Yard-man 31AH553G401 - Manuals

5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER Unpacking • Remove screws from the top sides and ends of the shipping crate. • Set panel aside to avoid tire punctures or personal injury. • Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit. • Roll unit out of crate. • Check crate thoroughly for loose parts b...

6 • Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of the lower shift rod. See Figure 4. Tap the connector until it locks on the lower shift rod. NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, theshift rod will pivot and you will not be able to changedirection or speed of the snow thrower. Figur...

8 SECTION 3: KNOWING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Be familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. • See Figure 9 to identify all the controls described below. Figure 9 Traction Control / Auger Control Lock The traction control is l...

10 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Before Starting WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machineand in this manual before operating. • The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting. • Make certain the...

12 SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments while engineis running. Traction Control Refer to Final Adjustments on page 6 to adjust traction control. If you want to check further for correct adjustment, proceed as follows: WARNING: Drain the gasolin...

13 SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Lubrication Gea...

14 SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers andstop engine. Wait until all moving parts havecome to a complete stop. Disconnect sparkplug wire and ground it against the engine toprevent unintended starting. Augers The aug...

15 • Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the auger housing. See Figure 19. • Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on the auger pulley. See Figure 20. NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the six nuts thatconnect the frame to the auger housing to aid in beltremoval. • Lift t...

16 • Holding the friction wheel assembly, slide the hex shaft out of the left side of the frame. See Figure 21. The spacer on the right side of the hex shaft will fall and the sprocket should remain hanging loose in the chain. • Lift the friction wheel assembly out between the axle shaft and the dri...

17 SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING 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 switch on engine. 6. Spark plug wire disconnected. 7. Primer button not being used proper...

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 of t...