White Outdoor 10.5-28, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...roubleshooting Parts Lists Warranty 60 Ottawa Street South KITCHENER ONTARIO N2G 4J1 PRINTED IN U S A IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION OPERATOR S MANUAL Two Stage Snow Throwers 8 5 26 and 10 5 28 7 13 2005 772C0775 ...

Page 2: ...y assembling this product or have any questions 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 enigne related issues with regards to performance power rating specifica tions warrant...

Page 3: ...e 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 N...

Page 4: ...e and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow 9 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 an approved gasoline...

Page 5: ...omer assistance for the name of your nearest servicing dealer Maintenance Storage 1 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly 2 Disengage all 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 before cleaning repairing or inspecting 3 Check...

Page 6: ...Figure 2 Position 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 Figure 3 Figure 2 Figure 1 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 ...

Page 7: ...Check that all cables are properly routed through the cable guide on top of the engine See Figure 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 ...

Page 8: ...re 8 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 Snow Thrower 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 exceed manufacturer s recom mended psi Equal tire...

Page 9: ...ssembly or auger housing 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 Tire Pressure Pneumatic Tires The tires are over inflated for shipping purposes Check the tire pressure before operating the snow thrower Refer to the tire side wall for tire manufacturer s recommended psi and d...

Page 10: ...eing the slower speed Know Your Snow Thrower Choke Control The choke control is found on the rear of the engine and is activated by rotating the knob clockwise 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 push...

Page 11: ...our Way Chute Control The chute directional control is located on the left side of the dash panel To change the direction in which snow is thrown squeeze the button on the joy stick 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...

Page 12: ...always unplug the end at the three prong wall outlet before unplugging the opposite end from the snow thrower Recoil Starter 1 Rotate choke control to FULL choke position cold engine start NOTE If the engine is already warm place choke control 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 wh...

Page 13: ...auger control the interlock mechanism should keep the auger control engaged until the drive control is released 4 Release the drive control to stop both the augers and the wheel drive To stop the auger both levers must be released Auger Control Test Perform the following test before operating your snow thrower for the first time and at the start of each winter Check the adjustment of the auger con...

Page 14: ...llows 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: ...middle or high position when area to be cleared is uneven 1 Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four lock nuts and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to desired position See Figure 16A or 16B 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 Some models are equipped with reversible skid shoes...

Page 16: ...igure 18 Gear Case The auger gear case has been filled with grease at the factory If disassembled for any reason lubricate with two ounces of grease Part Number 737 0168 Before reassembling remove old sealant and apply new sealant NOTE Do not overfill the gear case Damage to the seals could result Be sure the vent plug is free of grease in order to relieve pressure Drive Mechanism Remove rear cove...

Page 17: ... slip the belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley Reassemble auger belt by following instructions in reverse order NOTE Do NOT forget to reinstall the shoulder screw and reconnect 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...

Page 18: ...two self tapping screws Drain the gasoline from 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 2 Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self tapping screws which secure it 3 a Grasp the idler pulley and pivot it toward the right b Roll the auger belt off the...

Page 19: ...position the hex shaft downward and to the left before carefully sliding the friction wheel assembly off the shaft 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 fo...

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: ...mable items and as such are not warranted NOTE Regular maintenance replacement parts and related inspections and adjustments are excluded from coverage when made as part of normal maintenance service TRACTOR ATTACHMENT WARRANTY Mower decks included with your product or sold separately as an attachment for your garden tractors will be warranted according to the above terms of the manufacturer three...