Yardworks 060-1314-4, Manual

Page 1: ...6 523 5218 Snowblower IMPORTANT Please read this manual carefully before operating this snowblower and save it for reference WARNING Machine is without engine oil Properly fill engine oil prior to use...

Page 2: ...f our Customer Service Agents who would be happy to assist you For Customer Assistance Please Call 1 866 523 5218 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 SAFETY SYMBOLS 7 OPERATION SYMBOLS 9 SPECIFI...

Page 3: ...disengage the controls quickly Never allow children under 16 years old to operate the equipment Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction Thrown objects can cause serious...

Page 4: ...osed spaces Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling Do not over fill fuel tank Keep fuel level at least 1 27 cm b...

Page 5: ...nded disengage all control levers stop the engine and remove the safety key Do not run the engine indoors Exhaust fumes are dangerous Do not clear snow across the face of slopes Exercise extreme cauti...

Page 6: ...arts in the auger housing CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snowblowers Never use...

Page 7: ...ill hot Open Flame Alert Fuel and its vapours are extremely flammable and explosive Keep fuel away from smoking open flames sparks pilot lights heat and other ignition sources Electric Shock Failure t...

Page 8: ...and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage avoid contact with any hot surface Risk of Fire Fuel and its vapours...

Page 9: ...a minimum octane rating of 87 and an ethanol content of less than 10 by volume Fuel Valve ON Move the fuel valve lever to the on position Choke ON To start a cold engine move the choke lever to the c...

Page 10: ...Recoil Start Pull the recoil starter grip to start manually Choke OFF When the engine starts move the choke to run position Fuel Valve OFF Move the fuel valve lever to the OFF position Remove Engine K...

Page 11: ...ngine Model R225S Start Type Electric Recoil OIL Oil Capacity 16 9 fl oz 0 5 L Oil Type 0W 30 FUEL Use clean fresh regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87 and an enthanol content...

Page 12: ...Warmer Switch H Clean out Tool and Brush I Upper Handle J Discharge Chute Deflector K Discharge Chute L Auger M Shave Plate N Skid Shoes O Auger Housing P Wheels Q Lower Handle R Handle Locking Knobs...

Page 13: ...model no 060 1314 4 contact us 1 866 523 5218 13 Specifications J L M O K I Q P S R N A H I J E F G B C D K R...

Page 14: ...bly TOOLS REQUIRED Part Size Wrench included 13 16 ADDITIONAL PARTS Part Part Qty Usage Shear Pins 4 Spare part preassembled Clip for auger 4 Spare part preassembled Starter Electric Cord 1 Accessory...

Page 15: ...d locking knobs 2 3 Fig 2 The top handle can adjust to 4 positions You can come back later and adjust to a more comfortable height 2 1 2 2 2 3 Figure 2 3 Remove the chute pivot assembly 3 1 from the b...

Page 16: ...r your own 16mm wrench This will be the guide that channels all the cables over the engine from the chute area 4 2 4 1 Figure 4 5 Route the cables through the support rod wire form 5 1 and cord clamp...

Page 17: ...be used after the 5 hour initial break in period Using synthetic oil does not increase the recommended oil change interval 20 0 20 40 Ambient temperature Recommended Engine Oil Type 28 9 F C 17 8 6 7...

Page 18: ...change clothing immediately 1 Use only an approved gasoline container 2 Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition prior to working with or near gasoline 3 Never refuel machi...

Page 19: ...nozzle 13 Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use gas cans with nozzle lock open devices 1 Remove the fuel tank...

Page 20: ...ring to other people or their property 6 Never use the snowblower under the influence of alcohol or medication or if you are tired or ill PREPARATION FOR USE 1 Thoroughly inspect the area where the eq...

Page 21: ...eep it away from the plug to prevent accidental starting 7 Before leaving the machine unattended disengage all control levers stop the engine and remove the safety key 8 Do not run the engine indoors...

Page 22: ...Be careful while working on the machine or clearing a blockage in the auger or impeller to ensure that fingers and hands do not become crushed or cut 23 Do not touch hot engine components like the mu...

Page 23: ...stand on level ground when checking Engine key may be attached to the recoil starter grip Please remove the key from the recoil starter grip and attach install properly BEFORE OPERATION CHECK THE GEN...

Page 24: ...Move the fuel shut off lever 11 3 to the ON position 2d Prime 3 5 times 2e Move the choke lever 11 2 to the run position once the engine begins to run after you pull the recoil start grip or use the e...

Page 25: ...ectric start button and make sure that the main supply voltage is 120 V 60 Hz Fig 14 Figure 14 CAUTION To prevent damaging the electric starter do not run it more than 10 times at intervals of 5 secon...

Page 26: ...ues other than the natural power loss we can provide a high altitude carburetor main jet at an additional cost The part number and recommended minimum altitude for the application of the high altitude...

Page 27: ...wblower When the snowblower has been put into gear pushing this lever towards the handle engages the wheels Releasing the self drive control lever causes the machine to stop moving SPEED CONTROL LEVER...

Page 28: ...m behind the snowblower Pushing this lever towards the handle causes the auger and impeller to activate Releasing the auger control lever causes the auger to stop moving Discharge chute deflector leve...

Page 29: ...n CLUTCH LOCK FEATURE This snowblower offers a clutch lock feature that will enable the operator to keep the snowblower moving forward while you adjust the chute To use the clutch lock system follow t...

Page 30: ...tool included with your snowblower CHANGE DISCHARGE DIRECTION 1 Move the discharge chute rotation lever either left or right CHANGE DISCHARGE HEIGHT 1 Discharge chute deflector lever controls the defl...

Page 31: ...position to reduce the possibility of fuel spillage 2 Place a suitable container below the snowblower to catch the used oil 3 Remove the drain bolt and drain the oil into the container by slightly tip...

Page 32: ...are secured to the spiral shaft with shear pins and clips If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam the snowblower is designed so that the pins shear 2 If the augers will not turn check t...

Page 33: ...ls of tension in the control handles It is best to run this test while the engine is on Shut down the engine once you re ready to make any adjustments Stage 1 there is no tension the transmission is d...

Page 34: ...wise against the long sleeve bolt Nut Center Bolt If the snowblower fails to drive with the drive control engaged and performing the drive control cable adjustment fails to correct the problem the fri...

Page 35: ...center bolt and nut to loosen the cable then you can set the handle to either the fastest or slowest speeds Loosen the nut counterclockwise then loosen the center bolt clockwise Test function Tighten...

Page 36: ...over tighten the bolt and nut Do not do adjust the other cable 5 Set the handle to the boss between D5 and D6 top 2 forward speeds then adjust the center bolt and nut until the cable is tight as shown...

Page 37: ...stment fails to correct the problem or the speed control will not move even with the engine on the shift fork steering assembly may need to be replaced See Replace Shift Fork Steering Assembly ADJUSTI...

Page 38: ...ol lever and make sure the auger visually isn t turning when released Your helper would need to be a safe distance to help you determine if the adjustments are working They will need to view the auger...

Page 39: ...e nut counterclockwise then loosen the center bolt clockwise Test function Tighten the nut clockwise against the long sleeve bolt Tighten REPLACE DISCHARGE CHUTE DEFLECTOR CABLE Make sure all fluids a...

Page 40: ...314 4 contact us 1 866 523 5218 40 maintenance 2 Remove the B pin 3 Remove the anchor pin by sliding it off 4 On the control panel side press the cable busing tabs and pull it out Be careful not to da...

Page 41: ...tact us 1 866 523 5218 41 maintenance 5 On the chute side press the cable busing tabs and pull it out Be careful not to damage the tabs 6 Remove the cable end from the bracket 7 Follow the reverse ste...

Page 42: ...iece of cardboard or moving blanket on the ground before tipping forward Make sure all fluids are removed and spark plug is disconnected 2 Remove the base frame cover 1 from the underside of the snowb...

Page 43: ...d remove the strain relief from the control handle side 4 8 Perform the steps in reverse with the new cable REPLACE AUGER BELT Make sure all fluids are removed and spark plug is disconnected Tools req...

Page 44: ...his step please disassemble the engine pulley in the next step 3 Remove the engine pulley and washer 4 Carefully pivot the snowblower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing Place a piece...

Page 45: ...f the snowblower by removing the six M6 16 screws which secure it 8 Remove the connecting shaft as shown by removing the B clip and sliding the rod out of the way This will allow you to move the frict...

Page 46: ...the belt has already broken then remove any remaining belt pieces 10 Slip the new auger drive belt into the compartment from the bottom of the snowblower placing it around the bottom of the auger dri...

Page 47: ...s 1 866 523 5218 47 maintenance 12 Reassemble reattach the base frame cover 13 Reattach the wheels Slide the key into the keyway of the axle and align the slot on the wheel hub 14 Attach the wheel cli...

Page 48: ...properly engaging the belt Under the belt cover area make sure the distance on both sides between the guide and pulley is the same 17 Carefully pivot the snowblower up and forward so that it rests on...

Page 49: ...ward so that it rests on the auger housing Place a piece of cardboard or moving blanket on the ground before tipping forward Make sure all fluids are removed and spark plug is disconnected 2 Remove th...

Page 50: ...he hex shaft and use a 12mm socket to remove the nuts on each side 6 Carefully remove the M6 hex bolt on each side which secures the bearings to the snowblower frame Use a 13mm socket to remove the nu...

Page 51: ...lf Drive Speed Control Handle Cables section If so loosen the cables slightly by unthreading the center nut If the adjustments do not correct the issues considering replacing the gear shift fork assem...

Page 52: ...6x16mm bolts 6 Remove the shift fork 7 Reverse the steps to reassemble If you find it hard to align the shift fork shaft and the plastic drive plate hole loosen two speed control cables Don t forget t...

Page 53: ...ned area with bad ventilation Gasoline fumes could reach open flames sparks cigarettes etc To avoid the engine freezing and problems starting the engine leave the engine running for 5 10 minutes after...

Page 54: ...em Service Each Use Every month or 20 hrs Every 3 months or 50 hrs Every 6 months or 100 hrs Every year or 150 hrs Engine Oil Check level Change Spark Plug Check Clean Replace Spark Arrester optional...

Page 55: ...Auger drive belt broken Replace the belt Auger does not stop when the lever is released Auger drive belt is out of adjustment Adjust the belt cable to decrease tension Auger drive guide is out of adju...

Page 56: ...res belts drive disc skid shoes and shave plate These parts are warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two hundred seventy 270 days fro...

Page 57: ...in connection with the sale use or inability to use this product NOTICE TO CONSUMER This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which may vary from province to provinc...

Page 58: ...ed part on your engine is defective in materials or workmanship the part will be repaired or replaced by CPE OWNER WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off road engine SORE owner you are responsible...

Page 59: ...r replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period 3c Any warranted emissions related part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in...

Page 60: ...Fuel Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Lines for liquid fuel and fuel vapors Fuel Line Fittings Clamps Pressure Relief Valves Control Valves Control Solenoids Electronic Controls Vacuum Control Diaphragms Control C...