Yard-Man 31AE573H401, 31AE553F401 manual Final Adjustments, Wire Headlight lead Wire

NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to shift gears or change directions.

7.Models with two-piece chute crank only: Remove the hairpin clip from the end of the upper chute crank. Slide the upper chute crank into the lower chute crank. Align the holes, and secure with hairpin clip.

8.Models with one-piece chute crank only: (Follow steps 13 through 15.) Loosen the two hex nuts which secure chute crank support bracket to the snow thrower housing beside discharge chute. See Figure 6.

9.Remove the hairpin clip and one flat washer from the lower end of the chute crank. Leave the other flat washer in place on the end of the chute crank. See Figure 6.

Hairpin

Clip,

Flat

Washer

Hex Nut

Support

Bracket

Figure 6

10.Insert the end of the crank into the hole in the plastic bushing in the chute crank support bracket. Place the other flat washer onto the end of the crank, and secure with hairpin clip. See Figure 6.

Chute Assembly

Chute

Crank

Figure 7

11.Adjust the chute crank support bracket so that the spiral on the chute crank fully engages the teeth on the chute assembly. See Figure 7.

Tighten the nuts on the chute crank support bracket securely.

12.Adjust the eyebolt on the chute crank so the chute crank does not touch the engine. Move the hex nut against the handle (if necessary). Tighten the wing nut to secure the crank in this position.

13.If not already attached, slip the cables that run from the handle panel to the chute into the cable guide on top of the engine. See Figure 8.

Cable Guide

Route cables through guide

Figure 8

14.Unwrap the headlight wire which is attached to the headlight, beneath the handle panel. Wind the headlight wire around the right handle until excess slack is removed. See Figure 9.

15.Plug the wire from the headlight into the wire lead coming from the right side of the engine, underneath the fuel tank. See Figure 9.

Wire

Headlight lead

Wire

Figure 9

FINAL ADJUSTMENTS

Auger Drive Clutch

1.To check the adjustment of the auger drive clutch, push forward on the left hand clutch grip (depress the rubber bumper). There should be slack in the cable.

2.Release the clutch grip. The cable should be straight. Make certain you can depress the

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