Yard Machines 961940001 - Manual

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...

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 ...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...