20” SNOW BLOWER ITEM OWNER’S MANUAL 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY WARNING! To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And Understand Instruction Manual.
CONTENTS 1/PRODUCT INFORMATION 7 2/OWNER’S INFORMATION 7 3/INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS 8 4/ASSEMBLY 12 5/OPERATION 14 6/MAINTENANCE 17 7/MAINTENANCE CHART 8/TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 17
1/PRODUCT INFORMATION The owner must be certain that all the product information is included with the unit. This information includes the INSTRUCTION BOOKS, the REPLACEMENT PARTS and the WARRANTIES. This information must be included to make sure state laws and other laws are followed.
This manual is written for a person with some mechanical ability. Like most service books, not all the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen or tighten fasteners are steps anyone can follow with some mechanical ability. Read and follow these instructions before you use the unit. Know your product: If you understand the unit and how the unit operates, you will get the best performance. As you read this manual, compare the illustrations to the unit. Learn the location and the function of the controls.
Safe Operation Practices for Snow Throwers As Recommended By: American National Standards Institute. IMPORTANT: Safety standards require operator presence controls to minimize the risk of injury. Your snow thrower is equipped with such controls. Do not attempt to defeat these functions under any circumstances. Training 1. Read the operating and service instruction manual carefully.
controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. 2. Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction. 3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. 4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating in reverse. Preparation 1.
inspections. 8. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the auger/impeller and all moving parts have stopped and all controls are disengaged. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting. 9. Take all possible precautions when leaving the snow thrower unattended. Disengage the auger/ impeller, stop engine, and remove key. 10.
WARNING: Before doing any assembly or maintenance to the snow thrower, remove the wire from the spark plug. NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the location of a part from the operator’s position behind the unit. NOTE: Torque is measured in foot pounds (metric N.m). This measurement describes how tight a nut or bolt must be. The torque is measured with a torque wrench. NOTE: Illustrations begin on page 3.
The 4-cycle engine used in this snow thrower requires 4-cycle motor oil in the crank case. Use a quality synthetic 5e-30 or 10w-30 oil. 。 Before You Operate Before you operate your new snow thrower please review the following checklist. z Make sure all assembly instructions have been completed..。 z Make sure the discharge chute rotates freely. z Make sure that no loose parts remain in the carton. As you learn how to properly use the snow thrower, pay extra attention to the following important items.
shields while operating the snow thrower. We recommend standard safety glasses or use a wide vision safety mask over your glasses. How To Stop The Discharging Snow (Figure 3) 1. To stop discharging snow, release the auger drive lever (3). 2. To stop the engine, pull out of the key (4). How To Move Forward (Figure 3) 1. Hold the auger drive lever (3) against the handle (6). The auger will begin rotating. 2. To go forward, raise the handle (6) to allow the rubber auger blades (7) to contact the ground.
WARNING: Never run the engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts located on the engine or the snow thrower. The temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150°F. Avoid these areas. How To Start A Warm Engine (Figure 3) If an engine has been running and is still warm, leave the choke control (10) in the RUN position.
For snow or drifts of a great depth, slow your pace to allow the discharged chute to dispose of the snow as rapidly as the auger receives the snow. 2. Plan to have the snow discharged in the direction the wind is blowing. Wet Packed Snow Move slowly into wet, packed snow. If the wet, packed snow causes the auger to slow down or the discharge chute begins to clog, back off and begin a series of short back and forth jabs into the snow.
maintain the snow thrower. After Each Use Check for any loose or damaged parts. Tighten any loose fasteners. Check and maintain the auger. Check controls to make sure they are functioning properly. If any parts are worn or damaged, replace immediately. All adjustments in the Maintenance section of this manual should be checked at least once each season. How To Remove The Top Cover (Figure 4) 1. Remove the four screws (1) from the top cover (2). 2. Remove the top cover (2). 3.
7. Make sure the drive belt (1) is seated properly on the pulleys. NOTE: when the auger control lever engaged, the belt guides (4) must be 1/16 inch from the drive belt (1). 8. Install belt cover. See “How To Remove The Belt Cover”. How To Remove The Auger (Figure 10) 1. Remove the belt cover. See “How To Remove The Belt Cover”. 2. Remove the drive belt. See “How To Replace The Drive Belt”. 3. Remove the auger pulley (1) from the auger shaft (threads are left hand; turn clockwise remove). 4.
10. Cover the snow thrower with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic.. How To Order Replacement Parts The replacement parts are shown either on the back page of this instruction book or in a separate parts List Book. Use only manufacturer’s authorized or approved replacement parts. Do not use attachments or accessories not specifically recommended for this unit.
