en Operator’s Manual - Dual Stage Snowthrower es Manual del operador - Lanzanieve de dos etapas fr Manuel d'utilisation - Copyright © Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC. Milwaukee, WI, USA. All rights reserved.
Products Covered by This Manual Hazard Symbol Chart The following products are covered by this manual: 169661000, 1696611-00, 1696637-00. Snowthrower Hazard Symbols Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning Safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury. Read and understand the operator’s manual before operating or servicing the unit. Amputation hazard - rotating impeller. Remove the key before performing service. Amputation hazard - rotating impeller.
Safety Messages DANGER WARNING U.S.A. Models: Certain components in this product and its related accessories contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. WARNING U.S.A. Models: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING WARNING Objects can be picked up by the auger and thrown from the chute. Never discharge snow toward bystanders or allow anyone in front of the snowthrower. Failure to observe these safety instructions will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Safe operation of the snowthrower requires the proper care and maintenance of the engine. • Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine. • Let the engine adjust to outdoor temperatures before starting to clear snow. • Use a grounded three-wire plug for all snowthrowers equipped with electric drive motors or electric starting motors. WARNING Starting the engine creates sparking. Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases.
WARNING This snowthrower is only as safe as the operator. If it is misused, or not properly maintained, it can be dangerous. Remember you are responsible for your safety and those around you. • Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. • Thoroughly inspect the area where the snowthrower will be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects. • Do not operate the snowthrower without wearing adequate winter clothing.
Safety Decals Safety System Tests Before operating your unit, read the safety decals. Compare Figure 1 with the table below. The cautions and warnings are for your safety. To avoid personal injury or damage to the unit, understand and follow all the safety decals. WARNING If any safety decals become worn or damaged, and cannot be read, order replacement decals from your local dealer.
Features and Controls A Engine Features and Controls Auger Control Lever - Used to engage and disengage the auger and impeller. Please refer to the engine operator’s manual for engine features and controls. Snowthrower Features and Controls B Compare Figure 2 with the table below. 2 D A B Speed Select Lever - Allows the operator to select forward and reverse speeds. C NOTICE: Do not move speed select lever while Traction Control is engaged. This may result in severe damage to the drive system.
Operation Before Operating the Snowthrower DANGER Toxic fume hazard Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. WARNING Read the operator’s manual before operating the machine. This machine can be dangerous if used carelessly. • Never operate the snowthrower without all guards, covers, and shields in place. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting, or death. • Start and run the engine outdoors.
Stopping the Snowthrower Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute 1. Release the auger control lever (A, Figure 2). 2. Release the traction control lever (D). 3. Stop the engine. Please refer to the engine operator’s manual for instructions. Wheel Release - Lock Pins Wheels equipped with a traction lock pin (A, Figure 3) can be completely released by removing the pin and installing it in > wheel.
Skid Shoe Height Adjustment DANGER Amputation hazard The discharge chute contains a rotating impeller to throw snow. Fingers can quickly become caught and traumatic amputation or severe laceration will result. Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snowthrowers. Turn the engine OFF, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the engine key before performing any maintenance or repairs.
Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Lubricate Discharge Chute, Deflector, and Axle Wheel ? the locations shown in Figure 7.
Hex Shaft and Gear Lubrication 9 NOTICE: Do not allow grease or oil to contact the rubber friction wheel or the disc drive plate. If grease or oil comes into contact with the friction wheel, replace it. Do not attempt to clean it. If grease or oil comes into contact with disc drive plate, clean it thoroughly with an alcohol based solvent. A 1. Position speed select lever in the first forward gear. 2. Drain fuel to an approved container.
Auger and Traction Cable Adjustment Speed Control Rod Adjustment If the speed control rod requires adjustment, see an authorized dealer. WARNING Amputation hazard Over-tightening the auger cable may cause the auger drive to engage without depressing the auger drive control. Follow the adjustment procedure to ensure the cable is not over-tightened. NOTE: If the auger or traction cables become stretched or are sagging, adjustment is necessary. 1. Loosen finger nut (A, Figure 11). 2.
Auger Shear Bolt Replacement Gear Box Shear Bolt Replacement DANGER DANGER Amputation hazard Amputation hazard The discharge chute contains a rotating impeller to throw snow. Fingers can quickly become caught and traumatic amputation or severe laceration will result. Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snowthrowers. The discharge chute contains a rotating impeller to throw snow.
Fuel System Storage WARNING Fire and explosion hazard ] % $ % sion and/or fire may result. - Handle gasoline carefully. Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, indoors or in a poorly ventilated enclosure where fuel fumes could reach an open flame, spark, pilot light, such as a furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer. Equipment Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Snowthrower Problem Look for Remedy Auger does not stop within 5 seconds after auger control lever is released. Auger control cable out of adjustment. Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Maintenance section. Discharge chute or deflector does not work Discharge chute or deflector out of adjustment or needs lubrication. Adjust and/or lubricate control linkage. Scraper bar does not clean hard surface. Skid shoes and scraper bar improperly adjusted.
Problem Unit does not discharge snow (continued). Look for Remedy Discharge chute clogged. Stop engine immediately. Always use the clean-out tool to clear a clogged discharge chute, not your hands. Refer to Discharge Chute Warning in the Operator Safety section. Foreign object lodged in auger. Stop engine immediately. Always use the clean-out tool to remove foreignh object, not your hands. Refer to WARNINGS in the Operator Safety section.
