Operating Guide

Product Care
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Off-Season Storage
If the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer,
follow the storage instructions below.
1. Run engine until fuel tank is empty
and it stops due to lack of fuel. Do not
attempt to pour fuel from engine.
2. Lubricate machine as instructed in the
Lubrication section.
3. Store in a clean, dry area.
4. If storing unit in an unventilated area,
rustproof machine using a light oil or
silicone to coat the snow thrower.
5. Clean the exterior of the engine and the
snow thrower.
IMPORTANT: When storing unit or when
it is not being serviced, it is to remain in
the operating position with both wheels
and auger housing on the ground.
NOTE: Refer to Engine Operator’s
Manual for information on storing your
engine.
Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for
maintenance, service and adjustment
information on your engine.
1. To access the oil drain and spark plug on
some models, it is necessary to remove
the lower panel.
2. Remove the three screws (a) that secure
the lower panel. Remove the lower panel
by lifting up on the panel to free the tabs
at the bottom of the panel from the tab
slots and then pull back. See Figure 4-1.
(a)
(a)
(a)
Figure 4-1
NOTE: The bottom of the panel has tabs
that help hold it in place.
NOTE: An oil drain extension kit is
available separately. Contact your local
authorized dealer or contact Customer
Support.
3. Change the oil and/or the spark plug
as instructed in your Engine Operator’s
Manual.
4. Re-install the lower panel by placing the
tabs in the tab slots, lifting the panel into
place and secure with the three screws
removed in Step 2.
5. Tip the snow thrower back to the operating
position and pull the recoil starter handle a
few times to see if it is difficult to pull.
Excessive Vibration
1. Loose parts or damaged auger.
Stop engine immediately and
disconnect the spark plug wire.
Check for possible damage.
Tighten all nuts and bolts.
Repair as needed. If the problem
persists, contact an authorized
service center.
Unit Fails to Propel Itself
1. Auger control cable out of adjustment.
Adjust auger control cable.
See Auger Control Cable in the
Adjustments section.
2. Auger drive belt loose or damaged.
Replace auger drive belt. See
Replacing the Auger Drive Belt in
the Service section.
3. Auger paddles worn excessively.
Replace the auger paddles. See
Replacing the Auger Paddles in
the Service section.
Augers Continue to Rotate
1. Auger control cable not routed properly.
Check routing along handle. If
problem persists, contact an
authorized service center.
Unit Fails to Discharge Snow
1. Chute assembly clogged.
Stop engine and disconnect the
spark plug wire. Clean chute and
inside of the auger housing with
clean-out tool.
2. Foreign object lodged in auger.
Stop engine immediately and
disconnect the spark plug wire.
Remove the object from auger.
3. Auger control cable out of adjustment.
Adjust the auger control cable.
See Auger Control Cable in the
Adjustments section.
4. Auger drive belt loose or damaged.
Replace auger drive belt. See
Replacing the Auger Drive Belt in
the Service section.
Maintenance
Lubrication
Lubricate the pivot points on the auger control
lever and the extension spring at the end of
the control cable with a light oil once every
season and before the snow thrower is put into
storage at the end of the season.
WARNING! Before servicing,
repairing or inspecting the snow
thrower, disengage the auger
control lever. Stop the engine
and remove the safety key to
prevent unintended starting.
Troubleshooting
Engine Fails to Start
1. Choke not in CHOKE position
Move choke to CHOKE position.
See Engine Operator’s Manual.
2. Spark plug wire disconnected
Connect wire to spark plug. See
Engine Operator’s Manual.
3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. See
Engine Operator’s Manual.
4. Engine not primed.
Prime engine as instructed in
Engine Operator’s Manual.
5. Faulty spark plug.
Clean, adjust gap or replace. See
Engine Operator’s Manual.
6. Safety key not in switch.
Insert safety key fully into switch.
Engine Running Eratically/Inconsistent RPM
(Hunting or Surging)
1. Engine running on CHOKE.
Move choke lever to RUN
position. See Engine Operator’s
Manual.
2. Stale fuel.
Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. See
Engine Operator’s Manual.
3. Water or dirt in fuel system.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh
fuel. See Engine Operator’s
Manual.
4. Carburetor out of adjustment.
Contact an authorized service
center.
5. Engine over-governed.
Contact an authorized service
center.
Engine Overheats
1. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
Contact an authorized service
center.
Loss of Power
1. Spark plug wire loose.
Connect and tighten spark plug
wire. See Engine Operator’s
Manual.