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Safe Operation

Practices • Set-Up • Operation

• Maintenance

• Service • Troubleshooting

• Warranty

Single-Stage Snow Thrower m Moclei 2M1

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

PrintedIn USA

FormNo.769-05020
(April 30,2009)

ToTheOwner
ThankYou
Thank you for purchasing

a Snow Thrower

manufactured

This product has met the rigid safety standards
Power Equipment
Institute and an independent

MTD LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent
performance
when properly operated and maintained.
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It instructs
maintain
persons

prior to operating

you how to safely and easily set up, operate
your machine.

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Safe Operation

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

Assembly & Set-Up ..................................................
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Troubleshooting

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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
of material

hands,

safety

performing

Do not operate

Wear footwear
surfaces.
3.

an adjustment

without

wearing

by the

operation

or repair to protect

ricochet

can cause serious

adequate

will improve

three-wire

for all machines

with electric

Disengage

Never attempt

winter

all control

footing

extension

outer

on slippery

cord and receptacle

start engines.

levers before

starting

to make any adjustments

except where specifically

operator's
6.

which

Use a grounded

the engine.

while

recommended

engine is
in the

manual.

Let engine and machine
before

or falling, especially

over or thrown

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during

running,
if anyone

could be tripped

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

at least 75 feet from the

Stop machine

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,

starting

adjust to outdoor

to clear snow.

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

14.

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

15.

Never operate

or on a truck

17.
equipment

with the rim of the fuel
at all times until fueling

Do not use a nozzle lock-open

Do not put hands or feet near rotating
impeller

housing

rotating

parts can amputate

or chute assembly.

control

parts, in the auger/

20.

unsafe

easily in both directions

IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION

all control

levers and stop engine
position

(behind

comes to a complete
making

Never put your hand in the discharge
chute assembly

while

before you

the handles). Wait
stop before

any adjustments,

or collector

openings.

engine is running.
until all moving

position

PRACTICES

Use only attachments

and accessories

manufacturer

(e.g. wheel weights,

When starting

engine,

approved

by the

tire chains, cabs etc.).

pull cord slowly until resistance

is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord
(kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than
you can let go. Broken bones, fractures,
could result.

lever is a safety device. Never

return to the disengaged

Disengage

Shut off engine and remain behind handles
parts have stopped before unclogging.

Contact with the

when

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

SECTION 2 --

Repair

device.

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

up.

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

Do not unclog

hands and feet.

levers must operate

speeds on

and behind and use care

unclogging
the chute assembly,
or inspections.
18.

tank or container

and automatically
released.

to clear

when transporting

at high transport

until the auger/impeller

If this

nozzle.

opening

machine

surfaces. Look down

leave the operating

from

Keep the nozzle in contact

The control

by attempting

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

19.

and pets or

away from your vehicle

remove gas-powered

dispenser

The auger/impeller

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

21.

If situations

occur which

are not covered

bruises or sprains

in this manual,

care and good judgment.
Contact Customer Support for
assistance and the name of your nearest servicing 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 a nd 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
and 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

parts, in the auger/impeller

and muffler

IS FLAMMABLE
before refueling.

or in a poorly ventilated

area. Engine exhaust contains carbon

electric starter in the rain

the muffler,

become extremely

hot during

operation.

Allow engine

to cool before touching.

Your Responsibility--Restrict

the use of this power machine

to persons

in this manual and on the machine.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!

IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION

injury.

HOT SURFACE

Engine parts, especially

SECTION 2 --

can cause serious personal

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 can amputate

Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes

is running.

may pick up and throw and objects which

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

One 20 oz. Bottle 5W-30 Oil

NOTE: All references
are from

the operator's

to the left or right side of the snow thrower
position.

Any exceptions

will be noted.

One Snow Thrower Operator's
Manual

Tighten

the wing

knobs to secure the handle in place.

See Fig. 3-2.

Assembly
Positioningthe Upper Handle
1.

Pivot the upper

handle into the operating

position

making

sure not to pinch the cable in the process, as illustrated

Fig. 3-1 until it clicks into place.

Figure 3-2

FuelRecommendations
Use automotive
combustion
Gasoline with
Figure 3-1

gasoline

chamber

(unleaded

deposits)

or low leaded to minimize

with a minimum

up to 10% ethanol

of 87 octane.

or 15% MTBE (Methyl

Tertiary

Butyl Ether) can be used. Never use an oil/gasoline
mixture or
dirty gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust, or water in the fuel tank.
DO NOT use E85 gasoline.
Refuel in a well-ventilated
area with the engine stopped.
Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where
the engine

is refueled

Do not overfill

or where gasoline is stored.

the fuel tank. After refueling,

tank cap is closed properly

Be careful not to spill fuel when
fuel vapor may ignite.
area is dry before
Avoid repeated
breathing

refueling.

Spilled fuel or

If any fuel is spilled,

make sure the

starting

the engine.

or prolonged

of vapor.

make sure the

and securely.

contact

with skin or

NOTE: Do not screw in the dipstick

Adding Fuel
WARNING!

Use extreme

gasoline. Gasoline

care when

is extremely

vapors are explosive.

handling

flammable

Slowly add oil until the level registers

high (H) and

sources of ignition.

starting

between

the oil level.

indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other

WARNING!
equipment

checking

low (L) Fig. 3-4.

and the

Never fuel the machine

when

Always keep hands and feet clear of
moving parts. Do not use a pressurized

fluid. Vapors are flammable.

Remove the gas cap, check the fuel level and add fuel if
necessary.

Adding Oil
CAUTION:
amount

The engine

may be shipped

oil in the engine.

with a small

You must be sure to fill the

engine with oil between the high and low marks on
the dipstick before operating.
Running the engine
with insufficient

oil can cause serious engine

damage and void the engine warranty.
1.

Place the snow thrower

on a flat, level surface.

Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick
clean. See Fig. 3-3.

and wipe the dipstick

Figure 3=4
NOTE: Refer to the Engine Maintenance
viscosity

Figure

SECTION3--

section for the correct oil

oil capacity.

NOTE: Do not overfill. Overfilling the engine with oil may result
in the engine smoking, hard starting or spark plug fouling.

_erLeve!

and engine

ASSEMBLY&

3-3

SET-UP

Adjustments
ChuteAssembly
The pitch of the chute assembly controls the angle at which the
snow isthrown.
1.

Loosen the wing knob found on the left side of the chute
assembly and pivot the upper chute upward or downward
to the desired pitch, Retighten the wing knob before
operating the snow thrower,

Position the chute assembly opening by using the chute
handle to throw the snow in the desired direction, See Fig.
3-5.

/
S

i /

Figure 3-5

SECTION 3 --

ASSEMBLY& SET-UP

Controls
and Features
f
Recoil Starter
Handle

er Control

Gas Cap
Chute Assernbl

Spark Plug/
/

Spark Plug Boot

Exhaust_
Shave Plate

Auger

Oil Fill Cap__--\\\

_t//_.

w/Dipstick
_/
Oil Drain f "

Recoil
"Starter
Hand/e)

Figure 44

RecoilStarter

ChokeControl

! I

!_ltb

Activating

the choke control

carburetor

and aids in starting

between

the RUNI _

closes the choke plate on
engine. The choke lever slides

landc,o,,l -I pos,t,ons.

!
_

The starter

handle is used to manually

GasolineCap

Remove the gas cap to add fuel.

Auger
When engaged,
housing

Primer

come in contact

The key is a safety device. It must be fully inserted

order for the engine to start. Remove the key when

engine.

'°1

Doing so may cause it to break.

draws snow into the auger

it out the discharge

chute. Rubber paddles

the snow thrower

as they

with the pavement.

AugerControl
Located

the snow thrower is not in use.
NOTE: Do not turn the key in an attempt

the augers rotation

and throws

on the augers also aid in propelling

Pressing primer forces fuel directly into engine's
carburetor to aid in cold-weather
starting.

start the engine.

handle, the auger control

handle is used

drive to the auger. Squeeze the control

handle against the upper

handle to engage the auger; release it

to disengage.
f_O

to start the

on the upper

to engage and disengage

ChuteAssembly
Rotate the discharge chute to the left or right using the chute
handle. The pitch of the discharge chute controls the angle at
which the snow is thrown.
the discharge

Loosen the wing knob on the side of

chute before

or downward.
Retighten
been achieved.

pivoting

the discharge

the knob once the desired

chute upward
position

has

ShavePlate
The shave plate maintains
the snow thrower
pavement's

contact

is propelled,

with the pavement

allowing

snow close to the

surface to be discharged.

SECTION

4 -- CONTROLS

AND

FEATURES

Operation
BeforeStarting

As the engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, slide
the choke lever slowly to the 1/2-choke(mid-way between
RUNI _ land CHOKEI_kl)position.

instructions
WARNING!
this manual

_
1.

and
warnings
on theand
machine
Read,
understand
follow
before operating.

The spark plug wire was disconnected

and
all thein

for safety. Attach

begins to run smoothly, move the choke to the RUN I _ I
position. If the engine falters, return to CHOKEI_IKI, then

the

spark plug wire to the spark plug before starting.

slowly move to 1/2-chokethen the RUNI _ I position.

Starting the Engine
1.

When the engine

Stopping the Engine

To avoid carbon monoxide
poisoning,
engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated

make sure the
area.

Run the engine for a few minutes
dry off any moisture

Insert the key into the slot. See Fig. 5-1.

before stopping

to help

on the engine.

To stop the engine remove
place.

the key and store it in a safe

Wipe all the snow and moisture

from the area around

the

engine.

become

hot and can cause a burn. Be careful and do
ARNING!
Muffler, engine and surrounding
areas
not touch when they are hot.

Engaging the Auger
Engage the auger by squeezing the auger control against the
upper handle. Release the control to stop the auger.

Engaging the Drive
Lift up slightly

on the handle to allow the rubber

paddles

on the

auger to contact the pavement and propel the snow thrower
forward. Pushing downward
on the handle will raise the auger
offthe

ground

and stop the forward

NOTE: Excessive upward
in premature

Figure 5-1
NOTE: Do not attempt
it to break.

not be covered

to turn the key. Doing so may cause

Move the choke lever to the CHOKE I_1

position

(cold

engine start).
4.

If the engine
position

instead of CHOKE

I -I.

Push the primer

five (5) times, making

vent hole when

pushing.

If the engine
NOTE:Always

is warm, push the primer

sure to cover the

button

cover the vent hole in the primer

only once.
button

when pushing. Additional
priming may be necessary
the first start if the temperature
is below 15° F.
7.

Grasp the starter

for

handle and pull the rope out slowly, until

it pulls slightly

harder. Let the rope rewind

Pull the starter

handle rapidly.

snap back. Allow it to rewind
hold on the handle.

slowly.

Do not allow the handle to
slowly while keeping

a firm

blades which

are

by the warranty.

with the rotating

chute is the most common
throwers.

is warm, place the choke in the RUN I _ I

pressure on the handle will result

wear on the rubber auger

Clearinga CloggedDischargeChute
Hand contact

motion.

impeller

cause of injury

inside the discharge
associated

with snow

Never use your hand to clean out the discharge

To clear the chute:
1.

SHUTTHE ENGINE OFF!

Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller
stopped

blades have

rotating.

Always use a clean-out

tool, not your hands.

chute.

SECTION

5 --

OPERATION

Maintenance& Adjustments
Adjustments

WARNING!

Before Servicing,

inspecting

the snow thrower,

repairing
disengage

If the starter

is difficult

to pull, remove the spark plug and

pull the handle several times to ensure that any oil trapped
in the head is removed.

or
the auger

control. Stop the engine and remove the key to
prevent unintended
starting.

when

it is removed and the starter handle is pulled.
may come out of the spark plug hole

AUTION: Oil

ShavePlate
To check the adjustment
of the shave plate, place the machine
on a level surface. The wheels, shave plate and auger should all
contact

wears out excessively,

or the snow thrower

If the shave plate

does not self-propel,

the shave plate may be too low and needs to be adjusted.
NOTE:On

new snow throwers

shave plate installed,

or machines

off the

as follows:

upper

Drain the gas from

Pull the starter cord until resistance is felt. Then tip the
snow thrower back until it rests on the handles.

the snow thrower.

Loosen the four lock nuts and bolts which
to the desired

position

As a result of both the control

cable and the auger

drive belt

hole in the control

handle provides

for an adjustment

in cable tension. To adjust, disconnect
the end of control cable
from the bottom hole in the control handle and reinsert it in the

plate to the housing.

Control Cable

The upper

ground.
To adjust the shave plate proceed

the spa rk plug. If it is wet, clean off any oil before

stretching due to wear, periodic adjustments
may be necessary.
the auger seems to hesitate when rotating, proceed as follows:

with a new

the auger may be slightly

Inspect

re-installing.

the level surface. Note that if the shave plate is adjusted

too high, snow may blow under the housing.

hole. Insert the cable from the outside

as shown in Fig. 6-2.

f
Control
Handle

secure the shave

See Fig. 6-1. Move the shave plate
and retighten

the nuts and bolts

securely.

/
Figure 6=2
Test the snow thrower

to see if there

is a noticeable

difference.

after the adjustment
to the control cable the auger still hesitates
when rotating, see the Service Section for instructions
on
replacing

the belt.

ChuteAssembly
Figure 6-1
4_

Tip the snow thrower
pull the starter
pull.

back to the operating

Refer to the Assembly
position

handle a few times to see if it is difficult

and
to

adjusting

& Set-Up section

the chute assembly.

for instructions

Maintenance
Lubrication
Lubricate

the pivot points

extension

spring at the end of the control

on the control

handle and the
cable with a light

oil once every season and before the snow thrower
storage at the end of the season.

is put into

0ff-SeasonStorage
If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow
the instructions
below.
1.

Store the equipment

in a clean, dry area.

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

Clean the exterior

in an unventilated

area,

using a light oil or silicone

to coat

of the engine and the snow thrower.

SECTION 6 --

MAINTENANCE

& ADJUSTMENTS

EngineMaintenance
Periodic
i_ll

inspection

and adjustment

high level performance

the engine and remove the key before performing
WARNING!
To prevent
accidental start-up, shut off
any
type of engine
maintenance.

of the engine is essential

is to be maintained.

Regular maintenance

will also ensure a long service life. The required

service intervals

and the type of maintenance
to be performed are described
in the table below. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals,
whichever

occur first. More frequent

operating

in adverse

service is required

when

conditions.

MaintenanceSchedule
Tasks

Firsts

Hrsl

'
Check engine

EaChuse or
Every 5 Hrs.

oil

EverY Season
or2S Hrs.

Check spark plug

Oil Level in the Operation

Drain fuel from

the tank by running

fuel tank is empty.

Place a suitable

the engine until the

Be sure the fuel fill cap is secure.

oil collection

Reinstall

the oil filler cap/dipstick

container

ll_

under the oil drain
NOTE:

friendly to the environment.
collection center.

Tip the engine to drain oil into the container.

Reinstall

of at a proper

collection

the drain plug and tighten

securely.

and water as soon as possible after handling
CAUTION:
used oil.
Thoroughly
wash your hands with soap

Remove the oil drain plug, Figure 7-1.

be disposed

oil and check the oil level,

& Set-Up Section for instructions.

plug.

Figure 7-1

Refill with the recommended

Section

Oil Drain Plug

refer to Assembly

NOTE: Check the oil level before each use and after every five
hours of operation to be sure the correct oil level is maintained.

•

(hanging Engine0il

area

Refer to Checking

Every Season
or 100 Hrs.

change engine oil'

Clean exhaust

Every Season,
or SO Hrs.

Used oil must

center.
it securely.

Please dispose of used motor

oil in a manner

Take it to a recycling

that is

center or other

Oil Recommendations
When adding

Spark Plug

oil to the engine,

refer to the viscosity

chart

below (Fig. 7-2). Engine oil capacity

is 600 ml (approx. 20

oz.). Do not over-fill.

or an equivalent

Use a 4-stroke,

high

_hll

spark plug removed. DO NOT crank the engine with
NOT check for a spark with the
theARNING!
spark plugDOremoved.

muffler will be very hot. Be careful not to touch the
muffler.
ARNING!
If the engine has been running, the

detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or
exceed U.S. automobile
manufacturer's
requirements
for service
classification
designation

SG, SF.Motor

oils classified

SG, SF will show this

on the container.

To ensure proper

engine operation,

properly

and free of deposits.

gapped

the spark plug must be

Remove the spark plug boot and use a spark plug wrench
to remove the plug, Fig. 7-3.

("F)-400-200 0o 200 400
("C)

-30° -20° -I0 ° 0°
Figure 7-2
/

2-stroke engine oil. It could shorten the engine's
CAUTION:
service life. DO NOT use non-detergent
oil or
J

Spark

Plug Boot

Figure 7-3
2.

Visually inspect the spark plug. Discard the spark plug if
there is any apparent wear, or if the insulator is cracked or
chipped.
reused.

Clean the spark plug with a wire brush if it is to be

SECTION
7 -- ENGINEMAINTENANCE

Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. Correct as
necessary by bending the side electrode,
should be set to .02-.03 inches (0.60-0.80

Fig. 7-4. The gap
mm).

Off-SeasonStorage
Engines stored over 30 days need to be drained of fuel to
prevent deterioration
and gum from forming in the fuel
system or on essential
engine deteriorates
carburetor,

carburetor

during

parts. If the gasoline in your

storage, you may need to have the

and other fuel system components,

serviced

replaced.

Electrode

Remove all fuel from the tank by running

the engine

until

it stops.
2.

Change the engine

Remove the spark plug and pour approximately

oil.
1 oz. (30

ml) of clean engine oil into the cylinder. Pull the recoil
starter several times to distribute
the oil, and reinstall the
spark plug.
4.
4====== .02-.03
(0.60-0.80

in.
ram)

Clean debris from around

the engine,

and under, around,

and behind the muffler. Apply a light film ofoil
areas that are susceptible to rust.
5.

on any

Store in a clean, dry and well ventilated area away from any
appliance that operates with a flame or pilot light, such as a
furnace, water heater or clothes dryer. Avoid any area with
a spark producing

Check that the spark plug washer is in good condition

If possible,

and thread

Keep the engine

the spark plug in by hand to prevent

cross-

threading.
5.

to compress

NOTE:When

with a spark plug

the washer.

installing

a new spark plug, tighten

after the spark plug seats to compress

1/2-turn

the washer. When

reinstalling
a used spark plug, tighten Ys- to 1/4-turn after
the spark plug seats to compress the washer.

securely. A loose spark plug can become very hot
CAUTION:
The spark
plug must be tightened
and
can damage
the engine.

Cleaning the Engine
If the engine

has been running,

an hour before

avoid storage

cleaning.

allow it to cool for at least half

Periodically

remove dirt build-up

from

engine.

CAUTION:

Do not spray the engine with water to
clean it because the water could contaminate
the

fuel. Using a garden
equipment
opening.

Water that passes through

WARNING!
muffler

hose or pressure washing

can also force water into the muffler

enter the cylinder

can

of debris around

the

could cause a fire. Inspect and clean before

every use.

SECTION
7--

the muffler

and cause damage.

Accumulation

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

motor,

or where power tools are

areas with

high humidity.

level in storage. Tilting

cause fuel or oil leakage.

After the spark plug is seated, tighten
wrench

electric

operated.

Figure 7-4

the engine

can

Service
ReplacingBelt
1.

Remove the belt cover by removing the five hex screws
that secure it to the frame. See Fig. 7-1.

Route the belt around

the engine

Push the belt over the bottom

Reinstall

pulley.

of the auger

the belt cover removed

pulley.

earlier.

ReplacingAugerPaddles
The snow thrower
and should

auger's

be replaced

are subject to wear

paddles to wear to the point where portions of the
CAUTION:
metal auger Do
itselfNOT
canallow
comethe
in auger's
contact rubber
with the

i_[i

pavement.
Hex

rubber paddles

if any signs of excessive wear are present.

Screws

Doing so can result in serious damage to

your snow thrower.
To change
1.

the rubber

paddles,

Remove the existinc
self-tapping
Fig. 7-3.

proceed

rubber

screws which

as follows:

paddles

by unthreading

the

secure them to the auger. See

'\
//

.........

Figure 7-1

Remove the belt by grasping
auger pulley and pulling
NOTE: Push down

it from the bottom

of the

outward.

on the idler puller to release the belt

from under the belt keeper. See Fig. 7-1.
To replace the belt follow

these instructions

and refer to Fig. 7-2:

Self-Tapping

'ulley

Screws

Figure 7-3
2.

Secure the replacement
the hardware removed

rubber
earlier.

paddles

to the auger using

ReplacingShavePlate
The shave plate is attached

to the bottom

and is subject to wear. It should
are two wearing

Push down

Position

Install the new shave plate, making

Adjust the shave plate as instructed

Tighten

sure the heads of the

bolts are on the inside of the housing.

Adjustments
pulley and under the

There

Remove the four carriage bolts and hex lock nuts which
attach it to the snow thrower housing.

on the idler pulley.

the belt on top of the auger

periodically.

edges and the shave plate can be reversed.

carriage
Figure 7-2

of the auger housing

be checked

in the Maintenance

Section.

securely once adjusted.

belt keeper.

Troubleshooting
Problem

Cause

Engine Fails to start

1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.

1. Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline.

2. Blocked fuel line.

2. Clean fuel line.

3. Key not inserted

Engine running erratically/
inconsistent RPM (hunting
or surging)

Remedy

all the way.

3. Insert key all the way.

4. Spark plug wire disconnected.

4. Connect wire to spark plug.

S. Faulty spark plug.

5. Clean spark plug, readjust

6. Engine not primed.

6. Prime engine five times.

7. Engine flooded

from excessive priming.

7. Wait at least ten minutes

1. Engine running

on choke.

1. Move choke lever to RUN position.

2. Fuel line blocked, or stale fuel.

gap, or replace.

before starting.

2. Clean fuel line and fill tank with fresh, clean
gasoline.

3. Water or dirt in fuel system.

3. Run engine until it stops. Refill with fresh fuel.

4. Carburetor

4. Contact an authorized

service center.

5. Contact an authorized

service center.

1. Contact an authorized

service center.

out of adjustment.

5. Over-governed

engine.

Engine overheats

1. Carburetor

Loss of power

1. Spark plug wire loose.
2. Ventin

Excessive vibration

out of adjustment.

1. Firmly connect
2. Clear vent.

gas cap plugged.

1. Loose parts or damaged

spark plug wire.

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
an authorized service dealer.
Snow thrower

fails to self-

1. Auger control cable out of adjustment.

1. Adjust auger control cable as shown in
Maintenance & Adjustments section.

2. Auger drive belt loose or damaged.

2. Replace auger drive belt.

1. Auger control cable out of adjustment.

1. Adjust auger control cable as shown in

propel

Augers continue

to rotate

Maintenance
Unit fails to discharge

snow

1. Chute assembly

2. Foreign object

& Adjustments

section.

1. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire.
Clean chute and inside of auger housing with
clean-out tool or stick.

clogged.

lodged in auger.

2. Stop engine immediately

and disconnectthe

spark plug wire. Remove object from auger.

Engine fails to start

3. Auger control cable out of adjustment.

3. Adjust auger control cable.

4. Auger belt loose or damaged.

4. Replace auger belt.

1. Extension

cord not connected

electric start button,

on models

(when using
so equipped)

1. Connect one end of the extension cord to
the electric starter outlet and the other end
to a three-prong
outlet.

120-volt, grounded,

Replacement
Parts
Component

Part Number

and Description

731-1033

Shave Plate

954-0101A

BeltV-Type

735-04032
735-04033
753-04472

Spiral Crescent
Rubber Paddle

731-05632

Key

746-04237

Clutch Cable

951-10292

Spark Plug

Replacement Kit (includes 4 crescents,
2 paddles and hardware)

Phone (800) 800-7310 to order replacement
Parts Manual

downloads

are also available

parts or a complete

Parts Manual

(have your full model number

and serial number

ready).

free of charge at www.mtdproducts.com.

MTD CONSUMER GROUP INC (MTD), the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
and the United States Environment Protection Agency (U. S. EPA)
Emission
(Owner's

Control System Warranty

Defect Warranty

Statement

Rights and Obligations)

EMISSIONCONTROLSYSTEMCOVERAGEIS APPLICABLETOCERTIFIEDENGINESPURCHASEDIN CALIFORNIAIN 2005 ANDTHEREAFTER,WHICHARE USEDIN CALIFORNIA,ANDTO CERTIFIEDMODELYEAR2005 AND LATERENGINESWHICHARE PURCHASEDAND
USEDELSEWHEREIN THE UNITEDSTATES.
Californiaand elsewherein the UnitedStatesEmissionControlDefectsWarrantyCoverage
The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARB),U. S. EPAand MTDare pleasedto explaintheemissionscontrol systemwarrantyon your modelyear
2006 and latersmalloff-roadengine.In California,new smalloff-roadenginesmustbe designed,builtand equippedto meet theStatesanti-smog
standards.Elsewherein the UnitedStates,newnon-road,spark-ignitionenginescertifiedfor model2005and later,mustmeet similarstandardsset
forth by the U. S. EPA.MTDmustwarrantythe emissioncontrolsystemon yourenginefor the periodof time listed below,providedtherehasbeen
no abuse,neglector impropermaintenanceof your smalloff-roadengine.
Youremissioncontrolsystemmay includepartssuch as the carburetor,fuel-injectionsystem,the ignitionsystem,and catalyticconverter,fueltanks,
fuel lines,fuel caps,valves,canisters,filters,vaporhoses,clamps,connectors,and otherassociatedemission-relatedcomponents.
Wherea warrantableconditionexists,MTDwill repairyoursmall off-roadengineat no cost to yourincludingdiagnosis,partsand labor.
MANUFACTURER'S

WARRANTY COVERAGE:

This emissionscontrolsystemis warrantedfor two years.If anyemission-relatedpart on yourengine is defective,the part will be repairedor
replacedby MTD.
OWNER'S WARRANTY

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youare responsibleforthe performanceof the requiredmaintenancelisted in your Owner'sManual.MTD
recommendsthat you retainall yourreceiptscoveringmaintenanceson yoursmall off-roadengine,but MTDcan not denywarrantysolelyfor the
lack of receiptsor foryour failureto ensurethe performanceto all scheduledmaintenance.
As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youshouldhoweverbe awarethat MTDmaydenyyour warrantycoverageif yoursmall off-roadengine or part
hasfaileddue toabuse, neglect,impropermaintenanceor unapprovedmodifications.
Youare responsiblefor presentingyour smalloff-roadengineto an AuthorizedMTDServiceDealeras soonas a problemexists.Thewarranted
repairsshouldbe completedin a reasonableamountof time,notto exceed30 days.
If you haveanyquestionsregardingyourwarrantyrightsand responsibilities,you shouldcontacta MTDService Representativeat 1-800-800-7310
and addressis MTDCONSUMERGROUP,RO. Box361131,ClevelandOH,44136-0019.
DEFECTS WARRANTY

REQUIREMENTS

FOR 1995 AND LATER SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES:

This sectionappliesto 1995and later smalloff-roadengines.The warrantyperiodbeginson the datethe engineor equipmentis deliveredto an
ultimatepurchaser.
(a) GeneralEmissionsWarrantyCoverage
MTDmustwarrantto the ultimatepurchaserand eachsubsequentpurchaserthat the engineis:
(1) Designed,built,and equippedsoas to conformwith all applicableregulationsadoptedby the Air ResourcesBoardpursuantto its authorityin
Chapters1 and 2,Part 5, Division26 of the Healthand SafetyCode; and
(2) Freefrom defectsin materialsand workmanshipthat causethe failureof a warrantedpart to be identicalin all materialrespectsto the partas
describedin theengine manufacturer'sapplicationfor certificationfora periodof two years.
(b) The warrantyon emissions-relatedpartswill be interpretedas follows:
(1) Anywarrantedpart that is not scheduledfor replacementas requiredmaintenancein the writteninstructionsrequiredby Subsection(c)
mustbe warrantedfor the warrantyperioddefinedin Subsection(a)(2). If any such partfails duringthe periodof warrantycoverage,it mustbe
repairedor replacedby MTDaccordingto Subsection(4) below.Anysuch part repairedor replacedunder thewarrantymustbe warrantedfor
the remainingwarrantyperiod.
(2) Any warrantedpartthat is scheduledonlyfor regularinspectionin the writteninstructionsrequiredby Subsection(c) must be warrantedfor
thewarrantyperioddefinedin Subsection(a)(2).A statementin such writteninstructionsto the effectof "repairor replaceas necessary"will
not reducethe periodof warrantycoverage.Anysuch part repairedor replacedunderwarrantymustbe warrantedforthe remainingwarranty
period.
(3) Anywarrantedpartthat whichis scheduledfor replacementas requiredmaintenancein the writteninstructionsrequiredby Subsection(c)
mustbe warrantedfor the periodd time prior to the first scheduledreplacementpointforthat part. If the part fails priorto thefirst scheduled
replacement,the part mustbe repairedor replacedby MTDaccordingto Subsection(4) below.Any suchpart repairedor replacedunder
warrantymustbe warrantedfor the remainderof the period priorto the first scheduledreplacementpointfor the part.

(4)Repair
orreplacement
ofanywarranted
partunder
thewarranty
provisions
ofthisarticle
must
beperformed
atnocharge
totheowner
ata
warranty
station.
(5)Notwithstanding
theprovisions
ofSubsection
(4)above,
warranty
services
orrepairs
must
beprovided
atallMTD
distribution
centers
that
arefranchised
toservice
thesubject
engines.
(6)Theowner
must
notbecharged
fordiagnostic
laborthatleads
tothedetermination
thatawarranted
partisinfactdefective,
provided
that
suchdiagnostic
workisperformed
atawarranty
station.
(7)Theengine
manufacturer
isliable
fordamages
toother
engine
components
proximately
caused
byafailure
under
warranty
ofanywarranted
part.
(8)Throughout
theengine's
warranty
period
defined
inSubsection
(a)(2),
MTD
willmaintain
a supply
ofwarranted
partssufficient
tomeet
the
expected
demand
forsuchparts.
(9)Anyreplacement
partmaybeused
intheperformance
ofanywarranty
maintenance
orrepairs
andmust
beprovided
without
charge
tothe
owner.
Suchusewillnotreduce
thewarranty
obligations
ofMTD.
(10)Add-on
ormodified
partsthatarenotexempted
bytheAirResources
Board
maynotbeused.
Theuseofanynon-exempted
add-on
or
modified
parts
shallbegrounds
fordisallowing
awarranty
claim
made
inaccordance
withthisarticle.
Theengine
manufacturer
shallnotbe
liable
under
thisarticle
towarrant
failures
ofwarranted
partscaused
bytheuseofnon-exempted
add-on
ormodified
part.
(c) MTDwill includea copy of the followingemissionwarrantyparts list with each newengine,usingthose portionsof the list applicableto the
e__&gine.
(1) FuelMeteringSystem
• Coldstart enrichmentsystem(soft choke)
,,Carburetor
andinternalparts
• Fuel Pump
• FuelTank
(2) Air InductionSystem
• Air cleaner
• Intakemanifold
(3) IgnitionSystem
• Sparkplug(s)
• MagnetoIgnitionSystem
(4) ExhaustSystem
Catalyticconverter
• SAI (Reedvalve)
(5) MiscellaneousItemsUsedin AboveSystem
Vacuum,temperature, position,time sensitivevalvesand switches
Connectorsand assemblies
(6) Evaporativecontrol
• Fuel Hosecertifiedfor ARBevaporativeemissionof 2006.
• Fuel HoseClamps
Tetheredfuel cap
Carboncanister
Vaporlines

GD0C-100174Rev.B

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 OBTAINSERVICE: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 of 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.

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MANUALDEI.OPERADOR

M_quina quitanieve de etapa _nica m Modelo 2M1

MTD LLC. APARTADO POSTAL 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019

Impresoen EstadosUnidosdeAmerica

FormularioNo.769-05020
(6de mayo2009

A!propietario

Gracias
Gracias por comprar una m_quina quitanieve fabricada por MTD
LLC. La misma ha sido diseffada cuidadosamente
para brindar
excelente rendimiento
si se la opera y mantiene correctamente.

previo aviso y sin generar
ningun tipo.

contenida

en este manual

de los productos,

hace referencia

los dise_os y el equipo

o p6ngase en contacto directamente
con nosotros. Los
numeros de tel6fono, direcci6n del sitio web y direcci6n postal
de Asistencia al Cliente de MTD se encuentran
en esta p_gina.
Queremos garantizar su entera satisfacci6n en todo momento.
En este manual, todas las referencias al lado derecho o JzquJerdo
de la m_quina se observan desde la posici6n del operador.

a la m_s reciente informaci6n
de producto disponible en el
momento
de la impresi6n.
Revise el manual frecuentemente
para familiarizarse
con la unidad, sus caracteristicas y
funcionamiento.
Por favor tenga en cuenta que este Manual
del Operador puede cubrir una gama de especificaciones
de
productos de diferentes modelos. Las caracteristicas y funciones
incluidas y/o ilustradas en este manual pueden no set aplicables
a todos los modelos. MTD LLC se reserva el derecho a modificar
las especificaciones

por obligaciones

Este producto cumple con las estrictas normas de seguridad
del Outdoor Power Equipment
Institute y de un laboratorio
de
pruebas independiente.
Si tiene algun problema o duda respecto
a la unidad, Ilame a un distribuidor
de servicio MTD autorizado

Por favor lea todo este manual antes de operar el equipo.
Le indica c6mo configurar, operar y mantener la m_quina
con seguridad y f_cilmente.
Pot favor asegurese de seguir
cuidadosamente
yen todo momento
las pr_cticas de seguridad
recomendadas
y de hac_rselas seguir a cualquier otra persona
que opere la m_quina.
En caso de no hacerlo podrian producirse
lesiones personales o daffos materiales.
Toda la informaci6n

responsabilidad

El fabricante del motor es el responsable de todas las
cuestiones relacionadas con el rendimiento,
potencia de salida,
especificaciones,
garantia y mantenimiento
del motor. Por
favor, para obtener
Propietario

mayor informaci6n

/ Operador

entregado

que se envia, en un paquete

consulte

el Manual

pot el fabricante

pot separado, junto

del

del motor,
con su unidad.

sin

indite
Medidas

importantes

de seguridad

Montaje

y Conf_guraci6n

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

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

3
7

Mantenimiento
Mantenimiento

y Ajustes .......................................
del motor .....................................

14
16

Controles y caractefisticas ............................................... 10
Funcionamiento
.....................................................
12

Servicio ....................................................................

Soluci6n

de problemas

Registro de informaci6n de producto

NUMERO

DE MODELO

Antes de configurar
la placa de modelo

y operar su equipo
en el equipo

_rea situada a la derecha.

nuevo, pot favor Iocalice

y registre

Para encontrar

la informaci6n

en el

la placa de modelo,

col6quese en la posici6n del operador y mire hacia abajo en
la parte posterior derecha de la cubierta. Si tiene que solicitar

autorizado

local, necesitar_

N[313131313131313
NOMERO

soporte t6cnico a trav6s de nuestro sitio web, el Departamento
de Asistencia al Cliente, o de un distribuidor
de servicio

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

DE SERIE

D[2D[2D[2D[2D[2D

esta informaci6n.

CustomerSupport
Por favor, NO devuelva la unidad al minorista o distfibuidor sin ponerse en contactopfimero con el Departamento de
Asistencia
En caso de tener
mantenimiento

problemas
de[ mismo,

Visite nuestro

sitio web

Llame a un representante

Escribanos

para montar
puede

solicitar

este producto
la ayuda

al Cliente.

o de tener

de expertos.

dudas
Elija entre

con respecto

a los controles,

las opciones

en www.mtdproducts.com
de Asistenda

al Cliente

a MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland,

al (800) 800-7310
OH • 44136-0019

or (330) 220-4683

el funcionamiento

que se presentan

a continuad6n:

Medidasimportantes de seguridad
iADVERTENCIA!
importantes
personal

La presencia

de seguridad

y/o material

antes de poner

de este s[mbolo

que se deben

y la de otras personas.

en funcionamiento

problemas

considera

contenidas

de este producto,

del veh[culo

contienen

que pueden

producir

capaz de amputar

est_ diseEada

y cumpla

futuras y peri6dicas,
Familiaricese

de seguridad

todas las instrucciones

asi como para solicitar

con todos los controles

de los mismos. Sepa c6mo detener
los controles r_pidamente.
No permita

incluidas

esta m_quina.

deben

leery entender

normas de seguridad
m_quina
adulto.
4.

ydeben

Nunca permita

y desactivar

la m_quina

Inspeccione

minuciosamente

que los adultos

en este manual, yen
y supervisados

operen

pot un

esta m_quina

extraflos

pot la barrena / impulsor.

a los observadores,

ayudantes,

utilizar_

trineos,

el equipo.

tablas, cables y

con los que podria tropezar

o que podrian

Para protegerse los ojos utilice siempre anteojos o
antiparras de seguridad mientras opera la m_quina o
la ajusta o repara. Los objetos
pueden

producir

No opere la m_quina

arrojados

lesiones oculares

sin la vestimenta

que

graves.

adecuada

para

estar al aire libre en invierno. No utilice alhajas, bufandas
largas u otras prendas sueltas que podrian enredarse en las

sin

partes m6viles.
resbaladizas.

apropiada.

de material
etc.

o caerse especialmente

el _rea donde
peri6dicos,

set arrojados

rebotan

contenidas

De no

en reversa.

otros objetos

Utilice un calzado especial

Use un prolongador

y un tomacorriente

para superficies

de tres cables con

conexidn a tierra para todas las m_quinas
encendido el_ctrico.

con motores

Desengrane
el motor.

todas las palancas de control

antes de arrancar

Nunca intente

realizar ajustes mientras

est_

mascotas y niffos

por Io menos a 75 pies de la m_fiquina mientras la misma
est.1 en funcionamiento.
Detenga la m_iquina si alguien se
acerca.

para evitar patinarse

opera

lesiones graves o la

cuando

mientras

set entrenados

con gran fuerza.

producir

Sea precavido

las instrucciones

de operaci6n

motorizado,

Preparativos

de 14aflos

Los objetos arrojados por la m_quina pueden producir
lesiones graves. Planifique el patr6n en el que va air

Mantenga

u otros

las normas de seguridad

extraflos

Saque todos los felpudos,

y con el uso adecuado

arrojando nieve para evitar que la descarga
realice hacia los caminos, los observadores,
6.

que el estado

lesiones graves. Esta m_quina

se pueden

Los niflos de 14 aflos en adelante

recibir antes la instrucci6n
5.

repuestos.

la m_quina

nunca que los niflos menores

utilicen

respetando

producir

siguientes

1.
3.

qu[micas

de nacimiento

tipo de equipo

dedos, manos y pies y de arrojar objetos

las instrucciones

la m_quina y en los manuales antes de montarla y utilizarla.
Guarde este manual en un lugar seguro para consultas

puede

Lea, entienda

de sus componentes

o liberan sustancias

para ser utilizada

Capadtad6n
1.

algunos

c_ncer, defectos

en este manual. AI igual que con cualquier
o error por parte del operador

respetar
muerte.

puede

reproductivos.

PELIGRO: Esta m_quina
descuido

de este manual

estas instrucciones

65 DE CALIFORNIA

El escape del motor

componentes

de California

Si no respeta

su seguridad

EN CUENTAS LAS ADVERTENCIAS!

PROPOSICION

algunos

para evitar poner en peligro

Lea y siga todas las instrucciones

esta m_quina.

provocar lesiones personales.
Cuando vea este s[mbolo, iTENGA

iADVERTENCIA!

respetar

indica que se trata de instrucciones

el motor

en marcha excepto en los casos especificamente
recomendados
en el manual del operador.

Deje que el motor y la m_iquina seadapten a la
temperatura exterior antes de comenzar a sacar la nieve.

Manej0 segur0 de la gas01ina

Las palancas de control deben funcionar
direcciones y regresar autom_iticamente
desengrane cuando se las suelta.

bien en ambas
a la posici6n de

Para evitar lesiones personales o dahos materiales tenga mucho
cuidado cuando trabaje con gasolina. La gasolina es sumamente
inflamable y sus vapores pueden causar explosiones. Si se
derrama gasolina encima o sobre la ropa se puede lesionar
gravemente ya que se puede incendiar.
L_ivese la piel y c_imbiese

Nunca opere la m_iquina si falta un montaje del canal o si
el mismo est,1 dahado. Mantenga todos los dispositivos
de
seguridad en su lugary en funcionamiento.

Nunca encienda el motor en espacios cerrados o en una
zona con poca ventilaci6n.
El escape del motor contiene
mon6xido
de carbono, un gas inodoro y letal.

de ropa de inmediato.

No utilice
drogas.

El silenciador
quemaduras.

Sea sumamente precavido cuando opere la m_iquina sobre
una superficie con grava o cuando la cruce. Mant6ngase
alerta por si se presentan peligros ocultos o tr_insito.

Tenga cuidado cuando cambie de direcci6n
opere la m_iquina en pendientes.

10.

Planifique el patr6n en el
evitar que la descarga de
ventanas, las paredes, los
posibles dahos materiales
rebotes.

11.

Nunca dirija la descarga hacia los ni_os, los observadores
o las mascotas ni deje que nadie se pare delante de la
m_iquina.

12.

No sobrecargue

Utilice s61o los recipientes

para gasolina autorizados.

Apague todos los cigarrillos,
fuentes de combusti6n.

Nunca cargue combustible
espacio cerrado.

Nunca saque la tapa del combustible
ni agregue
combustible
mientras el motor est,1 caliente o en
ma rcha.

cigarros,

pipas y otras

en la m_iquina en un

Deje que el motor se enfrie pot Io menos dos
minutos antes de volver a cargar combustible.

Nunca Ilene en exceso el dep6sito

de combustible.

Llene el tanque a no m_is de 1/2pulgada pot debajo
de la base del cuello de Ilenado dejando espacio
para la dilataci6n del combustible.
g.

Vuelva a colocar
bien.

Limpie el combustible
que se haya derramado sobre
el motor y el equipo. Traslade la m_iquina a otra
zona. Espere 5 minutos antes de encender el motor.

la tapa de la gasolina y ajustela

Nunca almacene la m_iquina o el recipiente de
combustible
en un espacio cerrado donde haya
fuego, chispas o luz piloto (pot ejemplo, hornos,
calentadores
de agua, calefactores, secadores de
ropa, etc.).

Deje que la m_iquina se enfrie
minutos antes de guardarla.

Nunca Ilene los recipientes en el interior de
un vehiculo o cami6n o caja de remolque con
recubrimientos
pl_isticos. Coloque siempre los
recipientes en el piso y lejos del vehiculo antes de
Ilenarlos.

Si es posible, retire el equipo

a gasolina

del cami6n

Mantenga la boquilla dispensadora en contacto
con el borde del dep6sito de combustible
o con la
abertura del recipiente en todo momento, hasta
terminar la carga. No utilice
apertura/cierre
de boquilla.

un dispositivo

la m_iquina

bajo la influencia

del alcohol

o las

y el motor se calientan y pueden causar
No los toque. Mantenga a los ni_os alejados.

o cuando

que va air arrojando nieve para
material se produzca hacia las
autom6viles,
etc. y evitar asi
o lesiones producidas pot los

la capacidad

de la m_iquina tratando

sacar la nieve muy r_ipidamente.
13.

Nunca opere esta m_iquina sin buena visibilidad o
iluminaci6n.
Siempre debe estar seguro de que est,1 bien
afirmado y sujetando
nunca corra.

por Io menos 5

remolque y II_nelo en el suelo. Si esto no es posible,
Ilene el equipo en un remolque con contenedor
port_itil, en vez de desde una boquilla dispensadora
de gasolina.

firmemente

las manijas. Camine,

14.

Corte la corriente a la barrena / impulsor cuando
la m_iquina o cuando la misma no est,1 en uso.

15.

Nunca opere la m_iquina a alta velocidad de
desplazamiento
sobre superficies resbaladizas. Mire hacia
abajo y hacia atr_is y tenga cuidado cuando vaya marcha
atr_is.

16.

Si la m_iquina comenzara a vibrar de manera anormal,
detenga el motor, desconecte el cable de la bujia y p6ngala
de manera que haga masa contra el motor. Inspeccione
la
m_iquina minuciosamente
para ver si est,1 da_ada. Repare
todos los da_os antes de encender y operar la m_iquina.

17.

Desengrane todas las palancas de control y detenga el
motor antes de dejar la posici6n de operaci6n (detr_is de
las manijas). Espere a que la barrena /impulsor
se detenga

pot completo antes de destapar
realizar ajustes e inspecciones.
18.

el montaje

transporte

del canal o

Nunca ponga las manos en las aberturas de descarga o
de recolecci6n. Utilice siempre la herramienta
de limpieza

Fundonamiento

que se adjunta para destapar la abertura de descarga. No
destape el montaje del canal mientras el motor est,1 en
funcionamiento.
Antes de destaparlo, apague el motor

y permanezca detr_is de las manijas hasta que todas las
partes m6viles se hayan detenido.

No ponga

las manos o los pies cerca de las piezas

rotatorias, en la caja de la barrena /impulsor
o en el
montaje del canal de descarga. Hacer contacto con piezas
giratorias puede resultar en la amputaci6n
de manos o
pies.
2.

La palanca de control de la barrena / impulsor es un
dispositivo de seguridad. Nunca evite su funcionamiento.
De hacerlo la operaci6n de la m_iquina es riesgosa y puede
ocasionar lesiones.

SECTION

:2 --

JV_EDIDAS

IMPORTANTES

DE SEGURIDAD

19.

Use s61o uniones y accesorios aprobados pot el fabricante
(pot ejemplo, pesas para las ruedas, cadenas para los
neu m_iticos, ca binas, etc.).

20.

Para encender el motor, jale de la cuerda lentamente hasta
que sienta resistencia, luego jale r_ipidamente. El repliegue
r_ipido de la cuerda de arranque (tensi6n de retroceso) le
jalar_i la mano y el brazo hacia el motor m_is r_ipido de Io
que usted puede soltar. El resultado pueden ser huesos
rotos, fracturas, hematomas o esguinces.

21.

Si se presentan situaciones que no est_in previstas en este
manual, sea cuidadoso y use el sentido comOn. P6ngase en
contacto con Asistencia al Cliente para solicitar ayuda y el
nombre del distribuidor
de servicio m_is cercano.

10.

directo

con la rotacidn

tolva de descarga

del impulsor

en el interior

de la

es la causa m_is comOn de lesiones asociadas

con nieve lanzallamas.

Nunca use su mano para limpiar

Consulte

siempre

calentadores

el manual

adecuadas

de combustible

haya fuego,

chispas o luz

de agua, hornos,

del operador

para obtener

para el almacenamiento

fuera de

temporada.
12.

la tolva

donde

piloto como por ejemplo,
secadores de ropa, etc.

instrucciones
Contacto

la m_iquina o el recipiente

en un espacio cerrado

11.

8orrado de unaToivade descargaobstruida

Nunca almacene

Verifique

frecuentemente

la linea de combustible,

tanque, el tap6n, y los accesorios buscando
p_rdidas. Reemplace de ser necesario.

de descarga.

rajaduras

Para vaciar la tolva:
1.

APAGAR EL MOTOR APAGADO!

Espere 10 segundos

para asegurarse

las hojas han dejado

de girar.

Siempre use una herramienta

de que el impulsor

de limpieza,

y no sus manos.

Mantenimientoy Almacenamiento

13.

No d_ arranque

14.

Seg0n la Comisi6n

las secciones de mantenimiento
Antes de realizar

la limpieza,

y ajuste de este manual.
reparar o revisar la m_iquina,

desengrane todas las palancas de control
motor. Espere a que la barrena /impulsor
por completo.

Desconecte

Controle

frecuentemente

para evitar que se encienda

No cambie

que todos los pernos y tornillos

la configuraci6n

ni acelere demasiado
controla la velocidad
del motor.
5.

visual de la m_iquina para

del regulador

del motor

el mismo. El regulador del motor
m_ixima segura de funcionamiento

Las placas de raspado y las zapatas antideslizantes

de los fabricantes

y reempl_icelos

de equipos

de piezas que no cumplen

originales

que se

verificar
ajustelos

que engranen
si es necesario.

este manual

peri6dicamente

y desengranen

del operador

Consulte

la secci6n

Mantenga o reemplace las etiquetas
instrucciones
segOn sea necesario.

Respete las normas

referentes

Antes de almacenar

bajo ninguna

circunstancia.

el motor

Si cambia

accidentes,

no modifique

el motor

la configuracidn

puede descontrolarse

inseguras. Nunca cambie
regulador del motor.

la configuracidn

del

y operar a velocidades
de f_ibrica del

Avisoreferidoa emisiones
Los motores

que est_in certificados

regulaciones

de emisiones

federales

pequeflos

todo terreno)

motor (EM) y catalizador
esa manera.

y cumplen

con las

EPA y de California

para

est_in certificados

para

de tres vias (TWC) si est,1 n equipados

6uardachispas
iADVERTENCIA!

del

un motor
utilizada

para
y

correcta

la m_iquina enci_ndala

con

y no debe ser
agreste cubierto

de chispas que cumpla

locales o estatales correspondientes,
haberlas.

instrucciones.

a la disposici6n

interna

en o cerca de un terreno

amortiguador

de ajustes de

de seguridad

Esta m_iquina est,1 equipada

de combusti6n

por bosque, malezas o hierba excepto si el sistema
de escape del motor est,1 equipado con un
con las leyes
en caso de

Si se utiliza un amortiguador
de chispas el operador Io debe
mantener en condiciones
de uso adecuadas. En el Estado
y las

reglamentaciones
sobre gasolina, aceite, etc. para proteger
el medio ambiente.
9_

producirse

Para evitar lesiones graves o la muerte,

inadecuado

adecuadamente

para obtener

autorizado

(OEM). "iEI uso

con las especificaciones

Revise las palancas de control

de servicio

operar con gasolina comOn sin plomo y pueden incluir los
siguientes sistemas de control de emisiones: Modificaci6n
de

s61o con partes

equipo original puede resultar en rendimiento
adem_is de poner en riesgo la seguridad!"
6.

una m_iquina nueva o haga inspeccionar

_sta por un distribuidor

desgaste. Si no Io hace, pueden
lesiones o muerte

SORE (Equipos

usan con la m_iquina quitanieve se desgastan y se daflan.
Para proteger su seguridad, verifique frecuentemente
todos los componentes

para el

para cerciorarse de que todos los sistemas mec_inicos y de
seguridad funcionan correctamente
y no tienen excesivo

regulador

est_n bien ajustados para comprobar
que la m_iquina se
encuentra en condiciones seguras de funcionamiento.
Adem_is, haga una inspecci6n
verificar si est,1 daflada.

de Productos

Nomodifique el motor

el cable de la bujia y p6ngalo

haciendo masa contra el motor
accidentalmente.
3_

y detenga el
se detenga

de Seguridad

este producto tiene una vide dtilmedia de siete (7) aflos,
6 60 horas de funcionamiento.
AI finalizar la vide dtil
media, adquiera

Nunca altere los dispositivos
de seguridad. Controle
peri6dicamente
que funcionen correctamente.
Remitase a

si no est,1 la bujia de encendido.

Consumidor de los Estados Unidos (CPSC) y la Agencia
de Protecci6n Ambiental de los Estados Unidos (EPA),

anualmente

al motor

unos minutos

para sacar la nieve que haya quedado en la misma y para
evitar asi que se congele la barrena / impulsor.

de California
exigidas

las medidas

pot ley (Articulo

de California).

anteriormente

mencionadas

son

4442 del Cddigo de Recursos POblicos

Es posible que existan leyes similares en otros

estados. Las leyes federales
Puede conseguir

se aplican en territorios

el amortiguador

a trav_s de su distribuidor

autorizado

en contacto con el departamento
Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

SECTION

_V_EDIDAS

federales.

de chispas para el silenciador
de motores

de servicios,

IMPORTANTES

o poni_ndose

RO. Box 361131

DE SEGURIDAD

Sh'nbolos
de Seguridad
Esta p_igina describe
operador

los simbolos

para obtener

y figuras de seguridad

la informaci6n

terminada

internacionales

sobre seguridad,

que pueden

aparecer

reunirse, operaci6n

en este producto.

y mantenimiento

Lea el manual

del

y reparaci6n.

LEA EL MANUAL DEL OPERADOR (S)
Lea, entienda,
funcionar.

y siga todas las instrucciones

LA ADVERTENCIA --

en el manual (es) antes de intentar

reunirse y

PLATOS ROTATORIOS

Guarde manos de entrada y aperturas

de la descarga mientras

la m_iquina corre. Alli ellos

hacen para girar platos dentro.

LA ADVERTENClA --

LAMINAS ROTATIVAS

Guarde manos de entrada y aperturas
I_iminas dentro.

de descarga mientras

la m_iquina corre. Alli hacen girar

LA ADVERTENCIA -- TALADRO ROTATIVO
No ponga manos o pies cerca del giro de partes, en el alojamiento
de tolva. Contacto

con las partes rotativas

OBJETOS LANZADOS
Esta m_iquina

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

puede amputar

de taladro/aspa

o asamblea

manos y pies.

POR ADVERTENCIA

puede recoger y lanzar y objetos

que pueden

causar la herida personal

seria.

GASOLINA DE ADVERTENCIA ESINFLAMABLE
Permita que el motor se enfrie al menos dos minutos
combustible.

ADVERTENCIA

MONOXIDO

Nunca dirijas un motor dentro
contienen

el mon6xido

antes del reabastecimiento

DE CARBONO
o en un _irea mal ventilada.

de carbono, un gas inodoro

Los gases de combusti6n

de motor

y mortal.

ADVERTENCIAELECTROCHOQUE
No use eljuez de salida el6ctrico del motor en la Iluvia.

ADVERTENCIA

SUPERFICIE CALIENTE

Las partes del motor, especialmente
operaci6n.

IADVERTENCJA!
entienda

Su para Restringir

y siga las advertencias

Permita motor

responsabilidad

e instrucciones

el silenciador,

y silenciador

Ilega a set muy caliente durante

el uso de esta m_iquina de poder

en este manual yen

la m_iquina.

iSALVE
I STOS
INSTRUCCIONES!

SECTION

JV_EDIDAS

IMPORTANTES

DE SEGURIDAD

para ponerse frio antes de tocar.

a personas

que leyeron,

Montajey Configuraci6n

Contenido de ia caja
Dos Ilaves de encendido

Una botella

de 20 oz. de aceite

Un Manual

5W-30

NOTA: Todas las referencias
la m_quina quitanieve
posici6n del operador.
especificar_

a los lados derecho

o izquierdo

M_quina

del Operador

de la

Quita nieve

Ajuste las perillas de aletas para sujetar la manija en su
lugar. Vea la Fig. 3-2.

se hacen observando la misma desde la
En caso de que hubiese una excepci6n, se

claramente.

Montaje
Colocad6n de la barra de control superior
I.

Gire la barra de control
operaci6n,

superior

hasta la posici6n

como se ilustra en la Figura 3-I hasta que quede

en su lugar, cuidando

de no pellizcar

el cable en el proceso.

Figura 3-2

Recomendadonessobre el combustible
Utilice gasolina para autom6viles
plomo

para minimizar

(sin plomo o bajo contenido

los dep6sitos

en la c_mara de combusti6n)

con un minimo de 87 octanos. Se puede usar gasolina con hasta
un 10% de etanol o un 15% de MTBE (_ter metilico terciariobutilico).

Figura 3-1

Nunca use una mezcla de aceite y gasolina

sucia. Evite que se introduzca
depdsito

de combustible.

suciedad,

polvo

NO utilice gasolina

ni gasolina

o agua en el
E85.

Cargue combustible
en un _rea bien ventilada y con el
motor apagado. No fume ni permita llamas o chispas en
el lugar donde

se carga combustible

o se almacena

gasolina.
No llene en exceso el dep6sito de combustible.
Despu_s
de cargar combustible,
asegOrese de que el tap6n del
dep6sito

est_ bien cerrado y asegurado.

Tenga cuidado

de no derramar

la recarga. El combustible
pueden

incendiar.

combustible

derramado

al realizar

o sus vapores

Si se derrama combustible,

asegOrese de

que el _rea est_ seca antes de arrancar el motor.
Evite el contacto
inhalaci6n

repetido

de los vapores.

o prolongado

con la piel o la

Cargadecombustible

Agregue

aceite lentamente

mediante

la sustituci6n

que el nivel de control

de la tapa de Ilenado

de aceite/

varilla sin roscar en el lugar, hasta que el nivel entre los
con gasolina. La gasolina es sumamente inflamable
mucho
cuidado al
trabajar
yIADVERTENClA!
sus vapores puedenTenga
causar
explosiones.
Nunca
--

registros

de altura (H) y baja (B) Fig. 3-4.

agregue combustible
a la m_iquina en interiores ni
mientras el motor est_ caliente o en funcionamiento.
Apague cigarrillos,
combusti6n.

cigarros,

pipas y otras fuentes

IADVERTENCIA! Siempre mantenga las manos y
los pies alejados de las piezas m6viles del equipo.
No utilice fluidos comprimidos para arrancar. Los
vapores son inflamables.
Extraiga la tapa del combustible, controle el nivel y cargue
m_iscombustible de ser necesario.

Procedimiento para agregar Aceite
PRECAUCI6N:
el motor.

El motor

Antes de poner

se envfa sin aceite en
la m_quina

en marcha

debe cargar aceite en el motor. Si se hace funcionar
el motor sin suficiente aceite puede daharse
gravemente

y se anula la garantia.

Colocar el lanzador
nivelada.

de nieve en una superficie

plana y

Retire el tapdn de Ilenado de aceite/la varilla de medicidn
limpie la varilla de medici6n de aceite. Vea la Fig. 3-3.

Figura 3-4
y
NOTA: No Io Ilene en exceso. El Ilenado
puede

hacer que el motor

arrancarlo
Nivel superior

Figura

SECClON
3

MONTAJE

3-3

Y CONFIGURACION

excesivo de aceite

genere humo, que cueste

o que falle la bujia.

Ajustes
Montaje del canal
La inclinaci6n del montaje

del canal controla

el _ngulo

con el que

se arroja la nieve.
1.

Afloje la perilla de paletas que se encuentra

del lado

izquierdo del montaje del canal y gire el canal superior
hacia arriba o hacia abajo hasta alcanzar la inclinaci6n
deseada. Vuelva a ajustar la perilla de paletas antes de
poner
2.

la m_quina

Posicione

quitanieve

la abertura

en funcionamiento.

del montaje

del canal con la manija

del canal para arrojar la nieve en la direcci6n
la Fig. 3-5.

deseada. Vea

Figura 3-5

SECCION
3

MONTAJE

Y CONFIGURACION

Controles
y Caracter sticas

F
Manija del
arrancador de
retroceso

Uave\
Cebador
Tapa de
combustible
Montaje

del canal

"N'_i A

Placa
de
raspado

Figura 4=1

Arrancadorde retroceso

La manija del arrancador
manualmente.

se utiliza

para arrancar el motor

Tapade ia gasolina
AI activar

el control

del carburador

del cebador

se cierra la placa de obturaci6n

y se ayuda a encender

[}arreffa

Cebador
AI presionar
directamente
arranque

el cebador

al carburador

cuando

del motor

para facilitar

hace frfo.

La Ilave es un dispositivo
estar completamente

Cuando est,1 engranada,

se envia combustible

de seguridad.

insertada

Retire la Ilave cuando

hacia el interior

Debe

para que el motor
no use la m_iquina

quitanieve.

NOTA: No gire la Ilave para intentar arrancar el
motor. AI hacerlo podrfa romperla.

la rotaci6n

de la barrena dirige la nieve

de la caja de la barrena y la arroja

pot el canal de descarga.
tambi_n
contacto

Llave

arranque.

Saque la tapa de la gasolina para agregar combustible.

el motor.

Las paletas de caucho

ayudan a impulsar
con el pavimento.

hacia afuera
de la barrena

la m_iquina quitanieve

al ponerse

Control de ia barrena
La manija de control de la barrena est,1 ubicada en la barra
superior

y se usa para engranar

la barrena. Apriete
superior

y desengranar

la manija de control

para engranar

la transmisi6n

contra la barra de control

la barrena, afl6jela

para desengranarla.

Montajedeicanal
Haga rotar el canal de descarga

hacia la izquierda

o derecha

usando la manija del canal. La inclinaci6n del canal de descarga
controla el _ingulo con el que se arroja la nieve. Afloje la perilla de
aletas del costado
de descarga

del canal de descarga

antes de girar el canal

hacia arriba o hacia abajo. Vuelva a ajustar la perilla

despu_s de alcanzar la posici6n

deseada.

Plata de raspado
La placa de raspado hace contacto
que se impulsa
descargue

con el pavimento

la m_iquina quitanieve,

permitiendo

la nieve que est.1 cerca de la superficie

a medida
que se

del pavimento.

SECCION

4--

CONTROLES

Y CARACTERiSTICAS

Funcionamiento

Antesde encender ia m quina

que la manija

antes de operarla.

El cable de la bujia fue desconectado
de comenzar

conecte

por seguridad.

Antes

el cable de la bujia a la misma.

Mientras

el motor

r_pidamente.

a su posici6n
mientras

original.

sujeta firmemente

se calienta y comienza

uniformemente,

deslice

hacia la posici6n

1/2del cebador.

No permita
Permita que
la manija

a funcionar

la palanca del cebador

lentamente

Cuando el motor

comienza

a funcionar regularmente,
mueva el cebador a la posici6n
OFF. Si el motor falla, vuelva a la posicidn FULL, luego pase

Encendidodel motor
1.

retroceda

se enrolle lentamente
del arrancador.

las
IADVERTENCIA!
instrucciones y advertencias
Lea, comprenda
que aparecen
y siga todasen la
m_iquina yen este manual

Tire de la manija del arrancador

Para evitar el envenenamiento
por mondxido
de carbono,
asegurese de que el motor est_ al aire libre en un _rea bien
ventilada,

lentamente

a la posicidn

1My luego a OFF.

Detenci6ndei motor

Inserte la Nave en la ranura. Vea la Fig. 5-1.

Deje el motor

encendido

de detenerlo
motor.

para ayudar a secar toda la humedad

durante

algunos

minutos

Para detener

el motor

saque la Nave y guMdela

antes
del

en un lugar

seguro.
3.

Limpie toda la nieve y la humedad
motor.

del _rea que rodea al

_ireas circundantes
se recalientan y pueden causar
IADVERTENCIA!
El silenciador,
las
quemaduras. Sea precavido
y no el
losmotor
toque ycuando
est
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