Zeppelin ES70841 User manual

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QUITANIEVES MOTOR
Operator's Manual
MODEL NUMBER: ES70841
SERIAL NUMBER
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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lntroduction
Environmental
Symbols
Safety
Contents supplied
Assembly
General Safety Rules 1111
Specific Safety Rules B
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ID
Know your machine lfl
Features & Controls lfl
Adjustments IDI
Operation lfl
Freewheeling and Self-Propelling lfl
Starting and Stopping the Engine IEI
Snow Throwing Tips la
Traveling EJ
Transport EI
Maintena n ce
El
Servi ce
Engine EI
Lubrication El
Battery EI
Off-Season Storage El
ID
Belt ReplacementEJ
Friction Wheel Replacement BI
Charging Battery ID
Trouble Shooting
El
El
Parts Schedule
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This operator's manual covers
severa/ mode/s. Not ali features in
this manual are applicab/e to ali
snow thrower models and the snow
thrower depicted may differ from
yours.
n 2 -STAGE SNOW T HROWER
INTRODUCTION
Your new snow thrower will more than satisfy
your expectations . lt has been manufactured
under stringent quality standards to meet
superior performance criteria. You will find it
easy and safe to operate, and with proper care, it
will give
you many years of dependable service.
Carefully read through this entire
operator's manual before using your
new snow thrower. Take special care
to
heed the cautions and warnings.
Your snow thrower has many features that
will make your job faster and easier. Safety,
performance, and dependability have been
given to top priority in the development of this
machi
ne, making it easy to maintain and operate.
The Engine manufacturer is responsible
for ali engine-related issues with regards to
performance , power rating, specifications,
warranty and service. Please refer to the Engine
Manufacturer's owner's/operator's manual,
packed separately with your unit, for more
information.
Specifications
ltem No. i ES70á4i • IJ•M:f•ill•t.ffl-1
Clearing Width iii3
11
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lntake Height
AugerDia.
lmpeller Día.
Speed
53.Scm
30.0cm
30.0cm
6F+2R
ENVIRONMENTAL
Recycle unwanted materials instead
of disposing of them as waste. Ali
tools, hoses and packaging should
be resorted, taken to the local
recycling center and disposed off in
an
environment-friendly safe way.

SYMBOLS
The rating plate on your machine may
show symbols. These represent important
information about the product or instructions
on its use.
Read these instructions for use
carefully .
Wear eye protection.
Wear hearing protection.
Wear safety footwear.
Keep bystanders away .
• .' '' _ ·~ ~ Stop engine and remove ignition
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key prior to leaving the operator's
position.
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Only use clean-out tool to clear
blockage.
Never use your hands.
- lt is forbidden to remove or tamper
with the protection devices and
safety devices.
® Do not smoke or have open llames.
Do not touch a hot muffler, gear
housing or cylinder .
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 rotating augers.
Never direct discharge towards
persons or property.
SAFETY
General Safety Rules
Understand your machine
Allow operation only by properly trained adult,
never children.
Read
and understand the operator's manual
and labels affixed to the machine. Learn its
application and limitations as well as the
specific potential hazards peculiar to it.
Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and
their proper operation . Know how to stop the
machine and disengage the controls quickly .
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 properly operate and maintain the
Engine and how to avoid accidental 1nJuries
and/or property damage.
Work area
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 outdoor area.
Never operate the machine without good
visibility or light.
Never operate the machine on a steep slope.
Personal safety
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. and 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 .
2-STAGE SNOW THROWER

Use safety equipment . Always wear eye
protection. Safety equipment such as a dust
mask. hard hat. or hearing protection used far
appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
Check your machine befare starting it. Keep
guards in place and in working order. Make
sure ali nuts, bolts. etc. are securely tightened.
Disengage ali clutches and shift into neutral
befare starting the engine .
Never operate the machine when it is in need
of repair or is in poor mechanical condition.
Replace damaged, missing or failed parts
befare using it. Check far fuel leaks. Keep the
machine in safe working condition.
Never tamper with safety device . Check their
proper operation regularly.
Do not use the machine if the engine's throttle
control does not turn it on or off. Any gasoline
powered machine that can not be controlled
with the engine throttle control is dangerous
and must be replaced.
Form a habit of checking to see that keys
and adjusting wrenches are removed from
machine area befare starting it. A wrench or
a key that is left attached to a rotating part of
the machine may result in personal injury.
Stay alert. watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating the 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 faoting and balance at ali times .
This enables
better control of the machine in
unexpected situations.
Avoid accidental starting . Be sure the engine's
throttle control is off befare transporting the
machine or performing any maintenance or
service on the unit. Transporting or perfarming
maintenance or service on a machine with its
throttle control on invites accidents.
2-STAGE SNOW THROWER
Fuel safety
Fuel is highly flammable. and its vapors can
explode if ignited. Take precautions when
using to reduce the chance of serious personal
1nJury.
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 allo w s park s. open flames or other
sources of igniti on near the area while adding
fuel or operating th e unit. Never fill fuel tank
indoors.
Keep grounded c ondu c tive objects. such as
tools. away from exposed. live electrical parts
and connections to avoid sparking or arcing.
These events c ould ignite fumes or vapors.
Always stop the engine and allow it to cool
befare 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
in
the fuel system .
When practica!, remove the machine from the
truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground . lf
this is not possible, then refuel the machine on
a trailer with a portable container. rather than
from a fuel dispenser nozzle.
Loose the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any
pressure in the tank .
Keep
the nozzle in contact with the firm of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-
open device.
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more
than 12.Smm (1/2") below the bottom of the
filler neck to provide space for expansion as
the heat of the engine and/or sun cause fuel
to expand.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps
securely and wipe up spilled fuel. Never
operate the unit without the fuel cap securely
in place .

Avoid creating a source of ignition far spilled
fuel.
lf 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. Serious personal injury can occur
when fuel is pilled on yourself or your clothes
which can ignite. Wash your skin and change
clothes immediately.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed
and approved far this purpose.
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 befare filling.
Store fuel in a cool. well-ventilated area.
Safely away from sparks, open flames or other
sources of ignition .
Never store fuel or machine with fuel in the
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tank inside a building where fumes may
reach a spark, open flame, or other sources
of ignition, such as a water heater, furnace,
clothes dryer and the like. Allow the engine to
cool befare storing in any enclosure.
Machine use and care
Never pick up or carry a machine while the
engine is running.
Do not force the machine . Use the correct
machine for your application. The correct
machine will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed .
Do not change the engine governor settings
or over-speed the engine. The governor
controls the maximum safe operating speed
of the engine.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts.
Avoid contact with hot fuel, oil, exhaust fumes
and hot surfaces. Do not touch the engine or
muffler. These parts get extremely hot from
operation. They remain hot for a short time
after you turn off the unit. Allow the engine
to cool befare doing maintenance or making
adjustments.
After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, remove the wire from the spark
plug, thoroughly inspect the machine for
any damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the machine.
lf the machine should start to make an unusual
noise or vibration, immediately shut off the
engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, and
check for the cause. Unusual noise or vibration
is generally warning of trouble.
Use only attachments and accessories
approved by the manufacturer. Failure to do
so can result in personal injury.
Maintain
the machine. Check far misalignment
or binding of moving parts. breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
machine 's operation . lf damaged, have the
machine repaired before use. Many accidents
ar-e caused by poorly maintained equipment.
Keep the engine and muffler free of grass,
leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up to
reduce the chance of a fire hazard.
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or
any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and
free from debris . Clean after each use.
Observe proper disposal laws and r~gulations
far gas, oil. etc. to protect the environment.
Store idle machine out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the machine or these instructions to operate
it. Machine is dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
Service
Befare cleaning, repair, inspecting, or adjusting
shut off the engine and make certain ali
moving parts have stopped. Always make
sure the engine's throttle control is in its STOP
position. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and
keep the wire away from the plug to prevent
accidental starting .
Have
your machine serviced by qualified repair
personnel using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the
machine maintained.
2·STAGE SNOW THROWER

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Do not operate without wearing adequate
winter outer garments.
Do
not use the machine on a roof .
Do not run the engine indoors, except when
starting the engine and for transporting
the snow thrower in or out of the building .
Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
Always check overhead and side clearances
carefully befare operation. Always be aware o'f
traffic when operating along streets or curbs .
Thoroughly inspect the area to be worked.
Keep the working area 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 far weak spots on docks, ramps or
floors.
Plan
your snow-throwing pattern to avoid
discharge toward people or areas where
property damage can occur.
Do not operate near drop-offs. ditches. or
embankments. Machine can suddenly turn
over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or
ditch. or if an edge caves in.
Keep ali bystanders, children. and
pets at least
23m (75 feet) away. lf you are approached,
stop the unit immediately.
Use a grounded three-wire extension cord and
receptacle far ali machines with electric start
engines.
Check clutch and brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required. AII motion of
drive wheels and auger/impeller must stop
quickly when control levers are released.
Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor
temperature befare starting to clear snow .
Stay alert far hidden hazards or traffic.
Do not overload machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast of a rate.
Do not throw snow any higher than necessary.
2·STAGE S NOW THRO WER
Adjust auger housing height to clear grave!
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 slippery surfaces . Always look down and
behind befare and while backing .
Do not operate on steep slopes . Do not
clear snow across the face of slopes . Keep
ali movement on slopes slow and gradual.
Do not make sudden changes in speed or
direction. Use a slow speed 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 parking on
a slope, always
block the wheels.
Disengage
power to the auger/impeller when
transporting or not in use.
Disengage ali control levers and stop engine
befare you leave the operating position
(behind the handles). Wait until the auger/
impeller comes to a complete stop befare
unclogging the chute assembly, making any
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 ali moving parts have stopped
befare unclogging. Never put your hand in
the discharge or collector openings. Always
use the clean-out tool provided to unclog the
discharge opening.

CONTENTS SUPPLIED
The snow th rower comes partially assembled and is ship ped in carefull y pac ked carton . After ali
the parts have been remo v ed from th e carton, you should hav e:
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8X20 X311
Ali reference to the Jeft or right side
of the snow thrower are from the
operator's position.
l.
Snow Throw er Unit
2. Ha
ndl eb ar s
3. Shift Lever
4. Chute Cr ank Lever
5. Control Panel
6. Wh eels (1pair)
7. Dischar ge C hut e
8. Chute Clean-Out T ool
9. Batt e ry (if so equipped )
10. Operato r's Manual & Engine Manual
11. Engine Hardwar e Bag
12. Snow T hrower Hard wa re Bag, lnclud ing
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2-STAGE SNOW THROWER n

ASSEMBLY
Following the assembly directions below,
you will assemble the snow thrower in a few
minutes
Engine
l. Remove wing nut and washer from the air
filter cover.
2. Rotate the air filter cover by 180º so that
the primer faces outside.
3. lnstall air
filter cover and tighten wing nut.
Handlebars
MlO X 20
MlO X 40
2-STAGE SNOW THROWER
X2
X2
l. Position the handlebars against the left and
ri ght sides of the machine. Align the holes
in
the handlebars with the side plates and
secure handlebars with the screws and the
washers until they are finger ti ght.
Remove the axle pins and slide the wheels
on the axle. lnsert each axle pin through
the hole in each wheel hub and through the
hole in the axle.
M6 X 40
X4
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3. Secure control panel to the handlebars with
screws, washe rs and nuts until they are
finger tight.
4. Ensure that the handles are at the same
height, and then ti ghten ali the f asteners
securely .
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5. Slide the control cables through the holes in
the control panel. Make certain the cables are
seated properly in roller
gu ides when hook the
cables
to the clutch levers.
Speed Shift Linkage
M6 X 25 X l
Remove the knob to sli de the shift le v er
through the slot in the control panel. Secure
shift lev er to the shift arm wi th screws, washers
and nuts. Replace the knob.
Discharge Chute
l. Grease underside of discharge chute ri ng ( if
not alr eady greased ).
2. lnsta ll discharge chu te over opening in the
auger housing and secure with fasteners.
M8
X l
X2
Xl
2-STAGE SNOW THROWER

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3. Secure the upper crank lever bracket
(attached to the crank lever) to the upper
left side of the handlebar with a locknut
and two curved washers.
4.
Apply grease to the spiral of the crank lever.
5. lnsert
the spiral end of the crank lever into
the lower bracket and secure with the flat
washer and clevis pin.
Tires
The tires are over-inflated at factory for
shipping purposes . Check the pressure in the
tires . Reduce or lncrease equally in both tires
to the manufacturer's recommended pressure.
Under any circumstance do not
exceedmanufacturer's recommended
pressure. Ex cessive pressure when
A\. seating be ads may cause tire/rim
~ assembly to burst wi th force sufficlent
to cause serlous lnjury. Refer to side
wa
/1 of tire forrecommendedpressure.
Equaltire pressure should
be maintained
at a
li times. lf the tire pressure is not
equal in both tires, themachine may not
travel in a straightpath
and the scraper
b/ade maywearuneven/y.
K
eep tires free of gaso/ine an d oíl,
which can harm rubber.
Skid Shoes
l. Move the machine to a level surface.
3. Check the scraper blade adjustment. The
scraper blade should be 3mm (1/8") above
and parallel to a level ground. To adjust the
scraper blade, loasen the seven mounting
screws (two on each side). level the
scraper blade, and tighten the mounting
screws .
M8 X 25
M8X20
X2
X2
X2
4. Attach both skid shoes to the auger side
plates with the screws and nuts . Move
the skid shoes down as far as possible. Be
sure both skid shoes are adjusted evenly .
Tighten securely .
Chute Clean-Out Tool
2. Support the auger blades so that they are Fasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip
~ 3mm (1/8") off the ground . on the rear of the auger housing.
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