GB
9
1740281
ASSEMBLY
Read and follow the assembly and adjustment
instructions for your snow thrower. All fasteners
are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or
material until the unit is assembled.
WARNING: Before doing any
assembly or maintenance to the
snow thrower, remove the wire
from the spark plug.
NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right
describe the location of a part from the oper-
ator’s position behind the unit.
NOTE: Torque is measured in foot pounds
(metric N.m). This measurement describes
how tight a nut or bolt must be. The torque is
measured with a torque wrench.
NOTE: Illustrations begin on page 3.
Tools Required
1
Knife
1
Pliers
1
1/2 inch adjustable open end wrenches
1
9/16 inch adjustable open end wrenches
1
3/4 inch adjustable open end wrenches
1
Measuring tape or ruler
1
Screwdriver
How To Remove The Snow Thrower
From The Carton
1. Locate and remove the container of oil.
2. Locate all parts that are packed separately
and remove from the carton.
3. Remove and discard the packing material
from around the snow thrower.
4. Cut down all four corners of the carton and
lay the side panels flat.
5. Hold onto the lower handle and pull the snow
thrower off the carton.
CAUTION: DO NOT back over cables.
6. Remove the packing material from the han-
dle assembly.
How To Assemble The Handle
1. Remove the packing material from the upper
and lower handles.
2.
(Figure 1)
Loosen the
knobs (1)
on each
side of the
handle (2).
3. Raise the upper
handle (2)
to the operating
position.. Hold the upper
handle (2)
apart to
prevent scratching the lower handle.
NOTE: Make sure the cables are not
caught between the upper and lower han-
dle.
4. Tighten the
knobs (1).
How To Prepare The Engine
WARNING: Always use a safety fuel
container. Do not smoke when ad-
ding the fuel to the engine. When
inside an enclosure, do not fill the fuel
tank. Before you add fuel, stop the engine.
Let the engine cool for several minutes.
Before you use the unit, read the information on
safety, operation, maintenance, and storage.
NOTE: Engine horsepower ratings may vary
by engine adjustments, manufacturing vari-
ances, altitude, atmospheric conditions, fuel
and maintenance.
Add Oil To The Engine
(Figure 3 and Figure 4)
NOTE: Engine may already contain some
residual oil. Check frequently when filling
the crankcase. DO NOT overfill.
The snow thrower was shipped with a container
of 5W30 motor oil. This oil must be added to the
engine before operating.
1. Make sure the unit is level.
2. Remove the
oil fill cap/dipstick (1)
and fill
the crankcase to “
FULL
”
line (2)
on dipstick.
DO NOT
overfill.
3. Pour the oil slowly into the
engine oil fill (3).
DO NOT OVERFILL. After adding oil, wait
one minute and then recheck the oil level.
4. Tighten the
oil fill cap/dipstick (1)
securely
each time you check the oil level.
NOTE: Synthetic oil can assist with starting
in extreme cold temperatures. Synthetic
5W30 is acceptable for all temperatures. DO
NOT mix oil with petrol.
Fuel Recommendations
This engine is certified to operate on petrol. The
emissions control system for this engine is EM
(Engine Modifications).
Petrol must meet these requirements:
•
Clean, fresh, unleaded petrol.
•
A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON).
If operating at high altitude, see below.
•
Petrol with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or
up to 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl
ether), is acceptable.
•
Use of any petrol not consistent with the
requirements will void the engine warranty.
In some local areas, fuel pumps may be marked
if the petrol contains alcohols or ethers. If you
are unsure about the petrol you purchase, check
with your fuel provider.
•
Do not modify the engine fuel system or
carburetor to run on alternative fuels.
•
Never mix oil with petrol.
All petrol is not the same. If you experience
starting or performance problems after new pet-
rol has been used in your engine, switch to a
different fuel provider or change fuel brands.
CAUTION: Some fuels, called oxygenated or
reformulated fuels, are fuels blended with
alcohols or ethers. Excessive amounts of
these blends can damage the fuel system or
cause performance problems. If any unde-
sirable operating symptoms occur, use pet-
rol with a lower percentage of alcohol or
ether.
NOTE: To avoid engine problems, the fuel
system must be emptied before storage for
30 days or longer. Start the engine and let it
run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See the
Storage section in this manual for additional
information.
High Altitude use
At higher altitudes (over 5,000 feet), 85 oc-
tane/85 AKI (89 RON) petrol can be used. Op-
eration at high altitude may require a
high-altitude carburetor jet kit to improve perfor-
mance and decrease fuel consumption. See an
Authorized Briggs & Stratton service dealer for
more information.
Add Fuel
(Figure 4)
1. Stop the engine. Before you remove
fuel cap
(2),
let the engine cool at least 2 minutes.
2. Remove the
fuel cap (2).
Fill the fuel tank to
approximately 38 mm (1-1/2 inches) below
top of neck to allow for fuel expansion. Be
careful, do not overfill.
3. Replace the
fuel cap (2)
before starting the
engine.
WARNING: Petrol and its vapors
are extremely flammable and ex-
plosive. Fire or explosion can
cause severe burns or death.
•
Turn engine off and let engine cool at
least 2 minutes before removing the
gas cap.
•
Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-venti-
lated area.
•
Keep petrol away from sparks, open
flames, pilot lights, heat, and other
ignition sources.
•
If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates
before starting engine.
Before You Operate
Before you operate your new snow thrower,
please review the following checklist:
•
Make sure all assembly instructions have
been completed.
•
Make sure the discharge chute rotates freely.
•
Make sure that no loose parts remain in the
carton.
As you learn how to properly use the snow
thrower, pay extra attention to the following im-
portant items.
•
Make sure the engine oil is at the proper
level. For the type engine oil to use, see the
Engine Manufacturer’s manual.
•
Make sure the fuel tank is filled with petrol.
•
Become familiar with the location of all
controls and understand their function.
•
Before starting the engine, make sure all
controls operate correctly.
