Yard Machines 961940001 manual

OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: 961940001 SNOW THROWER Alwa ys W ear Ey e Pr otection During Operation IMPORT ANT MANUAL Do Not Throw A way W ARNING: Read the Owner's Manual and fol low all W arnings and Safety In struc tions. Fail ure to do so can result in serious injury . 199907 Rev . 1 01.12.06 BY Printed in U.S.A.[...]

2 IMPORT ANT Safe Operation Practices for W alk-Behind Snow Throwers This snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury . W ARNING: This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, driveways and other ground level surfaces. Caution should be e[...]

3 CONGRA TULA TIONS on your purchase of a new snow thrower . It has been designed, engineered and man u fac tured to give best possible dependability and per for mance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy , please contact your nearest authorized service center . We have competent, well-trained tech ni cians and the proper too[...]

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5 ASSEMBL Y / PRE-OPERA TION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower . Reading the entire manual will familiar- ize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly , operation and maintenance of the product. Y our new snow thrower has been as sem bled at the factor[...]

6 ASSEMBL Y / PRE-OPERA TION INST ALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 3 and 4) The traction drive control rod has the long loop on the end of the spring as shown. 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into pivot bracket with loop opening down as shown. 2. With top end of rod positioned under left side of control panel, push rod[...]

7 ASSEMBL Y / PRE-OPERA TION INST ALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROT A TER HEAD (See Fig. 7) NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to install the chute rotater head. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower. 2. Position chute rotater head over chute bracket. If n[...]

8 OPERA TION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your snow thrower or in literat[...]

9 OPERA TION Throttle/engine control - used to se lect either F AST or SLOW engine speed and to STOP the engine. T raction drive control lever - used to engage power-pro- pelled for ward or reverse motion of snow thrower . Auger control lever - used to engage auger motion (throw snow). Discharge chute control lever - used to change the di- rec tion[...]

10 TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 14) W ARNING: Snow throwers have ex- posed rotating parts, which can cause severe injury from contact, or from ma- terial thrown from the discharge chute. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, small children and pets at all times including startup. If the discharge chute or au ger become clogged, sh[...]

11 OPERA TION TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 15) The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever located on the right side handle. • Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the auger and throw snow . • Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow. TO MOVE FOR W ARD AND BACKW ARD (See Fig. 17) SELF-PROPELLING, forward and r[...]

12 TO ADJUST SKID PLA TES (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 side of the auger housing and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height for current surface conditions. For removal of snow i[...]

13 OPERA TION TO ST ART ENGINE • Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the OPEN position. Y our snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter . The electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 V olt A.C. household current. • Be sure your house [...]

14 MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION CHART ➀ SAE 30 Motor Oil ➁ See “ENGINE” in Maintenance section ➁ Engine oil ➀ 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. T o receive full value from the warranty , operator must maintain snow thr[...]

15 MAINTENANCE NOTE: T o seal tire punctures and prevent fl at tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer . Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and cor ro sion. V- B E L T S Check V -belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of operation and replace if necessary . The belts are not ad just a[...]

16 CAUTION: Do not substitute. Use only original equip ment capscrew/shear bolts as sup plied with your snow thrower . 4. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug. W ARNING: T o avoid serious injury , before performing any service or ad just ments: 1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position. 2. Remove safety ignition key . 3. Make sure the augers and all[...]

17 BEL T KEEPER IDLER ARM SQUARE HOLE BOL T LOCK W ASHER TRACTION DRIVE BEL T CLUTCHING IDLER ARM BRACKET AUGER BEL T FLA T WASHER AUGER PULLEY AUGER HOUSING FRAME ENGINE PULLEY LOCKW ASHER BOL T FIG. 24 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 1. REMOVE GASOLINE FROM FUEL T ANK - Drain gaso- line from fuel tank into a suitable container , out doors, away from fi[...]

18 SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ST ORAGE Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. W ARNING: Never store the snow thrower with gaso line in the tank in side a build ing where fumes may reach an open fl ame, spark or pilot light as on a fur nace, water heater , clothes dryer [...]

19 Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so 1. T urn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position. equipped) in OFF position. 2. Safety ignition key 2. Insert safety ignition key . is not inserted. 3. Out of fuel. 3. Fill fuel tank. 4. Throttle in STOP position. 4. Move throttle to F AST position. 5. Choke in OFF position. 5. Move to FULL position. 6. [...]

LIMITED W ARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer pur- chaser , we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in repla[...]