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Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722. WHITE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS COMPANY P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 FORM NO. 770-10012A.fm PRINTED IN U.S.A.
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the White Outdoor Customer Dealer Referral Line at 1- (800)-949- 4483. Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locate this information.
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your snow thrower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep away from plug to prevent accidental starting. • Do not run engine indoors, except when starting engine and transporting snow thrower in or out of building. Open doors. Exhaust fumes are dangerous. • Do not clear snow across the face of slopes.
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER Unpacking from carton • Cut along corners of the carton and lay it down flat. See Figure 1. Remove packing material. • Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.). • Roll unit out of carton.
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the control handle. Hold the “Z” fitting with the pliers, not the cable, to avoid damaging the cable. NOTE: The upper hole in the control handle provides for adjustment in belt tension. Refer to Belt Tension Adjustment Section of this manual for instructions. Installing chute crank •...
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER Read this owner’s manual and safety rules and labels before operating your snow thrower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 9 with your equipment to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. WARNING: The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the operator’s eyes and causing severe eye damage.
SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Fuel and oil mixture WARNING: Handle gasoline carefully; remember that it is highly flammable. Never fill fuel tank indoors, when engine is running or while engine is still hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank. Your snow thrower uses a two cycle engine that requires a mixture of gasoline and two cycle engine oil.
SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments or repairs while the engine is running. Shave plate • To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place the unit on a level surface. See Figure 12. The wheels, shave plate and augers should all contact the level surface.
SECTION 6: SERVICE WARNING: Do not attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments or repairs while the engine is running. Engine • Refer to the separate engine operator’s manual packed with your snow thrower for all engine maintenance procedures. Fasteners •...
SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE General Recommendations • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the snow thrower as instructed in this manual.
SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Engine fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel 2. Blocked fuel line 3. Key not in ON position 4. Spark plug wire disconnected 5. Faulty spark plug 6. Gasoline and oil not mixed correctly Engine runs erratic 1.
SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL SB45 & SB55 19 29...
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Model SB45 & SB55 Ref. Part No. Part Description 684-0114 Auger Housing Assembly 710-0167 Carriage Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5” 710-0191 Special Screw 3/8-24 x 1.25” Gr.8 710-0323 Truss Mach. Screw 5/16-18 x 0.75” 710-0352 Hex Screw 1/4-14 x 0.375” 710-0451 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 0.75”...
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Model SB45 & SB55 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description 710-0276 Carriage Screw 5/16-18 x 1.0” 710-0451 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 0.75” 710-3015 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 0.75” 712-0429 Hex Lock Nut 712-3027 Flanged Lock Nut 720-0284 Knob 731-0851A Chute Flange Keeper 731-0915B Lower Chute 731-0921...
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Model SB45 & SB55 Ref. Part No. Part Description 684-0054 Dash: 21” Mitten Panel Assy. 684-0126 Chute Crank Assembly 710-1003 Special Screw 710-1005 B Screw 1/4-14 x 0.5” 710-1090 Hex Flange Screw 710-1268 Special Screw 712-3010 Hex Nut: 5/16-18 714-0104 Cotter Pin 714-0507 Cotter Pin...
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Model SB45 & SB55 Ref. Part No. Part Description 705-5139 Support Bracket, Gas Tank 710-0157 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-24 x 0.75” 710-3013 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 0.50” 710-0896 Washer Screw 1/4-14 x 0.625” 710-3025 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-24 x 0.625” 726-0205 Hose Clamp 736-0119...
White Outdoor Co. does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States of America, its possessions and territories, except those sold through White Outdoor Co.