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Operator's Manual
SNOW THROWER
MODEL 7L3
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-
covered, brush-covered
or grass-covered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable
local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department,
P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
MTD LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10021F
(6/04)
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- Page 1 Operator's Manual SNOW THROWER MODEL 7L3 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES Wk_ v{p erosr]:f_v rxw]psru_qwvd_ k]vw_xfJrqv/z klfk_iqrw_r_zhg/frx_ hqgdqjhu_kh shuvrqdo dqg_us_rsh_ ri { rxuvhcidqg_khuvlUhdg%dqg_r_z _klv_xf_rqv_ _k_ p dqxdoeh_rth dwhp s_j #_r rshud_h _k_ p dfkl_hlI dlxth_rfrp s_ z i_ _khvh%_w_xf_rqv_ d { #_hvx_l_ shuvrqdo l_mu{iZkhq_ rx#_hh#k_v{p er_ khhg%_v z du_]qj. WARNING: Hqj l_hH {kdxv_vrp h_il_ frqvwl_hq_/dqg#fhu_l_ yhkl[d_ frp srqhq_ frq_l_... - Page 4 5. Never runanengine i ndoors orinapoorly v entilated MAINTENANCE A NDSTORAGE area. E ngine e xhaust contains carbon m onoxide, an Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper odorless and deadly g as. 6. Donot o perate m achine while under theinfluence of operation regularly.
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Page 5: Assembling Your Snow Thrower
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow • Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over thrower are determined from behind the un# in the the lower handle. • Look at the lower rear of snow thrower frame to be operating position. -
Page 6: Know Your Snow Thrower
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOWTHROWER Drive Control / Auger Control Lock Tilt Control Heated Switch Headlig er Control Chute Assembh Control Electric _Button Primer___J _ia_-er- Directional Choke_ _ _SoWxtCh Control Sgf_t_YnKey T _ _ _)))_J_ _Recoil Shoe Throttl_ Staanr t_r Control Figure 5 Chute Tilt Control... -
Page 7: Operating Your Snow Thrower
Tochange thedirection inwhichsnow isthrown, t urn IMPORTANT:Do NOT attempt to turn the key. chutedirectional control a sfollows: Headlight • Crank clockwise t odischarge t otheleft. • Crank counterclockwise todischarge t otheright. The headlight is on whenever the engine is running. HeatedHandles Switch TrackLockLever This switch is located on the right side of the snow... - Page 8 ToStartEngine • Push primer button two or three times. If engine is warm, push primer button once only. • Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button when the metal loop on end of the spark plug wire (inside pushing.
- Page 9 Clean-Out T ool ToEngage A ugers • To engage the augers and start throwing snow, The clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear squeeze the auger control against the left handle. of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Should snow Release to stop the augers.
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Page 10: Adjusting Your Snow Thrower
Operating Tips • Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible. • Slightly overlap each previous path. • Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the shave plate for NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted The engine will not develop full power until it reaches upward (to lower the shave plate) for hard-packed operating temperature. - Page 11 If adjustment is necessary: • Reconnect the upper shift rod to the lower shift rod by reinserting the hairpin clip removed earlier and • Loosen the jam nut on the drive cable. Adjust the sliding the shift rod connector back down into place. cable as necessary.
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Page 12: Maintaining Your Snow Thrower
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, is free of grease in order to relieve pressure. or inspecting, disengage all controls and Auger Shaft stop engine. Wait until all moving parts At least once a season, remove the shear bolts on the have come to a complete stop. - Page 13 Augers • Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on its auger housing. • The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts. If you hit a hard foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is Self-Tapping designed so that the bolts may shear.
- Page 14 • Remove six self-tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower. • Using a 7/8" wrench to hold the shaft, loosen, but Support do not completely remove, the hex bolt and bell washer on the left end of gear shaft. See Figure 19. •...
- Page 15 • Remove the four screws from the friction wheel WARNING: Drain fuel into an approved assembly. See Figure 20. container outdoors, away from an open • Remove the friction wheel rubber from between the flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish friction wheel plates.
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Page 16: Trouble Shooting
SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel becomes stale after thirty days. Blocked fuel line. Clean the fuel line. Choke not in the ON position Move switch to the ON position Faulty spark plug. - Page 17 NOTES...
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Page 18: Illustrated Parts List
SECTION 9: PARTS LISTFORMODEL 7L3 Part of handle panel for reference only 2 5\\... - Page 19 Model7L3 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 684-0008A 712-04063 Shift Arm Assembly Flange Lock Nut 747-0737 Chute Directional Control 714-0145 Click Pin 710-0449 714-0507 Cotter Pin Carriage Screw 5/16-18 x 2.25 710-0458 732-0145 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.75 Compression Spring 710-0643 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.0...
- Page 20 Model7L3...
- Page 21 For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Yard-Man Green, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0665. Yard-Man Green: 0665 Yard-Man Yellow: 0674 Powder Black: 0637...
- Page 22 Model7L3 11 10 21 16...
- Page 23 Model7L3 Ref. Part No. Part Description 71o-0896 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-14 x.625 731-1324 Belt Cover 732-071o Extension Spring 71o-0627 Hex Screw 5/16-24 x.75 71o-3oo5 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16 x 1.25 05896A Drive Clutch Idler Bracket 748-0234 Shoulder Spacer 756-0987 Pulley Half 754-0346 V-Belt 756-0986...
- Page 24 Model7L3 29 ..\"-_ 19..
- Page 25 For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Yard-Man Green, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0665. Yard-Man Green: 0665 Yard-Man Yellow: 0674 Powder Black: 0637...
- Page 26 Model7L3...
- Page 27 Model7L3 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 720-0223 618-0169A Grip Track/Steering Shaft Assembly 710-0726 683-0024 Tap Screw, 5/16-12 x.750 Track Hub Assembly 784-5642 Track Lockout Plate 713-0437 Chain 710-0157 741-0339 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-24 x.75 Flange Bearing 736-0242 Bell Washer 736-0287...
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Page 28: Warranty
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD.MaN ® The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.