Yard-Man 769-03245 Operation, Maintenance & Storage, Do not modify engine, Average Useful Life

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Operation

1.Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.

2.The auger/impeller control lever is a safety device. Never bypass its operation. Doing so makes the machine unsafe and may cause personal injury.

3.The control levers must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released.

4.Never operate with a missing or damaged chute assembly. Keep all safety devices in place and working.

5.Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

6.Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

7.Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.

8.Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.

9.Exercise caution when changing direction and while operat- ing on slopes.

10.Plan your snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge towards windows, walls, cars etc. Thus, avoiding possible property damage or personal injury caused by a ricochet.

11.Never direct discharge at children, bystanders and pets or allow anyone in front of the machine.

12.Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast of a rate.

13.Never operate this machine without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk, never run.

14.Disengage power to the auger/impeller when transporting or not in use.

15.Never operate machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look down and behind and use care when backing up.

16.If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine. Inspect thoroughly for damage. Repair any damage before starting and operating.

17.Disengage all control levers and stop engine before you leave the operating position (behind the handles). Wait until the auger/impeller comes to a complete stop before unclogging the chute assembly, making any adjustments, or inspections.

18.Never put your hand in the discharge or collector openings. Always use the clean-out tool provided to unclog the dis- charge opening. Do not unclog chute assembly while engine is running. Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging.

19.Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer (e.g. wheel weights, tire chains, cabs etc.).

20.If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Call customer assistance for the name of your nearest servicing dealer.

Maintenance & Storage

1.Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance and adjust- ment sections of this manual.

2.Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine disengage all control levers and stop the engine. Wait until the auger/impeller come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

3.Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also, visually inspect machine for any damage.

4.Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.

5.Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to wear and damage. For your safety protection, frequently check all components and replace with original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) parts only. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”

6.Check controls periodically to verify they engage and disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer to the adjustment section in this operator’s manual for instructions.

7.Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as neces- sary.

8.Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.

9.Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow from machine and prevent freeze up of auger/impeller.

10.Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer etc.

11.Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper instructions on off-season storage.

Do not modify engine

To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor.

Notice regarding Emissions

Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modifica- tion (EM) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.

Average Useful Life

According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 60 hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful Life, buy a new machine or have the machine inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are working properly and not worn excessively. Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.

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WARNING

This symbol points out important safety instructions, which if not followed, could endanger the per- sonal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol, HEED IT’S WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrict the use

of this power machine to persons who read, understand

and follow the warnings and instructions

in this manual

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Contents 06/05/07 Two-Stage Snow Thrower769-03245 Customer Support Table of ContentsFinding and Recording Model Number Your Responsibility Restrict the use Chute Clean-out ToolTraining Safe Operation PracticesPreparation Your ResponsibilityOperation Maintenance & StorageDo not modify engine Average Useful LifeSetting Up Shear Pin Storage optional Setting Up Your Snow ThrowerAll models Drift Cutters If EquippedSnowthrower Model Lamp Wiring Harness If equipped Clean-Out ToolSkid Shoes Tire Pressure Pneumatic TiresKnow Your Snow Thrower Operating Your Snow Thrower$26% #/.42 Electric Starter If Equipped Gas & Oil Fill-UpStopping The Engine To Engage Augers To Engage DriveRecoil Starter Auger Control TestShift Cable Making AdjustmentsChute Control Drive Control & Shift LeverReversible Steel Skid Shoe Reversible Plastic Skid ShoeEngine Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerLubrication Shave Plate and Skid ShoesUnhook the support bracket spring from the frame Auger Belt ReplacementRoll the auger belt off the engine pulley. See Figure Remove and replace belt in the reverse order Drive Belt ReplacementRemove the rubber ring from between the plates Friction Wheel RemovalWipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust Off-Season StorageProblem Cause Remedy Trouble Shooting12.08.06 WarrantyAuger Housing COMPONENTS/COMPOSANTS DU Logement DES Tarières Manual Chute Control Part Description RÉF Pièce Optional/en option Part Description RÉF Pièce Remarque Lhabitacle peut être légèrement différent 30 in/poPart Description RÉF Pièce 31AE6GKF500 Part For parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on For parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on Page Frottement GarantieDépannage Solution Causes ProblèmeCarburant le Videz Gaz Propre etSouffleuse ’entretien Régime Tarières De courroie la de RemplacementTransmission Régime ’entretienMoteur Patins et plate LameLubrification Réglages Tarière la de CommandePatins Plastique en réversible Patins 4-5 FigureGoulotte la de Commande Et transmission la de CommandeVitesses de levier Vitesses de changement de CâbleMain SouffleuseToucher 150F dépasserModèles certains sur électrique Démarreur ’huile et d’essence PleinsModèles Certains sur électrique DémarreurTarières Trans de commande la de BlocageLa de proximité à Souffleuse la’essence plein le jamais faites Ne Souffleuse la de CommandesDépart de Volet Goulotte la de dégagement de Outil Général d’ordre RecommandationsPneumatiques Bandages pneus des Pression Goulotte la de dégagement de OutilÉchéant cas le coupe de Barres Option en cisaillement de goupille la de Remisage Employer à moteur à l’huile à et carburant au InférieurQuant moteur du d’utilisation notice la consulter veuillez ’assemblage Après .ESSENCE Sans mais d’huile pleinResponsabilité Votre Remisage et EntretienMoyenne utile vie de Durée Gaz de émissions les concernant AvisPréparation UtilisationFormation Responsabilité VotreDe Outil Est goulotte la de dégagement de outil UnModèle de numéro le trouver Pour Vente-après ServiceMatières des Table ’utilisation La voir détachées Pièces06/05/07 03245-769 Phases deux neige à Souffleuse