Yard-Man 5KL - Manual (Page 5)

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SECTION 1: SETTING UP YOUR SNOW THROWER
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with the engine full of
oil. After assembly, see page 9 for fuel and oil details.
Removing From Carton
1. Cut the corners of the carton and lay the sides flat
on the ground. Remove all packing inserts.
2. Move the snow thrower out of the carton.
3. Make certain the carton has been completely
emptied before discarding it.
Loose Parts
Your snow thrower has been assembled at the factory
except the parts shipped loose in the carton. These are
listed below.
a. Shear Pins and Cotter Pins
Before Assembly
Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the
engine to prevent unintended starting.
NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right
side of the snow thrower is from the operating position
only. Exceptions, if any, will be specified.
Setting up the Snow Thrower
1. Raise the upper handle assembly in the direction
shown in Figure 1. Align the upper handle with the
lower handles.
Figure 1
2. Tighten two handle knobs firmly to secure the
upper handle to the lower handles. See Figure 1.
3. Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of
the lower shift rod. Tap the connector until it locks
over the lower shift rod. See Figure 2.
NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the
shift rod will pivot and changing speed or direction of
the snow thrower will not be possible.
Figure 2
4. Apply a light lubricant (i.e. 3-in-1 oil) to the rim/lip of
the chute base (and the underside of the chute
assembly) and position the chute assembly over
the base. See Figure 3A.
5. Close the flange keepers to secure the chute
assembly to the chute adapter. The flange keepers
will click into place when properly secure. See
Figure 3B.
NOTE: If the flange keepers do not easily click into
place, use the palm of your hand to apply swift, firm
pressure to the back of each.
6. Pull the hairpin clip out of the clevis pin on the chute
support rod. Save these hardware.
Figure 3
Handle Knob
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Shift Rod
Connector
A B
C D
Hairpin Clip
Clevis
Pin
Chute
Control
Box
Chute Support
Rod
Flange Keeper
Chute
Assembly
Lubricate
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