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Safety and Instructional Decals 

Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. 
Replace lost or damaged decals. 

 

 

Cutting/dismemberment 

hazard, 

impeller  and  cutting/dismemberment 
hazard, auger hazards—do not place 
your  hand  in  the  chute;  remove  the 
ignition  key  and  read  the  instructions 
before 

servicing 

or 

performing 

maintenance. 

 

 

1. 

Primer      

2. 

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 checking the engine oil level 

 

 

 

 

1. 

Warning: read the Operator's Manual. 

2. 

Cutting/dismemberment hazard, impeller—stop the engine before leaving the machine.  

3. 

Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 

4. 

Fuel spill hazard—do not tip machine forward or backward. 

5. 

To engage the auger, squeeze the control bar. 

6. 

Release the control bar to disengage the auger. 

 

 

 

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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