Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL 10.5-30SW Two-Stage Snow Thrower IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION 772C0784 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Safety Labels ...................................................... 3 Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4 Setting Up Your Snow Thrower .......................... 6 Operating Your Snow Thrower ......................... 10 MakingAdjustments ....................................
1 Safety Labels WARNING ������� Chute Clean-out Tool A chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the auger housing with a mounting clip. The tool is designed to clear a chute assembly of ice and snow. This item is fastened with a cable tie at the factory. Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower. WARNING: Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly.
2 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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol.
Operation Maintenance & Storage 1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet. 2. The auger/impeller control lever is a safety device. Never bypass its operation. Doing so makes the machine unsafe and may cause personal injury. 3. The control levers must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released. 4.
3 Setting Up Your Snow Thrower IMPORTANT: The snow thrower is shipped with oil and WITHOUT GASOLINE. After assembly, refer to separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations. 1. Observe the lower area of the snow thrower to be sure both cables are aligned with roller guides before pivoting handle upward. 1 � a. Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in Figure 1. Align upper handle with the lower handle. � b. Tighten hand knobs securing upper handle to lower handle. 2.
4. Finish securing chute control assembly to chute support bracket with wing nut and hex screw removed earlier. See Figure 4. 3 4 Setting Up Your Snow Thrower CAUTION Figure 4 5 5. Check that all cables are properly routed through the cable guide on top of the engine. See Figure 5. The extension cord is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger housing for shipping purposes. Cut the cable tie and remove it before operating the snow thrower.
3 Drift Cutters (If Equipped) Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow thrower in heavy drift conditions. • On models so equipped, drift cutters are assembled to the auger housing inverted. See Figure 7. • Remove the carriage bolts by unthreading the hex nuts which secure them, and reinstall the drift cutters facing forward before operating the snow thrower. Refer to Figure 8.
Clean-Out Tool Clean-Out Tool The clean-out tool is mounted to the rear of the auger housing and is designed to clear a clogged chute. Refer to page 11 for instructions on how to properly use it. NOTE: This item is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger housing at the factory. Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower. WARNING: Never use your hands to clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing.
4 Operating Your Snow Thrower Know Your Snow Thrower ������������� ����������� �������� �������������� ������������� �������������� ������������������� ��������� �������������� ������� ��������������������� ������� �������� ��������������� ��������������� ������ ����������������������� ������ ��������� ��� WARNING Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.
Auger Control • To change the direction in which snow is thrown, squeeze the button on the joy-stick and pivot the joy-stick to the right or to the left. ����� ������� • To change the angle/distance which snow is thrown, pivot the joy-stick forward or backward. Wheel Steering Controls �� The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing action. Release to stop.
4 Gas & Oil Fill-Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read instructions carefully. Starting The Engine 1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug. 2. Make certain both the auger control and drive control are in the disengaged (released) position.
NOTE: Keep the key in a safe place. The engine cannot start without the ignition key. Recoil Starter 1. With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or four times. Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound, which is not harmful to engine. 2. Move throttle control to STOP position. 3. Remove the ignition key (Do not turn key) to prevent unauthorized use of equipment. NOTE: Keep the key in a safe place.
5 Shift Cable If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to the figure to the left and adjust the shift cable as follows: 1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position. Making Adjustments 2. Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. See Figure 13. 3. Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable. 4. Retighten the hex nut. 5. Check for correct adjustment before operating the snow thrower.
5 2. With the drive control released, there must be 1/8” clearance between the friction wheel and the drive pulley in all positions of the shift lever. 3. With the drive control engaged, the friction wheel must contact the drive pulley. 4. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the lower hex nut on the drive cable index bracket and pivot the bracket upward or downward as necessary. Refer to Figure 15. Tighten the lower hex nut to secure the bracket when correct adjustment is reached. Making Adjustments 5.
6 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower WARNING: Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs. Engine Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit for all engine maintenance. Lubrication Gear (Hex) Shaft Once a season, lubricate the hex shaft with a penetrating oil, but not grease. Refer to Figure 17. Wheels At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling wheels.
Auger Belt Replacement 1 To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. NOTE: Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. Figure 19 2. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing.
6 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower Augers • The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and cotter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. ��������� ������� ������� • If the augers will not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared. One set of replacement shear pins has been provided with the snow thrower. When replacing pins, spray an oil lubricant into shaft before inserting new pins.
Friction Wheel Removal 1 If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjustment on page 12 fails to correct the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced. Follow the instructions below. Examine the friction wheel for signs of wear or cracking and replace if necessary. • Place the shift lever in third Forward (F3) position. • Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
7 Off-Season Storage Observe the following, when preparing your snow thrower for off-season storage: • Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors, away from any open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel. Fuel left in engine during warm weather deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems.
Problem Cause Remedy 1. Choke not in ON position. 1. Move choke to ON position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Engine not primed. 4. Prime engine as instructed in “Operating Your Snow Thrower”. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Blocked fuel line. 6. Clean fuel line. 7. Safety key not in ignition on engine. 7. Insert key fully into the switch. 8.
THREE (3) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years from the date of original purchase of our products, we will either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. Factory or authorized service firm, any part found to be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL and WORKMANSHIP for the original purchaser. all transportation charges on parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless return is requested by the manufacturer.
