GT 1228 Operating instructions and parts... User manual

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The manufacturer v.1:Irrants this snow blower to the original purchaser to be free of defects in material and v.1:Irkmanship
for one snow season (or 30 days where used for commercial purposes) and will repair or replace, without charge, any
defective part or parts approved by George Garden Tool Division. Warranty claim must be processed at any Factory
Authorized Service Dealer. This warranty is applicable only to manufacturing defects and does not cover routine
.servicing and maintenance as described in the instruction manual. If it is necessary for the servicing dealer to transport
..the snaw blower for warranty repa ir, such transportation charges are to be po id by the purchaser.
The v.1:Irranty card furnished with the snow blower must be filled in by the customer and returned to the dealer. Fail ure
to do so voids all v.1:Irranty claims.
All claimes must be accompanied by written description outlining the defect, cause of failure, and date. Defective
parts must be returned to the manufacturer postage pre-pa id with the v.1:Irranty cia im and if approved will be replaced
without charge.
~ NOTE: The engine v.1:Irranty is covered by the engine manufacturer.
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,-over 1 Snowblower and Model 265-2
Transmission Unit Parts Diagram. ... 6-7
...2
Table of Contents. .. 8
PartsList.
Section I, Assembly Instructions for
Models 228 and 265-2 2,3,4 Parts List (con't), Continuation of
Operating Instructions. 9
Section II, Pre-Starting Instructions. .: .4 10
Section V f Lubrication. ..
Section III, Rules for Safe Operation. ..4-5 Section VI, Adjustment, Repair or
Replacement.
.5 and 9 .10-12
Section IV I Operating Instruction.
SECTION
ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONSFOR
Figure 1 Figure 2
Model 2652
Handle assembly same as above except place ends of
handles into hol es in frame as shown in Figure 2. Replace
handle socket caps and bolts. Do not tighten.
Model 0228
Assemblethe right and left handle tubes to the unit by remov-
ing the right and left handle socket capsand bolts. Place the!
flattened ends of the handles over the studson the frame.
Secure by replacing the handle socket capsand bolts. Do not
tighten.
PAGE 2

Figure 3 Figure 5
Attach the master clutch rad into the hale in th~ clutch
handle located on the handle panel and into the hale in the
clutch lock aut assembly. Secure with two cotter pins and
spread. NOTE: On the cotter pin located at the clutch
lock out assemblyit is necessaryto spreadthe endsback
around to the head as shawn.
Assemblethe handle panel assemblyover the right and left
handle tubesand secure with four slotted round head bolts
and lock nuts. Tighten all the bolts on the handle assembly.
Place the handle grips over the endsof the handle tubes.
Figure 4
Assemble
the chute adjustment shaft and crank into the hole
in ~he handle ponel and into the universal joint located on
the right hand side of the frame: AI ign the hole in the
universal joint with the hole in the chute adjustment shaft
and place the special short thread hex head bolt through
the hole and secure with a lock nut. NOTE: It may be
necessary to loosen the two set screws under the handle
ponel and readjust th.e crank stop disc in order to al ign the
hole in the shaft and the universal joint. Also, the chute
assembl y may be moved or rotated if necessary to rotate the
universal joint os needed. Readjust the crank stop disc
snug against the chute adjustment crank and tighten the
setscrews.
Figure
6
Place the handle end of the long wheel throw-out rod up
through the hole in the guide bracket on the right hand side
of the handle panel and attach the opposite end into the
short lever on the scissor assembly. Place a cotter pin
through the hole in the lowe~ end of the rod and spread.
Place the plast ic cap on the upper end of the rod.
PAGE
3

SECTIONII
PRE.STARTINGINSTRUCTIONS
1Fill the fuel tank with a good grade of regular gaso-
line. See Figure 1. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Make certain the fuel valve under the gas tank is
turned on.
Fill the crank case with ail to the full mark an the dip
stick. See Figure 5. With the snow blower on a level
surface be sure the dip stick is screwed in as for as
possible when checking the oil level. Do not over fill
Use a good grade oil of A.P.I classification MS. Do
not use oils marked only MM or ML or unmarked.
Below 3~ use S A.E. lOw.
2.
3. During initial "Break-In" period, the oil level should
be checked often.
Check
oil leve! every five (5) operating hours or each
time snow blower is used.
4.
Figure 7
5.
For further engine mointenance instructions see
Operators Engine Service Monual.
Place the belt guard over the belt guard mount and align
the holes in the belt guard with the threaded holes in the
bel t guard mount. Secure with two thumb bol ts.
6.The
baffle as shawn in Figure 9 may be positianed in
either a vertical or a 450 position in relation to the
spout as needed for proper snow deflection by loosen-
ing the two wing nuts on both sides of the baffl e.
SECTIONIII
RULESFORSAFEOPERATION
Before Storting Snow Blowing Operation
Thoroughl y inspect the area where the snow blower is
to be used to determine whether there might be any
foreign debris, rocks, mats, or shrubs that could be
caught or picked up by the snow blower.
Know how to stop the snowblower and the engine
quickly.
2.3.
Know how to odjust the discharge spout to protect
property or to prevent injury.
Always shift clutch control lever to a neutral position
before starting the engine.
4.DURING
THE SNOW BLOWING OPERATION
Figure 8 Do not operate the snow blower in a thought Iess orcarel
ess manner or in darkness
1
Do not leave the engine running when the snow blower
is unattended and do not leave fan running with thewheels
disengaged.
An optional 110 volt electric starter is available which may be
attached as shown in Figure 8 using four PhiII ips head cap
screws for attaching the motor to the left side of the engine.
2.PAGE
4

3.
4.
5.6.7.
Figure 9
8.
NOTE: The spout and baffle (See Figure 9) rotates auto-
motically when swinging the dischorge chute to the right ond
left. If it is desired to change the position of the spout I lift
the spout lock lever on the right hand side of the unit (near
the bottom of the handle tubes) and hold while rotating thespout.
Reieose the Iever and turn the spout slightl y until it
locks into position. NOTE: For shipping purposes on ,'.;.odel 228
the baffle is lowered off the hingeing pin. Loosen the wing nutsand
reposition the baffle over the pin before operating the ~now
blower.
9.
Never over-speed the engine. Excessive operoting speed
or tompering with the governor on the engine con be
dangerous.
Stop snow blowing operation when onother person
opproaches the discharge side or comes near the intake
snow reel. Also, be constantly alert as to the direction
of the snow discharge to prevent damage to autos,
buildings, etc.
Never put hands or feet near rotating parts, using
special caution to keep away from intake reel, blower
fan, belts, chains, and pulleys. Never work on the
snow blower while the engine is running. Disconnect
the spark plug wire before doing ony work on the snow
blower.
Use extreme coution when using the snow blower on
slopes or inclines.
Never fill the gasoline tank while the engine is runn-
ing or while the engine is hot. Wipe off any spilled
gasoline before starting the engine.
Never operate the snow blower engine without proper
ventilation.
Check all screws, nuts and bolts at frequent intervals
to be sure thot the snow blower is in a safe operating
condition.
SECTIONIV
SPEED
SELECTION ON MODEL 265-2 SNOW BLOWER
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS This model is equipped with a tv.\:>speed transmission which
moy be shifted by the speed selector control (See Figure 9).
Shifting of the tronsmission is best accompl ished with the
engine running and the master clutch control first in neutral
position.
It is important to became familiar with all the operating
controls and the precautionary measures before starting the
engine.
The master clutch handle is located on the handle panel
assembly (See Figure 5) and is used to engage the forward
and reverse belt idlers. Push the clutch handle forward to
engage the idl er for forward motion and to start the snow
blower fan. Pull the clutch handle all the way back and
hold for reverse. Approximately half way between these
twa positions of the clutch handle is the neutral position.
Operate the clutch handle several times until the neutral
position can be determined for the handle should always
be in this position before starting the engine.
LOW SPEED:
Shift the master clutch control momentarily to the reverse
position ond pull the speed selector control bock and push all
the way into the notch.
HIGH SPEED:
Shift master clutch control momentarily to the reverse posi-
tion and pull the speed selector control back and all the
way out to the first positioning notch.
The wheel throw-out rod is located on the right hand side
of the handl e panel assembl y (See Figure 6) and is used to
engage or disengage the pav{er to the wheels and the snow
i~take reel. To free the wheels for pushing, pull back on
the control rod. To provide self-propelling pawer to the'
wheels push the control rod forward. NOTE: If the wheel
driving dogs do not immediately disengage it may be
necessary to pull the clutch ~andle back into the reverse
position momentarily, with the engine running, and release.
ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTINGTHEENGINE: (See Figure 10)
To release the lock to swing the discharge chute to the right
or left, push in the chute adjustment crank (See Figure 3)
and hold while rotating. Release the crank to lock in one
of the positioning holes. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 9)
PAGE 5
Shift the master clutch control to the neutral position. Move
the choke lever to full choke position. Move speed control
lever to run position. Start the engine by pull ing rapidly on
the recoil starter rope. On engines equipped with electric
-starter connect the starter extens ion cord to the starter pi ug-in
as shown in Figure 8 and connect the electrical plug-in to a
110 volt receptical. Start the engine by engaging the starter
switch on the starter motor.

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PARTS LIST
Ref.
No. Port
No.
aly.
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02282652 Part
No
Ref.
No. aty. Gty.
02282652Description Description
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62
62
63
21272
20185
40100
40441
61758
61449
21668
40112
2
1
1
1
'2
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
64
64
65
60044
60181
40091
7
4
1
10
1
2
8
4
1
12
1
2
6
7
8
9
10
11
41144
40021
40153
20521
60799
40151
i
2
1
60038
60010
60\48
60009
60\47
2\269
20273
60004
40084
419\9
4006\
400\8
20087
20\90
40027
66
67
67
68
68
69
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
75
76
4
1
1
12
13
14
60046
60026
40081 j
2
22
2
1
1
15
16
17
18
18
19
20
40041
40033
40032
22171
22193
40052
40079
\
4
42
12
77
17
78
79
80
81
82
60728
':i)143
40118
20030
40098
40089
40024
1
8
8
1
2
6
7
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
40156
40035
20533
50045
40148
40065
40062
7
8
I
2
6
7
16
I
Baffle
Boffle
Carriage Bolt5/16 xl Sh. Sq.
Neck (Pltd.)
Chute Collar
Chute Collar
Stove Bolt 1/4 x 5/8 Round
Head (Pltd.)
Special Wing Nut
Reel ShaftAssembly
Reel Shaft Assembly
ScoopAssembly
ScoopAssembly
Front Chain Cover
Front Chain Cover
Sprocket Guard
Washer, 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 1/32
Balt, Special Step
Pressin Oiler
Fan Costing, Top
Reel Paddle
Reel Paddle
BushingOilite 3/4 x 1-1/32 x
1-1/8
Reel
Reel
Special Step Bolt (Pltd.) 1
Reel Adjusting Plate 1
Flanged Wizlack I-Jut5/16 (Pltd.) 16
Felt Wick 1
Bushing, Oilite 20 M M x 1-1/32
x3/4l. 2
Fan Costing Bottom 1
Disc Wheel 2
Disc Wheel
Disc Wheel Adjusting Plate (l)
Coble Roller Cover
Coble Roller Cover
Skids
Carriage Bolt5/16 x 3/4
FanAssembly
FanAssembly
Screw, Hex Head Machine
.5/16 xl
20110 Coble Roller
40108 Coble Roller Bushing
60051 Coble Roller Tightening Bracket 1
60014 Blower Housing and Chute Assembly 1
61762 Blower Housing and Chute Assembly
40142 Special Hex Key 1
20266 Coble
20263 Coble
61757 Engine Boseand FromeAssembly
61568 Engine Boseand FromeAssembly
20150 Worm R. H. 1 T.
20644 WarmR. H. 3T.
40068 Bolt Hex Head5/16 x 3/4 (Pltd.)
60056 Clutch lockout Assembly
40163 Thrust Washers
40023 Boll Bearing
60045 Engine BoseBock Plate
20514 Axle (1")
20163 Axle (1")
40474 Gear Housing
40184 Gear Housing
40025 Oil Seal 20 M M x 1-1/8
40060 Plugl/4N.P.T.F.SquareHead
20124 C:lutch Dog Cover (left)
20114 left Wheel Collar
40164 Thrust Bearing
20162 Worm Gear 28 T. (1 T.)
60185 Worm Gear with Bushing
40099 Worm Spacer
40193 Worm Spacer
40467 Gasket, Gear Housing
40186 Gasket, Gear Housing
40475 Gear Housing lid
2
83
86
86
88
89
89
90
91
92
92
93
40019
60015
60154
20030
20108
60180
20505
40160
60005
60144
40495
4
27 40225 2
1
4
28
29
30
31
32
32
33
33
34
40442
20116
40435
40056
40105
40155
60670
60764
40042
/~,
1
2
12
2
12
2
5
1~94
95
96
97
97
98
99
99
100
100
101
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
107
108
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
114
115
115
116
116
117
35 40468
35 40201
36 60693
37 40066
37 40150
38 60718
39 40031
39 40490
40 40069
41 20123
42 40072
43 40071
44 40050
45 ' 40073
46 ! 40299
47 I4004048 22173
49 40004
50 40047
51 40245
52 40048
53 40076
21
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
5
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
5
2
2
7
1
2
2
7
1
2
4
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
9
1iO
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
61
60053
40097
20100
40149
60765
40085
40087
61111
60149
ThumbBolt5/16 x 3/4 (Pltd.)
Belt Guard
Belt Guard t.'.)unt
Belt Guard t.'.)unt Bond
Hex. Hd. Bolt5/16 x 5/8
Whizlack (Pltd.)
Bolt, 1;'4-28 x 3/8
Belt, 4L-360 (Special)
Lacknut, Rev. (Pltd.)
Farward Belt Restrictar
Boll Bearing Idler
Hex Hd. t.'.)chine Bolt
5/16 x 5/8 (Pltd.)
ReverseArm Retainer
ReverseArm
Carriage Bolt5/16 x 1-3/4 Sh.
Sq. Neck (Pltd.)
Belt, 4L-400 (Special)
Pulley, 8" "'V" Type
Pulley, 7-1/2 Flat Type
Shaft, 20 M M Fan
Shaft, Fan
Spring Pin5/16 x 1-1/2
Hex Head Machine Bolt 5/16 x
1-3/4 (Pltd.)
S.A.E. Washer, 5/16 (Pltd.)
Cotter Pin 1/8 x 1 (Pltd.)
Axle Collar (Pltd.)
Spring Pin 1/4 x 1-1/2
Std. Wrought Washers5/16 (Pltd.
Nylack Nuts 1/4 (Pltd.)
RoundHeod Stave Bolts 1/4.x
1-1/2 (Pltd.)
RaundHead Stove Bolts 1/4 x
1-3/4 (Pltd.)
Shear Bolt
Shear Bolt Collar.
BushingChain Guard
Hex Head Bolt 1/4 x 1/2 (Pltd.)
Lackwcsher 1/4 Spring Type
Lackwcsher 1/4 Spring Type
Chain Guard with Bushing
Long Choin Guard
Carriage Bolt 1/4 x 1/2 Sh. Sq.
Neck (Pltd.)
Chain '40-108 P
Chain with Repoir Link '40-118P
RearChain Protector
Hex Nut 1/4"
Hex Nut 1/4" (Pltd.)
20 T. Sprocket with Hub
Wheels
Wheel, Right Pneumatic
Taathed Wheel Bushing
Clutch Dog Caver (Right)
Clutch Dog Sleeve
Clutch Dag, Sliding
Spring Pin, 5/16 x 2
Clutch Dags, Pinned
Oil Seal 1 x 1-7/16
Idler Spring
Belt Guard Plate
Engine Pulley
Set Screw
Lockwasher5/16 Ext. Shake
Spring Pin 1/4 x 1
Hex Head Machine Bolt5/16 x
1-1/2 (Pltd.)
Chain Oper. Chute Pulley
Tarsian Spring
Handle Socket Caps
5/16 Lackwcsher (Pltd.)
Cable Oper. Chute Pulley
Coble Hald Down Washer
1/4 x 1/2 Carriage Bolt (Pltd.)
Spout Tube Assembly
Spout Tube Assembly
1
2
13
1
1
1
2
12
1
1
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PARTS LIST
Oty. Oty.
0228 2652 Oty. Oty.
0228 2652
2 2
1 1
1 1
1
1 1
11
1
1 1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Ref.
No.
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
135
136
136
137
137
138
139
140
141 i
Port
No.
40185
20097
60033
60018
40039
60055
60019
60016
41917
40165
40110
40139
40140
40070
60326
20265
22179
22190
40044
40217
41911
41920
41912
41921
41913
41316
22230
41916
Ref.
No.
152
153
154
155
156
157
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
Part'
No.
40250
40480
22181
22184
41362
61753
61574
40489
40173
40248
40220
40251
20228
60218
40177
40183
41302
40179
40180
40045
22194
41304
40181
61397
20164
60076
20156
40236
20157
21673
40226
40249
40496
Description Description
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1,
2
3
2
Spring Pin 1/8 x 3/8
Special Bolt 1-1/4 (Pltd.)
Chute Chain Caver
Sprocket Spacer Bushing
Sintered Bronze Bushing
Handle Panel Assembly
Handle Panel Assembly
Wheel Complete (l. H.)
Washer51/64 x 1-1/8 x .015
Side Caps
Spring Pin5/16 x 1-3/4
Gasket, Cap
4OT. Gear, 20MMBore
Heavy Duty, Spring Pin
Spline Shaft
lack Ring External (1-1/8")
Cluster Gear
Spring, Cluster Gear
Steel Ball, 3/16" Dia.
Plastic Knob
Arm, Shift
Spring, Ext. (Shift Arm)
Hairpin Cotter
Upper Shift Arm Assembly
Inside Shift Collar (lever)
Inside Shift lever
Shifting Block
Bushing, Oilite
30 T. Spur Gear
39 T. Spur Gear -I" Bore
Washer (TRE-1625)
Bolt 1/4-28 T. x 1/2 Hex Head
Screw, Hex Head Type-B 5/16
x 1-1/2"
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
6
1
1
2
1
2
1
141
142
143
144
145
146
148
149
150
151
41938
22176
61576
40132
40078
60343
40198
40341
61752
40320
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
* 39
*158
* 39
*
61577
61578
61579
61,500
Wheel with Tire Stud.
Wheel with Tire Stud. L. H
Wheel with Tire Stud. R. H
Starter Matar Kit 110 Valt
2
Gear Housing Lid
Clutch Scissor Link
Right Hand Clutch Yake
Clutch ScissorArm (Right)
dutch Scissor Spring
Left Hand dutch Yake
Clutch Scissor Arm (Left)
dutch Scissor BarAssembly
Chute Adjusting Chain
Chain Connecting Link
Chain Mounting Bolt
Chute Chain Connecting Pin
Hair Pin Cotter,
Flartged Whizlack Bolt 1/4 x
1/2 (Pltd.)
Double Spring Pin Assembly
Key, 3/16 Sq. x 1-1/2
Wheel Thra""ut Rod
Master dutch Rod
Handle Grips 1"
Handle Grips 1-1/4"
Handle L. H.
Handle L. H.
Handle R. H.
Handle R. H.
Cap, Plastic 5/16 x 2-1/2
Screw, Self Tapping Slatted Head
Universal Joint
Engine 4 H. P. TecumsehLauson
Model 'H40
Engine 6 H. P. TecumsehLauson
Model 'H60
Chute Adjusting Shaft (Pltd.)
Crank Stop Disc Assembly
PushNut
Plastic Handle
Chute Adjusting Crank
Crank Pivot Tube and Plate
Compression Spring (Pltd.)
Chute Adjusting Sprocket Assembly
Handle Caps, Plastic OptionQI Equipment ot Additionol Cost
2
(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 SECTIONIV
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
,. , NOTE: The three-prong electrical plug-in on the extension
cord is to be used with a grounded circuit electrical outlet.
If no grounded three-prong outlet is available use the two-
prong adapter provided the ground wire on the adapter is
properly grounded. As the engine starts and begins to worm
up gradually return the choke lever to the "No Choke"
position.
NOTE: If the temperature is below + 100 F. depress and
hold the black button (primer) on the carburetor and pull
the engine over slowly with the starter rope. Release the.
button and start the engine as outlined above.
STOPPING THEENGINE:
~
To stop the engine move the speed control lever to the stop
position or close the fuel shut-off valve under the gasoline
tank. The spork pi ug wire may also be removed to prevent
accidental starting while unattended.
PAGE 9
Figure 10

SECTION
V
LUBRICATION
LUBRICATETHEPARTSPERIODICALLY AS ILLUSTRATEDIN
FIGURES 11,12 and 13.
LUBRICATION POINTS:
The following points are to be lubricated every five hours
of operation with S.A.E., 20 weight I ight duty oil, unless
otherwise noted.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.10.
11.12.13.14.
Figure 12
Clutch Lock-out Assembly
Reverse. Arm
Wheel Clutch Dogs
Clutch Yokes
Wheels
Discharge Spout
Blower Housing.
Reel Chain
Chute Adjustment Cha in
Chain Guard Bushing
Universal Joint
Reel and Shaft Bearings
Cable Rollers
Gear Housing- With the belt guard removedturn the
holes in the pulleys to the bottom to exposethe gear
housingfill plug. Theoil level in the gear housing
should be kept at or above this fill plug. Drain and
refill with heavy duty GX-90 Gear Lubricating Oil
once each seasonor approximately 25 hoursuse.
Figure 13
SECTIONVI
ADJUSTMENT,
REPAIROR REPLACEMENT
REEL DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT:.
Check periodically for undue looseness. To tighten the
chain, first loosen the t~ nuts at each end of the reel,
holding the reel shaft plates. Slide the snow intake reel
forward by rotating the plate near the sprocket end of the
reel with a punch or rod. Hold in the tightened position
and tighten the reel shaft plate bolts and nuts. IMPORTANT:
Adjust both ends of the reel equally to keep the fan shaft
casting in al ignment. Do not tighten the chain too tig~tly.PAGE
10
Figure 1

accessible. Tighten the adjustment nut ta tighten the chain.
CAUTION: Chain should nat be tightened taa tightly.
CHUTE
CABLE ADJUSTMENT:
See Figure 13. Remove cable roller cover. Loosen the
locking bolt on top of the cable roller bracket and tighten
the adjustment bolt on the side.
CAUTION: The cable should not be adjusted too tightly,
but should allow the spout to rotate freely. Retighten the
lacking bait and replace the cable roller caver.
Figure 14
DEPTHADJUSTMENT:
The adjustable shoes may be set lower to prevent picking up
loose stones and foreign material. Also, the disc wheels on
the inside of the scoop may be adjusted to help lift the
scraper blade over small obstructions or may be adjusted to
allow the snow reel to slightl y touch the ground for addi-
tional pulling power.
Figure 16
REPLACING SAFETYSHEARBOLT:
If the intake snow reel should jam causing the safety shear
bolt to shear it may be replaced with a new bolt, furnished
in the parts bag, after removing the broken pieces in the
shaft. NOTE: Always align the hole in collar with the
al ignment grooves on the end of the sprocket sleeve and
shaft before driving out the broken pin and'replacing the
new bolt.
BELTAND IDLERWHEELADJUSTMENT:
CAUTION: For belt adjustment the engine should be stopped
and the spark plug wire removed.
Figure 15
.Q!UTE CHAIN AND ADJUSTMENT: After the machine has been aperated a short time it may be
necessary to readjust the idl ers for proper bel t tension. The
following steps should also be carefully followed when in-
stall ing replacement belts.
To tighten the chute position chain rotate the chute until
the spout is in the straight up position. Tilt the snow blower
forward until the adjustment bolt as shawn in Figure 15 is
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.FORWARD BELT IDLER ADJUSTMENT:
2.
With the master clutch control in the forward position
the edge of the reverse orm should be 01igned with
line "B". As the belts become stretched or in the
installation of the new belt it may be necessary to
readjust the forward belt idler in its adjustment slot to
bring the reverse arm to line "B", in the forward
running position. For adjustment, return the clutch
control lever to the neutral position and loosen the
nut holding the forward belt idler and move the idler
in small steps to the right, and tighten the nut. Again
move the clutch control lever to the forward position
and check for al ignment with line "B". Repeat the
above steps until the proper idler position is accomp-
lished. NOTE: When retightening the nut on the
forward belt idler care should be taken to position the
forward belt restrictor to clear the belt at all points when
the idler pulley is engaged in the running position and it
should also clear the large pulley as shown in Figure 18.
Figure 17REVERSE
ARM ADJUSTMENT:
REVERSEIDLERADJUSTMENT:
3.
With the clutch control in the forword running position
check to see that the reverse belt is tight when pulled
up on the rim of the reverse belt idler wheel. Loosen
the bolt on the reverse idler and slide it up or down to
obtain the proper tension. Return the cl utch cont;ol
to the neutral position and position the reverse belt in
the center of the idl er. Check to see thot there is
approximatel y 1/8 inch clearance between the lorge
pulley and the pulley band.
Remove the belt guard. A belt replacement decal is
located on the ponel behind the reverse arm which is
used to properly position the reverse arm and the idlers.
With the master clutch control in the neutral position
the right hand edge of the reverse arm should be al igned
with line "A" on the decal. The two bolts on the clutch
lock out arm may be loosened to allow adjustment of the
arm up or down as needed to position the reverse arm
to line "A".
END OF SEASONSTORAGE:~--
In the event the engine is to be stored for any length of time
(30 days or more) or at the end of the snow blowing season,
prepare it as outlined in the following steps.
1Drain gas tank completely by removing fuel line atthe
carburetor or fuel tank, whichever is easier.
2. Drain the carburetor by pressing up~rd on the bowl
drain.
3.
To protect the engine when storing, remove the spark
plug and inject one ounce of S.A.E. 10 weight oil
through the spark plug hole into the cylinder. Crank
the engine (without starting) several times to spread theoil
over the cylinder walls.
Figure 18 4. Lubricate ailiubricatian points as outlined in Section 5.

CHUTE CABLE REPLACEMENTAND REPAIR FOR MODEL 228 AND 265-2
NOTE: The reference numbers referred to in the following instructions may be found in the parts list
and the exploded view.
REMOVE THE BLOWER HOUSING FROM THE SNOW
BLOWER.
A. Remove the safety shear bait (Ref. No. 28), chain
guard (Ref. No. 33), and disconnect the reel drive
chain (Ref. No. 35) at the chain connecting link.
B. Remove the faur carr~age baits (Ref. No. 91)
fasten the scoop (Ref. No. 58) to the frame. Re-
mo':'e the scoop and reel assembl y intact.
C. Remove the spring pin (Ref. No. 19) and remove
the fan (Ref. No. 92).
D. Remove the set screw which holds the chain pulley
(Ref. No. 54) in place and slide the chain pulley
off the blower housing tube.
E. Remove the blower housing (Ref. No. 97) from the
unit.
CABLEWASHER
CABLE BOLTII
I
2. REMOVE THE WORN CABLE.
A. Place the blower housing on a bench with the
cable pulley (Ref. No. 58) exposed as shown in
Figure E.
B. Remove the cable roller cover (Ref. No. 89) and
remove the bolt from the chute collar (Ref. No.
64). See Figure C.
C. Loosen the lock bolt on top o( the cable roller
bracket and adjust the cable adjusting bolt and
cable roller in as far os possible (See Figures C
and D).
D. Remove the special hex key (Ref. No. 98) from
the tube protruding from the blower housing and
slide the cable pulley oway from the blower hous-
ing approximately 3 inches.
E. Loosen the cable mounting bolt (Ref. No. 31)
Figure E and remove the cable ends from the cable
pulley.
F. Pry the chute collar apart (Ref. No. 64) Figure B
ond remove the upper spout assembly (Ref. No. 61)
from the blower housing.
G. Loosen the nut on the cable mounting bolt (Ref.
No. 60) Figure B which fastens the cable to the
upper spout assembly and remove the worn cable.
"
"
3.
REPLACENEWCABLE.
A. Start both ends of the cable through the hol e in
the top of the cabl e track on the upper spout
assembly, (See Figure A). Pull both ends of the
cable through and fasten the loop under the cable
washer (Ref. No. 59) making certain that both ends
of the cable are even.
CABLETRACK
FIGURE A MODEL 228
CHUTE COLLAR BOLT r
UPPERSPOUTASSEMBLY
-{=~~~ CHUTE COLLAR
0
DOUBLEROLLERI
CABLETRACK
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--.0I~LE ROLLER
7 ,ncc,",
CHUTECOLLAR CABLEROLLERBRACKET
CABLE
ADJUSTMENT BOLT
CABLE MOUNTING BOLT CABLE LOCK BOLT
FIGURE B
FIGURE
C

MODEL 265-2 B. With the cable crossed wrap each end of the coble
oround the upper spout in the direction as shown in
Figure B.
C. Start the cable through the holes in the chute
collar from the inside and slip the collar aver the
cable track as shown in Figure B. The cable com-
ing from the left side of the spout should enter
through the left hole in the collar. The cable com-
ing from the right side of the spout should enter
through the right hole in the collar. Make cer-
tain the cable stays in the track when the chute
collar is replaced.
D. Replace the upper spout assembly onto the blower
housing, slipping the collar over the flanged ring,
and fasten with the chute collar bolt.
FIGURE D
CABLE PULLEY
CABLE BOLT
4.
PLACING THE CABLE OVER THE CABLE ROLLERS.
A. Rotate the upper spout assembly with the open side
in the opposite direction from the cable pulley side
of the blower housing assembly. See Figure C and
D.
B. For Model 0228.
Extend the cable from the right side of the spout
assembly over the inside groove of the double
roller (See Figure C) and through the left hole and
the top of the blower housing and down the left
side of the cable pulley. Extend the cable from
the left side of the upper spout across the roller
nearest the chute collar around the inside and
around the cable adjusting roller, over the double
roller to the right, and down through the hale in
the blower housing and along the side of the cable
pulley.
B. For Model 265-2
Extend the cable from the left side of the upper
spout assembly over the roller on the right side of
the cable roller bracket (See Figure D) and through
the right cable hol e in the top of the blower hous-
ing. Extend the cable from the right side of the
spout assembly across the center cable roller, back
and around the cable adjustment roller and over the
cable roller on the left side of the cable roller
bracket and down to the left hole in the top of the
blower housing.
C. Turn the cable pulley with the cable bolt (Ref: No.
31) toward the bottom of the blower housing (See
Figure E).
D. Put the ends of the cabl e up through the hol es in
the bottom of the cabl e pulley and cross the ends
up and over the cabl e bolt and under the washer.
The right cable extends up through the left hole.
Pull the cable tight and tighten the cable bolt and
nut I mak ing sure the cabl e rema ins in the track
around the cable pulley.
E. Replace special hex key and slide cable pulley
back into place.
F. Tighten cable with adjusting cable roller.
BLOWER HOUSING
5.
REPLACE THE BLOWER HOUSING.
A. Reverse the steps outl ined in Step 1 to replace the
blower housing and parts to the snow blower.
FIGURE E
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