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MTD L-Style Operator's Manual

MTD L-Style Operator's Manual

Two-stage snow thrower
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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any uniiproved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable 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 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.
PRINTED IN U.S.A
Two-Stage Snow Thrower — L-Style
IMPORTANT
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
www.mymowerparts.com
www.mymowerparts.com
FORM NO. 769-01277D
06/23/2006

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  • Page 1 P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. PRINTED IN U.S.A FORM NO. 769-01277D MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 06/23/2006 www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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 Customer Support ..........

  • Page 3: Safety Labels

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Safety Labels 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 at- tempting to operate...

  • Page 4: Safe Operation Practices

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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.

  • Page 6: Setting Up Your Snow Thrower

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 IMPORTANT: Two replacement auger shear pins are included with this manual (or stowed in the plastic handle panel). Refer to Augers on page 16 for more information regarding shear pin replacement. 1.
  • Page 7 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Shear Pin Storage An area for convenient shear pin storage is located under the plastic dash panel. See Figure 6. Chute Clean-Out Tool Setting Up The clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip and secured with a cable tie at the factory.

  • Page 8: Operating Your Snow Thrower

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Know Your Snow Thrower Shift Lever Drive Control Chute Directional Control Auger Control Operating Electric Start Button Your Snow Gas Cap Chute Assembly Thrower Oil Fill Clean Out Engine Controls Tool Recoil Starter...

  • Page 9: Auger Control

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Auger Control Electric Starter Outlet Requires the use of a three-prong outdoor extension cord and a 120V power source/wall outlet. Chute Directional Control Operating Your Snow Thrower The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing action.

  • Page 10: Starting The Engine

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Gas & Oil Fill-Up 6. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the OFF position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the choke control back to FULL and then slowly into the Tecumseh Engines manual packed separately with the OFF position again.
  • Page 11 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Chute Clean-Out Tool To Engage Augers The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the 1. To engage the augers and start throwing snow, rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Should squeeze the auger control against the left handle.

  • Page 12: Making Adjustments

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Auger Control To adjust the auger control, refer to page 13. Shift Cable If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot Making be achieved, refer to the figure to the left and adjust the shift cable as follows: Adjustments 1.
  • Page 13 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Drive Control When the drive control is released and in the disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight. Check the adjustment of the drive control as follows: 1.

  • Page 14: Maintaining Your Snow Thrower

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Engine Refer to the separate Tecumseh Engines manual packed with your unit for all engine maintenance. Lubrication Engine Maintaining Refer to the separate Tecumseh Engines manual packed with your unit for all engine lubrication instruc- Your Snow tions.
  • Page 15 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Auger Belt Replacement To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. NOTE: Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or Maintaining place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.

  • Page 16: Drive Belt Replacement

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Augers • The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and cotter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear.

  • Page 17: Friction Wheel Removal

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Friction Wheel Removal If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjust- ment on page 14 fails to correct the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced.

  • Page 18: Off-Season Storage

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, or if it is the end of the snow season when the last pos- sibility of snow is gone, the equipment needs to be stored properly. Follow storage instructions below to ensure top performance from the snow thrower for many more years.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    3. Drain fuel tank. Refill with 3. Water or dirt in fuel system. addresses minor service fresh fuel. issues. 4. Contact MTD Service Center. 4. Carburetor out of adjustment. For further details, contact an MTD autho- rized service center Engine overheats 1.
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  • Page 21: Parts List

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 731-2635 Snow Removal Tool Mount 29. 684-04107 Spiral Assembly, LH 684-04057 Impeller Assembly, 12” Dia. 30. 684-04108 Spiral Assembly, RH 710-0347 Hex Screw, 3/8-16, 1.75, Gr5 31. 731-04870* Spacer, 1.25 OD x .75 ID x 1.00 710-0451 Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-18, .750 Gr1...
  • Page 22 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Style L www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 23 Chute Tilt Cable Guide 17. 720-04046 Shift Knob To order replacement 50. 712-0161 Hex Lock Nut, #10-24 18. 731-05347 Handle Panel, K/L-Style, Black parts, call 51. 711-04469A Clevis Pin 1-800-800-7310 19. 731-05320 Lens 52. 710-1260A AB Screw, 5/16-18 x 0.75 or visit 20.
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  • Page 25: Illustrated Parts List

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 656-04025A Disc Assembly, Friction Wheel 36. See Chart Wheel Assembly 684-04153 Friction Wheel Assembly, 5.5 OD 37. 731-04873 Spacer, 1.25 x .75 x 3.0 684-04154 Support Bracket, Friction Wheel 38.
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  • Page 27 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 NOTES www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect e. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its outside of the United States, its possessions and territories, except possessions and territories.

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