Document Outline

• Model Series
• 993
• Snow Thrower
• SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER
  • This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble, ...
  • Before you start to prepare your snow thrower for its first use, please locate the model plate an...
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    • 1- (800)-800-7310
      • WARNING
      • THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE P...
      • The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause...
        • DANGER
      • Your snow thrower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manu...
  • 1. TRAINING
    • 2. PREPARATION
    • 3. OPERATION
    • 4. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
    • WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
    • Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings an...
    • Figure 2 Safety Labels Found on Snow Thrower
      • AUGER SHEAR BOLTS
        • Figure 3
        • Figure 4
        • Figure 5
      • NOTE
      • IMPORTANT
        • 1. Remove screws from the top sides and ends of the shipping crate.
        • 2. Set top, side, and end panels aside to avoid tire punctures or personal injury.
        • 3. Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit.
        • 4. Roll unit out of crate.
        • 5. Remove the lower two plastic wing nuts, cupped washers and carriage bolts from each side of th...
        • 6. The chute directional control may be attached to the lower handle with cable ties for shipping...
        • 7. Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over the lower handle. See Figure 3 and Figure 4.
        • 8. Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the two plastic wing nuts, cupped washers and ca...
        • 9. Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of the lower shift rod. See Figure 5. Tap the ...
      • NOTE
        • 10. Remove the hairpin clip from the end of the upper chute directional control. Slide the upper ...
        • Figure 6
          • 11. If not already attached, slip the cables that run from the handle panel to the chute into the...
          • 12. Unwrap the headlight wire which is attached to the headlight, beneath the handle panel. Wind ...
          • 13. Plug the wire from the headlight into the wire lead coming from the right side of the engine,...
        • Figure 7
        • Figure 8
        • Figure 9
      • FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
      • Auger and Traction Control Clutch Adjustment
      • If necessary, thread lock-nut up to increase tension or down to decrease tension. See Figure 7.
      • Skid Shoe Adjustment (See Figure 8)
      • Shift Lever Adjustment (See Figure 9)
      • TIRE PRESSURE (Pneumatic Tires)
      • NOTE
• SECTION 5: CONTROLS
  • Figure 10
  • SHIFT LEVER
    • Figure 11
  • AUGER CONTROL (See Figure 10)
  • TRACTION CONTROL/AUGER CLUTCH LOCK
  • TRIGGER LEVERS (See Figure 10)
  • CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
  • (See Figure 10)
    • 1. Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
    • 2. Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
  • CHUTE TILT CONTROL (See Figure 10)
  • HEADLIGHT (See Figure 10)
  • THROTTLE CONTROL (See Figure 12)
  • SAFETY IGNITION SWITCH (See Figure 12)
  • FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE
    • Figure 12
• SECTION 6: OPERATION
  • NOTE
  • GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
  • WARNING
  • TO START ENGINE
  • IMPORTANT
  • WARNING
    • 1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug...
    • 2. Make certain the auger and traction control clutch levers are in the disengaged (released) pos...
    • 3. Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert ignition key into slot. Refer to Figure 12. ...
    • 4. Rotate choke knob to OFF position.
    • Figure 13
    • Figure 14
      • 5. Connect power cord to switch box on engine. Plug the other end of power cord into a three- hol...
      • 6. Push starter button to crank engine. Refer to Figure 12. As you crank the engine, move choke k...
      • 7. When engine starts, release starter button, and move choke gradually to OFF. If engine falters...
      • 1. From the starting instructions for an Electric starter, follow step 1 through step 3.
      • 2. Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold engine start). If engine is warm, place choke i...
      • 3. Push primer button two or three times. Refer to Figure 12. If engine is warm, push primer butt...
  • NOTE
    • 4. Grasp starter handle (refer to Figure 12) and pull rope out slowly, until it pulls slightly ha...
    • 5. Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while...
    • 6. Repeat step 4 and step 5 until engine starts.
    • 7. As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, rotate choke knob slowly to OFF position. If ...
  • TO STOP ENGINE
    • 1. Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine.
    • 2. To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter, proceed as follows: Optional Electric Starter C...
    • 3. To stop engine, remove the ignition key. Do not turn key. Disconnect the spark plug wire from ...
  • NOTE
    • 4. Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor cover in the area of the control levers. Also, ...
  • TO ENGAGE DRIVE
    • 1. With the engine running near top speed, move shift lever into one of the six FORWARD positions...
    • 2. Squeeze the left hand auger clutch grip and engage it.
    • 3. While the left hand auger clutch grip is engaged, engage the right hand traction control clutc...
    • 4. Release the left hand auger clutch grip only. The interlock mechanism should keep the left han...
  • NOTE
  • TIRE PRESSURE
  • TIRE CHAINS
  • OPERATING TIPS
  • NOTE
  • WARNING
    • 1. For most efficient snow removal, remove snow immediately after it falls.
    • 2. Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by adju...
    • 3. Set the skid shoes 1/4” below the shave plate for normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted...
    • 4. Be certain to follow the precautions listed under previous section, “To Stop Engine” to preven...
    • 5. Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.
  • SECTION 7: ADJUSTMENTS
    • WARNING
    • REMOTE CHUTE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT
    • CHECK ADJUSTMENT OF CLUTCH CABLES
    • AUGER BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT
    • SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT
    • SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT
    • CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
    • WARNING
    • NOTE
• SECTION 8: LUBRICATION
  • WHEELS
  • CHAINS AND SHIFTING MECHANISM
  • CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WORM
  • IMPELLER PULLEY
  • AUGER SHAFT
  • ENGINE
  • HEX SHAFT
  • WARNING
    • Figure 15 Viewed from the underside of snow thrower
• SECTION 9: MAINTENANCE
  • WARNING
  • AUGERS
    • Figure 16
  • SHAVE PLATE AND SKID SHOES
  • NOTE
  • BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
  • WARNING
  • Auger Belt
    • 1. Disconnect chute directional control assembly at the discharge chute by removing the cotter pi...
    • 2. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing three self-tapping screws...
    • Figure 17
      • 3. Remove the large shoulder bolt and washer on the left hand side of the engine pulley with an a...
  • NOTE
    • 4. Remove the cotter pin and washer from the ferrule in order to disconnect the auger idler rod f...
    • 5. Slip the auger control belt (the front belt) off the engine pulley. Refer to Figure 19.
    • 6. Pull the brake bracket assembly towards the cable guide roller and unhook the auger cable “Z” ...
    • 7. Remove the top screws and lock washers which attach the auger housing assembly to the frame as...
    • Figure 18
    • Figure 19
    • Figure 20
      • 8. Separate the auger housing from the frame assembly by tilting the housing forward and pulling ...
      • 9. Using a 1/2” wrench remove the hex screw and belleville washer from the centre of the pulley o...
      • 10. Remove and replace auger belt inside belt keepers.
      • 11. Reassemble pulley to auger housing with hex screw and belleville washer (cupped is toward the...
    • Figure 21
  • NOTE
  • Drive Belt
    • 1. Unhook extension spring from the belt cover plate. See Figure 18.
    • 2. Remove drive belt from the engine pulley and bottom drive pulley.
    • 3. Replace belt and reassemble in reverse order.
    • 4. Reassemble the two halves of the unit hooking the lower portion of the auger housing over the ...
    • 5. Secure the two halves with the two screws and lock washers
    • 6. Attach the “Z” fitting of the cable into the brake bracket assembly. See Figure 19.
    • 7. Slip the auger control belt over engine pulley.
    • 8. Insert ferrule on auger idler rod into bracket assembly and secure with flat washer and cotter...
    • 9. Reassemble the large shoulder bolt and lock washer as shown in Figure 18.
    • 10. Reassemble belt cover and chute directional control.
    • 11. Remove plastic film from gas cap.
  • Changing the Friction Wheel
    • 1. Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
    • 2. Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests on the housing.
    • 3. Remove six self-tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower.
    • 4. Remove the wheels from the axle.
    • 5. Using a 7/8” wrench hold the hex shaft and remove the hex bolts and cupped washer and bearing ...
    • 6. Remove the six screws from the friction wheel assembly (three from each side).
    • 7. Reassemble new bonded friction wheel rubber to the friction wheel assembly, tighten the six sc...
    • Figure 22
    • Figure 23
      • 8. Position the friction wheel assembly up onto the pin of the shift rod assembly and slide the s...
      • 9. Slide the hex shaft into the hex I.D. of the sprocket, the spacer and the left ball bearing an...
  • NOTE
  • CAUTION
• SECTION 10: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
  • WARNING
    • 1. If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare engine for storage as instructed in the separate...
    • 2. Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and equipment.
    • 3. Follow lubrication recommendations on page 10.
    • 4. Store in a clean, dry area.
  • NOTE
• SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
  • Note
  • For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer.
• SECTION 12: Illustrated Parts
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