Yard Machine 31AH65FH829 30inch 357cc OHV 4 cyc

The snow blower Yard Machine 31AH65FH829 is a 30 inch wide snow blower suitable for most urban driveway snow clearing requirements. The vender does not offer a commercial warranty on this machine. It comes with a  357cc OHV 4 cyc engine driving a 12 inch impeller which is capable of blowing snow a maximum of 40 feet under optimum conditions. This is a powerful snowblower.

This snow blower has the standard 6 forward and 2 reverse gears / speeds. It comes with an in dash headlight as well as manual crank rotation chute. The chute is made of polymer material so it will not rust. This particular snow blower is 30 inches wide which will clear snow quickly from your driveway, however you need to make sure you have a  suitable spot to store this snow thrower while it is not in use.

Yard Machine 31AH65FH829 – Specifications:

• 357 cc engine OHV 4 cycle
• 5 quart fuel tanks
• 40 feet throwing distance
• 12 inch impeller
• 30 inch clearing width
• 21 inch clearing height
• 6 forward / 2 reverse speeds
• 16 inch * 4.8 inch tires

Engine: This 357 cc engine OHV 4 cycle

Transmission: This 6 forward / 2 reverse speeds

Warranty: This Yardman snow blower has a 2 year consumer warranty. A commercial warranty is not available.

Features:

• Electric starter
• Plastic polymer chute
• Chute is rotated by crank
• Single in dash headlight
• Snow Hog tires
• Deluxe skid shoes
• Self propelled

Delivery

Most customers will have to arrange for delivery of their new snow blowers. They are far too big to take home in your car, so you will need a trailer, rent a van or arrange for delivery by the store that you are purchasing the snow blower from. There will be a charge for this service, but it will be the easiest way to arrange for your new snow blower to be delivered to your home. Some stores will rent their vans/trucks to you for a very low price for 2 hours for you to take your purchases home. Lowes and Home Depot do this as well as others.

Accessories

Most snow blowers can be purchased with tire chains to provide extra traction in icy situations. In addition, snow shields are also a good idea if you want to protect yourself from windy conditions and snow being blown back at you from the wind.

Yard Machine 31AH65FH829 – Safety & Operation

A snow blower is a powerful machine and should be treated with safety in mind. Carefully read all of the safety guidelines in the manual prior to operating the machine for the first time and follow these guidelines to ensure that both you and the machine do not have an accident.

Prior to starting your snow blower the first time each day, perform a quick walk around check of the machine to ensure there are no loose parts and no leaking fluids. Check the engine oil to ensure that it is at the correct level as specified by the manual. Top up if necessary. Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cold and prior to using the machine. If you do spill fuel, wait until it has fully evaporated prior to starting the engine. Never spill fuel on a hot engine to avoid fires and always fill the fuel tank outdoors to avoid any possibility of vapors going into your house.

Finally never point the chute in the direction of people, buildings or cars to avoid any possible damage and accidents. Sometimes chunks of ice can be thrown at high speed from the chute and if they hit something, it can cause a lot of damage.

Never work on your snow blower with the engine running – this seems like an obvious thing but people still do it and are hurt, sometimes badly, every year. Always turn it off before you do any maintenance, add fuel, check the oil, fix the chains on the tires, or clear the augers of snow.

Clearing Snow from the Augers

this is were lots of people are hurt every year. Before you try to clear snow that is plugging the augers, shut the engine off to avoid sudden turning of the augers or the impeller which could cause lots of damage to fingers, hands and arms.

Use Snow Clearing Tool – This is the really important part. You have plugged the augers with snow, you have shut the machine off and now you are trying to clear the snow away. Never place your hands inside the augers to get at the snow. Use a broom handle if you have an old machine. Or the snow clearing tool that came with your newer machine to clear the snow. You can also purchase these tools from most stores as an extra if you break yours. If you have an older machine which does not have one. This is the safe way to clear snow from around the augers and the impeller.

Sometimes the snow is so compacted, that as you clear it away, it allows the augers to turn as a result of built up tension in the pulley mechanism. Better to have a broom handle stuck in there than your hands!

Most new snow blowers come with a snow clearing tool which you can use for this purpose. Always use this tool and never use your hands. If you have an older machine, an old broom handle will do the trick as well.

Maintenance

Like all snow blowers or snow throwers, maintenance is important for your machine to operate at a peak level for many years. Change the engine oil regularly, check the belts for tightness and change the spark plug as required. Grease any spots outlined in the manual. If you need to leave the snow blower outside all year round, cover the machine with a proper cover. This will keep it looking new and avoid deterioration of the tires and metal components.