® Operator's Manual SNOW THROWER MODELS 1028 1130 Storm Tracker Model 1028 Shown IMPORTANT: WARNING: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS This unit is equipped with an internal combustion CAREFULLY engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page 3 5 6 Important Safe Operation Practices Assembling Your Snow Thrower Know Your Snow Thrower Operating Your Snow Thrower Making Adjustments Maintaining Your Snow Thrower 8 11 12 Content Servicing Your Snow Thrower Trouble Shooting Illustrated Parts Page 14 17 18 Commercial Warranty Residential Warranty 31 32 FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower.
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5. Never runanengine indoors orinapoorlyventilated MAINTENANCE ANDSTORAGE area.Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper odorless anddeadly gas. operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance and 6. Donotoperate machine whileundertheinfluence of adjustment sections of this manual. alcohol ordrugs. 7. Muffler andengine become hotandcancause aburn.Do 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine disengage all controls and stop engine.
SECTION2: ASSEMBLING YOURSNOWTHROWER Unpacking end of each cable) is attached to its actuator bracket. • Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the two plastic wing nuts, cupped washers and carriage bolts previously removed. Attach these hardware on the lower hole in the handles. See Figure 2. Tighten the two wing nuts already in place on the upper holes and secure the handles firmly.
If notalreadyattached, slipthecablesthatrunfrom thehandlepaneltothechuteassembly intothe cableguidelocatedontopoftheengine.See Figure3. Cable • Plug the wire from the headlight into the alternator lead coming from the right side of the engine underneath the fuel tank. Cable Guide Alternator Lead J Lar_ _ute NOTE: Wheels are omitted from illustration for clarity.
Thedrivecontrolalsolocksthe augercontrolso you • Counterclockwise to discharge to the right. can turn the chute directional control without interruptingthe snowthrowingprocess.If the auger Clean-0utTool controlis engagedalongwith the drivecontrol,the The clean-out tool is designed to clear a clogged chute. operatorcan releasethe augercontrol(on the left Refer to page 10 for instructions on how to properly use handle)andthe augerswill remainengaged.Release it. bothcontrolstostoptheaugersandtrackdrive.
Headlight Lever The headlight is on whenever the engine is running. TrackLock Lever The track lock lever is located on the right side of the snow thrower and is used to select the position of the auger housing and the method of track operation. Move the lever to the right, then forward or backward to one of the three positions. See Figure 6. Snow Transport:Raises the front end of the snow thrower for easy transport.
• • • • • Rotatechokeknobto FULLchokeposition(cold enginestart).Ifengineiswarm,placechokeinOFF positioninsteadofFULL. Pushprimerbuttontwoor threetimesforcold enginestart,makingsuretocoverventholein primerbuttonwhenpushing.DONOTuseprimerto restarta warmengineaftera shortshutdown. Pushstarterbuttontostartengine. Whenenginestarts,releasestarterbutton,and movechokegraduallytoOFF.Ifenginefalters, movechokeimmediately toFULLandthen gradually toOFF.
• Confirmthattheaugerhascompletely stopped rotatingandshowsNOsignsofmotion. IMPORTANT:If theaugershowsANYsignsofrotating, immediately returntotheoperator'spositionandshut offtheengine.WaitforALLmovingpartstostopbefore re-adjusting theaugercontrol. • Toreadjustthecontrolcable,loosenthehexjam nutontheaugercontrolcable"Z"fitting. • Rotatethecouplingendofthecable counterclockwise toprovidemoreslack. • Retighten thehexjamnut.SeeFigure7. • RepeatAugerControlTesttoverifyproper adjustment hasbeenachieved.
SECTION5: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NEVER attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator's manual. • Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on the auger housing. See Figure 9. Frame Cover ChuteAssembly The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by changing the angle of the upper chute. Move the chute tilt control forward to decrease the distance, toward the rear to increase.
ShiftRodAdjustment Skid Shoes To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows: The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted. See Figure 12. • • • • Remove the hairpin clip and slide the shift rod connector up, to separate the upper shift rod from the lower shift rod. See Figure 11. Place the shift lever into the sixth (6) position. Rotate the shift arm clockwise (from the operator's position) as faras it will go.
Drive/ Auger Control Lock The cams on the ends of the control rods which Auger Shaft • At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger shaft and spray lubricant inside the shaft. See Figure 14. • On Model 1028 only, grease fittings can be found at either end of the auger shaft. Lubricate with a grease gun once a season. interlock the drive and auger controls must be lubricated at least once a season or every 25 hours of operation. The cams can be accessed beneath the handle panel.
SECTION7: SERVICING YOURSNOWTHROWER WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all controls and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.
• • • • • • DriveBelt Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic film under the gas cap. Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on its auger housing. Refer to Figure 9. Remove the six self-tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower. • • • Roll the front and rear auger belts off the engine pulley. See Figure 17. Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the auger housing. See Figure 18.
• Lightly tap the hex nut to dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of frame before removing the hex nut and bell washer from left end of shaft. Shift Rod Assembly A Spacer _procket Track O Assembly B Screws Friction Wheel Rubber / /, /' Hub ..' ,/ /' / / Friction Wheel z Plates Figure 20 • • • • • Move the gear shaft to the right and slide the friction wheel assembly from the shaft. See Figure 21A. Remove the four screws from the friction wheel assembly. See Figure 21B.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. • • Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust. Remove spark plug and pour one ounce of engine oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. Cover spark plug hole with rag. Crank engine several times to distribute oil. Replace spark plug. • Follow the lubrication recommendations the Maintenance Section.
SECTION9: PARTSLISTFORMODELS1028 & 1130 54 84 60 59 _8o 36 82_ 11 Part of handle panel for reference only \ 22 9 .
Models1028& 1130 Ref. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. Part No. 684-0008A 747-0737t 705-5204A* 710-0449 710-0458 710-0643 710-0788 710-1880 711-0677 712-04063 710-0703 714-0104 720-0201A Ref. Part Description No. Shift Arm Assembly Chute Directional Control Chute Directional Control Carriage Screw 5/16-18 x 2.25 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.75 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.
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Model1028 Ref. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. Part No. 714-0507 756-0178 784-5632B 710-0347 738-0281 736-0174 732-0611 712-3068 710-0642 711-04283 05931A 741-0309 710-0451 705-5226 684-04132 712-04063 714-0161 715-04021 717-0528A 717-0526 731-2635 731-2643 718-04071 790-00087 721-0325 710-0726 Ref. Part Description No. Cotter Pin Flat Idler 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50.
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Model1130 Ref. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. Part No. 714-0507 756-0178 784-5632B 710-0347 738-0281 736-0174 732-0611 712-3068 710-0642 711-04282 05931A 741-0309 710-0451 705-5226 684-04137 712-04063 714-0161 715-04021 717-0528A 717-0526 731-2635 731-2643 718-04071 790-00138 721-0325 710-0726 Ref. Part Description No. Cotter Pin Flat Idler 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46.
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Models1028& 1130 Ref. No. Part No. Part Description 1. 710-0896 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-14 x.625 2. 731-1324 Belt Cover 3. 732-0710 Extension Spring 4. 710-0627 Hex Screw 5/16-24 x.75 5. 710-3005 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16 x 1.25 6. 05896A Drive Clutch Idler Bracket 7. 748-0234 Shoulder Spacer 8. 756-0987 Pulley Half 9. 754-0346 V-Belt 10. 756-0986 Pulley Half 11. 736-0270 Bell Washer 12. 710-0230 Hex Cap Screw 1/4-28 x.50 13. 756-0313 Flat Idler 14. 710-1245B 15.
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Models1028&1130 Ref. No. Part No. Ref. Part Description No. Part No. Part Description 1. 784-5648 Frame Cover 22. 736-0270 Bell Washer.265 ID x.75 OD 2. 710-0896 Tap Screw 1/4-14 x.625 23. 736-0176 Flat Washer 1/4 ID x.93 OD 741-1111 Hex Flange Bearing 3. 748-0190 Spacer.508 ID x.75 OD 24. 4. 732-0264 Extension Spring 25. 710-0643 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 1" 748-0234 Shoulder Spacer 5. 712-0711 Jam Nut 3/8-24 26. 6. 736-0105 Bell Washer.401 ID x.87 OD 27.
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Models1028& 1130 Ref. No. Part No. Ref. No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 1. 720-0223 Grip 29. 618-0169A Track/Steering 2. 710-0726 Tap Screw, 5/16-12 x.750 30. 683-0024 Track Hub Ass'y 3. 784-5642 Track Lockout Plate 31. 713-0437 Chain 4. 710-0157 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-24 x.75 32. 741-0339 Flange Bearing 5. 736-0242 Bell Washer,.34 ID x.872 OD 33. 736-0287 Flat Washer,.793 6. 684-0038 Track Lock Handle Assembly 34. 611-0053 Axle Assembly 7.
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