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  • Page 1

    OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: PP414EPS30 SNOW THROWER Always W ear Eye Protection During Operation IMPORT ANT MANU AL Do Not Throw Away WARNING: Read the Owner's Manual and fol low all W arnings and Safety In struc tions. F ail ure to do so can result in serious injury . 435557 04.14.10 TH 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. F ailure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury . WARNING: This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, driveways and other ground level surfaces. Caution should be e[...]

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    3 CONGRA TUL A 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 prope[...]

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    4 P ARTS P ACKED SEP ARA TEL Y IN CARTON (3) RET AINER SPRINGS (169675) (1) WASHER 3/8 (19131316) (1) L OCKNUT 3/8 (73800600) SAFTEY IGNITION KEY(S) (422663) (1) MUL TI- WRENCH (180684) (1) L OCKNUT 5/16-18 (751153) (1) CARRIAGE BOL T 5/16-18 x 5/8 (72250505) (1) L OCKNUT 1/4-20 (191730) (1) SHOULDER BOL T 1/4-20 (179829) (1) SPRING (184505) (1) PO[...]

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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[...]

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    6 AS SEMBL Y / PRE-OPERA TION INST ALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 3 and 4) The traction drive control rod is installed on the snow thrower . 1. Remove plastic tie securring rod to lower handle. 2. With top end of rod positioned under left side of control panel, push rod down and insert top end of rod into hole in drive control bracket. S[...]

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    7 AS SEMBL 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[...]

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    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 Drive speed control lever - used to select forward or reverse motion and speed of snow thrower . 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). Discharge chute control lever - used to change the di- rec tion t[...]

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    10 TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 13) WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- posed rotating parts, which can cause severe injury from contact, or from ma- terial thrown from the discharge chute. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, small children and pets at all times including startup. If the discharge chute or au ger become clogged, shu[...]

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    11 OPERA TION USING THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL (See Fig. 15) In certain snow conditions, the discharge chute may be- come clogged with ice and snow . Use the clean-out tool to dislodge this blockage. When cleaning, repairing, or in spect ing, make certain all controls are disengaged and the au- ger/impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the[...]

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    12 BEFORE ST ARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 20) The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped from the factory already filled with oil. 1. Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground. 2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level[...]

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    13 OPERA TION SNOW THROWING TIPS • Go slower in deep, freezing or heavy wet snow . Use the drive speed control, NOT the ON / OFF switch, to adjust speed. • It is easier and more efficient to remove snow im me- di ate ly after it falls. • The best time to remove snow is the early morning. At this time the snow is usually dry and has not been e[...]

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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 j[...]

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    15 MAINTENANCE AUGER GEAR CASE • The gear case was filled 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 thrower [...]

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    16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BEL T COVER SCREWS FRAME FIG. 22 TO REMOVE BEL T COVER (See Fig. 22) 1. Remove the two (2) screws securing belt cover to frame. 2. Remove belt cover . • Replace belt cover by installing cover and screws and tighten securely . WARNING: T o avoid serious injury , before performing any service or ad just ments: 1. Be sure [...]

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    17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 8. RELIEVE TENSION ON TRACTION DRIVE BEL T IDLER and remove traction drive belt from around pulleys. HINT : Insert a 3/8" drive ratchet (in the “ON” position) into the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise to relieve tension. 9. With tension relieved on idler , install new traction drive belt arou[...]

  • Page 18

    18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE See engine manual. CARBURETOR Y our carburetor is not adjustable. Engine performance should not be affected at altitudes up to 2,134 meters. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your snow thrower to a service center/department. ENGINE SPEED Never tamper with the engine[...]

  • Page 19

    19 STORAGE 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. WARNING: Never store the snow thrower with gaso line in the tank in side a build ing where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a fur nace, water heater , clothes dryer or gas ap pli ance. Allow the[...]

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    20 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Throttle in STOP position 4. Move throttle to FAST position (or ON/OFF swit[...]

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    21 SERVICE NOTES[...]

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    22 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003101) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBL Y 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. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . 10 11 11 11[...]

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    23 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003101) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBL Y 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. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . KEY P ART N[...]

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    24 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003101) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBL Y 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. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . 1 2 3 (5x) [...]

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    25 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003101) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBL Y 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. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . KEY P ART N[...]

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    26 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003101) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBL Y 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. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . KEY P ART N[...]

  • Page 27

    27 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003101) CONTROL P ANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE 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. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . KEY P ART NO [...]

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    28 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003101) CONTROL P ANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE 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. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . KEY P ART NO [...]

  • Page 29

    29 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003101) HANDLES 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. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P [...]

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    30 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003101) HANDLES 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. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . 1 2 3 3 4 4 3 3 01.08.004-B 4 4 KEY P [...]

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    31 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003101) HANDLES 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. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 10 11 [...]

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    32 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003101) HANDLES 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. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 10 10 [...]

  • Page 33

    33 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003101) 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. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1a 1b 1b[...]

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    34 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003101) 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. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . 9 9 11 11 11 1 2 3 21 5 6 12 13 14 15 20[...]

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    35 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003101) 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. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P AR[...]

  • Page 36

    36 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003101) CHAS SIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 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. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . KEY P ART NO . NO [...]

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    37 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003101) CHAS SIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 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. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . KEY P ART NO . NO [...]

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    38 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. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003101) WHEELS 2 2 1 3[...]

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    39 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003101) WHEELS 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. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P A[...]

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    40 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003101) BAG OF P ARTS 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. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION [...]

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    41 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. F ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty . REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003101) DECALS 1 181037 DECAL, DANGER 2 181042 DECAL, [...]

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    42 SERVICE NOTES[...]

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    43 SERVICE NOTES[...]

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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 materi- als and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser , we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in repla[...]