Yard-Man 295 Operator's Manual
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Operator's Manu I
Single Stage
Snow Thrower
Models 285 & 295
Models E285 &E295
IMPORTANT:
Read safety rules and instructions
carefully
before operating
equipment.
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-
covered, brush-covered
or grass-covered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department,
P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10540C
(7/2003)
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- Page 1 Operator's Manu I Single Stage Snow Thrower Models 285 & 295 Models E285 &E295 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered...
- Page 2 TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices .................. Assembling Your Snow Thrower ..................Know Your Snow Thrower ....................Operating Your Snow Thrower ..................Making Adjustments ......................Maintaining Your Snow Thrower ..................Off-Season Storage ......................Troubleshooting ........................ Parts List .......................... FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower.
- Page 3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
- Page 4 5. Never runanengine i ndoors orinapoorly v entilated Maintenance & Storage area. E ngine e xhaust contains carbon m onoxide, an Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper odorless and deadly g as. operation regularly. 6. Donot o perate m achine while under theinfluence of Disengage the auger control bail and stop engine.
- Page 5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER Unpacking FromCarton Raise the upper handle in the direction shown in Figure 1 until it clicks into the operating position. Cut along comers of the carton and lay it down flat. Make sure not to pinch or crimp the cable. Remove packing material.
- Page 6 SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Be familiar with all the controls on the snow thrower and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. Recoil Starter Gasoline Cap_ Fuel Plug -_._,__ If Equipped) Access Chute Choke...
- Page 7 SECTION 4: OPERATING Y OUR SNOW THROWER Before Starting The electric starter is equipped with a grounded three-wire power cord and plug, and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current. WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all Determine that your house wiring is a three-wire instructions and warnings on the machine and grounded system.
- Page 8 ToStop Engine Position the discharge chute opening by using the Chute Handle to throw the snow in the desired To stop engine, turn ignition key counter-clockwise. direction. See Figure 5. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended.
- Page 9 SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NEVER attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running except where specified in the operator's manual. ShavePlate To check the adjustment of the shave plate_ place the unit on a level surface. See Figure 6. The wheels, shave plate and augers should all contact level surface.
- Page 10 SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER Replacing S have Plate _WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or The shave plate is attached to the bottom of the auger inspecting, disengage the auger control bail housing and is subject to wear. It should be checked and stop eng he.
- Page 11 SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel FilI tank with clean fresh gasoline. Blocked fuel line Clean fuetline Key not in ON position Insert key and turn to ON position Spark plug wire disconnected Connect wire to spark plug.
- Page 12 SECTION 9: PARTS LISTFORMODELS 285, E285, 295 & E295 5048...
- Page 13 Models 285, E285, 295 & E295 REF. PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 684_04027 784_5174 Auger Ass'y 21" completa w/Solid Shaft Bearing Cup 684_04028 790-00039 Idler Bracket w/Brake Auger Housing Ass'y 21" 710-0134 790-00045 Belt Cover Screw, 1/4_20 x .62 710-0167 790-00062 Carriage Bolt 1/2_20 x .50 LG Belt Keeper Truss Mach Scr 5/16_18 x .75...
- Page 14 Models 285, E285, 295 & E295 PART DESCRIPTION 710-04071 Carriage Screw 5/164 8 x 1.0 710-0451 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x.075 GR 1 712-3068 Hex Patch FNut 5/16-18' 720-0284 Handle Knob Assembly 5/16-18 731-04127 Lower Chute 5" DJa 731-04353 ' Ring_Lower Chute 731-04373 Chute, Adapter 5"...
- Page 15 Models 285, E285, 295 & E295 REF. PART DESCRIPTION Extension Cord 629_0071 710-0157 He;<Screw, 5/16_24 x 75 710-0409 He;<Screw, 5/16_24 x 1.75 710-0654A Self Tapping Screw, 3/8_16 x 1.00 710-0751 He;< Screw, 1/4_20 x .62 710-1003 Screw, #10-16 x .625 712_0324 He;<...
- Page 16 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD'MaNi}// The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States, its possessions respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories and territories, except those sold through MTD's authorized channels of export distribution.