Yard-Man 31AH553G401 manual Engine, OFF-SEASON Storage

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Holding the friction wheel assembly, slide the hex shaft out of the left side of the frame. See Figure 21. The spacer on the right side of the hex shaft will fall and the sprocket should remain hanging loose in the chain.

Lift the friction wheel assembly out between the axle shaft and the drive shaft assemblies.

Remove the six screws from the friction wheel assembly (three from each side). Remove the friction wheel rubber from between the friction wheel plates. See Figure 22.

Screws

Friction Wheel Rubber

Hub

Screws

Friction Wheel Plates

Figure 22

Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the friction wheel plates and hub, tightening the six screws in rotation and with equal force.

Position the friction wheel assembly up onto the pin of the shift rod assembly, and slide the shaft through the assembly. Reassemble in reverse order.

Shift Rod Assy

Axle Shaft

Pin

Hex Shaft

Friction

Drive Shaft Wheel

Assembly

Figure 23

NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be certain to remove it.

Engine

Refer to the engine manual for all engine related service procedures.

SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE

WARNING: Never store engine 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 other gas appliance.

If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare engine for storage as instructed in the engine manual.

Remove all debris from the exterior of equipment.

Follow lubrication recommendations on page 13.

Always store the snow thrower in a clean, dry area.

NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rust proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains, springs, bearings and cables.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices TrainingPreparation OperationMaintenance And Storage Your ResponsibilityAssembling Your Snow Thrower UnpackingLoose Parts Assembling HandleTraction Control and Shift Lever Final AdjustmentsAuger Control Skid Shoe Tire Pressure Pneumatic TiresTraction Control / Auger Control Lock Knowing Your Snow ThrowerShift Lever Electric Chute-Rotation Switch Stay Warm Grips SwitchSafety Ignition Key Wheel Steering ControlsOperating Your Snow Thrower Before StartingTo Start Engine To Stop EngineTo Engage Augers To Engage Wheel DriveOperating Tips Chute Assembly Traction ControlShift Rod Auger ControlMaintaining Your Snow Thrower LubricationBelt Removal and Replacement Servicing Your Snow ThrowerAugers Shave Plate and Skid ShoesChanging Friction Wheel Rubber Drive BeltEngine OFF-SEASON StorageTroubleshooting Problem Cause RemedyParts List for Model 31AH553G401 Model 31AH553G401 3941 Yard-Man Green Yard-Man Yellow Powder Black Model 31AH553G401 Model 31AH553G401 710-1652 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 x 1630 734-1709 Model 31AH553G401 Your Notes MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

31AH553G401 specifications

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