Yard-Man 31AE553F401, 31AE573H401 manual Traction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever, Skid Shoe

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auger drive clutch grip against the left handle completely.

3.If necessary, loosen the hex lock nut and thread the cable in (for less slack) or out (for more slack) as necessary. Recheck the adjustment. Tighten the lock nut against the cable when correct adjustment is reached.

Traction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever

1.Tip the snow thrower forward so that it rests on the auger housing.

2.Move the shift lever all the way forward to sixth

(6) position.

3.With the traction drive lever released, spin the snow thrower wheels by hand. The wheels should turn; however, you may feel some resistance.

4.Engage the traction drive clutch grip. The wheels should no longer turn.

5.Now release the traction drive clutch grip, and spin the wheels again.

6.Move the shift lever back to the fast reverse position, then all the way forward again. There should be no resistance in the shift lever, and the wheels should turn.

7.If you face resistance when moving the shift lever or the snow thrower wheels stop when they should not, loosen the lock nut on the traction drive cable and unthread the cable one turn.

8.If the wheels can still be turned when you engage the traction drive clutch grip, loosen the lock nut

on the traction drive cable and thread the cable in one turn.

9.Recheck the adjustment and repeat adjustment as necessary. Tighten the lock nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached.

NOTE: If you are not sure that you have reached correct adjustment, refer to the Adjustment section on page 11.

Skid Shoe

The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted. For close snow removal, place skid shoes in the low position. Use middle or high position when area to be cleared is uneven. See Figure 15 on page 13.

1.Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to desired position.

2.Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes.

3.Tighten nuts and bolts securely.

TIRE PRESSURE (Pneumatic Tires)

The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check tire pressure and reduce to 15 to 20 psi.

NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may pull to one side or the other.

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Contents MTD Products INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, Ohio Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyOperation Important Safe Operation PracticesTraining PreparationSafety Labels found on your unit Maintenance and StorageCalling Customer Support Finding Snow Thrower Model NumberUnpacking the Snow Thrower SET-UP Instructions Auger Drive Clutch Final AdjustmentsSkid Shoe Traction Drive Clutch and Shift LeverControls To Stop Engine OperationGAS and OIL FILL-UP To Start EngineTire Pressure To Engage DriveTo Steer Snowthrower To Engage AugersAdjustments Lubrication Replacing Belt MaintenanceAugers Shave Plate and Skid ShoesAuger drive belt from the front auger pulley Drive Belt Changing Friction Wheel RubberOFF-SEASON Storage Trouble Possible Causes Corrective Action Trouble Shooting GuideRepair Parts Ref. No Codes below. Please add the applicable color code Cable Guide Page 151 2732 Yard-Man Green Yard-Man Yellow0674 Powder Black Wheel Assembly Yard-Man Green Yard-Man Yellow 0674 Powder Black 0637 Tire Chain Part Number Optional PartsOther Warranties MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

31AE553F401, 31AE573H401 specifications

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