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PDST24/PDST32 GASOLINE SNOW THROWER Owner's Manual 1-888-807-6660 American SD Power Inc This manual provides information regarding the operation and maintenance of these products. We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this manual. We reserve the right to change this product at any time without prior notice.
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
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Operation 18. Never put your hand in the discharge or collector openings. Always use the clean-out tool provided to 1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the unclog the discharge opening. Do not unclog chute auger/impeller housing or chute assembly. Contact assembly while engine is running.
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. Do not modify engine Notice regarding Emissions To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine Engines which are certified to comply with California in any way.
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position (standing directly behind the snow thrower, facing the handle panel). NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models.
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Attaching the Chute Assembly and Directional Control 1. Install the chute to the correct holes of outer shell's back. 2. Use the bolt and nut to fix the chute and bearing to the support base of chute. 3. After install the chute direction control,then make it drill through rotary shaft,let the chute direction control istall to the chute.Use nut to fix the chute direction control to the chute,and istall one gasket...
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER Shift Lever Drive Control Gas Cap Auger Control Chute Assembly Chute Directional Control Clean-out Tool Oil Fill Skid Shoe Augers WARNING: Choke Control Read, understand, and follow CHOKE LEVER all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.
Auger Control Fuel Valve Lever Fuel valve- Allows fuel to enter engine. AUGER FUEL VALVE LEVER CONTROL Clean-Out Tool WARNING: Never use your hands to clear The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage a clogged chute assembly.
SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: If your home electrical Before Starting system is grounded, but a three-hole receptacle is not available, do not use your WARNING: snow thrower’s electric starter. Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, and in this manual before operating.
To Engage Drive • Pull the starter handle with a firm, rapid stroke. Do not release the handle and allow it to IMPORTANT: • With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, snap back. Keep a firm hold on the starter handle and move shift lever into one of the six forward (F) allow it to slowly recoil.
Tire Chains Chute Clean-Out Tool (on models so equipped) Tire chains should be used whenever extra traction is The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the needed. If your unit is not equipped with tire chains, rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Should contact Customer Support as instructed for snow and ice become lodged in the chute assembly information regarding price and availability.
SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in operator’s manual. Shift Cable Adjustment If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to the figures to the right and adjust the shift rod as follows: 1.
Drive Control When the drive control is released and in the disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight. Check the adjustment of the drive control as follows: 1. With the drive control released, push the snow thrower gently forward.
Also lubricate the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft. See Figure 8. Engine Refer to the separate POWERLAND Engines manual Bearing Spacers Bearing packed with your unit for all engine maintenance.
Auger Belt Replacement To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. • Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
Drive Belt Replacement To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. • Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
Friction Wheel Removal If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjustment on page 14 fails to correct the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced. Follow the instructions below.
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Augers NEVER replace the auger shear pins with IMPORTANT: anything other than OEM Part No.738-04124 • The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with four replacement shear pins. Any damage to the auger shear pins and cotter pins. If the auger should strike gearbox or other components as a result of failing to do a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower’s...
SECTION 8: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used. Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line.
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