Use and Care Manual

100680 - 27 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................... 3
Safety Definitions
..........................................3
Important Safety Instructions
.......................4
Fuel Safety ........................................................ 4
Training ............................................................ 5
Preparation For Use ............................................... 5
Operation .......................................................... 6
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute ............................. 6
Maintenance and Storage ........................................ 6
Safety Labels ...................................................... 7
Safety Symbols .................................................... 8
Operation Symbols ............................................... 10
Quickstart Label Symbols........................................ 11
Controls and Features ................................. 12
Snowblower ...................................................... 12
Engine ............................................................ 12
Assembly ..................................................... 15
Unpacking ........................................................ 15
Lower Handle ..................................................... 15
Wheel ............................................................. 15
Upper Handle ..................................................... 15
Cables ............................................................ 16
Upper Handle ..................................................... 16
Speed Control Connecting Lever ................................ 17
Snow Discharge Support ........................................ 17
Snow Discharge Chute ........................................... 17
Discharge Chute Rotation Lever ................................. 17
Add Engine Oil .................................................... 18
Add Fuel .......................................................... 19
Operation .....................................................20
Before Operation ................................................. 20
Check the Engine .................................................20
Starting the Engine ............................................... 20
Stopping the Engine .............................................. 21
Operation at High Altitude ....................................... 21
Control Levers .................................................... 22
Drive System ..................................................... 22
Adjusting the Snow Discharge Direction and Height............ 23
Adjusting the Snow Shoes ....................................... 23
After Use .......................................................... 24
Maintenance ................................................24
Engine Maintenance ............................................. 24
Oil Change ........................................................ 24
Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug(s) ....................... 25
Replacing Shear Pins.............................................25
Adjusting Self-Drive Control Handle Cable ......................26
Adjusting Auger Control Cable ...................................26
Replace Auger Drive Belt Without Splitting
The Snowblower Body (Option 1) ................................ 26
Replace Auger Drive Belt – Splitting
The Snowblower Body (Option 2) ................................ 29
Repair or Replace Friction Disk .................................. 30
Lubrication ....................................................... 32
Storage ........................................................32
Transporting ...................................................... 32
Specifications .............................................. 33
Snowblower Specifications ......................................33
Engine Specifications ............................................33
Oil Specifications .................................................33
Fuel Specifications ...............................................33
Troubleshooting ........................................... 34