

proceedasfollows:

1. Removetheplasticbeltcoveron thefrontofthe

enginebyremovingthetwoself-tappingscrews.See

Figure6-4.

2. Drainthegasolinefromthe snowthrower,or placea

pieceofplasticunderthegascap.

3. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupand forwardso

thatit restson theaugerhousing.SeeFigure6-5.

4. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideofthe

snowthrowerbyremovingfourself-tappingscrews

whichsecureit.See Figure6-5.

5. a. Useawrenchtopivottheidlerpulleytowardthe

right.SeeFigure6-9.

b. Rolltheaugerbeltoff theenginepulley.

c. Liftthedrivebeltoffenginepulley.

6. Slipthedrivebeltoff thepulleyandbetweenfriction

wheelandfrictionwheeldisc.SeeFigure6-10.

7 Removeandreplacebeltinthe reverseorder.

Friction Wheel Inspection

If thesnowthrowerfailsto drivewiththedrivecontrol

engaged,andperformingthedrivecontrolcableadjust-

mentfailstocorrecttheproblem,thefrictionwheelmay

needtobereplaced.

NOTE:Specialtoolsarerequiredand severalcom-

ponentsmustberemovedand inordertoreplacethe

snowthrower'sfrictionwheelrubber.Seeanauthorized

ServiceDealertohavethefrictionwheelrubber

replacedor phoneCustomerSupportasinstructedon

page2 forinformationon orderinga ServiceManual.

Toinspectthefrictionwheel,proceedasfollows:

1. Placea pieceofplasticunderthegascapand

tightensecurely.

2. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupand forwardso

thatit restson theaugerhousing.SeeFigure6-5.

3. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideofthe

snowthrowerbyremovingfourself-tappingscrews

whichsecureit.See Figure6-5.

4. Examinethefrictionwheelforsignsofwearor

cracking.See Figure6-11.

Figure 6=9

Figure 6=10

Figure 6=11

Observethefollowing,whenpreparingyoursnowthrower

foroff-seasonstorage:

* Drainfuelintoan approvedcontaineroutdoors,away

fromanyopenflame.Allowenginetocool.Extinguish

cigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesofignition

priortodrainingfuel.Fuelleft inengineduringwarm

weatherdeterioratesand willcauseseriousstarting

problems.

* Ifunitistobe storedover30days,prepareforstorage

asinstructedintheseparateenginemanualpacked

withyourunit.

* Runengineuntilfueltankisemptyandenginestops

dueto lackof fuel.

* Removegasolinefromcarburetorandfueltankto

preventgumdepositsfromformingonthesepartsand

causingpossiblemalfunctionofengine.

* Draincarburetorbypressingupwardon bowldrain,

locatedbelowthecarburetorcover.

* Fuelstabilizers,suchas STA-BIL®,areanacceptable

alternativeinminimizingtheformationoffuelgum

depositsduringstorage.Donotdraincarburetorif

usinga fuelstabilizer.

* Wipeequipmentwithan oiledragtopreventrust.

* Removesparkplugand pouroneounceofengineoil

throughsparkplugholeintocylinder.Coversparkplug

holewith rag.Crankengineseveraltimestodistribute

oil. Replacesparkplug.

* Followthelubricationrecommendationsfoundinthe

MaintenanceSection.

* Alwaysstorethesnowthrowerin aclean,dryarea.

WARNING

Never store snow

thrower with fuel

in tank indoorsor

in poorly ventilated

areas, where fuel

fumes may reach an

open flame, spark

or pilotlight as on a

furnace, water heater,

clothes dryer or gas

appliance.

Drain fuel intoan

approved container

outdoors, away from

any open flame. Be

certain engine is

cool. Donot smoke.

Fuel leftin engine

during warm weather

deteriorates and wiii

cause serious

starting problems.

Do not drain

carburetor if

usingfuel stabilizer.

Never use engine or

carburetor cleaning

products in the fuel

tank or permanent

damage may occur.

Problem Cause Remedy

Enr,inefailsto start - 1. ChokenotinONposition. 1 MovechoketoONpost on

2. Sparkplugwiredisconnected, 2. Connectwiretosparkplug.

3. Fueltankemptyorstalefuel. 3. Filltankwithclean freshgasoline.

4. Enginenotprimed. 4. Primeengineasinstructedin

Ible-

OperatingYourSnowThrower.

5. Fauty sparkpug. • •

_,.w, L,__hOo_lr_n 5 Clean,adjustgap,or replace

6. Blockedfuelline, 6, Cleanfuelline.

7. Safetykeynotin ignitionon engine. 7. Insertkeyfully intotheswitch.

I 8. Fuelshut-ffvalveclosed,(If Equipped) 8. Openfuelshut-offvalve.

Engineruns erratic 1. UnitrunningonCHOKE. 1. MovechokelevertoOFFposition.

2. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel. 2. Cleanfuelline;fill tankwithclean,

NOTE:Thissection freshgasoline.

addressesminor 3. Waterordirt infuelsystem. 3. Drainfueltank.Refillwith

service issues.For freshfuel.

further details,contact 4. Carburetoroutofadjustment. 4. ContactServiceCenter.

customerassistance.

Engineoverheats 1. Carburetornotadjustedproperly. 1. ContactServtceCenter.

Excessive 1. Loosepartsordamagedauger. 1. Stopengineimmediatelyand

Vibration disconnectsparkplugwire.Tighten

all boltsandnuts.Ifvibration

continues,haveunitservicedbya

ServiceCenter.

Lossof power 1. Sparkplugwireloose. 1. Connectandtightensparkplug

wire.

2. Gascapventholepugged. 2. Removeiceandsnowfromgas

cap.Be certainventholeisclear.

. 3. Exhaustportplugged. 3. ContactServiceCenter.

Unit fails

to propelitself

1. Drivecontrolcablein needofadjust-

ment.

2. Drivebeltlooseor damaged.

5. Shearpin(s)sheared.

1. Adjustdrivecontrolcable.Referto

"Adjustments".

2. Replacedrivebelt.

1. Stopengineimmediatelyand

disconnectsparkplugwire.Clean

chuteassemblyandinsideofauger

housingwith clean-outtoolora

stick.

2. Stopengineimmediatelyand

disconnectsparkplugwire.

Removeobjectfromaugerwth

clean-outtoolora stick,

3. Referto AugerControlTest .

4. Referto Maintenancesection.

5. Replacewith newshearpin(s).

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