Yard Machines 961940001 owner manual Assembly / Pre-Operation, Remove Snow Thrower From Carton

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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower. Reading the entire manual will familiar- ize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly, operation and maintenance of the product.

Your new snow thrower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for ship- ping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your snow thrower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.

REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON

1.Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton.

2.Cut down all four corners of carton and lay panels flat.

3.Remove the two (2) screws securing the auger housing to the pallet.

4.Remove all packing materials except plastic tie holding speed control rod to lower handle.

5.Remove the two (2) plastic ties securing the upper handle to the pallet.

6.Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER

TOOL BOX (See Fig. 10)

A toolbox is provided on your snow thrower. The toolbox is located on top of the belt cover. Store the extra shear bolts, nuts and multi-wrench provided in parts bag in the toolbox.

NOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the chute rotator head to snow thrower and making adjustments to the skid plates.

UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE

1.Raise upper handle to the operating position and tighten handle knobs securely.

INSTALL SPEED CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 1 and 2)

1.Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle.

2.Insert rod into speed control bracket and secure with retainer spring.

SPEED

CONTROL

ROD

PLASTIC TIE

UPPER

HANDLE

HANDLE

KNOB

LOWER

HANDLE

FIG. 1

SPEED CONTROL ROD

RETAINER

SPRING

SPEEDSPEED

CONTROL CONTROL

BRACKET LEVER

FIG. 2

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Contents IMPORTANT MANUAL SNOW THROWER961940001 Do Not Throw AwayOperation TrainingPreparation Maintenance and Storage TABLE OF CONTENTSClearing a Clogged Discharge Chute PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSPARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATIONREMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON INSTALL SPEED CONTROL ROD See Figs. 1 andINSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD See Figs. 5 and CHECK TIRE PRESSURE KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER OPERATIONMEETS A.N.S.I. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS TO USE CHOKE CONTROL See Fig HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWERSTOPPING TO USE FUEL SHUT-OFFVALVE See FigPOWER STEERING OPERATION See Fig. USING THE CLEAN-OUTTOOL See FigTO THROW SNOW See Fig TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See FigTO ADJUST SKID PLATES See Fig BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINESCRAPER BAR TO USE DRIFT CUTTERS See FigTO START ENGINE SNOW THROWING TIPSBEFORE STOPPING IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZENLUBRICATION CHART MAINTENANCEGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE EACH USEENGINE CLEANINGV-BELTS AUGER GEAR CASE2.Remove safety ignition key SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST SNOW THROWER HEIGHT 1.Be sure throttle is in STOP positionTO REMOVE WHEELS See Fig OTHER STORAGECARBURETOR ENGINE SPEEDLoss of power TROUBLESHOOTINGDoes not start Engine idles orLIMITED WARRANTY
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