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L33END

FORCE.

Two-Stage Snow Blower

Operator's Manual

MODEL

NUMBER

D 1005487565

D 1005425223

D 1005425207

SERIAL

NUMBER

PURCHASE

DATE

Both

model

number

and

serial

number

may

be

found

on

the

main

label.

You

should

record

bothof

them

in

a

safe

place

for

future

use.

FOR

YOUR

SAFETY

READ

AND

UNDERSTAND

THE

ENTIRE

MANUAL

BEFORE

OPERATING

MACHINE

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snow

blower offers quality

construction,

and

is easy

and

safe

to

operate.

With

proper

use

and

care,

it

is

designed

to

give

you

many

years

of

dependable

service.

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to

experience thedurabilityto take

on

any

job

withthe

ease,

portability,

and

convenience

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new

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CONTENTS

Introduction 1 Adjustment

15

Specifications 3 Operation 17

Symbols

4 Maintenance 19

Safety 5 Service 19

UnpackingtheContainer 7

Storage

23

Contents

Supplied

8 Troubleshooting

24

Assembly 9

Parts

Diagram

26

KnowYourMachine 12

Parts

List

29

1 I

Introduction

Carefully

read

through this entire operator's manual

before using your new unit. Pay attention to all

cautions

and

warnings.

This

unit

is

a gasoline engine driven snow blower.

It

is

perfect

for

tackling heavy

snowfall-

easily able

to

cut

through snow

in

excess

of

a

foot

or

more.

It

is

easy

and

safe

to

operate.

With

proper

use

and

care,

it

should give

you manyyears

of

dependable service.

ENGINE

MANUAL

The

Engine

Manufacturer

is

responsible

for

all

engine-

with

regards

to

performance,

power

rating, specifications, warranty

and

service.

Please

refer

to the

Engine

Manufacturer's owner/operator's

manual,

packed

separatelywithyour unit,

for

more information.

EMISSION

CONTROL

SYSTEM

This equipment

or

its engine may include exhaust and

evaporative

emission

control

system

components

required

to

meet

U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA)

and/or California

Air

Resources Board (CARB)

regulations. Tampering

with

emission

controls

and

components by

unauthorized

personnel may

result

in severe fines

or

penalties. Emission

controls

and

components can

only

be adjusted by

an

authorized

engine manufacturer's service center.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

This product

can

expose

you

to

chemicals including

lead

and gasoline engine exhaust, which are known

to

the

State of California

to

cause

cancer,

and

lead

and

carbon

monoxide, which are known

to

the State

of

California

to

cause

birth defects

or

otherreproductive harm. For more

information

go

to

www.

P65Warnings.ca.gov.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Recycle

unwanted materials instead ofdisposing

of

them

as

waste.

All

tools,

hoses,

and

packaging

should

be

taken

to

the

local

recycling

center

and

disposed

of

in

an

environmentally

safe

way.

MODELAND

SERIAL

NUMBERS

Record

the

model and serial

number

as

well

as

date

and place

of

purchase

for

future

reference. Have this

information

available when

ordering

parts,

optional

accessories and when making technical

or

warranty

inquiries.

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DISCLAIMER

LEGEND FORCE reserves

the

right

to

discontinue,

change, and improve its products at any time

without

notice

or

obligation

to

the purchaser. The descriptions

and

specifications contained

in

this manual were

in

effect

at printing. Equipment described within this

manual

may

be

optional.

Some

illustrations

may

not

be

applicable

to

your unit.

Introduction I 2

SUPPORT

Have

questions

about

your

LEGEND FORCE

equipment? Call

us

at 1-877-527-0313.

SPEC

IF

I

CAT/

ONS

Model Number

Clearing

Width

Engine

Displacement

StartType

Auger Diameter

1 ImpellerDiamet

Chute Control

er

ChuteType

Intake Depth

Tires

Forward Speeds

Reverse Speeds

Control Dashboard

Headlight

Heated Hand

Gr

ips

3 I Introduction &Specifications

10054875

24"

LCT

208cc

Electric

12"

Crank

Steel

21"

13"x4"

6

2

Included

65 1

00542522

24"

LCT

208cc

Electric

12"

Crank

Steel

21"

13"x4"

6

2

Included

-

3 1

005425207

-

26"

LCT

208cc

Electric

12"

Crank

Steel

21"

13"x4"

6

2

Included

SYMBOLS

The

rating plate

on

your

machine

may

show

symbols.

These

represent

important information about

the

product or instructions

on

its

use.

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Read

these instructionscarefully.

Wear eye protection.

Wear hearing protection.

Wear safetyfootwear.

Keep

children

and bystanders

off

and

away.

Stop

engine

and

remove

ignition

key

prior

to

leavingthe operator's position.

Only

use

clean-out tool

to

clear blockage.

Never

use

your hands.

Do

not

remove

or

tamper

with

the

protection

and

safetydevices.

Nosmoking, sparks,

or

flames.

Do

not

touch

parts

that

are

hot

from

operation. Serious burns may result.

Stop engine, remove

key,

read manual

before making

any

repairs

or

adjustments.

Keep hands

out

of

the inlet

and

discharge

openings while machine

is

running.

Stay away from rotatingaugers.

Never direct discharge towards persons

or

property.

Symbols

I 4

SAFETY

GENERAL

SAFETY

RULES

UNDERSTAND

YOUR

MACHINE

Read

this manual

and

labels affixed

to

the machine

to

understand

its limitations

and

potential hazards.

Be

thoroughly

familiar

with

the

controls

and

their

proper

operation. Know how

to

stop

the

machine and disengage

the

controlsquickly.

Make sure

to

read

and

understand all the instructions

and

safety

precautions

as

outlined in

the

Engine Manufacturer's manual

packed separately

with

your unit. Do not attempt

to

operate the

machine until you fully understand how

to

properlyoperate

and

maintain the engine

and

how

to

avoid accidental injuries and/or

property

damage.

If

the unit

is

to

be

used

bysomeone otherthan original purchaser

or

loaned, rented,

or

sold, always provide this manual

and

any

needed safety training before operation. The user

can

prevent

and is responsible

for

accidents

or

injuries

that

may occur

to

themselves, otherpeople,

and

property.

Do

not

force

the

machine. Use

the

correct

machine

for

your

application. The correct machine will do the job more efficiently

and

saferatthe rate

it

was

designed.

PERSONAL

SAFETY

Do

not

permitchildren

to

operatethis machine atany time.

Keep children, pets, and

other

people

not

using

the

unit

away

from the

work

area.

Be

alert

and

shut

off

unit

if

anyone enters

work

area.

Keep

children underthewatchful care

of

aresponsible

adult.

Do

not

operate the machine while under the influence

of

drugs,

alcohol,

or

any medication

that

could affect your ability

to

use

it

properly.

Dress properly. Wear heavy long pants, boots,

and

gloves. Do not

wear loose clothing, short pants,

or

jewelry

of

any kind. Secure

long hair

so

it

is

above shoulder level. Keep your hair, clothing,

and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry,

or

long hair

can

be

caught in moving parts.

Protect eyes, face, and head

from

objects

that

may

be

thrown

from the unit. Always wear safety goggles

or

safety

glasses

with

side shieldswhen operating.

5 ISafety

Wear appropriate hearing protection.

Always keep hands

and

feet away from all moving parts during

operation. Movingparts

can

cut

or

crush bodyparts.

Always keep hands

and

feetawayfrom all pinch points.

Do

nottouch parts that might

be

hotfrom operation. Allow parts

to

cool

beforeattempting

to

maintain,adjust, or

service.

Stay alert, watch

what

you are doing, and

use

common sense

when operatingthe machine.

Do

not

overreach. Do

not

operate the machine while barefoot

or

when wearing sandals

or

similar lightweight footwear. Wear

protective

footwear

that

will

protect

your

feet

and improve

your

footing

on

slippery

surfaces. Keep

proper

footing

and

balance at all times. This enables bettercontrol

of

the machine in

unexpected situations.

INSPECT

YOUR

MACHINE

Check your machine before starting it.

Keep

guards in place

and

in

working

order. Make sure all nuts, bolts, etc., are securely

tightened.

Never operate

the

machine when

it

is

in need

of

repair

or

is in

poor mechanical condition. Replace damaged, missing,

or

failed

parts before using it. Check

for

fuel leaks. Keep the machine in

safe workingcondition.

Do

not

use

the machine

if

the engine's switch does not turn

it

on

or

off. Any gasoline powered machine

that

can't

be

controlled

with

theengine switch

is

dangerous

and

must

be

replaced.

Regularly check

to

see

that

keys and adjusting wrenches are

removed from the machine area before starting it. A wrench

or

a key

that

is

left attached

to

a rotating part

of

the machine may

result in personal injury.

Avoid accidental starting.

Be

sure the engine's switch

is

off

before

transporting

the

machine

or

performing

any maintenance

or

service on the unit. Transporting

or

performing maintenance

or

service on amachine with itsswitch on invites accidents.

If

the

machine should

start

to

vibrate

abnormally,

stop

the

engine (motor)

and

check immediately

for

the

cause.

Vibration

is

generallyawarningsign

of

trouble.

ENGINE

SAFETY

This machine is equipped

with

an

internal combustion engine.

Do not

use

on

or

near any unimproved, forest covered,

or

brush

covered land unless the exhaust system

is

equipped

with

a spark

arrestermeetingapplicable local, state,

or

federal laws.

In

the

state

of

California, a spark

arrester

is

required by law.

Other

states have similar laws. A spark arrester,

if

used,

must

be

maintained in effectiveworkingorderbythe operator.

Never

start

or

run the engine inside a closed area. The exhaust

fumes are dangerous, containing carbon monoxide,

an

odorless

and

deadly

gas.

Operate

this

unit

only

in a

well-ventilated

outdoorarea.

Do

not

tamper

with

the engine

to

run

it

at

excessive

speeds.

The

maximum engine speed is preset by

the

manufacturer

and is

withinsafety limits.

See

engine manual.

Keep a Class B

fire

extinguisher on hand when operating

this

snow blowerin

dry

areas

as

aprecautionary measure.

FUEL

SAFETY

Fuel

is

highly flammable, and its vapors can explode

if

ignited.

Take precautions when using

to

reduce

the

chance

of

serious

personal injury.

When refilling

or

draining

the

fuel tank, use

an

approved fuel

storage container while in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area.

Do

not

smoke,

or

allow sparks, open flames,

or

other

sources

of

ignition near

the

area

while

adding fuel

or

operating

the

unit.

Neverfill the fuel tank indoors.

Keep grounded conductive objects, such

as

tools, away

from

exposed, live electrical parts

and

connections

to

avoid sparking

or

arcing. These eventscould ignitefumes

or

vapors.

Always stop the engine

and

allow

it

to

cool before filling the fuel

tank. Never remove the cap

of

the fuel tank

or

add

fuel while the

engine

is

running

or

when the engine

is

hot. Do

not

operate the

machine

with

known leaks inthefuel system.

Loosen

thefuel tank

cap

slowly

to

relieve anypressure in thetank.

Never overfill

the

fuel tank. Fill the

tank

to

no more than

1/2"

belowthebottom

of

thefiller neck

to

provide

space

for

expansion

as

the heat

of

theengine

can

cause

fuel

to

expand.

Replace

all

fuel tank

and

container

caps

securely

and

wipe upspilled

fuel. Neveroperate the unitwithoutthefuel

cap

securelyin

place.

Avoid creatingasource

of

ignition

for

spilled fuel.

If

fuel

is

spilled,

do

not

attempt

to

start

the engine

but

move the machine away

from the area

of

spillage

and

avoid creating any source

of

ignition

until fuel vapors have dissipated.

When fuel

is

spilled on yourself

or

your clothes, wash

your

skin

and

change clothes immediately.

Store fuel in containers specifically designed and approved

for

this purpose.

Storefuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from sparks,

open flames,

or

other

sources

of

ignition.

Never

store

fuel

or

a machine

with

fuel in

the

tank

inside a

buildingwherefumes may reach aspark, open flame,

or

any

other

source

of

ignition, such

as

a

water

heater, furnace,

or

clothes

dryer.Allowthe engine

to

cool beforestoring in anyenclosure.

SPECIFIC

SAFETY

RULES

Do notoperate

without

wearingadequate

winter

outergarments.

Do

not

use

the machine on aroof.

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 outsidedoors; exhaustfumes are dangerous.

Always check overhead and side clearances

carefully

before

operation.

Always be aware

of

traffic

when

operating

along

streets

or

curbs.

Thoroughly inspectthe area

to

be

worked. Keep theworkingarea

clean

and

free

of

toys, doormats, newspapers,sleds, boards, wires

and

other

foreign objects, which could

be

tripped over

or

thrown

by the auger/impeller. Check

for

weak spots on docks, ramps

or

floors.

Plan

your

snow-throwing

pattern

to

avoid discharge

toward

people

or

areas where propertydamage

can

occur.

Do

not

operate

near

drop-offs,

ditches,

or

embankments.

Machine can suddenly

turn

over

if

awheel

is

over the edge

of

a

cliff

or

ditch,

or

if

an

edge

caves

in.

Keep all bystanders, children, and pets

at

least 75

feet

(23m)

away.

If

you are approached, stopthe

unit

immediately.

Use

agrounded three-wire extension cord and receptacle

for

all

machines

with

electricstartengines.

Safety I 6

Check clutch and brake operation frequently. Adjust and service

as

required. All motion

of

drive wheels and auger/impeller must

stopquicklywhen control levers are released.

Let engine and machine adjust

to

outdoor

temperature

before

starting

to

clearsnow.

Stayalert

for

hidden hazards

or

traffic.

Do

not

overload machine capacity byattempting

to

clearsnow

at

too

fast

of

arate.

Do

not

throw

snowany higherthan necessary.

Adjust

auger housing

height

to

clear

gravel

or

crushed

rock

surfaces. Exercise extreme caution when operating.

Exercise

caution

to

avoid

slipping

or

falling, especially

when

operating in reverse. Never operate machine

at

high

transport

speeds on slipperysurfaces. Always lookdown and behind before

and while backing.

Do

not

operate on steep slopes. Do

not

clear snow across

the

face

of

slopes. Keep all movement on slopes slowand gradual. Do

not

make sudden changes in speed

or

direction. Use aslowspeed

to

avoid stops

or

shifts

on slopes. Avoid

starting

or

stopping

on a slope. Do

not

park

machine on a slope unless

absolutely

necessary.When parkingon aslope, always blockthewheels.

Disengage power

to

the

auger/impellerwhen transporting

or

not

in

use.

Disengage all control levers and stopengine beforeyou leave the

operating position (behind

the

handles).

Wait

until

the

auger/

impeller comes

to

a complete stop before unclogging

the

chute

assembly, makingany adjustments,

or

inspections.

Hand

contact

with

the

rotating

impeller

inside

the

discharge

chute

is

the most common cause

of

injury

associated

with

snow

throwers. Do

not

unclog chute assembly while engine

is

running.

Shut

off

engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts

have stopped

before

unclogging.

Never

put

your

hand

in

the

discharge

or

collector openings. Always use

the

clean-out

tool

provided

to

unclogthe discharge opening.

UNPACKING THE CONTAINER

Use scissors

or

aknife

to

cut

all thestraps. Remove

the

carton.

(See

Figure

1)

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Contents

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ASSEMBLY

This snowblowerwas partiallyassembled

at

thefactory.

To

assemble

your

machine

follow

the

belowinstructions.

HANDLEBARS

1. Unscrewthecable nut, slide thecable intothecable holder

and

tightenthenut.

(See

Figure

2a

#1)

2.

Loosen the

two

bolts on the sides

of

the transmission housing.

Slide the lowerhandleslots in-between thetransmission

and

the

washer. Fingertighten the bolts

to

hold the handle in

place.

(See

Figure

2a

#2)

3.

Align the holes in the lowerhandle

with

theupper holes on both

sides

of

thetransmission housing. Insert the bolts and curved

washers

and

fingertighten

to

hold in

place.

(See

Figure

2a

#3)

4.

Figure2a

M10X40

X2

1111

Keep

the

lower

handle level and

firmly

tighten all

the

bolts

from

the previous 3 steps (1-3).

5.

Raise

the upper handlebars

into

operating position and slide

two

bolts and washers

through

the

two

holes on

the

right

side, and

two

bolts

and washers

through

the

two

holes on

the

left

side. Secure in place loosely by finger-tightening the

nuts.

(See

Ffsure2b)

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M8X45

X4

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6.

Ensure

the

handlebars are level and tighten all

four

nuts.

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Assembly

SKID

SHOES

1. Place

the

machine on asolid, level surface.

2.

Elevate the

front

of

the machine slightlyso

the

scraper blade

is

1/8"

above

the

ground,

and slide a piece

of

cardboard

(about halfthe thickness

of

the snow blower box) under the

scraper blade

to

elevateslightly.

3.

Attach

the

skid shoes

to

the

sides

of

auger housing

with

the

boltsand nuts.Theshorter

M8X20

boltsshould

be

in the

front

holes while the longer

M8X25

bolts in

the

rear holes. Move

theskid shoes down

as

far

as

possible.

Be

sure bothskid shoes

are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.

(See

Ffsure3)

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Figure3

M8X20

M8X25

M8X25Bolt

1/8"(3mm)

Skid Shoe

X2

11

X2

4. Remove

the

1/8"

(3mm) spacer

you

used

from

under

the

scraper blade.

DISCHARGE

CHUTE

1. Sit

the

chute

crank

flange on

top

of

the

impeller

housing.

Make

sure

the

stop

triangle

points

forward

so

that

the

notched edge

is

on the

left

side and the pre-greased surface

is

on the bottom.

(See

Figure4a)

Figure4a

2.

Place

the

discharge chute facing

forward

over

the

chute

crankflange.

(See

Figure

4b)

Two-person assembly

is

required.

Please

plan to

assemble

the

discharge

chute

when

another

person

is

available

to

hold

the

chute

into

position

while

securing

the

hardware.

Figure4b

3.

While

one person holds

the

chute in place, have the

other

person secure

the

three

flange-keepers

to

the

bottom

of

the chute crank flange by sliding the bolts through the chute

base

holes, sliding

the

keepers up

from

the

bottom, then

securingthem

with

theincluded nuts.

(See

Figure

4c)

Figure4c

X6

11

X3

M6X30

DIRECTIONAL

CHUTE

CONTROL

1.

Slide the loop

of

the side brace over the chute control lever

first

and

leave loose

for

now.

2.

Loosen

the

hexagon socket screw MSx10 on the universal

joint

several circles, then insert the end

of

the

directional

chute control lever intothe universal

joint

and

tighten

with

allen wrench.

(See

Figure

Sa

#1.)

3.

Align the side brace from Step 1

with

the upper hole on the

left

handle, and slide the brace

bolt

through

the

hole

(See

Fjsure

Sa

#2). Secure

to

the handle

with

acurved washer

and

then finger tighten the

nut

to

secure

to

the handle

bar.

(See

Fjsure

Sa

#2)

Figure

Sa

MB

X2

11

X1

4.

Make sure the spiral

at

the bottom

fully

engages

with

the

chute crank flange

(See

Figure

Sb

TOP)

and

tighten the

two

boltson the chute bracket.

(See

Fjsure

Sb)

FigureS&

S.

Be

sure

to

tighten the nut on the side brace

that

secures the

directional chute control bar

to

the handle

bar.

(See

Figure

Sa

#2)

Assembly

I 10

SPEED

SHIFT

LINKAGE

1.

Slide

the

shift

arm sleeve

over

the

rod on

the

shift

yoke.

Make sure

the

linkage plate points

to

the

right. Line up

the

holes in

the

shift

arm sleeve and

shift

yoke. Insert a

bolt

M6x30

and secure

with

nut.

(See

Fipre

6G)

Figure6a

M6x30

x1

M#W

2.

Liftuptheshift rod. Insertthetrunnion

into

theshift rod hole

on the bottom

of

the shift lever under the dashboard. Install

thewasher and

M8

nut.Tighten securely.

(See

Fipre

6b#1)

The

speed

adjusting

lock

nut

at

the upper

end

of

the

shift

rod

was

adjusted

before

leaving the factory.

Do

NOT

loosen

the lock nut. Doing

so

may

cause

the

machine

speeds

to

become

dis-ordered,

including

Fwd

and

Rev.

(See

Fipre

6b#2)

Figure6b

M8

Xl

Insertthe shiftrod

with

a

flat

washerintothe shiftarm.Secure

3·

with

theother

flat

washer

and

clevis pin.

(See

Fipre

6c)

11 I

Assembly

Figure6c

Xl

•=•

HEADLIGHTWIRE CONNECTION

To

connect the headlight harness, cutthe zip tie holding

the

wire

off

the

engine. Then plug

the

wire

into

the

wire

clip connected

to

the

LED

light.

(See

Ffsure

7)

Use

zip ties (found in manual

bag)

to

secure

excess

"loose"

wire

to

the handlebar

to

avoid snagging

during

use.

Cut

excess

strip

off

thezip tieswhen secure.

Figure7

TIRES

The

tires

are

over-inflated

at

factory

for

shipping

purposes.

Checkthe pressure in the tires

prior

to

usage.

Reduce

or

increase

air

pressure

to

ensure equal

tire

pressure

to

the manufacturer's

recommended pressure. The recommended

air

pressure can be

found on

the

tire

sidewall.

Under

any

circumstance

do

not

exceed

manufacturer's

recommended pressure.

Excessive

pressure when

seating

beads

may

cause

tire/rim assembly to burst

with

force

sufficient to

cause

serious

injury.

Refer

to

tiresidewall for

recommended

pressure.

Maintain

equal

tire

pressure

in

both

tires

at

all

times.

If

the

tire

pressure

is

not

equal

in

both

tires,

the

machine

maynot travel

in

astraightpath

and

the

scraper

blade

may

wear

unevenly.

Keep

tires

free

of

gasoline and oil, which

can

harm

rubber.

KNOW

YOUR MACHINE

FEATURES

AND

CONTROLS

Drive

Clutch

Lever

: :

Headlight

Chute

Deflector

Belt

Cover

Discharge Chute

Chute Clean-Out

Tool

Choke

Recoil

Starter

Power

Cord

Plug

Safety

Ignition

Switch

Fuel

Shutoff

Valve

Know

Your

Machine I 12

SPEED

SHIFT

LEVER

The speed shift lever

To

change speeds,

first

release

))

the

drive

clutch lever. Then, move

the

speed

shift

lever

to

the

desired position. The lever locks in a

notchat

each

speed

selection.

Always

release

the

drive clutch

lever

before

changing

speeds.

Failure

to

do

so

will result

in

damage

to

the

snowblower.

Use

slower

speeds when removing heavier snow.

Faster speeds are better

for

when removing lighter

))

snow

and

transporting

the

snow blower. Until you

are familiar

with

the operation

of

your snow blower,

slower

speeds

are recommended.

If

the

engine

slows

down

under

a

load

or

the

wheels

slip,

shift

the

machine

intoalower

gear.

If

the

front

of

the

machine

rides

up,

shift

the

machine

into alower

gear.

If

the

front continues to

ride

up,

lift

up

on

the

handles.

DIRECTIONAL

CHUTE

CONTROL

» Turn (rotate) the directional chute control

handle clockwise

to

move

the

discharge

chute

to

the

left;

turn

the

handle

counterclockwise

to

move

the

chute

to

the right.

CHUTE

DEFLECTOR

To

adjust the placement

and

angle

of

the

snow discharge, loosen

the

wingnut

on

the side

of

the deflector chute. Move the

handle forward

to

throw

the snow lower

))

and near

the

machine. Pull

the

handle

back

to

throw

the snow at a higher angle

and

further

from the machine. Retighten

the

wingnut

to

ensure

the

deflector

remains whereyou would like it.

DRIVE

CLUTCH

LEVER

Squeeze

the

clutch

lever

against

the

))

handgrip

to

engage

the

transmission.

Release

to

disengage.

Always

release

the

drive clutch

lever

before

changing

speeds.

Failure

to

do

so

willresult

in

damage

to

the

snowblower.

13 I

Know

Your

Machine

AUGER

CLUTCH

LEVER

»

Squeeze

the

clutch

lever

against

the

handgrip

to

engage

the

auger and

start

snowblowing.

Release

to

disengage.

When both auger clutch lever and drive

clutch lever are engaged, the drive clutch

lever

will

lock

the

auger clutch lever in

the engaged position. This allows you

to

release

your

left

hand

from

the

handle

and

adjust the discharge chute direction

without

interrupting

the

snow blowing

process.

SCRAPER

BLADE

&SKID

SHOES

The scraper blade allows

better

contact

with

the

))

surface being cleared.

It

also prevents damage

to

the

housingfrom normal

use.

~

Damage

to

auger

housing

will result

if

scraper

blade

Lfi

wears

down

too

far.

» The skid shoes are located on

each

side

of

the auger

housing

and

control the distance between thescraper

blade

and

the

ground. Adjust skid shoes equally

to

keep thescraper blade level

with

theground.

The scraper blade &skid shoes are subject

to

wear

and damage. Both scraper blade

and

skid shoes are

))

adjustable

to

compensate

for

wear. They should

be

checked and adjusted periodically. Replace when

necessary.

Both scraper blade and skid shoes have

two

wear

))

edges.

When one side wears out, they

can

be

rotated

180°

to

use

the other

edge.

SHEAR

PINS

The augers are secured

to

the auger shaft

with

shear

pins

and

clevis pins.

If

the auger should strike aforeign

\.\. object

or

icejam, the snow blower

is

designed

so

that

//

the pins may shear, preventing damage

to

any

other

components.

If

augers will notturn, check

to

see

if

the

pins

have

sheared.

Replace

theshear pins

if

necessary.

AUGER

Somehow,

we

need

to

keep

this with

the

Shear

Pins

section.

This

is

probably

the

most important

section

for

people

to

read,

as

it

is

something theywill

need

to

do

semi-frequently

))

When engaged, the augers rotate

and

pull snow

into

the auger housing.

DISCHARGE

CHUTE

))

Snow drawn into the auger housing

is

discharged

out

thedischarge chute.

CHUTE

CLEAN-OUT

TOOL

Never

use

your

hands

to clear a

clogged

discharge

chute . Shut

off

engine

and remain behind handles

untilall

moving

parts

have

stopped

before

unclogging.

The chute clean-out tool

is

conveniently fastened

to

the rear

of

the

auger housing

with

a mounting clip.

))

Should snow and ice become lodged in the discharge

chute during operation, proceed

as

follows

to

safely

clean the dischargechute

and

chute opening:

1.

Release

theaugerclutch lever

and

shut

off

theengine.

2.

Remove

the

clean-out

tool

from

the

clip

which

secures

it

to

the rear

of

theauger housing.

3.

Grasp

thetool firmlybythe

handle

and

push

and

twistthe

tool intothe

discharge

chute

to

dislodgethe

blockage.

4. Refasten the clean-out

tool

to

the

mounting clip on

the rear

of

the auger housing.

5.

Make sure

the

discharge chute

is

pointed in a safe

direction

(no vehicles, buildings, people,

or

other

objects are in

the

direction

of

discharge). Restart

the engine. While standing in the operator's position

(behind the snow blower), engage the auger control

for

a

few

seconds

to

clear any remaining snowand ice

fromthe auger housing

and

thedischargechute.

HEADLIGHT

The

headlight

provides added safety in

))

low-visibilityconditions. Turn the headlight

switch

to

theON position

to

activate.

HEATED

HAND

GRIPS

))

To

activate

the

heated grips, move

the

switch intoON position.

It

is

recommended

that

you

wear

gloves

when

using

the

heated

grip.

FUEL

SHUTOFF

VALVE

Always operate the snow blowerwith the fuel shut-off

))

valve

in

the

OPEN

position.

Close

the valve when

you

do

not

use

the

machine.

CHOKE

CONTROL

The choke

control

is used

to

choke

the

carburetor

\.\. and assist in

starting

the

engine. The choke control

//

switches

between

the

CHOKE

CLOSED

l'-1

and

CHOKE OPEN IfIpositions.

&

Never

use

choke

to

stop

engine.

PRIMER

Press

the

primer

to

pump additional fuel

from

the

))

carburetor

to

the cylinder

for

improved cold weather

starting. Do not push primer more than 3 times when

startingengine cold.

RECOIL

STARTER

HANDLE

))

The handle

is

used

to

starttheengine.

SAFETY

IGNITION

SWITCH

\.\. Insert the safety ignition key

for

engine

to

start

and

//

run.

To

stopthe engine, remove the

key.

RUN/STOP

SWITCH

Used

to

stop

the

engine.

Move

switch

to

STOP

))

position

to

stop engine.

Place

switch in

RUN

position

for

engine

to

start

and

run.

ELECTRIC

STARTER

&START

BUTION

The electric

starter

will

start

a properly choked and

))

primed enginewhen startbutton (120V

AC)

is

pushed.

To

start

the

machine, connect the electric

starter

to

))

an

electric power source

with

an

approved extension

cord

and

press the startbutton.

Thoroughly inspect the electrical cord before

using the machine.

If

the cord

is

damaged,

do

not operate the

machine.

Replace

or repair the

damaged

cord

immediately.

Connect extension cord to the electric starter

plug-in

(rrst

and

then

toa

power

outlet;

disconnect

the

extension

cord

from

the

power

outlet(rrst

and

then

from

the

machine.

To

prevent damaging the electric starter,

do

not

run

it

more

than

5

continuous

seconds

each

time

you

try to start. Wait 10

seconds

between

each

attempt.

Know

Your

Machine I

14

ADJUSTMENT

SKID

SHOES

Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions.

For removal

of

snow in normal conditions, such

as

a paved

driveway

or

sidewalk, place skid shoes in

))

the

higher position

to

give a

1/8"

(3mm) clearance

between

the

scraper blade and

the

ground. Use a

middle

or

lower position when the area

to

be

cleared

is

uneven.

»

If

possible, do not operate the snowblower

on

gravel

as

ithe impeller can easily pick up and

throw

stones

andgravel, causing personal injury or damage to the

snowthrowerandsurroundingproperty.

If

you choose

to

operatethesnow

thrower

on agravel

surface,

use

extra caution and keep the skid shoes in

position

for

maximum clearance between the ground

and

the scraper blade.

Always

adjust

skid

shoes

after

adjusting

scraper

blade to prevent premature wear to scraper blade or

damage to augerhousing.

FigureS

))

To

adjusttheskid shoes:

1.

Loosen

the

four

hex

nuts

(two

on each side) and

carriage bolts. Move skid shoes

to

desired position.

2.

Make

sure

theentire bottom

surface

of

skid

shoe

is

against

thegroundto

avoid

uneven

wear

on

the

skid

shoes.

3.

Retighten nuts

and

bolts securely.

15 IAdjustment

AUGER

CLUTCH

AND DRIVE

CLUTCH

When

auger

clutch

lever

or

drive

clutch

lever

is

))

released and in

the

disengaged position,

the

cable

should have verylittleslack.

»

Auger must stop within 5

seconds

when the augerclutch

lever

is

released.

If

auger clutch does

not

engage

or

disengage

properly,adjustaugerclutch beforeoperation.

If

thesnow blower'sdrive

is

disengaging

intermittently

during

operation,

or

it

drives when you release

the

drive

clutch

lever,

adjust

the

drive

clutch

before

operation.

Both auger clutch

and

drive clutch

can

be

adjusted at

eitherend

of

their

control cables.

Figure9

1.

Loosen

adjusting nuts

on

cable supportbracket.

2.

Slide

the

control

cable up

or

down

by

threading

adjusting nuts

to

increase cable tension

or

provide

moreslack.

3.

Tighten nuts afterproper adjustment

is

achieved

..

CHUTE

BRACKET

If

the spiral

at

the

bottom

of

the

directional chute

))

control

lever is

not

fully

engaging

with

the

chute

assembly,

the chute bracket must

be

adjusted.

Figure

10

))

Todoso:

1.

Loose

the

two

nuts which secure the chute bracket

and

reposition

it

slightly.

2.

Retighten the nuts.

Adjustment I 16

OPERATION

FREEWHEELING

AND

SELF-PROPELLING

Left wheel equipped

with

the axle lock pin

can

be

completely

released by removing the pin

and

installing

it

in the outer axle

hole. Unlockthe

left

wheel

to

allow

for

easierturning

of

theunit.

To

unlock the

left

wheel, remove the pin from the inner hole

and

inserttheaxlepin through the

outer

axle hole, butnotthrough the

wheel hub.

Figure

13a

To

lock the

left

wheel, insert the pin through the wheel hub

and

the inneraxle hole.

Figure

13b

17 I Operation

STARTING

AND

STOPPING

THE

ENGINE

Before

starting

the

engine,

check

engine

oil

level

and

ensure

the

engine

is

served

as

described

in

the

Engine

Manual

with

the

snow

blower.

COLD

START-

ELECTRIC

STARTER

(120V

AC)

The engine

is

equipped

with

120V

A.C.

electricstarter

and

arecoil

starter. The electric starter

is

equipped

with

a three-way power

plug,

and

is

designed

to

operate

at

thevoltage shown inthe label.

Do

not

use

the electric starter if

your

household

voltage

different

from

the

one

shown

on

the

electric

starter.

1.

Be

sure fuel shutoffvalve

is

inthe

OPEN

position.

2.

Movechoke control

to

CLOSED

1"1

position.

./

3.

Insertsafetyignition key intoignitionslotuntil

it

clicks. Do not

turn

the

key.

4.

Place

RUN

I

STOP

switch in

RUN

position.

5.

Push

theprimer2

or

3times.Whentemperature

is

below15°F

(-25°C),additional primingmay

be

needed.Whentemperature

is

above 50°F (10°C), priming

is

notnecessary.

Over priming may

cause

flooding, preventing the

))

engine from starting.

If

you do flood the engine,

wait

a

few

minutes before attempting

to

start

and

do not

push the primer.

))

Some

snow engines are not equipped

with

a primer

bulb,

as

priming

is

notrequired

to

startthemachine.

6.

Connect

an

extension cord (not provided)

to

the engine by

plugging

it

intothe three-way powerplug.

7.

Plug the

other

end

of

the extension cord

into

a three-wire

grounded receptacle.

8.

Push

starter button until engine starts.

To

prevent

damaging

the

electric

GB

starter,

do

not

run

it

more

than

5

continuous

seconds

each

time

you

try

to

start.

Wait

10

seconds

between

each

attempt.

9.

When the engine starts, release the starter button

and

slowly

move thechoke control

to

theOPEN IfIposition.

10. Disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle first, then

from theengine.

COLD

START-

RECOIL

STARTER

1.

Be

surefuel shutoffvalve

is

in

the

OPEN position.

2.

Place

RUN

I

STOP

switch in

RUN

position.

3.

Rotate choke control

to

CLOSED

l'\.1

position.

4.

Push

theprimer2

or

3times.Whentemperature

is

below15°F

(-25°C),additionalprimingmay

be

needed.Whentemperature

is

above 50°F (10°C), priming

is

not

necessary.

» Over priming may cause flooding, preventing the

engine from starting.

If

you do flood the engine,

wait

a

few

minutes before attempting

to

start

and do

not

push the primer.

5.

Grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope

out

slowly until

it

pulls harder. Let rope rewind slowly.

6.

Pull rope

with

arapid continuous full arm stroke. Do

not

allow

starterrope

to

snap back.

7.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 until enginestarts.

8.

When the engine starts, release the recoil starter handle and

slowlymove

the

choke control

to

the

OPENIfIposition.

WARM

START

Follow

the

steps above, keepingthechokecontrol in theOPENIfI

position and do

not

use

primer.

Allow

theengine

to

warm up

for

a

few

minutes,engine

))

will

not

developfull power until

it

has

reached normal

operatingtemperature.

In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and

moving parts may freeze. Do

not

use

excessive force

))

when

trying

to

operate frozen controls.

If

you have

difficulty operating any control

or

part,

start

the

engine and let

is

run

for

a

few

minutes.

SNOWBLOWING

TIPS

It

is

easier and more efficient

to

remove snow immediately after

it

falls.

The best time

to

remove snow

is

the

early morning.

At

this time

the

snow

is

usually

dry

and

has

not

been exposed

to

the

directsun

and warmingtemperatures.

Slightly overlap each successive path

to

ensure all snow will

be

removed.

Forlarge areas,

start

in themiddleand

throw

snow

to

each side,

so

snow

is

not

cleared morethan once.

For extremely heavy snow, reduce the

width

of

snow removal by

overlapping previous path and movingslowly.

Throw

snowdownwind whenever possible.

Keep engine clean and clear

of

snow during

use.

This will help air

flow

and extend engine life.

After

snow-throwing

is

completed, let

the

engine run

for

a

few

minutes

to

help

dry

off

the moisture on the engine and prevent

moving parts from freezing.

Engage

the auger/impeller

to

clear

any remainingsnowfrom insidethe housing. Rotate thedischarge

chute

to

prevent

it

from freezing. Stop the engine,

wait

for

all

moving parts

to

stop, and remove all ice and snowfrom

the

snow

thrower.

With

theengine off, pull the recoil starterhandle several

times

to

preventthe recoil starterfrom freezing up.

TRAVELING

To

travel from one

work

area

to

another:

1.

Set

throttle

to

slow

or

part-throttle

position.

2.

Pressdownon handlebarsenough

to

raise

front

of

unit

slightly

off

surface.

3.

Engage

driveclutch

without

engaging augerclutch.

TRANSPORT

Always

shut off

engine,

remove

key,

and

close

fuel

shut-

off

valve

when

transportingunit

on

atruck

or

trailer.

Do

nottransport

machine

while

engine

is

running.

Use

extracarewhen loading

or

unloadingunitontotrailerortruck.

Secure

unit

chassis

to

transport vehicle. Never secure from rods

or

linkages

that

could

be

damaged.

Operation I 18

MAINTENANCE

ENGINE

Refer

to

the Engine Operator's Manual.

LUBRICATION

AUGER

GEARBOX

The gearbox was filled

with

lubricant

to

the proper level

at

the

factory. Unless there

is

evidence

of

leakage

or

service

has

been

performed on the gearbox, no additional lubricant should

be

required.

If

lubricant

is

required,

use

GL-5

or

GL-6,

SAE85-95,

EP

gearoil lubricant. Do not

use

syntheticoil.

GENERAL

LUBRICATION

Lightly lubricate all movingparts

of

the machine

at

the end

of

the

season

or

every25 operating hours.

SERVICE

REPLACEMENT

SHEAR

PINS

A pair

of

replacement auger shear

pins and clevis pins are included

~5~~~~i~~~

with

your

snow

blower, and are II

located

in

the

small

container

mounted

on

the

inside

of

the

dashboard, behind the headlight.

Insert a newshear pin through the auger axle, making sure holes

line

up,

and

secure

with

the clevis pin.

(See

figure

14)

19 I Maintenance

and

~Oil

'Grease

Do

notallow

grease

oroil

get

on

friction

disc,

friction

plate or belts. Do not

excessively

oil the machine;

extra

oil

may

enter

the

traction drive

and

cause

the

traction

drive

belt

to

slip.

When lubricating auger shaft, remove shear pins

))

to

apply oil inside the shaft

and

around spacers

and

flange bearings found

at

eitherend

of

the shaft.

))

Remove thewheels

to

applygrease thewheel shaft.

Figure

14

X2

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