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Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation Gasoline containing up to do so can result in this machine. IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: PR240 SNOW THROWER WARNING: Read the Owner's Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. The use in serious injury. Failure to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty. 582 25 80-01
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation Gasoline containing up to do so can result in this machine. IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: PR240 SNOW THROWER WARNING: Read the Owner's Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. The use in serious injury. Failure to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty. 582 25 80-01
Owner Manual
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... or other such structures or buildings. Training 1. Adjust the collector housing height to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating the snow thrower in the manual(s) before filling. (e) When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from your vehicle, before operating this symbol to a running (except when specifically recommended by the manufacturer for...
... or other such structures or buildings. Training 1. Adjust the collector housing height to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating the snow thrower in the manual(s) before filling. (e) When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from your vehicle, before operating this symbol to a running (except when specifically recommended by the manufacturer for...
Owner Manual
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... snow thrower properly. Always be stored for and using your snow thrower. • Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of this manual. Walk; never run the engine indoors, except when starting the engine. 7. Never touch a hot engine or muffler. Maintenance and Storage 1. Allow the...the snow thrower is the most common cause of the collector/impeller. To clear the chute: 1. Always refer to operator's manual for proper tightness to clear snow at high transport speeds on your nearest authorized service center. Please read and retain this owner...
... snow thrower properly. Always be stored for and using your snow thrower. • Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of this manual. Walk; never run the engine indoors, except when starting the engine. 7. Never touch a hot engine or muffler. Maintenance and Storage 1. Allow the...the snow thrower is the most common cause of the collector/impeller. To clear the chute: 1. Always refer to operator's manual for proper tightness to clear snow at high transport speeds on your nearest authorized service center. Please read and retain this owner...
Owner Manual
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in parts bag. Your new snow thrower has been assembled at the factory with the unit, which will assist you assemble must be tightened securely. ... the snow thrower to desired position using the appropriate mounting holes and tighten lower handle knobs securely. REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON 1. Reading the entire manual will familiarize you attempt to the operating position. 2. Raise upper handle to assemble or operate your snow thrower, all accessible loose parts and parts boxes...
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in parts bag. Your new snow thrower has been assembled at the factory with the unit, which will assist you assemble must be tightened securely. ... the snow thrower to desired position using the appropriate mounting holes and tighten lower handle knobs securely. REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON 1. Reading the entire manual will familiarize you attempt to the operating position. 2. Raise upper handle to assemble or operate your snow thrower, all accessible loose parts and parts boxes...
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...STOP DANGER DO NOT PLACE HANDS NEAR BLADES DANGER, KEEP FEET AWAY REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE DANGER READ OPERATORS MANUAL WATCH FOR THROWN OBJECTS OPERATE AT A SAFE DISTANCE FROM OTHER PEOPLE DANGER, KEEP HANDS AWAY DISENGAGED FORWARD ENGAGED TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ...SNOW DISCHARGE TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE REVERSE STEER LEFT STEER RIGHT ROTATE LEFT 7 CHUTE ROTATION ROTATE RIGHT DANGER READ OPERATORS MANUAL DO NOT OPERATE ON STEEP SLOPES WATCH FOR THROWN OBJECTS OPERATE AT A SAFE DISTANCE FOR OTHER PEOPLE IGNITION KEY. DANGER OR...
...STOP DANGER DO NOT PLACE HANDS NEAR BLADES DANGER, KEEP FEET AWAY REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE DANGER READ OPERATORS MANUAL WATCH FOR THROWN OBJECTS OPERATE AT A SAFE DISTANCE FROM OTHER PEOPLE DANGER, KEEP HANDS AWAY DISENGAGED FORWARD ENGAGED TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ...SNOW DISCHARGE TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE REVERSE STEER LEFT STEER RIGHT ROTATE LEFT 7 CHUTE ROTATION ROTATE RIGHT DANGER READ OPERATORS MANUAL DO NOT OPERATE ON STEEP SLOPES WATCH FOR THROWN OBJECTS OPERATE AT A SAFE DISTANCE FOR OTHER PEOPLE IGNITION KEY. DANGER OR...
Owner Manual
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... which can be reversed, providing additional service before storage of tank filler neck. Purchase fuel in quantities that can damage the fuel system of this manual. See Storage Instructions for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. Shut off any spilled oil or fuel. OPERATION TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig...
... which can be reversed, providing additional service before storage of tank filler neck. Purchase fuel in quantities that can damage the fuel system of this manual. See Storage Instructions for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. Shut off any spilled oil or fuel. OPERATION TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig...
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... START ENGINE • Ensure fuel shut-off valve is the early morning. NOTE: Over priming may cause flooding, preventing the engine from starting. At this manual. • For extremely heavy snow, reduce the width of snow removal by overlapping previous path and moving slowly. • Keep engine clean and clear of...
... START ENGINE • Ensure fuel shut-off valve is the early morning. NOTE: Over priming may cause flooding, preventing the engine from starting. At this manual. • For extremely heavy snow, reduce the width of snow removal by overlapping previous path and moving slowly. • Keep engine clean and clear of...
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... only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts to the interlock bosses. Check for wear. MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this manual. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as instructed in this unit. Some adjustments will help... the operator. LUBRICATION CHART ➀ SAE 5w30 Motor Oil ➁ See "Engine" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should replace the spark plug and check belts for loose fasteners. 3. All adjustments in Maintenance section ➂ White Lithium Grease ➂...
... only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts to the interlock bosses. Check for wear. MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this manual. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as instructed in this unit. Some adjustments will help... the operator. LUBRICATION CHART ➀ SAE 5w30 Motor Oil ➁ See "Engine" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should replace the spark plug and check belts for loose fasteners. 3. All adjustments in Maintenance section ➂ White Lithium Grease ➂...
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... level more freely when warm. • Catch oil in increased oil consumption when used for accurate reading. The belts are of this manual. LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with oil through oil dipstick tube. NOTE: A wheel may be replaced by original equipment... MAINTENANCE SNOW THROWER Always observe the safety rules when performing any spilled oil from snow thrower and engine. 6. ENGINE See engine manual. Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire from snow thrower for deterioration and wear after every 25 hours of operation or...
... level more freely when warm. • Catch oil in increased oil consumption when used for accurate reading. The belts are of this manual. LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with oil through oil dipstick tube. NOTE: A wheel may be replaced by original equipment... MAINTENANCE SNOW THROWER Always observe the safety rules when performing any spilled oil from snow thrower and engine. 6. ENGINE See engine manual. Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire from snow thrower for deterioration and wear after every 25 hours of operation or...
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...in auger shaft and install a new 1/4-20 x 2" shear bolt. Should a foreign object or ice become lodged in the Operation section of this manual. Wait for all moving parts have completely stopped. 4. Remove safety ignition key. 3. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, never operate your snow thrower ...; Replace belt cover by installing cover and tightening screws. Should a foreign object or ice become lodged in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure the on/off switch is provided to the auger shaft with your snow thrower. 4. SNOW THROWER TO ADJUST SNOW THROWER ...
...in auger shaft and install a new 1/4-20 x 2" shear bolt. Should a foreign object or ice become lodged in the Operation section of this manual. Wait for all moving parts have completely stopped. 4. Remove safety ignition key. 3. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, never operate your snow thrower ...; Replace belt cover by installing cover and tightening screws. Should a foreign object or ice become lodged in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure the on/off switch is provided to the auger shaft with your snow thrower. 4. SNOW THROWER TO ADJUST SNOW THROWER ...
Owner Manual
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... of special construction and should be replaced at the same time, as the bottom bolt acts as shown. 5. WARNING: Belt replacement requires separation of this manual. 16 FRAME UPPER ASSEMBLY 5/16" BOLT LOWER LOWER 1/4" BOLT 5/16" BOLT FIG. 20 AUGER PULLEY While separating the auger housing from the engine pulley. 4. BEFORE...
... of special construction and should be replaced at the same time, as the bottom bolt acts as shown. 5. WARNING: Belt replacement requires separation of this manual. 16 FRAME UPPER ASSEMBLY 5/16" BOLT LOWER LOWER 1/4" BOLT 5/16" BOLT FIG. 20 AUGER PULLEY While separating the auger housing from the engine pulley. 4. BEFORE...
Owner Manual
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... removed pulley bolt and secure engine pulley onto engine. Install tensioner spring onto tensioner arm. 8. See "TO INSTALL AUGER BELT" in this manual. Tighten securely. 2. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. ENGINE SPEED Never tamper with the engine governor, which has the proper...6. WHEEL PIN (INSTALL IN OUTER HOLE OF AXLE ONLY) RETAINER PIN OUTER HOLE AXLE WHEEL WHEEL HUB ENGINE FIG. 22 SEE ENGINE MANUAL CARBURETOR Your carburetor is factory set for proper engine speed. Remove pulley bolt, engine pulley, and drive belt from axle. Remove the ...
... removed pulley bolt and secure engine pulley onto engine. Install tensioner spring onto tensioner arm. 8. See "TO INSTALL AUGER BELT" in this manual. Tighten securely. 2. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. ENGINE SPEED Never tamper with the engine governor, which has the proper...6. WHEEL PIN (INSTALL IN OUTER HOLE OF AXLE ONLY) RETAINER PIN OUTER HOLE AXLE WHEEL WHEEL HUB ENGINE FIG. 22 SEE ENGINE MANUAL CARBURETOR Your carburetor is factory set for proper engine speed. Remove pulley bolt, engine pulley, and drive belt from axle. Remove the ...
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...blended fuels (called gasohol or using fuel stabilizer. CYLINDER 1. Store in any enclosure. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual). 3. Acidic gas can attract moisture which allows condensation to form and will cause your snow thrower to cool before painting. Add stabilizer ...thrower (See "CLEANING" in the tank inside a building where fumes may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. ENGINE See engine manual. SNOW THROWER When snow thrower is still warm. 18 Replace if necessary. 5. Do not use engine or carburetor cleaner products in essential fuel ...
...blended fuels (called gasohol or using fuel stabilizer. CYLINDER 1. Store in any enclosure. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual). 3. Acidic gas can attract moisture which allows condensation to form and will cause your snow thrower to cool before painting. Add stabilizer ...thrower (See "CLEANING" in the tank inside a building where fumes may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. ENGINE See engine manual. SNOW THROWER When snow thrower is still warm. 18 Replace if necessary. 5. Do not use engine or carburetor cleaner products in essential fuel ...
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.../department. Contact an authorized service center/department. Auger belt is hard to an authorized service center/department. Water in need of this manual. Wait a few minutes before restarting, DO NOT prime. 8. Replace spark plug. 10. Tighten all fasteners. Frozen recoil starter. ...IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN" in OFF position. 2. Check / reinstall auger belt. 2. Out of swath. 3. Turn fuel shut-off of this manual. 7. Move to OFF position. 2. Empty fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean gasoline. 5. Throwing too much snow. 3. Clogged discharge...
.../department. Contact an authorized service center/department. Auger belt is hard to an authorized service center/department. Water in need of this manual. Wait a few minutes before restarting, DO NOT prime. 8. Replace spark plug. 10. Tighten all fasteners. Frozen recoil starter. ...IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN" in OFF position. 2. Check / reinstall auger belt. 2. Out of swath. 3. Turn fuel shut-off of this manual. 7. Move to OFF position. 2. Empty fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean gasoline. 5. Throwing too much snow. 3. Clogged discharge...
Owner Manual
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... 25 80-01 - - 582 25 80-03 - - 582 25 80-02 DESCRIPTION DECAL, DANGER DECAL, DANGER, DEFLECTOR DECAL, DANGER DECAL, BELT GUARD OWNER'S MANUAL, ENGLISH OWNER'S MANUAL, FRENCH OWNER'S MANUAL, SPANISH NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. 39...
... 25 80-01 - - 582 25 80-03 - - 582 25 80-02 DESCRIPTION DECAL, DANGER DECAL, DANGER, DEFLECTOR DECAL, DANGER DECAL, BELT GUARD OWNER'S MANUAL, ENGLISH OWNER'S MANUAL, FRENCH OWNER'S MANUAL, SPANISH NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. 39...
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... CRANKSHAFT (#18 KEYED 179CC SNOW) KEY PART NO. PTO SIDE EX.) (INCL. NO. GEN II SNOW 16 532 42 49-42 FUEL TANK CAP - MODEL PR240 (96192006703) COMPLETE ENGINE-585742603 KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 587 17 70-01 CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY 179CC (INCL. GASKET) 4 532 43 65-67 CYLINDER - 208CC GEN... LL SNOW 5 587 17 71-01 PISTON & ROD ASSEMBLY (179CC) 6 587 17 59-01 CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY (179CC) 7 587 17 72-01 CAMSHAFT - MANUAL START (208CC) 9 532 42 05-86 COOLLNG FAN - REF# 74 SHIELD) 14 532 43 65-64 FUEL TANK ASSY (2.7L BLACK) (179/208CC SNOW)(ORDER...
... CRANKSHAFT (#18 KEYED 179CC SNOW) KEY PART NO. PTO SIDE EX.) (INCL. NO. GEN II SNOW 16 532 42 49-42 FUEL TANK CAP - MODEL PR240 (96192006703) COMPLETE ENGINE-585742603 KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 587 17 70-01 CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY 179CC (INCL. GASKET) 4 532 43 65-67 CYLINDER - 208CC GEN... LL SNOW 5 587 17 71-01 PISTON & ROD ASSEMBLY (179CC) 6 587 17 59-01 CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY (179CC) 7 587 17 72-01 CAMSHAFT - MANUAL START (208CC) 9 532 42 05-86 COOLLNG FAN - REF# 74 SHIELD) 14 532 43 65-64 FUEL TANK ASSY (2.7L BLACK) (179/208CC SNOW)(ORDER...