Certified Snowblower 060 3740-6 instruction manual en
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Please read this manual carefully before operating this snowblower
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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
24" (61 CM) 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER
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WARNING
MACHINE IS WITHOUT ENGINE OIL, PROPERLY FILL ENGINE OIL
PRIOR TO USE TO PREVENT ENGINE DAMAGE.
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SafetyInformation
SAFETYDEFINITIONS
F DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
F WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
F CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not
related to physical injury.
SAFETYSYMBOLS
Someofthefollowingsymbolsmaybeusedon
thisproduct.Pleasestudythemandlearntheir
meaning.Properinterpretationofthesesymbols
willallowyoutosafelyoperatetheproduct.
Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
Readthe
Instruction
Manual
Toreducetheriskof
injury,usermustreadand
understandtheinstruction
manualbeforeusingthis
product.
EyeandEar
Protection
Alwayswearsafetygoggles
orsafetyglasseswithside
shields,andasnecessary
afullface-shieldaswellas
fullearprotectionwhen
operatingthisproduct.
Alwaysweareyeprotection
withsideshieldsmarkedto
complywithANSIZ87.1.
Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
SafetyAlert
Thismachinewasbuilt
tobeoperatedaccording
tothesafeoperation
practicesinthismanual.
Aswithanytypeofpower
equipment,carelessness
orerroronthepartof
theoperatorcanresultin
seriousinjury.Thismachine
iscapableofamputating
fingers,hands,toesand
feetandthrowingforeign
objects.Failuretoobserve
thesafetyinstructions
couldresultinserious
injuryordeath.
Electric
Shock
Failuretousethestarter
indryconditionsandto
observesafepracticescan
resultinelectricshock.
RiskofFire
Fuelanditsvapoursare
extremelyflammableand
explosive.Firecancause
severeburnsordeath.
Donotaddfuelwhilethe
productisoperatingor
stillhot.
ToxicFumes
Theengineexhaustfrom
thisproductcontains
chemicalsknowntocause
cancer,birthdefectsand
otherreproductiveharm.
Riskof
Asphyxiation
Thisengineemitscarbon
monoxide,anodourless,
colourlesspoisongas.
Breathingcarbonmonoxide
cancausenausea,fainting
ordeath.Useonlyinawell-
ventilatedarea.
Thrown
Objects
Thismachinemaypickup
andthrowobjectswhich
cancauseseriouspersonal
injury.
AlwaysUse
ChuteTool
Neveruseyourhands
toclearacloggedchute
assembly.ShutOFFengine
andremainbehindhandles
untilallmovingpartshave
stoppedbeforeunclogging.
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Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
HotSurface
Exhaustgases,mufflerand
enginecomponentsare
extremelyHOTandcause
burns.
RiskofFire
Fuelanditsvapoursare
extremelyflammableand
explosive.Firecancause
severeburnsordeath.
Donotaddfuelwhilethe
productisoperatingor
stillhot.
Rotating
Auger
DANGER:Avoidinjuryfrom
rotatingauger-keepfeet
away.
Rotating
Blades
Neverputyourhand
inthechute.Contact
withrotatingpartscan
amputatefingersand
hands.
OPERATIONSYMBOLS
Someofthefollowingsymbolsmay beused on
thisproduct.Pleasestudy them and learntheir
meaning.Properinterpretationofthesesymbols
will allowyoutosafely operatetheproduct.
Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
EngineStart
Followstepstostart
engine.
0W-30
CheckOil
Level
Recommendedoilis
0W-30.Theenginecanbe
seriouslydamagedwithout
oil.Alwayschecktheoil
levelbeforeusing.The
machinemustberesting
firmlyonlevelgroundwhen
checking.
CheckFuel
Level
Useclean,fresh,regular
unleadedgasolinewitha
minimumoctaneratingof
85andanethanolcontent
oflessthan10%by
volume.
Minimum
Octane
Useclean,fresh,regular
unleadedgasolinewitha
minimumoctaneratingof
85andanethanolcontent
oflessthan10%by
volume.
FuelValve:
ON
Movethefuelvalveleverto
theonposition.
Choke:ON
Tostartacoldengine,
movethechokeleverto
thechokeposition.
Throttle:Full
Speed
Movethethrottlelever
tofullspeedtostartthe
engine.
Throttle:Low
Speed
Lowersthespeedofthe
engine.
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Assembly
ASSEMBLY
WHEELSANDSHOES
1. Slidetheleftwheel(1-1)ontoaxle(1-2)as
thearrowshows.Treadpatternshouldface
forward.Placeaxlepin(1-3)intowheel.The
axle hasacentreholetoattachthewheel
totheaxle(whichconnectstothedrive
train).Onceinserted,foldaroundaxleto
holdinplace(Fig.1).
2. Repeatonrightside.Treadpatternshould
faceforward.
Direction of tread
pattern must point
forward towards front
of snowblower
Outside hole
1-1
1-2
1-3
Inside hole
Figure 1
3. Attachadjustableskidshoestoauger
housing.Insertbolts(1-4)throughthe
augerhousingthenthroughtheshoe
(Fig.2).Tightennuts(1-5)tightly(Fig.2).
Donotovertighten.Theshoeisnot
reversible.See“AdjustingtheSnowShoes”
section.
NOTICE:
Onlythe left axlehastwoholes,andtheaxlepincanberemovedandrepositioned.Ifthewheelisslidfurtherinontheaxlewith
the pin insertedintotheoutsideholeoftheaxle,themachinewillmovefreelywithouttheengineon.Ifthepinisinsertedinto
the inside holeoftheaxle,themachinewillonlymovewhenthedrivecontrolisengagedwhentheengineison.
It isoptional toslideonewheelpastthepinholeintheaxleandtoplacethelockingpinintotheaxleoutsidethewheelwithout
locking itintothedriveaxle.Thiscreatesapivotwheelthatallowstheoperatortoeasilyturnthesnowblowerduringuseby
using the "freewheel"asapivot point.Thoughthismakesturningeasier,itdecreasesdrivewheeltractionby50%.
Adjusting skid shoe
(1-4) (1-5)
Figure 2
HANDLE
1. Attachthelowerhandle(2-1) ontotheunit
body withbolts(2-2,2-3) and washers
(2-4) (Fig.3).Repeatontheotherside.See
Fig.5forproperdischargechutebracket
mountingholeorientation.
(2-2)
(2-3)
(2-1)
(2-4)
Figure 3
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2. Connecttheupperhandleandlowerhandle
withbolts(2-5),washers(2-6)andlocking
knobs(2-7)(Fig.4).
Upper handle
(2-5)
(2-7)
(2-6)
Figure 4
3. Connectdischargechuteguidetolower
handlewith1bolt(2-8),and1locknut(2-9)
(Fig.5).
Discharge chute bracket (2-8)
(2-9)
Figure 5
SPEED CONTROLCONNECTINGLEVER
1. Connecttheconnectingleverand
connectingbasewithclip(3-1).
2. Connecttheconnectingleverand speed
adjustinghandlewithclip(Fig.6).
Speed adjusting handle
3-1
3-1
Speed control
connecting lever
Connecting base
Figure 6
SELF-DRIVE CONTROLWIRE AND AUGERCONTROL
WIRE
1. Theaugercontrol wireincludespartA and
partB (Fig.7).
2. Lifttheaugercontrol handletotheupper
position(Fig.7).
3. Hook partA intotheaugercontrol handle
(Fig.7).
NOTICE:
Discharge chute bracket should be placed forward as shown (for correct placement). Do not overtighten.
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Assembly
4. ConnectpartAandpartBoftheauger
controlwiretogetanaturaltension
stationforthewire.(Fig.7)
5. Hooktheself-controlwireintotheself-
drivehandleinthesameway.
Auger control
handle
Self-drive
control handle
Part A
Part A
Part B
Bolt
Part B
Figure 7
SNOWDISCHARGESUPPORT
1. Locatethepositionforassembly(Fig.8).
2. Removethebolts(4-1)(Fig.8)andnuts
(4-2)(Fig.8)fromthemainbodyasshown
(Fig.8).Setasidefornextstep.
3. Alignsnowdischargesupportwiththemain
body.
4. Attachthesnowdischargesupportonthe
mainbodywithbolts(4-1)(Fig.8).
5. Tightenallnuts(4-2)asshown(Fig.8).
Donotovertighten.
Discharge
support
(4-1)
(4-2)
Figure 8
SNOW DISCHARGE CHUTE
1. Removethebolts(5-1) (Fig.9A) and nuts
(5-2) (Fig.9A) onthesnowdischargechute
(Fig.9A).Hold forlaterstep.
2. Tightensnowdischargechuteand the
componentshowninFig.9A usingthree
bolts(5-1) (Fig.9A) and threenuts(5-2)
(Fig.9A).Becareful nottodeform the
plastic.
3. Removethebolts(5-3) and nuts(5-4) on
thesnowdischargesupport.Putthesnow
dischargechuteonthebaseofunit’sbody.
Attachthesnowdischargesupportusing
bolts(5-3) and nuts(5-4) (Fig.9B).
NOTICE:
In the process of operation, if the auger or drive control handle is too loose, screw the bolt (Fig. 7) of part A to get a
natural tension station for the wire.
Check the slack of the tension and adjust accordingly. You want to make sure that the tension on the lower side of the
snowblower has 1/4-3/8" (6.4-9.5 mm) of movement. If the slack is greater than 5/8" (16 mm), please adjust. Proper
tension is important because you will want your snowblower to move forward properly in heavy snowfalls.
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Snow discharge chute
Component
(5-2)
(5-1)
Figure 9A
Snow discharge support
(5-3)
(5-4)
Figure 9B
DISCHARGECHUTEROTATIONLEVER
1. RemovetheR-clipfromthegearas
applicable.Setasideforalaterstep.Itmay
bepreinstalledbythefactory.
2. Inserttheleverthroughthedischarge
chutebracketonthelowerhandle,and
thenintotheholeofthegear(Fig.10A).
3. Aligntheleverandthegear,andthen
connecttheRpin(5-5).(Fig.10B)
4. Checkthesnowdischargechutebyturning
itfullyinbothdirections.Thedischarge
chuteshouldrotatefreely.
Snow discharge
bracket
Lever
Figure 10A
Gear
5-5
Figure 10B
WARNING
Ensure the R pin is positioned as shown in Fig. 10B.
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Operation
BEFOREOPERATION
CHECK THEGENERALCONDITION
• Lookaroundandunderneaththeenginefor
signsofoilorgasolineleaks.
• Removeanyexcessivedirtordebris,
especiallyaroundthemufflerandrecoil
starter.
• Lookforsignsofdamage.
• Checkthatallshieldsandcoversarein
place,andallnuts,bolts,andscrewsare
tightened.
CHECK THEENGINE
1. Thereisnofueloroilintheengine.Fillwith
fuelandadd0W-30priortofirstuse.
2. Checkthefuellevel(seeaddingfuel
section).
3. Checktheoillevel(seecheckengineoil
levelsection).
4. See refuelingsectionformoredetails.
WARNING
Never start the engine until all the above measures under assembly have been carried out.
Never use the snowblower without first reading and understanding the instructions and all the
warning and instruction stickers on the machine.
Always use protective goggles or a visor during use, maintenance and service.
NOTICE:
The engine can be seriously damaged without oil. Always check the oil level before using. The machine must
stand on level ground when checking.
Engine key and throttle lever plastic piece need to be attached before first use. These parts may be attached
to the recoil starter grip. Please remove the key and throttle lever from the recoil starter grip and attach/
install properly.
OPERATION
STARTINGTHE ENGINE
Readinstructionscarefully.
1. Makesuretheenginesafety key isinserted
intothekey hole(Fig.11A).
2. Movethefuel valvelevertotheonposition
(Fig.11A).
3. Movechokeleverdependingonunit's
temperature:
a. Tostartacold engine,movethechoke
levertothechokeposition(Fig.11A).
b. Tostartawarm engine,leavethechoke
levertotherunposition(Fig.11B).
4. Movethethrottlelevertofull speed to
starttheengine(Fig.11B).
5. Useprimercontrol dependingonunit’s
temperature(Fig.11B):
a. Tostartacold engine,prime3-5times.
b. Tostartawarm engine,donotprime.
6. Stand back and totherightoftheunit,
pull thestartergriplightly until youfeel
resistancethenpull briskly.Returnthe
startergripgently (Fig.11C).
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WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose. Refuel outdoors only, before starting the
engine, and do not smoke while refueling or handling fuel. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add
gasoline while the engine is running or when the engine is hot. If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to
start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source
of ignition until gasoline vapours have dissipated. Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
Before tipping the snowblower to maintain the blade or drain oil, remove fuel from tank.
WARNING
Never fill fuel tank indoors, with engine running, or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least
15 minutes after running.
CAUTION
To prevent damaging the electric starter, do not run it more than 10 times at intervals of 5 seconds on,
then 5 seconds off. If the engine does not start after this series of attempts, allow the starter to cool
for at least 40 minutes before trying to start it again. If the engine still does not start, take the engine
to an authorized service centre for service. Once started, disconnect the plug from the power supply and
the starter.
7. Alternativelyforelectricstart,pluginthe
suppliedelectricalcordintothestarter.
Presstheelectricstartbuttonandmake
surethatthemainsupplyvoltageis
120V~60Hz(Fig.11D).
8. Whentheenginestarts,movethechoketo
runposition(Fig.11B).
Key
Figure 11A
Figure 11B
Starter grip
Figure 11C
Figure 11D
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Operation
STOPPINGTHEENGINE
Tostop theengineinanemergencysituation
orduring normaloperationsimplyremovethe
engine key.
OPERATIONATHIGHALTITUDE
Thedensityofairathighaltitudeislowerthan
at sea level.Enginepowerisreducedastheair
mass andair-fuelratiodecrease.Enginepower
willbereducedapproximately3½%forevery
1000'(304m)ofelevationabovesealevel.
Thisis anaturaltrendandcannotbechanged
byadjustingtheengine.Athighaltitudes
increasedexhaustemissionscanalsoresult
duetotheincreasedenrichmentoftheairfuel
ratio. Otherhighaltitudeissuescaninclude
hardstarting,increasedfuelconsumptionand
sparkplugfouling.Toalleviatehighaltitude
issuesotherthanthenaturalpowerloss,wecan
provideahighaltitudecarburetormainjetatan
additionalcost.
Thepart numberandrecommendedminimum
altitude fortheapplicationofthehighaltitude
carburetormainjetislistedinthefollowing
table. Inordertoselectthecorrecthigh
altitude mainjet,itisnecessarytoidentifythe
carburetormodel.Forthispurpose,acodeis
stampedonthesideofthecarburetor.Select
thecorrecthighaltitudejetpartnumber
correspondingtothecarburetorcodefoundon
yourparticularcarburetor.
Carburetor
Code
Main Jet Jet Part Number Altitude
16100-
Z1S0110-
0009
Main Jet 16161-Z1S0110-0000
High
Altitude
16161-Z1S0210-0000
914-1828m
(3000-6000’)
High
Altitude
16161-Z1S0310-0000
1828-2438m
(6000-8000’)
OPERATINGTHEMACHINE
CONTROLLEVERS
Self-drivecontrolhandle.Locatedontheright
sidehandle(Fig.12).
Whenthesnowblowerhasbeenputintogear,
pushingthislevertowardsthehandleengages
thewheels.
Releasingtheself-drivecontrolhandlecauses
themachinetostopmoving.
Augercontrolhandle.Locatedontheleftside
handle(Fig.12).
Pushingthislevertowardsthehandlecausesthe
augerandimpellertoactivate.
Releasingtheaugercontrolhandlecausesthe
augertostopmoving.
Self-drive control
handle
Auger control
handle
Figure 12
WARNING
Watch out for rotating auger. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away
from any moving parts on the machine.
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WARNING
If snow clogs the discharge chute do not try to remove it before:
• Releasing the auger control handle.
• Stopping the engine.
• Disconnecting the cable from the spark plug.
Do not put your hand inside the chute or auger. Use the chute clearing
tool included with your snowblower.
DRIVESYSTEM
Yoursnowblowerhas6forwardspeedsand
2reversetoregulateforwardandbackward
motion(Fig.13).
Forwardspeedsrangefromslowestposition1to
fastestposition6.
ReversespeedsrangefromslowestpositionR1to
fastestpositionR2.
Faster
Slower
Adjustingtheself-propelleddrivesystem:
1. Releasetheself-drivecontrolhandleto
bringthesnowblowertoastop.
2. Movethespeed-controllevertothegear
(eitherforwardorreverse)thatyourequire
(Fig.13).
3. Presstheself-drivecontrolhandleto
engagethedrivesystem.
R2 1R1 6
Figure 13
ADJUSTINGTHE SNOWDISCHARGE DIRECTION
AND HEIGHT
Changedischargedirection:
Turnthelevercounter-clockwise–thesnow
dischargeguideturnstotheleft.
Turntheleverclockwise–thesnowdischarge
guideturnstotheright.
Changedischargeheight:
1. Loosenthelockingknob toadjustthesnow
dischargedeflectortoasuitableheight
(Fig.14).
2. Adjustthesnowdischargedeflectorfrom
0–60°.
3. Tightenthelockingknob.
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Operation
Low-shorterejectiondistance
High-longerejectiondistance
Locking knob
Figure 14
ADJUSTINGTHE SNOWSHOES
Set theheightoftheaugerhousingtosuitthe
groundconditions(Fig.15):
• On flatground,e.g.asphalt,theshoes
shouldbeadjustedtoabout3/16"(5mm)
(thedistancefromtheaugertothe
ground).
CAUTION
Always adjust the shoes so that gravel and stones are not fed into the snowblower. There is a
risk for personal injury if these are thrown out at high speed.
Ensure the shoes are adjusted the same on both sides.
CAUTION
Do not at any time make any adjustments to machine without first stopping the engine
and disconnecting the spark plug wire.
CAUTION
Before changing height, stop engine and disconnect spark plug cable.
• Onunevenground,e.g.gravel paths,
theshoesshould beadjusted toabout
13/16"(30mm) (thedistancefrom the
augertotheground).
5mm 30mm
Figure 15
TOADJUSTTHE SHOES
1. Loosenthenuts.
2. Movetheshoesupward ordownward to
adjustheight.
3. Tightenthenuts.
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CAUTION
Do not cover the machine while the engine and silencer are still warm.
AFTERUSE
1. Checkforlooseordamagedparts.
Ifrequired,changedamagedparts.
2. Tightenloosescrewsandnuts.
3. Brushallthesnowfromthemachine.
4. Moveallthecontrolsbackwardsand
forwardsafewtimes.
5. Disconnectthestartingcablefromthe
sparkplug.
SERVICING
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Makesuretheengineisoffbeforeyoubeginany
maintenanceorrepair.Thiswill eliminateseveral
potential hazards:
• Carbonmonoxidepoisoningfrom engine
exhaust—neverrunthemachineindoors.
Theexhaustfumescontaincarbon
monoxide,avery toxic gas.
• Burnsfrom hotparts—lettheenginecool
for30minutesbeforetouchinghotparts.
• Injury from movingparts—read the
instructionsbeforeyoubegin,and make
sureyouhavethetoolsand skillsrequired.
Toreducethepossibility offireorexplosion,be
careful whenworkingaround gasoline.Useonly
anonflammablesolvent,notgasoline,toclean
parts.Keepcigarettes,sparksand flamesaway
from all fuel-related parts.
MAINTENANCE
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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE
REGULARSERVICEPERIODS
Perform ateveryindicatedmonthoroperatinghourinterval,whichevercomesfirst.
Item Service EachUse
Everymonth
or20hrs.
Every3 months
or 50hrs
Every6months
or 100hrs.
Everyyear or
150hrs.
EngineOil
Checklevel
Change
Spark Plug
Check-Clean
Replace
Spark Arrester
(optional parts)
Clean
IdleSpeed Check-adjust (1)
ValveClearance Check-adjust (1)
Fuel Tank and
Strainer
Clean (1)
Fuel Line Check Every 2 years (replace if necessary) (1)
(1) These items should be serviced by your servicing dealer unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically
proficient. Refer to manual for service procedures.
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REFUELING
Useunleadedgasolinetoproducefewerengine
andsparkplugdepositsandextendexhaust
systemlife.
ADDINGFUEL
1. Removethefueltankcap(Fig.16).
2. Addfueltothebottomofthefuellevel
limitintheneckofthefueltank.Donot
overfill.Wipeupspilledfuelbeforestarting
thesnowblower.
Fueltankcapacity:84.5fl.oz.(2.5L).
Figure 16
CHECKENGINEOILLEVEL
1. Checktheoilwithenginestoppedand
level.
2. Removetheoilcap/dipstickandwipeit
clean(Fig.17A).
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you can be burned or seriously injured when refueling.
• Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Refuel only outdoors.
• Gasoline is poisonous, be careful not to touch or breathe in the vapour.
3. Inserttheoil cap/dipstick intotheoil filler
neck butdonotscrewitin,thenremoveit
tocheck theoil level (Fig.17B).
4. Iftheoil level isnearorbelowthelower
limitmark onthedipstick,remove
theoil cap/dipstick,and fill withthe
recommended oil totheupperlimitmark.
Donotoverfill (Fig.17B).
5. Reinstall theoil cap/dipstick.
Oil fill and level
check cap
Figure 17A
Oil Needed
Oil Full
Figure 17B
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Maintenance
OILCHANGE
Draintheengineoilwhentheengineiswarm.
Warm oildrainsquicklyandcompletely.
1. TurnthefuelvalvelevertotheOFFposition
toreducethepossibilityoffuelspillage.
2. Placeasuitablecontainerbelowthe
snowblowertocatchtheusedoil.
3. Removethedrainboltanddraintheoilinto
thecontainerbyslightlytippingtheengine
towardtheoilcap/dipstick(Fig.18).
Figure 18
4. Withtheengineinalevelposition,fillto
theupperlimitmarkonthedipstickwith
therecommendedoil (0W-30)(Fig.19).
WARNING
• Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage.
• Engine oil is poisonous, be careful not to touch it.
• With engine off but still warm, disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug.
• We suggest you take used oil in a sealed container to your local recycling centre or service station
for reclamation. Do not throw it in the trash, pour it on the ground, or down a drain.
5. Reinstall theoil cap/dipstick securely.
Capacity ofengineoil:16,9fl.oz.(0.5L)
MAX
MIN
Figure 19
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WARNING
No service must be carried out before:
The engine has stopped.
The cable has been disconnected from the spark plug.
REPLACINGSHEARPINS
TheaugerhousingisshowninFig.20A.
Theaugersaresecuredtothespiralshaftwith
shearpins(a)andclips(b)(Fig.20B).Ifthe
augershouldstrikeaforeignobjectoricejam,
thesnowblowerisdesignedsothatthelock
pinsmayshear.
Iftheaugerswillnotturn,checktoseeifthe
lockpinshavesheared(Fig.20B).Replacement
shearpinsandclipsarefoundonthebackofthe
controlpanel.(Fig20C)
Figure 20A
a
b
Figure 20B
Figure 20C
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Maintenance
ADJUSTINGSELF-DRIVECONTROLHANDLECABLE
Make surethatthetensionontheself-drive
cable isadjustedsoithasbetween1/4-3/8"
(6.4-9.5 mm)ofmovement.Thismovement
can be acquiredbymeasuringthedistancethe
engagementpaddlemovesfromitsstarting
position andthepointitbecomestautand
startstomovethetransmissionadjustment
lever.Iftheslackisgreaterthan5/8"(16mm),
pleaseadjust.Propertensionisimportant
becauseyouwillwantyoursnowblowertomove
forwardproperlyinheavysnowfalls.
Whileoperatingthesnowblower,iftheself-
drive controlleveristooloose,tightenthe
nut counter-clockwisewhileatthesametime
rotatingtheboltupwardtoreachtheposition
ofthenut(Fig.21).
Bolt
Nut
1/4" – 3/8"
Figure 21
ADJUSTINGAUGERCONTROLCABLE
Makesurethatthetensionontheaugercontrol
cableisadjusted soithasbetween1/4-3/8"
(6.4-9.5mm) ofmovement.Thismovement
canbeacquired by measuringthedistancethe
engagementpaddlemovesfrom itsstarting
positionand thepointitbecomestautand
startstoengagetheauger.Iftheslack is
greaterthan5/8"(16mm),pleaseadjust.Proper
tensionisimportantbecauseyouwill want
yoursnowblowertomaximizebeltlifeinheavy
snowfalls.
While operatingthesnowblower,iftheauger
control leveristooloose,tightenthenut
counter-clockwisewhileatthesametime
rotatingtheboltupward toreachtheposition
ofthenut(Fig.22).
Bolt
Nut
1/4" – 3/8"
Figure 22
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REPLACEAUGERDRIVEBELT–SPLITTINGTHE
SNOWBLOWERBODY(OPTION2)
Toolsrequired:
• Size10wrench.
• Size12wrench.
• Size13wrench(notincluded).
Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowblower’sdrive
belt,proceedasfollows:
1. Removetheplasticbeltcover(4)onthe
frontoftheenginebyremovingtwoM6×16
bolts(5)(Fig.34).
4
5
Figure 34
2. PullouttheRpin(Fig.35).
Figure 35
3. Removetheleverfrom thedischargechute
bracket(Fig.36).
Figure 36
4. Unscrewtheboltofaugercontrol wire
(Fig.37).
Figure 37
NOTICE:
To prevent spillage, remove all fuel from the tank by running the engine until it stops.
Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine. Disconnect the spark plug before performing any service.
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10. Installtheplasticbeltcover(4)usingtwo
M6×16bolts(5)setasidefromanearlier
step.Torqueuntilsnug.Donotovertighten
oryouriskdamagingtheplasticbeltcover
(Fig.43).
4
5
Figure 43
11. Performadrivetesttoconfirmeverything
isinworkingorder.
REPAIRORREPLACEFRICTIONDISC
Toolsrequired:
• 10sizewrench.
• 17sizewrench(notincluded).
Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowblower’s
frictiondisc,proceedasfollows:
1. Carefullypivotthesnowblowerupand
forwardsothatitrestsontheauger
housing.Placeapieceofcardboardor
movingblanketonthegroundbefore
tippingforward.Makesureallfluidsare
removedandsparkplugisdisconnected.
2. Removethebaseframecover(1) from the
undersideofthesnowblowerby removing
thesixM6×16screwswhichsecuresit
(Fig44A).
3. Removetherightwheel (2) by removingthe
axlepinonit(Fig.44B).
1
Figure 44A
2
Figure 44B
NOTICE:
If the snowblower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjustment fails
to correct the problem, the friction disc may need to be replaced.
To prevent spillage, remove all fuel from the tank by running the engine until it stops. Do not attempt to pour fuel from
the engine. Disconnect the spark plug before performing any service.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Engine fails to start.
Engine flooded. Repeat start attempts with throttle choke OFF.
Water in fuel. Drain tank and refill with fresh fuel.
Other.
Check carefully the start procedure according to this
manual.
Engine starts hard or runs
poorly.
Spark plug issues. Replace the spark plug.
Fuel cap ventilation is blocked. Clear the ventilation.
Auger does not rotate.
Foreign material caught in
system.
Clean.
Auger drive belt slipping. Adjust the belt and wire.
Auger drive belt broken. Replace the belt.
Auger control cable is out of
adjustment.
See ADJUSTING AUGER CONTROL CABLE section.
Auger does not stop when the
lever is released.
Auger drive belt is out of
adjustment.
Adjust the belt.
Auger drive guide is out of
adjustment.
Adjust the guide.
Auger control cable is out of
adjustment.
See ADJUSTING AUGER CONTROL CABLE section.
Snowblower veers to one
side.
Tire pressure not equal. Adjust the tire pressure.
Wheel spring lock pin is
inserted on one side.
Check the wheel locks.
Shoes are mounted unevenly. Adjust shoes.
Scraper blade uneven. Adjust scraper blade and shoes.
Snowblower does not drive.
Drive cable out of adjustment.
Adjust drive cable. See ADJUSTING SELF-DRIVE CONTROL
HANDLE CABLE section.
Auger drive belt worn/broken.
Replace traction drive belt. See REPLACE AUGER DRIVE
BELT section.
Friction disc worn out.
Repair or replace friction disc. See REPAIR OR REPLACE
FRICTION DISC section.
WARNING
Before performing any maintenance or cleaning work, always stop engine, disconnect spark plug cable
and wait until the auger has come to a standstill.
CAUTION
Faults which can not be rectified with the aid of this table may be rectified by a specialty company
only (customer service centre).
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WarrantyInformation
2-YEARLIMITEDWARRANTY
ThisCERTIFIED™productisguaranteedforaperiodof2yearsfrom thedateoforiginal retail purchase
against defectsinworkmanshipandmaterials.
Subject totheconditionsandlimitationsdescribedbelow,thisproduct,ifreturned touswithproof
ofpurchasewithinthestatedwarrantyperiodandifcovered underthiswarranty,will berepaired or
replaced(withthesamemodel,oroneofequalvalueorspecification),atouroption.Wewill bearthe
cost ofanyrepairorreplacementandanycostsoflabourrelatingthereto.
Thesewarrantiesaresubjecttothefollowingconditionsandlimitations:
a. abillofsaleverifyingthepurchaseandpurchasedatemustbeprovided;
b. thiswarrantywillnot applytoanyproductorpartthereofwhichiswornorbrokenorwhich
hasbecomeinoperativeduetoabuse,misuse,accidental damage,neglectorlack ofproper
installation,operationormaintenance(asoutlinedintheapplicableowner’smanual oroperating
instructions)orwhichisbeingusedforindustrial,professional,commercial orrental purposes;
c. thiswarrantywillnot applytonormalwearandtearortoexpendablepartsoraccessoriesthat
maybesuppliedwith theproductthatareexpectedtobecomeinoperativeorunusableaftera
seasonableperiodofuse;
d. thiswarrantywillnot applytoroutinemaintenanceandconsumableitemssuchas,butnot
limitedto,fuel,lubricants,blades,belts,bits,fluids,tune-upsoradjustments;
e. thiswarrantywillnot applywheredamageiscausedby repairsmadeorattempted by others(i.e.
personsnotauthorizedbythemanufacturer);
f. thiswarrantywillnot applytoanyproductthatwassold totheoriginal purchaserasa
reconditionedorrefurbishedproduct(unlessotherwisespecified inwriting);
g. thiswarrantywillnot applytoanyproductorpartthereofifany partfrom anothermanufacturer
isinstalledthereinoranyrepairsoralterationshavebeenmadeorattempted by unauthorized
persons;
h. thiswarrantywillnot applytonormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinish,suchas,butnot
limitedto,scratches,dents,paintchips,ortoanycorrosionordiscolouringby heat,abrasiveand
chemicalcleaners;and
i. thiswarrantywillnot applytocomponentpartssoldby and identified astheproductofanother
company,whichshallbecoveredundertheproductmanufacturer’swarranty,ifany.
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ADDITIONALLIMITATIONS
Thiswarrantyappliesonlytotheoriginalpurchaserand may notbetransferred.Neithertheretailer
northemanufacturershallbeliableforanyotherexpense,lossordamage,including,without
limitation,anyindirect,incidental,consequential orexemplary damagesarisinginconnectionwith
thesale,useorinabilitytousethisproduct.
NOTICETOCONSUMER
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumay haveotherrights,whichmay vary from
provincetoprovince.Theprovisionscontainedinthiswarranty arenotintended tolimit,modify,
takeawayfrom,disclaimorexcludeanystatutory warrantiessetforthinany applicableprovincial or
federallegislation.
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53. Champion Power Equipment, Inc. (CPE),
United States Environment Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)
Emission Control System Warranty
Your Champion Power Equipment (CPE) engine complies with U.S. EPA emission
regulations.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS:
The US EPA AND CPE are pleased to explain the Federal Emission Control Systems
Warranty on your 2018 small off-road engine (SORE) and engine powered equipment.
New engines and equipment must be designed, built and equipped, at the time of sale,
to meet U.S. EPA regulations for small off-road engines (SORE). CPE warrants the
emission control system on your small off-road engine (SORE) and equipment for the
period of time listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect, unapproved
modification, or improper maintenance of your equipment.
Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor, fuel-injection
system, the ignition system, catalytic converter and fuel lines. Also included may be
hoses, belts, connectors and other emission related assemblies. Where a warrantable
condition exits, CPE will repair your small off-road engine (SORE) at no cost to you
including diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE:
This emission control system is warranted for two years, subject to provisions set forth
below. If, during the warranty period, an emission related part on your engine is
defective in materials or workmanship, the part will be repaired or replaced by CPE.
OWNER WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:
As the small off-road engine (SORE) owner, you are responsible for the performance
of the required maintenance listed in your Owner’s Manual. CPE recommends that you
retain all your receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road engine, but CPE
cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the
performance of all scheduled maintenance.
As the small off-road engine (SORE) owner, you should however be aware that CPE
may deny you warranty coverage if your small, off-road engine (SORE) or a part has
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine (SORE) to an
Authorized CPE service outlet or alternate service outlet as described in (3)(f.) below,
CPE dealer or CPE, Santa Fe Springs, Ca. as soon as a problem exists. The warranty
repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
54. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact:
Champion Power Equipment, Inc.
Customer Service
12039 Smith Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
1-877-338-0999
tech@championpowerequipment.com
55. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY
The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control System
(ECS) Warranty Coverage.
1. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1997 and later model year small off-
road engines (SORE). The ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new
engine or equipment is delivered to its original, end-use purchaser, and shall continue
for 24 consecutive months thereafter.
2. GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE
CPE warrants to the original, end-use purchaser of the new engine or equipment and
to each subsequent purchaser that each of its small off-road engines (SORE) is:
a. Designed, built and equipped so as to conform to U.S. EPA emissions
standards for spark-ignited engines at or below 19 kilowatts.
b. Free from defects in materials and workmanship that cause the failure of a
warranted part to be identical in all material respects to the part as described in the
engine manufacturer’s application for certification for a period of two years.
3. THE WARRANTY ON EMISSION-RELATED PARTS WILL BE INTERPRETED AS
FOLLOWS:
a. Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required
maintenance in the Owners Manual shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period. If
any such part fails during the ECS Warranty Period, it shall be repaired or replaced by
CPE according to Subsection “d” below. Any such part repaired or replaced under the
ECS Warranty shall be warranted for any remainder of the ECS Warranty Period.
b. Any warranted, emissions-related part which is scheduled only for regular
inspection as specified in the Owners Manual shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty
Period. A statement in such written instructions to the effect of “repair or replace as
necessary”, shall not reduce the ECS Warranty Period. Any such part repaired or
replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS
Warranty Period.
c. Any warranted, emissions-related part which is scheduled for replacement
as required maintenance in the Owner’s Manual shall be warranted for the period of
time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. If the part fails prior to
the first scheduled replacement, the part shall be repaired or replaced by CPE
according to Subsection “d” below. Any such emissions-related part repaired or
replaced under the ECS Warranty, shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS
Warranty Period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for such emissions-
related part.
d. Repair or replacement of any warranted, emissions-related part under this
ECS Warranty shall be performed at no charge to the owner at a CPE Authorized
Service Outlet.
e. The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the
determination that a part covered by the ECS Warranty is in fact defective, provided
that such diagnostic work is performed at a CPE Authorized Service Outlet.
f. CPE shall pay for covered emissions warranty repairs at non-authorized
service outlets under the following circumstances:
56. i. The service is required in a population center with a population over
100,000 according to U.S. Census 2000 without a CPE Authorized Service Outlet AND
ii. The service is required more than 100 miles from a CPE Authorized
Service Outlet. The 100 mile limitation does not apply in the following states: Alaska,
Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon,
Texas, Utah and Wyoming.
g. CPE shall be liable for damages to other original engine components or
approved modifications proximately caused by a failure under warranty of an emission-
related part covered by the ECS Warranty.
h. Throughout the ECS Warranty Period, CPE shall maintain a supply of
warranted emission-related parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such
emission-related parts.
i. Any CPE Authorized and approved emission-related replacement part may
be used in the performance of any ECS Warranty maintenance or repair and will be
provided without charge to the owner. Such use shall not reduce CPE’s warranty
obligation.
j. Unapproved add-on or modified parts may not be used to modify or repair a
CPE engine. Such use voids this ECS Warranty and shall be sufficient grounds for
disallowing an ECS Warranty claim. CPE shall not be liable hereunder for failures of
any warranted parts of a CPE engine caused by the use of such an unapproved add-
on or modified part.
57. EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (using those portions
of the list applicable to the engine)
Systems covered by this
warranty
Parts Description
Fuel Metering System Fuel regulator, Carburetor and internal parts
Air Induction System Air cleaner, Intake manifold
Ignition System Spark plug and parts, Magneto ignition system
Exhaust System Exhaust manifold, catalytic converter
Miscellaneous Parts Tubing, Fittings, Seals, Gaskets, and Clamps
associated with these listed systems.
Evaporative Emissions Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line (for liquid fuel and
fuel vapors), Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Pressure
Relief Valves, Control Valves, Control Solenoids,
Electronic Controls, Vacuum Control Diaphragms,
Control Cables, Control Linkages, Purge Valves,
Gaskets, Vapor Hoses, Liquid/Vapor Separator,
Carbon Canister, Canister Mounting Brackets,
Carburetor Purge Port Connector
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:
You must take your CPE engine or the product on which it is installed, along with your
warranty registration card or other proof of original purchase date, at your expense, to
any Champion Power Equipment dealer who is authorized by Champion Power
Equipment, Inc. to sell and service that CPE product during his normal business hours.
Alternate service locations defined in Section (3)(f.) above must be approved by CPE
prior to service. Claims for repair or adjustment found to be caused solely by defects in
material or workmanship will not be denied because the engine was not properly
maintained and used.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, or
to obtain warranty service, please write or call Customer Service at Champion
Power Equipment, Inc.
Champion Power Equipment, Inc.
12039 Smith Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
1-877-338-0999
Attn.: Customer Service
tech@championpowerequipment.com