Yard-Man 5KL User Manual
Operator’s manual, Two-stage snow thrower
Printed in U.S.A.
FORM NO
. 770-10028G.fm
(7/2004)
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
Operator’s Manual
Two-Stage
Snow Thrower
Model 5KL
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Document Outline
- SECTION 1: important safe operations practices
- SECTION 1: setting up your snow thrower
- Removing From Carton
- Before Assembly
- Setting up the Snow Thrower
- Final Adjustments
- SECTION 2: operating your snow thrower
- Know The Controls
- Before Starting Engine
- To Start Engine
- Before Stopping
- To Stop The Snow Thrower
- To Engage Drive
- To Engage Augers
- To Throw Snow
- Operating Tips
- Chute Clean-Out Tool
- Drift Cutters (on models so equipped)
- SECTION 3: Maintaining your snow thrower
- General Recommendations
- Lubrication (See Figure 9)
- Check V-Belts
- Check Friction Wheel
- Check Chute Cables
- Checking Oil Level
- SECTION 4: service & adjustment
- Servicing Augers
- Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
- Replacing Belt
- Friction Wheel Rubber
- Adjustments
- SECTION 5: off-season storage
- Preparing For Storage
- SECTION 6: troubleshooting
- SECTION 7: parts list for MODEL 5KL