Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Service • Troubleshooting OPERATOR’S MANUAL Snow Thrower 2-Stage and 3-Stage (300, 500, 600 & 800 Series) Table of Contents Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 2 Product Care .......................................................... 23 Assembly & Set-Up .................................................. 5 Parts/Warranty.............. See Separate Supplement Controls & Operation .............................................
1 Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate the equipment. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol.
8. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. 9. Exercise caution when changing direction and while operating on slopes. Do not operate on steep slopes. 10. Plan your snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge towards windows, walls, cars etc. Thus, avoiding possible property damage or personal injury caused by a ricochet. 11. Never direct discharge at children, bystanders and pets or allow anyone in front of the machine. 12.
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. WARNING— ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades inside.
2 Assembly & Set-Up Thank You Thank you for purchasing this product. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times.
Tools Required 3. Place shift lever in Forward-6 position or fastest forward speed (if equipped). • Adjustable Wrench or Socket Set 4. • Needle Nose Pliers Observe lower rear area of equipment to be sure both cables (if equipped) are aligned and seated properly in roller guides. See Figure 2-4. Handle Assembly Attach the two carriage screws (b) and nuts (a) removed in Step 2. Finish securing the handle by tightening the top two nuts (c) loosened in Step 2.
IMPORTANT: It will be necessary to lift the upper handle (b) while sliding up this cable tie to prevent damage to the cable. E-Z Chute 1. Remove cable tie (if present) securing upper handle to lower handle for shipping purposes. Remove all protective plastic wrapping from handles. NOTE: Be careful NOT to remove the two loosely fitted cable ties that will be utilized later to secure cables. 2.
Standard Side Crank Chute Control Figure 2-12 1. Position chute assembly over base. See Figure 2-13. Chute Directional Control Assembly 1. Remove plastic cap (if present), flat washer (a) and hairpin clip (b) from end of chute directional control assembly. See Figure 2-15. (a) Figure 2-14 Figure 2-13 2. Close flange keepers to secure chute assembly to chute base. Flange keepers will click into place when properly secure. See Figure 2-14.
U-Joint Side Crank Chute Control Figure 2-16 1. NOTE: Ensure the lower chute is secured to the flange on the chute base. The lower edge of the chute keeper should be positioned below the flange on the chute base after being clicked into place. If flange keepers will not easily click into place, use palm of your hand to apply swift, firm pressure to the back of each. Position chute assembly over base. See Figure 2-17. Chute Directional Control Assembly 1. 2.
Overhead Chute Control (w/ Chute Control Rod) 4. Insert chute control rod into the support bracket on rear of the dash panel. See Figure 2-24. 5. Remove hairpin clip (a) from rear of chute control head. See Figure 2-25. Figure 2-24 (a) (b) Figure 2-20 1. Remove wing nut (a) and hex screw (b) from chute control head and clevis pin (c) and cotter pin (d) from chute support bracket. Position chute assembly (forward-facing) over chute base. See Figure 2-21.
NOTE: Chute will not rotate without squeezing trigger on joystick. 2-Way & 4-Way Chute Control 5. Rotate joystick to one o’clock position so that indicator arrow on pinion gear below control panel faces upward. See Figure 2-31. 6. Insert chute control rod into pinion gear below joystick. Make sure to line up hole in rod with arrow on pinion gear. See Figure 2-32. Figure 2-31 Figure 2-26 1.
7. Push chute control rod toward control panel until hole in rod lines up with hole in chute control input closest to chute control head and insert hairpin clip (a) removed in Step 1. See Figure 2-33. Overhead Chute Control (w/ Flex Shaft & Steel Chute) (a) Figure 2-33 NOTE: Second hole is used to achieve further engagement of chute control rod into pinion gear if required. Refer to Service section for Chute Control Rod adjustments. 8.
5. Insert flex shaft (b) removed during Handle Assembly from lower handle into rear of chute directional control head. See Figure 2-37. Secure flex shaft to chute control head with hairpin clip (a) removed in Step 4. 6. Insert hex end of flex shaft into chute control rod coupling under dash panel. See Figure 2-38. 7. Ensure speed selector is in fastest forward speed. 8. Remove cotter pin (a) and washer (b) from ferrule on end of shift rod. See Figure 2-39 inset.
5. Insert other end of chute control rod into coupler below handle panel. Make sure to line up flat end of rod and flat end of coupler. You may need to rotate rod around until these two surfaces line up. See Figure 2-46 inset. 6. Push chute control rod toward the control panel until hole in rod lines up with middle hole in chute control input and insert cotter pin (a) removed in Step 1. See Figure 2-47. E-Z Chute Control™ Figure 2-46 (a) Figure 2-48 The E-Z Chute™ does not require any installation.
Shear Pins Storage (If Equipped) Drift Cutters (If Equipped) Tire Pressure (If Applicable) On select units, holes are provided in the rear of the handle panel for shear pin (a) and bow-tie cotter pin (b) storage as shown in Figure 2-50. If not provided, make sure to store them in a safe place until needed. The drift cutters are mounted inverted at the factory for shipping purposes. NOTE: Not applicable to those units equipped with airless tires. Standard 1.
NOTE: If you choose to operate unit on a gravel surface, keep skid shoes in position for maximum clearance between ground and shave plate. 4. Adjust the shave plate to one of 2 mounting positions. Reinstall and tighten the carriage bolts (b) and hex nuts (c) all bolts securely. See Figure 2-56. 5. Adjust the skid shoes. See Skid Shoes on page 15. To adjust skid shoes: 1. Loosen four hex nuts (a) (two on each side) and carriage bolts (b). Move skid shoes to desired position. See Figure 2-55. 8.
Shift Rod (If Equipped) If full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, adjust shift rod as follows: 1. Place shift lever in fastest forward speed position. 2. Remove cotter pin (a) and washer (b) from adjustment ferrule on shift rod and pull it out from shift lever. See Figure 2-60. (a) (b) Drive Control (Models with out Hydro Transmission) (If Equipped) Drive Control (Models with Hydro Transmission) (If Equipped) NOTE: Drive control on units with E-Z Chute™ is non-adjustable.
3 Controls & Operation Auger Control Lever † † If Equipped Drive Control Lever † Shift Lever † LED Light Bar † Chute Assembly U-Joint Chute Directional Control † Clean Out Tool Drift Cutters † Standard Chute Directional Control † Auger Housing Skid Shoe Augers Overhead Chute Directional Control † Shift Lever Heated Grips † 4-Way/2-Way Chute Directional Control Joystick † Heated Grip Switch † Headlight † Flex Shaft Chute Directional Control † Overhead Chute Directional Control † Shift Rod Hea
Snow thrower controls and features are described below and illustrated in Figure 3-1. NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Snow thrower features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all snow thrower models and the snow thrower depicted may differ from yours. NOTE: All references to the left or right side of the snow thrower are from the operator’s position. Any exceptions will be noted.
Drive Control Lever/Auger Clutch Lock* (If Equipped) Steering Trigger Controls (If Equipped) 2-Way Chute Directional Control Joystick (If Equipped) The drive control lever is located on the right handle. Squeeze the control lever against the handle to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop. See Figure 3-5. The left and right wheel steering trigger controls are located on the underside of the handles. Refer to Figure 3-6.
Electric Chute Directional Control Joystick (If Equipped) 4. Grasp indented portion of chute control rod and manually rotate chute assembly to the right or to the left. See Figure 3-12. The electric chute directional control joystick is located on the right side of the dash panel. Refer to Figure 3-10. • To change the direction in which snow is thrown, move the joystick to the right or to the left. • To change the angle/distance which snow is thrown, pivot the joystick forward or backward.
Starting and Stopping the Engine WARNING! To Steer (If Equipped) With the drive control lever engaged, squeeze the right steering trigger control to turn right. Squeeze the left steering trigger control to turn left. Always keep hands and feet clear of moving parts. Do not use a pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are flammable. CAUTION Operate the snow thrower in open areas and at slow speeds until you are familiar with the drive control and comfortable operating the steering controls.
4 Product Care WARNING! Before servicing, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, disengage the auger control lever. Stop the engine and remove the safety key to prevent unintended starting. Troubleshooting Engine Overheats 1. 1. • 4. • 7. • Replace friction wheel. Refer to Service section on page 27. 1. Extension cord not connected when using electric start button. Chute assembly clogged.
To remove skid shoes (Deluxe shown): 1. Lubrication Remove four carriage bolts (a) and hex flange nuts (b) and flat washers (c) which secure them to the unit. 2. Wheels (a) Rotate and reassemble new skid shoes with four carriage bolts (a) (two on each side) and hex flange nuts (b) and flat washers (c). Refer to Figure 4-1. (a) At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling wheels.
Auger Shaft At least once a season, remove shear pins (a) and cotter pins (b) from auger shaft(s). Spray lubricant inside shaft and around spacers and flange bearings found at either end of shaft(s). See Figure 4-6. Standard U-Joint (a) (a) (a) (a) Figure 4-9 (a) 2. (b) Figure 4-7 (a) 2. (b) NOTE: Three Stage Augers Shown (b) Figure 4-6 IMPORTANT: On 3-stage units, there is an additional shear pin in the rear accelerator. Retighten nuts.
3. Roll auger belt off engine pulley. See Figure 4-12. Auger Belt Replacement (300 Series) 1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine. 2. Remove the safety key to prevent accidental starting. 3. Remove the self-tapping screw (a) shown in Figure 4-15, and press the plastic tabs (b) to release the belt cover (c). Pull the belt cover (c) up and out from around the engine and chute assembly. Set it aside and save.
5. Place the new drive belt (a) on the engine pulley. See Figure 4-19. 6. Tilt the transmission (b) forward and position the drive belt (c) onto the transmission pulley (d). See Figure 4-18. 7. Reconnect the spring (a) to the bolt on the engine frame and secure the transmission. Reinstall the flange lock nut. See Figure 4-18. 8. Reinstall the auger belt as instructed on page 26. 9. Reassemble the belt cover on the snow thrower 10. Reassemble the belt keeper to the housing. 4. 8.
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