Yard-man 31AE553F401 - Manuals

Page 2 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF; WARNING; The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to

2 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OFYOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUALBEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR SNOW THROWE...

Page 3 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE; Safety Labels found on your unit.; NG

3 repairs, adjustments, or inspections. Never placeyour hand in the discharge or collector openings.Use a stick or wooden broom handle to unclog thedischarge opening. • Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit unattended. Disengage the collector/impeller, shiftinto neutral, stop the engin...

Page 5 - Figure 1; Look at lower rear of snow thrower frame to be; Figure 3; clip

5 SECTION 5: SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Reference to right or left side of the snow thrower in this manual is from behind the unit in the operating position. IMPORTANT: Check the adjustments as instructed on page 6, and make any final adjustments necessary before operating your snow thrower. Failure ...

Page 6 - FINAL ADJUSTMENTS; Auger Drive Clutch; Headlight

6 NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to shift gears or change directions. 7. Models with two-piece chute crank only: Remove the hairpin clip from the end of the upper chute crank. Slide the upper chute crank into the lower chute crank....

Page 7 - Traction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever; Tighten nuts and bolts securely.

7 auger drive clutch grip against the left handle completely. 3. If necessary, loosen the hex lock nut and thread the cable in (for less slack) or out (for more slack) as necessary. Recheck the adjustment. Tighten the lock nut against the cable when correct adjustment is reached. Traction Drive Clut...

Page 9 - SECTION 7: OPERATION; Electric Starter

9 SECTION 7: OPERATION GAS AND OIL FILL-UP Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully. WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, with engine running or while engine is hot. Do not smoke when filling fue...

Page 11 - SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS; Retighten nuts and bolts securely.; Z Fitting

11 SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Never attempt to clean chuteor make any adjustments while engine isrunning. CHUTE ASSEMBLY The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Refer to the Control section of this manual. 1. The remote chute control cables have...

Page 12 - SECTION 9: LUBRICATION; If for any reason, the; When following instructions in

12 SECTION 9: LUBRICATION (See Figure 13) WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing any lubrication or maintenance. WHEELS Oil or spray lubricant into wheel bearings at least once a season. Remove wheels, clean and coat axles with a multi-purpose automot...

Page 13 - SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE; AUGERS; Disconnect the spark plug; Auger Belts

13 SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing any repairs or maintenance. AUGERS The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designe...

Page 14 - auger drive belt from the front auger pulley.; NOTE: Use care to avoid pinching the control cable.; From the frame assembly side, insert six lock

14 WARNING: Do not attempt to change theauger belt without the help of an assistant. Itis very important that one person, standingat the operating position, firmly hold thesnow thrower housing to prevent it fromtipping while the other person replaces thebelt. Failure to comply with this may resultin...

Page 15 - Drive Belt; CHANGING FRICTION WHEEL RUBBER; Remove six screws from the frame cover

15 Drive Belt 1. Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, orplace a piece of plastic under the gas cap. 2. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. 3. Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests on the housing. 4. Remove six self-ta...

Page 16 - ENGINE; Never store engine with; Spacer

16 the friction wheel assembly and hold assembly in position. See Figure 25. Figure 25 11. Slide the hex shaft through the left side of the housing and through the friction wheel assembly. 12. Insert the hex shaft through the sprocket and the spacer. See Figure 25. Make certain that the chain engage...

Page 17 - SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE; For repairs beyond the minor adjustments; Trouble

17 SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer. Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line.Choke not in ON positionFaulty spark plug.Key ...

Page 18 - SECTION 13: REPAIR PARTS

18 32 11 27 22 19 16 15 24 30 35 18 6 12 9 25 12 25 15 20 20 1 15 20 29 4 8 5 14 21 26 3 17 23 31 10 13 31 23 28 33 15 24 26 7 34 24 24 36 37 38 2 39 40 43 42 41 NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part...

Page 27 - Tire Chain: Part Number

27 Optional Parts: Following optional parts are available for your snow thrower. Please call 1-800-800-7310 to order these parts. While ordering, do not forget to mention the applicable part number. Tire Chain: Part Number Drift Cutter Kit: Part Number: OEM-390-679 Wheel Size (with Sno Hog Tire) Whe...

Page 28 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchasewithin the United States of America, its possessionsand territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at itsoption, repair or replace, for the original purchaser,free of charge, any part or parts found to bedefective in materia...