Yard Machines 961940001 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION CHART
SAE 30 Motor Oil
See “ENGINE” in
Maintenance section
Engine
oil
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.