Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product E285 Yard Machines
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PRINTED IN U .S.A. Oper ator’ s Man ual FORM NO . 770-10540C.fm (7/2003) IMPOR T ANT : Read saf ety rules and instr uctions carefully bef ore operating equipment.
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Op eration Practic es .............. ............. ................ ............. ................ .......... 3 Assembling Your Snow Thrower ................ ............. ................ ............. .
3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury.
4 5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 6. Do not ope rate machine while u nder the infl uence of alcohol or drugs. 7. Muffler and engine become hot an d can cause a burn.
5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER Unpacking From Carton • Cut along corners of the carto n and lay it down flat. Remove packing material. • Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., operator’s manu al, etc.). • Roll unit out of carton.
6 SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER Figure 3 Auger Control Handle Located on the upper handle, the auger control hand le is used to engage and diseng age the auger. The snow thrower is designed to propel by the rotation of the auger. Pull th e auger control handle back against the upper handle to engage the auger; release to disengage .
7 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Before Starting • The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety . Attach spark plu g wire to spark plug before starting. Gas and Oil Fill-Up • Check oil and gasoline level and ad d if necessary. Follow related instructions in the separate en gine manual packed with your snow thr ower.
8 T o Stop Engine • To stop e ngine, turn ignit ion key counter-clockwise. Disconnect the spark plug wire fr om the spark plug to prevent accidental st arting while equipment is unattended .
9 SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Shave Plate • To check the adjustmen t of the shave plate, place the unit on a level surf ace. See F igure 6. T he wheels, shave plate and aug ers should all contact level surface. Note that if the shave plate is adjusted too high, sn ow may blow under the housing.
10 SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER Replacing Belt • Remove the belt cover by remo ving five hex screws. See Figure 8. Figure 8 • Pull up on the idler pulley and slip the belt of f the engine and auger pulley. See Figure 9. Figure 9 • Reassemb le new belt.
11 SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NOTE: For repairs beyond the mino r adjustments listed above, contact your ne arest authorized service representative or call 1-800-800-7 310 for the Customer Supp ort Center. Refer to th e engine manual for more engine rela ted inform ation.
12 10 SECTION 9: PARTS LIST FOR MODELS 285, E285, 295 & E295 41 39 44 35 35 44 35 44 33 43 42 18 3 14 21 8 20 10 28 22 4 1 13 11 21 2 16 7 29 12 17 25 22 28 19 15 30 6 9 9 13 31 23 27 CABLE T O BE.
13 NOTE: For painted parts , please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add th e applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacement part. For instance, if a part numbered 700 - xxxx is painted powder black, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0637.
14 Models 285, E285, 295 & E295 REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION 1 710-04071 Carriage Screw , 5/16-18 x 1.0 2 710-0451 Carriage Bo lt, 5/16-18 x.
15 Models 285, E285, 295 & E295 REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION 1 629-0071 Extension Cord 2 710-0157 He x Screw , 5/16-24 x .75 3 710-0409 He x Screw , 5/16-24 x 1.75 4 710-0654A Self T apping Screw , 3/8-16 x 1.00 5 710-0751 He x Screw , 1/4-20 x .
MANUF A CTURER’S LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its poss essions and territo ries.
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