User guide

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OM6400
WARNING: For safety and to pro-
tect the machine, use only original
e
quipment shear bolts.
To replace a broken shear bolt, proceed as fol-
lows. Extr
a shear bolts are provided in the as-
sembly parts bag.
1. (Figure 2) M
ove the throttle control (13) to
the stop position. Disengage all controls.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire. Make sure
a
ll moving parts have stopped.
3. (Figure 9) Lubricate the auger shaft Zerk
fitting (1),
if equipped, with a grease gun.
4. (Figur
e 21) Align the hole in the auger with
the hole in the auger shaft. Install the new
s
hear bolt (2), spacer (3) and loc
knut (4).
5. C
onnect the spark plug wire.
How To Prepare The Snow Thrower For
Storage
WARNING: Do not remove gasoline
while inside a building, ne
ar a fire,
or while you smoke. Gasoline
f
umes can cause an explosion or a fire.
1. Drain the fuel tank.
2. L
et the engine run until it is out of gasoline.
3. D
rain the oil from the warm engine. Fill the
engine crankcase with new oil.
4. R
emove the spark plug from the cylinder.
Pour one ounce of oil into the cylinder.
Slow-
ly pull the recoil-start grip so that the oil will
p
rotect th
e cylinder. Install a new spark plug
in the cylinder.
5. T
horoughly clean the snow thrower.
6. L
ubricate all lubrication points. See the Main-
tenance section.
7. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
securely fastened. Inspect all visible moving
p
arts for damage, breakage and wear.
Re-
place if necessary.
8. C
over the bare metal parts of the blower
housing, auger,
and the impeller with spray
rust preventative lubricant.
9. P
ut the unit in a building that has good ven-
tilation.
1
0.I
f the machine must be stored outdoors,
block up the snow thrower to be sure the en-
t
ire machine is off
the ground.
11. C
over the snow thrower with a suitable pro-
tective cover that does not retain moisture.
D
o not use plastic.
How To Order Replacement Parts
The replacement parts are shown either on the
back pages of th
is Instruction Book or in a
separate Parts List Book.
U
se only manufacturer’s authorized or approved
r
eplacement parts.
Do not use attachments or accessories not
specifically
r
ecommended for this unit. In order to obtain
p
roper replacement parts you must supply the
m
odel n
umber (see nameplate).
Replacement parts, except for the engine,
t
ransmission, transaxle or diff
erential, are
available from the store where the product was
p
urchased, a service shop recommended by the
store or from a “Adisam Inc.1-800-345-6007
W
hen ordering the following information is
r
equired:
(
1) The Model Number
(
2) Serial Number
(
3) Part Number
(4) Quantity
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Difficult starting Defective spark plug. Replace spark plug.
Water or dirt in fuel system. Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with
fresh fuel.
Engine runs erratic Blocked fuel line, empty gas tank, or stale
gasoline
Clean fuel line; check fuel supply; add fresh
gasoline
Engine stalls Unit running on CHOKE. Set choke lever to RUN position.
Engine runs erratic;
Loss of power
Water or dirt in fuel system. Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with
fresh fuel.
Excessive vibration Loose parts: damaged impeller Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark
plug wire. Ti
ghten all bolts and make all
necessary repairs. If vibration continues, have
t
he unit serviced by a competent repairman.
Unit fails to propel itself Drive belt loose or damaged. Replace drive belt.
Incorrect adjustment of traction drive cable Adjust traction drive cable.
Worn or damaged friction wheel. Replace friction wheel.
Unit fails to discharge snow Auger drive belt loose or damaged. Adjust auger drive belt; replace if damaged.
Auger control cable not adjusted correctly. Adjust auger control cable.
Shear bolt broken Replace shear bolt
Discharge chute clogged. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark
plug wire. Clean discharge chute and inside of
a
uger housing.
Foreign object lodged in auger Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark
plug wire. Remove object from auger.