Yard-man 31AE993I401 - Manuals

5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the left or right side of the snow thrower is observed from theoperator’s position. Unpacking • Remove staples from the top, sides, and ends of the shipping crate. • Set panels aside to avoid tire punctures or personal i...

6 shift rod. Tap the connector until it locks over the lower shift rod. See Figure 2. NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to changespeeds or change directions. • Remove the hairpin clip from the upper chute crank and slide the upper chu...

7 • Loosen the jam nut and thread the cable in (for less slack) or out (for more slack) as necessary. See Figure 7. • Recheck adjustment; readjust as necessary and tighten the jam nut. Figure 7 Skid Shoes The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted by repositioning the skid shoe...

8 Shift Lever The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel and is used to determine ground speed and direction of travel. It can be moved into any of eight positions. See Figure 9. IMPORTANT: Always release traction the control before changing speeds. Forward Your snow thrower has si...

9 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Before Starting WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings onthe machine and in this manual beforeoperating. Gas And Oil Fill-up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your sno...

10 To Stop Engine • Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine. • To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter, proceed as follows. Electric Starter: • Connect power cord to switch box on engine, then to 120 volt AC receptacle. With the engine running, p...

12 SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Before lubricating, repair- ing, or inspecting, disengage all clutchlevers and stop engine. Wait until all mov-ing parts have come to a complete stop.Disconnect the spark plug wire andground it against the engine to preventunintended starting. Gen...

13 IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the gear case, since damage to the seals could result. Be sure the vent plug is free of grease in order to relieve pressure. Auger Bearings and Shaft Every season lubricate the auger bearings and the bearings on the side of the frame with light oil. See to Figure 12. Us...

14 Figure 15 • Remove the six carriage bolts (three per side), belleville washers and hex nuts which attach slide shoes to the snow thrower on two sides. See Figure 8. • Reassemble new slide shoes with the hardware removed earlier (cupped side of belleville washer against the slide shoes). Make cert...

15 • Pull the brake bracket assembly towards the cable guide roller and unhook the auger cable “Z” fitting. • Remove the upper bolts and lock washers which attach the auger housing assembly to the frame assembly using a 9/16” wrench. See Figure 16. • Separate the auger housing from the frame assembl...

16 Figure 20 • Reassemble the new friction wheel rubber to the friction wheel assembly, tightening the six screws in rotation and with equal force. It is important to assemble the rubber on the friction wheel symmetrically for proper functioning. • Insert the pin from the shift arm assembly into the...

17 SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact the local dealer. Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start. 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 2. Blocked fuel line. 3. Choke not in ON position 4. Faulty spark plug. 5. Safety key not in ignition sw...

28 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTDPRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandisepurchased and used in the United States, its possessionsand territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material andworkmanship for a period o...