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IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: WARNING: PR121ES 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. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new snow thrower. It has been designed, engineered and man u fac tured to give best possible dependability and per for mance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center. We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
Operation Maintenance and Storage 1. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. 1. Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. Tools Required No parts required – Unfold the handle. – Carriage bolts Install the discharge chute. 1/2" Wrench Shoulder Bolt Install the discharge chute. 7/16"...
Product Overview 3. Filling the Engine with Oil ENGINE See engine manual. LUBRICATION NOTE: SAE 10W30 or SAE 5W30 oil is acceptable for use in cold temperatures if engine is difficult to start. NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F.
Operation Checking the Engine Oil Level 1. Move the snowthrower to a level surface. NOTE: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. 2. Clean around the dipstick (Figure 8). NOTE: Dipstick location may vary depending on engine type.
Starting the Engine 3. Firmly push in the primer 2 times with your thumb, holding the primer in a for a second before releasing it each time (Figure 11). 1. Push key in (Figure 9). Figure 11 1. Primer Figure 9 1.
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Engaging the Auger Blades NOTE: Use only a UL-listed, 16-gauge extension cord recommended for outdoor use that is not longer than 50 feet (15 m). 1. To engage the auger blades, hold the control bar against the handle (Figure 14). The electrical cord can become damaged, causing a shock or fire.
Adjusting the Discharge Chute IMPORTANT: During initial operation there is wear be- tween the auger blades and the scraper bar. This wear is and Chute Deflector normal and to be expected. Maximum performance, both snow throwing and driving, occurs when there is zero 1.
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Preventing Freeze-up After Use Chute • Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing. Stop the engine, wait for all mov- ing parts to stop, and remove ice and snow from the snowthrower.
Maintenance NOTE: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Snow Thrower Clean / Replace V-Belts Check / Replace Auger Blades and Scraper Bar Check Fuel Lines and Electrical Wires Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Inspect Muffler...
Inspecting the Auger Blades/ 5. After draining the used oil, return the snowthrower to the operating position. Scraper Bar 6. Install the oil drain plug and torque to 145-150 in-lbs (17 N-m). Before each session, inspect the auger blades for wear. NOTE: Dipstick location may vary depending on engine When an auger blade edge or the scraper bar has worn type.
Servicing the Spark Plug 7. Install the oil fill cap. 8. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug (Figure 28). Use a NGK BPR6ES, Champion RN9YC, or BOSCH WR6DC spark plug or equivalent. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2.
Replacing the Drive Belt 4. Install the new drive belt, routing it as shown in Figure 31. NOTE: Route the new drive belt first around the engine If drive belt becomes worn, oil-soaked, excessively cracked, pulley, then the idler pulley, and finally around the drive frayed, or otherwise damaged, replace the belt.
Storage ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See “Changing the Engine Oil” section of this man ual). STORING THE SNOWTHROWER Immediately prepare your snow thrower for storage at CYLINDER the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 1.
Troubleshooting See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a service center/department. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Safety ignition key is not inserted. 1. Insert safety ignition key. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 3.
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PR121ES (96182001702) AUGER ASSEMBLY 06.03.001-F PART DESCRIPTION 532 44 27-59 BLADE 580 85 55-01 BEARING SUPPORT 532 43 76-22 BALL BEARING 812 00 00-28 RETAINING RING 817 06 04-08 SCREW 1/4-20 X 3/8...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PR121ES (96182001702) CHUTE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 43 76-41 CHUTE (BLACK) 532 43 76-43 DEFLECTOR (BLACK) 532 43 76-42 HANDLE (BLACK) 532 43 73-18 CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16-18 UNC X 1 873 97 05-00...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PR121ES (96182001702) HANDLE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 580 85 68-01 HANDLE ERGO SSST SHORT 580 86 05-01 BAIL ERGO SSST 532 19 15-74 BOLT HANDLE 532 19 19-38 KNOB WING 532 43 75-06 DECAL AUGER 06.07.002-C...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PR121ES (96182001702) DRIVE ASSEMBLY 06.01.001-A PART DESCRIPTION 580 85 53-01 IDLER ARM 532 16 60-43 IDLER PULLEY 532 43 48-59 RETURN SPRING 817 06 06-20 SCREW 3/8-16 X 1-1/4 (TORQUE 13-18 FT-LBS)
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PR121ES (96182001702) ENGINE ASSEMBLY 06.02.010-A PART DESCRIPTION 580 81 08-01 ENGINE LCT 208CC US PW3HK1865018E 580 85 02-01 KEY SWITCH 532 43 62-35 PRIMER BULB 532 43 48-57 SPACER ENGINE 532 43 55-78 SCREW 5/16-24 X 2.00 HHCS...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PR121ES (96182001702) FRAME ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 501 15 48-01 FRAME WELDMENT 872 11 04-07 BOLT CARRIAGE 1/4-20 X 7/8 532 44 21-46 SCRAPER SKIRT 580 50 26-01 BAR SCRAPER UHMW 532 19 17-30...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PR121ES (96182001702) SHROUD ASSEMBLY 06.04.004-B PART DESCRIPTION 584 99 03-03 PLENUM 584 98 99-06 NON-DRIVE COVER 584 99 00-06 DRIVE COVER SIDE 819 13 13-16 WASHER 13/32 X 13 X 16 16 GA.
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PR121ES (96182001702) SHROUD ASSEMBLY 06.04.011-F PART DESCRIPTION 532 44 33-99 TOP COVER 588 75 39-01 REAR UPPER COVER 817 41 13-12 BOLT 13-16 X .75 532 19 66-88 THREADED CLIP 532 43 48-68...