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• TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information.1 Tire Pressure.2 Chute Installation.2 Skid Shoe and Shave Plate Adjustment. 2 Shave Plate Adjustment. 3 Drive Control Cable Adjustment. 3 Auger Control Testing and Adjustment. 4 Shift Rod Adjustment. 5 Auger Belt Replacement. • 31AE5MLG729 Snow Thrower 31AE5MLG729 YARD MACHINES SNOW THROWER Model 31AE5MLG729 • Serial Number 1G024B10168 • Two Stage – 4 Cycle HMSK80-110 – 10.5 HP • 28” Xtreme Auger • 21” Intake Height • Tecumseh Engine With Electric Start • Power Steering •.

• There is a storage area in the handle panel used for holding the spare auger shear pins. See Figure 2. Shear Pins Storage Area Figure 2 TIRE PRESSURE Before operating, check tire pressure. Both tires should be between 15 psi and 20 psi. NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may pull to one side or the other during operation. • shave plate.

Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared is uneven, such as a gravel driveway. CAUTION: Loose gravel can be picked up and thrown by the auger, causing injury to the opera- tor and bystanders and/or damage to the snow thrower and surrounding property. Loosen the hex jam nut on the auger control cable 'Z' fitting and rotate the coupling end of the cable downward to provide more slack or upward to take up slack. See Figure 8. Hex Jam Nut Figure 8 5.5. • When replacing pins, spray an oil lubricant into shaft before inserting new pins.

SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, adjust the shift rod. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position and remove the hairpin clip which secures the ferrule to the shift lever. Using a 3/8” socket, remove the four self-tapping screws which secure the frame cover to the frame. See Figure 15. Self Tapping Screws Figure 15 8.7. Using a piece of starter cord, unhook the support bracket spring from the frame.

See Figure 16. Support Bracket Spring Starter Cord Figure 16. • FRICTION WHEEL REMOVAL If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjustment fails to correct the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced.

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