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SAFETY AND
OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS

CONGRATULATIONS!
You now own one of the finest lawn and garden tools available.
Your BOLENS product has been carefully designed and manufactured for
top performance and dependability. Take proper care of your equipment
and you will be repaid with lasting service.
Study this manual before you operate your equipment. Know the operating
procedures and safety precautions. Remember the more you know about
your BOLENS product, the better it will perform for you.
PLEASE FILL OUT QUESTIONNAIRE IN CENTER OF BOOK.

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This equipment is manufactured
by FMC Corporation, Outdoor
Power Equipment Division, 215
South Park Street, Port Wash-
ington, Wisconsin, 53074, tele-
phone [phone]. If you have
any questions or encounter any
problems, which you feel only the
factory can solve, write to the
above address or phone, attention
the Service Department.
This is asafety, operational and
general maintenance manual only
and does not cover major re-
pair. All major repair work dur-
ing the warranty period must be
performed by an authorized
FMC BOLENS DEALER or the
factory warranty is void. Bolens
equipment is carefully engi-
neered to give good perform-
ance if properly operated and
maintained. Keep your equip-
ment clean and lubricate it as
prescribed in this manual.
Periodically inspect your unit
and perform any upkeep main-
tenance necessary.
All Bolens equipment have
passed rigid safety
specifications published by
the American National
Standards Institute
(sponsored by the Outdoor
Power Equipment Institute-
O.P.E.I.) and have been
certified as complying by an
outside independent testing
laboratory.
THE AUTHORIZED DEALER will
repair or replace any parts
which fail due to defective
material or workmanship
during the warranty period.
He will also provide
continuing repair service
and supply factory replace-
ment parts.
CONTACT YOUR DEALER FOR
ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS OR
SERVICE NEEDED. DO NOT RE-
TURN PARTS DIRECTLY TO THE
FACTORY. THE FACTORY RE-
QUIRES PRIOR APPROVAL ON
RETURNS, AND APPROVALS ARE
ISSUED ONLY TO BOLENS
DEALERS OR DISTRIBUTORS.
READ YOUR WARRANTY
STATEMENT AND BE SURE THE
POSTPAID WARRANTY REG-
ISTRATION CARD IS MAILED TO
THE FACTORY.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Safety Precautions . . .4Before Operation ....... 11 Care and Maintenance ..... 14
Serial Numbers . . 5Operation .... 12 Electric Start Kit .... .. . 17
Know Your Snow Thrower ...6 Troubleshooting ....... 13 Optional Equipment .....20
Assembly ..6Storage ...21
Snow Throwing Tips .... .10 End of Season Storage ...21
BE ASAFE OPERATOR
AVOID ACCIDENTS
To read reports from all over the country is to be convinced that alarge number of accidents can be prevented only
by the operator anticipating the result before the accident is caused and doing something about it. No power equip-
ment can be safer than the man who is at the controls. If accidents are to be prevented -and they most certainly can
be prevented -operators must accept their full measure of responsibility.
It is true that the designer, the manufacturer and the safety engineer can help, but their combined efforts can be
wiped out by asingle careless act.
It is said that “the best kind of safety device is acareful operator.” We ask you to be that kind of person.
NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
Form No. 552923 5/75
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PRINTED AT FMC CORPORATION, OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT DIVISION

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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CAUTION
PREVENTING ACCIDENTS IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY. BE SURE YOU
UNDERSTAND AND OBSERVE THESE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. NEVER
TAKE CHANCES. REMEMBER,
ACCIDENTS CAN BE PREVENTED.
TRAINING
1. Read the owner's guide
instruction manual carefully.
Be thoroughly familiar with
the controls and proper use
of the equipment. Know how
to stop the unit and disen-
gage the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to
operate equipment. Never
allow adults to operate
equipment without proper
instruction.
3. Keep the area of opera-
tion clear of all persons,
expecially small children
and pets.
4. Exercise caution to
avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operating
in reverse.
PREPARATION
BEFORE YOU USE
YOUR SNOW THROWER
1. Thoroughly inspect the
area where the equipment is
to be used and remove all
door mats, sleds, boards,
wires and other foreign
objects.
2. Disengage all clutches
and shift into neutral
before starting engine or
motor.
3. Do not operate equipment
without wearing adequate
winter outer garments. Wear
footwear which will improve
footing on slippery
surfaces.
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4. Handle fuel with care,
it is highly flammable.
(A) Use approved fuel
container.
(B) Never add fuel to a
running engine or hot
engine.
(C) Fill fuel tank outdoors
with extreme care.
Never fill fuel tank
indoors.
(D) Replace gasoline cap
securely and wipe up
spilled fuel.
5. Use agrounded three
wire cord and plug-in for
all units with electric
drive motors or electric
starting motors.
6. Adjust collector housing
height to clear gravel or
crushed rock surface.
7. Never attempt to make
any adjustments while engine
or motor is running (except
where specifically recom-
mended by manufacturer).
8. Let engine and machine
adjust to outdoor tempera-
tures before starting to
clear snow.
OPERATION
1. Do not put hands or feet
near rotating parts. Keep
clear of discharge opening
at all times.
2. Exercise extreme caution
when operating on or
crossing agravel drive,
walks, or roads. Stay alert
for hidden hazards or traffic.
Do not carry passengers.
3. After striking aforeign
object, stop the engine
(motor), remove wire from
spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the snow thrower for
any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and
operating the snow thrower.
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.
5. Stop engine (motor)
whenever you leave the
operating position, before
unclogging the collector/
impeller housing or discharge
guide, and making any
repairs, adjustments or
inspections.
6. Take all possible
precautions when leaving the
vehicle unattended. Disen-
gage the power take-off,
lower the attachment, shift
into neutral, set the parking
brake, stop the engine, and
remove the key.
7. When cleaning, repairing
or inspecting make certain
collector/impeller, and all
moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect spark plug wire
and keep wire away from plug
to prevent accidental
starting. Disconnect cord on
electric motors.
8. Do not run engine
indoors, except when starting
engine and for transporting
snow thrower in or out of
building. Open outside doors,
exhaust fumesare dangerous.
9. Do not clear snow across
the face of slopes.
Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on
slopes. Do not attempt to
clear steep slopes.
10. Never operate snow
thrower without guards,
plates, or other safety
protective devices in place.
11. Never operate snow
thrower near glass enclosure,
automobiles, window wells,
drop-off, etc., without
proper adjustment of snow
discharge angle. Keep
children and pets away.
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2. Never store machine with
fuel in the fuel tank inside
abuilding where open flame
or spark are present. Allow
engine to cool before storing
in any enclosure.
3. Always refer to owner's
guide instructions for
important details if snow
thrower is to be stored for
an extended period.
12. Do not overload machine
capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a
rate.
13. Never operate machine at
high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Use care
when backing.
14. Never direct discharge
at bystanders or allow anyone
in front of unit.
15. Disengage power to
collector/impeller when
transporting or not in use.
16. Use only attachments
and accessories approved by
manufacturer of snow thrower
(such as wheel weights,
counter weights, cabs, etc)
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7.
Never operate the snow
thrower without good
visibility or light. Always
be sure of your footing and
keep afirm hold on the
handles and walk, never run.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Check shear bolts,
engine mounting bolts, etc.
at frequent intervals for
proper tightness to be sure
equipment is in safe working
condition.
4.
Run machine afew minutes
after throwing snow to
prevent freeze up of
collector/impeller.
SERIAL NUMBERS
For prompt service when
repairs or adjustments are
required, your AUTHORIZED
FMC BOLENS DEALER must have
identification numbers
listed below. Fill in the
spaces now for quick
reference.
Snow Thrower Model Number
Snow Thrower Serial Number
Engine Model Number
Engine Serial Number
Engine Spec. Number
Date of Purchase
The AUTHORIZED FMC BOLENS
DEALER has aparts list for
your snow thrower. He can
identify and supply any
parts you require.
Contact the engine manufac-
turer's authorized dealer
when engine parts are needed. 5

KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
Know your snow thrower before you operate it. Refer to the photograph
of your snow thrower and locate the controls and service points.
EYE BOLT
CHUTE CONTROL
BRACKET
CHUTE CONTROL
CRANK
ENGINE
THROTTLE
LEVER
Fig. 3
MODEL 524-24 INCH SNOW THROWER
MODEL 625-24 INCH SNOW THROWER
MODEL 826-26 INCH SNOW THROWER
WHEEL DRIVE LEVER
AUGER DRIVE
CONTROL
FUEL TANK
CLUTCH LEVER
Controlled Differential
on Models 625 and 826 Only.
ASSEMBLY
Remove the four hex head
capscrews 3/8-16 x1-3/4 from
the drive housing. Position
the handle assembly onto
drive housing and secure with
four each special washers,
lockwashers 3/8 and the above
capscrews. See figure 4. HANDLE
HEX CAPSCREWS
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INSTALLATION OF THROTTLE
CONTROL
Position throttle lever into
console "A" figure 5and
secure with round head
Phillip's capscrews and hex
nuts furnished. Place "Red"
knob onto lever and gently
tap onto lever.
WIRING INSTALLATION
Connect long "White" lead of
wire harness to "White" lead
on engine using splicing
connector supplied in pack.
See "A" figure 6.
Secure throttle cable and
wire harness to Left handle
with clips supplied.

WIRING DIAGRAM
SWITCH INTERLOCK SWITCH SWITCH
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ASSEMBLY (Continued)
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Following instructions apply
to all three units.
Install chute control crank
into console. Position chute
control rod bracket on top of
rotor housing and secure with
flat washer 5/16 and hex nut
5/16-18.
NOTE:
Adjust worm to obtain free
rotation of chute through its
full travel.
Install eye bolt to the
inside of Left handle and
secure with lock nut 5/16-18.
See figure 9.
Install cotter pin 3/32 Dia.
x3/4 into crank end of
chute control crank.
NOTE:
Roll ends of cotter pin
around crank so there are no
protruding ends.
Place 3/8 flat washer onto
crank.
Place knob onto crank and
secure with push on cap.
Install button plug to close
opening in knob.
Insert pin of pivot block,
which is on spring loaded end
of auger drive control rod,
into auger control lever from
the front. See figure 11.
Adjust swivel block on upper
end of control rod so that
when auger drive is engaged
the spring on lower end of
rod compresses approximately
3/8 inch. After proper
adjustment is achieved secure
swivel block into control
lever with cotter pin.
Fig. 10
AUGER DRIVE
CONTROL ROD
CLUTCH CONTROL ROD
PIVOT
BLOCK
COTTER PIN
DRIVE ADJUSTING SCREW
CLUTCH LEVER
CLEVIS
CLEVIS PIN AUGER CONTROL LEVER
Fig. 11
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Tip unit forward onto front of
auger housing. Remove bottom
plate of drive housing. See
figure 12. Move rubber tired
drive wheel to the far Right
and then back just to the Left
of the shaft bore in the
center of the drive disc.
Place wheel control lever into
"First" position. Thread end
of control rod into swivel
block on wheel drive lever in
housing, until the hook on
upper end of rod just enters
hole in control lever on
console. Move WHEEL DRIVE
CONTROL LEVER through its
full range to check that drive
works in all ranges.
Install clevis onto threaded
end of clutch control rod.
(See figure 11). Place
clevis onto clutch lever on
rear of drive housing and
secure with clevis pin and
cotter pin. With clutch
control lever on handle
released, adjust clutch rod
so hooked end easily enters
hole in lever, secure with
cotter pin.
Check wind direction. Always
throw the snow in the same
direction the wind is
blowing.
With the wind blowing across
your area to be cleared,
start first cut on the wind-
ward side and cast snow
downwind to uncleared area.
In high winds keep chute cap
set to cast snow low.
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Fig. 12
With clutch lever released
(clutch disengaged), rubber
tired drive wheel should be
off of face of drive disc
approximately .015 to .030 of
an inch. Unit should move
freely in forward and reverse
when manually pushed or
pulled with the "Wheel Drive
Lever" in any gear and the
SNOW THROWING
Do not position the discharge
chute between you and the
wind, especially during turn
arounds.
On turn arounds, turn with
the wind. Adjust the chute
while turning to keep the
discharge downwind.
Do not direct the discharge
into the street or road. It
can throw foreign objects at
passing pedestrians and/or autos.
clutch lever released. If
the unit does not move
freely, adjust the drive
adjusting screw, figure 11,
to obtain additional
clearance.
After all adjustments are
made replace bottom plate of
housing and tip unit back
onto its wheels.
TIPS
If the snowbank is higher
than the rotor housing, move
into it as far as possible,
back out, knock down the snow
and blow it out on the next
approach.
Before putting snow thrower
away, clean all the excess
snow and slush off of unit
to prevent freeze up of
controls and the chute.
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To help prevent snow from
sticking spray the inside of
auger-impeller housing,
discharge chute, and deflector
cap with FMC Bolens silicone
spray. This silicone spray
can also be used to lubricate
the discharge chute pilot.
SERVICING
Always keep the unit clean
and in good repair. Have
your authorized FMC Bolens
dealers make athorough
inspection of your snow
thrower at least once each
year.
Your snow thrower has afour
cycle engine. Fill the fuel
tank with afresh supply of
regular grade or low lead
(winter blend) automotive
gasoline. Fuel capacity for
Models 625 and 826 is (1>
gallon. For Model 524 the
fuel capacity is (2) quarts.
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CAUTION
DO NOT MIX OIL WITH THE
GASOLINE. NEVER USE PREMIUM
OR WHITE GASOLINE.
Use aclean funnel to fill
the fuel tank. Never add
fuel while you are indoors.
Gasoline and gasoline fumes
are highly flammable and
explosive. Never add fuel
while the engine is hot or
running.
CAUTION
THIS SNOW THROWER WAS SHIPPED
WITHOUT OIL IN THE ENGINE
CRANKCASE. BEFORE OPERATING
FILL THE CRANKCASE WITH THE
PROPER GRADE OF BOLENS 4-
CYCLE ENGINE OIL.
Refer to Page 15 for proper
grade and quantity of oil
required.
SNOW THROWER SHOES
Adjust the shoes on each end
of the auger housing to
desired height. On concrete
or hard surfaces, adjust
shoes so the scraper blade is
1/8 inch off of surface. For
gravel or crushed stone areas
adjust the shoes so scraper
blade will clear the gravel
or stone.
SCRAPER BLADE
Slots are provided in the
auger housing to allow for
scraper blade height adjust-
ment. For scraping action
set the snow thrower shoes in
their highest position and
lower scraper blade to the
surface. When blade can no
longer be adjusted it can be
replaced.
DISCHARGE CHUTE
Adjust chute direction and
deflector cap angle before
starting snow thrower.
A
CAUTION
DO NOT FORCE CHUTE BEYOND
ITS MAXIMUM TRAVEL IN EITHER
DIRECTION.
DEFLECTOR
CAP
DISCHARGE
CHUTE
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OPERATION
STARTING
1. Place the WHEEL DRIVE
lever in NEUTRAL position.
2. Place ENGINE throttle
lever in FAST. Choke engine
if necessary. Choke lever
protrudes from end of heater
box on Models 524 and 826.
On the Model 625 the choke is
controlled by aknob on top
of the heater box.
3. Turn ignition switch to
the "run" position.
4. Place AUGER DRIVE lever
in OFF.
5. Grasp the Mitt'n Grip
starter handle firmly and
pull quickly to start the
engine. Keep afirm grip on
the starter handle and return
it slowly to ensure that the
cord rewinds properly. After
engine starts, move choke
back to off position.
6. With clutch lever released
(clutch disengaged) place
WHEEL DRIVE lever in range
desired and move AUGER DRIVE
lever to ON. Engage clutch
by squeezing lever towards
handle.
NOTE: When auger drive lever
is in the on position either
of the interlock switches in
the handles must be held in
the on position or the engine
will shut off.
STOPPING
When stopping the engine,
especially after it has been
working hard, let the engine
idle for afew minutes.
This will allow engine
temperatures to normalize,
preventing overheating or
engine damage.
To stop the engine, move
ENGINE throttle lever to IDLE
and turn ignition switch to "off".
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ENGINE
THROTTLE
LEVER
CLUTCH
LOCK
SWITCHES
CLUTCH
LEVER
Fig. 15
CHUTE CONTROL
CRANK
INTERLOCK
AUGER DRIVE
WHEEL LEVER
DRIVE
LEVER
Place WHEEL DRIVE lever in
NEUTRAL, AUGER DRIVE lever i
OFF and disengage clutch.
SECONDS STARTER SHOULD NOT
BE OPERATED AGAIN FOR 60
SECONDS TO ALLOW IT TO COOL.
STARTING WITH ELECTRIC
START
CAUTION
ALWAYS USE THE GROUNDED
THREE WIRE EXTENSION CORD
SUPPLIED WITH STARTER KIT.
1. Plug cord into starter
switch and aconvenient
grounded 110 volt outlet.
2. Set controls same as for
recoil start.
3. Push starter button on
switch. Release as soon as
engine starts.
4. After engine starts and
is warmed up, be sure to
remove extension cord.
ACAUTION
DO NOT CRANK WITH ELECTRIC
STARTER FOR MORE THAN 30
SECONDS. IF CRANKED FOR 30
CLUTCH
To make the unit drive, engage
the clutch by squeezing the
lever on the Left handle
towards the handle. To stop
or to shift the unit,
disengage the clutch by
releasing the lever on the
Left handle.
The spring loaded pin in the
Left handle is to lock the
clutch in the engaged
position. To lock squeeze
the clutch lever to the
handle and push down on the
pin while releasing the
lever. To release the lock
all that is necessary is a
light squeeze on the clutch
lever.
This lock is for ease of
operation when throwing snow
in long forward runs.
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OPERATION (Continued)
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CONTROLLED DIFFERENTIAL
Models 625 and 826 are
equipped with acontrolled
differential. This will
provide improved traction
for heavy snow throwing.
Awing nut is located on the
hub of the Right wheel. By
turning this nut clockwise
the degree of differential
traction can be varied to
almost straight axle drive.
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CAUTION
DO NOT TIGHTEN CONTROL NUT
WITH AWRENCH OR AHAMMER.
STOP THE ENGINE
BEFORE adding fuel.
BEFORE leaving snow thrower
unattended, if only for aminute.
BEFORE clearing chute or auger
BEFORE making any repairs or
adjustments to unit.
Fig. 16
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before you take your snow thrower in for repairs, make sure you have followed the
instructions in this manual. Check to see if the malfunction is something you can
correct yourself. The following table may help you locate your problem.
PROBLEM CAUSE
1. Engine will turn over 1. Ignition switch in "OFF" position.
but will not start. 2. ENGINE throttle lever in STOP.
3. Faulty or fouled spark plug.
4. Spark plug wire disconnected.
5. Empty fuel tank.
6. Incorrect choke setting.
7. Auger Drive in "ON" position.
2. Starts only after 1. Faulty or fouled spark plug.
repeated tries. 2. Incorrect i^hoke setting.
3. Idles rough. 1. Faulty or fouled spark plug.
2. Incorrect choke setting.
4. Engine overheats. 1. Dirty Air Screen.
2. Low oil level.
3. Spark plug loose.
4. Dirty cooling fins.
5. Auger does not turn. 1. Sheared drive bolts.
2. Torn or worn belt.
3. AUGER DRIVE not engaged.
6. Electric start kit 1. Extension cord not plugged in.
will not crank the 2. Fuse or circuit breaker for outlet blown:
engine. 3. Faulty extension cord or plug.
7. Snow Thrower will not 1. Clutch not engaged.
move forward or 2. WHEEL DRIVE lever not engaged.
backward. oWorn or torn drive belt.
4. Broken idler spring. 13

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Hours Of Operation Procedure
Before each use
1. Check snow thrower for loose screws and nuts,
especially engine hardware.
2. Check crankcase oil level.
After Each Use
1. Clean machine of all snow and slush. /
2. Apply alight coating of motor oil to '
control pivots and linkages.
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1. Drain engine crankcase oil and refill with
proper grade of Bolens 4-cycle oil.
2. Check air in tires -no less than 8lbs.
nor more than 12lbs. on Model 826 and
20 lbs. on Models 524 and 625.
3. Check gear case oil -add to filler plug
level as needed -Bolens No. 172-3456 EP
Gear Lube.
4. Check and clean cooling air screen.
5. Check for belt wear.
50 Hours
1. Check, clean and regap spark plug. Replace
if necessary.
2. Remove bottom panel of housing. Apply
Bolens No. 172-3479 multi-purpose grease to
the gear teeth, hexagon and sliding fork
shafts. Apply alight motor oil to the
drive chain.
Whenever Drive
Bolt is Replaced
1. Grease auger shaft with Bolens No. 172-3479
multi-purpose grease using aBolens
No. 172-3284 grease gun.
At the End of
Each Season
1. Grease auger shaft with Bolens No. 172-3479 «
multi-purpose grease. See figure 20. %
2. Grease wheel drive mechanism.
3. Check for belt wear.
4. Touch up bare surfaces with paint.
5. Drain engine crankcase oil and refill
with correct grade of Bolens 4-cycle oil.
6. Oil control linkages and pivots.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Remove all dirt from around oil
fill plug and check oil level. Level
should be between the add and the
full mark on the dipstick.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE (Continued)
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Engine Crankcase
Drain the engine crankcase
every 25 hours of operation or
at the end of each season and
refill with clean oil as
specified below. See figure
18 for location of oil drain.
TIRES
For shipping purposes the
tires have been over-inflated.
Before using machine, deflate
the tires on the Model 826 to
approximately 8 to 12 lbs.
and on the Models 524 and 625
to approximately 20 lbs. to
provide greater traction.
NOTE
Be sure to balance the air
pressure in both tires, so
the machine will travel in a
straight line.
SPARK PLUG CARE
Adirty, oily or carboned
spark. plug makes starting
difficult and causes poor
operation. Remove and clean
your spark plug every 50
operating hours. Set the gap
at 0.030 inch and reinstall
the plug.
If spark plug is burnt,
pitted or cracked, replace
with anew plug.
NOTE
Do not clean spark plugs in
cleaning machines that use
abrasive grit. Clean by
scraping and wire brushing,
then wash with acommercial
solvent.
Average Temperature Type of Oil Capacity
Below 40° F. SC, SD orSE
SAE 5W-30 Oil
Fill to full mark
on dipstick
5HP and 6HP
19 Ounces
8HP 1-1/2 pints
Above 40° F. SC, SD orSE
SAE 30 Oil
'WS.030" FEELER
GAUGE
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE (Continued)
DRIVE BOLTS
The two special bolts
included in the pack are
extra auger drive bolts. If
ahard object is struck with
the auger they will shear.
To replace these align the
holes in the auger and shaft
and drive out the pieces of
the old bolt. You can now
insert the new drive bolts.
See figure 20 for location.
Grease the auger shaft when
ever adrive bolt is
replaced. See figure 20 for
grease fitting location.
AUGER BELT REPLACEMENT
If it is necessary to replace
the auger belt proceed as
follows:
1. Remove cover over drive.
2. Place AUGER DRIVE control
in OFF.
3. Remove auger belt from
engine pulley.
4. Remove belt from auger
drive pulley. Slide belt out
through the gap between the
two large drive pulleys. See
figure 21.
Reverse the above procedure
to install new belt.
DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
To replace the drive belt
proceed as follows:
1. Remove cover over drive
belts.
2. Release drive belt idler.
3. Place AUGER DRIVE in OFF.
4. Remove both belts from
engine pulley.
5. Remove drive belt trom
large drive pulley. Slide
belt out through the gap
between the two large drive
pulleys. See figure 21.
Reverse the above procedure
to install new belt.
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ELECTRIC START KIT
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INSTALLATION
THIS STARTER IS EQUIPPED
WITH ATHREE WIRE POWER CORD
AND PLUG AND IS DESIGNED TO
OPERATE ON 120 VOLT AC
HOUSEHOLD CURRENT. IT MUST
BE PROPERLY GROUNDED AT ALL
TIMES TO AVOID THE POSSIBI-
LITY OF ELECTRIC SHOCK WHICH
MAY BE INJURIOUS TO THE
OPERATOR. FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AS
SET FORTH BELOW.
Determine that your house
wiring is athree-wire
grounded system. Ask a
licensed electrician if you
are not sure.
IF YOUR HOUSE WIRING SYSTEM
IS NOT ATHREE-WIRE GROUNDED
SYSTEM, DO NOT USE THIS
ELECTRIC STARTER UNDER ANY
CONDITIONS.
If your system is grounded
and athree hole receptacle
is not available at the
point your starter will be
normally used, one should be
installed by alicensed
electrician.
The starter kits designated
(U.S.A.) are UNDERWRITERS
APPROVED (UL) for use in the
United States. The starter
kits designated (C.S.A.)
meet all of the CANADIAN
STANDARDS ASSOCIATIONS
specifications for use in
Canada. Both of these are
electrical standards for the
users protection.
Fig. 22
MODEL 6878 (USA)
MODEL 6879 (CSA)
1. Remove the blower
housing mounting screw and
remove the upper portion of
the backing plate as shown
in figure 22.
2. Remove the partially
punched out segment of the
blower housing as shown in
Figure 23, by gripping the
3. Remove and discard the
lower fuel tank bracket
mounting screw (Figure 22)
but keep the large flat
washer.
4. Loosen the screws that
attach the lower bracket to
the fuel tank. (See Figure
22).
5. INSERT STARTER BRACKET
UNDERNEATH BLOWER HOUSING
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ELECTRIC START KIT (Continued)
EXTENSION and route spark
plug wire underneath
starter bracket (Figure 24).
Hold starter in place and
check spark plug wire
length. If spark plug wire
is too short, slot blower
housing extension (Figure
25) using tinners snips or
metal cutting shears. Route
spark plug wire in slot and
over top of starter bracket.
INSERT STARTER BRACKET
UNDERNEATH BLOWER
HOUSING EXTENSION.
NOTE: Starter must be
mounted directly against the
engine cylinder. Never place
anything between the starter
mounting bracket and the
engine cylinder.
6. Insert two of the three
self-tapping screws included
in the kit into the lower
starter mounting bracket.
The self-tapping screw will
cut thread. Put the large
flat washer on the third
screw and INSERT IT THROUGH
THE LOWER FUELTANK
BRACKET BLOWER HOUSING
EXTENSION AND STARTER
MOUNTING BRACKET and
tighten it securely.
7. Tighten the two lower
mounting screws securely.
8. Route the switch cord
around the end of the engine
towards the discharge chute.
See figure 26. Position
switch box over the two
holes "A” punched into top
of shroud, figure 27.
Secure with the two long
capscrews furnished,
figure 28.
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ELECTRIC START KIT (Continued)
•FMC
ELECTRIC START KIT (for
Model 625)
MODEL 6848-01 (U.S.A.)
MODEL 6849-01 (C.S.A.)
1. Remove cover from starter
bubble on blower housing.
See figure 29.
2. Insert starter drive into
opening in bubble.
3. Secure starter to the
starter pad on the side of
the crankcase with the four
hex head capscrews provided.
4. Route the switch cord
around the end of the engine
towards the discharge chute.
See figure 30. Position
switch box over the two
STARTER PAD
holes "A" punched into top
of shroud, figure 31.
Secure with the two long
capscrews furnished, figure 32.
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ELECTRIC START KIT (Continued)
ELECTRIC START KIT (for
Model 826)
MODEL 6857-01 (U.S.A.)
MODEL 6860-01 (C.S.A.)
ASSEMBLY
1. Remove cover from
starter bubble in blower
housing. See figure 29.
2. Insert starter drive into
opening in bubble.
3. Secure starter to the
starter pad on the side of
the crankcase with the four
hex head capscrews provided.
4. Route the switch cord
around the end of the engine
towards the discharge chute.
See figure 33. Position
switch box over the two
holes "A" punched into top
of shroud, figure 34.
Secure with the two long
capscrews furnished,
figure 35.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
DRIFT SLICER
Drift slicers are available
for your snow thrower to aid
in cutting high drifts with
your snow thrower.
SNOW THROWER ROLLERS
Rollers are available to
replace the guide shoes on
your snow thrower if hard,
packed snow is encountered.
TIRE CHAINS
Tire chains are recommended
for your Model snow thrower
to give added traction in
snow and on ice.
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