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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Single=Stage Snow Thrower m Mocleis 2N1 & 2P5 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-05!02 (May8, 2009)
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Page 2: Safe Operation
Choose from the options below: Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 Write us at MTD LLC • EO. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
ImportantSafeOperation 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
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. SafeHandling of Gasoline Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care and deadly gas. in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the Do not operate... -
Page 5: Clearing A Clogged Discharge Chute
According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission Clearinga CloggedDischarge Chute (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow or 60 hours of operation. -
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. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting assemble and operate... -
Page 7: Assembly And Setup
Assembly & Set-Up Contentsof Carton One 20 oz. Bottle 5W-30 Oil One Snow Thrower Operator's Two Ignition Keys Manual NOTE:This Operator's Manual covers several models. Snow Tighten the wing knobs to secure the handle in place. thrower features may vary by model. Not all features in this See Fig. -
Page 8: Adding Fuel
Adding Fuel Adding Oil WARNING! Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the amount oil in the engine. You must be sure to fill the AUTION: The engine may be shipped with a small vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine engine with oil between... - Page 9 Adjustments ChuteAssembly 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,...
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Page 10: Controls And Features
Controls a nd Features Chute Control Chute Assembly Primer Gasoline Throttle Electric Control Choke Control OU Drain Auger Figure 4=1 NOTE:This Operator's Manual covers several models. Snow thrower features may vary by model. Not all features in this The key is a safety device. It must be fully inserted manual are applicable to all snow thrower models and the snow... - Page 11 Auger When engaged, the auger rotation draws snow into the auger housing and throws it out the discharge chute. Rubber paddles on the auger also aid in propelling the snow thrower as they come in contact with the pavement. AugerControl Located on the upper handle, the auger control is used to engage and disengage...
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Page 12: Operation
Operation Plug the extension cord into the electric outlet located Starting the Engine the plastic shroud. Plug the other end of extension cord into a three-prong 120-volt, grounded, AC outlet in a well- ventilated area. See Fig. 5-2. moving parts. Do not use a pressurized starting l_lhllL ARNING! -
Page 13: Stopping The Engine
RecoilStarter ToEngageAuger To engage the auger and start throwing snow, squeeze the engine is running. auger control against the handle. Release to stop the auger. CAUTION! Do not pull the starter handle while the Engagingthe Drive Lift up slightly on the handle to allow the rubber paddles on the WARNING:... -
Page 14: Maintenance And Adjustments
Maintenance& Adjustments If the starter is difficult to pull, remove the spark plug and Adjustments pull the handle several times to ensure that any oil trapped in the head is removed. WARNING! Before Servicing, repairing inspecting the snow thrower, disengage the auger control. - Page 15 Maintenance Lubrication Lubricate the pivot points on the control handle and the extension spring at the end of the control cable with a light oil once every season and before the snow thrower is put into storage at the end of the season. 0ff-SeasonStorage If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow...
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Page 16: Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential high level performance is to be maintained. Regular maintenance the engine and remove the key before performing ARNING! To prevent accidental start-up, shut off will also ensure a long service life. The required service intervals any type of engine maintenance. -
Page 17: Changing Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be Changing EngineOil properly gapped and free of deposits. NOTE: Check the oil level before each use and after every five Remove the spark plug boot and use a spark plug wrench hours of operation to be sure the correct oil level is maintained. -
Page 18: Cleaning The Engine
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 19: Replacing Belt
Service Route the belt around the engine pulley. ReplacingBelt Push the belt over the bottom of the auger pulley. Remove the belt cover by removing the five hex screws Reinstall the belt cover removed earlier. that secure it to the frame. See Fig. 8-1. ReplacingAugerPaddles The snow thrower auger's rubber... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 1. Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline. 2. Blocked fuel line. 2. Clean fuel line. 3. Key not inserted all the way. 3. Insert key all the way. 4. -
Page 21: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 731-1033 Shave Plate 954-04204 Belt V-Type 735-04032 Spiral Crescent 735-04033 Rubber Paddle 753-04472 Replacement Kit (includes 4 crescents, 2 paddles and hardware) 731-05632 746-04237 Clutch Cable 951-10292 Spark Plug Phone (800) 800-7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number... - Page 22 MTD. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youare responsible forthe performance of the requiredmaintenance listed in your Owner'sManual.MTD recommends that you retainall yourreceiptscoveringmaintenances on yoursmall off-roadengine,but MTDcan not denywarrantysolelyfor the lack of receiptsor foryour failureto ensurethe performanceto all scheduledmaintenance. As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youshouldhoweverbe awarethat MTDmaydenyyour warrantycoverageif yoursmall off-roadengine or part hasfaileddue toabuse, neglect,impropermaintenance or unapprovedmodifications.
- Page 23 (8)Throughout the engine's warranty period defined inSubsection (a)(2), MTD will m aintain a supply ofwarranted parts s ufficient tomeet the expected demand forsuch parts. (9)Any replacement part m ay b eused i ntheperformance...
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Page 24: Limited Warranty
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer. respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited d.