Yard Machines 12527SB User Manual

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new snow 
thrower.  It has been designed, engineered and man u fac -
tured to give best possible dependability and per for mance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily 
remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service 
center.  We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians and 
the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
Please read and retain this manual.  The instructions will 
enable you to assemble and maintain your snow thrower 
prop er ly.  Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.
SERIAL NUMBER: ___________________________
DATE OF PURCHASE:  _______________________
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND 
ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE SNOW 
THROWER HOUSING.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND 
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE 
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.     
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
•  Read and observe the safety rules.
•  Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for 
and using your snow thrower.
• 
Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor-
 age” sec tions of this own er’s manual.
6.  When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, 
stop the engine and make certain the collector/impel-
ler and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect 
the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the 
plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the 
engine.
7.  Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting 
the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or 
out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust 
fumes are dangerous.
8.  Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
9.  Never operate the snow thrower without proper guards, 
and other safety protective devices in place and work-
ing.
10. Never direct the discharge toward people or areas 
where property damage can occur.  Keep children and 
others away.
11. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting 
to clear snow at too fast a rate.
12. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds 
on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when 
operating in reverse.
13.  Disengage power to the collector/impeller when snow 
thrower is transported or not in use.
14. Use only attachments and accessories approved by 
the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as wheel 
weights, counterweights, or cabs).
15.  Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility 
or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm 
hold on the handles. Walk; never run.
16.  Never touch a hot engine or muffler.
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge 
chute is the most common cause of injury associated with 
snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the dis-
charge chute.  To clear the chute:
1.  SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!
2.  Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have  
stopped rotating.
3.  Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
Maintenance and Storage
1.  Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals 
for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe 
working condition.
2.  Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank 
inside a building where ignition sources are present 
such as hot water heaters, space heaters, or clothes 
dryers. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any 
enclosure.
3.  Always refer to operator’s manual for important details 
if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended 
period.
4.  Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as  
necessary.
5.  Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow 
to prevent freeze-up of the collector/impeller.
MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 14-15
SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS ........................... 16-18
STORAGE ................................................................... 19
TROU BLE SHOOT ING ................................................ 20
WARRANTY ............................................... BACK PAGE
SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................ 3
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION ............................... 4-7
OPERATION ............................................................ 8-13
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 14
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Gasoline Capacity  0.5 Gallons (1,9 Liters)
and Type: 
Unleaded Regular only
Oil Type  
SAE 30 (above 50°F)
(API SG–SL): 
SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 (32° to 50°F)
  
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
Oil Capacity: 
20 Ounces (0,57 Liters)
Spark Plug: Champion 
RN9YC
Gap: 
0.030" (0,762 mm)