Yard-Man 31AE573H401 manual To Engage Drive, To Steer Snowthrower, To Engage Augers, Tire Pressure

2.To avoid possible freeze-up of starter, proceed as follows.

Electric Starter: Connect power cord to switch box on engine, then to 120 volt AC receptacle. With the engine running, push starter button and spin the starter for several seconds. The unusual sound made by spinning the starter will not harm engine or starter. Disconnect the power cord from receptacle first, and then from switch box. Recoil Starter: With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or four times. Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound, which is not harmful to the engine or the starter.

3.To stop engine, push the throttle lever all the way down, or remove the ignition key. Do not turn key. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended.

NOTE: Do not lose ignition key. Keep it in a safe place. Engine will not start without the ignition key.

4.Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor cover in the area of the control levers. Also, move control levers back and forth several times. Leave throttle control lever in the STOP or OFF position. Leave choke control in the FULL choke position.

TO ENGAGE DRIVE

1.With the engine running near top speed, move shift lever into one of the six FORWARD positions or two REVERSE positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions that exist. Use the slower speeds until you are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower.

2.Squeeze the left hand auger clutch grip against the handle to engage it.

3.While the left hand auger clutch grip is engaged, squeeze the right hand drive clutch grip.

4.Release the left hand auger clutch grip only. The interlock mechanism should keep the left hand clutch engaged until the right hand clutch is released.

NOTE: NEVER move shift lever without first releasing the drive clutch.

TO STEER SNOWTHROWER

The trigger levers are located on the underside of the handles and are used to steer your snowthrower. NOTE: The drive clutch must be engaged when using the triggers to steer the snow thrower.

1.To turn right, squeeze the right trigger lever and guide the snowthrower to the right.

2.To turn left, squeeze the left trigger lever and

guide the snowthrower to the left.

3. Squeeze both triggers to transport the unit when the engine is not running.

NOTE: These controls should be used while operating your snowthrower in open areas until you become familiar with their operation.

TO ENGAGE AUGERS

To engage augers and start snow throwing action, squeeze the auger clutch grip against the left handle. Release to stop the augers (traction drive clutch grip must also be released).

The auger drive clutch can also be locked so you can turn the chute crank without interrupting the snow throwing process. Refer to “Traction Drive/ Auger Clutch Lock” in the Control section.

TIRE PRESSURE

1.Tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure to 10-15 p.s.i. for snowthrower operation. Use pneumatic tires only on your snowthrower unit.

2.Tire chains (optional equipment) should be used whenever extra traction is needed.

OPERATING TIPS

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes as the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature.

WARNING: Temperature of muffler and

surrounding areas may exceed 150oF. Avoid these areas.

1.For most efficient snow removal, remove snow immediately after it falls.

2.Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. Slightly overlap each previous swath. The distance that snow is being thrown can be adjusted by altering the angle of the chute assembly. Sharper the angle, shorter the distance snow is thrown.

3.Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the scraper bar for normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward when using on gravel or crushed rock.

4.Be certain to follow the precautions listed under ‘‘To Stop Engine’’ to prevent possible freeze-up.

5.Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.

WARNING: Never attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments while engine is running.

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