Eskimo 6400 - Manual (Page 18)

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WARNING: For safety and to pro-
tect the machine, use only original
equipment shear bolts.
To replace a broken shear bolt, proceed as fol-
lows. Extra shear bolts are provided in the as-
sembly parts bag.
1. (Figure 2) Move the throttle control (13) to
the stop position. Disengage all controls.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire. Make sure
all moving parts have stopped.
3. (Figure 9) Lubricate the auger shaft Zerk
fitting (1), if equipped, with a grease gun.
4. (Figure 21) Align the hole in the auger with
the hole in the auger shaft. Install the new
shear bolt (2), spacer (3) and locknut (4).
5. Connect the spark plug wire.
How To Prepare The Snow Thrower For
Storage
WARNING: Do not remove gasoline
while inside a building, near a fire,
or while you smoke. Gasoline
fumes can cause an explosion or a fire.
1. Drain the fuel tank.
2. Let the engine run until it is out of gasoline.
3. Drain the oil from the warm engine. Fill the
engine crankcase with new oil.
4. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder.
Pour one ounce of oil into the cylinder. Slow-
ly pull the recoil-start grip so that the oil will
protect the cylinder. Install a new spark plug
in the cylinder.
5. Thoroughly clean the snow thrower.
6. Lubricate all lubrication points. See the Main-
tenance section.
7. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
securely fastened. Inspect all visible moving
parts for damage, breakage and wear. Re-
place if necessary.
8. Cover the bare metal parts of the blower
housing, auger, and the impeller with spray
rust preventative lubricant.
9. Put the unit in a building that has good ven-
tilation.
10.If the machine must be stored outdoors,
block up the snow thrower to be sure the en-
tire machine is off the ground.
11. Cover the snow thrower with a suitable pro-
tective cover that does not retain moisture.
Do not use plastic.
How To Order Replacement Parts
The replacement parts are shown either on the
back pages of this Instruction Book or in a
separate Parts List Book.
Use only manufacturer’s authorized or approved
replacement parts.
Do not use attachments or accessories not
specifically
recommended for this unit. In order to obtain
proper replacement parts you must supply the
model number (see nameplate).
Replacement parts, except for the engine,
transmission, transaxle or differential, are
available from the store where the product was
purchased, a service shop recommended by the
store or from a “Adisam Inc.1-800-345-6007
When ordering the following information is
required:
(1) The Model Number
(2) Serial Number
(3) Part Number
(4) Quantity
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Difficult starting Defective spark plug. Replace spark plug.
Water or dirt in fuel system. Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with
fresh fuel.
Engine runs erratic Blocked fuel line, empty gas tank, or stale
gasoline
Clean fuel line; check fuel supply; add fresh
gasoline
Engine stalls Unit running on CHOKE. Set choke lever to RUN position.
Engine runs erratic;
Loss of power
Water or dirt in fuel system. Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with
fresh fuel.
Excessive vibration Loose parts: damaged impeller Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark
plug wire. Tighten all bolts and make all
necessary repairs. If vibration continues, have
the unit serviced by a competent repairman.
Unit fails to propel itself Drive belt loose or damaged. Replace drive belt.
Incorrect adjustment of traction drive cable Adjust traction drive cable.
Worn or damaged friction wheel. Replace friction wheel.
Unit fails to discharge snow Auger drive belt loose or damaged. Adjust auger drive belt; replace if damaged.
Auger control cable not adjusted correctly. Adjust auger control cable.
Shear bolt broken Replace shear bolt
Discharge chute clogged. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark
plug wire. Clean discharge chute and inside of
auger housing.
Foreign object lodged in auger Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark
plug wire. Remove object from auger.