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Safety • Set-Up • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
Two-Stage Snow Thrower
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit is equippedwithan internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush-
coveredor grass-covered land unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
ForUSCustomers: MTDLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND, O HIO44136-0019
PRINTEDIN U.S.A.
For CanadianCustomers: MTDProductsLtd.,P.O.BOX 1386,KITCHENER, O NTARIO N2G4J1
769-03501
09/20/07
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- Page 1 Safety • Set-Up • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty Two-Stage Snow Thrower iMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equippedwithan internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush- coveredor grass-covered land unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
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Page 2: Customer Support
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower, it will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Safety Labels ............Maintaining Your Snow Thrower ...... Safe Operation Practices ........ - Page 3 WARNING This symbol points out importantsafety instructionswhich, if not followed, could endanger the per- sonal safety and/or propertyof yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions STOP in this manual before CS00071 _ttempting to operate mmmmmmmmm this machine. Failure to comply with these instructionsmay A chute clean-out tool isfastened to the top ChuteClean-out...
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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 Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual. -
Page 5: Operation
Operation Maintenance & Storage 1. Donot put hands or feet near rotatingparts, inthe 1. Nevertamper withsafetydevices.Checktheir proper auger/impellerhousingor chuteassembly.Contactwiththe operationregularly.Referto the maintenanceandadjust- mentsectionsof this manual. rotatingparts can amputatehands andfeet. 2. The auger/impellercontrolleveris a safetydevice.Never 2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengage bypassits operation.Doingso makesthe machineunsafe all control leversandstop the engine.Wait untilthe and may causepersonalinjury. - Page 6 IMPORTANT: T he snowthroweris shippedwith oil and WITHOUTGASOLINE. A fter assembly,referto separateenginemanualfor properfueland engineoil recommendations. 1. Observethe lowerarea of the snowthrowerto be sure bothcables are alignedwith rollerguides. a. Pull up and backon upperhandleas shownin Figure3-1.Align upper handlewith the lower handle. b.
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Page 7: Operating Your Snow Thrower
4. Finishsecuringchute controlassemblyto chute support bracketwith wingnut and hexscrew removed earlier.See Figure3-4. Setting U p CAUTION Figure 3=4 Prior to operating your snow thrower, refer to Auger Control 5. Checkthat all cablesare properlyroutedthroughthe Test on page 13. cable guideon topof the engine.See Figure3-5. Read and follow all instructions care- The extensioncord is fastenedwith a cabletie to the rear... - Page 8 Drift Cutters (If Equipped) Driftcutters shouldbe usedwhenoperatingthe snow throwerin heavy drift conditions. On modelsso equipped,drift cuttersand hardware are assembledto the auger housinginverted.See Figure3-7. • Removethecarriageboltsand wingnutssecuringthe drift cuttersto the housing. • Repositiondrift cuttersso they face forwardas shown in Figure3-8. Securewith hardwarepreviously removed,wingnutsshouldbe fastenedon the outside of the housingas shown.
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Page 9: Makingadjustments
Clean-Out Tool Theclean-outtool is mountedto the rear of the auger housingand is designedto cleara cloggedchute.Refer Clean=Out to page 11for instructionson howto properlyuseit. Tool NOTE: This itemisfastenedwith a cabletie to the rear of the augerhousingat the factory.Cutthe cabletie beforeoperatingthe snowthrower. clean snowand ice from the chute ThrOWer ARNING:Never use your handsto assembly or auger housing. - Page 10 Drive Control .Shift Lever Four-Way Heated Handles Chute Control Switch (en option)l- uger Control Headlight _ Wheel Steering Control 1 Electric Start ThrOWer Gas Ca Engine Controls Recoil S tarter Handle Electric S tarterOutlet Ignition WARNING Read,understand, Choke Control and follow all instruc- tions and warnings ]ool onthe machine and...
- Page 11 * Tochangethe directioninwhich snowis thrown, Auger Control squeeze the buttonon thejoy-stickand pivot the joy-stick t o the rightor to the left. * Tochangethe angle/distance which snow isthrown, pivotthejoy-stick forwardor backward. Wheel Steering Controls Operating The left and rightwheelsteeringcontrolsare locatedon Snow the undersideof the handles.Squeezethe rightcontrolto turn right;...
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Page 12: Stopping The Engine
7. Whendisconnectingtheextensioncord, always Gas & Oil Fill-Up unplugtheend at thethree-prongwalloutlet before Servicethe enginewith gasolineand oil as instructed i n unplugging the oppositeend from the snowthrower. the separateenginemanualpackedwith your unit. Read Recoil Starter instructionscarefully. 1. Rotatechokecontrolto FULLchokeposition(cold Starting The Engine enginestart). 1. -
Page 13: To Engage Drive
2. Ina well-ventilated area,startthe snowthrower NOTE: Keepthe keyin a safe place.Theengine cannot startwithoutthe ignitionkey. engineas instructedon the previouspage.Make sure the throttleis set in the FASTposition. Recoil Starter 3. Whilestandingin theoperator'sposition(behindthe 1. With enginerunning,pull starter ropewith a rapid, snowthrower),engagethe auger. continuousfull arm strokethreeor fourtimes. Pulling 4. -
Page 14: Shift Cable
Shift Cable If the full rangeof speeds(forwardand reverse)cannot be achieved,referto the figureto the left and adjustthe shiftcable as follows: 1. Placethe shiftleverin the fastest forwardspeed position. 2. Loosenthe hex nuton the shiftcableindexbracket. See Figure5-1. 3. Pivotthe bracketdownwardto take up slack in the cable. -
Page 15: Skid Shoes
2. With the drivecontrol released, t here mustbe 1/8" clearancebetweenthe frictionwheeland the drive pulleyin all positionsof theshift lever. 3. With the drivecontrolengaged,the frictionwheelmust contactthe drive pulley.See Figure6-8. 4. If adjustmentis necessary,loosenthe lowerhexnut on the drivecableindexbracketand pivot the bracket Mak ng upwardor downwardas necessary.Referto Figure 5-3. - Page 16 Engine Referto the separateengine manualpackedwith your unitfor all enginemaintenance. Lubrication Engine Referto the separateengine manualpackedwith your Maintainin, unitfor all enginelubricationinstructions. Gear Shaft Thegear (hex) shaftshouldbe lubricatedat least once a seasonor after every25 hoursof operation. 1. Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup and forwardso that it restson the augerhousing. 2.
- Page 17 NOTE: Drainthe gasolinefrom the snowthrower,or Auger Belt Replacement placea pieceof plasticunderthe gas cap. To removeand replaceyour snowthrower'sauger belt, proceedasfollows: Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup and forwardso 1. Removethe plasticbeltcover on the front of the that it restson the augerhousing.Removethe frame engine by removing the two self-tappingscrews. See coverfrom the undersideof the snow throwerby Figure6-4.
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Page 18: Drive Belt Replacement
Drive Belt Replacement Toremoveand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows: 1. Removetheplasticbelt coveron thefront of the engineby removingthe two self-tappingscrews.See Figure6-4. 2. Drainthe gasolinefromthe snowthrower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthe gas cap. 3. Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup and forwardso that it restson the augerhousing.See Figure6-5. 4. -
Page 19: Off-Season Storage
Observethe following,when preparingyoursnowthrower for off-seasonstorage: Drainfuel intoan approvedcontaineroutdoors,away from any openflame.Allowengineto cool. Extinguish cigarettes,cigars,pipesand othersourcesof ignition prior to drainingfuel. Fuelleft in engineduring warm weatherdeteriorates and willcause seriousstarting problems. If unit is to be storedover30 days,preparefor storage as instructedin the separateengine manualpacked with your unit. - Page 20 Problem Cause Remedy Enr,ine fails to start - 1. Chokenot in ON position. 1 Movechoketo ON post on 3. Fueltank emptyor stale fuel. 3. Filltank with clean fresh gasoline. 2. Sparkplugwire disconnected, 2. Connectwire to spark plug. 4. Enginenot primed. 4.
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Page 21: Limited Warranty
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY The limitedwarrantyset forth belowis givenby MTDLLCwith respect d. Servicecompletedby someoneotherthan an authorizedservice dealer. to newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStatesand/or its territoriesand possessions, a nd by MTDProductsLimitedwith respectto e. MTDdoes notextendany warrantyfor productssoldor exported newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin Canadaand/or its territoriesand outsideof the UnitedStatesand/or Canada,and their respectivepos- possessions(eitherentity respectively, "... - Page 22 __Tk...
- Page 23 PART N ° DE N ° DE PIECE DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 7t0-t652 Hex Wash Hd TT Scr. 1/4-20 x .625 Vis taraudee 1/4_20 x 0,625 73t-04792A Belt Cover (w/4 Way Chute Control) Couvre-courroie(avec comm. de la goulotte _ 4 fonctions) 73t-05353 Belt Cover (Std.) Couvre-courroie (Std.)
- Page 24 NOTE:Housing may not be exactly as shown. REMARQUE' L'habitacle peut _tre legerement different. "®_"7...
- Page 25 PART N ° DE N ° DE PII_CE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 731-2643 Clean-Out Tool Outil de d6gagement de la goulotte 684-04057A Ventilateur Impeller Ass'y 12 po 710-0347 Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 1.75 Visa t_te hex 3/8-16 x 1,75 710-0451 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .75 Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 0,75 710-0703 Carriage Screw 1/4-20 x .75 Gr.
- Page 26 Model Number/ Numero de modele StylesH, K, L, P & Q 31AE6GKF500 * With heated grips only/Avec poign6es chauff_es seuJement. Style 25 *...
- Page 27 PART N° DE N° DE RI_F PII_CE DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 631-04180 Handle Panel Ass'y - Yellow Panneau - jaune Panneau - noir 631-04185 Handle Panel Ass'y - Black 631-04183 Handle Panel Ass'y-Black w/Chute Control Panneau - noir avec comm. de la goulotte 631-04133A LH Clutch Lock Handle Ass'y Poignee d'embrayage...
- Page 28 Manual Chute Control/ Commande de la goulotte manuelle 13 / 4 Way Chute Control/ / 24 Commande de la ,//' goulotte & 4 fonctions ../11...
- Page 29 PART N ° DE N°DE PIECE RI_F DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 631-04131B Lower Chute (2 Way) Goulotte inferieur (2 fonctions) 731-04861 B Lower Chute (4 Way) Goulotte inferieur (4 fonctions) 684-04117A 2 Way Chute Control Assembly Ens. - commande de la goulotte & 2 fonctions 684-04116B 4 Way Chute Control Assembly Ens.
- Page 30 Assembly Modele Ensemble de roue Description Roue- Jante Essieu 31AE6GLF590 634-04145 16 x 4.8 x 8 LH X-Trac 734-2038 634-041 73 738-041 68 31AE6GLF596 634-04146 16 x 4.8 x 8 RH X-Trac 734-2038 634-041 73 31AE6GLF597 31AH6KLG 31AH6NKG 31AH51Q4 634-04136 16 x 6.5 x 8 LH X-Trac 734-2031 634-041...