OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL #100680 27 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.
Table of Contents 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower TABLE OF CONTENTS Maintenance................................................. 24 Engine Maintenance.............................................. 24 Introduction.................................................... 3 Oil Change......................................................... 24 Safety Definitions........................................... 3 Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug(s).............. .......... 25 Important Safety Instructions.
Introduction 100680 - 27 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 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Sparks can result in fire or electrical shock. WARNING When servicing the engine: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot contact the plug. DANGER DO NOT check for spark with the plug removed. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poison gas.
Important Safety Instructions 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower Training – Only fill or drain gasoline outdoors in a well-ventilated area. – DO NOT pump gasoline directly into the snowblower at the gas station. Always use an approved fuel container to transfer the gasoline to the snowblower. 1. Read the Operator’s Manual completely before attempting to use the snowblower. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
Important Safety Instructions 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower Operation 18. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition prior to operation. 1. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. 19. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety; Use only genuine replacement parts and accessories. 2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
Important Safety Instructions 100680 - 27 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. A B C Top Back LABEL WARNING DESCRIPTION UNLEADED FUEL ONLY. Minimum octane rating of 87. Maximum 10% ethanol. DO NOT TOUCH! Exhaust gases, muffler and engine components are extremely HOT and cause burns.
Important Safety Instructions 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower 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.
Important Safety Instructions 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower SYMBOL 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 100680 - 27 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.
Important Safety Instructions 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower Quickstart Label 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. 3 5a 2 4 6 3-5X 5b 1 7 Stopping the Engine Starting the Engine 1. Turn fuel valve “ON” position. 2. Move choke lever to “CHOKE” position. LPN 2266-L-OP Rev A Size 146 x 17 mm Colors 1.
Controls and Features 100680 - 27 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. 18 16 1 17 15 2 3 14 13 12 4 1 5 9 11 10 6 10 8 2 3 9 4 7 5 8 6 Snowblower 1. Self-Drive Control Handle 10. Impeller 2. Upper Handles 11. Clean Out Tool 3. Speed Control Connecting Lever 12. Discharge Chute 4.
Controls and Features 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower Parts Included Accessories 6 ft. (1.8 m) Electric Start Power Cord............................ 1 Engine Oil...................................... 37.2 fl. oz. (1100 ml) 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.
Controls and Features 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower Part Part Qty. Speed Control Lever 1 Snow Discharge Chute Discharge adjusting lever Hardware Needed Hardware Qty.
Assembly 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower ASSEMBLY 2–3 Your snowblower requires some assembly. This unit ships from our factory with oil. It must be properly serviced with fuel and oil before operation. 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. Unpacking 2–2 2–2 1. Set the shipping carton on a solid, flat surface. 2–1 2.
Assembly 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower Cables Upper Handle 1. Cables are disconnected from each other and found on the base of the snowblower (near the auger housing) and on the upper handle. 1. Fold the upper handle up, making sure the cables pull tight (Fig 5). NOTICE 2. Fold handle down backwards (it will require some force to fold backwards) and connect SELF-DRIVE CONTROL HANDLE CABLE (4-1) on the right, and AUGER CABLE (4-2) on the left. (Fig. 4).
Assembly 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower 3. Discharge chute bracket should be placed forward as shown (for correct placement). Do not overtighten. Connect discharge chute guide to lower handle with 1 bolt (7-1), and 1 lock nut (7-2) (Fig. 7). 9–2 9–1 7–1 7–2 Figure 9 Snow Discharge Chute 1. Put the snow discharge chute on the snow discharge support. Attach the snow discharge support using bolts (9-1) and nuts (9-2) removed in the prior step (Fig. 10). Fully hand tighten.
Assembly 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower 3. Align the lever and the gear, and then connect the R-clip (11-1). (Fig. 11B). 1. Place the snowblower on a flat, level surface. 2. Remove the oil cap/dipstick and wipe it clean (Fig. 12A). 4. Check the snow discharge chute by turning it fully in both directions. The discharge chute should rotate freely. Oil fill and level check cap 11–1 Figure 12A 3.
Assembly 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower NOTICE CAUTION Synthetic oil may be used after the first oil change. Using synthetic oil does not decrease the recommended oil change interval. Full synthetic 5W-30 oil will aid in starting in cold ambient < 41º F (5º C) temperatures. Use unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87 and an ethanol content of 10% or less by volume. DO NOT light cigarettes or smoke when filling the tank. DO NOT mix oil and gasoline. DO NOT overfill the tank.
Operation 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower OPERATION Starting the Engine 1. Make sure the engine key (safety lock out) is inserted into the key hole. WARNING 2. To start a warm engine: (Fig. 14). Never use the snowblower without first reading and understanding the operating instructions, warnings and instruction labels located on the machine. 2a. Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position. 2b. Move the choke lever to the RUN position. 2c. Move the throttle lever to full speed.
Operation 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower Operation at High Altitude 4. Stand back and to the right of the unit, pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance then pull briskly. Return the starter grip gently (Fig. 16). The density of air at high altitudes is lower than at sea level. Engine power is reduced as the air mass and air-fuel ratio decrease. Engine power and snowblower output will be reduced approximately 3½% for every 1000 ft. of elevation above sea level.
Operation 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower Control Levers Drive System Your snowblower has 6 forward speeds and 2 reverse to regulate forward and backward motion (Fig. 19). Self-drive control handle. Located on the right side handle (Fig. 18). Forward speeds range from slowest position 1 to fastest position 6. When the snowblower has been put into gear, pushing this lever towards the handle engages the wheels. Releasing the self-drive control handle causes the machine to stop moving.
Operation 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower Adjusting the Snow Discharge Direction and Height Adjusting the Snow Shoes Set the height of the auger housing above the ground using the shoes. Change discharge direction: Adjust the shoes to suit the ground conditions: – 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. 19). Turn the lever counter-clockwise – the snow discharge guide turns to the left.
Maintenance 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower After Use WARNING 1. Check for loose or damaged parts. If required, change damaged parts. Do not cover the machine while the engine and muffler are still hot. 2. Tighten loose screws and nuts. 3. Brush all the snow from the machine. Regular Service Periods 4. Move all the controls backwards and forwards a few times. Perform at every indicated month or operating hour interval, whichever comes first. 5.
Maintenance 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower 3. Inspect the electrode on the plug. It must be clean and not worn to produce the spark required for ignition. 4. Make certain the spark plug gap is 0.7 - 0.8 mm (0.028 - 0.031 in.). SPARK PLUG GAP 5. Refer to the spark plug section on the Specifications page when replacing the plug. Figure 22 4. With the engine in a level position, fill to the upper limit mark on the dipstick with the recommended oil (0W-30) (Fig. 23). 6.
Maintenance 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower Adjusting Auger Control Cable Check the slack of the tension and adjust accordingly. Make sure that the tension on the auger control cable is adjusted so it has between 1⁄4-3⁄8 in. (6.4-9.5 mm) of movement. This movement can be acquired by measuring the distance the engagement paddle moves from its starting position and the point it becomes taut and starts to engage the auger. If the slack is greater than 5⁄8 in. (16 mm), please adjust.
Maintenance 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower 5. Remove the base frame cover (1) from the underside of the snowblower by removing the six M6 × 16 screws which secure it (Fig 30). 1 Figure 28A Figure 30 6. Slide the speed adjusting handle to the right (Fig. 31A) and remove the loose belt by cutting it or any remaining belt pieces if the belt has already broken (Fig. 31B).
Maintenance 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower Figure 32A Figure 35 11. Reassemble the support rod by pushing back into place and ensure that it is properly engaged into the friction disc assembly and replace the washer and clip (Fig. 36). Figure 32B 8. Ensure belt is seated below the belt guide on the idler pulley pivot arm (Fig. 33). Figure 36 12. Pull the auger control handle to ensure the idler pulley is properly engaging the belt (Fig. 37).
Maintenance 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower Replace Auger Drive Belt – Splitting The Snowblower Body (Option 2) 4. Unscrew the bolt of auger control wire (Fig. 41). Tools required: – Size 10 wrench (included). – Size 12 wrench (included). – Size 13 wrench (not included). To remove and replace your snowblower’s drive belt, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the plastic belt cover (A) on the front of the engine by removing two M6 × 16 bolts (B) (Fig. 38). Figure 41 B 5.
Maintenance 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower 10. Install the plastic belt cover (A) using two M6 × 16 bolts (B) set aside from an earlier step. Torque until snug. Do not overtighten or you risk damaging the plastic belt cover (Fig. 47). 7. Unscrew the bolt on the belt guard (Fig. 44). B Figure 44 8. Split the drive belt off the pulley. Remove and replace the belt in reverse order ensuring that the new belt is below the spring loaded idler pulley (Fig. 45). A Figure 47 11.
Maintenance 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower 5. Carefully position the hex shaft downward and to the left before carefully sliding the friction disc assembly (5) off the shaft (Fig. 50). 2. Remove the base frame cover (1) from the underside of the snowblower by removing the six M6 × 16 screws which secure it (Fig. 48A). 1 5 Figure 48A 3. Remove the right wheel (2) by removing the axle pin on it (Fig. 48B). Figure 50 6.
Storage 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower Lubrication Transporting Lubricate the linkage every 10 hours of use and before long-term storage. Use 0W-30 oil. If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes before loading the machine on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you and can ignite some materials. No parts inside the gearbox are to be lubricated. All bearings and bushings are permanently lubricated and require no maintenance.
Specifications 100680 - 27 in. 2-stage Snowblower SPECIFICATIONS Oil Specifications DO NOT OVERFILL. Snowblower Specifications Type.. .................................................... ..... 0W-30 Model....................................................... 100680 Capacity....................................... 37.2 fl. oz. (1100 ml) Speed Control (forward/reverse)............................... 6 / 2 Recommended Engine Oil Type Auger Diameter........................................ 12 in.
Troubleshooting 100680 - 27 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* Other Exclusions CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT This warranty excludes: 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – Cosmetic defects such as paint, decals, etc. – Wear items such as belts, cables, shear pins, etc. Warranty Qualifications To register your product for warranty and FREE lifetime call center technical support please visit: – Failures due to acts of God and other force majeure events beyond the manufacturer’s control. https://www.championpowerequipment.
CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT, INC. (CPE), THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (U.S. EPA) AND THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Your Champion Power Equipment (CPE) engine complies with both the U.S. EPA and state of California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions regulations.
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 1995 and later model year California small off-road engines (SORE) (for other states, 1997 and later model year 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 Parts Description 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.
