Columbia 31AE5LKH, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...ooting Parts Lists Warranty LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE 2955 JEAN BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS LACHINE QUEBEC H8T 1C5 PRINTED IN U S A IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION OPERATOR S MANUAL Two Stage Snow Thrower 06 06 07 769 03262 ...

Page 2: ...stions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit please call an authorized dealer Please have your unit s model number and serial number ready when you call See previous section to locate this information 2 The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues in terms of performance power rating specifications warranty and service Depending on the engine manufact...

Page 3: ... use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine A chute clean out tool is fastened to the top of the auger housing with a mounting clip The tool is designed to clear a chute assembly of ice and snow This item is fastened with a cable tie at the factory Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower WARNING Ne...

Page 4: ... machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow Safe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite Wash your skin and change clothes immediately a Use only a...

Page 5: ...l control levers and stop the engine Wait until the auger impeller come to a complete stop Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting 3 Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition Also visually inspect machine for any damage 4 Do not change the engine governor setting or over speed ...

Page 6: ...n the chute assembly forward facing over the chute base 3 Place chute assembly onto chute base and secure chute control assembly to chute support bracket with clevis pin and cotter pin removed earlier See Figure 3 3 Figure 3 3 Figure 3 2 Figure 3 1 B A NOTE References to right or left side of the snow thrower are deter mined from behind the unit in the operating position NOTE Two replace ment auge...

Page 7: ...ck that all cables are properly routed through the cable guide on top of the engine See Figure 3 5 The extension cord is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger housing for shipping purposes Cut the cable tie and remove it before operating the snow thrower CAUTION Prior to operating your snow thrower refer to Auger Control Test on page 13 Read and follow all instructions carefully and p...

Page 8: ...be fastened on the outside of the housing as shown If your unit is not equipped with drift cutters you may contact Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for information regarding price and availability Snowthrower Model Drift Cutter Kit All models OEM 390 679 WARNING Never use your hands to clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing IMPORTANT Under any circum stance do not exce...

Page 9: ...ole in the lower handle Pull the slack portion of the wiring harness through the cable tie to prevent interfer ence with the recoil starter handle Clean Out Tool Skid Shoes Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions Adjust upward for hard packed snow Adjust downward when operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces See Making Adjustment Section Tire Pressure Pneumatic Tires The tires are ...

Page 10: ...ise Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine Throttle Control The throttle control is located on the engine It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when pushed down completely Primer Depressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine s carburetor to aid in cold weather starting Oil Fill Engine oil level ...

Page 11: ...ick and pivot the joy stick to the right or to the left To change the angle distance which snow is thrown pivot the joy stick forward or backward Ignition Key The ignition key must be inserted and snapped in place in order for the engine to start Remove the ignition key to prevent unauthorized use of equipment Do NOT attempt to turn the key Clean Out Tool WARNING Never use your hands to clear a cl...

Page 12: ...rol in the OFF position instead of FULL 2 Push the primer two or three times for cold engine start making sure to cover vent hole in the center of the primer when pushing NOTE DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown NOTE Additional priming may be necessary if the temperature is below 15 F 9 C 3 Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull the rope out At the point wher...

Page 13: ...st before operating your snow thrower for the first time and at the start of each winter Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows 1 When the auger control is released and in the disengaged up position the cable should have very little slack It should NOT be tight 2 In a well ventilated area start the snow thrower engine as instructed on the previous page Make sure the throttle is set i...

Page 14: ...lows 1 With the drive control released push the snow thrower gently forward The unit should roll freely 2 Engage the drive control and gently attempt to push the snow thrower forward The wheels should not turn The unit should not roll freely 3 With the drive control released move the shift lever back and forth between the R2 position and the F6 position several times There should be no resistance ...

Page 15: ...ven 1 Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four lock nuts and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to desired position See Figure 5 4 or 5 5 2 Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoes are against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes 3 Tighten nuts and bolts securely NOTE Units are equipped with reversible skid shoes and may be turned over to increase their lifespan If steel ...

Page 16: ...h wheels Clean and coat the axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling wheels Chute Directional Control optional Once a season the joystick should be lubricated with petroleum jelly linseed oil mineral oil paraffin wax or 3 in 1 oil Auger Shaft At least once a season remove the shear pins on auger shaft Spray lubricant inside shaft around the spacers Also lubricate the flange ...

Page 17: ...the spring to the frame after installing a replacement auger belt and to remove the piece of plastic from under the gas cap NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils also result in higher oil consump tion when used above 32ºF 0ºC Check your snow thrower s engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from runnin...

Page 18: ...om the snow thrower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing See Figure 6 10 2 Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self tapping screws which secure it 3 a Use a wrench to pivot the idler pulley toward the right See Figure 6 11 b Roll the auger belt off the engine pu...

Page 19: ...ft downward and to the left before carefully sliding the friction wheel assembly off the shaft See Figure 6 15 NOTE If you re replacing the friction wheel assembly as a whole discard the worn part and slide the new part onto the hex shaft Follow the steps above in reverse order to reassemble components If you re disassem bling the friction wheel and replacing only the rubber ring proceed as follow...

Page 20: ...rage as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops due to lack of fuel Remove gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain located below the carburetor cover Fuel stabilizers such as STA B...

Page 21: ...Contact Service Center 1 Carburetor not adjusted properly Loss of power 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Remove ice and snow from gas cap Be certain vent hole is clear 3 Contact Service Center 1 Spark plug wire loose 2 Gas cap vent hole plugged 3 Exhaust port plugged Unit fails to propel itself 1 Adjust drive control cable Refer to Adjustments 2 Replace drive belt 1 Drive control cable in n...

Page 22: ...purchaser Additional Limited Thirty Day Warranty on Battery if equipped After ninety 90 days but within one hundred twenty 120 days from the date of purchase MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will replace the defective battery for the original purchaser for a cost of one half of the current retail price of the battery in effect at the date of return Personal use THE FOREGOING PARAGRAPHS CONSTITUTE THE MANUFACT...

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