OPERATION
TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 17)
TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 17)
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be
NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 19)
The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped, from
the factory, already filled with oil.
used to adjust the skid plates.
used to adjust the skid plates.
Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing
Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing
and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the
and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the
1.
Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground.
ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height
ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height
for current surface conditions. For removal of snow in
2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert
the dipstick and screw tight, wait for a few seconds,
remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until
“FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
for current surface conditions. For removal of snow in
normal conditions, such as a paved driveway or sidewalk,
normal conditions, such as a paved driveway or sidewalk,
place skid plates in the highest position (lowest scraper
place skid plates in the highest position (lowest scraper
clearance) to give a 1/8" clearance between the scraper
clearance) to give a 1/8" clearance between the scraper
bar and the ground. Use a middle position if the surface
bar and the ground. Use a middle position if the surface
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To change engine oil, see “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL”
in the Maintenance section of this manual.
to be cleared is uneven.
to be cleared is uneven.
NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower
NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 18)
overgravelorrockysurfaces.Objectssuchasgravel,rocks
overgravelorrockysurfaces.Objectssuchasgravel,rocks
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Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over-
fill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with
a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the
or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the
impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property
impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property
damage or damage to the snow thrower.
damage or damage to the snow thrower.
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•
If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface,
If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface,
use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted
use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted
to lowest (highest scraper clearance) position.
to lowest (highest scraper clearance) position.
WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
1.
1.
Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.
2.
Adjust skid plates by loosening the hex nuts, then
Adjust skid plates by loosening the rear 1/2" hex nut
moving skid plate to desired position. Be sure both
only,thenmovingskidplatetodesiredposition.Besure
plates are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.
both plates are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.
CAUTION:
Alcohol blended fuels (called
HIGH POSITION
(LOW GROUND
CLEARANCE)
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can at-
tract moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas
can damage the fuel system of an engine while
in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel
system should be emptied before storage of
AUGER
HOUSING
SCRAPER BAR
SKID PLATE
30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start
HEX
NUTS
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. SeeStorageInstructionsforadditional
information. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
LOW POSITION (HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE)
FIG. 17
SCRAPER BAR
The scraper bar is not adjustable, but is reversible. After
considerable use it may become worn. When it has worn
almost to the edge of the housing, it can be reversed,
providing additional service before requiring replacement.
Replace a damaged or worn scraper bar.
CHOKE CONTROL
THROTTLE PRIMER
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP /
DIPSTICK
TO USE DRIFT CUTTERS (See Fig. 18)
Use the drift cutters to cut through deep snowdrifts that
SAFETY
IGNITION
KEY
are higher than the front of the snow thrower.
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Loosen upper adjustment nut enough to allow drift
cutter to be raised to highest position and tighten nut
securely. Repeat for opposite side of snow thrower.
When not using drift cutters, loosen adjustment nut,
lower to storage position and tighten nut securely.
AUGER
HOUSING
GASOLINE
FILLER CAP
STORAGE
POSITION
DRIFT
CUTTER
FUEL SHUT-
OFF VALVE
RECOIL
STARTER
HANDLE
STARTER BUTTON
POWER CORD PLUG
ADJUST-
MENT NUT
NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION.
ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.
FIG. 18
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FIG. 19
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