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MTD 2P5 Operator's Manual

MTD 2P5 Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Single-Stage Snowthrower — Models 2N1 & 2P5
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-04001
(April 18, 2007)

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual Single-Stage Snowthrower — Models 2N1 & 2P5 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 ◊ Write us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019 This product has met the rigid safety standards of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and an independent testing laboratory.

  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING! 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.
  • Page 4 Safe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
  • Page 5 Maintenance & Storage Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance and adjustment sections of this manual. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine disengage all control levers and stop the engine. Wait until the auger/impeller come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

  • Page 6: Safety Symbols

    Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol WARNING! Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

  • Page 7: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • Two Ignition Keys NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Snow thrower features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all snow thrower models and the snow thrower depicted may differ from yours.
  • Page 8 Adding Fuel WARNING! Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. WARNING! Always keep hands and feet clear of equipment moving parts.
  • Page 9 Adjustments Chute Assembly The pitch of the chute assembly controls the angle at which the snow is thrown. Loosen the wing knob found on the left side of the chute assembly and pivot the upper chute upward or downward to the desired pitch. Retighten the wing knob before operating the snow thrower.

  • Page 10: Controls & Features

    Controls and Features Auger Control Recoil Starter Gasoline Cap Chute Control Handle Chute Assembly Shave Plate Auger Choke Lever Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on carburetor and aids in starting engine. Primer Pressing primer forces fuel directly into engine’s carburetor to aid in cold-weather starting.

  • Page 11: Auger Control

    Auger When engaged, the augers rotation draws snow into the auger housing and throws it out the discharge chute. Rubber paddles on the augers also aid in propelling the snow thrower as they come in contact with the pavement. Auger Control Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle is used to engage and disengage drive to the auger.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation Starting the Engine WARNING! Always keep hands and feet clear of moving parts. Do not use a pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are flammable. NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes after starting. The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperatures.

  • Page 13: Stopping The Engine

    Recoil Starter CAUTION! Do not pull the starter handle while the engine running. WARNING: To avoid unsupervised engine operation, never leave the engine unattended while running. Turn the engine off after use and remove ignition key Insert the ignition key fully into the slot, Fig. 5-1. Make sure it snaps into place.

  • Page 14: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Adjustments WARNING! Before Servicing, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, disengage the auger control. Stop the engine and remove the key to prevent unintended starting. Shave Plate To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place the machine on a level surface.

  • Page 15: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance WARNING! To prevent accidental start-up, shut off the engine and remove the ignition key before performing any type of engine maintenance. Maintenance Schedule Tasks First 5 Hrs. Each Use or Every 5 Hrs. Check engine oil Change engine oil Check spark plug Service spark plug Clean exhaust area...

  • Page 16: Spark Plug

    Changing Engine Oil NOTE: Check the oil level before each use and after every five hours of operation to be sure the correct oil level is maintained. Refer to Checking Oil Level in the Operation Section Drain fuel from the tank by running the engine until the fuel tank is empty.
  • Page 17 After the spark plug is seated, tighten with a spark plug wrench to compress the washer. NOTE: When installing a new spark plug, tighten 1⁄2-turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer. When reinstalling a used spark plug, tighten 1⁄8- to 1⁄4-turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer.

  • Page 18: Service

    Service Replacing Belt Remove the belt cover by removing the five hex screws that secure it to the frame. See Fig. 7-1. Idler Pulley Belt Keeper Figure 7-1 Remove the belt by grasping it from the bottom of the auger pulley and pulling outward. NOTE: Push down on the idler puller to release the belt from under the belt keeper.
  • Page 19 Replacing Auger Paddles The snow thrower auger’s rubber paddles are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of excessive wear are present. CAUTON: Do NOT allow the auger’s rubber paddles to wear to the point where portions of the metal auger itself can come in contact with the pavement.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Engine Fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line. Key not inserted all the way. Spark plug wire disconnected. Faulty spark plug. Engine not primed. Engine flooded from excessive priming. Throttle may be in the off position. Engine runs erratic Engine running on choke.

  • Page 21: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Phone (800) 800-7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.mtdproducts.com. Part Number and Description 731-1033 Shave Plate 754-04204 Belt V-Type...
  • Page 22 MTD CONSUMER GROUP (MTD) and the United States Environment Protection Agency (U. S. EPA) The U. S. EPA and MTD are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your model year 2005 and later small off-road engine. New small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the stringent anti-smog standards. MTD must warranty the emission control system on your engine for the period of time listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine.
  • Page 23 (c) MTD will include a copy of the following emission warranty parts list with each new engine, using those portions of the list applicable to the engine.
  • Page 24 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/ or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “MTD”).

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