TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Customer Support Maintenance Important Safe Operation Practices Servicing Assembly Off-Season Storage Knowing Your Snow Thrower Troubleshooting Operating Your Snow Thrower Warranty Adjustments Illustrated Parts List FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you to assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance.
SECTION 1: 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. When you see this symbol—heed its warning.
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Maintenance And Storage Exercise caution when changing direction and while operating on slopes. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper 10. Plan your snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge operation regularly. towards windows, walls, cars etc. To avoid property Disengage the control handle and stop engine.
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER Loose Parts NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to change The augers are secured to the auger shaft with two speeds or direction of movement. shear pins and bow tie cotter pins.
• If not already attached, slip the cables that run from • Plug the wire from the headlight into the alternator the handle panel to the chute assembly into the lead coming from the right side of the engine cable guide located on top of the engine. See underneath the fuel tank.
Chute Crank The drive control also locks the auger control so you turn chute directional control without The chute crank is located on the left interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger side of the snow thrower. Use it to control is engaged simultaneously with the drive change the direction in which snow is control, the operator can release the auger control (on...
Fuel Shut-Off Valve for easy transport. May also be used on many gravel (Optional Equipment) driveways to clear snow while leaving gravel On models so equipped, the fuel shut-off valve, located undisturbed. under fuel tank, controls fuel-flow from the fuel tank to Normal Snow: Allows the tracks to be suspended the engine.
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To Stop Engine WARNING: The electric starter is equipped with a grounded three-wire power • Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to cord and plug and is designed to operate on help dry off any moisture on the engine. 120 volt AC household current.
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Auger Control Test Perform the following test before IMPORTANT: operating your snow thrower for the first time and at the Hex Jam Nut start of each winter season. Check the adjustment of the Flats auger control as follows: • When the auger control is released and in the disengaged “up”...
Operating Tips NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature. NOTE: The temperature of the muffler and the surrounding areas may exceed 150°F (65°C). • For the most efficient snow removal, remove snow Drift immediately after it falls.
hole in the shift lever. See Figure 12. • Insert ferrule from the left side of the snow thrower Frame Cover into the upper hole. • Reinstall the hairpin clip and the washer. Shift Lever Hairpin Clip Ferrule Flat Washer Auger Upper Shift Rod Housing...
Carburetor • Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude and load. • Refer to the separate engine manual, packed with your unit, for carburetor adjustment information. Shave Plate High Skid Shoe Flange Locknut Figure 13 SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING:...
• On certain models, grease fittings can be found at either end of the auger shaft. Lubricate with a Shear Pin Vent Plug grease gun once a season. Auger Bearings Every season lubricate the auger bearings and the bearings on the side of the frame with light oil. See Figure 15.
• Remove the carriage bolts and flange lock nuts • Disconnect the chute directional control at the which attach the two skid shoes to the snow thrower discharge chute end by removing the hairpin clip on two sides. See Figure 16. and the flat washer.
• Slip the belt between the friction wheel and drive disc. Remove and replace the belt. Reassemble following the instructions in reverse order. Drive Pulley NOTE: The support bracket must rest on the stop bolt after the new belt has been assembled. See Figure 21. Auger Drive Pulley...
• Position the friction wheel assembly up onto the pin of the shift rod assembly, and slide the shaft through the assembly. Reassemble in reverse Hex Bolt and order. Cupped Washer Track Engine Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Fill tank with fresh gasoline. Blocked fuel line. Clean the fuel line. Choke not in ON position Move switch to ON position Faulty spark plug. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
SECTION 9: TWO YEAR SUPREME WARRANTY: For two years from date of retail purchase within Canada, MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
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