IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: PR8P27ES 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 438361 09.03.10 TH 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.
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) MULTIWRENCH (180684) SAFTEY IGNITION KEY(S) (193071) (1) POWER CORD (198563) (1) AUGER CONTROL ROD (2) FLAT WASHERS (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS (2) SHOULDER BOLT 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 (192090) (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 AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) 1. Retrieve vinyl sleeve and spring from bag of parts and retrieve the auger control rod from carton chute tray. Slide straight rod end through the small hole in the vinyl sleeve. Hook spring in hole in rod end. 2. Hook end of spring into control arm with loop opening up as shown. (See Fig. 5) 3. With top end of rod positioned under right side of control panel, push down on rod and insert end of rod into hole in auger control bracket.
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. Cable 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 ELECTRIC START BUTTON GASOLINE FILLER CAP AUGER CONTROL LEVER RECOIL (AUXILIARY) STARTER HANDLE MUFFLER DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER DRIVE SPEED CONTROL LEVER CHUTE DEFLECTOR DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL LEVER CHOKE CONTROL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL LEVER PRIMER LH TURN TRIGGER SAFETY IGNITION KEY ON / OFF SWITCH LIGHT DISCHARGE CHUTE HANDLE KNOB CLEAN-OUT TOOL MUFFLER NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION ON THE ENGINE.
OPERATION 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. TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig.
OPERATION TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 13) The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever located on the right side handle. • Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the auger and throw snow. • Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 15) SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control lever located on the left side handle.
OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 17) NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to adjust the skid plates. Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height for current surface conditions.
OPERATION 5. Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap back. 6. When the engine starts, release the recoil starter handle and slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” position. Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. Engine will not develop full power until it has reached normal operating temperature. WARM START - RECOIL STARTER Follow the steps above, keeping the choke in the “OFF” position. DO NOT push the primer.
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. 21) 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 Sears service centre/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. 22) • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle.
STORAGE • 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. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container.
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. Throttle in STOP position (or 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.
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PR8P27ES (96192004600) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 5 11 11 6 7 15 14 16 11 12 4 13 11 3 8 12 17 10 1 37 9 2 9 33 37 32 34 31 9 30 31 26 29 36 27 28 23 22 21 20 25 35 22 23 24 21 18 2 (EXPLODED) 19 01.07.026-D 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 PR8P27ES (96192004600) 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 37 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PR8P27ES (96192004600) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 1 3 (5x) 4 (5x) 2 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 404929X421 404932X431 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 PR8P27ES (96192004600) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 2 1 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 420495X431 420496X431 AUGER 27 LH AUGER 27 RH 01.07.018-A 4 3 2 3 4 01.11.001-B 1 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 174762X431 178777X431 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.E.M.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PR8P27ES (96192004600) CONTROL PANEL / CHUTE 5 7 15 3 16 *14 *11 2 *10 6 4 6 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 *10 *11 *12 *13 *14 15 16 435023X421 178633X421 420673 420325 414280 128415 17501010 430324 419822X431 179829 191730 72250505 751153 184505 420679 420672 CHUTE WELDMENT DEFLECTOR WELDMENT DEFLECTOR CONTROL ASSEMBLY DEFLECTOR SEAL 6 KNOB BLACK POP RIVET SCREW 10-24 X .
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PR8P27ES (96192004600) CONTROL PANEL / CHUTE 2 2 1 *3 *7 *6 KEY NO. 1 2 *3 *4 *5 *6 *7 PART NO. 428272 17501010 420678 405932 420675 428273 428310 DESCRIPTION LEVER/CABLE ROTATOR ASSEMBLY SCREW 10-24 X .625 ROTATOR HEAD ROTATOR PIVOT BRACKET PULLEY PIVOT CABLE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTABLE CABLE ASSEMBLY HEAT SHIELD *4 01.09.010-B *5 NOTES: 1. ITEMS INDICATED WITH AN * ARE LISTED AS REFERENCE FOR SERVICE PARTS ONLY. 2 1 KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PR8P27ES (96192004600) HANDLES 3 4 3 4 4 1 3 4 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 PART NO. 419798X431 419799X431 74780524 751153 DESCRIPTION LOOP HANDLE LH LOOP HANDLE RH SCREW 5/16−18 X 1.50 NUT 5/16−18 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 PART NO. 419797X431 427513X431 428867 17000616 DESCRIPTION LOWER HANDLE PIVOT SUPPORT WELDMENT SCREW 5/16−18 X .750 SCREW 3/8−16 X 1.00 3 2 01.08.004-B 1 2 4 3 4 4 3 4 01-05-013-A NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PR8P27ES (96192004600) HANDLES 10 2 11 4 8 7 6 5 7 9 9 1 3 13 8 12 13 14 14 12 01.08.002-G KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 412683X431 424517X431 424516X431 412679X008 426918X008 412677 421613 169675 17060410 414280 414281 178899 19131316 72120618 CONTROL PANEL CONTROL LEVER LH CONTROL LEVER RH TRACTION ROD ARM IMPELLER ROD ARM INTERLOCK BAIL SPACER RETAINER SCREW 1/4-20 X .
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PR8P27ES (96192004600) HANDLES 2 10 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 3 1 8 9 4 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 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 PR8P27ES (96192004600) HANDLES 7 4 5 3 2 4 5 6 1 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PART NO. 182906 178668 180927 184471 175262 178770 183784 DESCRIPTION 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. 412675X431 414572 178831 169675 17060410 421252X431 DESCRIPTION INTERLOCK SPRING INTERLOCK CAM TORSION SPRING RETAINER SCREW 1/4−20 X .625 INTERLOCK STOP 01.10.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PR8P27ES (96192004600) 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 PR8P27ES (96192004600) DRIVE KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 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 198875 17501010 402685X421 17490508 57079 405485 198580 403097X008 402881 403096X431 191730 402856X008 416717X431 187101 700279 427542 402568 169675 401732 402310 12000036 402878 751153 408981 73930500 198176X431 179831 SPEED SELECTOR ASSEMBLY SCREW 10-24 X .625 END PLATE SCREW 5/16-18 X .
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PR8P27ES (96192004600) DRIVE 6 7 1b 8 3 1b 7 1a 2 KEY NO. 1 1a 1b 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 5 4 6 4 01.03.002-A PART NO. 404923 404307 9465M1 402691 174697 179830 146315 17490508 155443 189282 DESCRIPTION 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 PR8P27ES (96192004600) CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 2 3 2 3 1 KEY NO. -- PART NO. ------- 1 2 3 418694X421 150406 428867 DESCRIPTION ENGINE, B&S (MODEL 12A114-1204-E8) FRAME BOLT 3/8-16 SCREW 5/16-18 X .750 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 436146X421 ENGINE MOUNTING PLATE 01.00.034-A 1 01.01.003-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 PR8P27ES (96192004600) CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 23 22 24 14 21 20 11 19 14 21 20 13 18 17 12 14 15 16 6 7 10 8 4 3 5 9 1 2 01.21.003-C KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 408007 419744 423723X431 180523 426589 74780524 423990X431 428867 424297 751153 187786 180522 IMPELLER BELT TRACTION BELT IDLER ARM BRACKET IDLER PULLEY NUT 5/16-18 SCREW 5/16-18 X 1 .50 IDLER BRACKET SCREW 5/16-18 X .
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PR8P27ES (96192004600) CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 1 KEY NO. 1 PART NO. 428684 DESCRIPTION COVER ASSEMBLY 01.21.013-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. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PR8P27ES (96192004600) WHEELS 1 2 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 432337X428 432338X428 WHEEL ASSEMBLY LH WHEEL ASSEMBLY RH KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 410293 410294 17490408 17600406 CABLE BRACKET LH CABLE BRACKET RH SCREW 1/4-20 X .500 SCREW 1/4-20 X .375 01.06.015-A 4 2 1 3 01.15.003-C NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PR8P27ES (96192004600) WHEELS 2 17 20 16 18 15 24 17 16 20 19 2 3 4 2 1 5 6 23 22 7 22 10 11 21 21 7 01.15.001-B 8 9 11 10 4 23 19 14 12 13 13 14 9 6 3 5 8 12 KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PR8P27ES (96192004600) BAG OF PARTS 4 6 5 8 7 3 9 10 2 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 PR8P27ES (96192004600) DECALS 1 4 1 3 KEY NO. 1 3 4 --- PART NO. 181037 181035 181042 438361 438363 DESCRIPTION DECAL, DANGER DECAL, DANGER, DEFLECTOR DECAL, DANGER OWNER’S MANUAL, ENGLISH OWNER’S MANUAL, FRENCH 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.
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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.