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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Single-Stage Snow Thrower
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT.
LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 2955, JEAN-BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS, LACHINE, QUEBEC H8T 1C5
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
769-09998
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
7/8/14
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- Page 1 Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL Single-Stage Snow Thrower IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT. LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 2955, JEAN-BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS, LACHINE, QUEBEC H8T 1C5 MTD LLC, P.O.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing your new equipment. It was carefully The manufacturer reserves the right to change product engineered to provide excellent performance when properly specifications, designs and equipment without notice and operated and maintained. without incurring obligation. -
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 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.
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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 Chute Assembly • One Chute Rotation Control Assembly • Two Ignition Keys • One 3-Prong Extension Cord • One 20 oz. Bottle 5W-30 Oil • One Snow Thrower Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual NOTE: All references to the left or right side of the snow thrower Pivot the upper handle into the operating position. - Page 8 Installing the Chute Installing the Chute Rotation Control Assembly Remove the hex washer screws in the chute base. See Fig. Remove the four hex washer screws from the back of the 3-4. handle (two on each side). See Fig. 3-6. Hex Washer Screw Figure 3-4...
- Page 9 Installing the Recoil Starter Handle Remove the screw and hex lock nut from the universal joint. See Fig. 3-8. Remove the eye bolt and handle knob from the manual bag. Place the eye bolt and handle knob on the upper handle as shown in Fig.
- Page 10 Controls & Features Headlight Chute Tilt Control Auger Control Recoil Starter Handle Chute Rotation Control Chute Assembly Auger Shave Plate Figure 4-1 Recoil Starter Handle Chute Tilt Control The recoil starter handle is used to manually start the engine. The chute tilt control is located to the right of the control panel and controls the angle/distance that snow is thrown.
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Page 11: Controls
Operation Chute Controls NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for instruction on starting, stopping and operating the engine. Refer to Fig. 5-2 for chute controls. Engaging the Auger To engage the auger and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger control against the handle. Release to stop the auger. Chute Tilt Control See Fig. -
Page 12: Maintenance & Adjustment
Maintenance & Adjustments Adjustments CAUTION: Oil may come out of the spark plug hole when it is removed and the starter handle is WARNING! Before servicing, repairing or pulled. inspecting the snow thrower, disengage the auger control. Stop the engine and remove the key to prevent unintended starting. -
Page 13: Customer Support
Maintenance Off-Season Storage If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow the instructions below. Store the equipment in a clean, dry area. If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area, rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to coat the snow thrower. -
Page 14: Service
Service Replacing Belt Remove the auger pulley and the belt. To replace the belt follow these instructions and refer to Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is empty. Figure 7-3: Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt. Then tip the snow thrower back until it rests on the handles. - Page 15 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 housing and should be replaced if any signs of excessive wear are present. and is subject to wear.
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Page 16: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Excessive vibration 1. Loose parts or damaged auger. 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Check for possible damage. Tighten all bolts and nuts. Repair as needed. If the problem persists, take snow thrower to an authorized service dealer. -
Page 17: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 731-08171 Shave Plate 954-04050A Belt 753-06469 Rubber Auger Paddle Kit (Includes 2 paddles and 12 hex washer screws) 746-04701 Clutch Cable 634-04585 Wheel Assembly, 8 x 1.7 925-1629 Lamp, #1156 (Model 221 LHP) 751-10487A Fuel Cap 951-10630... - Page 18 For equipment purchased in Canada only. THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “MTD”). MTD warrants this product (excluding its normal wear parts as described below) against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
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Page 19: Warranty
THREE YEARS- 120 Hrs. LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years-120 hrs. whichever come first, from the date of original purchase of COLUMBIA products, COLUMBIA will either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any part found to be defective in material and workmanship. -
Page 20: Emissions Control Warranty Statement
FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and for those products certified for sale in the state of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system (ECS) warranty on your 2013-2014 small off-road equipment (outdoor equipment). - Page 21 Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner. Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of MTD Consumer Group Inc. Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts by the ultimate purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
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