Yard-Man 31AE993I401 - Manual (Page 10)

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• To readjust the control cable, unhook the spring
(found on the end of the auger cable) from the
auger actuator bracket. See Figure 8.
Figure 8
• Push the cable coupler through the end of the
spring to expose the lock nut. See Figure 9.
Figure 9
• Thread the lock nut outward (down the coupler)
three full turns to provide more slack in the cable
and reattach the spring to the bracket.
• Repeat Auger Control Test to verify proper
adjustment has been achieved. Repeat the
previous steps to provide more slack in the cable, in
necessary.
Operating Tips
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes.
The engine will not develop full power until it reaches
operating temperature.
WARNING: The temperature of the muffler
and the surrounding areas may exceed
150
°
F. Avoid these areas.
• For the most efficient snow removal, remove snow
immediately after it falls.
• Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible.
• Slightly overlap each previous path.
• Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the shave plate for
normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted
upward (to lower the shave plate) for hard-packed
snow. Adjust downward (to raise the shave plate)
when using on gravel or crushed rock.
SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean
chute or make any adjustments while engine
is running.
NOTE: It may be helpful to read Section 3, Knowing
Your Snow Thrower, to help identify certain areas of the
snow thrower before performing adjustments.
Traction Control and Shift Lever
To check the adjustment of the traction control and shift
lever, proceed as follows:
• Move the shift lever into sixth (6) position.
• With the traction control released, push the snow
thrower forward, then pull it back. The machine
should move freely.
• Engage the traction control and attempt to move
the machine both forward and back, resistance
should be felt.
• Move the shift lever into the fast reverse (R2)
position and repeat the previous two steps.
If you experienced resistance rolling the unit, either
when repositioning the shift lever from 6 to R2 or when
attempting to move the machine with the traction
control released, adjust the traction control
immediately. To adjust, proceed as follows:
• To readjust the control cable, unhook the traction
spring (found on the end of the traction control
cable) from the traction actuator bracket. See
Figure 8.
• Push the cable coupler through the end of the
spring to expose the lock nut. See Figure 9.
• Thread the lock nut outward (down the coupler)
three full turns to provide more slack in the cable
and reattach the spring to the bracket.
Auger
Actuator Bracket
Auger
Traction
Actuator Bracket
Spring
Traction
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Coupler
Cable
Lock Nut
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