Yard-Man 7100-1 User Manual
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YARD -~.;1AN co.
P. C. BOX 36940
CLE'JELAt'JD, OHIO 44136
1410 West Ganson Street -Jackson, ~ichigan 49202
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PRINTED.IN U..S.A.
0611-724A
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RULES FO.~~ SAFE OPERATION
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Your SNOW THROWER is a precision piece of snow throwing equipment. Engineering skill and experience have been combined to
provide the ultimate in safety and efficiency. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator
can result in injury. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION AT ALL TIMES. -
1.. READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL CAREFULLY. Know the controls to operate your SNOW THROWER properly and how
to quickly stop th~ unit. .,
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, disengage all clutches and shift unit into neutral. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from
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DISENGAGE POWER AND STOP MOTOR before cleaning discharge, removing obstacles, making adjustments, or when
leaving operating position.
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NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE AT BYST~N~ER~ or allow anyone in front of machine -debris may be hidden in the
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5. KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS a safe distance away.
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6. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE MACHINE or allow adults to operate machine without proper instruction.
ADJUST SCOOP HEIGHT to clear gravel or crushed rock surface.
8. EXERCISE CAUTION to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating in reverse.
HANDLE GASOLINE WITH CARE -it is highly flammable.
Use approved gasoline container.
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Never add gasoline to a running mo~~~. F!" tank outdoors and wipe up spilled gasoline.
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Replace gasoline cap securely.
Open doors if motor is running indoors -exhaust fumes are dangerous.
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10. USE A GROUNDED THREE-WIRE PLUG-IN for all units equipped with electric starting kits.
11. KEEP UNIT IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION and keep safety devices in place.
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2.~~ Always start engine with machine on level. Sl!~~.'."wi,t~",master clutch disengaged. A~er starting, let engine warm up several
::r ~inutes at slow speed be:ore starting to re~o~~~~~t"..~r~~,~~~~e..i~~ored indo~rs, let engine and machine adjust to outdoor
.-;~ temperatures before starting to thr~w snow!';::'::,b~~~1'!f!-' ..t*~~t:~';;:~;;i:;;;(:':~. ...' :~
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3.~ When throwing snow, run machine at full throttl;'f'~r best r~i~~~,'.,!~~'::.,.1:f,. :C:':, -.'i:
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4.~ When in deep heavy snow, shift to slowest speed, and start at the edge of area to be cleared, discharging snow to the outside.
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5'f:~ Always run engine a fe:-vminu~es b:fore storing, to dry moiSture that Collects inside of engine from blowing snow. ~;:
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Your SNOW THROWE'R like all machines with ~oving p~rts, must receive care and maintenance. The following tips, if used, will
contribute many trouble-free hours to your machine.
Check engine oil level frequently, or every 5 hours' of use. When changing oil, make sure dirt and debris is cleaned from oil
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Keep fan and auger housings cie~ri. (, '.., .-"'r ':' ::' ~! '
Check all nuts, bolts and screws occasio~al!y for tightness to be sure machine is in good operating condition.
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Should excessive vibration develop, check, your fan and fan shaft immediately. Do not operate the machine with a bent fan or
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The machine is pre-lubricated at the factory. However, lubrication with each usage will prolong life of working parts.
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If you are going to store your SNOW TH ROWER for any length of time (30 days or longer) it is important that the following
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Should unusual vibration develop in transmission, remove rubber panel in rear cover and check rubber drive disc condition. For
reference see page 11.
The belt tension is adjustable. The tensioning of belt should be checked every 5-10 hours of operation. Refer to adjustments
section for re-setting.
To prevent recoil freezing, when snow thrower is to be stored outside or in sub-freezing shelter, pull recoil rope out 6" to 12"
and tie knot in rope or fasten handle to keep rope from re-winding. This procedure will set inner parts in position for starting.
Just as your automobile net:ds professional mechanical maintenance from time to time, so does your air-cooled engine. A yearly
tune-up and check by a qualified service center is recommended to avoid breakdowns and unnecessary delays during the snow
throwing season.
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Drain the gas tank and carburetor. Start the engine and run it until out of gas.
Gasolin:e..'e~ in the engine willlea~e gum deposits in the carburetor and gas tank.
Clean engine of all foreign matter.'.
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Lubricate cylinder by removing the sparkplug and pouring one ounce of clean
lubricating oil through the sparkplug hole into the cylinder. Crank engine slowly to
spread oil and replace sparkplug.
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4. Assemble chute adjustment shaft through hole in the
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6. Remove rubber shift lever panel from parts package and
UNPACKING AND SET-UP
1. Be sure carton is right side UP. cut end panels out and
fold flat on floor. Remove inner pack and roll unit out
of carton.2.
Assemble right and left handle tubes to the unit with
bolts and flat washers. Do not tighten.
3. Assemble handle panel assembly to the under side of
right and left handle tubes and secure with four slotted
hex head bolts and lock nuts. Tighten all bolts on the
handle assembly. Place handle grips over ends of the
handle tubes.
handle panel and into uni";'ersal. joint located on lef!
hand side of the frame. Align hole in universal joint with
the hole in chute adjustment shaft and drive spring pin
through the holes.
5. Attach master cl~tch rod adjusting link into the bottom
hole of master clutch control located on .the. handle"panel'andi~""t(.."'-"';)"."';"
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.1ever forward to. thf! end o.f"the not6h To. adjust:,. remove
cotter pin from clutch lever adjustment link and thread
op or down until the link is the full hole short of reach-
ing the hole in tl)e clutch lever. Move .clutch lever back
slightly to. rec9nnect link.. Replace Go.tter pin and spread.
slip over end of shifting lever. I nsert shifting lever into
back of rear cover and slip small shifting rod through
bushing in end of lever. Secure shift lever to mounting
bracket with bolt, washer, bushing, and nut. Assemble
t.hreaded rod into end of shift lever through handle
panel, locking rod in position with nut. Assemble plastic
knob onto shift lever rod. Snap rubber shift lever panel
into rear frame cover holes. Refer to Page 7 to make
adjustment of shift lever panel no~ches.
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
1. Fill the fuel tank. with fresh winter blend regular gasoline. DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE. Make
certain the fuel shut-off valve under the gas tank is
turned on.
2. Place machine on a level surface. Remove oil fill cap and
fill crankcase with good quality detergent oil.
Use MS classification SAE 5W-20 oil for operation
below 400 F. Use MS classification SAE 30 oil for
operation above 400 F.
3. During initial "Break-in" period, the oil should be
checked often.
4. Change oil after first two (2) hours of operation and
check oil level every five (5) operating hours or each
time machine is used.
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STARTING
ENGINE
Shift the master clutch control to the Neutral position.
Move the choke lever to full choke position. Move speed
control lever to run position. Start the engine by pulling
rapidly on the recoil starter rope. As the engine starts and
begins to warm up, gradually return the choke lever to the
"No Choke" position.
NOTE: Temperatures 100 F. and below IJse "Primer."
Push primer button in and hold, pull engine slowly over
compression once and release primer button. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO START THE ENGINE WITH PRIMER
BUTTON HELD IN. (Do not use primer with 110 volt
electric starter).
If the engine should fail to start, refer to your engine
Instruction Manual.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
To stop the engine move the speed corittollever to the stop
positi9n or close the fuel stlut-off valye under the" gasoline
~: tank." The sparkplugO wire may ~iso be ~emoved to pr~vent 0 0J';I.~
acci.dental sta"fltiflQ-'Whil~ unattended. AI~ays oru~'~ng1*e"a ..,
.few inin~tes" befere StoriRg to diy o..r,oisture that corrects o' :.'.
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BEFORE SNOW .THROWING .
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1. Try your Snow Thrower machine in a large open space
with engine throttle in slow position. Learn to start, stop
and back-up during this trial run.
2. In rough areas, lower the adjustable skids.
3. Remove stones, wire, cans, boards, bones or other solid
objects from area to be cleared:
4. Always run engine a few minutes out-doors before
throwing snow, to adjust engine and machine to outside
air temperature.
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