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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

STORAGE

Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the 

season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.

WARNING: Never store the snow 

thrower with gaso line in the tank in side 

a build ing where fumes may reach an 

open flame, spark or pilot light as on a 

fur nace, water heater, clothes dryer or 

gas ap pli ance.  Allow the engine to cool 

be fore storing in any enclosure.

SNOW THROWER

When snow thrower is to be stored for a period of time, 

clean it thor oughly, re move all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. 

Store in a clean, dry area.
1.  Clean entire snow thrower (See “CLEANING” in the 

Main te nance section of this manual).

2.  Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See “TO RE-

 PLACE BELTS” in the Service and Adjustments sec tion 

of this manual).

3.  Lubricate as shown in the Main te nance sec tion of this 

man u al.

4.  Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely 

fas tened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage 

and wear. Replace if nec es sary.

5.  Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand 

lightly before painting.

ENGINE

See engine manual.

FUEL SYS TEM
IMPORTANT

:  It is important to prevent gum deposits from 

forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor,  

fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, alcohol blended 

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can 

attract moisture which leads to separation and formation 

of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel 

system of an engine while in storage.

NOTE:

 To seal punctures or prevent flat tires due to slow 

leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts 

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and cor ro sion.

ENGINE

See engine manual.

CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. Engine performance 

should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet (2,134 

meters). If your engine does not operate properly due to 

suspected carburetor problems, take your snow thrower 

to a qualified service center.

•  Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting 

it run until the fuel lines and car bu re tor are empty.

•  Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod ucts in 

the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

•  Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: 

 Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in min-

 i miz ing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor age. 

Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. 

Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. 

Run engine at least 10 min utes after adding stabilizer to 

allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not drain the 

gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine 

oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this 

man ual).

CYLINDER

1.  Remove spark plug.
2.  Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole 

into cylinder.

3.  Pull recoil starter handle slowly a few times to dis trib ute 

oil.

4.  Replace with new spark plug.

OTHER

•  Remove safety ignition key; store it in a safe place.
•  Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
•  Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. 

Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

• 

If possible, store your snow thrower indoors and cover 

it to protect it from dust and dirt.

•  Cover your snow thrower with a suitable pro tec tive 

cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. 

Plastic cannot breathe, which allows con den sa tion to 

form and will cause your snow thrower to rust.

IMPORTANT

: Never cover snow thrower while engine/ex-

haust area is still warm.

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 qualified service center, 

which has proper equipment and experience to make any 

necessary ad just ments.

Summary of Contents for 415332

Page 1: ...ER Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away WARNING Read the Owner s Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious...

Page 2: ...hrown from 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 grav...

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 attac...

Page 4: ...parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON 1 Remove all accessible loose parts and parts b...

Page 5: ...ve control rod has the long loop on the end of the spring as shown 1 Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into pivot bracket with loop opening down as shown 2 With top end of rod position...

Page 6: ...thrower were overinflated at the fac tory for shipping purposes Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best snow throwing performance Reduce tire pressure to 14 17 PSI 19 24 5 N m AUGER CONT...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...ndle used for starting the engine Primer pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine Choke control used for starting a cold engine MEETS A N S I SAFET...

Page 9: ...E CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 11 The choke control is located on the engine Use the choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine To engage choke turn knob clockwis...

Page 10: ...are engaged the traction drive control lever will lock the auger control lever in the engaged position This will allow you to release your right hand from the handle and adjust the discharge chute di...

Page 11: ...o 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 30 d...

Page 12: ...e control to the OFF position 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 RECOIL STARTER Follow the s...

Page 13: ...oningproperly LUBRICATION Keep your snow thrower well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART SNOW THROWER Always observe the safety rules when performing any maintenance TIRES...

Page 14: ...MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each season or after every 100 hours of operation whicheve...

Page 15: ...ndinstall anew1 4 20x2 shoulder shearboltandspacer Install 1 4 20 lock nut and tighten securely CAUTION Do not substitute Use only original equipment shear bolts as supplied with your snow thrower 4 C...

Page 16: ...ses handles to rejoin the auger housing and frame assembly pull up on the auger belt and squeeze sides together above pulley so belt is fully seated in groove of pulley 11 Bring snow thrower completel...

Page 17: ...due to suspected carburetor problems take your snow thrower to a qualified service center Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Ne...

Page 18: ...FULL position 1 Move choke to OFF position runs roughly 2 Blockage in fuel line 2 Clean fuel line 3 Stale fuel 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Water in fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carbu...

Page 19: ...19 SERVICE NOTES...

Page 20: ...8001801 AUGER HOUSING IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 6 6 5 9 9 12 7 7 8 6 11 57 10 13 4 14 16 15 36 37 50 47 42 42 44 27 27 43 43 46 38 45 41 40 39 34 32 49 19 48 51 33 35 56 30 31 19 19 55 26 10 22 25 20 18 58 25...

Page 21: ...SING IMPELLER ASSEMBLY NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm IMPORTANT Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer O E M replacement parts Failure to do so could be hazardous d...

Page 22: ...22 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL 961980018 96198001801 CONTROL PANEL DISCHARGE CHUTE 3 2 1 2 6 19 2 2 26 28 27 27 25 20 29 7 4 5 6 8 8 16 18 17 10 14 3 13 15 9 11 12 22 23 22 23 31 32 30...

Page 23: ...404770X428 Chute Assembly 16 178633X428 Deflector Assembly 17 179145 Seal Deflector 18 128415 Rivet Blind 19 414281 Knob Speed Control Lever 20 72270506 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 22 74041024 Screw 1...

Page 24: ...REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL 961980018 96198001801 HANDLES 34 37 42 10 15 23 22 27 27 22 15 32 31 32 30 31 38 39 7 6 36 2 5 5 5 1 8 28 28 9 18 19 26 24 24 25 5 5 40 12 11 15 11 15 16 17 16 17 14 11...

Page 25: ...1 4 23 401940X479 Handle Tube Lower 24 180447 Sleeve Spring 25 180926 Spring Traction Drive 26 178669 Spring Auger Control 27 17000616 Screw Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 28 412680 Bushing Pivot Lever 30 18334...

Page 26: ...26 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL 961980018 96198001801 DRIVE 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 43 11 1 1 22 5 5 5 2 2 20 41 21 17 13 3 6 14 19 18 18 15 24 36 35 34 37 31 9 12 23 26 29 25 4 4 33 28 32 27 44...

Page 27: ...12 402187 Shaft Hex 13 402310 Pivot Rod Shifter 14 401732 Yoke Shifter 15 175344 Trunnion Bearing Assembly 17 178613 Hub Rubber Wheel 18 198176X479 Plate Rubber Wheel 19 74760514 Screw Hex Head 5 16...

Page 28: ...961980018 96198001801 CHASSIS ENGINE PULLEYS 6 19 17 10 21 22 23 2 3 4 6 42 8 9 12 13 15 27 26 25 24 18 7 20 14 5 40 46 44 49 50 51 52 35 34 33 38 37 39 43 11 32 32 36 36 44 45 41 30 29 31 31 11 11 1...

Page 29: ...6 18 x 1 1 2 19 175331 Bushing Idler Pivot 20 180523 Pulley Idler 2 3 4 21 74610516 Screw Hex Head 5 16 24 x 1 22 409475 Spacer Engine Pulley 23 180478 Pulley Engine Traction Drive 24 179157 Pulley En...

Page 30: ...ROWER MODEL 961980018 96198001801 WHEELS 4 4 31 2 8 3 4 4 32 34 30 32 30 15 18 17 19 13 20 11 10 21 33 22 23 24 25 26 28 28 29 27 27 28 28 26 29 25 24 23 22 33 19 21 16 20 11 11 11 11 14 7 10 10 34 9...

Page 31: ...w Hex Head 1 4 20 x 1 2 11 17490508 Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 2 12 405077 Link Steering Lever 13 193506X479 Lever Assembly Steering 14 182015 Pin Steering Lever 15 194944X008 Bellcrank 16 194939X008...

Page 32: ...32 REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL 961980018 96198001801 DECALS...

Page 33: ...te Deflector Control 11 415399 Decal LH Trigger 12 415398 Decal RH Trigger 415332 Owner s Manual English 415333 Owner s Manual French REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL 961980018 96198001801 DECALS NOTE...

Page 34: ...34 SERVICE NOTES...

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Page 36: ...This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been sub jected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to normal wear of the product 5 Exclusions Exclud...

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