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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT.
For Canadian Customers: MTD Products Ltd., P. O. Box 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 4J1
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Two-Stage Snow Thrower
For US Customers: MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
772C0783
6/22/2005
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- Page 1 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT. For US Customers: MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 772C0783 For Canadian Customers: MTD Products Ltd., P. O. Box 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 4J1 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 6/22/2005...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Safety Labels
Safety Labels WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the per- sonal 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 A chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top... -
Page 4: Safe Operation Practices
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. - Page 5 Operation Maintenance & Storage 1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper auger/impeller housing or chute assembly. Contact with the operation regularly. rotating parts can amputate hands and feet. 2.
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Page 6: Setting Up Your Snow Thrower
Setting Up Your Snow Thrower NOTE: References to 1. Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to right or left side of the be sure both cables are aligned with roller guides snow thrower are deter- before pivoting the handle upward. mined from behind the 2. - Page 7 5. Remove the flat washer and hairpin clip from the end of the chute directional control. Insert the end of the chute directional control into the lower bracket and secure with the flat washer and hair- pin clip just removed. If necessary, the lower bracket can be adjusted.
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Page 8: Operating Your Snow Thrower
Know Your Snow Thrower ����� ����� ���������� ����� ������� ����� ������� ��������� ���������� Operating �������� ����� ������ ����� ����� ���������� Your Snow ��� ��� ����� ����������� ������� ����� �������� Thrower ��� ���� ����� ��� ���� ������ �������� ������ ������� ������ ��������... - Page 9 Auger Control Chute Directional Control (optional) The chute directional control is located on left side of the ����� snow thrower. ������� To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute directional control as follows: • Crank clockwise to discharge to the left. •...
- Page 10 Gas & Oil Fill-Up 6. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the OFF position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the choke control back to FULL and then slowly into the separate engine manual packed separately with your the OFF position again.
- Page 11 3. When disconnecting the extension cord, always Auger Control Test unplug the end at the three-prong wall outlet before Perform the following test before operating your snow unplugging the opposite end from the snow thrower. thrower for the first time and at the start of each winter. Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows: 4.
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Page 12: Makingadjustments
Auger Control Refer to Auger Control Test on Page 11 to adjust the auger control. Shift Cable If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to the figures to the right and adjust Making the shift cable as follows: 1. - Page 13 Skid Shoes The space between the skid shoes and the ground can be adjusted. See Figure 6. • For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid shoes higher on the auger housing. • Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared is uneven, such as a gravel driveway.
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Page 14: Maintaining Your Snow Thrower
Engine Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit for all engine maintenance. Lubrication Engine Maintaining Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit for all engine lubrication instructions. Your Snow Gear Shaft The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once Thrower a season or after every 25 hours of operation. - Page 15 Auger Belt Replacement To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. NOTE: Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or Maintaining place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
- Page 16 Augers • The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and cotter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. Refer to Figure 9. •...
- Page 17 Friction Wheel Removal If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjust- ment on page 12 fails to correct the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced. Follow the instructions below.
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Page 18: Off-Season Storage
Observe the following, when preparing your snow thrower for off-season storage: • Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors, away from any open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel. Fuel left in engine during warm Off-Season weather deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems. -
Page 19: Trouble Shooting
Problem Cause Remedy 1. Choke not in ON position. 1. Move choke to ON position. Engine fails to start 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. -
Page 20: Warranty
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”). -
Page 21: Illustrated Parts Lists
Model Wheel As sem bly De scrip tion Tire Axle Modèle En sem ble de roue De scrip tion Roue Jante Essieu 31AH5GLG 634-04145 16 x 4.8 x 8 LH X-Trac 734-2038 634-04173 738-04180 31AH5KLH 634-04146 16 x 4.8 x 8 RH X-Trac 734-2038 634-04173 31AH6GLF... - Page 22 �� ����������� ������ 24 30 �� 26 13 �� �� �� �...
- Page 23 PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION 656-04025 Friction Wheel Disc Assembly Disque de roue du fric tion 684-04153 Friction Wheel Ass’y, Bearing 5.5 OD Roue du friction, roulement 5,5 DE 684-04154 Friction Wheel Sup port Brkt Ass’y Support de la roue du fric tion 684-04156 Shift Rod Ass’y...
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- Page 25 PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION 731-2643 Clean-Out Tool Outil de dégagement de la goulotte 684-04057 Impeller Ass'y 12 po Ventilateur 710-0347 Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 1.75 Vis à tête hex 3/8-16 x 1,75 710-0451 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .75 Gr.
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- Page 27 PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION 631-04133 LH Clutch Lock Han dle Ass’y Poignée d’embrayage CG 631-04134A RH Clutch Lock Han dle Ass’y Poignée d’embrayage CD 684-04105A En gage ment Han dle As sem bly LH Poignée d’entraînement CG 684-04106A En gage ment Han dle As sem bly RH...
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