Massimo KC1334MT User manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
KC1334MT Snow Blower
IMPORTANT
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION!

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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed,
could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and
follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to
comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING!
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe
operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on
part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating
hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
IMPORTANT
Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers
This snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to
observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury.
Training
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions
on the machine and in the manual(s) before
attempting to assemble and operate this unit.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future
and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper
operation. Know how to stop the machine
and disengage them quickly.
3. Thrown objects can cause serious personal
injury. Plan your snow-throwing pattern to
avoid discharge of material toward roads,
bystanders and the like.
4. Never allow children under 15 years old to
operate this machine. Children 15 years old
and over should read and understand the
operation instruction and safety rules in this
manual and should be trained and
supervised by parent.
5. Never allow adults to operate this machine
without proper instruction.
6. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets and children
at least 75 feet from the machine while it is
in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters
the area.
7. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operating in reverse.
Preparation
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used. Remove all
doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires
and other foreign objects, which could be
tripped over or thrown by the auger/impeller.
2. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
during operation and while performing an
adjustment or repair to protect your eyes.
Thrown objects which ricochet can cause
serious injury to the eyes.
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3. Do not operate the equipment without
wearing adequate winter garments. Avoid
loose fitting clothing that can get caught in
moving parts. Do not wear jewelry, long
scarves or other loose clothing, which could
become entangled in moving parts. Wear
footwear which will improve footing on
slippery surfaces.
4. Use a grounded three-wire extension cord
and receptacle for all units with electric start
engines.
5. Adjust collector housing height to clear
gravel or crushed rock surfaces.
6. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral
before starting the engine.
7. Never attempt to make any adjustments
while engine is running, except where
specifically recommended in the operator’s
manual.
8. Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor
temperature before starting to clear snow.
9. To avoid personal injury or property damage
use extreme care in handing gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Serious personal
injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on
yourself or your clothes, which can ignite.
Wash your skin and change clothes
immediately.
a. Use only an approved gasoline
container.
b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.
c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill fuel tank indoors.
d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while
the engine is hot or running.
e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes
before refueling.
f. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no
more than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler
neck to provide space for fuel
expansion.
g. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or
on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic
liner.Always place containers on the
ground, away from your vehicle, before
filling.
h. When practical, remove gas-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment on
a trailer with a portable container, rather
than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
i. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times, until refueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device.
j. Replace gasoline cap and tighten
securely.
k. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the
engine and equipment. Move machine
to another area. Wait 5minutes before
starting the engine.
l. Never store the machine or fuel
container inside where there is an open
flame, spark or pilot light (e.g. furnace,
water heater, space heater, clothes
dryer etc,)
m. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes
before storing.
n. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change
clothing immediately.
General Operation
1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts,
in the auger/impeller housing or chute
assembly. Contact with the rotating parts
can amputate hands and feet. Keep clear
of the discharge opening at all times.
2. After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine (motor), remove the wire from the
spark plug, disconnect the cord on electric
motors, thoroughly inspect the snow
thrower for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating
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3. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the operating position, before
unclogging the collector/impeller housing
or discharge chute, and when making any
repairs, adjustments or inspections.
4. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the
snow thrower, stop the engine and make
certain the collector/impeller and all moving
parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark
plug wire and keep the wire away from the
plug to prevent someone from accidentally
starting the engine
5. The auger/impeller control lever is a safety
device. Never bypass its operation. Doing
so makes the machine unsafe and may
cause personal injury.
6. The control levers must operate easily in
both directions and automatically return to
the disengaged position when released.
7. Never operate the snow thrower without
proper guards, and other safety protective
devices in place and working.
8. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly
ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, odorless, deadly gas.
9. Do not operate machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
10. Exercise extreme caution when operating
on or crossing gravel surfaces. Stay alert
for hidden hazards or traffic.
11. Exercise caution when changing direction
and while operating on slopes.
12. Plan your snow-throwing pattern to avoid
discharging towards windows, walls, cars
etc. Thus, avoiding possible property
damage or personal injury caused by a
ricochet.
13. Never direct the discharge toward people
or areas where property damage can occur.
Keep children and others away.
14. Do not overload machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast rate.
15. Never operate this machine without good
visibility or light. Always be sure of your
footing and keep a firm hold on the handles.
Walk, never run.
16. Disengage power to the auger/impeller
when transporting or not in use.
17. Never operate machine at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces. Look down
and behind and use care when backing up.
18. If the machines should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine, disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground it against the
engine. Inspect thoroughly for damage.
Repair any damage before starting and
operating.
19. Disengage all control levers and stop
engine before you leave the operating
position(behind the handles). Wait until the
auger/impeller comes to a complete stop
before unclogging the chute assembly,
making any adjustments, or inspections.
20. Never put your hand in the discharge or
collector openings. Always use the
clean-out tool provided to unclog the
discharge opening. Do not unclog chute
assembly while engine is running. Shut off
engine and remain behind handles until all
moving parts have stopped before
unclogging.
21. Use only attachments and accessories
approved by the manufacturer (e.g. wheel
weights, tire chins, cabs etc.).
22. Never touch a hot engine or muffler.
23. If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, contact your Service Center
for assistance.

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Clearing a Clogged Discharge
Chute
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside
the discharge chute is the most common cause
of injury associated with snow throwers. Never
use your hand to clean out the discharge chute.
To clear the chute:
1. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller
blades have stopped rotating.
3. Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
Maintenance & Storage
1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly. Refer to the
maintenance and adjustment sections of
this manual.
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting
machine, disengage all control levers and
stop the engine. Wait until the auger/impeller
come to a complete stop. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground against the
engine to prevent unintended starting.
3. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness
at frequent intervals to keep the machine in
safe working condition. Also, visually inspect
machine for any damage.
4. Do not change the engine governor setting
or over-speed the engine.
5. Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes
are subject to wear and damage. For your
safety protection, frequently check all
components and replace with original
equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) parts
only. ”Use of parts which do not meet the
original equipment specifications may lead
to improper performance and compromise
safety!”
6. Check controls periodically to verify they
engage section in this operator’s manual for
instructions.
7. Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
8. Never store the machine with fuel inside a
building where ignition sources are present
such as hot water heaters, space heaters, or
clothes dryers. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.
9. Observe proper disposal laws and
regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the
environment.
10. Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes
to clear snow from machine and prevent
freeze up of auger/impeller.
11. Never store the machine or fuel container
inside where there is an open flame, spark
or pilot light such as a water heater, furnace,
clothes dryer etc.
12. Always refer to the operator’s manual for
proper instructions on off-season storage.
WARNING: Your Responsibility: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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IMPORTANT
Refer to your Massimo Owner’s Manual for any information relating to
the use of your snow blower. These instructions are for assembly of
your new accessory to futher enhance your snow blower experience.
Installing the Snow Blower
1. Forward and drive control cable assembly
Couple the cable eyelet to the specific opening (fig. 1).
NOTE: The cables are already pre-assembled on the dashboard.
2. Mount the armrest
The handle is delivered with the dashboard already assembled.
Unscrew the nut, put in order four bores on the upper armrest, plug in
the bolt and screw it with a nut (Fig. 2)
a) Bring the two tubes at the ends of the handle (Fig. 2 A) up to the
support (Fig. 2 B).
b) Insert the screws in the holes and secure in place with the nuts.
3. Mount the soft shaft:
Plug the soft shaft on the side of rotater from the dashboard, then
rotate it tight to fix it (Fig. 3)
Installing
the
Snow
Blower
IMPORTANT
Refer to your Massimo
Owner’s Manual for an
y
information relating to
the use of your snow
blower. These
instructions are for
assembly of your new
accessory to futher
enhance your snow
blower experience.
Specifications subject
to change without
notice or obligation
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2a Fig. 2b
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4. Mount the connecting rod:
Pull out pinchcock and pin bearing, drill through a bore on the
connecting rod with a pin bearing, plug and fix the pinchcock in the
pin bearing, and screw the other side on the connecting rod with a nut
(Fig. 4).
5. Mount the control handles:
Place the handle on the rod, and fix it tight in right direction (Fig. 5).
6. Mount the chute:
Mount the chute: place the chute on the chute seat, fix it with three
bolts and nuts attached (Fig. 6).
Fig. 4a Fig. 4b
Installing
the
Snow
Blower
IMPORTANT
Refer to your Massimo
Owner’s Manual for an
y
information relating to
the use of your snow
blower. These
instructions are for
assembly of your new
accessory to futher
enhance your snow
blower experience.
Specifications subject
to change without
notice or obligation
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Fig. 6
Fig. 5
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7. Installation of deflector adjustment cable:
a) Insert the peg (Fig. 7 B) on the end part of the activation lever.
b) Insert the B pin on the peg (Fig. 7 C) and secure in place.
c) Insert the adjustment screw (Fig. 7 A) on the support (Fig. 7 D)
and tighten the nut.
8. Installation of engine cover:
a) Take out supporting frame 1 & 2 from accessories, and fix them to
the engine as shown in Fig. 8-1.
b) Fix the gasoline engine cover on the two supporting frames. See
Fig. 8-2.
Fig. 7 Installing
the
Snow
Blower
IMPORTANT
Refer to your Massimo
Owner’s Manual for an
y
information relating to
the use of your snow
blower. These
instructions are for
assembly of your new
accessory to futher
enhance your snow
blower experience.
Specifications subject
to change without
notice or obligation
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Fig. 8-1 Fig. 8-2

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Before Starting Engine
Add Oil
Do not start the engine until filled with oil. The engine can be
seriously damaged without oil .
1. Place the machine on a level floor.
2. Loosen the dipstick and read the oil level. See Fig 9
3. The oil level shall be between the marks “HIGH” and “LOW”. See
Fig 9.
4. It necessary fill with oil up to the FULL mark. See Fig.9.
5. Use good quality oil marked A.P.I. service SF, SG or SH.
Use SAE 5W30 oil. Use SAE OW30 oil for temperatures under -18 ℃.
Do not use SAE 10W50.
Fig. 9
Add Gasoline
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline
is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is
hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.
zStore gasoline in a clean, approved container and keep the cap in
place on the container.
zMake sure that the container form which you pour the gasoline is
clean and free from rust or other foreign particles.
zAlways fill the fuel tank outdoors and use a funnel or spout to
prevent spilling.
zFill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
zNever fill the fuel tank completely. Fill the tank to within 1/2” from
the top to provide space for expansion of fuel.
zMake sure to wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
Activate
and Use
IMPORTANT
Refer to your Massimo
Owner’s Manual for an
y
information relating to
the use of your snow
blower. These
instructions are for
assembly of your new
accessory to futher
enhance your snow
blower experience.
Specifications subject
to change without
notice or obligation
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Start The Engine
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal loop
on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened
securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
2. Make certain both the auger control and drive control are in the
disengaged (released) position.
3. Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert ignition key into
slot. Make sure it snaps into place. Do not attempt to turn the key.
NOTE : The engine cannot start without the key is fully inserted into
the ignition switch.
Electric Starter
Determine that your home’s wiring is a two-wire grounded system.
Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain.
WARNING: The optional electric starter is equipped with a
grounded two-wire power plug, and is designed to operate
on 110 volt AC household current. It must be used with a
properly grounded two-prong receptacle at all times to
avoid the possibility of electric shock.
If your home’s wiring system is not a grounded system, do not use
this electric starter under any conditions.
If your home electrical system is grounded, but a two-hole extension
cord is not available, do not use your snow thrower’s electric starter.
Follow all instructions carefully prior to operating the electric starter.
If you have all of the above, proceed as follows:
1) Plug the extension cord into the outlet located on the engine’s
surface. Plug the other end of extension cord into a 110-volt,
grounded, AC outlet in a well-ventilated area.
2) Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (for a cord engine
start).
NOTE: If the engine is already warm , place choke control in the OFF
position instead of FULL.
3) Push the primer to restart a warm engine start, marking sure to
cover vent hole in the center of the primer when pushing .
NOTE: DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short
shutdown.
4) Push start button to start engine.
5) Once the engine starts, release starter button.
6) AS the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the OFF
position. if the engine falters, quickly rotate the choke control back to
FULL and then slowly into the OFF position again.
7) When disconnecting the extension cord, always unplug the end
at the wall outlet unplugging the opposite end form the snow thrower.
Activate
and Use
IMPORTANT
Refer to your Massimo
Owner’s Manual for an
y
information relating to
the use of your snow
blower. These
instructions are for
assembly of your new
accessory to futher
enhance your snow
blower experience.
Specifications subject
to change without
notice or obligation
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