IMPORTANT MANUAL
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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NUMBER:
WARNING:
Read the Owner's Manual and
follow all Warnings and Safety
Instructions. Failure to do so
can result in serious injury.
961940008
SNOW THROWER
4
28555 Rev. 1 11.03.09 SR
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
Printed in U.S.A.
IMPORTANT
Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers
This snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury.
WARNING: Snow throwers have ex-
Look for this symbol to point out im-
portant safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
posed rotating parts, which can cause
severe injury from contact, or from ma-
terial thrown from the discharge chute.
Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, small children and pets at all
times including startup.
WARNING: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place it where it cannot
contact plug in order to prevent acci-
dental starting when setting up, trans-
porting, adjusting or making repairs.
CAUTION: Muffler and other engine
parts become extremely hot during
operation and remain hot after engine
has stopped. To avoid severe burns on
contact, stay away from these areas.
WARNING: This snow thrower is for
use on sidewalks, driveways and other
ground level surfaces. Caution should
beexercisedwhileusingonslopingsur-
faces. Do not use snow thrower on
surfaces above ground level such as
roofs of residences, garages, porches
or other such structures or buildings.
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of
its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemi-
cals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
Training
1
. Read, understand and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before operating this
unit. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the
unit and disengage the controls quickly.
(f) Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times, until refuel-
ing is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open
device.
(g) Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled
fuel.
2
. Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never
allow adults to operate the equipment without proper
instruction.
(h) If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing im-
mediately.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, par-
ticularly small children.
5
. Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by
the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors
or electric starting motors.
. Adjust the collector housing height to clear gravel or
crushed rock surface.
. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine (motor) is running (except when specifically
recommended by manufacturer).
. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during op-
eration or while performing an adjustment or repair to
protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown
from the machine.
4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially
when operating the snow thrower in reverse.
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Preparation
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1
. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is
to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards,
wires, and other foreign objects.
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2. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting the engine (motor).
3
. Donotoperatetheequipmentwithoutwearingadequate
winter garments. Avoid loose fitting clothing that can
get caught in moving parts. Wear footwear that will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
Operation
1
. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
4. Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
(
a) Use an approved fuel container.
2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross-
ing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic.
(b) Never add fuel to a running engine or hot en-
gine.
3
. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor),
remove the wire from the spark plug, disconnect the
cord on electric motors, thoroughly inspect the snow
throwerforanydamage, andrepairthedamagebefore
restarting and operating the snow thrower.
(c) Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill
fuel tank indoors.
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d) Neverfillcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontain-
ers on the ground, away from your vehicle, before
filling.
4
. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
(
e) When practical, remove gas-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground.
If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment
on a trailer with a portable container, rather than
from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
5
. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the oper-
ating position, before unclogging the collector/impeller
housing or discharge chute, and when making any
repairs, adjustments or inspections.
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6
. Whencleaning,repairingorinspectingthesnowthrower,
stoptheengineandmakecertainthecollector/impeller
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 en-
gine.
16. Never touch a hot engine or muffler.
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute
Handcontactwiththerotatingimpellerinsidethedischarge
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:
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. 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.
1. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have
stopped rotating.
8. Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
3
. Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
9
. Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutproperguards,
and other safety protective devices in place and work-
ing.
Maintenance and Storage
1
0. Never direct the discharge toward people or areas
where property damage can occur. Keep children
and others away.
1. Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals
for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe
working condition.
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1. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting
to clear snow at too fast a rate.
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.
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2. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds
on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when
operating in reverse.
3
. Always refer to operator’s manual for important details
if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended
period.
13. Disengage power to the collector/impeller when snow
thrower is transported or not in use.
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4. Use only attachments and accessories approved by
the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as wheel
weights, counterweights, or cabs).
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.
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5. 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.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new snow
thrower. Ithasbeendesigned,engineeredandmanufactured
to give best possible dependability and performance.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Gasoline Capacity 0.5 Gallons (1,9 Liters)
and Type:
Unleaded Regular only
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service
center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and
the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
Oil Type
SAE 30 (above 50°F)
SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 (32° to 50°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
(API SG–SL):
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your snow thrower
properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.
Oil Capacity:
20 Ounces (0,57 Liters)
Spark Plug:
Gap:
Champion RN9YC
0.030" (0,762 mm)
SERIAL NUMBER: ___________________________
DATE OF PURCHASE: _______________________
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
THEMODELANDSERIALNUMBERSWILLBEFOUND
ONADECALATTACHEDTOTHEREAROFTHESNOW
THROWER HOUSING.
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Read and observe the safety rules.
Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for
and using your snow thrower.
YOUSHOULDRECORDBOTHSERIALNUMBERAND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor-
age” sections of this owner’s manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 2-3
MAINTENANCE..................................................... 13-14
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS........................... 15-17
STORAGE................................................................... 18
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................ 19
REPAIR PARTS ..................................................... 38-55
WARRANTY............................................ BACK COVER
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS...................................... 3
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES................................ 3
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION ............................... 4-6
OPERATION ............................................................ 7-12
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 13
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PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON
(1) AUGER CONTROL ROD
(
1) MULTI-
WRENCH
180684)
(
(
3) RETAINER
SPRINGS
169675)
(2) FLAT WASHERS
2) CARRIAGE BOLTS
(
(
1) POWER CORD
(198563)
(1) DISCHARGE CHUTE
ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING
(
3/8-16 x 2.25
SAFTEY IGNITION KEY(S)
422663)
(
(
1) WASHER 3/8
(1) LOCKNUT 3/8
(73800600)
(19131316)
(2) HANDLE KNOBS
EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS
(
2) SHEAR BOLTS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4
(2) LOCKNUTS
1/4-20
(192090)
(73800400)
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION
Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety
before you attempt to assemble or operate your new
snow thrower. Reading the entire manual will familiar-
ize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly,
operation and maintenance of the product.
REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON
1
. Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes
from carton.
2. Cut down all four corners of carton and lay panels flat.
3. Removethetwo(2)screwssecuringtheaugerhousing
to the pallet.
Your new snow thrower has been assembled at the factory
with the exception of those parts left unassembled for ship-
ping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,
necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in
the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your
snow thrower, all parts and hardware you assemble must
be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary
to ensure proper tightness.
4. Removeallpackingmaterialsexceptplastictieholding
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.
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION
HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER
TOOL BOX (See Fig. 8)
INSTALL SPEED CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 1 and 2)
1. Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle.
2
. Insert rod into speed control bracket and secure with
retainer spring.
A toolbox is provided on your snow thrower. The toolbox is
located on top of the belt cover. Store the extra shear bolts,
nuts and multi-wrench provided in parts bag in the toolbox.
INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD
See Figs. 3 and 4)
NOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the
chuterotatorheadtosnowthrowerandmakingadjustments
to the skid plates.
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The traction drive control rod is installed on the snow
thrower.
UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE
1. Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle.
1
. Raise upper handle to the operating position and
tighten handle knobs securely. Additional carriage
bolts, washers and handle knobs are in bag of parts.
Use to secure upper handle to lower handle. Install
in lower holes in handles.
2
. With top end of rod positioned under left side of control
panel, pushroddownandinserttopendofrodintohole
in drive control bracket. Secure with retainer spring.
PLASTIC TIE
SPEED
CONTROL
ROD
TRACTION DRIVE
CONTROL ROD
PLASTIC TIE
UPPER
HANDLE
VINYL
SLEEVE
HANDLE
KNOB
LOWER
HANDLE
FIG. 3
FIG. 1
TRACTION DRIVE
CONTROL LEVER
RETAINER
SPRING
SPEED CONTROL ROD
RETAINER
SPRING
TRACTION
DRIVE
CONTROL
ROD
DRIVE
CONTROL
BRACKET
SPEED
CONTROL
BRACKET
SPEED
CONTROL
LEVER
FIG. 4
FIG. 2
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION
INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6)
INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATOR
HEAD (See Fig. 7)
NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may
be used to install the chute rotator head.
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.
1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base
with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower.
2. Hook end of spring into control arm with loop opening
up as shown. (See Fig. 5)
2
. Positionchuterotatorheadoverchutebracket. Ifneces-
sary,rotatechuteassemblytoalignsquareandpinonun-
dersideofchuterotatorheadwithholesinchutebracket.
3
. With top end of rod positioned under right side of
control panel, push down on rod and insert end of rod
into hole in auger control bracket. Secure with retainer
spring.
3. With chute rotator head and chute bracket aligned,
position chute rotator head on pin and threaded stud
of mounting bracket.
4
. Install 3/8 washer and locknut on threaded stud and
tighten securely.
AUGER
CONTROL
ROD
CHUTE
ROTATOR
HEAD
3/8 LOCKNUT
/8 WASHER
3
VINYL
SLEEVE
CONTROL
ARM
PIN
LOOP
OPENING
UP
THREADED
STUD
ROTATOR HEAD
MOUNTING
CHUTE
BRACKET
ALIGN BEFORE
TIGHTENING LOCKNUT
BRACKET
FIG. 7
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
FIG. 5
Thetiresonyoursnowthrowerwereoverinflatedatthefac-
tory for shipping purposes. Correct and equal tire pressure
is important for best snow throwing performance.
AUGER CONTROL ROD
AUGER
CONTROL
LEVER
RETAINER
SPRING
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Reduce tire pressure to 14-17 PSI.
AUGER
CONTROL
BRACKET
FIG. 6
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