Yard-Man 31AE993J401 - Manual (Page 11)

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Chute Clean-Out Tool
The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the
rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Never
use your hand to clean a clogged chute or chute
opening; use this clean-out tool instead.
• Release both the auger control lever and the
traction/auger control lock lever.
• Stop the engine by removing the ignition key.
• Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which
secures it to the rear of the auger housing. See
Figure 9.
• Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to
remove any snow and ice in the discharge chute.
• Re-fasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on
the rear of the auger housing and restart engine.
• While standing in the operator’s position (behind
the snow thrower), engage the auger clutch lever
for a few seconds to clear any remaining snow or
ice from the discharge chute before continuing to
clear snow.
Figure 9
SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
Shift Rod
• Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the
shift handle under the handle panel. See Figure 10.
• Place shift lever in sixth (6) position or fastest
forward speed.
• Push shift arm assembly down as far as it will go.
Figure 10
• Rotate the ferrule up or down on the shift rod as
necessary until the ferrule lines up with the upper
hole in the shift lever. See Figure 10.
• Insert ferrule from the left side of the snow thrower
into the upper hole.
• Reinstall the hairpin clip and the washer.
IMPORTANT: Before operating the snow thrower, make
sure the shift rod is adjusted according to instructions
on page 6.
NOTE: For adjustment of auger control, skid shoe and
chute assembly, refer to Final Adjustments in Section 1.
Traction Control
If you are uncertain about correct adjustment, proceed
as follows:
• Drain the gasoline out of your snow thrower’s
engine, and place a piece of plastic film under the
gas cap to avoid spillage.
• Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on
the auger housing.
• Remove the frame cover underneath the snow
thrower by removing six self-tapping screws.
• With the traction control released, check if there is
clearance between friction wheel and drive plate in
all positions of the shift lever. See Figure 11.
• With the traction control lever engaged, check if the
friction wheel solidly contacts the drive plate. See
Figure 11. If not, adjust as follows:
• Loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable and
thread the cable in or out as necessary.
Chute Clean-Out Tool
Clip
WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute
or make any adjustments while engine is
running.
Shift Lever
Ferrule
Shift Arm
Lower Shift Rod
Clutch Rod
Upper Shift Rod
Connector
Hairpin Clip
Flat
Washer