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TecumsehireddingPressureFuelEngine Operator’s Manual packed separately with

your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully.

 

 

Warning!

Use extreme careducewh n handling

Before operating, check tire pr ssure and

pressure in

NOTE:Shearkid ShoesPinsYour snow thrower is shipped with oil in the engine.

both tires to between 15 psi and 20 psi.

 

 

gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the

However, you MUST check the oil level before

. Refer to

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NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the machine

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arefor shippingincludedpurposeswithyouror. snowAdjuswhilethrowerthemenginedownward,.Storeis hotthemorif instructionsyourrunningdesired,snow.prior

may not travelindoorsa straight path and the shave plate may wear

thrower’speratingdashExtinguishpanels owuntthrowcilgarettne d.es,d.cigars,See Figpipes. 3-56. and other

unevenly.

 

 

 

sources of ignition.

 

 

Caution: It is not recommended that you operate

Chute Clean-Out Tool

 

 

Gas & Oil Fill-Up

 

 

 

WARNING!gravelA ways keep hands and feet clear of

this snow thrower on

as it can easily pick up and throw

The chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the auger

loose gravel,eqWcaarninguipmentsi personalmoving! Use extremeinjurypartsor. Docared magenotwhenusetohandlingthepressurizedsnow

housing with a mounting clip and a cable tie at the factory. Cut

gasolinethrower .andGasolinestartingurroundingis extremelyfluid.proVaporseflammabletyare. flammableand the. vapors are

the cable tie before operating the snow thrower. See Fig. 3-7.

explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is

•

For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid

hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other

1.

shoes higher on the auger housing.

 

Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel.

sources of ignition.

 

 

•

Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared

2.

fuel level indicator is located in the fuel tank. Fill tank

Adjustments

 

 

 

is un ven, such as a gravel driveway

 

 

until fuel reaches the fuel level indictor, Fig. 3-7. Be careful

NOTE:notIf youto overfillchoose. to operate the snow thrower on a gravel

Fuel Level Indicator

Top View

Figure 3-7

Checking Oil Level

 

Skid Shoes

for maximum clearance

surface, keep the skid shoes

betweenThe snowthethrowerCAUTION:groundskidandshoesThe engineadjuplateistedshipped. upwardwithatoiltheinfactorythe

for shipping enginepurposes. You. Adjustmust, however,downward,check theif desiroil led,velprior

To adjust the skid shoes:

thrower. Running the engine

to operatingtotheoperatingsnow throwerthe snow.

1.

Loosen the four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage

 

with insufficient oil can cause serious engine

 

 

Figure 3-7

 

Caution: It i not recommended that you operate

 

bolts. Move skid shoes to desired position. See Fig. 3-7.

 

damage and void the engine warranty.

this snow thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up and throw

2.

Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is

NOTE: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the

loose gravel, causing personal injury or damage to the snow

 

against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid

engine stopped.

 

thrower and surrounding property.

 

1.

shoes.

 

and wipe the dipstick

Remove the oil filler

•

For close snow removalcap/dipstickon smooth surface, raise skid

3.

Retighten nuts and bolts securely.

 

clean. See Fig. 3-8.

 

 

shoes higher on the auger housing.

2.

Insert the cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not

•

Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared

 

screw it in.

such as a gravel driveway

 

is uneven,

3NOTE:. RemoveIf you choosethe oiltofilleroperatecap/dipstickthe snow. If therowerlevelonis low,a gravelslowly surface,addkeepoil untilthe skoildlevelshoesregistersin positionbetweenfor maximumhigh (H) clearanceand low

between(L), Figthe. ground3-8. ReferandtothetheshaveEngineplateMaintenance. section for correct oil viscosity and engine oil capacity.

To adjust the skid shoes:

NOTE: Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may result in

1. Loosen the four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage engine smoking, hard starting or spark plug fouling. bolts. Move skid shoes to desired position. See Fig. 3-7.

Fill between high and low marks

Figure 3-8

AdjustmentsChuteTire2.4 PressureMakReplacmblyrtainandtightethe ntirecap/dipstickbottom surfacefirmly ofbeforeskid shoetartingis

agaienginste. the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid TheBeforedistanceoperating,s owcheckis throwntire pressurecan be adjustand reduceby changingpressure inthe

Skid Shoesshoes.

Adjustmentsbothangletiresof theto chutebetweenassembly15 psi.andTo do20so:psi.

3. Retighten nuts and bolts securely.

The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory NOTE:1. StopIf thethetirenginepressureby removingisnot equaltheinignitionboth tires,keytheandmachineloosen Skidfor shippingShoes purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior may notthetravelplasticinknoba straightfoundpathon theandleftthesideshaveof platethechutemay wear

to operating the snow thrower.

 

 

 

 

unevenlyassembly. .

 

 

 

 

 

 

The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory

for shipping Caution:purpos s. AdjustIt is notthemrecommendeddownward, ifthatdesired,you operateprior

2.

Pivot the chute upward downward before retighten ng

Gas & Oil Fill-Up

 

 

 

 

 

 

his snow thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up and throw

to operating the snow thrower.

 

 

 

 

 

the wing knob. See Fig.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 3-8

 

 

 

loose gravel,Warning!causing personal injury or cdamagere whentohandlingthe snow

 

Caution: It is not recommended that you operate

gasolinthrowere.andGasolinesurroundingis extremelypropertyflammable.

and the vapors are

 

this snow thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up

explosive. Never fuel the

indoors or while the engine is

•

For close snow removal on

smooth surface,

ise skid

 

and throw loose gravel, causing personal injury or

hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other

 

shoes higher on the auger housing.

 

 

 

damage to the snow thrower and surrounding

sources of ignition.

 

 

 

 

 

•

prop

rty.

 

 

 

 

 

Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the

•

is uneven, such as gravel

 

 

 

 

For close snow removal ondrivewaysmooth surface, raise skid

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shoes higher on the

 

.

 

 

NOTE: If you choose to operateaugerthousinge snow thrower on a gravel

your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully.

 

surface, keep the skid shoes in position for maximum clearance

•

Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared

NOTE: Your snow thrower is

with oil in the engine.

between the ground and the shave plate.

 

 

 

is uneven, such as a gravel driveway

 

 

However, you MUST check

 

before operating. Refer to

To adjust the skid

hoes:

 

 

 

a gravel

NOTE: If you choose

operate the snow thrower

Tecumseh Engine Operator’s

f

r detailed instructions.

surface, ke p

skid shoes in positi

for maximum clearance

1.

Loosen the four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage

betweenboltsthe. Movegroundskidandshoesthetoshavedesiredplateposition. . See Fig. 3-7. To2. adjustMakethecertainskid shoes:the entireFigurebottom3-8surface of skid shoe is

against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid

1. Loosen four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage shoes.

bolts. Move skid shoes to desired position. See Fig. 3-9.

3

Retighten nuts and bolts securely.

2.

Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is

against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes.

3.Retighten nuts and bolts securely.

Section 3— Assembly & Set-Up