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    OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: PR8P27ES 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 . 438371 Rev 1 10.06.10 TH Printed in the U.S.A.[...]

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    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 6. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower , stop the engine and make certain the collector/impel- ler and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine. 7. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting the engine an[...]

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    4 (1) POWER CORD (198563) (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE (1) LOCKNUT 5/16-18 (751153) (1) CARRIAGE BOL T 5/16-18 x 5/8 (72250505) (1) LOCKNUT 1/4-20 (191730) (1) SHOULDER BOL T 1/4-20 (179829) (1) SPRING (184505) CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL (1) AUGER CONTROL ROD SAFTEY IGNITION KEY(S) (193071) (1) MUL TI- WRENCH (180684) (2) FL A T WASHERS (2) CARRIAGE BOL[...]

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    5 AS SEMBL Y / PRE-OPERA TION SPEED CON TROL ROD SPEED CONTROL BRACKET RET AINER SPRING SPEED CONTROL LEVER FIG. 2 TRACTION DRIVE CON TROL ROD DRIVE CONTROL BRACKET RET AINER SPRING TRACTION DRIVE CON TROL LEVER FIG. 4 SPEED CONTROL ROD HANDLE KNOB L OWER HANDLE PL ASTIC TIE UPPER HANDLE FIG. 1 NOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the[...]

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

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    7 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your snow thrower were overinflated at the fac- tory for shipping purposes. Correct and equal tire pres sure is important for best snow throwing performance. • Reduce tire pressure to 14-17 PSI. AS SEMBL Y / PRE-OPERA TION CHUTE DEFLECTOR CONTROL LEVER FIG. 9 FIG. 8 INST ALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL (See F[...]

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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 MUF FLER GAS O LINE FILLER CAP SAFETY IGNITION KEY CHOKE CON- TROL PRIM ER RECOIL (AUXILIARY) ST ARTER HANDLE ELECTRIC ST ART BUTTON ON / OFF SWITCH OPERA TION ON / OFF switch - used to STOP the engine. Drive speed control lever - used to select forward or reverse motion and speed of snow thrower . T raction drive control lever - used to engage p[...]

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    10 The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your snow thrower or performing any ad just- ments or repairs. We recommend standard safe ty glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE Y[...]

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    11 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACK WARD (See Fig. 15) 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 reverse [...]

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    12 TO ADJUST SKID PL A TES (See Fig. 17) NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to adjust the skid plates. Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height for current surface conditions. For removal of snow [...]

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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 MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION CHART 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 just ments will need to be made periodically to proper[...]

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    15 MAINTENANCE BEL TS Check belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of operation and replace if necessary . The belts are not ad just able. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear . (See “TO REMOVE BEL T COVER” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). The belts on your snow thrower are of special con struc tio[...]

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    16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE BEL T COVER (See Fig. 20) 1. Remove the two (2) screws securing belt cover to frame. 2. Remove belt cover . 3. Replace belt cover by installing cover and screws and tighten securely . FRAME BEL T COVER SCREWS FIG. 20 WARNING: T o avoid serious injury , before performing any service or ad just ments: 1. Be sure t[...]

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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[...]

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    18 ENGINE See engine manual. CARBURETOR Y our carburetor is not adjustable. Engine performance should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet (2,134 meters). If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your snow thrower to a qualified service center . SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CABLE TENSION (See[...]

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    19 STORAGE Immediately prepare your snow thrower 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. A[...]

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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 10 11 11 11 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 9 9 8 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 37 01.07.026-D 2 (EXPL ODED) REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PR8P27ES (96192004602) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBL Y NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORT ANT : Us[...]

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    23 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 NUMBER PR8P27ES (96192004602) AUGER H[...]

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    24 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 NUMBER PR8P27ES (96192004602) AUGER H[...]

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    25 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 3 4 01.11.001-B 4 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 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 174762X431 SKID P[...]

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    26 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 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 NUMBER PR8P27ES (96192004602) CONTROL[...]

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    27 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 ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBE[...]

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    28 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 ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBE[...]

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    29 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 01.08.002-G 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 9 9 8 8 12 12 13 13 14 14 1 412683X431 CO[...]

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    30 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 NUMBER PR8P27ES (96192004602) HANDLES[...]

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    31 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 ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBE[...]

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    32 9 9 11 11 11 1 2 3 21 5 6 12 13 14 15 20 15 16 17 10 9 8 7 23 19 53 53 53 53 25 26 26 27 39 40 41 42 43 44 32 38 53 53 37 36 35 39 33 28 30 29 31 4 23 24 24 01.02.013-A 18 42 EXPL ODED 24 23 24 33 34 22 47 49 50 48 52 51 46 45 4 REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PR8P27ES (96192004602) DRIVE NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.[...]

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    33 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 ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 198875 SPEED SELECTOR ASSEMBL Y 2 1750101[...]

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    34 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 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 NUMBER PR8P27ES (96192004602) DRIVE 1[...]

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    35 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 NUMBER PR8P27ES (96192004602) CHAS SIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 1 2 2 3 3 0[...]

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    36 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 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 NUMBE[...]

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    37 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 NUMBER PR8P27ES (96192004602) WHEELS [...]

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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 . REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PR8P27ES (96192004602) WHEELS KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION [...]

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    39 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 01.14.007-A 1 193071 SAFETY IGNITION KEY REP AIR P ARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PR8P27ES (96192004602) 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 ailu[...]

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    40 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 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 NUMBER PR8P27ES (96192004602) DECALS [...]

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    41 SERVICE NOTES[...]

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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 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 repl[...]