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5.5 HP 2 Stage
Snow Thrower
SKU #270-3250
Owner's Manual
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USING
THIS SNOW THROWER.
Thank you for purchasing a Yardworks ®snow thrower. This manual provides information
regarding the setup, operation, and maintenance of this product. We have made every effort to
ensure the accuracy of the information in this manual. The manufacturer reserves the
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TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES ........................................................................ 3 PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................................................................................... 6 SNOW THROWER COMPONENTS ......................................................................... 7 ENGINE COMPONENTS ...................................................................................... 8 ASSEMBLY ..........................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES Pleasefamiliarizeyourselfwith thefollowing safetysymbolsandwords: The safety alert symbol A is used with one of the safety words (DANGER, CAUTION, or WARNING) to alert you to hazards. Please pay attention to these hazard notices both in this manual and on the snow thrower. DANGER: Indicates a hazard that will result in serious injury or death if instructions are not followed. WARNING: Indicates a strong possibility of causing serious injury or death if instructions are
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A WARNING: Foreign objects entering the auger or impeller can create clogs, jams, projectiles, and other dangerous conditions. • Do not use in the path of wires, doormats, snow toys, or other foreign objects. • If the snow thrower intakes a foreign object, stop the engine, wait for the auger and impeller to stop rotating, and inspect the snow thrower for damage. • Turn off the engine and make sure that all moving parts have stopped before clearing any clogs or jams. • If the snow thrower makes a
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A WARNING: In addition to the above warnings please note the following precautions that should be followed when operating this or ANY machine. • Read all manuals and warning labels before using a machine. • Never operate a machine with any guard or cover removed. • Remove all adjusting keys and wrenches before use. • Do not allow children or uninstructed persons to operate. • Use the right tool. Do not force the tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. • Do not wear loose cl
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PACKAGE CONTENTS Your snow thrower comes with the items listed below. Please check to see that all of the following items are included with your snow thrower. O If you are missing components DO NOT RETURN TO STORE, please call (888) 315-3080 M-F 8-5 CT for customer service. ITEM LIST Handle Snow thrower assembly & Chute rotation Chute assembly handle Replacement Drive speed shear bolts control handle (2 pcs) Instruction Assembly manual and hardware registration card Set of three Spark plug wrenc
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SNOW THROWER COMPONENTS Please familiarize yourself with the locations and functions of the various components and controls of the snow thrower. 2 3 4 \ 5 \ 7 (internal) t0 (1) Drive Control- Drives the snow thrower at the (7) Impeller- Spinniug mechanisln that works to propel snow out the chute. pre-selected speed and direction when depressed. (2) Handle- Hold the snow thrower here when using. (8) Auger Shield- A shroud that covers the auger. This (3) Auger Control- Rotates the auger when is th
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ENGINE COMPONENTS Please familiarize yourself with the locations and functions of the various components and controls of the engine portion of the snow thrower. 9 10 (1) Recoil Starter Handle- Pull-cord for starting (6) Exhaust- Outlet for air from engine combustion. engine. (7) Air cleaner- a removable, cleanable element that (2) Throttle Lever- Use to control engine speed. limits the amount of dirt pulled into the engfue. This should be set to the highest speed when using (8) Fuel Cap- Access
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ASSEMBLY In order to best protect the snow thrower while in the package, this product comes with some components disassembled. Please complete the following assembly steps before proceeding to use the snow thrower. For ease of assembly, we recommend attaching the components in the order listed in this manual. If after reading this section, you are unsure about how to perform any of the steps please call (888) 315-3080 M-F 8-5 CT for customer service Chute Assembly To attach the chute to the snow
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NOTE:For easiestassembly, we recommend not attachingthelower boltof eachhandle bracketuntil after assembling thechuterotationhandle,augeranddrive handlecables, anddrive speedcontrollever. Figure 2- Handle Assembly Attaching Drive Speed Control Lever To attach the drive speed control lever, slide it through the drive speed selection hole in the handle and attach it at the base of the snow thrower using two bolts and two nuts as shown in figure 3. Do not worry about the position of the handle in t
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Chute Rotation Handle To attach the chute rotation handle: 1. Remove the handle grip from the handle by removing the screw at the end (see figure 4). 2. Slide the end of the chute rotation handle, with the grip removed, through the eye hole on the snow thrower handle as shown in figure 4 a. 3. Slide the other end of the chute rotation handle through the hole near the base of the chute. Line the spiral of the handle up with the grooves in the base of the chute (see figure 4b).. 4. Insert the fast
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NOTE: When attaching the cables, be sure they are properly threaded through the main handle. The auger control cable should fit through the hole next to the speed selector. The drive control cable should fit in the handle groove on the other side of the speed selector. C TIGHTEN b Figure 5- Cable attachment 12
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PREPARING THE SNOW THROWER FOR USE _ The following section describes steps you must follow to prepare the snow thrower for use. If after reading this section, you are unsure about how to perform any of the steps please call (888) 315-3080 M-F 8-5 CT for customer service. Failure to perform these steps properly can damage the snow thrower or shorten its life. Visually Inspect the Snow Thrower Before using the snow thrower for the first time, be sure that the machine is properly assembled (see the
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5. Remove the oil filler cap again and inspect the attached dipstick. Oil should now be visible on the stick. Ifoil is not visible on the stick, you may need to add more oil and repeat steps 4 and 5. 6. Replace the oil filler cap and screw tightly. NOTE: Even if you have previously measured 21 ounces ofoil, some spillage is common when adding oil to the crankcase. Always ensure that the engine has sufficient oil by checking the dipstick. See Figure 6 for proper oil level. ,9399U J::IV3J Figure 5
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IMPORTANT: • Never use an oil/gasoline mixture. • Never use old gas. • Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank. • Gas can age in the tank and make it hard to start up the snow thrower in the future. Never store the snow thrower for extended periods of time with fuel in the tank. Adjust Skid Shoes Adjustment of the skid shoes governs the height above the ground at which the auger shield operates. For clearing snow from concrete, asphalt, and other smooth surfaces, it is best to set the auger
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OPERATION _ Before starting the snow thrower, make sure you have read and performed the steps in the "Preparing the Snow Thrower for Use" section of this manual. If you are unsure about how to perform any of the steps in this manual please call (888) 315- 3080 M-F 8-5 CT for customer service. Starting the Snow Thrower To start up the snow thrower, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the engine fuel valve lever to the "on" position (see figure 8). 2. Move the choke lever to the closed position a
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5. Pull on the recoil starter handle slowly until a slight resistance is felt (see figure 10) then pull quickly to start the engine. Return cord gently into the machine. Never allow the cord to snap back. 6. If engine fails to start, repeat step 5. NOTE: After repeated attempts to start the engine, please consult the troubleshooting guide before attempting again. If problems persist please call (888) 315-3080 M-F 8-5 CT. 7. Once the engine has started and run for about a minute, move the choke l
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You can adjust the drive speed and direction using the drive speed control lever. Be sure to release both the auger control handle and the drive control handle before adjusting the drive speed control lever. As you use the snow thrower, you may want to adjust the chute outlet direction. Be sure to release both the auger control handle and the drive control handle before adjusting the chute outlet direction. Figure 11- Adjusting Chute Outlet Direction Figure 12- Adjusting Drive Speed and Directio
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STOPPING THE SNOW THROWER When you are finished using the snow thrower, perform the following steps to shut it down: 1. Move the snow thrower away from any snow piles. 2. Run the auger and impeller for 30 seconds to clear any remaining snow inside the snow thrower. . Set the engine switch to the "off' position. This will stop the motor. 4. Move the fuel valve lever to the "off' position. 5. Dust snow off of all snow thrower surfaces. WARNING: Allow the snow thrower to cool for several minutes be
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MAINTENANCE/CARE Proper routine maintenance of the snow thrower will help prolong its life. Please perform maintenance checks and operations according the schedule in figure 14. If you have questions about any of the maintenance procedures listed in this manual, please call (888) 315-3080 M-F 8-5CT. CAUTION: Never perform maintenance operations while the snow thrower is running. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Mechanism Function Frequency Auger and Impeller Clear jams As necessary Tires Before
