OPERATOR’S MANUAL SNOW THROWER MODEL 855 4x4 4-Wheel Drive IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Snow Thrower ....................................................................... 5 Know Your Snow Thrower ................................................................................. 7 Operating Your Snow Thrower .......................................................................... 8 Making Adjustments .........................................
SECTION 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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. The clutch levers must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released. Never operate with a missing or damaged discharge chute. Keep all safety devices in place and working. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the left or right side of the snow thrower is observed from the operator’s position. • • Unpacking • • • • • Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over the lower handle. Look at lower rear of snow thrower frame to be sure both cables are aligned with cable roller guides. See Figure 3. Remove staples from the top sides and ends of the shipping crate. Set panel aside to avoid tire punctures or personal injury.
snow thrower, the machine should otherwise move freely. b. Engage the traction control and attempt to move the machine both forward and rearward. You should experience resistance as the wheels should not be turning. • Move the shift lever into the fast reverse (R2) position and repeat the previous steps (a & b).
• • Retighten the hex nuts loosened earlier. Repeat this adjustment on the skid shoe found on the opposite side of the snow thrower. Tire Pressure The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes. • Check tire pressure, by referring to tire sidewalls for recommended tire pressure. NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in all tires, the unit may pull to one side or the other. Skid Shoes WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under any circumstance is 30 psi.
Auger Drive Control IMPORTANT: Always release tractional control before changing speeds. The auger drive control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control grip to engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action. (Traction control must also be released.) See Figure 8. Electric Chute-Rotation Switch The electric chute-rotation switch is located on the left side of the snow thrower dash panel. See Figure 8.
To Start Engine • NOTE: If unit shows any sign of motion (drive or augers) with the clutch grips disengaged, shut engine off immediately. Readjust as instructed in the Final Adjustments in the Assembly Section. • • • • Recoil Starter • Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal loop on end of the spark plug wire (inside the boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug. Make certain the fuel shutoff valve is in the OPEN (vertical position). See Figure 7.
NOTE: Use slower speeds in higher snow and until you are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower. Operating Tips • NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature. Squeeze the traction control against the right handle and the snow thrower will move. Release it and the drive motion will stop. WARNING: The temperature of the muffler and the surrounding areas may exceed 150°F. Avoid these areas.
Shift Rod Adjustment Shift Lever To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows: • • • • • Remove the hairpin clip and slide the shift rod connector up, to separate the upper shift rod from the lower shift rod. See Figure 10. Place the shift lever into the sixth (6) position. Rotate the shift arm clockwise (from the operator’s position) as far as it will go. Thread the upper shift rod downward until the elbow on its lower end aligns with the hole found in the lower shift rod.
season and grease the fittings on the end of the auger shaft with a standard grease gun. See Figure 12. Lube Gear & Chute Base Vent Plug Grease Fitting Figure 11 Auger Shaft Plastic Bearing At least once a season, remove the shear bolts on the auger shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft.
• Self-Tapping Screw • • Belt Cover To remove the front auger drive belt, push the idler pulley to the left. The belt brake should move outward and lift the front auger drive belt from the front auger pulley. Place new belts on the two auger pulleys making sure that the front auger belt is under the belt brake. Route belts under and to the left of the flat idler pulley. Hold the belts upward in this position.
replace the belt. Reassemble following the instructions in reverse order. See Figure 17. • Holding the friction wheel assembly, slide the hex shaft out of the left side of the unit. The spacer on the right side of the hex shaft will fall and the sprocket should remain hanging lose in the chain. See Figure 19.
NOTE: If the sprocket fell from the snow thrower while removing the hex shaft, place the sprocket on the hex shaft. Position the hex hub of the sprocket toward the friction wheel when sliding the sprocket on to the hex shaft. If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare for storage as follows: • • • • Align the hex shaft with the right hand bearing and carefully guide the left hand bearing into the left side of the housing. Reassemble the drive cover with the four screws that were previously removed.
SECTION 8: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Engine fails to start 1. Corrective Action Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 1. Blocked fuel line. Choke not in the ON position Faulty spark plug. Safety key not in ignition switch on engine. Spark plug wire disconnected. Primer button not being used properly. Fuel shut-off valve closed. 2. 3. 4. 5. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel becomes stale after thirty days. Clean the fuel line.
Model 855 1 17 6 8 14 13 18 9 6 14 6 8 14 16 7 8 2 15 13 12 3 10 4 23 8 14 19 16 22 2 Ref. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. Part No. 710-0459A 710-0599 712-0116 713-0491 713-0492 714-0161 736-0235 736-0351 737-0170 737-3000 738-1135A 738-1136A 741-0598 756-0313 784-0400A 784-0401A 618-0420A 618-0421A 634-0195 734-1732 734-1735 741-0401 734-0255 Description 21 20 Special Hex Screw: 3/8-24 x 1.5” TT Screw: 1/4-20 x 0.
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Model 855 Ref. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Part No. 05931A 684-0065 705-5226 710-0451 710-0459A 710-0604 710-0703 710-0890A 712-0116 712-0324 712-0429 712-0798 712-3010 712-3068 715-0114 731-1379B 732-0611 736-0119 736-0169 736-0167 736-0188 736-0242 736-0463 738-0281 741-0245 741-0309 741-0493A 756-0178 784-5632A Description Bearing Housing Impeller Assy. 12” dia. Chute Reinforcement Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .75” Gr.
Model 855 43 44 42 54 48 13 37 13 50 9 48 37 4 49 56 15 27 39 18 32 59 16 38 33 47 2 52 11 7 22 33 39 40 46 40 33 20 23 8 25 16 19 22 33 38 60 21 31 6 14 41 34 24 34 45 28 23 39 1 3 11 32 55 18 13 17 29 57 41 51 10 15 5 12 11 13 48 53 13 20 37 16 30 23
Model 855 Ref. 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. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. Part No. 618-0043 618-0044 618-0303A 618-0420A 618-0421A 656-0012A 684-0014B 684-0042C 684-0130 684-0131A 710-0599 710-0788 710-1652 711-1267 711-1268 711-1364 712-0711 712-3017 713-0131 713-0233 713-0413 713-0473 714-0104 714-0474 716-0102 732-0209 732-0264 736-0105 736-0142 736-0160 736-0169 736-0351 736-0626 Ref. No. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47.
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Model 855 Ref. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Part No. 05896A 710-0230 710-0627 710-0654A 710-0696 710-1245 710-1652 710-3005 712-0181 731-1324 732-0710 736-0242 736-0247 736-0270 736-0331 Description Idler Bracket Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 0.5” Gr.5 Hex Scr w/ Patch: 5/16-24 x 0.75” Hex Washer Head Sems Screw Hex Bolt 3/8-24 x .875” Gr.8 Hex Scr w/ Patch: 5/16-24 x .875” Hex Washer Head TT Hex Screw: 3/8-16 x 1.
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Model 855 Ref. No. Part No. Ref. No. Part Description 1. 684-0008A Shift Arm Assembly 43. 2. 710-0262 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.5” 3. 710-0449 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.25” 4. 710-0788 5. 684-0102 7. 8. Part No. Part Description 736-0159 5/16 Washer 44. 736-0242 Belleville Washer 45. 736-0506 Special Washer TT Screw 1/4-20 x 1” 46. 746-0896 Control Cable Handle Panel Ass’y w/Tilt 47. 746-0901 Control Cable 710-3008 Hex Screw 5/16-18 x .75” 48.
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by White Outdoor Products Co. with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. White Outdoor Products Co. warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship.