Yard-Man 31AE553F401, 31AE573H401 manual SET-UP Instructions

SECTION 5: SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Reference to right or left side of the snow thrower in this manual is from behind the unit in the operating position.

IMPORTANT: Check the adjustments as instructed on page 6, and make any final adjustments necessary before operating your snow thrower. Failure to follow the instructions may cause damage to the snow thrower and void warranty.

1.Remove the lower two plastic wing nuts, cupped washers and carriage bolts from each side of the lower handle. See Figure 1.

sure all cables are aligned with cable roller guides. See Figure 3.

Check cables on roller guides

Figure 3

5.Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the two plastic wing nuts, cupped washers and carriage bolts previously removed. See Figure 4.

Wing

Nut,

Washer

Figure 1

Bolt

2.The chute crank may be attached to the lower handle with cable ties for shipping purposes. If so, cut the cable ties and remove the chute crank at this time.

3.Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over the lower handle. See Figure 2.

Move handle up

Wing Nut,

Cupped

Upper Washer,

Handle

Carriage

Bolt

Lower Handle

Figure 4

6.Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of the lower shift rod. See Figure 5. Tap the connector until it locks on the lower shift rod.

Chute

Crank

Figure 2

Upper Shift Rod

Lower Shift Rod

Connector

Insert hairpin

clip

4. Look at lower rear of snow thrower frame to be

Figure 5

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