Yard Machines 961940001 - Manuals

Page 2 - IMPORTANT; Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers; Operation

2 IMPORTANT Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers This snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury. WARNING: This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, driveways and ot...

Page 3 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute; TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

3 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, ...

Page 4 - PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON

Page 8 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

8 OPERATION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols ma...

Page 10 - HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER

10 TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 14) WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- posed rotating parts, which can cause severe injury from contact, or from ma-terial thrown from the discharge chute. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, small children and pets at all times including startup. If ...

Page 12 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

12 TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 19)NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to adjust the skid plates. Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height for c...

Page 13 - SNOW THROWING TIPS

13 OPERATION TO START ENGINE • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the OPEN position. Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 Volt A.C....

Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS

14 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART ➀ SAE 30 Motor Oil ➁ See “ENGINE” in Maintenance section ➁ Engine oil ➀ Pivot points GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negli- gence. To receive full value from the warran...

Page 15 - ENGINE; CLEANING

15 MAINTENANCE NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fl at tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and cor ro sion. V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of operation and replace i...

Page 16 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; SNOW THROWER

16 CAUTION: Do not substitute. Use only original equip ment capscrew/shear bolts as sup plied with your snow thrower. 4. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or ad just ments: 1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position.2. Remove safety i...

Page 18 - OTHER

18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS STORAGE Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. WA R N I N G : N e v e r s t o r e t h e s n o w thrower with gaso line in the tank in side a build ing where fumes may reach an open fl ame, spa...

Page 19 - TROUBLESHOOTING

19 Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so 1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position. equipped) in OFF position. 2. Safety ignition key 2. Insert safety ignition key. is not inserted. 3. Out of fuel. 3. Fill fuel tank. 4. Throttle in STOP position. 4. Move throttle to FAST position. 5. Choke...

Page 20 - LIMITED WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer pur-chaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, with...