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- Page 1 OWNER'S AMERICAN AMERICAN 0 WNED OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT Model Numbers 24", 26" and 28" 316E610E000 SNOW 316E640F000 316E660G000 THROWERS MTD PRODUCTS INC • P.O. BOX 368022 • CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-8782L...
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Page 2: Safe Operation Practices
IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELFAND )THERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE HIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETYIIJSTRUCTIONSWHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED,COULD ENDANGERTHE PERSONAL ATTEMPTINGTO OPERATEYOUR SNOWTHROWEF. FAILURETO COMPLYWITH THESEINSTRUCTIONSMAY RESULT IN PERSON- AL INJURY. WHENYOU SEETHIS SYMBOL-- _'_ -IEEDITS WARNING. - Page 3 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Lay out the hardware according to the illustration for identification purposes. Parts are illustrated approximately one-half size. Part numbers are shown in parentheses. (Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit.) ATTACHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY _C]_[}...
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Page 4: Tools Required For Assembly
ASSEMi3LY INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see separate 1. Remove staples or break glue on the top flaps of engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil rec- the carton. Remove any loose parts included with ommendations. - Page 5 ATTACHING THECHUTEASSEMBLY (Hardware B) ChuteAssembly 1. Grease the chute opening using a multi-purpose automotive grease or equivalent. HexHead 2. Place chute assembly over chute opening, with Screw the opening in the chute assembly facing the front FlatWasher of the unit. Place chute flange keepers beneath lip of chute assembly.
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Page 6: Before Operating
IMPORTANT: Attach the shift rod and chltch cables as follows. THEN CHECK THE ADJUSTMENTS INSTRUCTED, AND MAKE ANY FINAL ADJUSTMENTS NECESSARY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Failure to follow the ivtstructions may cause damage to the snow thrower. Traction Shift ATTACHING THE SHIFT ROD (Hardware D) Lever 1. -
Page 7: Shift Lever
If necessary, loosenthe hexlock nutandthreadthe shoes in the low position. Use middle or high position cablein (forlessslack)or out(formoreslack)as nec- when area to be cleared is uneven. See figure 9. essary.Referto figure8. Recheck the adjustment. Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts and Tightenthe locknut against t he cablewhencorrect carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to desired posi- adjustment is reached. -
Page 8: Electric Starter
THROTTLE CONTROL (See figure 12) AUGER DRIVE (See figure 10) The auger drive clutch is located on the lef handle. The throttle control is located on the engine. It regu- Squeeze the clutch grip to engage the augers. lates the speed of the engine. Release to stop the snow throwing action. -
Page 9: To Stop Engine
Recoil Starter: With engine running, pull starter rope 5. Electric Start Only (Optional): Connect power with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or four cord to switch box on engine. Plug the other end times. Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clat- of power cord into a three-hole, grounded... - Page 10 1. For most efficient snow removal, remo_e snow TRACTION DRIVECLUTCH ADJUSTMENT immediately after it falls. Refer to the Final Adjustment section of the Assembly Instructions to adjust the traction drive clutch. If you 2. Discharge snow downwind whenever Ic,ossible. are uncertain that you have reached the correct...
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Page 11: Maintenance
CARBURETORADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Keep all grease and oil off of the friction wheel and drive plate. & WARNING: If any adjustments are made Shifting Mechanism to the engine while the engine is running Lubricate the shifting mechanism and pivot points on (e.g. -
Page 12: Beltremovaland Replacement
To remove skid shoes, remove the four carri_ ge bolts, 5. Roll the front and rear auger belts off the engine belleville washers and hex nuts which attacl" them to pulley. See figure 18. the snow thrower. Reassemble new skid sl'oes with the four carriage bolts, belleville washers (cupped Drive Belt... -
Page 13: Off-Season Storage
Remove the klick pins which secure the wheels, and remove the wheels from the axle, Friction 5. Remove the gear shaft from the unit by removing Wheel the bolts, lock washers and flat washers from each side of the frame. See figure 21. Hold the friction wheel assembly, and slide the gear shaft out of the unit toward the right hand side. - Page 14 2. Remove spark plug and pour one (1) ounce of Run engine until fuel tank is empty anq| engine engine oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. stops due to lack of fuel. Crank engine several times to distribute oil. Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl Replace spark plug.
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Page 15: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 1. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 2. Clean fuel line. 2. Blocked fuel line. 3. Key not in switch on engine. 3. - Page 16 Copy lh¢ information from your model plate here: 1-11ZII-Ii-II-II-II-II-II-II-1FI NNN NNSN NNN model number NN N NNNNN available when you call Model Series E610E E640F E660G , '25-1660 725-1660 725-1660 Shave Plate 7 34-5581A 784-5579 784-5582A Skid Shoe 84-5580 784-5580 784-5580 54-0430 Auger Belts...
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