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Introduction 

This  machine  is  intended  for  use  by  residential 
homeowners. It is primarily designed to remove 
snow  from  paved  surfaces,  such  as  driveways, 
sidewalks,  and  other  surfaces  for  traffic  on 
residential  or  commercial  properties.  It  is  not 
designed  to  remove  materials  other  than  snow, 
nor is it designed to clear off gravel surfaces. 

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate 
and  maintain  your  product  properly,  and  to  avoid 
injury  and  product  damage.  You  are  responsible 
for operating the product properly and safely. 

 

 

 

 

This  is  the  safety  alert  symbol.  It  alerts  you  to 
potential  personal injury hazards.  Follow all safety 
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible 
injury or death. 

This  manual  uses  two  words  to  highlight 
information:  ―

Important

‖  calls  attention  to  special 

mechanical  information  and  ―

Note

‖  emphasizes 

general information worthy of special attention. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety 

This  machine  meets  or  exceeds  the  ANSI  B71.3 
Specifications 

of 

the 

American 

National 

Standards  Institute  in  effect  at  the  time  of 
production. 

Read  and  understand  the  contents  of  this 
manual before you start the engine. 

This  machine  is  capable  of  throwing  objects 
and  of  injuring  hands  and  feet.  Failure  to 
observe the following safety instructions could 
result in serious injury. 

Improperly  using  or  maintaining  this  machine 
could  result  in  injury  or  death.  To  reduce  this 
potential,  comply  with  the  following  safety 
instructions. 

Training 

• 

Read,  understand,  and  follow  all  instructions 
on  the  machine  and  in  the  manual(s)  before 
operating this machine.  

• 

Thoroughly  familiarize  yourself  with  the  controls 
and proper use of the machine. Know how to stop 
the machine and disengage the controls quickly. 

• 

Never  allow  children  to  operate  the  machine. 
Never  allow  adults  to  operate  the  machine 
without proper instruction. 

• 

Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, 
particularly small children. 

• 

Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. 

 

 

Product Overview 

  

 

1. Control bar 

5. Control handle 

2. Recoil start handle 

6. Discharge chute 

3. Spring cover 

7. Chute deflector 

4. Fuel tank cap 

8. Rotor Blade 

 

  

 

1. Spark plug 

5. Primer 

2. Oil fill cap 

6. Ignition key 

3. Oil drain plug 

7. Electric start button 

4. Choke leveler 

8. Electric plug-in 

 

Summary of Contents for SNOW18

Page 1: ...BEFORE ASSEMBLY OR USE Key Technical Parameters Working Width Max Throwing Distance Max Output Fuel Tank Cap Startup Mode Vibration Net Weight 18in 26ft 2 8HP 1 65KW 1 6L Manual 4 0m s2 24 5lbs BASEME...

Page 2: ...ffect at the time of production Read and understand the contents of this manual before you start the engine This machine is capable of throwing objects and of injuring hands and feet Failure to observ...

Page 3: ...may be thrown from the machine during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair Operation Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Stay clear of the discharge opening at all t...

Page 4: ...can injure fingers or hands Stay behind the handles and away from the discharge opening while operating the machine Keep your face hands feet and any other part of your body or clothing away from mov...

Page 5: ...Push the primer two times to prime the engine 3 Push key in to switch the engine On 4 Pull key to switch the engine Off 5 Remove key to lock the engine 6 Read the engine s operator s manual before che...

Page 6: ...ed for this procedure Oval head bolts Curved washers Handle knobs 2 2 2 Procedure 1 Position the ends of the upper handle on the inside of the lower handle and align the holes 2 Insert the oval head b...

Page 7: ...rocedure 1 Move the machine to a level surface 2 Clean around the oil fill cap 3 Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove it 4 Slowly pour oil into the oil fill hole Wait 3 minutes and then check the oil l...

Page 8: ...ing cover and unhook the spring from the adjuster link Figure 7 Pulling up on the adjuster link and cable may make unhooking the spring easier 2 Move the Z fitting to obtain a higher or lower hold on...

Page 9: ...tarting poor engine performance and may cause internal engine damage Note For best results purchase only the quantity of gasoline that you expect to use in 30 days Otherwise you may add fuel stabilize...

Page 10: ...lace or repair the damaged cord immediately Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for assistance Important Run the electric starter no more than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on and then 5 seconds...

Page 11: ...Chute and Chute Defector 1 Adjust the control handle to change the direction of snow Figure 17 2 Pull the handle apart from the gear to adjust the angle of chute cap Figure 18 Clearing a Clogged Disc...

Page 12: ...left and right to free it from any ice buildup With the ignition key in the Off position pull the recoil starter handle several times or connect the electrical cord to a power source and the machine a...

Page 13: ...sion inspect the rotor blades for wear When a rotor blade edge has worn down to the wear indicator hole have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the rotor blades and the scraper Figure 20 Changing th...

Page 14: ...is fixed by two small bolts one nut two tapping screws and a piece of reinforced plate 2 Remove the belt from the rotor pulley 3 Press down on the idler arm and remove the belt from between the tab o...

Page 15: ...ur automobile 6 Remove the spark plug 7 Squirt 2 teaspoons of oil into the spark plug hole 8 Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to 20 22ft lb 27 30 N m 9 With the ignition key in the Of...

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