Columbia 31A-2M1A897, Operator'S Manual

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Table of Contents

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble,  

prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. 

Safety Symbols ................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Set Up & Adjustment .......................................... 6
Know Your Snow Thrower .................................. 7
Operation ............................................................. 8

Adjustments & Maintenance ............................. 9
Off-Season Storage .......................................... 10
Trouble Shooting .............................................. 11
Illustrated Parts Lists ....................................... 12
Warranty ............................................................ 16

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING  
YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, 
please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the 
model number and the serial number to the sample model 
plate provided to the right. You can locate the model plate by 
standing at the operating position and looking down at the 
frame. 

Please do 

NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased,  

without first contacting Customer Support.

Customer Support

1.  If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this 

unit,  please call an authorized dealer.  

Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call.  See previous section to locate this 

information.

2. The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifica-

tions, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with 
your unit, for more information.

Model Number

Serial Number