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MAINTENANCE

LUBRICATION CHART

 

SAE 30 Motor Oil

 

See “ENGINE” in

Maintenance section

Engine 

oil

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Pivot points

GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS

The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items 
that have been sub 

ject ed to operator abuse or negli-

gence.  To receive full value from the warranty, operator 
must maintain snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual.  
Some ad just ments will need to be made periodically to 
properly maintain your snow thrower.  All adjustments in 
the Service and Ad just ments section of this manual should 
be checked at least once each season.

•     Once a year, you should replace the spark plug and 

check belts for wear.  A new spark plug will help your 
engine run better and last longer.

•      Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.

NOTE: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) 
parts to service this unit.  Failure to do so can cause the unit 
to malfunction and pose a risk of injury to the operator.

BEFORE EACH USE

1.    Check engine oil level.

2.    Check for loose fasteners.

3.      Check controls to be sure they are functioning properly.

LUBRICATION

Keep your snow thrower well lubricated
(See “LU BRI CA TION CHART”).

SNOW THROWER

Always observe the safety rules when performing any 
main te nance.

TIRES
•     Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14–17 

PSI).

•         Keep tires free of gasoline and oil, which can harm rubber.

•         For extremely heavy snow, re duce the width of snow re-

moval by over lap ping previous path and moving slowly.

•      Keep engine clean and clear of snow during use. This 

will help air fl ow and extend engine life. 

•         After snow-throwing is completed, allow engine to run for 

a few minutes to melt snow and ice off the engine.

•     Clean the entire snow thrower thoroughly after each 

use and wipe dry so it is ready for next use.

WARNING:  Do not operate snow 
thrower if weather conditions im pair vis-
ibility.  Throwing snow dur ing a heavy, 
windy snowstorm can blind you and be 
hazardous to the safe operation of the 
snow thrower.

Summary of Contents for yardpro 961940001

Page 1: ...R Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away WARNING Read the Owner s Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious...

Page 2: ...wn from the machine Operation 1 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times 2 Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross ing gravel...

Page 3: ...h transport speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when operating in reverse 13 Disengage power to the collector impeller when snow thrower is transported or not in use 14 Use only attac...

Page 4: ...4 PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON...

Page 5: ...two 2 screwssecuringtheaugerhousing to the pallet 4 Remove all packing materials except plastic tie holding speed control rod to lower handle 5 Remove the two 2 plastic ties securing the upper handle...

Page 6: ...EVE LOOP OPENING UP FIG 5 INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD See Figs 5 and 6 The auger control rod has the short loop on the end of the spring as shown 1 Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into...

Page 7: ...s Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best snow throwing performance Reduce tire pressure to 14 17 PSI INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL See Figs 8 and 9 1 Install remote cable brack...

Page 8: ...Save this manual for future reference These symbols may appear on your snow thrower or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning FORWARD PRIMER IGNITION KEY INSERT TO...

Page 9: ...ed to cut through deep snowdrifts Primer pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine Choke control used for starting a cold engine LH and RH turn trig...

Page 10: ...rward or reverse movement of the snow thrower AUGER Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow ENGINE 1 Move throttle control to STOP position 2 Remove do not turn safety ignition key to pr...

Page 11: ...e handle and adjust the discharge chute direction without interrupting the snow throwing process USING THE CLEAN OUT TOOL See Fig 16 In certain snow conditions the discharge chute may be come clogged...

Page 12: ...rs loosen adjustment nut lower to storage position and tighten nut securely SKID PLATE LOW POSITION HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE 1 2 HEX NUT HIGH POSITION LOW GROUND CLEARANCE AUGER HOUSING FIG 19 OPERATION...

Page 13: ...f you do flood the engine wait a few minutes before attempting to start and DO NOT push the primer 5 Pull recoil starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back 6 When the engine starts...

Page 14: ...so can cause the unit to malfunction and pose a risk of injury to the operator BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check for loose fasteners 3 Checkcontrolstobesuretheyarefunctioningproperly L...

Page 15: ...unit tilted resting on the frame with the left wheel removed will help drain any oil trapped inside the engine See TO REMOVE WHEELS in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 1 Disconnect s...

Page 16: ...install a new 1 4 20 x 2 shoulder shear bolt Install 1 4 20 lock nut and tighten securely CAUTION Do not substitute Use only original equipment shear bolts as supplied with your snow thrower 4 Connect...

Page 17: ...the auger belt and squeeze sides together above pulley so belt is fully seated in groove of pulley 11 Bring snow thrower completely together and check carefully for proper routing of belts If auger be...

Page 18: ...rower to a qualified service center Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the f...

Page 19: ...FULL position 1 Move choke to OFF position runs roughly 2 Blockage in fuel line 2 Clean fuel line 3 Stale fuel 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Water in fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carbu...

Page 20: ...does not apply to any product which has been sub jected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to normal wear of the product 5 Exclusions Excluded from this W...

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