1150 SERIES B&S ENGINE - 30" TWO-STAGE POWER-PROPELLED SNOW THROWER - OWNER’S MANUAL - Safe Operation Practices

Oct 23, 2026

Owner’s manual for a 1150 Series B&S engine 30-inch two-stage power-propelled snow thrower, covering assembly, operation, maintenance, service and adjustments, and repair parts. Emphasizes safe walk-behind snow thrower practices, including hazard awareness, disabling the spark plug wire, keeping bystanders away, proper winter attire, and safe fuel handling. Provides training and preparation instructions, warnings about rotating parts, hot engine components and exhaust chemicals, and operational steps for stopping, inspecting, and unclogging.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

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Pages44

Reading Time1 h 51 min

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Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers

Training

Preparation

Warnings and Cautions

Operation

OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. 944.523050 Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 1150 SERIES B&S ENGINE 30" TWO-STAGE POWER-PROPELLED SNOW THROWER • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Service and Adjustments • Repair Parts Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty. Sears Canada, Inc. , Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8 585503927 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. | | Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. | | --- | --- | | | WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place it where it cannot contact plug in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs. | | | WARNING: This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, drivewaysand other ground level surfaces. Caution should be exercised while using on sloping surfaces. Do not use snow thrower on surfaces above ground level such as roofs of residences, garages, porches or other such structures or buildings. | Training 1. Read, understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operating this unit. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. 2. Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction. 3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children. 4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating the snow thrower in reverse. Preparation 1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects. 2. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine (motor) . 3. Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate winter garments. Avoid loose fitting clothing that can get caught in moving parts. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces. 4. Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable (a) Use an approved fuel container. (b) Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine. (c) Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. (d) Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground, away from your vehicle, before filling. (e) When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. | | WARNING: Snow throwers have exposed rotating parts, which can cause severe injury from contact, or from material thrown from the discharge chute. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, small children and pets at all times including startup. | | --- | --- | | | | | | CAUTION: Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after engine has stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas. | | | WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. | (f) Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times, until refueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device. (g) Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel. (h) If fuel is spilled on clot

FAQs

What safety steps are required before setup, transporting, adjusting, or making repairs?

Always disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot contact the plug to prevent accidental starting.

How should fuel be handled to avoid hazards and protect the product warranty?

Use gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10); exceeding 10% ethanol voids the product warranty. Refuel outdoors with extreme care, never fill a running or hot engine, and replace the gas cap securely while wiping any spilled fuel.

What should be done if the snow thrower strikes a foreign object or begins vibrating abnormally?

Stop the engine, remove the spark plug wire (and disconnect electric motor cords), inspect for damage, repair before restarting, and check immediately for the cause of abnormal vibration.

Oct 23, 2026

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