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MTD 300 Series Operator's Manual

Two-stage snow thrower
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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Two-Stage Snow Thrower — 300 Series
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. 769-00747F
(July 18, 2007)

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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. 769-00747F...

  • 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: Important 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 Maintenance & Storage Do not modify engine Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance and way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway adjustment sections of this manual.

  • Page 6: 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 Tecumseh Engine Operator’s • One product Registration Card Manual Manual Assembly Loosen the wing knob and tab on each side of the handle. See Fig.
  • Page 7 Routing The Drive Cable Chute Clean-Out Tool Make sure that the drive cable is routed parallel to the left The chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the auger upper handle, then across the top of the lower handle and housing with a mounting clip and a cable tie at the factory.
  • Page 8 Adjustments Discharge Chute Loosen the wing knob on the upper chute, adjust chute Skid Shoe and chute control to desired operating position. The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory Tighten the wing knob on the upper chute making sure the for shipping purposes.
  • Page 9 Auger Control Periodic adjustment to the auger control cable may be required due to normal stretch and wear on the belt. Adjustment is needed immediately if the augers: Continue to turn with the auger control disengaged, During operation, augers seem to hesitate turning while the engine maintains speed.

  • Page 10: Controls And Features

    Controls and Features Auger Control Upper Handle Drive Control Starter Rope Gasoline Cap Upper Chute Oil Fill Chute Assembly Spark Fuel Cap Clean-out Tool Plug Muffler Chute Handle Chute Knob Carburator Cover Choke Shave Plate Starter Handle Auger Throttle Control Skid Shoe Primer Oil Drain...

  • Page 11: Shave Plate

    Chute Handle Throttle Control The direction of snow throwing corresponds to the direction The throttle control is located on the rear of the of the chute opening. Use the chute handle to turn the chute engine. It regulates the speed of the engine and assembly in the direction you wish to throw the snow.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation Starting the Engine Stopping the Engine NOTE: For complete and detailed engine starting, stopping and Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on storing instructions, it is recommended that you read the engine engine. manual also included with this machine.

  • Page 13: Operating Tips

    Clearing The Snow CAUTION: NEVER replace the auger shear pins with anything other than OEM Part No.738-04124A CAUTION: Check the area to be cleared for foreign objects. replacement shear pins. Any damage to the auger Remove, if any. gearbox or other components as a result of failing to do so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower’s Start the engine following starting instructions.

  • Page 14: Maintenance And Adjustments

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance General Recommendations • Always observe safety rules when performing any type of maintenance. • The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the snow thrower as instructed in this manual.
  • Page 15 Lubrication Preparing The Engine WARNING! Never store the snow thrower with fuel Lubricate pivot points on the auger control and drive in the tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas, control with a light engine oil once a season, see Fig. 6-2. where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or gas appliance.

  • Page 16: Service

    Service Servicing Augers Auger Belt The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with four shear pins and IMPORTANT: Gas could leak from the carburetor at this point, cotter pins. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower the gas cap should have been covered with plastic as previously is designed so that the pins may shear.

  • Page 17: Drive Belt

    Drive Belt Pivot the transmission forward to release pressure on the drive belt. Remove belt from transmission pulley. NOTE: Replace the drive belt before reassembling the new auger Remove the drive belt from around the engine pulley, and belt. away from the unit. Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the Place the new drive belt into the groove on the engine auger housing.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline. Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line. Key not snapped in place. Insert key. See “Ignition Key” section. Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug.

  • Page 19: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 731-2643 Chute Clean-out tool 784-5580 Skid Shoe, Standard 738-04124A Shear Pin 714-04040 Bow-tie Cotter Pin 790-00117 Shave Plate 954-04014 Auger Drive Belt 954-04013 Wheel Drive Belt TC-35062 759-3338 Champion RJ19LM Resistor Spark Plug Phone (800) 800-7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready).
  • Page 20 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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