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MTD 62BD Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Two-Stage Snow Thrower — 62BD
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-06043
(June 25, 2010)

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  • Page 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No. 769-06043...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 to MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...

  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    Important Safe Operation 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. 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 machine while under the influence of vapors are explosive.
  • Page 5 Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (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.
  • Page 6 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. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING—...

  • Page 7: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Snow Thrower • Two Replacement Auger Shear Pins • One Chute Assembly • One Snow Thrower Operator’s • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Product Registration Card Manual Assembly Handle Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to be sure both cables are aligned with roller guides before pivoting the handle upward.
  • Page 8 Set-Up Close the flange keepers to secure the chute assembly to the chute base. The flange keepers will click into place when properly secure. See Fig. 3-4. Shear Pins NOTE: If the flange keepers will not easily click into place, A pair of replacement auger shear pins and bow tie cotter pins use the palm of your hand to apply swift, firm pressure to are included with your snow thrower.
  • Page 9 Tire Pressure Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes. WARNING: Under any circumstance do not exceed Retighten nuts and bolts securely. manufacturer’s recommended psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times.
  • Page 10 Auger Control WARNING! Prior to operating your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly. Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows: When the auger control is released and in the disengaged “up”...

  • Page 11: Controls

    Controls & Features Drive Control Auger Control Chute Directional Control Chute Assembly Chute Clean Out Tool Skid Shoe Augers Figure 4-1 Chute Directional Control Snow thrower controls and features are described below and illustrated in Fig. 4-1. The chute directional control is located on the left side of the Skid Shoes snow thrower.
  • Page 12 Auger Control Chute Clean-Out Tool The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the WARNING! Never use your hands to clear a control grip against the handle to engage the augers and start clogged chute assembly. Shut off engine and remain snow throwing action.

  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation Starting and Stopping the Engine Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your snow thrower for instructions on starting and stopping the engine. To Engage Augers To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger control against the left handle. Release to stop the augers. Replacing Shear Pins The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and cotter pins.

  • Page 14: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Lubrication Engine Wheels Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual. At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling Shave Plate and Skid Shoes wheels. The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow Chute Directional Control thrower are subject to wear.
  • Page 15 Drive Control Chute Bracket Adjustment When the drive control is released and in the disengaged “up” If the spiral at the bottom of the chute directional control is not position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be fully engaging with the chute assembly, the chute bracket can be tight.

  • Page 16: Service

    Service Belt Replacement Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing. Auger Belt Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which secure To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed it.
  • Page 17 Remove the belt from around the auger pulley, and slip the Drive Belt belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley. To remove and replace your snow thrower’s drive belt, proceed See Fig. 7-5. as follows: To prevent spillage, remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops.
  • Page 18 Friction Wheel Inspection Back out the stop bolt to increase the clearance between the friction wheel disc and friction wheel. See Fig. 7-7. If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjustment fails to correct the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Choke not in CHOKE position. Move choke to CHOKE position. Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Engine not primed. Prime engine as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual.

  • Page 20: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 954-04050 Auger Drive Belt 954-04260 Wheel Drive Belt 784-5580 Slide Shoe, Standard 738-04124A Shear Pin, 1.50 714-04040 Bow-tie Cotter Pin 931-2643 Chute Clean-out Tool 790-00117 Shave Plate, 22” 731-05632 951-10292 Spark Plug Phone (800) 800-7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.mtdproducts.com.

  • Page 21: Attachments

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are available for your snow thrower. Phone (800) 800-7310 for information regarding compatibility, price and availability (have your full model number and serial number ready). Model Number Description OEM-390-679 Drift Cutter Kit OEM-390-995 Snow Thrower Protective Cover 490-241-0010...
  • Page 22 Notes...
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  • Page 24: Warranty

    MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States dealer. and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited d.

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