Yard-Man 5KL manual Preparing For Storage, Chute Control

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7.Check for correct adjustment before operating the snow thrower.

Skid Shoe

Refer to page 7 for details.

Chute Control

Once a season or every 25 hours of operation, whichever is earlier, check whether the chute control cables have slackened. If the chute does not rotate fully or its pitch cannot be moved up or down, the chute control cables will have to be adjusted.

To adjust these cables, proceed as follows:

1.To tighten cable, loosen the top nut and tighten the bottom nut on the cable.

2.Adjust equally on both sides by working on all cables. See Figure 23.

Chute

Control

Chute Control Cable

Figure 23

SECTION 5: OFF-SEASON STORAGE

If your snow thrower is left unused for 30 days or longer, it needs to be prepared for storage. Proper storage ensures longer life of the snow thrower.

Preparing For Storage

WARNING: Never store snow thrower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or gas appliance.

WARNING: Drain fuel into approved container outdoors, away from any open flame. Be certain engine is cool. Do not smoke.

WARNING: Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. Never use engine or carburetor cleaning products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts of the engine such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage.

Fuel left in engine during warm weather deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems. To avoid such problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer.

NOTE: Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.

1.Remove gasoline from the carburetor and the fuel tank to prevent gum deposit in the engine.

2.Run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and it stops due to lack of fuel.

3.Remove the spark plug and pour one (1) ounce of engine oil through the spark plug hole into the cylinder. Place a rag over the hole. Crank the engine several times to distribute the oil. Replace spark plug.

NOTE: Follow the engine manual to further prepare the snow thrower engine for storage.

4.When storing the snow thrower in an unventilated or metal storage shed, rustproof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains, springs, bearings and cables.

5.Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and equipment.

6.Follow lubrication recommendations on page 12.

7.Store snow thrower in a clean, dry area.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Important Safe Operations Practices TrainingOperation Setting up the Snow Thrower Setting UP Your Snow ThrowerBefore Assembly Removing From CartonFinal Adjustments Auger Control TestDrive Control & Shift Lever Skid Shoe Tire Pressure Pneumatic TiresFour-Way Chute Control Drive Control/ Auger Control Lock Operating Your Snow ThrowerKnow The Controls Auger ControlBefore Starting Engine To Start EngineBefore Stopping Recoil StarterTo Engage Drive Chute Clean-Out ToolTo Stop The Snow Thrower To Engage AugersMaintaining Your Snow Thrower General RecommendationsCheck Chute Cables Check V-BeltsCheck Friction Wheel Checking Oil LevelShave Plate and Skid Shoes Service & AdjustmentServicing Augers Replacing BeltAuger Belt Drive BeltFriction Wheel Rubber Adjustments Drive ControlShift Rod Preparing For Storage Chute ControlTroubleshooting Parts List for Model 5KL Model 5KL 4211 Handle Engagement Assembly RH Cable Z- Fitting 731-04894 41A 42C 43A 42A 42H 41B 42I 43D 42B 42J Ref No. Part No Description Safety & Decorative Labels Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

5KL specifications

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