Yard-Man 31AE573H401, 31AE553F401 manual Off-Season Storage

Models: 31AE553F401 31AE573H401

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SECTION 11: OFF-SEASON STORAGE

the friction wheel assembly and hold assembly in position. See Figure 25.

Shift Arm

Sprocket

Assembly

Spacer

Pin

 

Friction

Wheel

Figure 25

11.Slide the hex shaft through the left side of the housing and through the friction wheel assembly.

12.Insert the hex shaft through the sprocket and the

spacer. See Figure 25. Make certain that the chain engages both the large and the small sprocket.

NOTE: If the sprocket fell from the snow thrower while removing the hex shaft, place the sprocket on the hex shaft. Position the hex hub of the sprocket

toward the friction wheel when sliding the sprocket on to the hex shaft. See Figure 26.

Sprocket

Spacer

Hex Shaft

Hex Hub

of Sprocket

Figure 26

13.Align the hex shaft with the right hand bearing and carefully guide the left hand bearing into the left side of the housing.

14.Reassemble the drive cover with the four screws that were earlier removed.

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

ENGINE

Refer to separate engine manual for all engine maintenance procedures.

SECTION 11: 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 separate engine manual included with your unit.

1.Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and equipment.

2.Follow lubrication recommendations on pages page 12. Store 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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Yard-Man 31AE573H401, 31AE553F401 manual Off-Season Storage