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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Single-Stage Snow Thrower
— Model 2T5 shown —
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. 769-07130
(May 5, 2011)

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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. 769-07130...

  • 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 us at 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

    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 • One 20 oz. Bottle 5W-30 Oil • Two Ignition Keys • One Chute Assembly • One Snow Thrower Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Snow Pivot the upper handle into the operating position.
  • Page 8 Align the holes in the chute base with the holes in the Slowly pull the recoil starter handle up towards the eye lower chute and secure with the previously removed hex bolt. washer screws. See Fig. 3-4. Slip the recoil starter rope into the eye bolt from the back of the snow thrower.

  • Page 9: Controls & Features

    Controls & Features Auger Control Recoil Starter Handle Control Handle Chute Assembly Shave Plate Auger Figure 4-1 Chute Assembly NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Snow thrower features may vary by model. Not all features in this Rotate the discharge chute to the left or right using the chute manual are applicable to all snow thrower models and the snow handle.

  • Page 10: Operation

    Operation Starting & Stopping the Engine Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute WARNING! WARNING! Always keep hands and feet clear of Never use your hands to clear a moving parts. Do not use a pressurized starting clogged chute assembly. Shut off engine and remain fluid.

  • Page 11: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Adjustments Control Cable As a result of both the control cable and the auger drive belt WARNING! Before Servicing, repairing or stretching due to wear, periodic adjustments may be necessary. If inspecting the snow thrower, disengage the auger the auger seems to hesitate when rotating, proceed as follows: control.

  • Page 12: Service

    Service Replacing Belt To replace the belt follow these instructions and refer to Fig. 7-3: Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is empty. Drive Pulley Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt. Then tip the snow thrower back until it rests on the handles. Idler Pulley Slide a board up through the auger and through the chute to secure the auger in place.
  • Page 13 Replacing Auger Paddles Replacing Shave Plate The snow thrower auger’s rubber paddles are subject to wear The shave plate is attached to the bottom of the auger and should be replaced if any signs of excessive wear are present. housing and is subject to wear. It should be checked periodically.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Loss of power 1. Spark plug wire loose. 1. Firmly connect spark plug wire. 2. Vent in gas cap plugged. 2. Clear vent. Excessive vibration 1. Loose parts or damaged auger. 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire.

  • Page 15: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 731-08171 Shave Plate 954-04050 Belt V-Type 753-06469 Rubber Auger Paddle Kit (Includes 2 paddles and 12 hex washer screws) 731-05632 946-04782 Clutch Cable 734-04063A Wheel Assembly, 7” (2M1 & 2S1) 734-04585 Wheel Assembly, 8” (2T5) Phone (800) 800-7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready).

  • Page 16: 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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