Bolens 31AE6GKF500 warranty Operating Your Snow Thrower, Know Your Snow Thrower

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Operating

Your Snow

Thrower

WARNING

Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.

Use extreme care when handling

Know Your Snow Thrower

 

Drive Control

 

Shift Lever

 

Heated Grips (optional)

 

Four-Way Chute Control™

 

Auger Control

Headlight

Wheel Steering

 

 

Control

Chute

 

Engine Controls

Assembly

 

 

 

 

Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick

Clean-Out

 

 

Tool

 

 

 

Primer

Fuel Fill Cap

 

Ignition Key

 

 

 

Throttle

 

 

Choke

 

 

Starter Handle

 

 

Oil Drain

Electric start button*

 

 

 

 

Electric Switch Box*

Augers

* Optional

 

Skid Shoe

Figure 4-1

gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

Now that you have set up your snow thrower for opera- tion, get acquainted with its controls and features. These are described below and illustrated in Figure 4-1. This knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential.

NOTE: For detailed starting instructions and more information on all engine controls, refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

Shift Lever

The shift lever is located on the right side of the handle panel. Place the shift lever into any of eight positions to control the direction of travel and ground speed.

Forward

Your snow thrower has six forward (F) speeds, with position number one (1) being the slowest speed.

Reverse

Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds, with position number one (1) being the slower speed.

Choke Control

Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine.

Primer

Depressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine’s carburetor to aid in cold-weather starting.

Oil Fill

Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill.

Ignition Key

The ignition key is a safety device. Insert key and snap in place; do not turn ignition key. Pull the key out halfway to stop the engine. Remove key when the unit is not in use.

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Contents 07/09/08 Two-Stage Snow Thrower769-04208 Customer Support Table of ContentsFinding and Recording Model Number Safety Symbols There are rotating blades insideDo not use the engine’s electric starter in the rain Your Responsibility Restrict the useSafe Operation Practices TrainingPreparation Your ResponsibilityMaintenance & Storage OperationDo not modify engine Average Useful LifeSetting Up Your Snow Thrower Clean-Out Tool Lamp Wiring Harness If equippedShear Pin Storage optional Drift Cutters If EquippedOperating Your Snow Thrower Know Your Snow Thrower$26% #/.42 Gas & Oil Fill-Up Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Engines with Starter Handle non-electric startAuger Control Test To Engage DriveTo Engage Augers Making Adjustments Shift CableChute Control Drive Control & Shift LeverYou can also check the adjustment as follows Space between the skid shoes and the ground can be adjustedTo adjust the skid shoes To adjust the auger control, refer toMaintaining Your Snow Thrower EngineLubrication AugersUnhook the support bracket spring from the frame Auger Belt ReplacementRoll the auger belt off the engine pulley. See Figure Drive Belt Replacement Friction Wheel InspectionRemove and replace belt in the reverse order To inspect the friction wheel, proceed as followsTrouble Shooting Problem Cause RemedyWarranty 12.08.06Auger Housing COMPONENTS/COMPOSANTS DU Logement DES Tarières Optional/en option 42CPart RÉF Pièce Description 30 in/po Remarque Lhabitacle peut être légèrement différent 5952Part Description RÉF Pièce 31AE6GKF500 Parts List Pièces Détachées For parts and/or accessories refer to customer support onAdressez-vous au «Service après-vente» La page 2 pour ce qui concerne les pièces et/ou accessoiresManual Chute Control Way Chute Control with tall chutePart RÉF Pièce Description Page Page Garantie 06.08.12Solution Causes Problème DépannageSouffleuse Remisage de InstructionsPropre Transmission de courroie la de Remplacement SouffleuseVis la REMARQUEréinstaller de PAS N’oubliez La de courroie la de Remplacement Patins et plate LameTarière TarièresRéglages Et transmission la de Commande Goulotte la de CommandeVitesses de levier Vitesses de changement de CâbleMoteur du Arrêt Moteur du marche en Mise ’huile et d’essence PleinsÉlectrique Faites NeFonctions 4 à goulotte la de Commande Roues des d’orientation CommandePhare Goulotte la de dégagement de OutilSouffleuse la de Commandes AmorçeurExplosif sont peurs Va les et inflammable La sur consignesPhare du câblage de Faisceau Pneus des PressionOption en cisaillement De goupille la de Remisage Échéant cas leCette Remarque Les RemarqueRemisage et Entretien Responsabilité VotreMoyenne utile vie de Durée Gaz de émissions les concernant AvisPréparation FormationVotre ’essence de ManipulationSécurité de Symboles Machine la d’utiliserVente-après Service Modèle de numéro le trouver PourMatières des Table ’utilisation La voir détachées PiècesPhases deux neige à Souffleuse 07/09/08 04208-769

31AE6GKF500 specifications

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