(See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this man ual). CYLINDER 1. Remove spark plug. 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. 3. Pull recoil starter handle slowly a few times to dis trib ute oil. 4. Replace with new spark plug. OTHER • Remove safety ignition key; store it in a safe place. • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. • If possib

Guide the snowthrower by moving the handle (10) either left or right. Do not attempt to push the snowthrower. 3. To stop, release the auger drive lever (4). NOTE: If the auger continues to rotate, see "How To Adjust The Auger Control Cable” in the Maintenance section. 1741506 15 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Before you service or start the engine, familiarize yourself with the snow thrower. Be sure you understand the function and location of all controls. 2. Make sure that all

After considerable use it may become worn. When it has worn almost to the edge of the housing, it can be reversed, providing additional service before requiring replacement. Replace a damaged or worn scraper bar. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL 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, wa

Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is approved; (h) Use of ether or any starting fluids; (i) Pressure cleaning or steam cleaning the product; (j) Use of spark plugs other than those meeting emission performance requirements listed in the operator’s manual; (k) Tampering with engine speed governor or emission components, or running engines above specified and recommended engine speeds as listed in your operator’s manual; (l) Oper

NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 33-34 Knob, Lever 2 817 50 10-10 Screw #10-24 x 5/8 3 532 17 86-74 Control Assembly, Defl ector 4 873 80 06-00 Nut, Lock 3/8-16 5 819 13 13-16 Washer, Flat 3/8 6 532 17 86-59 Control Assembly, Chute Rotater 7 532 18 40-89 Support, Pivot 8 532 15 00-78 Screw, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 9 532 18 45-05 Spring, Deflector 10 532 17 98-29 Bolt, Shoulder 11 532 17 92-46 Washer, Flat 1/4 12 873 80 04-00 Nut, Lock 1/4-20 13 872 25 05-05 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 14 873 80 05-00 Nut, Loc

Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height for current surface conditions. For removal of snow in normal con di tions, such as a paved driveway or sidewalk, place skid plates in the highest position (lowest scraper clearance) to give a 1/8" clearance between the scraper bar and the ground. Use a middle position if the surface to be cleared is uneven. NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower over gravel or rocky surfaces. Objects such as gravel, rocks or other debris, can easily be

inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty. 23 24 REPAIR PARTS HANDLES SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 5224SEB (96193001000), PRODUCT NO. 961 93 00-10 32 31 32 30 31 12 10 11 13 15 15 12 16 17 16 23 22 27 41 27 22 17 11 15 15 14 7 6 2 5 5 3 1 4 4 4 4 3 8 28 28 9 18 19 26 24 24 25 5 5 REPAIR PARTS HANDLES SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 5224SEB (96193001000), PRODUCT

cord on electric motors, thoroughly inspect the snow (d) Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or thrower for any damage, and repair the damage beforetrailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place contain-restarting and operating the snow thrower. ers on the ground, away from your vehicle, before 4. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the fi lling. engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. (e) When practical, remove gas-powered equipment Vibration is gen

While separating the auger housing from the frame assembly, it is important that an assistant stand in the operating po si tion and hold the snow thrower han dles. Serious personal injury and/ or damage to the unit could occur if the snow thrower should fall during the belt chang ing process. 1. REMOVE GASOLINE FROM FUEL TANK - Drain gasoline from fuel tank into a suitable container, outdoors, away from fire or flame. Wipe up any spilled gasoline. 2. REMOVE DISCHARGE CHUTE - Loosen locknut se cu

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your snow thrower. • Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Storage” sec tions of this own er’s manual. 3 SAFETY RULES........................................................2-3 MAINTENANCE.....................................................14-15 PRODUCT S