OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL #100434 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE at championpowerequipment.com or visit championpowerequipment.com READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL. This manual contains important safety precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. This manual should remain with the product.
100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ................................................ 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Maintenance ............................................. 21 Servicing................................................... ..... 21 Refueling ....................................................... 22 Safety Definitions ....................................... 3 Adding Fuel ................................................ ..... 22 Important Safety Instructions ..........
INTRODUCTION 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER INTRODUCTION SAFETY DEFINITIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment (CPE) product. CPE designs, builds, and supports all of our products to strict specifications and guidelines. With proper product knowledge, safe use, and regular maintenance, this product should bring years of satisfying service. The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! WARNING California Proposition 65: This product contains chemicals and produces exhaust known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. General Safety 1. Read the operating and service instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. 2.
100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER 4. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. Vibration typically indicates a mechanical problem has occurred. 5. Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the auger housing or discharge guide, and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections. 6.
100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER Fuel Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When operating the snowblower: ! DANGER DO NOT tip the snowblower or allow fuel or oil to spill. When transporting or servicing the snowblower: GASOLINE AND GASOLINE VAPORS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE. Make certain that the fuel valve is in the OFF position, the gasoline tank is empty. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Symbols Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product. SYMBOL MEANING Read Operator’s Manual. To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product. Eye and Ear Protection.
100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER SYMBOL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MEANING Hot Surface. To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any hot surface. Open Flame Alert. Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Keep fuel away from smoking, open flames, sparks, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources. Rotating Auger. DANGER: Avoid injury from rotating auger - keep feet away. Rotating Blades. Never put your hand in the chute.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER Operation Symbols Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product. SYMBOL MEANING Start. Follow steps to start engine. 0W-30 Check Oil Level. Recommended oil is 0W-30. The engine can be seriously damaged without oil. Always check the oil level before using.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER Safety Labels These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact Technical Support Team for possible replacement. C B A Top LABEL A B ! WARNING ! ADVERTENCIA ! AVERTISSEMENT DO NOT TOUCH! Exhaust gases, muffler and engine components are extremely HOT and cause burns.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER CONTROLS AND FEATURES Read this operator’s manual before operating your snowblower. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and features. Save this manual for future reference. 15 14 1 16 6 2 13 3 12 11 8 9 10 4 7 10 5 3 6 9 1 2 4 7 5 8 Snowblower Engine 1. Self-Drive Control Handle 1. Key (safety lock out) 2. Upper Handles 2. Primer Bulb 3. Speed Control Connecting Lever 3. Throttle Lever 4.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER Parts Included Accessories 6 ft. (1.8 m) Electric Start Power Cord ................................... 1 Chute Clearing Tool ............................................................... 1 B Clip and Sheer Pins (spare parts) ........................................ 4 Tools 10mm × 12mm Double Open End Wrench ............................. 2 Assembly Parts Part Part Qty. Wheels 2 Shoes Hardware Needed Hardware Qty.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER Part Discharge chute bracket Speed control connecting lever Snow discharge support Snow discharge chute Part Qty. Hardware Needed Hardware Qty.
ASSEMBLY 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER ASSEMBLY Your snowblower requires some assembly. This unit ships from our factory without oil. It must be properly serviced with fuel and oil before operation. Outside hole If you have any questions regarding the assembly of your snowblower, call our Technical Support Team at 1-877-338-0999. Please have your serial number and model number available. Figure 1B Unpacking 1. Set the shipping carton on a solid, flat surface. 2.
ASSEMBLY 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER 3. Connect discharge chute guide to lower handle with 1 bolt (2-8), and 1 lock nut (2-9) (Fig. 5). " NOTICE Only the left axle has two holes (Fig. 1A), and the axle pin can be removed and repositioned. If the wheel is slid further in on the axle with the pin inserted into the outside hole of the axle, the machine will move freely without the engine on (Fig. 1B).
ASSEMBLY 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER Auger control handle 3–1 Part A Bolt Connecting base Part B Figure 6B Figure 7 Snow Discharge Support 1. Locate the position for assembly (Fig. 8). Speed adjusting handle 3–1 Figure 6C " NOTICE 2. Remove the bolts (4-1) (Fig. 8) and nuts (4-2) (Fig. 8) from the main body as shown (Fig. 8). Set aside for next step. 3. Align snow discharge support with the main body. 4. Attach the snow discharge support on the main body with bolts (4-1) (Fig. 8). 5.
ASSEMBLY 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER Snow Discharge Chute 1. Remove the bolts (5-1) (Fig. 9A) and nuts (5-2) (Fig. 9A) on the snow discharge chute (Fig. 9A). Hold for later step. Lever 2. Tighten snow discharge chute and the component shown in Fig. 9A using three bolts (5-1) (Fig. 9A) and three nuts (5-2) (Fig. 9A). Snow discharge bracket 3. Put the snow discharge chute on the base of unit’s body. Tighten the component on the snow discharge support using bolts (5-3) (Fig.
OPERATION 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER OPERATION 3a. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the choke position (Fig. 11A). Before Operation 3b. To start a warm engine, leave the choke lever to the run position (Fig. 11B). – Check the General Condition – Look around and underneath the engine for signs of oil or gasoline leaks. – Remove any excessive dirt or debris, especially around the muffler and recoil starter. – Look for signs of damage.
OPERATION 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER ! CAUTION Starter grip To prevent damaging the electric starter, do run it not more than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on, then 5 seconds off. If the engine does not start after this series of attempts, allow the starter to cool for at least 40 minutes before trying to start it again. If the engine still does not start, take the engine to an authorized service center for service. Once started, disconnect the plug from the power supply and the starter.
OPERATION 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER Adjusting the Snow Discharge Direction and Height Self drive control handle Change discharge direction: Auger control handle Turn the lever counter-clockwise – the snow discharge guide turns to the left. Turn the lever clockwise – the snow discharge guide turns to the right. Figure 12 Change discharge height: Drive System Your snowblower has 6 forward speeds and 2 reverse to regulate forward and backward motion (Fig. 13).
MAINTENANCE 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER Adjusting the Snow Shoes ! CAUTION Set the height of the auger housing above the ground using the shoes. Adjust the shoes to suit the ground conditions: Do not at any time make any adjustment to machine without first stopping the engine and disconnecting the spark plug wire. – On flat ground, e.g. asphalt, the shoes should be adjusted to about 1⁄5 in. (5 mm) (the distance from the auger to the ground) (Fig. 15A). – On uneven ground, e.g.
MAINTENANCE 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER Regular Service Periods Perform at every indicated month or operating hour interval, whichever comes first. EACH USE # Check oil level EVERY MONTH OR 20 HOURS # Change oil Figure 16 EVERY 6 MONTHS OR 100 HOURS # Change oil # Check/clean spark plug # Clean spark arrester ! WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you can be burned or seriously injured when refueling. – Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
MAINTENANCE 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER Replacing Shear Pins The auger housing is shown as Fig. 19A. The augers are secured to the auger drive with shear pins (A) and clips (B). If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the snowblower is designed so that the lock pins may shear. If the augers will not turn, check to see if the lock pins have sheared (Fig. 19B). Replace shear pin(s) and clip(s) as necessary.
MAINTENANCE 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER Replace Traction Drive Belt Tools required: – Size 10 wrench (included). nut nut bolt – Size 12 wrench (included). – Size 13 wrench (not included). To remove and replace your snowblower’s drive belt, proceed as follows: 1. Pull out the R pin (1) (Fig. 22B). 2. Remove the lever (2) from the discharge chute bracket (Fig. 22C). Figure 20 Adjusting Auger Control Cable 3. Unscrew the bolt of auger control wire (3) (Fig. 22C).
MAINTENANCE 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER 9. Once the belt is replaced, tighten the 20 mm bolt (6), ensuring the clearance between the belt lever (10) and the pulley (11) is 5⁄16 in. (8 mm) (Fig. 25). 5 4 10 5 ⁄16 in. 8 mm 11 Figure 22D 5. Loosen the belt lever 20 mm bolt (6) (Fig. 23). 6. Unscrew six M8 nuts to separate the auger housing from the base (7) (Fig. 23). 6 Figure 25 10.
MAINTENANCE 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER shaft’s end to dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of the frame (Fig. 28). 2. Remove the base frame cover (1) form the underside of the snowblower by removing the six M6 × 16 screws which secure it (Fig 27A/B). 3. Remove the right wheel (2) by removing the axle pin on it (Fig. 27C). 3 4 1 Figure 28 2 5. Carefully position the hex shaft downward and to the left before carefully sliding the friction disc assembly (5) off the shaft (Fig. 29).
100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER MAINTENANCE Lubrication Lubricate the linkage every 10 hours of use and before longterm storage. Use 0W-30 oil. No parts inside the gearbox are to be lubricated. All bearings and bushings are permanently lubricated and require no maintenance. Lubricating these parts will only result in the grease getting on to the friction wheel and disc drive plate, which could damage the rubber clad friction wheel.
SPECIFICATIONS 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER SPECIFICATIONS Oil Specifications DO NOT OVERFILL. Snowblower Specifications Model .................................................... 100434 Speed Control (forward/reverse) ........................... 6 / 2 Auger Diameter.................................... 12 in. (30 cm) Clearing Width ..................................... 24 in. (61 cm) Wheel Diameter ................................... 13 in. (33 cm) Gross Weight ....................................
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SPECIFICATIONS 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER Parts List # Part Number Description Qty. 1 30913070165000 Hexagon Flange Bolt, M8 × 16, Blue Zinc 2 23052000115000A Bearing Support, White Zinc 2 Flat Washer, Ø20 × Ø37 × 2, Blue Zinc 5 3 23092000055000A 6 4 23053000035000A Bearing Sheath, Auger 2 5 23051000130001B T Type Bearing Sheath, Auger, Black 8 23055000110001N Left Auger Assembly, Black 2 23051000120001B Long Bearing Sheath, Auger, Ø19.4 × Ø24.2 × 25.
SPECIFICATIONS 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER # 43 44 Part Number Description Qty. 23034000345000A Sheath (Thick), Large Tension Wheel, Ø20 × Ø8 × 16.5 1 23032000105000C Large Tension Wheel Assembly,Ø66.5 × 36.2 1 1 # Part Number Description Qty. 63 23093000135000A R Pin, Ø2.5 × 26.3 × 12.
SPECIFICATIONS 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER # Part Number Description Qty. # Part Number Description Qty. 83 23092000065000A Shaft Ring, Ø38 × Ø43.6 × 1, Black 2 104 23038000125000C Extension Spring, Ø8.5 × 44.9, White Zinc 1 84 23013000025000A Bearing, 6203Z, 1.
SPECIFICATIONS 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER # Part Number Description Qty. 125 23034000265000A Shaft Sheath, Small Tension Pulley, Ø8 × Ø15 × 6.1 1 126 23032000115000A Small Tension Pulley Assembly, Ø45 × 19.4 1 127 23034000275000B Shaft Sheath, Small Tension Pulley, Ø8 × Ø15 × 11.5 1 128 30913070185000 Hexagon Flange Bolt, M8 × 20, Blue White Zinc 2 129 23032000265000A Small Tensioning Plate, White Zinc 1 130 23034000295000B Small Tensioning Plate Cushion, Ø8.2 × Ø25 × 6.
1 14 127 135 130 11 117 116 115 114 126 105 125 2 113 13 3 20 21 16 43 37 38 39 40 41 42 11 12 13 20 24 25 26 27 132 18 19 108 127 135 128 109 22 23 17 110 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 112 111 28 131 31 133 95 96 31 97 102 69 99 32 33 98 34 75 74 72 73 71 70 35 84 85 36 19 89 90 83 81 82 80 79 78 77 76 66 67 123 65 68 64 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 103 101 100 134 51 52 120 122 121 53 54 55 56 29 30 50 129 107 106 44 105 49 104 45 48 46 47 119 118 91 86 87 124 88
SPECIFICATIONS 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER Engine Parts List # Part Number Description Qty. # 3 38 27.110003.00 Part Number Arm, Governor Description Qty. 1 39 1.6177.06 Flange Nut M6 1 40 2.03.021.1 Washer Ø6.4 × Ø13 × 1, Black 1 1 1.5789.0608.1 Flange Bolt M6 × 8 2 26.061100.00.1 Cover, Recoil Starter, Black 1 3 21.061005.00 Spring, Recoil Starter 1 4 2.10.003 Rope Ø5 × 1550 1 41 21.110001.00 Shaft, Governor Arm 1 5 21.061001.
SPECIFICATIONS 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER # 76 77 Part Number Description Qty. 22.040009.00 Rocker Arm 2 22.040012.00 Screw, Valve Adjustment 2 # Part Number Description Qty. 118 26.080011.00.2 Protective Cover, Cylinder Head 1 119 26.080012.00.2 Protective Cover, Spark Plug 1 78 21.040021.00 Nut M6 × 0.5, Lock 2 79 1.97.1.06 Washer Ø6 2 120 26.120005.00 Flame Sheet 1 80 1.6177.1.06 Flange Nut M6 2 121 5.1900.099 Change Wire flameout 1 81 24.040201.
TROUBLESHOOTING 100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine fails to start. Engine starts hard or runs poorly. Auger does not rotate. Auger does not stop when the lever is released. Snowblower veers to one side. Snowblower does not drive. Cause Solution Engine flooded. Repeat start attempts with throttle choke OFF. Water in fuel. Drain tank and refill with fresh fuel. Other. Check carefully the start procedure according to this manual. Spark plug issues.
WARRANTY WARRANTY* CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty Qualifications Champion Power Equipment (CPE) will register this warranty upon receipt of your Warranty Registration Card and a copy of your sales receipt from one of CPE’s retail locations as proof of purchase. Please submit your warranty registration and your proof of purchase within ten (10) days of the date of purchase.
Champion Power Equipment, Inc. (CPE), United States Environment Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Your Champion Power Equipment (CPE) engine complies with U.S. EPA emission regulations. YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The US EPA AND CPE are pleased to explain the Federal Emission Control Systems Warranty on your 2017 small off-road engine and engine powered equipment. New engines and equipment must be designed, built and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet U.S.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control System (ECS) Warranty Coverage. 1. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1997 and later model year small off-road engines. The ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is delivered to its original, end-use purchaser, and shall continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter. 2.
EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (using those portions of the list applicable to the engine) Systems covered by this warranty Fuel Metering System Fuel regulator, Carburetor and internal parts Air Induction System Air cleaner, Intake manifold Ignition System Spark plug and parts, Magneto ignition system Exhaust System Exhaust manifold, catalytic converter Miscellaneous Parts Tubing, Fittings, Seals, Gaskets, and Clamps associated with these listed systems.
Champion Power Equipment, Inc (CPE) and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Emission Control System Warranty Your Champion Power Equipment (CPE) engine complies with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) emission regulations. YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: CPE is pleased to explain the Emission Control Systems Warranty on your 2017 small off-road engine. New engines must be designed, built and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet ECCC regulations for small non-road engines.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control System Warranty Coverage. Emission Control System Warranty (ECS Warranty): 1. APPLICABILITY: The ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is delivered to its original, end-use purchaser, and shall continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter. 2.
EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (using those portions of the list applicable to the engine) Systems covered by this warranty Fuel Metering System Air Induction System Ignition System Exhaust System Miscellaneous Parts Evaporative Emissions Parts description Fuel regulator, carburetor and internal parts Air cleaner, intake manifold Spark plug and parts, magneto ignition system Exhaust manifold, catalytic converter Tubing, fittings, seals, gaskets, and clamps associated with these listed system
