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Table of Contents
- 1 Safe Operation
- 2 Customer Support
- 3 Important Safe Operation Practices
- 4 Safe Handling of Gasoline
- 5 Safety Symbols
- 6 Assembly and Setup
- 7 Contents of Carton
- 8 Controls and Features
- 9 Operation
- 10 Maintenance and Adjustments
- 11 Replacing Belt
- 12 Troubleshooting
- 13 Replacement Parts
- 14 Limited Warranty
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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Single-Stage Snow Thrower E Model 2P5 shown MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-06083 (April 21,2010)
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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 • RO. 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 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.
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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 One Engine Operator's 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. - Page 8 Adjustments ChuteAssembly The pitch of the chute assembly controls the angle at which the snow isthrown. 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, Position the chute assembly opening by using the chute handle to throw the snow in the desired direction, See Fig.
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Page 9: Controls And Features
Controls& Features Auger Control Handle Chute Assernbl, Shave Plate Augel Figure 4=1 NOTE:This Operator's Manual covers several models. Snow ChuteAssembly thrower features may vary by model. Not all features in this Rotate the discharge chute to the left or right using the chute manual are applicable to all snow thrower models and the snow... -
Page 10: Operation
Operation Starting & Stopping the Engine moving parts. Do not use a pressurized starting ARNING! Always keep hands and feet clear of fluid. Vapors are flammable. Refer to the Engine Operator's manual packed with your log splitter for instructions on starting and stopping the engine. -
Page 11: Maintenance And Adjustments
Maintenance& Adjustments Control Cable Adjustments As a result of both the control cable and the auger drive belt WARNING! Before Servicing, repairing stretching due to wear, periodic adjustments may be necessary. If inspecting the snow thrower, disengage the auger the auger seems to hesitate when rotating, proceed as follows:... -
Page 12: 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 13: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Loss of power 1. Spark plug wire loose. Firmly connect spark plug wire. Clear vent. 2. Ventin gas cap plugged. Excessive vibration 1. Loose parts or damaged auger. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Check for possible damage. Tighten all bolts and nuts. -
Page 14: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 731-1033 Shave Plate 954-0101A Belt V-Type (2M1 Models) 954-04204 Belt V-Type (2N1 & 2P5 Models) 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... -
Page 16: 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.