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Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...oline 14 Adjust Skid Shoes 15 OPERATION 16 Starting the Snow Thrower 16 Using the Snow Thrower 17 STOPPING THE SNOW THROWER 19 STORAGE TRANSPORT PROCEDURES 19 MAINTENANCE CARE 20 Cleaning the Snow Thr...

Page 3: ...as is both odorless and colorless Even if you do not see or smell gas carbon monoxide may still be present Breathing this poison can lead to headaches dizziness drowsiness and eventually death Use out...

Page 4: ...re cold slippery and otherwise naturally hazardous Take precautions when operating machinery in these conditions Always wear warm clothing and shoes intended for slippery surfaces Always operate in da...

Page 5: ...do a job for which it was not designed Do not wear loose clothing neckties or jewelry that can get caught in moving parts Wear a protective hair covering to contain long hair Do not wear open toed sh...

Page 6: ...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 Drive speed...

Page 7: ...now thrower 5 Chute Rotation Handle Use to adjust throwing direction of snow exhausted from the chute 6 Wheel Traction Drive Lock Pin that locks the wheel into the automatic drive system 7 Impeller Sp...

Page 8: ...er Controls flow of fuel into the engine 4 Choke Lever Adjusts the amount of air let into the engine 5 Spark plug Provides proper engine ignition 6 Exhaust Outlet for air from engine combustion 7 Air...

Page 9: ...e to the snow output port on the snow thrower as shown in figure 1 2 Place one of the brackets underneath the chute with the raised groove of the bracket facing up see figure la Line up the holes in t...

Page 10: ...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 t...

Page 11: ...nds of the pin to hold the pin in place 5 Reattach the grip to the chute rotation handle HOLE HANDLE _DLE GRIP b Figure 4 Chute Rotation Handle Assembly Drive Control and Auger Control able Assembly T...

Page 12: ...rly 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 spe...

Page 13: ...heck the tire pressure The pressure of the two tires should be equal and in the range of 20 24 PSI for each tire to ensure the best performance The pressure can be checked using an ordinary tire press...

Page 14: ...ched 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 these steps to check the proper oil level Once you have ensured the engin...

Page 15: ...d to avoid dirt and gravel from entering the auger The optimal height of the shield will vary depending on the type of surface being cleared Surfaces with larger gravel or stones would require a more...

Page 16: ...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 as shown in figure 7 NOTE If you have...

Page 17: ...in front of the snow thrower is free from people animals objects and all other obstructions except for snow 2 Adjust the chute outlet to the desired direction Turn the chute rotation handle clockwise...

Page 18: ...Drive Speed and Direction CHUTE DEFLECTOR The angle of the chute deflector controls the throwing distance of the snow leaving the chute Raising the angle will increase the throwing distance Lowering...

Page 19: ...l minutes before touching areas that become hot during use CAUTION Allowing gas to sit in the snow thrower fuel tank for long periods of time without use can make it difficult to start the snow throwe...

Page 20: ...s Shear Pins Clear jams check pressure check level replace check clean check clean check gas level Empty As necessary Before each use Before each use Every 50 hours or as needed Every 10 hours Every 5...

Page 21: ...ot force it out Call the customer service line at 888 315 3080 Checking Tire Pressure TIMELINE Before each use for best performance To get the best performance from your snow thrower the pressure in t...

Page 22: ...htcing the Oil TIMELINE You should drain and replace the oil in the crankcase every 50 hours or when dirty To drain the oil from the crankcase 1 Place a bucket near the engine to catch oil as it drain...

Page 23: ...top of the air filter and remove the plastic case see figure 19 2 Unscrew the wing nut that holds the metal air filter bracket to the machine Remove the metal bracket with sponge attached 3 Slide the...

Page 24: ...y dirt from around the spark plug base and then re gap the spark plug 5 Screw the spark plug back into its place on the engine using the spark plug wrench Replace the spark plug cap Figure 20 Removing...

Page 25: ...carburetor Adjusdng Drh e and Auger Cables TIMELINE As needed Over time the tension in the cables that lead to the drive control and auger control handles may loosen Ideally the cables should be just...

Page 26: ...tains two shear pins one on each end of the auger shaft as shown in figure 24 A clog or jam in the auger may cause one or both of the shear pins to break This is a safety mechanism to protect the rest...

Page 27: ...G IMPORTANT If trouble persists please call our customer help line at 888 315 3080 M F 8 5 Problem Engine will not start or runs poorly Cause Engine switch is set Lo off Fuel valve lever is set to clo...

Page 28: ...is set too low Drive handle is not depressed Drive handle cable is oose Speed is not 3roperly engaged Tire inflation is poor Tire pins are not engaged Depress auger drive handle Adjust tension in cab...

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Page 30: ...3 3 1 23 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 27 1 1 1 1 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 set 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 sets 2 2 1 1 2 Part Part Description Quantity 56 8 lmll Flax washer 3 57 M8 x 20 Hex screws 1 58 l _nslmssion piffle5 1 59 _tl...

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Page 33: ...STOP SWITCH ASSY 1 48 _COIL STARTER ASSY 1 49 _ LANGE BOLT M6 8 3 50 _TAKE PIPE GASKET 1 51 2ARBETRETOR INSULATING PLATE 1 96 E ONTROL ASSY 1 97 HROTTLE RETURN SPRLNG 1 98 3OVERNOR ROD 1 99 _O 7EI_NO...

Page 34: ...l have the same warranty period as the original product To exercise the warranty DO NOT RETURN TO RETAILER Instead call the toll free Customer Service number 888 315 3080 and you will be instructed on...

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