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Yard-Man manual MODEL 31AH553G401, IMPORTANT For a proper working machine, use Factory

Models: 31AH553G401

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	IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory
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	V-BELTSare specially designed to engage and disengage
	safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by	4
	not disengaging completely

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NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacement part. For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Yard-Man Green, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0665.

Yard-Man Green: 0665

Yard-Man Yellow: 0674

Powder Black: 0637

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Yard-Man manual MODEL 31AH553G401, IMPORTANT For a proper working machine, use Factory, Approved Parts

Contents

Model 31AH553G401 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYOPERATOR’S MANUAL MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIOCALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT TABLE OF CONTENTSFINDING MODEL NUMBER MTD PRODUCTS INCPreparation SECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICESTraining OperationMaintenance And Storage Your ResponsibilityLoose Parts SECTION 2 ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWERUnpacking Assembling HandleTraction Control and Shift Lever Final AdjustmentsAuger Control Skid Shoe Tire Pressure Pneumatic TiresSECTION 3 KNOWING YOUR SNOW THROWER Push the toggle switch to the right to rotate the chute clockwise To Start Engine SECTION 4 OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWERBefore Starting To Stop EngineOperating Tips To Engage Wheel DriveTo Engage Augers Tire Chains If equippedTraction Control Chute AssemblySECTION 5 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Shift RodSECTION 6 MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER LubricationAugers Belt Removal and ReplacementSECTION 7 SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER Shave Plate and Skid ShoesChanging Friction Wheel Rubber Drive BeltEngine SECTION 8 OFF-SEASON STORAGECause SECTION 9 TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem RemedySECTION 10 PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 31AH553G401 Yard-Man Green Yard-Man Yellow Powder BlackPart Description MODEL 31AH553G401Ref. No Ref. No3941 MODEL 31AH553G401Yard-Man Green Yard-Man Yellow Powder Black Part Description MODEL 31AH553G401Ref. No Ref. NoApproved Parts MODEL 31AH553G401IMPORTANT For a proper working machine, use Factory V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengagePart Description MODEL 31AH553G401Part Description Ref. NoMODEL 31AH553G401 MODEL 31AH553G401 Wheel Assy Comp 16.5” x 4.8”MODEL 31AH553G401 Date Your NotesComments MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR

MODEL 31AH553G401

IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory

Approved Parts.

V-BELTSare specially designed to engage and disengage

safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by

not disengaging completely