Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 270-3250 Sears
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5.5 HP 2 Stage Snow Thrower SKU #270-3250 Owner's Manual DO NOT RETURN TO STORE Questions? Problems? Please call our customer help line: (888) 315-3080 M-F 84 CT IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS SNOW THROWER. Thank you for purchasing a Yardworks ® snow thrower.
TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES ........................................................................ 3 PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................................................................................... 6 SNOW THROWER COMPONENTS .
GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES Please familiarizeyourself with the following safety symbols andwords: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 t0 7 (internal) (1) Drive Control- Drives the snow thrower at the pre-selected speed and direction when depressed.
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 engine. (2) Throttle Lever- Use to control engine speed.
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.
NOTE: For easiest assembly, we recommend not attaching the lower bolt of each handle bracket until after assembling the chute rotationhandle, auger anddrive handle cables, anddrive speed control lever.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
STOPPING THE SNOW THROWER When you are finished using the snow thrower, perform the following steps to shut it down: 1. 2. . 4. 5. Move the snow thrower away from any snow piles. Run the auger and impeller for 30 seconds to clear any remaining snow inside the snow thrower.
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.
Clearing Auger or Impeller Jams A WARNING: The auger and impeller rotate at fast speeds that can cause damage or even amputation to body parts. Even if you do not see the auger or impeller rotating, they may start at any time if the engine is running.
. that performs well in cold conditions. The telnperamre conditions and recommended oil grade will vary by geographic area. Once you have ensured the engine oil level is correct, replace the oil filler cap and screw tightly.
After you have drained the dirty oil, refill the crankcase with fresh auto motor oil. To fill the crankcase, perform the steps listed in the "Checking/Adding Oil" portion of this MAINTENANCE section. NOTE: Never dispose of used motor oil in the trash or down a drain.
Spark Plug Maintenance TIMELINE: Every 100 hours or as needed. The spark plug is important for proper engine operation. A good spark plug should be intact, free of deposits, and properly gapped. To inspect your spark plug: 1. Pull on the spark plug cap to remove it.
7. Replace the bolt on the carburetor. 8. Store the emptied gasoline in a suitable place. _k CAUTION: Do not store fuel from one season to another. A[k CAUTION: Never pour gasoline down a drain or in a gutter. Call your local authorities to dispose of gas properly.
Replacing Shear Pins A WARNING: The auger and impeller rotate at fast speeds that can cause damage or even amputation to body parts. Even if you do not see the auger or impeller rotating, they may start at any time if the engine is running. • Always turn off the engine before attempting to clear any clogs or jams.
SPECIFICATIONS Snow Thrower Clearing Width Throwing Distance Chute Rotation Wheel Drive Speeds Dimensions Dry Mass Engine 22 Inches Max. 50 feet 180 degrees Pneumatic, tubeless, size 4.10-6 N.H.S. Forward: 0.9, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, 2.5 MPH Reverse: 0.9, 1.2 MPH L = 35.
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SNOW THROWER PARTS LIST Part # 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 4O 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 5O 51 52 53 54 55 Part Description _andle assembly _uger and chive conr_ot handles _ubber cap _8x50 He.
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PART # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 ENGINE PARTS LIST PART DESCRIPTION _LANGE BOLT ( M6'12 ) _EAD COV.
45 _'LANGE BOLT ( M6'16 ) 1 46 :AN COVER COMP 1 47 ENGINE 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 _O7EI_NOR SPRING ] 100 .
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR YARDWORKS _'s_ SNOW THROWER Remember to save your receipt and to accurately fill out and mail your product registration card.
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