Use and Care Manual

ManualsBrandsYARD FORCE ManualsGas Snow Blowers24 in. Dual-Stage Gas Snow Blower with Electric Start

1. Look around and underneath the engine for

signs of oil or gasoline leaks.

2. Remove any excessive dirt or debris,

starter.

3. Look for signs of damage.

4. Check that all shields and covers are in

place, and all nuts, bolts, and screws are

tightened.

1. There is no fuel or oil in the engine. Fill

(see"maintenance")

2. Check the fuel level.

3. Check the oil level.

OPERATION

1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make

certain the metal loop on the end of the spark

plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened

securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.

2. Make certain both the auger control and

drive control are in the disengaged (released)

position.

3. Move throttle control to FAST (rabbit)

position. Insert ignition key into slot. Make

sure it snaps into place. Do not attempt to

turn the key.

4. Make sure fuel valve lever is in the ON

position.

The engine cannot start without the key is

fully inserted into the ignition switch.

Electric Starter

Determine that your home’s wiring is a two-wire

grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you

are not certain.

WARNING: The optional electric starter is

equipped with a grounded two-wire power

plug, and is designed to operate on 120 volt

AC household current. It must be used with a

properly grounded two-prong receptacle at all

times to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

If your home’s wiring system is not a grounded

system, do not use this electric starter under any

conditions.

If your home electrical system is grounded, but a

two-hole extension cord is not available, do not

use your snow blower’s electric starter.

Follow all instructions carefully prior to operating

the electric starter.

If you have all of the above, proceed as follows:

1) Plug the extension cord into the outlet

located on the engine’s surface. Plug the

other end of extension cord into a 120-volt,

grounded, AC outlet in a well-ventilated area.

2) Place choke control to FULL choke position

(for a cold engine start).

If the engine is already warm, place choke

control in the OFF position instead of FULL.

3) Push the primer two or three times for

cold engine start, , marking sure to cover

vent hole in the center of the primer when

pushing.

DO NOT use primer to restart a warm

engine after a short shutdown.

4) Push start button to start engine.

5) Once the engine starts, release starter

button.

6) AS the engine warms, slowly rotate the

choke control to the OFF position. if the

engine falters, quickly rotate the choke

control back to FULL and then slowly into the

OFF position again.

7) When disconnecting the extension cord,

always unplug the end at the wall outlet

then unplug the opposite end from the

snowblower.

Recoil Starter

1. Rotate choke control to FULL choke

position (cold engine start).

If the engine is already warm, place choke

control in the OFF position instead of FULL.

2. Push the primer two or three times for cold

engine start, making sure to cover vent hole

in the center of the primer when pushing.

DO NOT use primer to restart a warm

engine after a short shutdown.

Additional priming maybe necessary if the

temperature is below -10°.

with fuel and add 5W-30 prior to first use.

Summary of content (11 pages)

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. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. system, do not use this electric starter under any conditions. If your home electrical system is grounded, but a two-hole extension cord is not available, do not use your snow blower’s electric starter. Follow all instructions carefully prior to operating the electric starter. Look around and underneath the engine for signs of oil or gasoline leaks. Remove any excessive dirt or debris, starter. Look for signs of damage.
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3. Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull the rope out. At the point where it becomes slightly harder to pull the rope, slowly allow the rope to recoil. 3. stroke. Do not release the handle and allow it 4. 2. handle and allow it to slowly recoil. 5. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the OFF position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate the choke control back to the FULL position and then slowly into the OFF position again.
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Fig. 13 The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when pushed down to the end (tortoise) completely. (See Fig.13) Fig. 16 The chute directional control is located on the panel of the snowblower. To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute directional control as follows: Crank control joystick clockwise to discharge to the right. Crank control joystick counterclockwise to discharge to the left.(See Fig. 16).
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3. When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger housing. Squeeze the drive control against the handle and snow thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop. Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out through the chute assembly. The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip.
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Fig. 19 Fig. 17 and sealed at the factory. If disassembled from any reason, lubricate with 160g of new grease. to the seals could result. Be sure the vent plug is free of grease in order to relieve pressure. The gear (hex) shaft (FIG.18A) should be lubricated at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation. 1. Remove the lower frame cover by removing the two screws which secure it. 2. Apply a light coating of an all-weather multipurpose grease to the hex shaft. (See FIG.18).
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housing and the new shave plate is 2-4 mm above the ground. Tighten securely. Fig. 23 To remove and replace your snowblower's auger belt, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. (See Fig.21). Fig. 21 4A. Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley(See Fig.24A) 4B. Unhook the support bracket spring from the frame(See Fig.24B) Fig. 24A Drain the gasoline from the snowblower, or place of plastic under the gas cap. 2.
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Fig. 25 Fig. 27 Do NOT forget to reinstall the shoulder screw and reconnect the spring to the frame after installing a replacement auger belt. • • Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. 2. The auger are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and cotter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the snowblower is designed so that the pins may shear. (See Fig.
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4. Slip the drive belt off the pulley and between friction wheel and friction wheel disc. (See Fig.30). Fig. 32 Fig. 30 4. Pull the hex shaft by force, remove the hex shaft and transition shaft assembly off. (See Fig.33). Fig. 33 5.Replace belt in the reverse order. If the snowblower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjustment fails to correct the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced, Follow the instructions below. 1.
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8.Wipe away any spilled oil. Fig. 35 Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours 1. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if electrodes are pitted, burned or fouled with deposits. 4. Check electrode gap with a feeler gauge and set gap to 0.030(0.76mm) if necessary. (See Fig.37). securely. Fig. 37 tube. Note oil level. If oil reading on dipstick is below “LOW” mark, slowly add oil to reach “HIGH” level, (see Fig.35). 6.
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OFF-SEASON STORAGE Fig. 38 WARNING: Never store snowblower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas, where pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or gas appliance. 1. It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts of the Hold the threaded part and adjust the nut or until the correct setting is obtained. or tank during storage.
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4. Remove the spark plug and pour one ounce of engine oil through the spark hole into the cylinder. Cover spark plug hole with a rag and crank the engine several times to distribute the oil. Replace spark plug. Preparing Snowblower 1. 2. 3. 4. When storing the snow thrower in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment, using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains, springs, bearings and cables.