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YaRD-MaN
Operator's Manual
Snow Thrower
Models
31AH763G401
IMPORTANT:
Read safety rules and instructions carefully
before operating
equipment.
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
applieabIe 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 attester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department,
P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS
INC. P.O. BOX 368022
CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U,S.A.
FOF',M NO.
770-10021B
ECONo.1481
(6/2000)
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- Page 1 YaRD-MaN Operator's Manual Snow Thrower Models 31AH763G401 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Warning; This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ..............Assembling Your Snow Thrower ......_ ..........Know Your Snow Thrower ................. Operating Your Snow Thrower ................Making Adjustments ..................Maintaining Your Snow Thrower ................ Service ......................Troubleshooting ....................Parts List ......................FINDINGMODELNUMBER 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. -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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 chute. Keep a llsafety d evices inplace a nd working. Maintenance AndStorage 5. Never runanengine i ndoors orinapoorly v entilated area. E ngine e xhaust contains carbon m onoxide, an Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper odorless and deadly g as. operation regularly.
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Page 5: Assembling Your Snow Thrower
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOWTHROWER Unpacking • Remove screws from the top sides and ends of the shipping crate. Handle Panel • Set panel aside to avoid tire punctures or personal injury. • Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit. •... - Page 6 • Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of the lower shift rod, See Figure 4. Tap the connector until it locks on the lower shift rod. NOTE: If th, ! connector is not properly assembled, the shift rod will _ivot and you will not be able to change direction or;...
- Page 7 Adjust skid shoes as follows: • Loosen, but do not n.-.move,the two hex nuts which fasten the skid shoe to the auger housing, ° Raise or lower the sldd shoe to desired position. • Retighten the hex nuts loosened earlier. °...
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Page 8: Know Your Snow Thrower
SECTION 3: KNOWING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Be familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. • See Figure 9 to identify all the controls described below. Traction Drive / Auger Control Lock Electric Chute-Rotation... - Page 9 thrower is not in use, Do not attempt to turn the key. • Push the toggle switch to the left to rotate the chute counterclockwise. See Figure 10. • Push the toggle switch to the right to rotate the chute clockwise. Primer IMPOFrI'ANT:Release the switch once the chute has completed its rotation cycle in either direction.
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Page 10: Operating Your Snow Thrower
SECTION 4: OPERATING Y OUR SNOW THROWER Before Starting • Connect power cord to switch box on engine. Plug the other end of power cord into a three-prong 120- volt, grounded, AC receptacle. • Push starter button to crank engine. As you crank ARNING: Read, understand, and follow... - Page 11 • Recoil Starter: With engine running, pull starter ToEngage Augers rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three TO engage the augers and start snow throwing, or four times. Pulling the starter rope will produce a squeeze the auger control against the left handle. loud clattering sound, which is not harmful to the To disengage augers, release both the auger control engine or starter.
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Page 12: Making Adjustments
SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS ChuteAssembly WARNING: chute or make any adjustments while engine NEVER attempt to clean Refer to Chute Tilt Control on page 9, is running. SkidShoe Traction Control The space between shave plate and ground can be Refer to Final Adjustments on page 6 to adjust traction adjusted by raising or lowering the skid shoes. -
Page 13: Maintaining Your Snow Thrower
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, multi-purpose automotive grease once a season. See disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Figure 15. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire Lube gear and and ground it against the engine to prevent chute base here... - Page 14 SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR SNOWTHROWER WARNING: plate, making sure heads of the carriage bolts are Before servicing, repairing, or to the inside of the housing. Tighten securely. inspecting, disengage alI clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have BeltRemoval a ndReplacement come to a complete stop.
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Page 15: Service
• Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the auger housing. See Figure 20. • Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket Friction Wheel- rests on the auger pulley. See Figure 21, NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the six nuts that Drive Platl connect the frame to the auger housing to aid in belt removal. - Page 16 Remove the six screws from the friction wheel assembly (three from each side). Remove the Shift Rod Assy friction wheel rubber from between the friction Axle Shaft _ wheel plates. See Figure 23. Screws Friction Wheel Rubber scrows Drive Shaft Wheel Assembly Friction Wheel Plates...
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Fill tank with fresh gasoline, Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel, Engine fails to start Blocked fuel line. Clean the fuel line. Move switch to ON position Choke not in ON position Faulty spark plug. Clean, adjust gap or replace. -
Page 18: Parts List
SECTION 10: PARTS LISTFORMODEL H763 "'-'37 J"... - Page 19 ModelH763 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No, Part Description Part Description i732-0209 611-0053 Axle Assembly: Track Extension Spring i732-0264 618-0043 Dogg Assembly: RH Extension Spring i736-0105 618-0044 Dogg Assembly: LH Spring Washer i736-0160 618-0169 Flat Washer Drive Shaft Assembly !736-0178 631-0032 Flat Washer Idler Wheel Assembly...
- Page 20 ModelH763...
- Page 21 ModelH763 -Ref. Part Part Description Description 712-0116 Lock Jam Nut 3/8-24 736-0463 Flat Washer 756-0178 Flat Idler 784-5618 Beadng Housing w/Fitting 784-5632A 710-0703 Auger Idler Arm Carriage Screw 1/4-20 x .75 710-0459A 710-0604 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1.50 Hex Washer Screw 5/16-18 738-0281 Shoulder Screw 1736-0169...
- Page 22 ModelH763 94' 83...
- Page 23 ModelH763 R, ;f. NO. Ref. No. Part No. Part No, Part Description Part Description 684-0008A 735-0199A Shift Arm Assembly Rubber Bumper 710-0262 736-0105 Carriage Bolt: 5/16-18 x 1.5" Spring Washer 710-0449 Carriag Screw 5/16-18 x 2.25 736-0509 Special Washer 710-0788 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 1.0"...
- Page 24 ModelH763 12 \ , IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely...
- Page 25 ModelH763 Ref. No. Part No. Description 710-1652 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 x ._._25 731-1324 Belt Cover 732-0710 Extension Spring 710-0627 Hex Screw 5/16-24 x .75 710-3005 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16 x 1.25 05896A Drive Clutch Idler Bracket 748-0234 Shoulder Spacer 756-0987 Pulley Half 754-0346...
- Page 26 ModelH763 Part No. Description 618-0123 RH Reducer Housing 618-0124 LH Reducer Housing 710-0642 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x .75 7! 1-0910 Spiral Axle: 28" 714-0161 715-0143 Pin-Spiral 717-0528 Worm Gear, 20T Worm Shaft 717-0526 Thrust Collar 718-0186 721-0325 Grease Plug 721-0327 Grease Seal 736-0351 Flat Washer .76 x 1,5 x .030...
- Page 27 ModelH763 777120711 777120722 777D02982 777_20324 777DO3166 777S3o5!1 777S30514 777D02976 777D02975 777D00179 777DO13_1...
- Page 28 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: b. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such PRODUCTS INC ("MTD") with respect to new merchandise as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck purchased and used in the United States, its possessions...
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