Crafstman 944.5291 81 User manual

SRMS
OWNER'S
MANUAL
C-ILDEL NO.
944.5291 81
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
1150 SERIES B&S ENGINE
27" TI-.-0-STAGE
POWER-PROPELLED
SNOW TkB70WER
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Service and Adjustments
Repair Parts
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 288

IMPORTANT
Safe Operation Practicesfor Walk-Behind Snow Throwers
This snow thrower is capable of amputatinghands and feet and throwingobjects.
Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould result in serious injury.
WARNING: Snow throwers have ex-
posed rotatingparts,which can cause
severeinjuryfromcontact,orfromma-
terialthrownfromthedischargechute.
Keepthe area of operation clear of all
persons,small children and petsat all
times includingstartup.
CAUTION: Muffler and other engine
parts become extremely hot during
operation and remainhot after engine
hasstopped.To avoidsevereburnson
WARNING: This snow thrower is for contact, stay away from these areas.
useonsidewalks,drivewaysandother
groundlevelsurfaces. Cautionshould
beexercisedwhileusingonslopingsur-
faces. Do not use snow thrower on
surfaces above ground level such as cals known to the State of California
roofsof residences, garages, porches to cause cancer and birth defects or
or other such structures or buildings.
Training
1. Read, understand and follow all instructions on the (f) Keepthe nozzle incontactwith the rimof thefuel
machine and in the manual(s) before operating this tankorcontaineropeningatalltimes, untilrefueling
unit. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the iscomplete. Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the
unit and disengagethe controls quickly. (g) Replacegasolinecapsecurelyandwipeupspilled
fuel.
2. Neverallow childrento operatethe equipment. Never
allow adults to operate the equipment without proper (h) If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing im-
instruction. mediately.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, par-
5. Use extensioncords and receptaclesas specified by
titularly small children. themanufacturerfor allunitswithelectricdrivemotors
or electricstarting motors.
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Exercisecaution to avoid slipping orfalling, especially
6. Adjust the collector housing height to clear gravel or
when operatingthe snow thrower in reverse. crushed rock surface.
Preparation 7. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine (motor) is running (except when specifically
1. Thoroughly inspectthe area where the equipment is recommendedby manufacturer).
to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards,
wires, and otherforeign objects.
8. Always wear safety glasses or eyeshieldsduringop-
erationor while performingan adjustmentor repair to
2. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before protecteyes fromforeignobjectsthat may bethrown
startingthe engine (motor). from the machine.
Donotoperatetheequipmentwithoutwearingadequate
winter garments. Avoid loosefitting clothing that can
get caught in moving parts. Wear footwear that will
improvefooting on slippery surfaces.
Handlefuel with care; it is highlyflammable
(a) Use an approvedfuel container.
(b) Neveradd fuel to a runningengineor hot engine.
(c) Fillfueltankoutdoorswith extremecare. Neverfill
fuel tank indoors.
(d) Neverfill containersinside avehicle or on atruck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containersontheground,awayfromyourvehicle,
beforefilling.
(e)
When praclical. remove gas-powered equipment
from lhe truck or trailer and refuel it on theground.
If
this is not possible,then refuel such equipment
on a trailer with a portable container, rather than
from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
Operation
1. Do not put handsor feet nearor under rotatingparts.
Keepclear of the dischargeopeningat all times.
2.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcross-
inggraveldrives,walks,or roads. Stayalertfor hidden
hazardsor traffic.
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor),
remove the wire from
the spark plug, disconnectthe
cord on electric motors,thoroughly inspect the snow
throwerfor
any damage, andrepairthe damage before
restarting and operatingthe snow thrower.
4. If the unil should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine (motor)
and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
5. Stop the engine(motor)whenever you leave the oper-
ating position,beforeuncloggingthe collector/impeller
hous~ng or discharge chute, and when making any
repairs, adjustments or inspections.

6. Whencleaning,repairingorinspectingthesnowthrower,
Clearing a Clogged DischargeChute
stopthe engine and makecertainthe collector/impel-
ler
and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect
Handcontactwiththerotatingimpellerinsidethedischarge
the spark plug wire and keepthe
wire away from the chute-isthe mostCOh7mOn cause of injury associatedwith
plugto preventsomeonefrom accidentallystartingthe
S~-IOW thr~wers.Never useyour handto clean out the dis-
engine. charge chute. To clear the chute:
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7. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting
SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!
the engineandfortransportingthe snowthrower inor
2. Wait 10seconds to be sure the impeller blades have
out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust stopped rotating.
fumes are dangerous. 3. Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
8. Exerciseextreme caution when operating on slopes.
9. Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithout properguards,
andother safety protectivedevices inplaceandwork-
ing.
10. Never direct the discharge toward people or areas
where propertydamage canoccur. Keepchildrenand
others away.
11. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting
to clear snow at too fast a rate.
12. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds
on slippery surfaces. Look behindand use care when
operating in reverse.
13. Disengagepowerto the collector/impellerwhen snow
thrower is transported or not in use.
14. Use only attachments and accessories approved by
the manufacturerof the snow thrower (such as wheel
weights, counterweights,or cabs).
15. Neveroperatethe snowthrowerwithoutgoodvisibility
or light.Always besure of yourfooting,andkeepafirm
holdon the handles.Walk; never run.
16. Nevertouch a hot engine or muffler.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new snow
thrower. It has been designed, engineeredand manufac-
turedtogivebestpossibledependabilityandperformance.
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 repairthis unit.
Please readand retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintainyour snow thrower
properly. Always observethe "SAFETY RULES".
PUMBER:
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THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND^
ON ADECALATACHEDTOTHE REAROFTHESNOW1
THROWER HOUSING.
YOU SHOULD RECORDBOTHSERIAL NUMBER AND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Maintenanceand Storage
1. Checkshear boltsandotherboltsat frequent intervals
for propertightnessto besuretheequipmentisinsafe
working condition.
2. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a buildingwhere ignition sources are present
such as hot water heaters, space heaters,or clothes
dryers. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
3. Alwaysreferto operator'smanualfor importantdetails
if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended
period.
4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
5. Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow
to preventfreeze-up of the collector/impeller.
PRODUCT - SPECIFICATIONS -
GasolineCapacity 3.0 Quarts (2,83Liters) I
and Type: UnleadedRegularonly
Oil Type SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30
(API SG-SL): SyntheticSAE 5W-30
[oil Capacity: 18Ounces (0,5 Liters)
I Spark Plug: Champion RJ19LM
Gap: 0.030"(0,762 mm)
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Readand observethe safety rules.
Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for
and usingyour snow thrower.
Followthe instructionsunder"Maintenance"and"Stor-
age" sections of this owner's manual.
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
........................................................ SAFETY RULES 2-3
PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3
................................ CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3
WARRANTY .................................................................. 4
ASSEMBLY
/ PRE-OPERATION ............................... 5-7
OPERATION ............................................................ 8-1 3
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 14
MAINTENANCE
..................................................... 14-1 5
........................... SERVICEAND ADJUSTMENTS 16-18
................................................................... STORAGE 19
................................................ TROUBLESHOOTING 20
REPAIR PARTS ..................................................... 22-42

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coverage underthis warranty.
REPAIRS: Repairshavea 90 day warranty. If the defectiveproductisstillwithinthe Warranty Period,then the new warranty is 90
days from the date of repairor to the end of the originalWarranty Period, whichever periodis longer.
DISCLAIMERS: THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIESCONTAINEDHEREINARE EXCLUSIVEAND IN LIEUOF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, WHETHER ORALOR WRllTEN (OTHER THAN AS STATED HEREIN), AND WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED
OR STATUTORY, INCLUDINGBUT NOT LIMITEDTO ANY. THlSWARRANTY GIVESYOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH
MAY VARY FROM PROVINCETO PROVINCE.
INNO EVENTSHALL SEARS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,SPECIAL, INDIRECTOR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES,
WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS INTHE
PRODUCT. THE EXCLUSIONS INTHlS PARAGRAPHSHALL NOT APPLY INJURlSDlCATlONSWHERE APPLICABLELAW
DOES NOT ALLOW FOR THE EXCLUSIONOF INCIDENTALOR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES. INSUCH JURISDICTIONS,
THlS PARAGRAPHSHALL NOTAPPLY, BUTTHE REMAINING PROVISIONSOFTHlS DOCUMENTSHALL REMAINVALID.
SEARS retainsthe exclusive ri ht to repair or replacethe product or offer a full refundof the purchasepriceat its sole discretion.
SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE Y~UR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
T In additional to complying with all suggested maintenance guidelines and instructions,
customers' obligations shall include but shall not be limitedto: operating the product in accordance with the owner's manual or
any additionalinstructionsor informationprovidedat the time of purchaseor insubsequent communicationstothe purchaserfrom
time to time, exhibit reasonablecare inthe use, operation, maintenance, general upkeep and storage of the product. Failureto
comply with these requirementswill void any applicable warranty.
I T I-: The followinglistcontainsthe applicableWarranty Periodfor yourCraftsmanproduct
and isbased on a combinationof thetype of productor component andthe intendedandactual useof the productor component:
1. 90 DAYS: Craftsman productsintendedfor use or actually used for commercial, institutional, professional or income-
,
producingpurposes
2. 2 YEARS: Craftsman riding lawn mowers, yard and garden tractors, walk behind mowers, tillers, brush cutters,
snow blowers, handheld blowers, backpack blowers, hedge trimmers and electrical products for noncommercial,
nonprofessronal, non-institutronal,or non-income-producinguse, except for those componentswhich are part of engine
systems manufactured by third party engine manufacturersfor which the purchase has received an separate warranty
with product information suppliedat the time of purchase.
3. 1 YEAR: Craftsman power cutters, stump grinders, pole pruners, gas chain saws, electric chain saws, trimmer
attachments, baggersandpolesaws for noncommercial, nonprofessional, non-institutional,or non-income-producinguse.
4. 90 DAYS: All defective batteries,which will be replacedduring this 90-day Warranty Period.
5. 60 DAYS: AdditionalWarranty Periodof 60 days will apply to adjustmentsand worn productsor componentsBUT DOES
NOT INCLUDE WEAR OR ADJUSTMENTS for products used for commercial, institutional, professional or income-
producing purposes. Wear items include but are not limitedto: belts, blades, tires, spark plugs, air filters, chains, shear
bolts, skid plates, scraper bars, drift cutters, ropes, tlnes, collection bagsand pulleys.
As the Warranty Periodrunsfrom the dateof purchaseand NOTfrom the datethat a product
IS delivered,opened, assembledor
first used, please ensure duringthis time periodthat your roduct or component has been assembled and tested for correction
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ally use it. laimsmadeaftertheWarranty Periodhas expiredwill not be honored.
Warranty coverage is conditioned uponthe originalpurchaser furnishing SEARS
rovider if applicable,with the originalsales receipt or other adequate written proof
n of the product. In the event that the original purchaser is unable to provide a
company of the originalsales receipt,SEARS CANADA Inc. reservesthe rightto determine in its sole discretionwhat other written
proof of the originalpurchasedate and identificationof the product isacceptable.
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PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON
(198563)
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(1) DISCHARGECHUTE
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SAFTEY IGNITION KEY (S)
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(1) LOCKNUT 318 1
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DCTRA SHEAR BOLTSAND NVrs
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, (2) FLAT WASHERS
1 (2) CARRIAGE BOLTS
3/8-16 x 2.25
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(2) HANDLE KNOBS
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION
Readthese instructionsandthis manualinitsentirety
beforeyou attempt to assemble or operate your new
snowthrower. Readingtheentiremanualwill familiar-
izeyou with the unit,which willassistyou inassembly,
operation and maintenanceof the product.
Your newsnowthrower hasbeenassembledatthefactory
withthe exceptionof thosepartsleftunassembledforship-
pingpurposes.All partssuch as nuts,washers, bolts,etc.,
necessaryto completethe assembly have beenplaced in
the partsbag.To ensuresafeandproperoperationof your
snow thrower, all parts and hardwareyou assemble must
betightened securely. Usethe correct tools as necessary
to ensure proper tightness.
REMOVESNOW THROWER FROM CARTON
1. Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes
from carton.
2. Cutdown allfour cornersof carton and lay panelsflat.
3. Removethetwo (2) screwssecuringtheaugerhousing
to the pallet.
4. Removeallpackingmaterialsexceptplastictie holding^
speed control rodto lower handle.
5. Remove the two (2) plastic ties securing the upper
handleto the pallet.
6. Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton
thoroughly for additional loose parts.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER
TOOL BOX (See Fig. 10)
A toolbox is providedonyour snowthrower.Thetoolbox is
locatedontopof the beltcover. Storetheextrashear bolts,
nutsandmulti-wrenchprovidedinpartsbaginthetoolbox.
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ASSEMBLY 1 PRE-OPERATION
NOTE: The multi-wrenchmay beusedfor assemblyof the
chuterotatorheadtosnowthrowerandmakingadjustments
to the skid plates.
UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE
. Raise upper handle to the operating position and
tighten handle knobs securely. Additional carriage
bolts, washers and handle knobsare in bag of parts.
Use to secure upper handle to lower handle. Install
in lower holes in handles.
INSTALL SPEED CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 1 and 2)
1. Removeplastic tie securing rodto lower handle.
2. Insert rod into speed control bracketand secure witk,
retainer spring.
INSTALLTRACTION DRIVECONTROL ROD
(SeeFigs.
3 and 4)
The traction drive control rod is installed on the snow
thrower.
1. Remove plastictie securing rodto lowerhandle.
2. Withtop endof rodpositionedunderleftsideof control
panel,pushroddownandinserttopendof rodintohole
indrive control bracket. Secure with retainerspring.
PLASTICTIE
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FIG. 1
FIG. 4
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION
INSTALLAUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6)
1. Retrievevinylsleeveandspringfrom bagof partsand
retrievethe auger control rod from carton chute tray.
Slide straight rod end through the small hole in the
vinyl sleeve. Hook spring in hole in rodend.
2. Hookend of springintocontrolarmwith loopopening
up as shown. (See Fig. 5)
3. With top end of rod positioned under right side of
controlpanel, pushdownon rodand insert endof rod
intoholeinaugercontrolbracket. Securewithretainer
spring.
FIG. 5
INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER
HEAD(See
Fig. 7)
NOTE: The multi-wrenchprovidedin your parts bag may
be usedto installthe chute rotater head.
1. Placedischargechuteassemblyon top of chute base
with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower.
2. Positionchuterotaterheadoverchutebracket. Ifneces-
sary,rotatechuteassemblytoalignsquareandpinonun-
dersideofchuterotaterheadwithholesinchutebracket.
3. With chute rotater head and chute bracket aligned,
positionchute rotater headon pin and threadedstud
of mountingbracket.
4. Install
318 washer and locknut on threaded stud and
tighten securely.
ROTATER HEAD
CHUTE / ALIGN BEFORE MOUNTING
BRACKET TIGHTENING LOCKNUT BRACm
FIG. 7
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
Thetiresonyoursnowthrowerwereoverinflatedatthefac-
toryforshippingpurposes. Correctandequaltirepressure
is importantfor bestsnow throwingperformance.
Reducetire pressure to 14-17PSI.
FIG. 6

DANGER ENGINE : t a A+j , FA&
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SLOW CHOKE
PRIMER
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READAND FOLLOW ALL-SAFETY INFORMATION
AND INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE
USE OFTHIS PRODUCT.
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ILOCKAGES !MUST NOT BE
:LEARER OUT~NTIL THE ENGINE
IS SHUT
OFF^ AND THE CLEAN
OUT TOOL MUST BE USED.
IGNITION KEY.
INSERT TO START
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NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE
SNOWTHROWERS.
KEEP 411SHIELDS AND GUAR S IN
PLACE WHILE OPERATING. i
SHUT OFF ENGINE AND REMAI~ BEHIND
HANDLES UNTIL ALL MOVlG ARTS HAVE
STOPPED BEFORE UNCLOGGI
OR
SERVICING UNIT.
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SNOW
DISCHARGE TRACTION
DRIVE CONTROL

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Our snow throwersconformto the standards of theAmerican NationalStandards lnstitrllo
Toolbox - used to store spgle shear bolts, locknuts and
ON I OFF swltch - used to STOP the engine.
wrench.
Drive speed control lever - used to select fdiatdor
Safety ignltlon key - must be insertedfor the engine to reversemotion and speed of snow thrower.
and when is mactlondrivecontmilever. usedto engagepower~m-
Electric start button - usedfor stattingstheengim
rn@~t~~ d.wwthrower.
Oe~oll(auxiliary) starter handle - usedfor sta&ng the
engine.
Primer - pumps additionalfuelfrom the carburetwto the
Dlscha
cylinderfor usewhen startinga cold engine,
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Chokecontrol - usedfor startinga cold engine.
Skldplate - used% &just height af sbabrer.bar from tk
ground.

T&xtp&rdon Of my arrtruvthrow~rcan-~t~rrsult TheDIRECTIONInwMchsnowis
k be thrown is cantrolled
infareignobi- thrownintotheeym, which
bry tha dischwge ah& controllever.
can resultinsevereeyedamage* Always wear
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safety glasses or ayeahiekkwhileoperatin$
your snowtivower or pe*rming any adjust-
:ala,
mentsor repairs.We recommendstandardsafelyglasses . ;
or a wideviaion safety mask worn over spwtacles.
HOW TO mE YOUR SNOW THROWER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel W-I
attemptingto starttheengine.
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TRACTION DRIVE
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ReleasetractiondrivecontrolIw~rtostapthefowal'$ -
or reversemovernantof the snow thrower+
AUGER -.
Releasetheaugercontral'M8wtwbMgsnow&. F;
ENQINE
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Ir Move ON / OFF switch to 'OFP-~WPI, I
a::: Remove (do not turn) Wty ignw hy to pm~t
unauthorizedus$. +,? Ti,
FIG. 10 .
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The DT$TANCE that snow isthroWn b cantmlfsd by the
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NOTE: Never usechoketo stop eng!mg
~$1 . 4' position of the chute deflector. Set the deflector low to
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throw snow a short distance; set the deflector higher to
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (8- Fig, 9r- '-
throw snow farther.
Thechokecontrolislocated
m theerrgine, Usetheohoh
aontrol whenever you am starthg
a cold errgsne. Do not
u&eto
start a warm engine.
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turn knah clook~~Lato dldqw,
FIG, 9 '!
TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (&XI Figs. 10 81 11)
WARNING: Snow thr~m have ex-
flm lncludlng startup,
WARNlNG: If tha cffmhq @h&e or
auger beuomecl ge$, 8hWetsglrre
fi ~d~U~.Hm~~artstostop. UY
the clmn-outtoal, N T YQUR HANDS,
to unclog the chute and#= auger.
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- flector to desired
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OPERATION
TO THROW SNOW (See mg. I*=-)- 31;.
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The auger rotationiscontrolled by the auger eonfrollever
locatedon the rightside handle.
eeze auger controllever to handleto engagethe
er andthrow snow,
eleas ease theaugercontrol leverto stop throwingsnow.
WINO TIlE CLEANOUT TOOL (See Flg. 13g:
In mWBiM snow mndIrion~, the dischargechute may be-
fame
GEpggeEcl with &! and snow. Usethe clean-out tool
to dislodge this blmkage.
Removetheclean-buttoolfromit'smnting clip. Grasp
thetool
firmly by the handle and pushandtwistthetool
into the cfkclxGg8 chute to,dlslddge the bbckqp.
~8~~~~6tf~1"1~bexn
dl Jadg;ed, Wumthed~n-
Out WoI b k'L mounting clip by pushingit Enta theclip.
~wlr~~WtWq~-chuta'is
in* in asafe die@
tion (nevehwes, buibgBI pmpCkothwabliects are
?ptha dirtsc-th~af dlmharga] beSam m&artlngsngine.
IbsWrt &@ einginei then squwe tba auger'wntrol
lever U tlwhgndh& clew mew %!;am augpr haws-
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TO MOVE FORWARDAND BACKWARD (See Flg. 14)
SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of
thesnowthrower,iscontrolledbythetractiondrivecontrol
bverlocatedon the left side handle.
. &queezetractiondrivecontrollevertohandletoengage
. the drive system.
, 'Releasetractiondrivecontrollevertostoptheforward
arreverse movementof the snow thrower;
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EDandDIRECTIONarecontrolledbythedrivespeed
Pressdownwardonthespeedcontrolleverand
m'W
leverto desired position BEFORE engagingthe trac-
tiondrivecontrollever.Besureleverspringsbackand
locks into desiredposition.
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CAUTION: Do not move speed control lever
when tractlon drive coritrrrl lever is engaged.
Damageto the snow thrower can result.
Slowbrspeedsareforheaviersnowandfasterspeeds
arefor lightsnowandtransportingthesnowthrower. It
.Isrecommendedthatyou useaslowerspeeduntilyou
are familiar with the operationof the snow thrower.
NOTE: When bothtraction drive and auger control levers
are engaged, the traction drive control lever will lock the
augercontrolleverintheengagedposition.Thiswill allow
you to releaseyour right handfrom the handleand adjust
thedischargechutedlrwtianwithoutiflsaxrupang
the WQW
throwing process.
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T6 AWWT lMPl PLATE@ FEg. 18) 3'-"'. 5 -
NOT& Tha wmflch prov4#ad in your p@rt$: bag rn@y be
&&aJ ta&]ust the skidphtaw 1-
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lldd plat@ are locatedan ea66'sid6;o?he ad 'er howlng
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Adjust skidplates
f4~nly to properheight
gturrcant surfam ~~~fldition8,Far removal of onaw in
nsrmttll conditbna, eu~h arr a pavd drlway Br sidewalk,
plaoe skid plates in the hi hest poeition (bwest scraper
P cler%ranoe)to give a 118" ceararrcebeweem thr acmpar
bar and the ground. Use
a middle positionif the surface
io becleared is uneven.
NOTE: Itfsnotmcommenderd b oprratethesnowthrower
overgravelor rockysurfaces,Qbjectssuch
tar gravt~l,rock8
other debris, can easily
be pioked up and thrownbythe
gpeller, whichcancauseseriouspcmonpl.iflljyry,
,. propell)!
~mw@or damageto the snow thmwst' mi,_ , ~, - ;
: If @nowthrawer mustbeopmrad~~cmrgravel ourtaw,
.are@ extraoautisn md besurer rrksd ptsatw ara adjuls-tsld
, , @ lowest (hiqhe~tscraper. . elerwanoe) pasition.
t, @hutoffengine ad *Wail mavinqpartsta$top.
P. ; hdjustskidplatmby loownln the hex nu$, lhenmov-
Ingskid pl& to deslrad
pmlt 9 on. 8e sure both plates
me adiusttad ewnty* Tiitgn setcursrly, - . ..
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SCRAPER BAR (See tsrg, In
The scraper bar is not adjustable, But is reversible. ARer
considerable use it may b~c~mgtworn. When it has
warn
almost to the edge of the housing, it can be reversed,
providingadditionalservice beforerequiringreplammmt.
Replace
a damaged or warn scraper bar.
BEFORE 8TARTlNG THE EElalJVE
CHECK ENE;IiUE QIL LEVEL ($tm Fig. 18)
The engineon your snow thrower hu, b&shipp.& horn
theOctary, alreadyfilledwith oil.
1. Checkengine oilwith snow thwww on levelground.
2. Remove oil fill cap/dipertick Blnd wipe dm, &met
the dipstick and screw tight, wait for a few smmd$,
moveand read oil lavel. It rgr, add oil until
"FUU markon dipsdek Is m*d. Ds natov@flll.
Ta changeengineoil,
sea TO C.HANG€ENGINE011"
Sn the Maintenance~srsettonof this manual.
ADD GASOLINE (8- Fig. 16) . . , ;:< : Q:: :
Fill fueltankto bottom of tankfiller neckh-Donotover
fill. Usefresh, clean, regular unleadedgasoline wi
aminimumof
87 octane. Do notmixoilwith gasalln
Purchasefuel inquantitiesthat can be usedwithin
f
daysto assurefuel freshness.
,,,. , ,
.% %. &Lbd-- .J'%! ~!f*U;~i%3~-
*
a
WARNINO: Wipe off any spilledoilOK
fuel. Donotstore,spillorusegamline
nearan openflame.
CAUTION: Alcoholblendedfuels(celled aso-
holor usingethanolor methanol)can a
?t raot
moisturewhichleadstoseparationandforma-
tion of aclds during stora e. Acidic gas can
damage thefuel s stem o an enginewhlle in
J
P
storage. To avos engine problems, the fuel
system should beemptied beforestorage of
30 days or Ion er. Empty the gas tank, start .-
the englne an ! let it run until the fuel lines
andcarburetor are empty.
Use fresh fuel next.
season. Seestoragelnstructlons for additional68
information. Never useengine or carbu~tor,,~
claraner productsinthefueltankorpermanen&@
damage may occur.
MQJEh ALL ITEMS ARESHOWN INTHEIR TYPICAL LOCATION
ACTUAL LOCATIONMAY
VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.
I
-- - --- - - - ---.+
! - ~*
.>, a, . ~ra5a
TO STAR7 ENGlM
- ..
..- , !
JC 4
Be sure fuel shut-offvalw is inthe OPEN position.
Your snowthrowerengineisequippedwith botha 120Vc
A.C. electricstarterandarecoilstarter, Theelectricstart(
Is equippedwith athree-wirepower cord and plug and
designedto operate on 120Volt
A.C. householdcurrenj
Be sure your house is a 120 Volt
A.C. threewi~
rounded spteim,
Lf yau are uncertain, consult
knsed
- electrician.

WARM @CART r REWL t3TMf3
kww mhQke tn the 'GFP
the primesr.
OEWRR 8-TQPPINQ
Runthe csn@ne"forafwminutesto helpdry off any mois-
@WIT - ELECTRIC STARTER
ture onthe engine.
" .I <
$.. ItataeH Wt?lty ignition key @kid ta recoilstartcord into
IF RE~~XJIL STAR^ WA;S ~Q=N
R
ii 'OPY 'lot
* me key.
11 the recoil ahulsr RBs Rmen andwill notturntheengine,
'
t e e&ra sr%f@tyignitionk@y inamfeplace, pmceed
es bIlows: '&
L Pieroe ON / OFF swftch in "ONnposiiian.
1. Graspthe recoilstarker handle qnsl gd~wlypullas muoh
S Rota& choke controlto "FULL"position. ropeoutof
the starter as wwiblei.
4 G?nmthe pawer cord ta the engine.
5. ~lq,lh.'&hwend dlh, power cord into athnbhole
, gt%m t ZO &# A.C,
#QTEt Po net me primer hen staQg gnginewith thrs
erlecttb
@tartar.
8. Diwnmtthe pow^ card Qrdm th@ r
WR from tbEmglina.
~u&the o heto wMn u for a few minutes. & HI
opt tbwd~p "B uIIpweruntl It ha&remherdnorr& oprat~
Rg tomp~~.
P
WARM START - ELECTRICSTARER
FollDW
$he st@pe abauja, ka~ping the choke cop1tml inthe
"OFF"
gosition,
COW &ART FEGQlL STARTER
I. Inaart s-%If&& igir1Itaon key to rwilstart Dord into
I nitinnslot unlit Midcs. O NOTturn th@M@. AEtp
R b
t ee~trafsclfityignirlan by in a
FF wbh In'ON" pition.
mtmlto "FUUpatinn.
4. Pursh .tkQ liRn@r four 4) timm l thr ttmpembre is
6
blow Ipfor two 12) mu ntanprwstumta between
1 5' and !if0 F. Iftb~ratura F8 abm 60aE primhais
riot rrmmry.
NOTE Q&$;ptfmin-g'may mum flmdhg, pre\renBn@the
enghefrom
aath'lg If you do fbod tbengin&,wait r ft?w
miinurn
hbre.&mmg &I &at and DCI NOTpush the
Drirner.
b F%iI wl starhw handls quicMy. Do not allow $tartw
roper ta snap tmk.
6$ % When theenginestwts,W~~therecoi3~st@erh~ndls
: ansl'slawly-methe choke controlto the "(CZFF pmb
-tian,
AllwT176m
* crl trx warm upfor a few minutehp. Enghet will
not d !$I paweruntilit has n&hed normalopera-
ingtcamgwatun.
2. ~ileasathe rerwrv starter.handie and let it snap beck
klgainstthe.%tartar.
If the(swi~(~i~Mill
hib ta start, repeat me abwst.eps or
wr th8:elmtri~$tarter.
SNOW mmwi~lcz nps
AJwaw.operate the sngWthmw@f With the engine at
fullthrc%lo.Fullthrottle offers
bad perrfomanlc9.
h3Wsnow. ummo
th ro , to adjust speed.
It
is wiesand mreefficientto remove snow imme-
&ally ahr
iZ 1"alls.
th61bwttimet~re~av~~sntrw
k theeiarly morning. At
thistlme t& anow IS usudiljly dry and ha& nat been ex-
pwd to ffier dimct sun and warnu'ng bmprsmtures.
SiigS1tIy overlap each succwsh path ta cs;nBufe
dl
snow will be removwl,
Ailjusttheskidplates
to m &r h&i htformrr&ntsnow
w~dttiono.
TO &SST d~ PLATE@ inthis
don of this manual.
- parextremelyheavy srlaw, revduQe the, width of snow
lwt'mxd by cm~Mappimg ~~(IIV~Q~BP. path and moving
sJuwly.
*
engtfio rlm andclear of snow duringuse. This
wiU Rip air fib* and exteMengine life.
Afbr~nawthmMng
15 cbmpWd,Jl~wanginato run for
afew minutedto meltsnow md,
off. Me engine.
&m the entire snow thrcrwr th@roughlyafter each
use and wipe4 dry so it is ready far nequse.
WARNSPIIQ: Do nd aperate snow
a
thraww kfwmth&rmndiBarmImpair vls-
Iblllty. Throwlng snow during ;a-htmvy,
winds e~ow8trom an Wind yau and be
hazardmus t~ the mj& opemtl~n of the
enow thlawtar.

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FILL IN DATES
GENERAL REEOMIVIZWDATIONS "'""
. ti', ,
The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items
thathavebeensubjectedtoo eratorabuseornegligence.
To receive full value from
8 e warranty, operator must
maintainsnowthroweras instructedinthismanual. Some
adjustmentswill needto be made periodically
to properly
maintainyour snow thrower.
1 .I
At least once a season, checkto s& i( you'dh.$u~dmake
any of the adjuetmentsdescriiedin
the Senrice and Ad-
justment@
~sxl of this manwal.. ,.: ! ,?; .
At leastonceayear, youdo&! replacethe+rk lug
your engine run better and last longer.
I:
and check belts for wear. A new spark plugwilt elp
Followthe maintenanceschedule
'in this manual.
NOTE: UseonlyOriginalEquipmentManufacturer(OEM)
partstosewicethisunit. FailuretodoSt5
can musethe unit
todfuncticm and pmgt a rkk Qf injury tothe opeatar.
'BJ t, 1 " . ,%: L. 1 +$,*
USE. .- if- A *
1. Check engine OH ImB
2. Checkfor loosefastek&rs. .
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,I i
. , 1.. ;I
SNOW THROWER . .
,.I'
Always observe the &&y rule@ JprformiB$j any *i .Keep tires frw af
maintenance. .,I :a rubber. "I{ ,:T, df I
>.
TIRES
; 8
NOTE: To seal fire punctures and prevent flat tires dr
*
Maintainpro er air prmisure in bothtlrm to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from yo
(1 4-1 7 RS.I!~'.
local parts deafer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry r
and corrosion.

. ,
.+ =-
-
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BELTS
1 ._ & - 3. - :, .%Ik,<.. *
-. - $0 CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Checkbeltsfor deteriorationandwearafter every50hours Determinetemperature range an'licipated before ned
oil
of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not change,AlloilmustmeetAPIserviceclassificationSG-SL.
adjustable. Replace belts
if they begin to slip from wear.
Be sure snow thrower is on suhce.
(See YO REMOVE BELT COVER".in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual)r Oilwill drain morefreely when warm
* -
Thebeltson your snowthrowerareof specialconstruction
'
Catchoil ina suitable ~Qt~tainer.
2
andshouldbereplacedbyoriginalequipmentmanufacturer
NOTE: The left side wheel may be removed f&$ !$now
(OEM)beltsavailablefromyournearestdealer.Usingother thrower for ~asieraccew to the oil drain plugand placeiz
than OEM beltscan cause persona or damage to ment
of asuitable container, The unittllted, restingon the
the snow thfmar.
. - <. frame with the left wheel removed, will help drain any oil
,I + r trappedinsidethe engine. (See"TO REMOVEWHEELS*
inthe ServiceandAdjustments section of this manual).
1. Removesafetyignitionkey anddiscmnedsparkplug
wire from spark plug and place wirewhere it cannot
come incontactwith plug.
2. Clean areaaround drainplan
El3 #"lQrease. 3. Removedrainpluganddrainoilinasuitablecontainer.
..
4. Installdrain plugand tightensecurely.
snow
5. Wipe off anyspilladoilfromsnowthrower and engine.
on
$. Installleftwheel(ifremovedfor drainingoil). Besureto
installklick ininto roperholeinwheelaxle(See
"TO
-REMOVE HEEL ! " inthqfienrlce and Adjustments
sectidn of this manual).
7. Removeoilfillcap/dipstick. ~6
to entertheenginer --
8. Reff ll engine withWIl9+1mugh" st1 wkk'cW;,Four
slawly. Do not overfill. For ap roximatecapacity see
"PRODUCTsPEGIFIcATIoN~~sectionofthlsmanual.
ENGINE
on oil fill cap/elipstick for chwking level.
See engine manual. stickcap
Cs ti htenedsecurely for accurate
oil at "FU
C' lineon dipstick.
LUBRICATION ' '
I
t@,'Wiie off any spilled oil.
a
Useonly highquality de"tbr~eW dl rated W~~API se9%&
, , . , .
i '
_,I- ..
classification SG-SL. Selecttheoil's SAEviscositygrade
. >
accordingto your expectedoperatingtemperature. Insped dd replacecorroded' .& d
fire hazardandor damaga
, .
SPARK PLUGi:
Replacespark plu~dthe bagh-mingofeach seas~n oraRer
every
100 hoursof operation,whichey~rac~ursfirst. Spark
plug type and
gap setting are show [n the "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS"sectionof this mnuai.
CLEANING
' ,
. *
IMPORTANT Forbest perf~rm&tcrl;- !keep snow thrower
housingfree of any dirtor trash. CleanShe outsideof your
snow throwerafter each use.
NOTE Alfhowgh multi-viscosityoils (5W30, 1 OW30 etc.)
improve
shfftrrg in coldweather, these multi-viscosityoils
will result
in irrereasedoilconsumptionwhen usedabove
32°F. Che* yausmgineoillevelmorefrequentlytoavoid
possWe
lengiw damagefrom runninglawon oil.
Changethe
ujt ef€er every25 hours of operationor at least Keepfinishedsurfaces/wheelafreeofgasoline,oil,etc.
once a year if the smwthrower is not usedfor
25 hours We do not tw~mhendUdhg
a gar-
to dean
inone year. yoursnowthrowerunlesstheelectricalsystem,muffler
and carburetorare covered
to keep water out. Water
Checkthecmkcaseoillevelbeforestarthgtheengine
and
h engine can result in shortened engin%-li%e,
aftereach ffve (5) hoursof continuoususe. Tighten oil fill
$,
Cap I dipsticksecurely each time you check ttre oii tevd.
- -
-, . _
a t- : . A.
.
WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wke
from sparkplug and placewire Here it
cannot came In contact with plug.

SERVICE AND AWUSTMENTS
To replacethecapscrewlshearbolts: . %
WARNlNGi: To avoid serious Injury, before
:-:I !
performingany mrvtceor adjustmsnts: p 3- .t
1. Disengage all controls and move throffle cbnirol
.
, . STOP position.Wait for all movingpartsto stop.
1. Be surethe OM swltch Istn thew
OFF position.
AIP Removesafetyignitionkeyanddisconnectspark p
. wirefromsparkplug. Placewirewhere itcannotco
A 2. Remove safety Ignitl~R%&y:~. o'r'V incontactwith spark plug. - - . ;a.t,ir,. yc.
1
1 3. Makesuretheaugers and allmsvin$ . ,
parts havecompletelystopped. !
I
4. Disconnect spark plug wire from'; ;'
-I spark plug and placewire where #,
" 1 . cannot come In contactwith plug. , $'-
SNOWTHROWER -- . >,+~*.--~,a i
TO ADJUST SNOW THRO
&&m : 4.
fr
See TOADJUST SKID PLATES" and "SCRAPE?$.BAR"
inthe Operationsection of this manual.
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CHUTE DEFLECTOR
The chute deflector, attachedto the top of the discharge
chute, is provided to direct discharging snow away from
theoperator. If
the deflector becomesdamaged, it should
. ,
be replaced.
WARNING: To avold serlous tnju
the deflector removed or damaged.
3
never operateyour snow thrower wit
.. To changedirectionand/ordistancssnow b discharge&
- -seeTOCONTROLSNOW DISCHARGE" inthe Op-
erationsection of this manual.
SHEAR BOLTS (See Fig. 17)
,
AUGER SHEAR BOLTS
4'. , .
Both right and left-handaugers are securedto the auger
shaftwithaspacer,shearboltandhexnut.Shouldaforeign
objector ice becomelodgedinthe augers,the shearbolts
are designed to break, preventing damage to any other
components. If one or bothaugersdo notturnwhen auger
controlleverisengaged,check to see if one or bothof the
bolts have sheared. To replacethe shear bolts:
1. Disengage all controls and move throttle control ta
STOP position.Wait for all movingpartsto stop.. *
2. Removesafety i nitionkeyanddisconnectsparkplui
wirefromsparkp
9 ug. Placewirewhere itcannotcoma
incontact with spark plug.
3. Align holeinauger hub with holeinauger shaft andl
' installa new 1/4-20 x 2" shear bolt. Install1/4-20
.
- lock nut and tighten securely.
CAUTION: Do notsubstitute.Useonlyoriginal
equipment shear bolts as supplied with your
snaw thrower.
-
4. Insertsafetyignitionkeyandreconnectsparkplug wtm
to sparkplug.
lMPmSHEARBOLm
dig '+'*; ' % - . i
The impelleris secured to theimpdkr ahan with two (2)
capscrewiehearWts 4 hex nub. ShW a foreignobject
or ice become lodgedIn
the impeller, the capscrewsare
designedto bxeak, preventingdamage
to any other com-
ponents. Ifimpellerdoesnotturnwhen augercontrollever
isengaged, check to see if the capscrews havesheared.
1'6
,.-$i-: Align holesinim eller hub ~+KJ&S fi~
- andinstalltwo (2y new 1/4-20x 1
bolts. Install1/4-20locknutsam?
CAUTION: Do notsubstitute. Use only ortginal
equipment capscfewlshear
bolts as supplied
wRh your snow thrower.
4. In%erY~a1&yignNbn key and reaxmeet sparkplug v
to spark plug.
,.-.
f .I . .; : -- c:f
@.@crews securing belt cowl
- - -< .
2. Removebelt - A=,' .+ *
3. Replacebeltcover by installingcover andscrews t
tightensecurely. -w$
- '*
RO. 18

SERVKE AND-N$JUSTMENTS
, WARNING: Belt replacementr ulres
, separation of thesnow throwe%hile
:'I 1 separating theauger houslngfromthe
frame assembly,
It Is important that
1
an assistant stand in the operating
e
asMan mdhold the snow thrower
.
andlea. Serious personal Injuryandl
4 I. *,-
,
or damage to the unit muld occur if
.) I the snow thrower should fall during
the belt changingprocess.
FRAM~ Aum
HOUStffi
-,
+ ?'
4
TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 19)
:fie' T . ,d:ii~t
8. RELIEVE TENSION ON TRACTION DRIVE BELT
Theaygerandtractiondrivebeltsarenotadjustable. Ifth$ IDLER and remove traction drive belt from around
beltsate damagedor beginto slipfromwear, they shoukl pulleys.
Ire replaoed.I1isrecommendedthatthebelt(s)bereplmdd
HINT Inserta318" drive ratchet (in the "ON po~ition)~~
bha $ears service dentreldepartment.
' "!I
the quarehole in idler arm and rotateratchet clocWi
NOTE: Itisrecommendedthatboththeaugerandtraction
raltevs
. 1
drivebeltbe replacedat thesametime.
8. With tensionrelieved bn Mer,ih€lgllne~Wac~kytWbe
TheV-beltsonyoursnowthrowerareofspet3Bl~truction beltaroundpulleysand inside belt keepers.
andshouldbereplacedbyoriginalequipmentmanufacturer
10, Installclutch rodinwingplate; secure with hairpin.
(OEM) belts available from Your nearest Seat'S service 11. Placeau erbeltaroundandinsidethegrooveofauger
centreldepartment.UsingotherthanOEMbeltscancause pulley ony.
gersonalinjury ordamage to the snow thrower.
7
12. While your asl5-iant tslowly raises handles to rejoin
theau er housingandfmmts assbmbly,pullup on the
au er eltand squeeza
rides to @herabove pulley
so
% e12 isfully set~bd in grooveo r pulley.
13. Moveidlerarmso itgoesnothitirflprllerpmeyas
you!
bring snow thrwer completely together and check
carefullyfor praper routingof belts.
If auger belt has
becomedislo edfromthepulleyfb catchingtheidler,
$, \ arm bracket w Ele b'PinpingsnBw t rower together),;
separate the snwthrower and repeat step
12. Beit
must be fully seated in
pullw groove %hen bringiags
. the snow throwertogether.
1. REMOVE GASOLINE FROM FUEL TANK - Drain
gasoline from fuel tank into a suitable container, out-
doors, away from fire or flame. Wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
8. , REMOVE DISCHARGE CHUTE - Loosen locknd~
securingchute rotatorheadto mountingbracket only
enough
to allow chute rotator headto be raised and
discharge chuteto be removedfrom snow thrower.
3. REMOVE BELT COVER
- See "TO REMOVE BELT
COVER" inthis sectionof this manual.
4. REMOVEENGINEPULLEY - Removebolt,flatwasher
securingpulleytoenginecrankshaft. Removeoutside
; (auger) pulleyonly from crankshaft.
5. SEPARATE SNOW THROWER - Withyour assistant
standingintheoperatingpositionholdingthehandles,
remove the two
(2) bolts holding the auger housing
and frame together.
WARNING: As thelastboltisremoved,
our assistantcarefullylowerthe
down to the ground.
.
'6. REMOVE HAIRPIN FROM CLUTCH ROD and re-
move clutch rod from swing plate. Tip swing plate
forward.
7. REMOVE AUGER BELT from mud
m
FIG 19

SERVICE AND AbJUSTllTINTS
. ,
. . -4q .&
TO REMOVE WHEELS (Sm Fig. 29&& L',,. ic 3fi
TO ADJUST CABLE TENSION Cfbe Fig. 21) I* JS~
Removethe klik pinand removewheel from axle. .
Aqd caMs tension by turning the adjusterturn hue
IMPORT&NT Wheninstallingwheel, besure to use the Fa-
baa^ on the dmt hand cahl@. QrW Ihe long
nermostholeinaxleandthewheelhubhole. To disengage *gh*
and turn the short -On to lengthen
drivesystem from
the wheels (for pushingartramporting
Adiustunt[l cable is snug.
the snow thrower), remove klik pin from wheel hub and
insertpin intothe outermost hole in
axle only.
NOTE: To seal puncturesor preventflat tiree due to stow
leaks,tiresealant maybepurchasedfromyour localparts
dealer.Tiresealantalsoprevents
tire dry rot andcorrosion.
KLlk PEN - W'FeR HOLE
I
i
HOLE
. - (; 3-
3
wHeeL
r
-.i;' "" '"' ' '
, WHEELHUB
- . AG.20
. - '1-1 1 ,
:q : .
ENGINE t r, ., ,, ;. . + br- w-. I
CARBURETOR . '" '
. +
, , . ., -
Your carburetor is not adjustabie. Engine performance
should not beaffectedat altitudes up to
2,134 meters. If
your engine does not operate properlydue
to suspected
carburetor problems, take your snow throwm to
a Sears
servlcecenter/department.
.. el '
ENGlNE SPEED.
I..
I ..~ -. 2%
Nevertamperwiththeenginegovernor,whichisfactoryset
for properenginespeed. Overspeedlngthe engineabove
the factory highspeed settingcan bedangerous and will
void the warranty. If you think the engine-governed high
speed needs adjudng,
contad a Sears service center1
department,which has the proper equipment
and experi-
enceto make any necessatyadiustments.

Immedlatety prepare your snow thrower for storage at
Empty the fueltdnk by startingthe engineand le$C:
theend of the season or if the unitwill not be usedfor 30
it run Clntil the fuellines and carburetorare empb '
days or more.
,.. .
. 2 + qv-j,
- , Never uee engimior barbuntor cleaner produ&hl
' -
ltm fueltank or permanentdamage may occur. .. 1-7
WARNING: Never store the snow
throwerwith gasolineInthetankinside
Usefreshfuelnext seasorr:e
a
a buildingwhere fumee may reach an
&T€: Fuelstabtlizerisanacceptablealternative in mb
openflame, spark or pllot lightasona imitingtheformationof fuel gum depositsduringstorage.
furnace, water heater,clothesdryer or
Addstabilizerto gasolineinfusltank or storagecontainer.
gasappliance. Allowtheenginetocool
Always follaw the mix ratiofound on stabilizer container.
beforestoring inany enclosure.
Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to
I
allowthe stabilizer to reachthe carburetor. Do not empty
the gas tank and carburetor if usingfuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL .
- Drainoil(withenginewarm) andreplacewithcleanBngine
oil. (See "ENGINE.
in4hel ,Maintenance section of this
manual). .(I . -
4 - CYLINDER
X
. ._
4.
I 1. Removespark plug. I t
,
2. Pour oneounce (29 ml)<of bil throughsparkplug hob
intocylinder. "' , ,
uc i?. -
3: Pullrecoilstad& handieslowly8fewtimestodistribute
,.* L!- ' ! ' ,tCL --**I :jd
,.:I
UII.
: 4. Replapyj~,~vysparkplug.
t"
OT'HER ' 6#
7, . .;is
Removesariignltlon'f&y'; stdie itina $& $a+
>: st.. >I' , , , ' , - , , DOnot store gasolinefrom one ssasonto another.
ENGINE ; - --
- I.
I . 1- - - .I Replace our gasoline can if your cbn starts to rust.
See engine manudl;~
: . ... . ,..&, ... ... I . j:.f.
Rustan dY or dirt inyour gasolinewill cause problems.
FUEL SYSTEM
Ifpossible,storeyoursnow throwerindoorsandcover
it to protect itfrom dust and dirt.
IMPORTANT: Itisimportantto preventgumdepositsfrom
. ,. Cover your snow thrower with a suitable pmtectiw
formingin essentialfuel system partssuch as carburetor
fuel hose, or tank during storage, AISO, alcohol blende&l- '1 1
coverthatdoesnot retainmoisture.DOnot useplastia
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
, Plasticcannot breathe, which allows condensation to
attract moisturewhich leads to separation and formatior7 form and
will cause your snow throwerto rust:
of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel.
. ., IMPORTANT: Nevercover snowthrowerwhilesagikexC
system of an engine while
in storage, haustarea is still warm.

See aaPrQ)~tWesectionInmanualunlessdirectedto a SmiYrr &milea mflmant.
-
CAUSE C0RRE;CPION
1. Fuelshut-offvalve (if so 1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPENposition.
equipped) inOFFpition.
2. Safety ignitionkey 2. Insert safety mitionkey.
isnot inserted.
3. Out of fuel.
3, Fillfueltank with fv;mh, dam gmdine.
4. ThrottleinSTOPposition 4. Movethrmleto PAST p68Mon
(or ONDFFswitch is OFF).
(or ONIOFF switch ta ON pmltion).
5. Choke in OFFpositi~n. 5. Moveto FULL position.
6. Primernotdepressed. 6. Primeas instructedinthe Operation s@Im d this maud
7. Engineisflooded. 7. Wait a few minutesbefore restar%'ng,DO NOTprime,
8. Spark plugwire is 8. Connectwire to spark plug.
disconneded,
9. Badspark plug. 9. Replacespark plug.
10. Stalefuel.
10. Emptyfuel tank & carburetor, refillwith fresh, clem@boEis
11. Water infuel.
11. Emptyfuel tank & carburetor, refillwith fresh, clean gawlir
Lossof power 1. Spark plugwire loose.
2. Throwingtoo much snow.
3. Fueltank cap iscovered
with iceor snow.
4. Dirtyor doggedmuffler.
1. Reconnectspark plugwire.
2. Reducespeed and width of swath.
3. Removeiceand snow on andaroundfueltank cap.
1 4. Cleanor replacemuffler.
Engine idlesor
runsroughly
1. Chokeisin FULLposition.
2. Blockageinfuel Itne.
3. Stale fuel.
4. Waterinfuel.
5. Carburetorisinneedof
adjustment
~7 omrhaul.
1. Movechoke to OFF position.
2. Cleanfuel line.
3. Emptyfuel tank & carburetor, refillwlth fresh, clean gasdr
4. Emptyfuel tank & carburetor, refillwith freeh, cleang$$oIi~
5. Contact aSearsservicecenterldepartment.
ExtxmsIve
1. Lomeparkordamaged 1. Tighten allfasteners. Replacedamagdparts. If vibratiof
vlbtation augerscrr impeller. remains, contacta Sears service center/department.
Recoilstarter
Lossof traction
drlve
/ slowing
of drive speed
1. Frozenrecoilstarter. 1. See "IF RECOILSTARTER HAS FROZENn
inthe Opefationsectionof Ws manual.
1. Drivebeltisworn. 1. Check / replacedrive belt.
2. Drivebelt isoff of pulley. 2. Check / reinstalldrive belt.
3. Frictiondrivewheel isworn. 3. Contact a Sears servicecenter/department.
Auger beltisoff of pulley.
1. Check / reinstallauger belt.
Auger belt isworn.
2. Check / replaceauger belt.
3. Cloggeddischargechute. 3. Clean snow chute.
Augers
/ impellerjammed.
4. Removedebris or foreign objectfrom augers / impeller.