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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists •
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Two-Stage Snow Thrower
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT.
772C0768
MTD Products Ltd., P. O. Box 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 4J1
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
6.16.05
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- Page 1 Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • OPERATOR’S MANUAL Two-Stage Snow Thrower IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT. 772C0768 MTD Products Ltd., P. O. Box 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 4J1 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 6.16.05...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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 ............3 Maintenance & Service ........12 Safe Operation Practices ........ -
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: Set Up & Adjustment
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITH OIL and WITHOUT GASOLINE. After assembly refer to separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations. NOTE: Reference to right hand or left hand side of Setup And machine are observed from the operating position. Adjustment NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. - Page 7 Tire Pressure Tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. IMPORTANT: Under any circumstance do not exceed manufacturer’s recommended psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Excessive pressure Setting Up High Position when seating beads may cause tire/rim assembly to Middle Position burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury.
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Page 8: Know Your Snow Thrower
����� ������ ����� ������� ����� ������� Know ����� ������ Your Snow �������� ��� ��������� ����� Thrower ��������� ���� ����� ������ ��� ���� ����� ���� ���� ��� ���� ��� ������� WARNING ������� ������ Be familiar with ������ ����� ����� all the controls on ������... -
Page 9: Operation
Before Starting Engine Follow all instructions carefully. Determine that your house wiring is a three wire grounded system. Ask a ATTENTION: YOU MUST CHECK OIL licensed electrician if you are not certain. If your house LEVEL BEFORE OPERATION. LEVEL wiring system is not a three-wire grounded system, do MUST BE AT FULL MARK ON DIPSTICK not use this electric starter under any conditions. - Page 10 To Stop Engine 6. Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating and shows NO signs of motion. • Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine. IMPORTANT: If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator’s position and shut •...
- Page 11 Operating Tips Clean-Out Tool WARNING: Never use your hands to • For most efficient snow removal, remove snow clear a clogged chute assembly. Shut immediately after it falls. off engine and remain behind handles • Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. Slightly until all moving parts have stopped overlap each previous swath.
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Page 12: Maintenance & Service
General Recommendations Shear Pin 1. Always observe safety rules when performing any Cotter Pin maintenance. Skid Shoe 2. The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the war- Maintenance ranty, operator must maintain the snow thrower as instructed in this manual. - Page 13 3. Remove the self tapping screw which secures the belt cover to the frame. Remove the belt cover by pushing in on the sides of the cover to release the plastic tabs. Pull the belt cover out from around the engine and chute.
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Page 14: 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. Extin- Off-Season guish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel. Fuel left in engine Storage during warm weather deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems. -
Page 15: 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 16: Illustrated Parts Lists
� � � Illustrated � Parts/ � � � Pièces � �� détachés �� � �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� � �� � �... - Page 17 PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION 684-04037 Chute As sem bly Goulotte 710-04071 Carriage Screw 5/16-18 x 1.0 Vis ordinaire 5/16-18 x 1,0 710-0451 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .75 Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 0,75 712-3068 Hex Patch L-Nut 5/16-18 Écrou de blocage à...
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- Page 19 PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION 710-0449 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.25 Gr. 1 Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 2,25 Qual 710-0605 Oval C-Sunk Screw 1/4-20 x 1.825" Lg. Vis à tête noyée 1/4-20 x 1,825 po de lg 710-01260A Hex Wash.
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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”).
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