Yard-Man 31AH553G401 manual Knowing Your Snow Thrower, Traction Control / Auger Control Lock

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SECTION 3: KNOWING YOUR SNOW THROWER

WARNING: Be familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.

•See Figure 9 to identify all the controls described below.

Traction Control / Auger

Control Lock

Gas Tank

Discharge

Chute

Auger

Electric

 

Traction Control /

Control

Chute-Rotation

Auger Control Lock

 

Switch

Stay Warm

 

 

 

 

Grips Switch

 

 

Stay Warm Grips

 

 

 

Shift

 

 

 

Lever

Left Wheel

Chute

Right Wheel

Tilt

Steering Control

Steering Control

Control

Auger

Skid Shoe

Figure 9

Traction Control / Auger Control Lock

The traction control is located on the right handle. See Figure 9. Squeeze the traction control to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.

This same lever also locks the auger control so you can operate the electric chute rotation switch without interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger control is engaged simultaneously with the traction control, the operator can release the auger control (on the left handle) and the augers will remain engaged. Release the traction control to stop the augers and wheel drive (the auger control must also be released).

IMPORTANT: Always release traction control before changing speeds.

Auger Control

The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the clutch grip to engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action. The traction control must also be released in order to stop the auger.

Shift Lever

The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel and is used to determine both ground speed and direction of travel. It can be moved into any of eight positions for speed and direction variations as described below. Always release traction control before changing speeds.

Forward: Your snow thrower has six forward

(F)speeds. Position number one (1) is the slowest. Position number six (6) is the fastest.

Reverse: Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds. R1 is the slower, while R2 is faster.

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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 HandleAuger Control Final AdjustmentsTraction Control and Shift Lever Skid Shoe Tire Pressure Pneumatic TiresShift Lever Knowing Your Snow ThrowerTraction Control / Auger Control Lock Electric Chute-Rotation Switch Stay Warm Grips SwitchSafety Ignition Key Wheel Steering ControlsOperating Your Snow Thrower Before StartingTo Start Engine To Stop EngineOperating Tips To Engage Wheel DriveTo Engage Augers 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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