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MTD Gold 31AS2T5E504 Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Single-Stage Snow Thrower
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.
P. O. Box 1386, 97 KENT AVENUE, KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1
Printed In USA
769-10040
07.08.14

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL Single-Stage Snow Thrower 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. P.

  • 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: 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 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 thrower features may vary by model.
  • Page 8 Installing the Recoil Starter Handle Remove the hex washer screws in the chute base. See Fig. 3-4. On some models it may be necessary to install the recoil starter handle. If your handle is not pre-installed follow the directions below to install it. Remove the eye bolt and handle knob from the manual bag.

  • Page 9: Controls

    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 Chute Assembly NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for instruction on starting, stopping and operating the engine. The pitch of the chute assembly controls the angle at which the Engaging the Auger snow is thrown. To engage the auger and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger control against the handle.

  • Page 11: 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 12 Maintenance Off-Season Storage If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow Lubrication the instructions below. Lubricate the pivot points on the control handle and the Store the equipment in a clean, dry area. extension spring at the end of the control cable with a light If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area, oil once every season and before the snow thrower is put into rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to coat...

  • Page 13: 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 14 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.

  • Page 15: 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 16: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 731-08171 Shave Plate 954-04050A 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) NOTE: Download a complete Parts Manual, refer to customer support on page 2.

  • Page 17: Warranty

    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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