IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: WARNING: P624ES Read the Owner's Manual and fol low all Warnings and Safety In struc tions. Fail ure to do so SNOW THROWER can result in serious injury. Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.
IMPORTANT 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. WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- Look for this symbol to point out im- posed rotating parts, which can cause por tant safety precautions.
6. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, 16. Never touch a hot engine or muffler. stop the engine and make certain the collector/impel- ler and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the chute is the most common cause of injury associated with...
PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON (1) MULTI- WRENCH (180684) (1) POWER CORD (198563) (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE (1) RETAINER SPRING (169675) ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING (2) FLAT WASHERS SAFTEY IGNITION KEY(S) (443059) (1) WASHER 3/8 (1) LOCKNUT 3/8 (19131316) (73800600) (2) CARRIAGE BOLTS 3/8-16 x 2.25 EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS (2) SHEAR BOLTS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4...
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 3 and 4) TOOL BOX (See Fig. 10) The traction drive control rod is installed on the snow thrower. A toolbox is provided on your snow thrower. The toolbox is 1.
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD (See Fig. 7) The auger control rod is installed on the snow thrower. NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may 1.
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.
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OPERATION MUF FLER ELECTRIC AUGER DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER START CONTROL BUTTON LEVER GAS O LINE TRACTION DRIVE SPEED FILLER CAP DRIVE CON TROL LEVER POWER CONTROL CORD LEVER PLUG CHOKE CHUTE CON- DE FLEC TOR TROL SAFETY IGNITION ON / OFF SWITCH DISCHARGE PRIM ER...
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OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Figs. 11 & 12) in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- safety glasses or eye shields while operating posed rotating parts, which can cause your snow thrower or performing any ad just- severe injury from contact, or from ma-...
OPERATION TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 13) TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 15) The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of located on the right side handle. the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control lever located on the left side handle.
OPERATION ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 17) TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 16) • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over- NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be fill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with used to adjust the skid plates.
OPERATION 5. Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter TO START ENGINE rope to snap back. • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the “OPEN” position. 6. When the engine starts, release the recoil starter han dle Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt and slowly move the choke control to the “OFF”...
MAINTENANCE GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. ➀ SAE 30 Motor Oil To receive full value from the warranty, operator must ➁...
MAINTENANCE BELTS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Check belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours Determine temperature range anticipated before next oil of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not change. All oil must meet API service classification SG–SL. ad just able.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS To replace the capscrew/shear bolts: WARNING: To avoid serious injury, 1. Disengage all controls and move throttle control to before performing any service or ad- STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop. just ments: 2. Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug 1.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 20) 8. RELIEVE TENSION ON TRACTION DRIVE BELT IDLER and remove traction drive belt from around The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If pulleys. the belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should be replaced.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 21) ENGINE • Remove the wheel pin and retainer pin and remove wheel from axle. SEE ENGINE MANUAL. IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the in- CARBURETOR ner most hole in axle and the wheel hub hole. To disengage Your carburetor is not adjustable.
STORAGE Immediately prepare your snow thrower for storage at • Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and car bu re tor are empty. the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.
TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized service center/department. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so 1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position. equipped) in OFF position. 2. Safety ignition key 2.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER P624ES (96198004302) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 2 (EXPLODED) 01.07.032-A NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER P624ES (96198004302) HANDLES 01.08.021-A PART DESCRIPTION 585 19 88-02 CONTROL PANEL 581 77 98-01 LH CONTROL LEVER 581 77 97-01 RH CONTROL LEVER 584 80 90-01 INTERLOCK CONTROL ROD 585 00 47-03...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER P624ES (96198004302) HANDLES PART DESCRIPTION 584 80 87-01 ROD IMPELLER CONTROL 584 80 88-01 ROD TRACTION CONTROL 532 18 04-45 SHIFTER ROD TOP 532 18 77-16 SHIFTER ROD BOTTOM 532 18 04-47...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER P624ES (96198004302) HANDLES PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 33-52 CONSOLE PANEL 532 18 44-71 SCREW 10−24 X .625 532 17 52-62 SCREW 10−24 X 1.25 01.10.001-B PART DESCRIPTION 532 41 62-88 INTERLOCK SPRING...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER P624ES (96198004302) DRIVE ITEM 42 EXPLODED 14 15 01.02.013-F NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. 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 snow thrower and void your warranty.
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER P624ES (96198004302) DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532 19 88-75 SPEED SELECTOR 532 17 53-44 BEARING ASSEMBLY 532 17 86-13 WHEEL HUB 817 50 10-10 SCREW 10-24 X .625 874 76 05-14 SCREW 5/16-18-.875...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER P624ES (96198004302) DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 82-26 AXLE ASSEMBLY (assy of 1a,1b) 532 17 93-52 AXLE SHAFT 532 18 42-06 ROLL PIN 3/16 532 40 26-91 SPROCKET 01.03.005-C 532 44 49-49...
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER P624ES (96198004302) WHEELS PART DESCRIPTION 581 18 53-01 WHEEL ASSEMBLY LH 581 18 54-01 WHEEL ASSEMBLY RH 01.06.018-A NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL P624ES (96198004302) COMPLETE ENGINE-532436067 GENII 208 HOP SNOW ENGINE SERVICE KIT PW2HK18650178EABGJOQUVYE1M PW2HK18650178PABGOQUVE1M PW2HK18650178EABGOQUVE1M PW2HK18650178ZABGOQUVZE7M 10 10A *Included with part# 40 Electric Start Only NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in mate- rials 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.