This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Safety Labels ............3 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower ...... 16 Safe Operation Practices ........
Safety Labels WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the per- sonal 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 A chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top...
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
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Operation Maintenance & Storage 1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper auger/impeller housing or chute assembly. Contact with the operation regularly. rotating parts can amputate hands and feet. 2.
IMPORTANT: The snow thrower is shipped with oil and WITHOUT GASOLINE. After assembly, refer to separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations. 1. Observe the lower area of the snow thrower to be sure both cables are aligned with roller guides before Setting Up pivoting handle upward.
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4. Finish securing chute control assembly to chute support bracket with wing nut and hex screw removed earlier. See Figure 4. Setting Up Your Snow Thrower CAUTION Figure 4 Prior to operating your snow thrower, refer to Auger Control Test on page 13. 5.
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Drift Cutters (If Equipped) Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow thrower in heavy drift conditions. • On models so equipped, drift cutters are assembled to the auger housing inverted. See Figure 7. • Remove the carriage bolts by unthreading the hex Setting Up nuts which secure them, and reinstall the drift cutters facing forward before operating the snow thrower.
Clean-Out Tool The clean-out tool is mounted to the rear of the auger housing and is designed to clear a clogged chute. Refer Clean-Out to page 11 for instructions on how to properly use it. Tool NOTE: This item is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger housing at the factory.
Auger Control • To change the direction in which snow is thrown, squeeze the button on the joy-stick and pivot the ����� joy-stick to the right or to the left. ������� • To change the angle/distance which snow is thrown, pivot the joy-stick forward or backward.
Gas & Oil Fill-Up 7. When disconnecting the extension cord, always unplug the end at the three-prong wall outlet before Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in unplugging the opposite end from the snow thrower. the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read instructions carefully.
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NOTE: Keep the key in a safe place. The engine cannot 2. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower start without the ignition key. engine as instructed on the previous page. Make sure the throttle is set in the FAST position. Recoil Starter 3.
Shift Cable If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to the figure to the left and adjust the shift cable as follows: 1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position. Making 2.
2. With the drive control released, there must be 1/8” clearance between the friction wheel and the drive pulley in all positions of the shift lever. 3. With the drive control engaged, the friction wheel must contact the drive pulley. 4.
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs. Engine Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your Maintaining unit for all engine maintenance. Your Snow Lubrication Gear (Hex) Shaft Thrower Once a season, lubricate the hex shaft with a penetrat- ing oil, but not grease.
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Auger Belt Replacement To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. Maintaining NOTE: Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
Augers • The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two ����� ��� shear pins and cotter pins. If the auger should strike ������� ������� a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. •...
Friction Wheel Removal If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjust- ment on page 12 fails to correct the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced. Follow the instructions below.
Observe the following, when preparing your snow thrower for off-season storage: • Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors, away from any open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel. Fuel left in engine during warm Off-Season weather deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems.
Problem Cause Remedy 1. Choke not in ON position. 1. Move choke to ON position. Engine fails to start 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4.
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. This warranty covers units which have been operated and maintained in accordance with Warranty the owner’s instructions furnished with the unit, and which have not been subject...
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