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IMPORTANT MANUAL
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NUMBER:
PP414EPS30

SNOW THROWER

Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
Do Not Throw Away
WARNING:
Read the Owner's Manual and
fol low all Warnings and Safety
In struc tions. Fail ure to do so
can result in serious injury.
437953 08.25.10 JA
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1: Snow Thrower

    Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation Do Not Throw Away WARNING: Read the Owner's Manual and fol low all Warnings and Safety In struc tions. Fail ure to do so can result in serious injury. 437953 08.25.10 JA Printed in U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    Safe Operation Practices for Walk-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. Look for this symbol to point out im- por tant safety precautions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 4 PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON (2) FLAT WASHERS (2) CARRIAGE BOLTS 3/8-16 x 2.25 SAFTEY IGNITION KEY(S) (422663) (2) HANDLE KNOBS (1) LOCKNUT 5/16-18 (751153) (1) POWER CORD (198563) (2) SHEAR BOLTS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 (192090) (1) WASHER 3/8 (19131316) (1) CARRIAGE BOLT (1) LOCKNUT 5/16-18 x 5/8...

  • Page 5: Assembly / Pre-Operation

    ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION 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.
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL 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.

  • Page 7: Assembly / Pre-Operation

    ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATOR 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.

  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING 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 literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 9 MUF FLER GAS O LINE FILLER CAP CHOKE CON- TROL SAFETY IGNITION ON / OFF SWITCH PRIM ER FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE RECOIL (AUXILIARY) STARTER HANDLE NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION ON THE ENGINE. ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH THE ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.
  • Page 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 - 00155 ments or repairs.

  • Page 11: To Move Forward And Backward

    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.

  • Page 12: Before Starting The Engine

    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 picked up and thrown by the impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property dam age or damage to the snow thrower.

  • Page 13: Snow Throwing Tips

    TO START ENGINE • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position. Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 Volt A.C.

  • Page 14: Maintenance Schedule

    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. To 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 properly maintain your snow thrower.

  • Page 15: To Change Engine Oil

    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.

  • Page 16: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or ad just ments: 1. Be sure the on/off switch is in the OFF position. 2. Remove safety ignition key. 3. Make sure the augers and all mov ing parts have completely stopped.

  • Page 17: To Replace Belts

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 23) The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If the belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should be replaced. It is recommended that the belt(s) be replaced by a service center/department.
  • Page 18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 24) • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle. IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the axle hole closest to the end of the shaft – do not use the hole in the wheel hub (if equipped).

  • Page 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.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized service center/department. PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so equipped) in OFF position. 2. Safety ignition key is not inserted. 3. Out of fuel. 4. Throttle in STOP position (or ON/OFF switch is OFF).
  • Page 21 SERVICE NOTES...

  • Page 22: Repair Parts

    SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003102) REPAIR PARTS AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: 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. 2 (EXPLODED) 01.07.026-D 1 inch = 25.4 mm...
  • Page 23 SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003102) REPAIR PARTS AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: 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. PART DESCRIPTION 175321X431...
  • Page 24 SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003102) REPAIR PARTS AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: 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. 3 (5x) 4 (5x) 01.07.003-A...
  • Page 25 SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003102) REPAIR PARTS AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 01.11.001-B NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: 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. 01.07.019-A PART DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 26 SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003102) REPAIR PARTS AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 01.16.001-B 01.17.003-B NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: 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. PART DESCRIPTION 181160X431...
  • Page 27 SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003102) REPAIR PARTS CONTROL PANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE PART DESCRIPTION 435023X428 CHUTE WELDMENT 178633X428 DEFLECTOR WELDMENT 420673 DEFLECTOR CONTROL ASSEMBLY 420325 DEFLECTOR SEAL 414280 KNOB BLACK 128415 POP RIVET 17501010 SCREW 10-24 X .625 430324 CHUTE SNOW SHIELD 419822X431 SHIELD RETAINER STRAP...
  • Page 28 SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003102) REPAIR PARTS CONTROL PANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE PART DESCRIPTION 428272 LEVER/CABLE ROTATOR ASSEMBLY 17501010 SCREW 10-24 X .625 420678 ROTATOR HEAD 405932 ROTATOR PIVOT BRACKET 420675 PULLEY PIVOT 428273 CABLE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTABLE 428310 CABLE ASSEMBLY HEAT SHIELD NOTES: 1.
  • Page 29 SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003102) REPAIR PARTS HANDLES NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: 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. PART 182906 178668...
  • Page 30 SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003102) REPAIR PARTS HANDLES 01.08.004-B 01-05-013-A NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: 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. PART 419798X431 419799X431...
  • Page 31 SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003102) REPAIR PARTS HANDLES 01.08.002-G NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: 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. PART DESCRIPTION 412683X431...
  • Page 32 SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003102) REPAIR PARTS HANDLES NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: 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. 01.12.001-E PART DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 33 SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003102) REPAIR PARTS DRIVE 01.03.002-A NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: 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. PART DESCRIPTION 404923...
  • Page 34 SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003102) REPAIR PARTS DRIVE NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: 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. 42 EXPLODED 01.02.013-A 1 inch = 25.4 mm...
  • Page 35 SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003102) REPAIR PARTS DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION 198875 SPEED SELECTOR ASSEMBLY 17501010 SCREW 10-24 X .625 402685X428 END PLATE 17490508 SCREW 5/16-18 X .50 57079 WASHER 405485 CONTROL ARM 198580 CLEVIS PIN 403097X008 SHIFTER PLATE 402881 SHOULDER BOLT 403096X431 SHIFTER BRACKET...
  • Page 36 SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003102) REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 01.01.004-A NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: 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. PART 01.00.034-A 436264...
  • Page 37 SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003102) REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS PART DESCRIPTION 419888 IMPELLER BELT 427304 TRACTION BELT 423723X431 IDLER ARM BRACKET 180523 IDLER PULLEY 423990X431 IDLER BRACKET 426589 NUT 5/16-18 74780524 SCREW 5/16-18 X 1.50 424297 SHOULDER BOLT 5/16-18 X .50 751153 NUT 5/16-18 LOCK...
  • Page 38 SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003102) REPAIR PARTS WHEELS 01.15.001-B NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: 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. PART 405161 184471...
  • Page 39 SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003102) REPAIR PARTS WHEELS 01.15.003-C NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: 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. PART 432340X421 432341X421...
  • Page 40 SNOW THROWER - MODEL PP414EPS30 (96198003102) REPAIR PARTS BAG OF PARTS 01.14.003-B 01.14.009-A NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: 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. 01.14.012-A PART DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 41: Repair Parts

    Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. PART DESCRIPTION 181037 DECAL, DANGER 181042 DECAL, DANGER 181035 DECAL, DANGER, DEFLECTOR 181033 DECAL, INSTRUCTION 429590 DECAL, CONSOLE, LT SPD/LEV/PWRST 429591 DECAL, CONSOLE, RT SPD/LEV/PWRST 437953 OWNER’S MANUAL, ENGLISH 437954 OWNER’S MANUAL, FRENCH 1 inch = 25.4 mm...
  • Page 42 SERVICE NOTES...
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  • Page 44: Warranty

    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 replacing parts, any part which we find to be defective due to materials or workmanship.

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