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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.
This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer. Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: MTD LLC P. O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,OH 44136 www.yardman.com...
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES Thi s sym bol poi nt s out i m por t ant saf et y i nst r uct i ons, w hi ch i f not f ol l ow ed, coul d endanger t he per sonal saf et y and/ or pr oper t y of your sel f and ot her s.
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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper odorless and deadly gas. operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance and Do not operate machine while under the influence of adjustment sections of this manual.
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 unit in the the lower handle. operating position. The “operator’s position” is defined •...
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER Drive Control / Shift Lever Clean-out Auger Control Lock Chute Tilt Tool Control Heated Handles Switch Headlight Auger Control Chute Track Steering Assembly Control Electric Starter Primer Button Switch Choke Chute Directional Control Safety Recoil Ignition Key Starter...
To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn Do NOT attempt to turn the key. IMPORTANT: chute directional control as follows: Headlight • Crank clockwise to discharge to the left. • Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right. The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.
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To Start Engine • 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.
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To Engage Augers Clean-Out Tool • 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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• 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 Bracket Frame washer on the left end of gear shaft. See Figure 19. •...
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• 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.
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.
SECTION 9: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 7L3 Part of handle panel for reference only...
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Model 7L3 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 684-0008A Shift Arm Assembly 712-04063 Flange Lock Nut 747-0737 Chute Directional Control 714-0145 Click Pin 710-0449 Carriage Screw 5/16-18 x 2.25 714-0507 Cotter Pin 710-0458 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.75 732-0145 Compression Spring 710-0643...
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Model 7L3 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 712-0116 Lock Jam Nut 3/8-24 790-00087 Bearing Housing 756-0178 Flat Idler 710-0726 Hex Screw 5/16-12 784-5632B Auger Idler Arm 725-0157 Cable Tie 710-0459A Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1.50 712-04065 Flange Lock Nut 3/8-16 738-0281...
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Model 7L3 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 736-0270 Bell Washer.265 ID x.75 OD 784-5648 Frame Cover 736-0176 Flat Washer 1/4 ID x.93 OD 710-0896 AB Screw 1/4-14 x.625 741-1111 Hex Flange Bearing 748-0190 Spacer 710-0643 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 1”...
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: 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.
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