Knowing Your Snow Thrower - Yard-Man 31AE993I401 Operator's Manual

NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the
shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to change
speeds or change directions.
Attaching Chute Directional Control
• Remove the hairpin clip from the upper chute crank
and slide the upper chute crank through the upper
chute crank bracket and into the lower chute crank.
Align the two holes on both chute cranks and insert
the hairpin clip removed earlier, through these
holes. See Figure 4.
Figure 4
Rotating Chute Tilt Cables
• If not already attached, slip the cables that run from
the handle panel to the discharge chute into the
cable guide located on top of the engine as shown
in Figure 5
SECTION 3: KNOWING YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING:
all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
Chute Tilt Control
The distance snow is thrown can be changed by
adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Move the
chute tilt control forward to decrease the distance,
toward the rear to increase. See Figure 7.
Discharge Chute
The angle of the discharge chute controls the distance
that the snow is thrown. Tilt the discharge chute up for
greater distance; tilt down for less distance.
Skid Shoe
The position of the skid shoe is determined by the
condition of the ground from where snow has to be
removed.
Upper Chute Crank
Upper Chute
Crank Bracket
Hairpin Clip
Lower Chute Crank
Read, understand, and follow
Discharge Chute
Connecting Alternator Lead
• Unwrap the headlight wire which is attached to the
headlight, beneath the handle panel. Wind the
headlight wire around the lower right handle until
excess slack is removed. See Figure 6.
• Plug the wire from the headlight into the alternator
lead coming from the right side of the engine
underneath the fuel tank.
Lamp Wire
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates
the speed of the engine. See Figure 7.
Safety Ignition Key
The safety ignition key must be fully inserted in the
switch before the engine will start. Remove key when
snow thrower is not in use.
NOTE: Do NOT "turn" the ignition key in an attempt to
start the engine.
Traction Control / Auger Control Lock
The traction control is located on the right handle.
Squeeze the traction control to engage the wheel drive.
Release to stop. See Figure 7.
This same lever also locks the auger control so you can
operate the chute crank without interrupting the snow
throwing process. If the auger control is engaged
6
Cable Guide
Figure 5
(Wheels left out for clarity)
Alternator Lead
Alternator
Lead
Figure 6