Yard-machines yardpro 961940001 User Manual

OWNER'S MANUALMODEL NUMBER:961940001SNOW THROWER Always Wear Eye Protection During OperationIMPORTANT MANUAL Do

10TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 14)WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- posed rotating parts, which can cause severe injury from contact, or from ma-

11OPERATIONTO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 15)The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever located on the right side handle.• Squeeze auger

12TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 19)NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to adjust the skid plates.Skid plates are located on each

13OPERATIONTO START ENGINE • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the OPEN position.Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt A.C. el

14MAINTENANCELUBRICATION CHART➀ SAE 30 Motor Oil➁ See “ENGINE” inMaintenance section➁Engine oil➀ Pivot pointsGENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONSThe warranty o

15MAINTENANCENOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fl at tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire s

16CAUTION: Do not substitute. Use only original equip ment capscrew/shear bolts as sup plied with your snow thrower.4. Connect spark plug wire to sp

17BELT KEEPERIDLER ARM SQUARE HOLEBOLTLOCK WASHERTRACTION DRIVE BELTCLUTCHING IDLER ARM BRACKETAUGER BELTFLAT WASHERAUGER PULLEYAUGERHOUSINGFRAMEENGIN

18SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSSTORAGEImmediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more

19Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so 1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position.

2IMPORTANTSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow ThrowersThis snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.Failure

LIMITED WARRANTYThe Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and w

3CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new snow thrower. It has been designed, engineered and man u fac tured to give best possible dependability and

4PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON

5ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATIONRead these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower. Rea

6ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATIONINSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD(See Figs. 3 and 4)The traction drive control rod has the long loop on the end of the sprin

7ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATIONINSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD (See Fig. 7)NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to ins

8OPERATIONKNOW YOUR SNOW THROWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with

9OPERATIONThrottle/engine control - used to se lect either FAST or SLOW engine speed and to STOP the engine.Traction drive control lever - used to eng