Use and Care Manual

100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................... 3
Safety Definitions
..........................................3
Important Safety Instructions
.......................4
General Safety..................................................... 4
Preparation For Use ............................................... 4
Safe Handling of Gasoline......................................... 4
Operation .......................................................... 4
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute ............................. 5
Maintenance and Storage ........................................ 5
Fuel Safety ........................................................ 6
Safety Labels ...................................................... 7
Safety Symbols .................................................... 8
Quickstart Label Symbols........................................ 10
Controls and Features ................................. 11
Snowblower ...................................................... 11
Engine ............................................................ 11
Parts Included .................................................... 12
Assembly ..................................................... 14
Unpacking ........................................................ 14
Lower Handle ..................................................... 14
Wheel ............................................................. 14
Upper Handle ..................................................... 15
Cables ............................................................ 15
Upper Handle ..................................................... 16
Speed Control Connecting Lever ................................ 16
Snow Discharge Support ........................................ 16
Snow Discharge Chute ........................................... 17
Discharge Chute Rotation Lever ................................. 17
Operation ..................................................... 18
Before Operation ................................................. 18
Starting the Engine ............................................... 18
Stopping the Engine .............................................. 19
Control Levers .................................................... 19
Drive System ..................................................... 20
Adjusting the Snow Discharge Direction and Height............ 20
Adjusting the Snow Shoes ....................................... 21
After Use ..........................................................21
Maintenance ................................................21
Servicing .......................................................... 21
Refueling ......................................................... 22
Adding Fuel ....................................................... 22
Engine Oil Level Check ........................................... 22
Oil Change ........................................................ 23
Replacing Shear Pins.............................................23
Adjusting Self-Drive Control Handle Cable ......................23
Adjusting Auger Control Cable ................................... 24
Replace Traction Drive Belt - Splitting The Snowblower Body . 24
Repair or Replace Friction Disk .................................. 27
Lubrication ....................................................... 28
Storage ........................................................... 28
Transporting ...................................................... 28
Specifications .............................................. 29
Snowblower Specifications ......................................29
Engine Specifications ............................................29
Oil Specifications .................................................29
Fuel Specifications ...............................................29
Parts Diagram .................................................... 30
Parts List ......................................................... 31
Engine Parts Diagram ............................................ 35
Engine Parts List ................................................. 36
Troubleshooting ........................................... 38