Yard Machines 961940001 Maintenance, General Recommendations, Before Each Use, Lubrication, Tires

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MAINTENANCE

For extremely heavy snow, reduce the width of snow re- moval by overlapping previous path and moving slowly.

Keep engine clean and clear of snow during use. This will help air flow and extend engine life.

After snow-throwing is completed, allow engine to run for a few minutes to melt snow and ice off the engine.

Clean the entire snow thrower thoroughly after each use and wipe dry so it is ready for next use.

WARNING: Do not operate snow thrower if weather conditions impair vis- ibility. Throwing snow during a heavy, windy snowstorm can blind you and be hazardous to the safe operation of the snow thrower.

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negli- gence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower. All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

Once a year, you should replace the spark plug and check belts for wear. A new spark plug will help your engine run better and last longer.

Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.

NOTE: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts to service this unit. Failure to do so can cause the unit to malfunction and pose a risk of injury to the operator.

BEFORE EACH USE

1.Check engine oil level.

2.Check for loose fasteners.

3.Check controls to be sure they are functioning properly.

LUBRICATION

Keep your snow thrower well lubricated (See “LUBRICATION CHART”).

LUBRICATION CHART

SAE 30 Motor Oil

See “ENGINE” in

Maintenance section

Pivot points

TIRES

Engine oil

SNOW THROWER

Always observe the safety rules when performing any maintenance.

Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14–17 PSI).

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Contents 961940001 SNOW THROWERIMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw AwayOperation TrainingPreparation Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute TABLE OF CONTENTSMaintenance and Storage PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSPARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATIONHOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER INSTALL SPEED CONTROL ROD See Figs. 1 andINSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD See Figs. 5 and CHECK TIRE PRESSURE OPERATION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWERMEETS A.N.S.I. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS STOPPING HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWERTO USE CHOKE CONTROL See Fig TO USE FUEL SHUT-OFFVALVE See FigTO THROW SNOW See Fig USING THE CLEAN-OUTTOOL See FigPOWER STEERING OPERATION See Fig. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See FigSCRAPER BAR BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINETO ADJUST SKID PLATES See Fig TO USE DRIFT CUTTERS See FigBEFORE STOPPING SNOW THROWING TIPSTO START ENGINE IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZENGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS MAINTENANCELUBRICATION CHART BEFORE EACH USEV-BELTS CLEANINGENGINE AUGER GEAR CASETO ADJUST SNOW THROWER HEIGHT SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS2.Remove safety ignition key 1.Be sure throttle is in STOP positionTO REMOVE WHEELS See Fig CARBURETOR STORAGEOTHER ENGINE SPEEDDoes not start TROUBLESHOOTINGLoss of power Engine idles orLIMITED WARRANTY