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Safe Operation

Practices • Set-Up • Operation

• Maintenance

• Service • Troubleshooting

• Warranty

Two-Stage

Snow Thrower

m 500 Series & 600 Series

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019

PrintedIn USA

FormNo.769-06034
(May27,2010)

ToTheOwner
ThankYou
Thank you for purchasing

an MTD Snow Thrower.

engineered to provide excellent
operated and maintained.
Please read this entire manual
It instructs

performance

It was carefully

prior to operating

your machine.

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who will operate

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Please be sure that you, and any other
the machine,

or questions

the machine,

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the equipment.

you how to safely and easily set up, operate

maintain

If you have any problems

when properly

Throughout

the

machine

satisfaction

this manual,
are observed

on this page. We want

at all times.

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to right and left side of the

from the operating

position

recommended
safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or property damage.
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product

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information

is relative to the most recent

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its features and operation.
Please be aware that this Operator's
Manual may cover a range of product specifications
for various
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and features discussed and/or illustrated
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Table of Contents
Safe Operation

Practices ........................................

Service ....................................................................

Troubleshooting

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Parts ................................................
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27
28

Assembly & Set-Up ..................................................
Con trois ...................................................................

7
13

Operation

Replacement
Attachments

Warranty

................................................................

Maintenance

&Adjustment.

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up and operating

down

plate by standing

your new equipment,

at the operator's

position

at the rear of the frame. This information

should you seek technical
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assembling

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Support

Department.

or maintenance

ImportantSafeOperationPractices
WARNING!

This symbol

could endanger
all instructions

points

the personal

safety and/or

in this manual

with these instructions

out important

before

property

attempting

may result in personal

When you see this symbol.

safety instructions
of yourself

to operate

which,

if not followed,

and others.

this machine.

Read and follow

Failure to comply

injury.

HEED ITS WARNING!

CALIFORNIA

PROPOSITION

WARNING! Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive

DANGER: This machine
this manual.
operator

harm.

was built to be operated

As with any type of power

can result in serious injury. This machine

toes and feet and throwing
instructions

foreign

objects.

machine
assemble

and follow

all instructions

and in the manual(s) before
and operate.

and regular

Keep this manual

reference

on the

attempting

in a safe place for

and for ordering

replacement

foreign

Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this
machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand
and safe operation

and on the machine
adult.

and be trained

Never allow adults to operate
instruction.
Thrown

objects

practices

this machine

can cause serious personal

Keep bystanders,

pets and children

machine while it is in operation.
enters the area.
Exercise caution
when operating

to avoid slipping
in reverse.

proper

injury. Plan

hands,

safety

Stop machine

over or thrown

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
performing

Do not operate

Wear footwear
surfaces.
3.

by the

an adjustment

without

wearing

operation

or repair to protect

ricochet

can cause serious

adequate

winter

outer

which

will improve

Use a grounded

three-wire

for all machines

with electric

footing

extension

on slippery

cord and receptacle

start engines.

Adjust auger housing
surfaces.

height to clear gravel or crushed

Disengage

levers before

Never attempt

if anyone

running,
operator's

or falling, especially

could be tripped

garments. Do not wear jewelry, long scarves or other loose
clothing, which could become entangled in moving parts.

of material

at least 75 feet from the

which

your eyes. Thrown objects which
injury to the eyes.

by an

without

objects,

and while

in this manual

and supervised

your snow-throwing
pattern to avoid discharge
toward roads, bystanders and the like.
6.

fingers,

auger/impeller.

Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation.
Know how to stop the machine and disengage them

the instructions

of amputating

Failure to observe the following

quickly.
3.

Thoroughly
inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used.
Remove all doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires and other

parts.
2.

is capable

practices

or error on the part of the

Preparation

Read, understand,

future

to the safe operation

carelessness

could result in serious injury or death.

Training
1.

according

equipment,

all control

starting

to make any adjustments

except where specifically

the engine.

while

recommended

engine is
in the

manual.

Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor
before starting to clear snow.

rock

temperature

SafeHandling of Gasoline
To avoid personal
in handling

injury or property

gasoline. Gasoline

vapors are explosive.

damage

is extremely

Serious personal

use extreme

flammable

Use only an approved

Extinguish all cigarettes,

Engine exhaust

care

and deadly

and the
6.

injury can occur when

gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which
Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.

can ignite.
7.

gasoline container.
8.

cigars, pipes and other

Never fuel machine
Never remove

indoors.

gas cap or add fuel while

the engine

10.

Allow engine to cool at least two minutes

before

Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2
inch below bottom

of filler

neck to provide

Replace gasoline

If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and
equipment.
Move machine to another area. Wait 5

cap and tighten

before starting

or drugs.

Muffler

and engine

Exercise extreme

when

Exercise caution

or fuel container

to cool at least 5 minutes

inside

damage or personal

Never direct discharge

inside a vehicle

by attempting

to clear

Disengage power to the auger/impeller
or not in use.

15.

Never operate

when transporting

speeds on

and behind and use care

up.

If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop
the engine, disconnect
the spark plug wire and ground

equipment

from

at all times until fueling

Do not use a nozzle lock-open

levers and stop engine
position

(behind

Repair

making

Never put your hand in the discharge
Always use the clean-out

before you

the handles). Wait

comes to a complete

unclogging
the chute assembly,
or inspections.
18.

tank or container

all control

until the auger/impeller

If this

with the rim of the fuel

Disengage

leave the operating

nozzle.

opening

at high transport

against the engine. Inspect thoroughly
for damage.
any damage before starting and operating.
17.

remove gas-powered

dispenser

machine

surfaces. Look down

away from your vehicle

Keep the nozzle in contact

stop before

any adjustments,

or collector

tool provided

to unclog

openings.
the

discharge opening. Do not unclog chute assembly while
engine is running. Shut off engine and remain behind

device.

handles

until all moving

parts have stopped

before

unclogging.

Do not put hands or feet near rotating
impeller

housing

rotating

parts can amputate

The auger/impeller

The control

or chute assembly.

control

Use only attachments
and accessories approved by the
manufacturer
(e.g. wheel weights, tire chains, cabs etc.).

20.

When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance
is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord

Contact with the

lever is a safety device. Never

easily in both directions

return to the disengaged

position

IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION

(kickback)

unsafe

when

will pull hand and arm toward engine

you can let go. Broken bones, fractures,
could result.
21.

If situations

occur which

care and good judgment.

are not covered

PRACTICES

faster than

bruises or sprains

in this manual,

Contact Customer

Support

assistance and the name of your nearest servicing

Never operate with a missing or damaged chute assembly.
Keep all safety devices in place and working.

SECTION 2 --

19.
parts, in the auger/

hands and feet.

levers must operate

and automatically
released.
4.

and pets or

14.

or on a truck

bypass its operation. Doing so makes the machine
and may cause personal injury.
3.

bystanders

in front of the machine.

Never operate this machine without good visibility or light.
Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the
handles. Walk, never run.

Operation

at children,

caused by a ricochet.

13.

is not possible, then refuel such equipment
on a
trailer with a portable container, rather than from a

injury

Do not overload machine capacity
snow at too fast of a rate.

bed with a plastic liner. Always place

complete.

and while

before

the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground.

direction

12.

16.

containers on the ground
before filling.

gasoline

when changing

on or crossing

hazards or traffic.

Plan your snow-throwing
pattern to avoid discharge
towards windows, walls, cars etc. Thus, avoiding possible

slippery

Never fill containers

If possible,

operating

on slopes.

when backing

hot and can cause a burn. Do

away.

caution

the influence

is an open flame, spark or pilot light

Allow machine
storing.

or trailer

become

not touch. Keep children

allow anyone

dryer etc.).

while under

area.

an odorless

securely.

(e.g. furnace, water heater, space heater, clothes

monoxide,

the engine.

Never store the machine
where there

11.

space for

fuel expansion.

minutes

machine

alcohol

property

refueling.
f.

or in a poorly ventilated

carbon

gas.

Do not operate

operating

hot or running.
e.

indoors

contains

gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden

sources of ignition.
C.

Never run an engine

for

dealer.

use

14.

Clearinga CloggedDischargeChute
Hand contact

with the rotating

impeller

According

to the Consumer

inside the discharge

Life have the machine
systems are working

SHUTTHE ENGINE OFF!

Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller
stopped rotating.

Always use a clean-out

Never tamper

tool, not your hands.

To avoid serious injury

with safety devices. Check their proper

regularly.

Refer to the maintenance

sections

Before cleaning,
disengage

repairing,

the auger/impeller

or inspecting

come to a complete

to keep the machine

Also, visually
4.

inspect

improper

Maintain

EPA emission

in any

to comply with California

and federal

for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment)
on regular

unleaded

emission

control

gasoline,

and

systems: Engine

at frequent

in safe working

condition.

Spark Arrestor

for any damage.

i_ll

frequently

and replace with original

and compromise

levers periodically

or replace

are certified
regulations

the engine

equipment

safety!"

to verify they engage

safety and instruction

internal combustion
engine and should not be used
WARNING!
machine isforest-covered,
equipped with brush
an
on or near anyThis
unimproved
covered or grass-covered
land unless the engine's
exhaust

system is equipped

meeting

applicable

Ira spark arrester is used, it should
working

order by the operator.

with a spark arrester

local or state laws (if any).
be maintained

in effective

In the State of California

the

above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public
Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws

and disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer
to the adjustment
section in this operator's manual for
instructions.
7.

of engine

the following

For your safety protection,

performance

Check control

engine

can lead to a runaway

at unsafe speeds. Never tamper

setting

to operate

manufacturer's
(OEM) parts only. "Use of parts which do
not meet the original equipment
specifications
may lead to

setting

Modification
(EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air
Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.

machine

check all components

or death.

governor.

shave plates and skid shoes are subject to

wear and damage.

injuries

with factory

may include

speed of the engine.

Snow thrower

and safety

engine and cause it to operate

Engines which
Wait until

Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating

by an authorized

and not worn excessively.

or death, do not modify

are certified

Check bolts and screws for proper tightness
intervals

properly

with the governor

stop. Disconnect

against

(EPA),

Notice RegardingEmissions

machine

levers and stop the engine.

the spark plug wire and ground
prevent unintended
starting.
3.

and

of this manual.

all control

Agency

Donot modifyengine

Maintenance & Storage

annually

Failure to do so can result in accidents,
blades have

way. Tampering

adjustment

inspected

service dealer to ensure that all mechanical

To clear the chute:

operation

Safety Commission

Protection

this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years,
or 60 hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful

chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow
throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute.

Products

(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental

apply on federal

lands.

A spark attester for the muffler

is available

through

your

nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service
department,
RO. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

labels, as

necessary.
8.

Observe proper disposal laws and regulations
etc. to protect the environment.

Prior to storing,
from machine

10.

run machine
a nd prevent

Never store the machine

a few minutes

heater, furnace,

or fuel container

12.

inside where

light such as a water

clothes dryer etc.

Always refer to the operator's
instructions

to clear snow

freeze up of auger/impeller.

there is an open flame, spark or pilot

11.

for gas, oil,

on off-season

manual

for proper

storage.

Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings

frequently

for cracks

or leaks. Replace if necessary.
13.

Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.

SECTION

2 --

IMPORTANT

SAFE

OPERATION

PRACTICES

Safety Symbols
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear
machine before attempting
to assemble and operate.

on this product.

Read, understand,

and follow

all instructions

on the

READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand,
assemble

and follow

all instructions

in the manual(s) before

WARNING--

Contact

with the rotating

WARNING--THROWN
This machine

WARNING--

machine

is running.

There are rotating

which

can cause serious personal

IS FLAMMABLE
before refueling.

or in a poorly ventilated

area. Engine exhaust contains carbon

electric starter in the rain

HOT SURFACE

Engine parts, especially
and muffler

the muffler,

become extremely

Your Responsibility--Restrict

IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION

hot during

operation.

Allow engine

to cool before touching.

the use of this power machine

to persons

in this manual and on the machine.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!

SECTION 2 --

injury.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK

WARNING--

or chute

an odorless and deadly gas.

Do not use the engine's

housing

hands and feet.

CARBON MONOXIDE

WARNING--

and instructions

while

OBJECTS

Never run an engine indoors

the warnings

There are rotating

parts, in the auger/impeller

Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes

is running.

parts can amputate

may pick up and throw objects

WARNING--GASOLINE

monoxide,

machine

ROTATING AUGER

Do not put hands or feet near rotating
assembly.

while

ROTATING BLADES

Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings
blades inside

WARNING!

ROTATING BLADES

Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings
blades inside

........
!i........

attempting

and operate

PRACTICES

who read, understand

and

Assembly
& Set-Up
Contentsof Carton
One Snow Thrower

Two Replacement

Hex Rod (if so equipped)

One Snow Thrower
Manual

Chute Control

Rod (if so equipped)

Auger Shear Pins
Operator's

One Product

Registration

Card

Chute Assembly

There are two chute control styles available that determine your set-up. Refer to the image above to determine which chute control
style you have. If your product resembles the image on the left, see page 8 for assembly instructions.
If your product resembles the
image on the right, see page 10 for assembly
The Set-Up and Adjustment

instructions

instructions.

are the same for both chute controls.

ChuteAssembly

2-Way& 4-WayAssembly
Remove all loose parts before

assembling.

Remove cotter pin, wing nut and hex screw from
control

Handle Assembly

chute support

Place the shift lever in the Forward-6

Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower

to be sure

both cables are aligned

pivoting

upward.

position

with roller guides

Pivot the handle

before

upward.

bracket.

the handle

head and clevis pin and bow-tie

cotter

chute

pin from

See Fig. 3-3.

t
Chute Control

Head

See Fig. 3-1.

Chute Support
Bracket
...........

Chute Base

Figure
2.

3-3

Insert hex rod into chute control
chute control

head as possible,

hex rod pointing

upward.

head. Push rod as far into
keeping

the holes in the

See Fig. 3-4.

Figure 3-1
NOTE: Make certain the upper ends of each cable are
seated properly

in its pulley. See Fig. 3-2.

\
Figure 3-4

Figure 3-2
3.

Secure the handle by tightening

the plastic knob located

on both the left and right sides of the handle.

Remove

and discard any rubber bands, if present. They are for
packaging purposes only.

SECTION3--

ASSEMBLY&

SET-UP

Place chute onto chute base and ensure hex rod is
positioned

under the handle panel. Install hex bolt

previously removed
time. See Fig. 3-5.

Rotate the joystick
silver indicator

but do not secure with wing nut at this

to the one o'clock position

arrow on the pinion

panel faces upward.

so that the

gear below the control

See Fig. 3-7.

NOTE:The joystick will be angled slightly to the right at the
one o'clock position. See "Top View" in Fig. 3-6.

J
\

Figure 3-5
4.

Squeeze the trigger

on the joystick

hand to face forward. The holes in the chute control
will be facing up. See Fig. 3-6.
NOTE:The
trigger

chute will not rotate

without

squeezing

on the joystick.

Chute Control
Input

Figure 3-7

and rotate the chute by
input

the

Insert the hex rod into the pinion gear below the joystick.
Make sure to line up the hole in the hex rod with the arrow
on the pinion
NOTE:The

TopView

gear. See Fig. 3-8.

hex rod will fit snuggly

into the pinion

gear.

Support

the rear of the dash panel with one hand while

inserting

the hex rod with your other hand to ensure the

hex rod is inserted
NOTE:The

o1! the way into the pinion

hole is a reference

indicator arrow on the pinion
the rod has been inserted.

for aligning

gear.

the rod with the

gear, and will be visible after

\ \ it

iJ /

t..........
Figure 3-8

SECTION

3 --

ASSEMBLY& SET-UP

Push the hex rod toward

the control

panel until the hole

OverheadChuteControl Assembly

in the hex rod lines up with the hole in the chute control
input closest to the chute control
cotter pin. See Fig. 3-9.
NOTE:The

head and insert the

HandleAssembly
1.

Place the shift lever in the Forward-6

Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower

position.
to be sure

both cables are aligned with roller guides
the handle upward. See Fig. 3-11.

pivoting

second hole is used to achieve further

engagement

of the hex rod into the pinion

Refer to page 21 for Chute Control

gear if required.

Rod adjustments.
/

before

NOTE: Make certain the upper ends of each cable are
seated properly

in its pulley. See Fig. 3-2.

//'
/
,/
,//
/
..................................

/
/

Figure
8_

Finish securing
bracket

3-9

chute control

head to chute support

with wing nut, clevis pin, and bow-tie

removed

cotter

Figure 3-11

in step 1. See Fig. 3-3.
3_

Check that all cables are properly routed through
guide on top of the engine. See Fig. 3-10.

the cable

Secure the handle by tightening
and discard any rubber

NOTE: For smoothest operation,
the left of the hex rod.

the cables should all be to

NOTE:Models
with 2-Way Chute Control
cable to route through the cable guide.

the plastic knob located

on both the left and right sides of the handle.
packaging

purposes

Remove

bands, if present. They are for

only.

ChuteAssembly

have only one

Remove wing
assembly

nut and hex screw from chute control

and clevis pin and cotter

bracket. Position the chute assembly
the chute base. See Fig. 3-12.

pin from chute support
(forward-facing)

over

J
Figure 3-10
J

Figure 3-12
SECTION

3--

ASSEMBLY&

SET-UP

Place chute assembly
control

assembly

and cotter

onto chute base and secure chute

to chute support

pin removed

bracket with clevis pin

Insert the chute directional
bracket

control

rod into the support

on the rear of the dash panel. See Fig. 3-15.

earlier. See Fig. 3-13.

Figure 3-13
3_

Finish securing
bracket

chute control assembly

Figure 3-15
to chute support

with wing nut and hex screw removed

See Fig. 3-14.

earlier.

Remove the hairpin

clip from the rear of the chute control

assembly. See Fig 3-16.

Figure 3-16

Figure 3-14
6_

Secure the chute directional
control

assembly

control

with the hairpin

rod to the chute

clip removed

earlier.

See Fig 3-16.

SECTION3 -- ASSEMBLY
& SET-UP

Drift Cutters (ifsoequipped)

Set-Up

ShearPinsStorage(if s0 equipped)
A pair of replacement

drift cutter, and remove them from the sides of the auger

auger shear pins and bow tie cotter pins

are included with your snow thrower.

If your snow thrower

has

housing.
2.

a 2-Way or 4-Way crank style, you may store them in your snow
thrower's dash panel until needed. If your snow thrower has an
overhead
needed.

Remove the two screws and lock nuts that secure each

Turn the drift cutters

around

in Fig. 3-19 to the outside

and position

of the auger

them as shown

housing.

chute control, store the shear pins in a safe place until
See Fig. 3-17.

Figure 3-19
3.

Figure 3-17

the drift cutters with the screws and lock nuts

removed

ChuteClean-OutTool
The chute clean-out

Attach

earlier.

Tire Pressure

tool is fastened

to the top of the auger

housing with a mounting clip and a cable tie at the factory. Cut
the cable tie before operating the snow thrower. See Fig. 3-18.

_
--

manufacturer's
recommended
psi. Equal tire
ARNING!
Under
any circumstance
do notExcessive
exceed
pressure
should
be maintained
at all times.
pressure when seating beads may cause tire/rim
assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause
serious injury.

Refer to sidewall

recommended
The tires are over-inflated
pressure before operating
wall for tire manufacturer's

Chute Clean-Out
Tool

Figure 34 8

[

SECTION
3--

ASSEMBLY
& SET-UP

of tire for

pressure.
for shipping purposes. Check the tire
the snow thrower. Refer to the tire side
recommended

psi and deflate

(or

inflate) the tires as necessary.
NOTE: Equal tire pressure is to be maintained
performance
purposes.

at all times for

SkidShoes

Adjustments

The snow thrower

ChuteAssembly
NOTE: Chutes on models
controlled

with 4-Way Chute Control

by the Chute Directional

The distance

snow is thrown

angle of the chute assembly.
1.

Stop the engine.

Control.

can be adjusted

are also

purposes.

to operating

the snow thrower.

by changing

the

Refer to the Engine Operator's

Pivot the chute upward
the wing

or downward

upward

them downward,

at the factory

if desired,

prior

this snow thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up and
CAUTION:
It is not causing
recommended
throw
loose gravel,
personalthatyou
injury oroperate
damage
to the snow thrower and surrounding property.

Manual.

knob found

on the

For close snow removal

left side of the chute assembly.
2.

Adjust

See Fig. 4-1.

To do so:

Remove the key and loosen the plastic

skid shoes are adjusted

for shipping

on a smooth

shoes higher on the auger
before

retightening

Use a middle

knob. See Fig. 3-20.

is uneven,

or lower position

when

the area to be cleared

such as a gravel driveway

NOTE: If you choose to operate

the snow thrower

surface, keep the skid shoes in position
between

surface, raise skid

housing.

the ground

on a gravel

for maximum

clearance

and the shave plate.

To adjust the skid shoes:
1.

Loosen the four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage
bolts. Move skid shoes to desired

position.

See Fig. 3-21.

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Figure 3-20

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Figure :3-21
2.

Make certain the entire bottom
against the ground

Retighten

surface of skid shoe is

to avoid uneven

wear on the skid shoes.

nuts and bolts securely.

SECTION3 -- ASSEMBLY
& SET-UP

Auger Control
carefully

read and follow

all instructions

below.

WARNING!
Prior to operating
Perform all adjustments
to verify your
yoursnow
snowthrower,
thrower
is operating
Check the adjustment
1.

When the auger control
"up" position,
should

safely and properly.
of the auger

control as follows:

is released

the cable should

NOT be tight.

In a well-ventilated

area, start the snow thrower

Refer to your Engine Operator's
3.

While standing
thrower),

and in the disengaged

have very little slack. It

engine.

Manual.

in the operator's

position

(behind

the snow

engage the auger.

Allow the auger to remain engaged
(10) seconds before releasing
several times.

for approximately

the auger control.

With the auger control in the disengaged
walk to the front of the machine.

Confirm

that the auger has completely

and shows NO signs of motion.

"up" position,

stopped

If the auger

rotating

shows ANY

signs of rotating, immediately
return to the operator's
position and shut off the engine. Wait for ALL moving
to stop before
7.

To readjust

readjusting

the control

the auger

ten

Repeat this

parts

control.

cable, loosen the upper

hex screw

on the auger cable bracket.
8.

Position

the bracket

downward

upward

to increase

to provide

cable tension).

more slack (or
See Fig. 3-22.

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Figure
9.

Retighten

10.

Repeat steps 2 through 6 above to verify
adjustment
has been achieved.

SECTION

3--

the upper

3-22

hex screw.

ASSEMBLY&

SET-UP

proper

Controls
and Features
f
Shift Lever
Chute Directional Control
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Auger Control

\
Heated

Grips

Steering
Trigger

Drift Cutter

Shift Lever

Drive
er Control

Overhead

Augers

__Skid

Chute

Shoe

Figure 4=1
Snow thrower
illustrated

controls

and features

are described

below and

SkidShoes

in Fig. 4-1.
Position

Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the handle panel and is used to
determine ground speed and direction of travel.

Forward

conditions.

(F) speeds. Position

one (1) is the slowest

six (6) is the fastest.

Adjust

when

Augers
When engaged,

There are six forward
and position

the skid shoes based on surface

upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward
operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces.

the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger

housing.

ChuteAssembly

Reverse
Snow drawn into the auger housing
There are two reverse (R) speeds. One (1) is the slower and two (2)
is the faster.

is discharged

out the chute

assembly.
Headlight

(if s0 equipped)

The headlight

is located

automatically

turned

on top of the handle panel and is

on when the engine

is started.

SteeringTriggerControls (ifsoequipped)

Drift Cutters (if soequipped)
The drift cutters are designed for use in deep snow. Their use
is optional for normal snow conditions.
Maneuver the snow
thrower

so that the cutters penetrate

a high standing

STEERING

TRIGGER

CONTROLS

snow drift

to assist snow falling into the augers for throwing.

Heated Grips(if so equipped)
when

using the heated grip. If the heated grip
Ithot,
is recommended
that you wear gloves
turn it off.

CAUTION:
become too

ON l OFF
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The left and right wheel steering
the underside of the handles.

trigger

controls

are located

Squeeze the right control to turn right.
To activate the heated grips, move the switch found
of the dash panel into the ON position.

on the rear

Squeeze the left control

AugerControl

to turn left.

until you are familiar with these controls.
CAUTION:
Operate the snow thrower in open areas

AUGER

CONTROL

ChuteClean-OutTool
clogged
_

before
The auger control
control

is located

on the left handle.

Squeeze the

grip against the handle to engage the augers and start

snow throwing

action.

Release to stop.

chute assembly.

Shut offengine

and remain

behind
ARNING!
handles
Never
until use
all your
moving
hands
parts
to clear
have stopped
a
unclogging.

The chute clean-out
the auger

housing

tool is conveniently
with a mounting

fastened

to the rear of

clip. Should snowand

ice

become lodged in the chute assembly during operation,
proceed
as follows to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening:
1.

Release both the Auger Control

Stop the engine.

and the Drive Control.

Refer to the Engine Operator's

Manual.

Remove the key.
3.

Remove the clean-out

tool from the clip which

secures it to

the rear of the auger housing.
4.

Use the shovel-shaped
dislodge

end of the clean-out

and scoop any snow and ice which

tool to
has formed

and near the chute assembly.
The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the
control grip against the handle to engage the wheel drive.

operate

also locks the auger

the chute directional

the snow throwing

control

control so that you can
without

process. If the auger control

Release both controls

interrupting
is engaged

to stop the augers and wheel

NOTE.: Always release the drive control
Failure to do so will result in increased
drive system.

SECTION 4 --

rear of the auger

before changing

speeds.

wear on your machine's

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

While standing
thrower),

simultaneously
with the drive control, the operator can release
the auger control (on the left handle) and the augers will remain
engaged.
drive.

Refasten the clean-out
snow thrower's

Release to stop.
The drive control

remaining

tool to the mounting

housing,

reinsert

clip on the

the key and start the

engine.

in the operator's

position

engage the auger control

(behind

the snow

for a few seconds to clear any

snow and ice from the chute assembly.

2-Way Chute Directional Control (if soequipped)
CHUTE

DiRECTiONAL

CONTROL
ADJUSTABLE
CHUTETiLT

CHUTE ROTATE
LEFT

The chute directional

CHUTE ROTATE
RIGHT

control

is located

on the left side of the

To change

the direction

in which

snow is thrown,

the button

on the joy-stick

dash panel.
squeeze

and pivot the joy-stick

to the

right or to the left.

4-WayChuteDirectionalControl(ifsoequipped)
CHUTE

DIRECTIONAL

CONTROL

CHUTETILT DOWN

t
t'

CHUTE ROTATE
LEFT

CHUTEROTATE
RIGHT

CHUTETILT UP

The chute directional

control

is located

on the left side of the

the direction

in which

snow is thrown,

dash panel.
To change

the button on the joy-stick
right or to the left.
To change

the angle/distance

the joy-stick

forward

squeeze

and pivot the joy-stick

which

to the

snow is thrown,

pivot

or backward.

OverheadChute DirectionalControl (ifsoequipped)
CHUTE DIRECTIONAL

CONTROL

DISCHARGE
LEFT

The chute

directional

control

is located

thrower. To change the direction
the chute directional
control.

on left side of the snow

in which

snow

is thrown,

rotate

SECTION

4 -- CONTROLS

AND

FEATURES

Operation
Starting and Stopping the Engine

ReplacingShearPins

Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your snow
thrower for instructions
on starting and stopping the engine.

The augers are secured

ToEngageDrive
1.

augers will not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared. See

With the throttle

control

in the Fast (rabbit)

position,

move

Fig. 5-2.

shift lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two
reverse (R) positions. Select a speed appropriate
for the
snow conditions
2.

and a pace you're

Squeeze the drive control
thrower

to the spiral shaft with 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. If the

against

comfortable

with.

gearbox

the handle the snow

will move. Release it and drive motion

anything
other than OEM Part No. 738-04124A
replacement
AUTION:
NEVER
shear pins.
replace
Anythe
damage
auger to
shear
the pins
augerwith
or other components

do so will NOT be covered

will stop.

as a result of failing

by your snow thrower's

war ranty.

ToEngageAugers
To engage the augers and start throwing
snow, squeeze the
auger control against the left handle. Release to stop the augers.

engine and remove the key prior to replacing shear
WARNING!
Always turn off the snow thrower's
pins.

ToSteer
With the drive control

engaged,

squeeze the right steering

trigger control to turn right. Squeeze the left steering
control to turn left.
CAUTION:

Operate

the snow thrower

and at slow speeds until you are familiar
drive control and comfortable
operating
steering

trigger

in open areas
with the
the

controls.

EngageHeated Grips(ifsoequipped)

when using the heated grip. If the heated grip
CAUTION:
is recommended
thatyou wear gloves
become too Ithot,
turn it off.

To activate the heated

grips, move the switch found

of the dash panel into the ON position.

on the rear

See Fig. 5-1.

Figure

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Figure 5-1

5-2

Maintenance& Adjustments
Maintenance

Lubrication

Engine

GearShaft

Refer to the Engine Operator's
thrower.

Manual

packed with your snow

The gear (hex) shaft should
or after every twenty-five

be lubricated

at least once a season

(25) hours of operation.

Tire Pressure

Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel.

Refer to page 12 for information

Carefully pivot the snow thrower
rests on the auger housing.

Remove the frame cover from the underside

regarding

tire pressure.

ShavePlate and Skid Shoes
The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom
thrower

are subject to wear. They should

and replaced

when

of the snow

be checked periodically

necessary.

NOTE: Deluxe skid shoes (on select models)

have two wear

edges. When one side wears out, they can be rotated
the other edge.
To remove

180 ° to use

thrower by removing
it. Refer to Fig 7-3.

the self-tapping

Apply a light coating
shaft. See Fig. 6-2.

of engine

NOTE:When

lubricating

any oil on the aluminum

skid shoes:

up and forward

of the snow

screws which

Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which
secure them to the snow thrower.

Reassemble

system. Wipe offany

secure

oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to the hex

the hex shaft, be careful not to get
drive plate or the rubber friction

wheel. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower's

so that it

excess or spilled

drive

oil.

new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts

two on each side) and hex flange

nuts. Refer to Fig. 6-1.

Figure 6-2
NOTE:Augers

not shown for clarity

Wheels

Figure 6-1
To remove
1.

At least once a season, remove both wheels.
axles with a multipurpose
wheels.

shave plate:

Remove the carriage

bolts and hex nuts which

automotive

Clean and coat the

grease before

reinstalling

attach it to

the auger housing.
2.

Reassemble

new shave plate, making

bolts are to the inside of housing.

sure heads of carriage

Tighten

securely.

Auger Shaft

Auger Control

At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger

Refer to the Assembly

shaft. Spray lubricant

adjusting

the flange bearings
See Fig. 6-3.

inside the shaft and around
found

the spacers and

at either end of the shaft.

& Set-up section for instructions

the auger control

cable.

ChuteAssembly
Refer to the Assembly
adjusting

& Set-up section for instructions

the chute assembly.

Skid Shoes
Refer to the Assembly
adjusting

& Set-up section for instructions

the skid shoes.

DriveControl
©

When the drive control
position,

is released

the cable should

and in the disengaged

have very little slack. It should

"up"
NOT be

tight.
NOTE: If excessive

slack is present in the drive cable or if the snow

thrower's drive is disengaging
intermittently
the cable may be in need of adjustment.
Check the adjustment
1.

2.
Figure 6-3

released,

The unit should

push the snow thrower
roll freely.

Engage the drive control and gently attempt to push the
snow thrower forward. The wheels should not turn. The
unit should

Adjustments

not roll freely.

With the drive control

released,

move the shift lever back

and forth between the R2 position and the F6 position
several times. There should be no resistance in the shift

Shift Cable

lever.

If the full range of speeds (forward
achieved,

forward.

operation,

of the d rive control as follows:

With the drive control
gently

during

and reverse) cannot be

If any of the above tests failed, the drive cable is in need of

adjust the shift cable as follows:

adjustment.

Place the shift lever in the fastest forward

speed position.

Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket.

Proceed as follows:

Loosen the lower hex screw on the drive cable bracket.

See

Fig. 6-4.

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Figure 6-5

Figure
3.

Pivot the bracket

Retighten

SECTION 6 --

downward

6-4

the hex nut.

MAINTENANCE

Position the bracket upward to provide
downward to increase cable tension).

Retighten

Check the adjustment
of the drive control as described
above to verify proper adjustment
has been achieved.

to take up slack in the cable.

& ADJUSTMENTS

the upper

more slack (or

hex screw.

Chute Control Rod(2-Way& 4-Way ChuteControl)

ChuteAssembly (OverheadChuteControl)

To adjust the chute control

If the chute fails to remain stationary

Remove the cotter
assembly

as follows:

pre-load

pin from the hole closest to the chute

on the chute rotation

Pull out the chute control
with the second

rod, proceed

found

assembly.

hole in the chute rotation

assembly.

See

intervals.

If the chute directional

Reinsert the cotter

preload by loosening
intervals.

control

this hole and the chute

rod. See Fig. 6-6.

the

the hex nut

assembly.

the hex nut clockwise

in I/4turn

See Fig 6-7.

Fig. 6-6.
pin through

operation,

by tightening

on the front of the chute control

To increase the preload, tighten

rod until the hole in it lines up

during

of the chute can be adjusted

control

is difficult

to crank, decrease the

the hex nut counterclockwise

in I/4 turn

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Figure 6-7

Figure 6-6

Off-SeasonStorage
If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow
the storage instructions
below.
1.

Run the engine

until the fuel tank is empty

to lack of fuel. Do not attempt
2.

Lubricate

the machine

Store in a clean, dry area.

If storing the snow thrower
rustproof the machine
the snow thrower.

Clean the exterior

and it stops due

to pour fuel from the engine.

as instructed

earlier in this section.

in an unventilated

area,

using a light oil or silicone

to coat

of the engine and the snow thrower.

NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator's

Manual

for information

storing your engine.

SECTION 6 --

MAINTENANCE

& ADJUSTMENTS

Service
Belt Replacement

Auger Belt

pivot the snow thrower

up and forward

so that it

rests on the auger housing.

To remove and replace your snow thrower's
as follows:

Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not
attempt to pour fuel from the engine.

Remove the plastic

Remove the frame cover from the underside
thrower by removing
it. See Fig. 7-3.

auger belt, proceed

removing

Carefully

the self-tapping

of the snow

screws which

secure

belt cover on the front of the engine by

the two self-tapping

screws. See Fig. 7-1.

Figure 7-3
6.

Remove the belt as follows.

a.
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Roll the auger

belt off the engine

Loosen and remove the shoulder

Unhook

the support

bracket

pulley. See Fig. 7-2.

iCi

Figure 7-4
Figure 7-2

bolt which

acts as

a belt keeper.

Figure 7-1
3.

See Fig. 7-4.

spring from the frame.

Remove the belt from around
belt between

the support

the auger pulley, and slip the

bracket

and the auger pulley.

See Fig. 7-5.

Drive Belt
To remove and replace your snow thrower's
as follows:
1.

drive belt, proceed

To prevent spillage, remove all fuel from tank by running
engine until it stops. Do not attempt to pour fuel from the
engine.

Remove the plastic
removing

belt cover on the front of the engine by

the two self-tapping

Remove the belt as follows.

screws. Refer to Fig. 7-1.

See Fig. 7-6:

Figure 7-5
8.

Replace the auger belt by following
order.

instructions

in reverse

NOTE: Do not forget to reinstall the shoulder bolt and
reconnect the spring to the frame after installing a
replacement auger belt.
9.

After replacing the auger belt, perform the Auger Control
test on page 14 of the Assembly and Set-Up section.

Figure

7-6

Roll the auger

belt off the engine

Pivot the idler pulley toward

Lift the drive belt off the engine

pulley.

the right.
pulley.

Carefully pivot the snow thrower
rests on the auger housing.

Remove the frame cover from the underside
thrower

by removing

up and forward

the self-tapping

so that it

of the snow

screws which

secure

it. Refer to Fig. 7-3.

SECTION
7 -- SERVICE

Back out the stop bolt to increase the clearance

the friction

wheel

disc and friction

wheel.

between

Friction WheelRemoval(600Series)

See Fig. 7-7.
If the snow thrower

fails to drive with the drive control engaged,

and performing
the drive control cable adjustment
fails to
correct the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced.
Follow the instructions
below. Examine the friction wheel for
signs of wear or cracking
1.

and replace if necessary:

Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not
attempt

to pour fuel from the engine.

Place the shift lever in third Forward

Carefully

pivot the snow thrower

(F3) position.

up and forward

so that it

rests on the auger housing.
4.

Remove the frame cover from the underside
thrower

by removing

the self-tapping

it. Remove the right-hand
and bell washer which

wheel

Figure 7-7
Slip the drive belt off the pulley and between
wheel and friction
8.

wheel

Remove and replace

friction

disc. See Fig. 7-7.

belt in the reverse order.

FrictionWheelInspection (500Series)
If the snow thrower
and performing
correct

fails to drive with the drive control engaged,

the drive control

the problem,

the friction

NOTE: Special tools are required
be removed

cable adjustment
wheel

fails to

may need to be replaced.

and several components

and in order to replace the snow thrower's

must
friction

wheel rubber. See your authorized service dealer to have the
friction wheel rubber replaced or phone Customer Support
as instructed
Manual.

on page 2 for information

To inspect the friction
1.

a Service

as follows:

Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not
attempt

wheel, proceed

on ordering

Carefully

to pour fuel from the engine.
pivot the snow thrower

up and forward

so that it

rests on the auger housing.
3.

Remove the frame cover from
thrower by removing
it. See Fig. 7-8.

Examine the friction

SECTION
7

SERVICE

the underside

four self-tapping

of the snow

screws which

secure

wheel for signs of wear or cracking.

by removing

secure

the screw

secure it to the axle. See Fig. 7-8.

of the snow

screws which

Figure 7-8

Carefully

remove the hex nut which

to the snow thrower

secures the hex shaft

frame and lightly

dislodge the ball bearing
See Fig. 7-9.

tap the shaft's end to

from the right side of the frame.

Follow the previous
components.
replacing
1.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the threads

on the shaft.

steps in reverse order to reassemble

If you're

disassembling

Remove the four screws which
side plates together.

Carefully

position

the friction

and to the left

wheel assembly

off the

Remove the rubber

Reassemble

replacing

the friction

wheel assembly

as a

ring from between

wheel's

reassembling

make sure that the rubber

whole, discard the worn part and slide the new part onto
the hex shaft.

properly

the plates.

the side plates with a new rubber

NOTE:When
NOTE: If you're

secure the friction

Figure 7=11

the hex shaft downward

before carefully sliding
shaft. See Fig. 7-10.

wheel and

as follows:

See Fig. 7-11.

Figure 7-9
6.

the friction

only the rubber ring, proceed

between

the friction

ring.

wheel assembly,

ring is centered

and seated

the side plates. Tighten

each screw

only one rotation before turning the wheel clockwise
and proceeding with the next screw. Repeat this process
several times to ensure the plates are secured
force (between

with equal

6 ft-lbs and 9 ft-lbs).

NOTE:Make sure the shift lever pin is in place in the
bearing housing. See Fig. 7-9 inset.
4.

Slide the friction wheel assembly back onto the hex shaft
and follow the steps above in reverse order to reassemble
components.

After replacing
Control

the friction

wheel, perform

the Drive

test on page 20 in the Maintenance

Adjustments

and

section.

Figure 7-10

SECTION
7

SERVICE

Troubleshooting
Problem

Engine running erratically/
inconsistent RPM (hunting

Cause

1. Engine running
or

surging)

Remedy

on CHOKE.

1. Move choke lever to RUN position.

2. Stale fuel.

2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

3. Water or dirt in fuel system.

3. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.

4. Carburetor

4. Contact an authorized

Service Center.

5. Contact an authorized

Service Center.

out of adjustment.

5. Engine over-governed

Excessive vibration

1. Loose parts ordamaged

auger.

1. Stop engine immediately

and disconnect

spark

plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If vibration
continues, have unit serviced by an authorized
Service Center.

Unit fails to propel itself

1. Drive control cable in need of

1. Adjust drive control cable. Refer to Maintenance

adjustment.

Adjustments

2. Drive belt loose or damaged.

2. Replace drive belt. Refer to Service section

3. Friction wheel worn.

3. Replace friction

wheel. Refer to Service section.

ite
_

Engine fails to start

1. Extension

cord not connected

(when using electric start button,
models so equipped)

Chute does not stay stationary
26

while throwing snow using an
overhead chute control.

1. Insufficient preload applied
chute control.

cord to the

electric starter outlet and the other end to a threeprong

1. Connect one end of the extension
on

section.

120-volt, grounded,

1. Refer to the Maintenance
adjust chute preload.

AC outlet.

& Adjustments

section to

Replacement
Parts
Component

Phone (800) 800-7310 to order replacement
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are also available

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and Description

929-0071A

Extension Cord, 1lOV

954-04050
954-04260
954-04195
954-04201A

Auger
Wheel
Auger
Wheel

684-04159
684-04153
935-04054

Friction Wheel Assembly (500 Series)
Friction Wheel Assembly (600 Series)
Friction Wheel Rubber (all models)

725-1629
925-1658

Lamp, 12V (K Style Panel)
Lamp, Halogen (F Style Panel)

738-04124A
714-04040

Shear Pin, 1.50
Bow-tie Cotter Pin

784-5580
731-06439
790-00091
731-05984A

Slide Shoe, Standard (Steel)

931-2643

Chute Clean-out

790-00120
790-00121
790-00118
790-00119

Shave
Shave
Shave
Shave

951-10630

Key

951-10292

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ready).

free of charge at www.mtdproducts.com.

Attachments
& Accessories
The following

attachments

compatibility,

price and availability

and accessories

Model

are available

Phone (800) 800-7310 for information

and serial number

Number

753-05762A

_Compatible

for your snow thrower.

(have your full model number

ready).

Description
Heated

Grips _-

0EM-390-679

Drift

0EM-390-995

Snow Th rower Protective Cover

490-241-0010

Polymer Skid Shoe Kit

490-241-0013

Snow Thrower Auger and Chute Maintenance

490-241-0028

Tire Chains (16.5" x 4.8" Snow Hog Tires)

on models equipped

with a split alternator.

Cutter

Kit

regarding

SECTION
11 -- NOTES

MANUFACTURER'S

LiMiTED WARRANTY

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with
respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States
and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited
with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canadaand/
or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "MTD").
"MTD" warrants this product (excluding its Normal Wear Parts and
Attachments as described below) against defects in material and
workmanship for a period of two (2) 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.
This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been
operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator's Manual
furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse,
abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance,
alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of other
peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or use
of any part, accessory or attachment not approved by MTD for use
with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as
to any resulting damage.
Normal Wear Parts are warranted to be free from defects in material
and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of
purchase. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items
such as: batteries, belts, blades, blade adapters, tines, grass bags,
wheels, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, friction
wheels, shave plates, auger spiral rubber, engine oil, air filters, spark
plugs and tires.
Attachments-- MTD warrants attachments for this product against
defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year,
commencing on the date of the attachment's original purchase or
lease. Attachments include, but are not limited to items such as:
grass collectors and mulch kits.
HOWTO OBTAINPARTSAND SERVICE:Warranty service is available,
WITH PROOFOF PURCHASE,through your local authorized service
dealer. To locate the dealer in your area:
In the U.S.A.
Check your Yellow Pages, or contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,
Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-800-800-7310, 1-330-2204683 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdproducts.com.
In Canada
Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G4J1, or call 1-800668-1238 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdcanada.com.
This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following
cases:
a.

FOR

c. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service
dealer.
d. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported
outside of the United States and/or Canada, and their respective
possessions and territories, except those sold through MTD's
authorized channels of export distribution.
e. Replacement parts that are not genuine MTD parts.
f. Transportation charges and service calls.
g. MTD does not warrant this product for commercial use.
No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, applies after
the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the
parts as identified. No other express warranty, whether written or
oral, except as mentioned above, given by any person or entity,
including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall
bind MTD. Duringthe period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy
is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above.
The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and
exclusive remedy arising from the sale. MTD shall not be liable
for incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without
limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn
care services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a
warranted product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply
to you.
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of
the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration of safety features of
the product shall void this warranty. You assume the risk and liability
for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others
and their property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the
product.
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the
original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a
gift.
HOWSTATELAW RELATESTO THIS WARRANTY: This limited
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
IMPORTANT: Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to
obtain warranty coverage.

Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders havea separate oneyear warranty.

b. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade
sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,
deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish
due to use or exposure.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1=800=800=7310, 1=330=220-4683
MTD Canada Limited - KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone 1-800-668-1238
GDOC-100016 REV. C

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