IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: PP291EPS27 SNOW THROWER WARNING: Read the Owner's Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation 428543 Rev.1 07.07.09 SR Printed in the U.S.A.
IMPORTANT Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers This snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury. WARNING: Snow throwers have exposed rotating parts, which can cause severe injury from contact, or from material thrown from the discharge chute. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, small children and pets at all times including startup.
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute 6. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, stop the engine and make certain the collector/impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine. 7. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous. 8.
PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON (1) POWER CORD (198563) (1) MULTIWRENCH (180684) (3) RETAINER SPRINGS (169675) (2) SHEAR BOLTS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 (192090) (2) FLAT WASHERS (2) LOCKNUTS 1/4-20 (73800400) (2) CARRIAGE BOLTS 3/8-16 x 2.
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION NOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the chute rotator head to snow thrower and making adjustments to the skid plates. INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 3 and 4) The traction drive control rod is installed on the snow thrower. 1. Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle. 2. With top end of rod positioned under left side of control panel, push rod down and insert top end of rod into hole in drive control bracket. Secure with retainer spring.
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD (See Fig. 7) NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to install the chute rotater head. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower. 2. Position chute rotater head over chute bracket. If necessary, rotate chute assembly to align square and pin on underside of chute rotater head with holes in chute bracket. 3.
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL (See Figs. 8 and 9) 1. Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with 5/16-18 carriage bolt and 5/16-18 locknut as shown. Tighten securely. 2. Install remote cable eyelet to chute deflector with 1/4-20 shoulder bolt and 1/4-20 locknut as shown. Tighten nut securely. Eyelet will be loose on shoulder bolt. 3. Install spring hooks between hex nuts on chute rotater head and into hole in chute deflector as shown.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your snow thrower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
OPERATION MUFFLER ELECTRIC START BUTTON GASOLINE FILLER CAP AUGER CONTROL LEVER POWER CORD PLUG DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER DRIVE SPEED CONTROL LEVER CHUTE DEFLECTOR CHOKE CONTROL SAFETY IGNITION KEY DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL LEVER TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER LH TURN TRIGGER ON / OFF SWITCH DISCHARGE CHUTE PRIMER LIGHT FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE RECOIL (AUXILIARY) STARTER HANDLE HANDLE KNOB CLEAN-OUT TOOL MUFFLER NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION ON THE ENGINE.
OPERATION TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 13) The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your snow thrower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
OPERATION USING THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL (See Fig. 15) In certain snow conditions, the discharge chute may become clogged with ice and snow. Use the clean-out tool to dislodge this blockage. • Slower speeds are for heavier snow and faster speeds are for light snow and transporting the snow thrower. It is recommended that you use a slower speed until you are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower.
OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower over gravel or rocky surfaces. Objects such as gravel, rocks or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property damage or damage to the snow thrower. • If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface, use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted to lowest (highest scraper clearance) position. 1.
OPERATION TO START ENGINE • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position. Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 Volt A.C. household current. • Be sure your house is a 120 Volt A.C. three-wire grounded system. If you are uncertain, consult a licensed electrician. 6.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower. At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
MAINTENANCE BELTS Check belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. (See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). The belts on your snow thrower are of special construction and should be replaced by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) belts available from your nearest dealer.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or adjustments: 1. Be sure the on/off switch is in the OFF position. 2. Remove safety ignition key. 3. Make sure the augers and all moving parts have completely stopped. 4. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. SNOW THROWER TO ADJUST SNOW THROWER HEIGHT See “TO ADJUST SKID PLATES” and “SCRAPER BAR” in the Operation section of this manual.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 23) The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If the belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should be replaced. It is recommended that the belt(s) be replaced by a service center/department. NOTE: It is recommended that both the auger and traction drive belt be replaced at the same time.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE SPEED Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous and will void the warranty. If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact a qualified service center, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments. TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 24) • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle.
STORAGE Immediately prepare your snow thrower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. • Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage.
TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized service center/department. PROBLEM Does not start CAUSE 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so equipped) in OFF position. 2. Safety ignition key is not inserted. 3. Out of fuel. 4. ON/OFF switch is OFF 5. Choke in OFF position. 6. Primer not depressed. 7. Engine is flooded. 8. Spark plug wire is disconnected. 9. Bad spark plug. 10. Stale fuel. 11. Water in fuel. CORRECTION 1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position. 2.
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP291EPS27 (96198002900) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 5 11 11 6 7 15 14 12 4 16 8 11 13 12 3 17 10 11 1 9 2 33 32 34 31 30 31 26 29 36 27 28 23 22 21 25 35 22 23 24 21 18 2 (EXPLODED) 19 01.07.026-B NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP291EPS27 (96198002900) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP291EPS27 (96198002900) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 1 3 (5x) 4 (5x) 2 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 404929X428 404932X428 72270505 155377 AUGER HOUSING 27 SCRAPER BAR CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16−18 X .625 NUT 5/16−18 01.07.002-A 2 3 1 1 2 3 01.07.024-B KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 420478 411939 179582 AUGER BEARING BEARING PLUG SCREW 5/16−18 X 1.00 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP291EPS27 (96198002900) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 2 1 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 420495X479 420496X479 AUGER 27 LH AUGER 27 RH 01.07.018-A 3 4 2 4 3 01.11.001-A 1 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 174762X479 178777X479 72270506 751153 SKID PLATE LH SKID PLATE RH CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16−18 X .75 NUT 5/16−18 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP291EPS27 (96198002900) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 1 4 5 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 3 5 3 4 01.16.001-A KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 181160X479 72270506 179246 10040500 128638 DRIFT CUTTER BAR CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16−18 X .750 PLASTIC WASHER LOCKWASHER 5/16 NUT 5/16−18 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP291EPS27 (96198002900) CONTROL PANEL / CHUTE 5 7 15 3 16 *14 *11 2 *10 4 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 *10 *11 *12 *13 *14 15 16 420315X428 178633X428 421163 420325 414280 128415 17501010 419821 419822X004 179829 191730 72250505 751153 184505 420679 421164 CHUTE WELDMENT DEFLECTOR WELDMENT 1 DEFLECTOR CONTROL ASSEMBLY DEFLECTOR SEAL KNOB BLACK POP RIVET SCREW 10-24 X .
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP291EPS27 (96198002900) CONTROL PANEL / CHUTE 2 2 1 *3 *7 *6 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 *3 *4 *5 *6 *7 428272 17501010 420678 405932 420675 428273 428310 LEVER/CABLE ROTATOR ASSEMBLY SCREW 10-24 X .625 ROTATOR HEAD ROTATOR PIVOT BRACKET PULLEY PIVOT CABLE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTABLE CABLE ASSEMBLY HEAT SHIELD *4 *5 01.09.010-A NOTES: 1. ITEMS INDICATED WITH AN * ARE LISTED AS REFERENCE FOR SERVICE PARTS ONLY. 2 KEY NO. 1 2 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP291EPS27 (96198002900) HANDLES 3 4 3 4 4 1 3 4 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 PART NO. 419798X479 419799X479 74780524 751153 3 DESCRIPTION LOOP HANDLE LH LOOP HANDLE RH SCREW 5/16−18 X 1.50 NUT 5/16−18 2 01.08.004-B 1 2 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 419797X479 418313X479 428867 17000616 LOWER TUBE PIVOT SUPPORT BOLT 5/16-18 X .750 SCREW 3/8-16 X 1.00 4 3 4 01.05.004-C 4 4 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP291EPS27 (96198002900) HANDLES 10 2 11 8 4 7 9 9 5 6 7 1 12 3 13 8 13 14 14 01.08.002-F 12 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 PART NO. 412683X479 424517X479 424516X479 426917X008 426918X008 412677 421613 169675 17060410 414280 414281 178899 19131316 72120618 DESCRIPTION CONTROL PANEL CONTROL LEVER LH CONTROL LEVER RH TRACTION ROD ARM IMPELLER ROD ARM INTERLOCK ROD SPACER RETAINER SCREW 1/4-20 X .
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP291EPS27 (96198002900) HANDLES 2 10 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 3 1 8 9 PART NO. 180480 405740 180445 187716 180447 178669 180926 72270505 155377 169675 DESCRIPTION IMPELLER ROD ASSEMBLY TRACTION ROD ASSEMBLY SHIFTER ROD TOP SHIFTER ROD BOTTOM SPRING SLEEVE IMPELLER SPRING TRACTION SPRING CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16-18 X .75 NUT 5/16-18 RETAINER 4 5 7 10 5 6 01.12.001-E NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP291EPS27 (96198002900) HANDLES 7 4 5 3 2 4 5 6 1 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 182906 178668 180927 184471 175262 178770 183784 CONSOLE PANEL HEADLIGHT BEZEL FLOOD HEADLIGHT SHOULDER SCREW 10−24 X .625 SCREW 10−24 X 1.25 WIRE HARNESS BULB KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 PART NO. 412675X004 414572 178831 169675 17060410 421252X004 DESCRIPTION INTERLOCK SPRING INTERLOCK CAM TORSION SPRING RETAINER SCREW 1/4−20 X .625 INTERLOCK STOP 01.10.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP291EPS27 (96198002900) DRIVE 6 7 1b 8 1a 2 3 4 6 3 1b 7 5 4 01.03.002-A KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 1a 1b 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 404923 404307 9465M1 402691 174697 179830 146315 17490508 155443 189282 AXLE ASSEMBLY (assy of 1a,1b) AXLE SHAFT ROLL PIN 3/16 X 1.50 SPROCKET THRUST WASHER BEARING SCREW 5/16−18 X .625 SCREW 5/16−18 X .500 KLIK PIN 1/4 X 1.50 SQUARE KEY NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP291EPS27 (96198002900) DRIVE 42 EXPLODED 46 2 45 16 48 17 1 18 15 11 9 9 10 8 7 12 9 11 53 13 14 47 15 49 20 22 19 53 11 4 34 53 23 52 21 6 24 5 33 23 53 3 28 26 29 30 31 33 32 35 27 24 26 38 53 36 37 4 23 50 24 24 25 53 42 43 39 44 41 40 39 01.02.013-A NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP291EPS27 (96198002900) DRIVE KEY NO. 1 PART NO. 198875 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17501010 402685X428 17490508 57079 405485 198580 403097X004 402881 403096X004 191730 402856X004 416717X004 187101 700279 427542 402568 169675 401732 402310 12000036 402878 751153 408981 73930500 198176X479 KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP291EPS27 (96198002900) CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 2 3 2 3 1 KEY NO. 1 2 3 PART NO. 428172 418694X428 150406 428867 DESCRIPTION COMPLETE LCT ENGINE FRAME BOLT 3/8-16 SCREW 5/16-18 X .750 KEY NO. 1 PART NO. 427963X428 DESCRIPTION ENGINE MOUNTING PLATE 01.00.034-A 1 01.01.004-A NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP291EPS27 (96198002900) CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 23 22 13 24 13 21 21 19 20 15 20 18 11 17 12 13 16 14 7 5 9 10 4 3 6 2 1 8 01.21.005-A KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART NO. 419888 427304 423723X479 180523 423990X479 426589 74780524 424297 427942 428867 427576 180522 DESCRIPTION IMPELLER BELT TRACTION BELT IDLER ARM BRACKET IDLER PULLEY IDLER BRACKET NUT 5/16-18 SCREW 5/16-18 X 1.50 SHOULDER BOLT 5/16-18 X .
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP291EPS27 (96198002900) CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 1 KEY NO. 1 2 PART NO. 418601 17490408 DESCRIPTION COVER ASSEMBLY SCREW 1/4-20 X .50 2 01.21.014-A 2 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP291EPS27 (96198002900) WHEELS 1 2 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 192092X421 192093X421 WHEEL 16 X 4.80 X LH WHEEL 16 X 4.80 X RH KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 410293 410294 17060410 CABLE BRACKET LH CABLE BRACKET RH SCREW 1/4−20 X .625 01.06.005-A 3 1 2 01.15.003-A NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP291EPS27 (96198002900) WHEELS 2 17 20 16 18 15 18 24 17 16 20 19 2 3 2 1 4 5 6 01.15.001-A 23 22 7 8 9 7 22 11 21 21 11 10 4 23 19 14 12 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 13 13 14 10 9 6 3 5 8 12 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP291EPS27 (96198002900) BAG OF PARTS 4 6 5 8 7 3 9 2 10 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART NO. 198563 169675 180684X008 184505 179829 191730 72250505 751153 73800600 19131316 192090 73800400 DESCRIPTION POWER CORD RETAINER PIN WRENCH REMOTE SPRING SHOULDER BOLT 1/4-20 LOCKNUT 1/4-20 CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16-18 X 5/8 LOCKNUT 5/16-18 LOCKNUT 3/8-16 WASHER 3/8 SHEAR BOLT 1/4-20 X 1-13/16 LOCKNUT 1/4-20 KEY NO. 1 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PP291EPS27 (96198002900) DECALS 1 4 12 9 6 11 1 10 3 KEY NO. 1 3 4 6 9 10 11 12 --- PART NO. 181037 181035 181042 181033 415475 183730 415399 415398 428543 428544 DESCRIPTION DECAL, DANGER DECAL, DANGER, DEFLECTOR DECAL, DANGER DECAL, INSTRUCTION DECAL, SPEED CONTROL DECAL, REMOTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL DECAL, LH TRIGGER DECAL, RH TRIGGER OWNER’S MANUAL, ENGLISH OWNER’S MANUAL, FRENCH NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.
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LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we find to be defective due to materials or workmanship. This Warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions. 1.