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  • Page 1

    OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: PP1 1H30ES SNOW THROWER Alwa ys W ear Ey e Pr otection During Operation IMPORT ANT MANUAL Do Not Throw A way W ARNING: Read the Owner's Manual and fol low all W arnings and Safety In struc tions. Fail ure to do so can result in serious injury . 408373 08.16.06 BY Printed in U.S.A.[...]

  • Page 2

    2 IMPORT ANT Safe Operation Practices for W alk-Behind Snow Throwers This snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury . W ARNING: This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, driveways and other ground level surfaces. Caution should be e[...]

  • Page 3

    3 CONGRA TULA TIONS on your purchase of a new snow thrower . It has been designed, engineered and man u fac tured to give best possible dependability and per for mance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy , please contact your nearest authorized service center . We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians and the proper too[...]

  • Page 4

    4 P ARTS P ACKED SEP ARA TEL Y IN CARTON[...]

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    5 Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower . Reading the entire manual will familiar- ize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly , operation and maintenance of the product. Y our new snow thrower has been as sem bled at the factory with the ex cep tion of t[...]

  • Page 6

    6 ASSEMBL Y / PRE-OPERA TION INST ALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 3 and 4) The traction drive control rod has the long loop on the end of the spring as shown. 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into eye of cable with loop opening down as shown. 2. With top end of rod positioned under left side of control panel, push rod [...]

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    7 ASSEMBL Y / PRE-OPERA TION INST ALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROT A TOR HEAD (See Fig. 7) NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to install the chute rotator head. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower . 2. Position chute rotator head over chute bracket. If [...]

  • Page 8

    8 OPERA TION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your snow thrower or in literat[...]

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    9 OPERA TION LH and RH turn triggers - used to steer the snow thrower . Throttle/engine control - used to se lect either F AST or SLOW engine speed and to STOP the engine. T raction drive control lever - used to engage power-pro- pelled for ward or reverse motion of snow thrower . Auger control lever - used to engage auger motion (throw snow). Disc[...]

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    10 TO USE CHOKE CON TROL (See Fig. 13) The choke con trol is located on the en gine. Use the choke control when ev er you are starting a cold en gine. Do not use to start a warm en gine. • T o engage choke, turn knob clockwise. Slowly turn knob counterclockwise to disengage. TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 14) W ARNING: Snow throwers have ex-[...]

  • Page 11

    11 TO MOVE FOR W ARD AND BACKW ARD (See Fig. 17) SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of the snow thrower , is controlled by the traction drive control lever located on the left side handle. • Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to en gage the drive system. • Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward or revers[...]

  • Page 12

    12 BEFORE ST ARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 22) The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped, from the factory , already fi lled with oil. 1. Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground. 2. Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oi[...]

  • Page 13

    13 OPERA TION • Be sure your house is a 120 Volt A.C. three-wire ground ed system. If you are uncertain, consult a li censed electrician. W ARNING: Do not use the electric start er if your house is not a 120 V olt A.C. three-wire grounded system. Se- ri ous per son al injury or damage to your snow thrower could result. COLD ST ART - ELECTRIC ST A[...]

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    14 SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil See “ENGINE” in Maintenance section General Purpose Grease GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. T o receive full value from the warranty , operator must maintain snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual. Some ad ju[...]

  • Page 15

    15 MAINTENANCE AUGER GEAR CASE • The gear case was fi lled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory . The only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case. • If lubricant is required, use only Ronex ED #1 grease. TRACTION DRIVE SYSTEM DO NOT lubricate the drive components inside the snow throwe[...]

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    16 CAUTION: Do not substitute. Use only original equip ment capscrew/shear bolts as sup plied with your snow thrower . 4. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug. W ARNING: T o avoid serious injury , before performing any service or ad just ments: 1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position. 2. Remove safety ignition key . 3. Make sure the augers and all[...]

  • Page 17

    17 BEL T KEEPER IDLER ARM SQUARE HOLE BOL T LOCK W ASHER TRACTION DRIVE BEL T CLUTCHING IDLER ARM BRACKET AUGER BEL T FLA T WASHER AUGER PULLEY AUGER HOUSING FRAME ENGINE PULLEY LOCKW ASHER BOL T FIG. 25 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 1. REMOVE GASOLINE FROM FUEL T ANK - Drain gaso - line from fuel tank into a suitable container , out doors, away from ?[...]

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    18 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ST ORAGE Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. W ARNING: Never store the snow thrower with gaso line in the tank in side a build ing where fumes may reach an open fl ame, spark or pilot light as on a fur nace, water heater , clothes dryer [...]

  • Page 19

    19 Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so 1. T urn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position. equipped) in OFF position. 2. Safety ignition key 2. Insert safety ignition key . is not inserted. 3. Out of fuel. 3. Fill fuel tank. 4. Throttle in STOP position. 4. Move throttle to F AST position. 5. Choke in OFF position. 5. Move to FULL position. 6. [...]

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    20 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP11H30ES (96192001401) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBL Y 6 6 5 9 9 12 7 7 8 6 11 57 10 10 13 4 14 16 15 36 37 50 47 42 42 44 27 27 43 43 46 38 45 41 40 39 34 32 49 19 48 51 33 35 30 31 28 19 55 28 19 55 22 18 26 25 20 25 26 29 20 24 18 10 24 54 52 53 53 23 21 54 21 52 17 17 23 56[...]

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    21 KEY P ART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 4 191079 Pulley , Impeller 5 188909 Bearing Assembly , Flange 6 198541 Nut, Hex Flange 5/16-18 7 180355 Bolt, Flat Head, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 8 72270505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 9 199879 Bolt, Hex Head 10 404927X428 Housing, Auger 1 1 404933X479 Bar , Scraper 12 178675X008 Bracket, Corner Discharge 13 175322 Base, D[...]

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    22 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP11H30ES (96192001401) CONTROL P ANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE 3 32 2 2 1 1 6 19 2 26 34 14 35 33 36 28 27 25 20 29 31 30 16 18 17 10 14 3 13 15 9 11 12 7 5 6 8 8 27 22 23 4 22 23[...]

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    23 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP11H30ES (96192001401) CONTROL P ANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE KEY P ART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 183334 Knob, Lever 2 17501010 Screw #10-24 x 5/8 3 198475 Control Assembly , Defl ector 4 73800600 Nut, Lock 3/8-16 5 19131316 W asher , Flat 3/8 6 198473 Control Assembly , Chute Rotater 7 405784X479 Support, Pivot 8 150[...]

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    24 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP11H30ES (96192001401) HANDLES 32 31 32 30 31 12 10 11 13 15 15 12 16 17 16 23 22 27 27 22 17 11 15 15 14 38 39 40 37 33 35 35 34 34 42 43 44 45 46 46 7 6 36 2 5 5 1 4 4 4 4 8 28 28 9 18 19 20 21 26 24 24 25 5 5[...]

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    25 KEY P ART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 405999X479 Lever , Auger Control, RH 2 405783X479 Lever , T raction Drive Control, LH 4 178888 Bushing, Flange 5 169675 Retainer , Hairpin 6 17060408 Screw , Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7 178652 Rod, Interlock 8 196333X008 Arm, Impeller Rod 9 196334X008 Arm, T raction Rod 10 196619X479 Panel, Control 1 1 74780524 Screw [...]

  • Page 26

    26 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP11H30ES (96192001401) DRIVE 11 8 3 3 4 23 1 1 5 5 2 2 7 9 10 6 14 12 18 19 20 13 13 13 13 15 16 22 21[...]

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    27 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP11H30ES (96192001401) DRIVE NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . KEY P ART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 198584 Scr[...]

  • Page 28

    28 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP11H30ES (96192001401) CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 6 19 17 10 21 22 23 2 1 3 4 6 7 8 9 12 13 15 27 26 25 24 18 7 20 14 53 30 29 31 31 47 47 48 46 44 49 50 51 52 5 5 44 45 16 58 35 34 10 21 28 57 6[...]

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    29 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP11H30ES (96192001401) CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS KEY P ART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 192873 Spring, T raction Idler 2 180522 Pulley , Idler (2-1/4) 3 - - - Engine, T ecumseh, Model Number LH358SA (For engine service and replacement parts, call T ecumseh Products at 1-800-558-5402) 4 74780520 Screw , Hex Head 5/1[...]

  • Page 30

    30 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP11H30ES (96192001401) WHEELS / DECALS 7 32 30 32 30 15 18 17 19 13 20 11 27 27 19 16 20 11 11 11 11 14 15 12 13 18 14 12 4 4 31 34 34 2 8 3 21 33 22 23 24 25 26 28 28 29 10 10 4 4 7 28 28 26 29 25 24 23 22 33 21 9 1 2 3 10 5 3 1 4 2 1 10 7 6 8 9 11 12[...]

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    31 KEY P ART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 196752X421 Wheel Assembly , 16", Power Steering, LH 2 155443 Pin, Klik 1/4 3 405161 Cover , Power Steering 4 184471 Screw , Hex Head #10-24 x 1/2 7 17000616 Capscrew , Hex Head, Flanged 3/8-16 x 1 8 185603X479 Bracket, Steering Cable, RH 9 185602X479 Bracket, Steering Cable, LH 10 17600406 Screw , Hex Head 1/[...]

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    LIMITED W ARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer pur- chaser , we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in repla[...]