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  • Page 1

    5/2005 1 Manual No. 7100193 I.R. 6/10/2005 TP 300-5071-IR-SX-N Dealer Setup & Adjustment Instructions 520 Series Single Stage Snowthrower T ABLE OF CONTENTS: SAFETY RULES ........................................................2 SETUP PROCEDURES Quick Setup List .......................................................3 Unboxing and Assembly ....[...]

  • Page 2

    520 Single Stage Snowthr ower 5/2005 2 Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of equipment, severe personal injury or death to you, yourself or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This auger is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in[...]

  • Page 3

    Quick Setup List - 520 Single Stage Snowthr ower 5/2005 3 P age Setup Procedure Steps to P erform 4 Unbo x & Assemble ❏ Remov e Unit F rom Bo x. ❏ Install Discharge Chute ❏ Assemble Handle Bars (Be careful not to pinch the auger cable) ❏ Mount Clean-Out T ool in storage position on handle 5 Fill Gas T ank ❏ Fill Gas T ank 6 Lubricate [...]

  • Page 4

    520 Single Stage Snowthr ower 5/2005 4 Unbo xing & Assembl y 1. Using a utility knife, open the box and remove the snowthrower. 2. Install the discharge chute on to the rotating ring located on the auger housing. Secure with the three 5/16 inch carriage bolts, flat washers and nylok nuts found in the parts bag (the bolt heads go to inside of of[...]

  • Page 5

    FUEL TO OIL MIXTURE CHART (50:1) U.S. Imperial Metric Gasoline 2 Cycle Oil Gasoline 2 Cycle Oil Gasoline 2 Cycle Oil Gallons Ounces Gallons Ounces Liters Milliliters 1 2.5 1 2.8 4 80 ml 2 5 2 5.6 8 160 ml 5 13 5 14.1 20 400 ml 520 Single Stage Snowthr ower 5/2005 5 Fill Gas T ank Fuel and Oil Mixture The snowthrower uses a two cycle engine that req[...]

  • Page 6

    520 Single Stage Snowthr ower 5/2005 6 Figure 8. Grease the Discharge Chute Ring Lubricate Flange Removing Belt Co ver In order to perform proper lubrication, it is necessary to remove the Belt cover from the lower left of the snowthrower. 1. Remove the Engine Key from the switch. 2. Remove the fours screws securing the belt cover (see Figure 5). 3[...]

  • Page 7

    520 Single Stage Snowthr ower 5/2005 7 T est Run Test run the unit for several minutes. Check that the following work properly: • Primer • Choke • Recoil Starter • Electric Starter (Where Applicable) • Auger Control Cable • Kill Switch • Chute Rotator • Deflector ST AR TING THE ENGINE NOTE: The snow thrower engine is designed to ope[...]

  • Page 8

    520 Single Stage Snowthr ower 5/2005 8 Figure 10. Cover Removal & Installation Insert front tabs first when reinstalling cover. Align rear tabs & side of cover when reinstalling. Lift Cover from Rear of unit Figure 9. Remove and/or loosen Cover Screws Remove two rear fasteners securing cover Remove Fuel Tank Cap Remo ving Engine Co ver Note[...]

  • Page 9

    520 Single Stage Snowthr ower 5/2005 9 A uger Control Cab le Adjustment The length of the auger control cable is adjustable. However, it will seldom be necessary to change the cable length since the operating tension on the drive belt is maintained by the spring on the end of the cable. If the auger turns too slowly under heavy load or momentary sq[...]

  • Page 10

    520 Single Stage Snowthr ower 5/2005 10 Service Notes[...]

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    520 Single Stage Snowthr ower 5/2005 11 Service Notes[...]

  • Page 12

    520 Single Stage Snowthr ower Manual No. 7100193 I.R. 6/10/2005 TP 300-5071-IR-SX-N 5/2005 12 Replacing the Drive Belt 1. Remove Engine Key from switch. 2. Remove belt cover (see Page 6) and the engine cover (see Page 8). 3. Move the Auger Control on the handle and slip the belt out from between the brake lever and roller and away from the idler pu[...]