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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
33” Snow Thrower
Model 31AE993I401
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
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 operat
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Snow Thrower ....................................................................... 5 Knowing Your Snow Thrower ............................................................................ 7 Operating Your Snow Thrower .......................................................................... 9 Making Adjustments .................................
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning. WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain o
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5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated Maintenance And Storage area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper odorless and deadly gas. operation regularly. 6. Do not operate machine while under the influence of 2. Disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until alcohol or drugs. the auger/impeller come to a complete stop. Disconnect 7. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do the spark plu
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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the left or right side of the snow thrower is observed from the operator’s position. Upper Handle Unpacking Steering Cable Remove staples from the top, sides, and ends of the shipping crate. Set panels aside to avoid tire punctures or personal Tighten these injury. Wing Nuts Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit. Lower Handle Roll the unit out of the crate. Check the crate thoroughly for loose
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shift rod. Tap the connector until it locks over the lower shift rod. See Figure 2. Alternator Lead NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to change Alternator speeds or change directions. Lead Remove the hairpin clip from the upper chute crank and slide the upper chute crank through the upper chute crank bracket and into the lower chute crank. Align the two holes on both chute cranks and insert Lamp Wire the hairpin clip remove
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Loosen the jam nut and thread the cable in (for less NOTE: Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid slack) or out (for more slack) as necessary. See shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the Figure 7. skid shoes. Recheck adjustment; readjust as necessary and tighten the jam nut. “Z” End High Jam Nut Low Shave Plate Carriage Bolts Auger Control Hex Nuts Cable Skid Figure 7 Shoes Skid Shoes Figure 8 The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted by rep
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Operate the snow thrower in open areas until Shift Lever becoming familiar with these controls. The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel and is used to determine ground speed and Chute Tilt Control direction of travel. It can be moved into any of eight The distance snow is thrown can be changed by positions. See Figure 9. adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Move the IMPORTANT: Always release traction the control before chute tilt control forward to decrease t
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SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: The electric starter is Before Starting equipped with a grounded three-wire WARNING: Read, understand, and power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household follow all instructions and warnings on current. It must be used with a properly the machine and in this manual before grounded three-prong receptacle at all operating. times to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Follow all instructions carefully Gas And Oil Fill-up
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Squeeze the traction control against the right To Stop Engine handle and the snow thrower will move. Release it Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to and the drive motion will stop. help dry off any moisture on the engine. IMPORTANT: NEVER move the shift lever without first To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter, releasing the traction control. Doing so will cause proceed as follows. premature wear to the drive system’s friction wheel. Electric Starter: Connect pow
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necessary until the ferrule lines up with the upper Trigger Cables hole in the shift lever. See Figure 11. Shift Arm Drive Actuator Insert ferrule from the left side of the snow thrower Bracket into the upper hole. Auger Actuator Bracket Reinstall the hairpin clip and the washer. IMPORTANT: Make certain to check for correct Hex Nut adjustment of the shift rod as instructed under Final And Cupped Hex Gear Shaft Adjustments in the Assembly Section, before operating Washer the snow throw
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SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Before lubricating, repair- Vent Plug ing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until all mov- ing parts have come to a complete stop. Shear Bolts Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. General Recommendations • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to ope
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IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the gear case, since Check V-Belts damage to the seals could result. Be sure the vent plug Follow the instructions below to check the condition of is free of grease in order to relieve pressure. the drive belts every 50 hours of operation. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the Auger Bearings and Shaft engine by removing the three self-tapping screws. Every season lubricate the auger bearings and the Visually inspect for frayed, cracked, or exces
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Flat Shear Bolts Belt Cover Bolts(3) Hairpin Belt Cover Washers Clip Washer Carriage Bolt Shave Plate Hex Nut Upper Bolt Figure 15 Shoulder Bolt (remove) Remove the six carriage bolts (three per side), (do not remove) belleville washers and hex nuts which attach slide shoes to the snow thrower on two sides. See Figure 8. Reassemble new slide shoes with the hardware removed earlier (cupped side of belleville washer Engine Pulley against the slide shoes). Make certain the slide shoes are
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Pull the brake bracket assembly towards the cable guide roller and unhook the auger cable “Z” fitting. Remove the upper bolts and lock washers which Belt Cover attach the auger housing assembly to the frame assembly using a 9/16” wrench. See Figure 16. Separate the auger housing from the frame assembly by tilting the housing forward and pulling up the handles. Using a 1/2” wrench, remove the hex screw and belleville washer from the center of the pulley on the auger housing. Lift t
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Insert the pin from the shift arm assembly into the Shift Arm Assembly friction wheel assembly and hold assembly in position. See Figure 20. Shift Arm Sprocket Assembly Spacer Slide the hex shaft through the left side of the Sprocket Spacer Pin housing and through the friction wheel assembly. Insert the hex shaft through the sprocket and the Pin spacer. Make certain that the chain engages both the large and the small sprocket. NOTE: If the sprocket fell from the snow thrower while re
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SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start. 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 1. Fill tank with fresh gasoline. 2. Blocked fuel line. 2. Clean the fuel line. 3. Choke not in ON position 3. Move switch to ON position 4. Faulty spark plug. 4. Clean, adjust gap or replace. 5. Safety key not in ignition switch on engine. 5. Insert the key fully into the switch. 6. Spark plug wire disconnected. 6. Connect spark plug wire. 7. Primer button not being used properly. 7. Refe
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Model 31AE993I401 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 05244A Bearing Housing 30. 738-0281 Shoulder Screw 2. 618-0281A Bracket Assembly: Auger Break 31. 741-0185 Self-Aligning Bearing 3. 684-0090A Impeller Assembly: 16” 32. 741-0192 Flange Bearing w/ Flats 4. 710-0371 Hex Lock Bolt 5/16-18 x .875” 33. 741-0475 Plastic Bushing 5. 710-0451 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .750” 34. 741-0494 Flange Bushing 6. 710-0459A Hex Screw, Special 3/8-24 x 1.5” 35. 747-0980 Idler
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