Yard-Man 31AH763G401 Manuals

YaRD-MaN Operator's Manual Snow Thrower Models 31AH763G401 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Warning; This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applieabIe local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark attester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722. MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U,S.A. FOF',M NO. 770-10021B ECONo.1481 (6/2000) TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Snow Thrower ........................ _.............................................. 5 Know Your Snow Thrower ................................................................................. 8 Operating Your Snow Thrower .......................................................................... 10 Making Adjustments .......................................................................................... !2 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower ........................................................................ 13 Service .............................................................................................................. 14 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 17 Parts List ............................................................................................................ 18 FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new Snow Thrower, It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance, Please read and understand what it says. Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below, The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer. You can locate the model number by looking at the lower frame cover in the rear of your snow thrower. A sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below. iv (Model Number) (Serial Number) [.M=ZpTOV/c o.o.°oooc..,°c • o,,o,,t3,j Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: CALLINGCUSTOMERSUPPORT If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department. Call 1- (330) 220*4MTD (4683) or 1- (800)-800-7310 to reach a Customer Support representative. Please have your unit's model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locate this information. You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call. SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATIONPRACTICES This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol--heed its warning. WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehic-le components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Training 1. Read, understand and follow a]linstructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. 2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. 3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent. 4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction. 5. Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan your snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, bystanders and the like. 6. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. 7. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating in reverse. Preparation 1_ Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all door mats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires and other foreign objects which could be tripped over or thrown by the augedimpeller. 2_ Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes. 3. Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer garments. Do not wear jeweIry, long scarves or other loose clothing which could become entangled in moving parts. Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces. 4. Use a grounded three wire extension cord and receptacle for all units with electric start engines. 5. Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces. _. Disengage all clutch levers before starting the engine. 7. 8. 9_ Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running, except where _pecifically recommended in the operator's manual. Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow. To avoid personaI injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive, Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes imrnediately. a. Use only an approved gasoline container. b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. c. Never fuel machine indoors. d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running. e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling. f. Never over fill fuel tank, Fill tank to no more than _/2inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion. g, Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine. i. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heater, space heater, clothes dryer etc.). j, Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing. Operation 1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/ impeller housing or discharge chute. Contact with the rotating parts can ampul:ate hands and feet. 2_ The auger/impeller clutch lever is a safety device. Never bypass its operation. Doing so, makes the machine unsafe and may cause personal injury. 3. The clutch levers must c,perata easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released. 4. Never operate with a mi_sing or damaged discharge