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CONGRATULATIONS

 on your purchase of a new snow 

thrower.  It has been designed, engineered and man u fac -

tured to give best possible dependability and per for mance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily 

remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service 

center.  We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians and 

the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
Please read and retain this manual.  The instructions will 

enable you to assemble and maintain your snow thrower 

prop er ly.  Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

SERIAL NUMBER: ___________________________

DATE OF PURCHASE:  _______________________

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND 

ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE SNOW 

THROWER HOUSING.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND 

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE 

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.     

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Read and observe the safety rules.
•  Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for 

and using your snow thrower.

• 

Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor-

 age” sec tions of this own er’s manual.

6.  When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, 

stop the engine and make certain the collector/impel-

ler and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect 

the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the 

plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the 

engine.

7.  Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting 

the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or 

out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust 

fumes are dangerous.

8.  Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
9.  Never operate the snow thrower without proper guards, 

and other safety protective devices in place and work-

ing.

10. Never direct the discharge toward people or areas 

where property damage can occur.  Keep children and 

others away.

11. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting 

to clear snow at too fast a rate.

12. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds 

on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when 

operating in reverse.

13.  Disengage power to the collector/impeller when snow 

thrower is transported or not in use.

14. Use only attachments and accessories approved by 

the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as wheel 

weights, counterweights, or cabs).

15.  Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility 

or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm 

hold on the handles. Walk; never run.

16.  Never touch a hot engine or muffler.

Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute

Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge 

chute is the most common cause of injury associated with 

snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the dis-

charge chute.  To clear the chute:
1.  SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!
2.  Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have  

stopped rotating.

3.  Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.

Maintenance and Storage

1.  Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals 

for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe 

working condition.

2.  Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank 

inside a building where ignition sources are present 

such as hot water heaters, space heaters, or clothes 

dryers. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any 

enclosure.

3.  Always refer to operator’s manual for important details 

if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended 

period.

4.  Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as  

necessary.

5.  Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow 

to prevent freeze-up of the collector/impeller.

MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 15-16

SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS ........................... 17-19

STORAGE ................................................................... 20

TROU BLE SHOOT ING ................................................ 21

WARRANTY ........................................................... 22-25

SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................ 3

ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION ............................... 5-7

OPERATION ............................................................ 8-14

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 15

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity

  3.2 Quarts (3,03 Liters)

and Type:

 

Unleaded Regular only

Oil Type

  

SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30

(API SG–SL):

 

(0°F to +40°F / –18°C to +5°C)

  

Synthetic SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30

  

(below 0°F / –18°C)

Oil Capacity:

 

28 Ounces (0,8 Liters)

Spark Plug:

 Champion 

RC12YC/694385

Gap:

 

0.030" (0,762 mm)

Summary of Contents for 11524E

Page 1: ...ine containing up to 10 ethanol E10 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warranty Please read the owner s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ... the machine Operation 1 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times 2 Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross ing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic 3 After striking a foreign object stop the engine motor remove the wire from the spark plug disconnect the cord on electric motors thoroughly in...

Page 3: ...h transport speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when operating in reverse 13 Disengage power to the collector impeller when snow thrower is transported or not in use 14 Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower such as wheel weights counterweights or cabs 15 Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light Always be sure o...

Page 4: ...72250505 1 LOCKNUT 1 4 20 191730 1 SHOULDER BOLT 1 4 20 179829 1 SPRING 184505 1 LOCKNUT 3 8 73800600 3 RETAINER SPRINGS 169675 6 LOCKNUTS 1 4 20 73800400 EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL 1 AUGER CONTROL ROD SAFTEY IGNITION KEY S 193071 1 FUEL STABILIZER PACKET 1 MULTI WRENCH 180684 2 FLAT WASHERS 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS 3 8 16 x 2 25 2 HANDLE KNOBS ...

Page 5: ...als except plastic tie holding speed control rod to lower handle 5 Remove the two 2 plastic ties securing the upper handle to the pallet 6 Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER TOOL BOX See Fig 10 A toolbox is provided on your snow thrower The toolbox is located on top of the belt cover Store the extra shear bolts nut...

Page 6: ...ee Figs 5 and 6 1 Retrieve vinyl sleeve and spring from bag of parts and retrieve the auger control rod from carton chute tray Slide straight rod end through the small hole in the vinyl sleeve Hook spring in hole in rod end 2 Hook end of spring into control arm with loop opening up as shown See Fig 5 3 With top end of rod positioned under right side of control panel push down on rod and insert end...

Page 7: ...rposes Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best snow throwing performance Reduce tire pressure to 14 17 PSI CHUTE ROTATER HEAD 3 8 WASHER 3 8 LOCKNUT THREADED STUD PIN ROTATER HEAD MOUNTING BRACKET CHUTE BRACKET FIG 7 ALIGN BEFORE TIGHTENING LOCKNUT FIG 8 INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL See Figs 8 and 9 1 Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with 5 16 18 carriage bol...

Page 8: ...s Save this manual for future reference These symbols may appear on your snow thrower or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning FORWARD PRIMER IGNITION KEY INSERT TO START AND RUN PULL OUT TO STOP READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE OF THIS PRODUCT KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE DANGER OR WARNING REVERSE SNOW DISCHARG...

Page 9: ...handle used for starting the engine Primer pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine Throttle engine control used to select either FAST or SLOW engine speed and to STOP the engine Choke control used for starting a cold engine MEETS A N S I SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our snow throwers conform to the standards of the American National Standards Institute ...

Page 10: ...ING If the discharge chute or augerbecomeclogged shut offengine andwaitforallmovingpartstostop Use the clean out tool NOT YOUR HANDS to unclog the chute and or auger The DIRECTION in which snow is to be thrown is controlled by the discharge chute control lever Tochangethedischargechuteposition pressdownward on discharge chute control lever and move lever left or right until chute is in desired pos...

Page 11: ...rs are located on the underside of each handle When a trigger is squeezed it disengages the drive wheel on that side of snow thrower and allows it to turn in that direction To turn left squeeze left side trigger To turn right squeeze right side trigger AUGER CONTROL LEVER FIG 15 DRIVE SPEED CONTROL LEVER TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER FIG 17 LH TURN TRIGGER RH TURN TRIGGER FIG 18 TO MOVE FORWARD AND...

Page 12: ...nal injury property damage or damage to the snow thrower If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted to lowest highest scraper clearance position 1 Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Adjust skid plates by loosening the hex nuts then mov ing skid plate to desired position Be sure both plates are adjusted evenly Tig...

Page 13: ...FF position 8 Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first then from the engine Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes Engine will not develop full power until it has reached normal operat ing temperature WARM START ELECTRIC STARTER Follow the steps above keeping the choke control in the OFF position COLD START RECOIL STARTER 1 Insert safety ignition key Tied to recoil start cord int...

Page 14: ...wind whenever possible Adjust the skid plates to proper height for current snow conditions See TO ADJUST SKID PLATES in this section of this manual For extremely heavy snow reduce the width of snow removal by overlapping previous path and moving slowly Keep engine clean and clear of snow during use This will help air flow and extend engine life Aftersnow throwingiscompleted allowenginetorunfor a f...

Page 15: ...Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual NOTE Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts to service this unit Failure to do so can cause the unit to malfunction and pose a risk of injury to the operator BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check for loose fasteners 3 Checkcontrolstobesuretheyarefunctioningproperly LUBRICATION Keep your snow thrower well lubricated See LUBRICATI...

Page 16: ...me in contact with plug 2 Clean area around drain plug 3 Remove drain plug and drain oil in a suitable container 4 Install drain plug and tighten securely 5 Wipe off any spilled oil from snow thrower and engine 6 Install left wheel if removed for draining oil Be sure to install wheel pin and retainer pin into proper hole in wheel axle See TO REMOVE WHEELS in the Service and Adjustments section of ...

Page 17: ... is in STOP position 2 Remove safety ignition key 3 Make sure the augers and all moving parts have completely stopped 4 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug CHUTE DEFLECTOR The chute deflector attached to the top of the discharge chute is provided to direct discharging snow away from the operator If the deflector becomes damaged it sho...

Page 18: ...is recommended that the belt s be replaced by a service center department NOTE It is recommended that both the auger and traction drive belt be replaced at the same time The V belts on your snow thrower are of special construc tion and should be replaced by original equipment manu facturer OEM belts available from your nearest service center department Using other than OEM belts can cause personal...

Page 19: ... department ENGINE SPEED Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous and will void the warranty If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact a service center depart ment which has the proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments TO REMOVE ...

Page 20: ... system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in min imizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to...

Page 21: ...dles or 1 Choke is in FULL position 1 Move choke to OFF position runs roughly 2 Blockage in fuel line 2 Clean fuel line 3 Stale fuel 3 Empty fuel tank carburetor refill with fresh clean gasoline 4 Water in fuel 4 Empty fuel tank carburetor refill with fresh clean gasoline 5 Carburetor is in need of 5 Contact an authorized service center department adjustment or overhaul Excessive 1 Loose parts or ...

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