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Table Of Contents

Owner’s Manual for Snow Blower iii

Table of Contents

Section 1: Safety Rules & General

Information

Introduction ..................................................................1

Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1

Safety Rules .................................................................1

How to Obtain Service .................................................1

General Hazards ...........................................................2

Exhaust and Fuel Hazards ..........................................3

Fire Hazards .................................................................3

Safety and Operating Decals ......................................4

Section 2: General Information and Setup

Specifications ...............................................................5

Components and Controls ..........................................6

Know Your Snowblower ..............................................7

Emissions .....................................................................7

Remove Contents from Carton ...................................7

Assembly Instructions ................................................8

Checking Tire Pressure .............................................11

Adding Oil and Fuel ...................................................11

Engine Fluid Requirements .......................................11

Adding Engine Oil ......................................................11

Adding Fuel ...............................................................12

Section 3: Operation

Operation and Use Questions ..................................13

Before Starting Engine ..............................................13

Starting the Engine ....................................................13

Manual Start ..............................................................13

Electric Start ..............................................................14

Stopping the Engine ..................................................14

Operating the Unit ......................................................14

Controls .....................................................................14

Operating the Unit .....................................................14

Selecting Gears .........................................................15

Changing the Discharge Chute Angle .......................15

Operating the Heated Grips ......................................15

Operating the LED Headlight ....................................15

Adjusting the Skid Shoes ..........................................15

Removing Clogs in Auger Housing or 

Discharge Chute ........................................................16

Section 4: Maintenance

Maintenance ...............................................................17

Maintenance Schedule ..............................................17

Replacing the Engine Oil ...........................................18

Checking and Replacing Auger Shear Bolts ...........19

Checking the Auger Shear Bolts ...............................19

Replacing ..................................................................19

Replacing Auger Belts ...............................................19

Replacing Traction Drive Belt ...................................20

Replacing Friction Drive Wheel ................................22

Disassembly ..............................................................22

Assembly ...................................................................24

Section 5: Troubleshooting