INSTRUCTION MANUAL 26 inch Two Stage Gas Snow Thrower with Power Steering and Headlight Model # DB7126PA Have product questions or need technical support? Please feel free to contact us! Website: www.Amerisuninc.com Toll free: 1-800-791-9458 Mon-Fri 9-5 EST Email: support@amerisuninc.
CONTENTS Technical data…...………………………………………………………... Introduction………………………………………………………………. Safety information…….………………………………………………... Knowing your snow thrower…………………………………………… Assembly and adjustments……………………………………………... Snow thrower preparation…....………………………………………… Operating your snow thrower...…………………………………………. Maintenance……………………………………………………………... Storage & Cleaning…………...…………………………………………. Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………. Exploded view and parts list……………………………………………...
INTRODUCTION Thank You for Purchasing a PowerSmart® Product. This manual provides information regarding the safe operation and maintenance of this product. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this manual. PowerSmart® reserves the right to change this product and specifications at any time without prior notice. Please keep this manual available to all users during the entire life of the generator.
TRAINING Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference. • Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. • Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine.
• Read, understand and follow all instructions on your Snow Thrower and in this Operator's Manual before attempting to assemble and operate your machine. • Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference. If replacement parts are needed, refer to the manual. • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating your Snow Thrower. • Do not use your Snow Thrower while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, medication.
• Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heats, space heater, clothes dryer etc.). • Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing. • Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. • If possible, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground.
• Disengage power to the auger impeller when transporting or not in use. • Never operate machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look down and behind and use care when backing up. • If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine. Inspect thoroughly for damage. Repair any damage before starting and operating.
• Check control levels periodically to verify they engage and disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer to the adjustment section in this operator's manual for instructions. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. • Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment. • Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow from machine and prevent freeze up of auger impeller.
KNOWING YOUR SNOW THROWER Use the illustrations below to become familiar with the locations and functions of the various components and controls of this snow thrower.
Drive Control Handle Located on the right side of the upper handle, the Drive Control Handle is used to engage and disengage the drive wheels. Squeeze the Drive Control Handle against the upper handle to engage the wheels; release to disengage. Speed Control Lever The Speed Control Lever is located in the center of the panel and is used to set the drive speed and direction of travel. It can be moved into any of six positions.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS The following section describes steps necessary to prepare the snow thrower for use. If after reading this section, you are unsure about how to perform any of the steps please call (800) 791-9458 Mon-Fri 9-5 EST for customer service. Failure to perform these steps properly can damage the snow thrower or shorten its life. Unpacking Unpack the snow thrower and all its parts, and compare against the list below. 1. Snow Thrower 2. Discharge Chute Assembly 3. Lower Handle 4.
Step 2 – Chute assembly 1. Install the discharge chute onto the chute flange on the auger housing. The chute only rests on the flange. 2. Slide the chute rod through the mounting hole on the left upper handle. 3. Attach the chute rotation bar to the mount bracket onto the chute housing using two screws, washers and locknuts. Tighten fasteners securely. Step 3 – Skid shoes installation and adjustments 1. Locate the pair of skid shoes from parts bag and remove the bolts. 2.
SNOW THROWER PREPARATION PLEASE REFER TO ENGINE MANUAL (SEPARATE DOCUMENT) FOR ENGINE OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS. The following section describes steps to prepare your Snow Thrower for use. If after reading this section, you are unsure about how to perform any of the steps please call 1-800-791-9458 for customer service. Failure to perform these steps properly can damage your Snow Thrower or shorten its life.
AUGER AND DRIVE CONTROLS 1. To engage the auger, press down on the auger control handle (left side handle). 2. To engage the drive, press down on the drive control handle (right side handle). The machine should start moving in the direction and speed that the speed control lever is set to. 3. When finished clearing a snow path, release the auger control handle and the drive control handle.
1. Loosen the knobs on the chute deflector and adjust the chute deflector to the desired angle. 2. Retighten the knobs. Do not over-tighten. OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER STARTING Please refer to ENGINE manual (separate document) for engine operation instructions. CLEARING SNOW Start the engine (see ENGINE manual) once your Snow Thrower has been running outside for several minutes, it is now ready for use.
STOPPING When finished using your Snow Thrower, perform the following steps to shut it down. 1. Engage the auger and impeller for 30 seconds to clear any remaining snow inside your Snow Thrower. 2. Stop the auger by releasing the left control handle. 3. Set the engine switch to the OFF position. See ENGINE manual for stopping procedures. 4. Remove snow from all Snow Thrower surfaces including the auger housing and chute areas.
SHAVE PLATE REPLACEMENT Remove both skid shoes and hardware including carriage bolts and nuts which attach shave plate to snow thrower housing. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of the carriage bolts are to the inside of the auger housing. AUGER OR IMPELLER JAMS WARNING! The auger and impeller rotate at fast speeds which can cause harm or even amputation to a person's body parts. Even if you do not see the auger or impeller rotating, it may start at any time if the engine is running.
DRIVE SPEED CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT WARNING! Entanglement Hazard – Use caution when performing the speed control cable adjustment. The speed control lever is connected to two cables that work in tandem to control machine speed and direction. As the speed control lever is moved from forward to reverse gears (right to left) one cable is pulled and one is pushed. Depending on if the cable setting towards forward or reverse, adjustment of the cables will vary.
4. Left Side - Loosen the hex nuts attaching the auger housing to the main frame. 5. Right Side - Remove the hex nuts, lock washers and flat washers attaching the auger housing to the main frame. 6. Remove the belt from the drive pulley while pulling the right side of the auger housing away from the main frame just enough to access the belt and auger pulley. 7. Push the auger tension pulley arm to move the auger brake, away from the belt to allow removal of the belt. 8. Remove the auger belt.
WARNING! Ensure the belt cover is installed and all safety guards are in place before the engine is started and at all times when the engine or machine are operating. AUGER BELT AND RELATED COMPONENT INSPECTION When replacing your snow blower auger belt it is important to determine the cause of the failure (if applicable) and take corrective action to avoid repeated failure.
STORAGE & CLEANING PROPER STORAGE PROCEDURES WARNING! Never store your Snow Thrower for extended periods of time with fuel in the tank or carburetor. Fuel stabilizer can be added to the fuel in can to extend its shelf life for storage. Store the unit in a locked, dry place out of the reach of children to prevent unauthorized use or damage. Cover loosely with a tarp for added protection. CLEANING 1. To clean your Snow Thrower, use a damp cloth and mild detergent on the surfaces only.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Causes Remedy WARNING - Before attempting to make any inspections, repairs or adjustments, stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop moving and carefully disconnect the engine spark plug wire. If tipping or turning the snow blower is required for any inspection or repair, first wait until the engine is cool to the touch and then drain the engine of all fuel and oil into suitable containers and store or dispose of in a proper manner.
Problem Causes Remedy Drive system No forward or reverse drive movement when drive handle engaged Drive speed control stuck in gear or won’t change gears Drive speed control allows only 1 direction Drive engaged when drive control handle released Auger System Auger not rotating when auger control handle engaged or Not blowing snow or Poor snow blowing performance Check drive belt tension pulley for damage or incorrect tension, repair as necessary. Replace drive belt.
Problem Auger System Auger belt broken, or repeated failure Auger rotating when auger control handle released Causes Remedy Auger tension pulley arm return spring broken or missing Replace tension arm return spring Auger tension pulley arm stuck or binding Repair or replace tension arm as necessary Auger tension pulley arm or pulley misaligned or damaged Repair, replace or align tension arm and or pulley as necessary Foreign material on pulleys and belt, oil, grease, dirt etc.
EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Panel Assembly (All Parts Number Begin with P) 26
Item P01 P02 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P18 P19 P20 P21 P22 P23 P24 Stock # 303020106 303080306 303200060A 303200018 303200019 303200061A 303030026 203020865A 303043010 303020140 303180697 303020201 303042035 301120006 303030048 203010651 301100037 303030030 203020637 303020301 303180699 303030036 303030077 Description Screw M8x20 Lower Handle Upper Auger Cable Shift Cable Left Shift Cable Right Upper Drive Cable Nut M8 Knob Saddle Washer T-bolt M8x50 Upper Handle Screw M5x22
Frame Assembly (All Parts Number Begin with F) 28
Item F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 F06 F07 F08 F09 F12 F13 F14 F16 F17 F18 F19 Stock # 303020492 303042001 303160308 303042039 303041015 303030068 303180274A 303130072 202160002 303130073 303180037 303121011 302040026 303180027 303030059 202170002 Description Screw M6x10 Flat Washer 6 Spacer Flat Washer 10 Spring Washer 10 Nut M10x1 Friction Disk Bracket Extension Spring Synchronizing Wheel Extension Spring Drive Bracket Cotter Pin Synchronous Belt Track Shift Rod Assembly Locknut M10 Friction Wheel Assembly Qty 3
Auger Housing Assembly (All Parts Number Begin with H) 30
Item H01 H02 H02-1 H02-2 H02-3 Stock # 303180424 202450076 303090031 303020142 303070260 Description Single Auger Assembly R Gear Housing Assembly Worm Gear Case R Bolt M8x10 Gasket Qty 2 1 1 2 1 Item H43 H44 H45 H46 H47 Stock # 303030708 303043019 303070126 303160175 303160172 H02-4 303090033 Worm Gear 1 H48 303020154 H02-5 H02-6 H02-7 H02-8 H02-9 H02-10 303060055 303110022 303090032 303020489 303160447 302130005 Axle Sleeve Woodruff Key Worm Gear Case L Bolt M6x18 Auger Axle Seal 2 1 1 6 1
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