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Table of Contents
Owner's
Manual
•SET-UP
•OPERATION
•MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT
Read Safety Rules and
Instructions Carefully
IMPORTANT !
Record the Model No. and Mfg.
Code which appear on your unit
in the space provided. You must
have these numbers, along with
the date of purchase, in order to
receive warranty or service.
DATE PURCHASED: -
PRINTED IN CANADA
Model Number
XXXXXXXXXX
MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED
KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1
1-800-668-1238
COPY DIRECTLY FROM THE UNIT.
Serial Number
XXXXXXXXXXX
OGST-702
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- Page 1 Serial Number Model Number the date of purchase, in order to XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX receive warranty or service. DATE PURCHASED: - MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1 1-800-668-1238 COPY DIRECTLY FROM THE UNIT. PRINTED IN CANADA OGST-702...
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Page 2: Calling Customer Support
CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT • LOCATE YOUR MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER — Record this information. • If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support De- partment. - Page 3 7. Never attempt to make any adjustments 5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly while engine is running, except where spe- ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains cifically recommended in the operator’s carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly manual.
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Page 4: Maintenance And Storage
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 6. Check clutch controls periodically to verify they engage and disengage properly and 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. adjust, if necessary. Refer to the adjust- ment section in this operator’s manual for 2. - Page 5 CONTENTS OF THE HARDWARE PACK Lay out the hardware according to the illustration for identification purposes. Part numbers are shown in parentheses. FIGURE 1 - CONTENTS OF THE HARDWARE PACK...
- Page 6 NOTE: The snowthrower is shipped with oil and WITHOUT GASOLINE. After assembly, refer to separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Reference to right hand or left hand side of machine are observed from the operating position. Pliers Two 7/16"...
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Page 7: Attaching The Control Panel
ATTACHING THE CONTROL PANEL Clutch Grip (Hardware B) 1. Position the control panel on the outside of "Z" Fitting the right handle as shown in figure 4. In- sert carriage bolt (E) through handle, Spacer (Y) control panel, clutch grip bracket and at- Hex Jam tach loosely with cupped washer (L) and Nut (W) - Page 8 ATTACHING SHIFT LEVER (Hardware C) Cotter Pin (G) (optional) 1. Insert the shift lever through the slot in the handle panel. Match the hole in shift lever with hole in shift mounting bracket as Flat Washer (R) shown in Figure 6A or 6B. Lower Shift NOTE: Tab on shift lever should fit into...
- Page 9 5. With the hex nuts loosened on the chute Discharge Chute crank support bracket adjust the chute Assembly bracket (see figure 9) so that the spiral on Hex Cap the chute crank fully engages the teeth on Screw (Q) the chute assembly. Tighten the nuts on the chute crank bracket securely.
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Page 10: Before Starting
CONTROLS WARNING: Never fill fuel tank in- doors. Never fill fuel tank with en- gine running or while engine is hot. Control positions and information markings, Do not smoke when filling fuel tank. on your machine are in international sym- bols, as explained. - Page 11 If engine is warm, push primer button Spark Plug Starter once only. Rope Starter Button Handle Switch Box NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button when pushing. Addi- Muffler tional priming may be necessary for first start if temperature is below 15°F. 6.
- Page 12 TO ENGAGE DRIVE WARNING: Temperature of muffler 1. With the engine running near top speed, and surrounding areas may exceed move shift lever into one of the possible 150°F. Avoid these areas. FORWARD or REVERSE positions. Select a 1. For most efficient snow removal, remove speed appropriate for the snow conditions snow immediately after it falls.
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Page 13: Carburetor Adjustment
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT CHUTE CRANK WORM The worm gear on the chute direction crank WARNING: If any adjustments are should be greased with multi-purpose automo- made to the engine while the engine tive grease. is running (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful AUGER SHAFT of heated surfaces and mufflers. -
Page 14: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE and MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHECK LIST WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing any repairs or maintenance. AUGERS The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear bolts and hex locknuts. See figure 21. -
Page 15: Drive Belt
Front Auger Drive Belt Self-Tapping Belt Screws Cover Auger Pulley Auger mounting bolt FIGURE 23 FIGURE 20 - Chute removed for clarity. NOTE: The auger pulley mounting bolt has chemical patch which sets after Frame bolt is assembled. If the bolt is re- Assembly moved for any reason it must be replaced. -
Page 16: Storage Instructions
• Replace new belt. Reassemble in reverse order CHANGING THE FRICTION WHEEL RUBBER The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be checked after 25 hours of operation, and periodically thereafter. Re- place the friction wheel rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found. - Page 17 de vitesses sur le dessus.
- Page 18 PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 684-0104 Control Panel Ass’y Panneau de commande - avec levier de -Top Shift (1-Reverse) changement de vitesses sur le dessus 684-0144 Control Panel Ass’y Panneau de commande - avec levier de -Top Shift (2-Reverse) changement de vitesses sur le dessus 684-0105...
- Page 19 Spring from auger cable hooks here./ Accrochez ressort câble de la vis When rebuilding the gear box, fill one housing half with 1.5 ounces of Shell Alvania grease EPR00, part number 837-0168. Before reassebmling remove oil sealant and apply "Loctite 5699" or equivalent. Loctite #5699, part number 721-0328 must not extend into vent hole./Pour remonter la boîte d'engrenages, remplissez avec 1,5 oz de graisse Shell Alvania EPR00, pièce numéro 837-0168.
- Page 20 PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION See chart on previous page. Voir le tableau sur la page prochaîne 618-0124 Reducer Housing LH (assembly) Boîte de reducteur CG (assemble) 712-0328 Hex Nut 3/8-24 Écrou hexagonal 3/8-24 618-0123 Reducer Housing RH (assembly) Boîte de reducteur CD (assemble) 721-0325 Plug...
- Page 21 ** replaces ref. 35 on certain models./ remplace la pièce réf. 35 sur certains modèles. Torque to 100-180 in.lbs./ Couple de 100-180 po-lb. Torque to Torque to 325-550 in.lbs./ 250-325 in.lbs./ Couple de Couple de 325-550 po-lb. 250-325 po-lb. Hook spring from drive cable here./ Accrochez le ressort du câble d’entraînement ici.
- Page 22 PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 731-1324 Belt Cover Couvercle courroie 710-1652 Hex Wash Hd TT Scr. 1/4-20 x .625 Vis taraudee 1/4-20 x .625 754-0343 “V” Belt (5 HP) Courroie trapezoidale (5 HP) 754-0456 “V” Belt (5.5 & 7 HP) Courroie trapezoidale (5.5 &...
- Page 23 A - 13" & 15” tire mounting location. Emplacement de montage des pneus de 13 po et 15 po. Wheel drive cable should be routed over axle if unit has 13" & 15” B - 16" tire mounting location. wheels, under axle if unit has 16" wheels. Le câble d'entraînement Emplacement de montage des des roues doit passer au-dessus de l'essieu si la machine est pneus de 16 po.
- Page 24 31A-6198 4.26.01 WHEEL CHART/TABLEAU DES ROUES ET PNEUS Model Wheel Assembly Description Tire Modèle Ensemble de roue Description Roue Jante 31A-610 634-0114-662 13.0 x 4.0 Snow Hog 734-1732 734-1713-662 31A-612 634-0114-662 13.0 x 4.0 Snow Hog 734-1732 734-1713-662 31A-614 634-0114-662 13.0 x 4.0 Snow Hog...