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Safety ° Assembly °Operation °Maintenance °Troubleshooting °Parts Lists °Warranty
O P RA-rO R'S MANUAL
Two-Stage Snow Thrower mC, D Style
IMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunit is equippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon or nearany uniiprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkattestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any),
If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderby the operator,In theStateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode),Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws,Federallawsapplyonfederallands,A sparkattester
for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,P.O,Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136-0019,
PRINTEDIN U,S,A MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORMNO,769-01274E
05/25/2006
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This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble,
prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Table of Contents
Safety Labels ...................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Setting Up Your Snow Thrower .......................... 6
Operating Your Snow Thrower ........................... 8
MakingAdjustments ......................................... 12
Maintaining Your Snow Thrower ...................... 14
Off-Season Storage .......................................... 18
Trouble- Shooting ............................................. 19
Parts List ........................................................... 20
Warranty ............................................. Back Cover
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING
YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,
please locatethe model plate on the equipmentand copy the
informationto the sample model plate providedto the right.
Youcan locatethe model plate by standing at the operating
position and lookingdown at the rear of the deck. This
informationwill be necessaryto use the manufacturer'sweb
site and/or obtain assistancefrom the Customer Support
Department or an authorizedservice dealer.
,, www.mtdproducts.com
IVITD LLC
P. O. BOX 361131
CLEVELAND,OH 44136
330-220-4683
800-800-731 0
Customer Support
Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased,
without first contacting Customer Support.
Ifyou have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regardingthe controls, operationor maintenance of this unit,
you can seek help from the experts.Choose from the options below:
1. Visitmtdproducts.com for manyusefulsuggestions.Clickon
CustomerSupportbuttonandyouwill get the optionsreproducedin
the screenshotbelow.Clickonthe appropriatebuttonandhelpis
immediatelyavailable.
2. Phonea Customer Support Representative at 1(800)800-7310.
,Theenginemanufactureris responsiblefor allengine-relatedissues
with regardto performance,power-rating,specifications,warrantyand
service.Pleasereferto theenginemanufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's
Manual,packedseparatelywithyourunit,for moreinformation.
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1. KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGIMPELLER
ANDAUGER.CONTACTWITHIMPELLEROR
AUGERCANAMPUTATEHANDSANDFEET.
.
3.
.
USECLEAN-OUTTOOLTOUNCLOG
DISCHARGECHUTE.
DISENGAGECLUTCHLEVERS,STOPENGINE,
ANDREMAINBEHINDHANDLESUNTILALL
MOVINGPARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFORE
UNCLOGGINGORSERVICINGMACHINE.
TOAVOIDTHROWNOBJECTSINJURIES,
NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGEATBYSTANDERS.
USEEXTRACAUTIONWHENOPERATINGON
GRAVELSURFACES.
5. READOPERATOR'SMANUAL.
_CLEAN-OUT TOOL I1_,
ChuteClean-outTool
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Achuteclean-outtool is fastenedto the top of the
augerhousingwitha mountingclip. Thetool is designed
to cleara chuteassemblyof ice andsnow,
Thisitemis fastenedwitha cabletie at the factory.Cut
the cabletie beforeoperatingthe snowthrower,
WARNING: Never use your
hands to clear a clogged chute
assembly. Shut off engine and
remain behind handles until
all moving parts have stopped
before using the clean-out tool
to clear the chute assembly.
WARNING
This symbolpoints
out importantsafety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safetyand/or property
of yourselfandothers.
Readand followall
instructionsinthis
manualbeforeat-
temptingto operate
this machine.Failure
to complywith these
instructionsmay result
in personalinjury.When
you see thissymbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
of this power machine
to personswho read,
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
inthis manual
and on the machine.
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WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
out importantsafety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
i safetyand/or property
i ofyourselfand others.
Readandfollow all
instructionsinthis
manualbeforeat-
temptingto operate
this machine.Failure
to complywiththese
i instructionsmay result
i in personalinjury.When
you see this symbol.
iHEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
of this power machine
to personswho read,
understand
andfollowthe warnings
and instructions
i inthis manual
and onthe machine.
WARNING: Engine Exhaust,some of its constituents, andcertain vehicle compo-
nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto State of Californiato cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: This machinewas built to be operated according to the rulesfor safe operation in this
manual.As with any type of power equipment, carelessnessor error on the part of the operator can
result in serious injury.This machine is capable of amputating hands andfeet andthrowing objects.
Failureto observe the followingsafety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Training
1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe 1.
machineandin themanual(s)beforeattemptingto
assembleand operate.Keepthis manualina safe placefor
futureandregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacement
parts. 2.
2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheir properoperation.
Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethem quickly.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder14 yearsoldto operatethis
machine.Children14 yearsold andovershouldread and
understandtheoperationinstructionsand safetyrulesin 3.
this manualand shouldbetrainedand supervisedbya
parent.
4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
5. Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Plan 4.
yoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof material
towardroads,bystanders,andthe like. 5.
6. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,andchildrenat least 75
feetfromthe machinewhileit is in operation.Stop machine
ifanyoneentersthearea. 6.
7. Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling,especially 7.
whenoperatingin reverse.
8,
9.
Preparation
Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentis to be
used. Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,
wires,and otherforeignobjects,whichcould betripped over
orthrownbythe auger/impeller.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eye shieldsduringoperation
andwhile performinganadjustmentorrepairto protectyour
eyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan cause serious
injuryto the eyes.
Do notoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinterouter
garments.Do notwearjewelry,longscarves,orother
looseclothingwhichcouldbecomeentangledin moving
parts.Wearfootwearwhich willimprovefootingon slippery
surfaces.
Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacle
forall units withelectric startengines.
Adjustcollectorhousingheightto cleargravel orcrushed
rocksurfaces.
Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingthe engine.
Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis
running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe
operator'smanual.
Letengine andmachineadjustto outdoortemperature
beforestartingto clearsnow.
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextreme
care inhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammable
andthe vaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan
occurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyour clothes,
whichcan ignite.Washyour skinand changeclothes
immediately.
a. Useonly an approvedgasolinecontainer.
b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars, pipesandothersources
of ignition.
c. Neverfuel machineindoors.
d. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhilethe engineis hot
or running.
e. Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefuel-
ing.
f. Neveroverfill fueltank. Filltankto nomorethan Y2-inch
belowbottomoffiller neckto providespacefor fuel
expansion.
g. Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.
h. If gasolineis spilled,wipe itoff theengineand equip-
ment.Movemachineto anotherarea.Wait fiveminutes
beforestartingtheengine.
i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere
there is an openflame,sparkor pilot light (e.g.furnace,
waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).
j. Allowmachineto cool at leastfive minutes before
storing.
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Operation
1. Donot puthands orfeet nearrotatingparts,inthe
auger/impellerhousingor chuteassembly.Contactwiththe
rotatingpartscanamputatehandsandfeet.
2. The auger/impellercontrolleveris a safetydevice.Never
bypassitsoperation.Doingso makesthe machineunsafe
and maycausepersonalinjury.
3. The controlleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirections
and automaticallyreturnto the disengagedpositionwhen
released.
4. Neveroperatewitha missingor damagedchuteassembly.
Keepall safetydevicesin placeandworking.
5. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessand
deadly gas.
6. Donotoperatemachinewhile underthe influenceof alcohol
or drugs.
7. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do
nottouch.
8. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossing
gravel surfaces.Stayalert for hiddenhazardsortraffic.
9. Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperat-
ing on slopes.
10.Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards
windows,walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty
damageor personalinjury causedby a ricochet.
11.Neverdirect dischargeat children,bystanders,and petsor
allow anyonein frontof the machine.
12.Donotoverloadmachinecapacity byattemptingto clear
snow at toofast of a rate.
13.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibility or light.
Alwaysbe sure of yourfootingand keepa firm holdon the
handles.Walk,neverrun.
14.Disengagepowerto the auger/impellerwhentransportingor
notin use.
15.Neveroperatemachineat hightransport speedson slippery
surfaces. Lookdownand behindand usecare when
backingup.
16.Ifthe machineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe
engine,disconnectthe sparkplugwire and groundit against
the engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairany
damagebeforestartingandoperating.
17.Disengageallcontrolleversandstopenginebeforeyou
leavethe operatingposition (behindthe handles).Wait
untilthe auger/impellercomesto a completestop before
uncloggingthe chuteassembly,makinganyadjustments,or
inspections.
18.Neverputyourhand in thedischargeor collectoropenings.
Alwaysuse the clean-outtoolprovidedto unclogthe dis-
charge opening.Donot unclogchuteassemblywhileengine
isrunning.Shut offengineand remainbehindhandlesuntil
all movingparts havestoppedbefore unclogging.
19.Useonly attachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe
manufacturer(e.g.wheelweights,tire chains,cabs etc.).
20. If situationsoccurwhich are notcoveredin this manual,use
care and goodjudgment.Contactyourdealeror callthe
customerservice numberfoundon page two.
Maintenance & Storage
1. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir proper
operationregularly.Referto the maintenanceandadjust-
mentsectionsof this manual.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisen-
gageall controlleversandstopthe engine.Wait untilthe
auger/impellercometo a completestop. Disconnectthe
sparkplugwire and groundagainstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkbolts and screwsfor propertightnessat frequent
intervalsto keepthe machinein safeworkingcondition.
Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor anydamage.
4. Do notchangethe enginegovernorsettingor over-speed
theengine.The governorcontrolsthemaximumsafe
operatingspeed of theengine.
5. Snowthrowershaveplatesand skidshoesare subjectto
wearanddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequently
checkallcomponentsand replacewith originalequipment
manufacturer's(OEM) partsonly."Useof partswhich do
notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
6. Checkcontrols periodicallyto verify theyengageand
disengageproperlyandadjust, if necessary.Referto the
adjustmentsection inthis operator'smanualfor instructions.
7. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as neces-
sary.
8. Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor gas,oil,
etc. to protectthe environment.
9. Priorto storing,run machinea few minutesto clearsnow
frommachineand preventfreezeup of auger/impeller.
10.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere
thereis an openflame,sparkor pilot lightsuch as a water
heater,furnace,clothesdryeretc.
11.Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualfor properinstructions
onoff-seasonstorage.
Do not modify engine
Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,do not modifyengineinany
way.Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcan leadto a runaway
engineandcauseit to operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamper
withfactorysettingof enginegovernor.
Notice regarding Emissions
Engineswhichare certifiedto complywithCaliforniaandfederal
EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)
arecertifiedto operateon regularunleadedgasoline,and may
includethefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModifica-
tion(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)ifso equipped.
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe useof this powermachineto personswho read,un-
derstandand followthe warningsand instructionsin this manual
andon the machine.
Practices
WARNING
This symbol points
out importantsafety
instructions, which if
not followed,could
endanger the personal
safetyand/or property
of yourself and others.
Readand followall
instructions inthis man-
ual before attempting to
operate this machine.
Failureto comply with
these instructionsmay
result in personal injury.
When you see this
symbol.
HEED IT'S WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
of this power machine
to personswho read,
understand
andfollow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
andon the machine.
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NOTE:Referencesto right
or leftsideof the snow
throwerare determined
frombehindthe unitinthe
operatingposition(standing
directlybehindthe snow
thrower,facingthe handle
_panel).
!
NOTE:Snowthrowersvary
by modelwith regardto
featuresandcomponents.
Yoursnowthrowermay
NOTresemble,in detail.
snowthrowersillustrated
infigures throughoutthis
manual.
NOTE:Tworeplacement
augershearpinsare
includedwiththis manual
(orstowedinthe plastic
handlepanel).Referto
i Augerson page16for more
informationregardingshear
pinreplacement.
1, Observethe lowerrearareaof the snowthrowerto
besure bothcablesarealignedwith rollerguides
beforepivotingthe handleupward,
2, Securethe handleby tighteningthe plasticwing
knoblocatedon boththe leftand rightsidesof the
handle,Removeanddiscardany rubberbands,if
present,Theyare for packagingpurposesonly,
3, Positionthe chuteassemblyoverthe base,
4, Closethe flangekeepersto securethe chute
assemblyto the chutebase,Theflangekeeperswill
click intoplacewhenproperlysecure,
NOTE:Ifthe flangekeeperswill not easilyclick into
place,usethe palmof yourhandto applyswift,firm
pressureto the backof each,
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.Removethe flatwasherandhairpinclip fromtheend
of the chutedirectionalcontrol.
Insertthe endof the chutedirectionalcontrolinto the
lowerbracketand securewiththeflatwasherand hair-
pin clipjust removed.If necessary,the lowerbracket
can beadjusted.Referto ChuteBracketAdjustment.
on Page13.
IMPORTANT:Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower,refer
to AugerControlTeston page11.Readandfollowall
instructionscarefullyandperformalladjustmentsto verify
your snowthroweris operatingsafelyand properly.
Tire Pressure
Beforeoperating,checktire pressureand reducepres-
sure in bothtiresto between15psi and20 psi.
NOTE:If thetire pressureis not equalin bothtires,the
unit maynottravelina straightpathandthe shaveplate
maywearunevenly. IMPORTANT
Priorto operatingyour
snow thrower, refer
to Auger Control Test
on page 11.Readand
fo low all instructions
carefully and perform
all adjustmentsto verify
your snow thrower is
operating safely and
properly.
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WARNING
Read, understand,
andfollow all instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremelyflammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Neverfuel
the machineindoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
!;_ r;fl _'_ [<] E]
NOTE:Snowthrowersvary
by modelwith regardto
featuresand components.
Yoursnowthrowermay
NOTresemble,indetail,
snowthrowersillustrated
infigures througboutthis
manual,
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Know Your Snow Thrower
DriveControl
ElectricStartButton
ChuteAssembly
Oil Fill
CleanOut
Tool
Augers
GasCap
\
SkidShoe
zAugerControl
__t_ jChute DirectionalControl
Ignition
Key\
Choke
Control
EngineControls
RecoilStarter
Handle
ElectricStarterOutlet
Primer
Control
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Figure 1
Now that you have set up your snow thrower for
operation, get acquainted with its controls and fea-
tures. These are described below and illustrated in
Figure 1. This knowledge will allow you to use your
new equipment to its fullest potential.
NOTE: Fordetailedstartinginstructionsandmore
informationonall enginecontrols,referto the Tecumseh
EnginesmanualpackedseparatelyandStarting The
Engine onpage10of this manual,
Shift Lever
The shiftleveris locatedbetweenthe lowerhandles,
Placethe shiftleverinto anyof eightpositionsto control
thedirectionof travelandgroundspeed,
Forward
Therearefiveforward(F) speeds,Positionone(1)is the
slowestandpositionfive(5) is thefastest,
Reverse
Therearetworeverse(R) speeds,One(1)is the slower
andtwo(2) is the faster.
Choke Control
Thechokecontrolis foundonthe rearof the engineand
is activatedby rotatingthe knobclockwise,Activatingthe
chokecontrolclosesthe chokeplateon thecarburetor
andaids instartingthe engine,
Throttle Control
Thethrottlecontrolis locatedon the
engine,Itregulatesthe speedof the
engineandwill shutoffthe enginewhen
pusheddowncompletely,
Primer
Depressingthe primerforcesfuel directly
intothe engine'scarburetorto aid in
cold-weatherstarting,
Oil Fill
Engineoil levelcan becheckedandoil
addedthroughthe oil fill,
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Auger Control
AUGER
CONTROL
Theaugercontrolis locatedonthe left handle.Squeeze
thecontrolgripagainstthe handleto engagethe augers
andstart snowthrowingaction. Releaseto stop.
Drive Control
fDRIVE _
CONTROL
Thedrivecontrolis locatedonthe right handle.Squeeze
thecontrolgripagainstthe handleto engagethe wheel
drive.Releaseto stop.
Chute Directional Control
fCHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
DISCHARGE _'_DISCHARGE ADJUSTABLE
CHUTETILT
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Thechutedirectionalcontrolis locatedon leftside of the
snowthrower.
Tochangethe directionin whichsnowis thrown,turn
chutedirectionalcontrolas follows:
• Crankclockwiseto dischargeto the left.
• Crankcounterclockwiseto dischargeto the right.
Ignition Key
The ignitionkeyis a safetydevise.It mustbefully
insertedin orderfor the engineto start. Removethe
ignitionkeywhenthe snowthroweris not inuse.
Donot turnthe ignitionkeyinan attemptto startthe
engine.Doingso maycauseit to break.
Clean-Out Tool
__lb ARNING" Never use your hands
to clear a clogged chute assem-
bly. Shut off engine and remain
behind handles until all moving
parts havestopped before
unclogging.
The chuteclean-outtool is fastenedto the topof the
augerhousingwitha mountingclip.Thetool is designed
to clear acloggedchuteassembly.
NOTE: Thisitemis fastenedwitha cabletie to the rear
of the augerhousingat the factory.Cutthe cabletie
beforeoperatingthe snowthrower.
Skid Shoes
Positionthe skidshoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.
Adjustupwardfor hard-packedsnow.Adjustdownward
whenoperatingongravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.
Recoil Starter Handle
Thishandleis usedto manuallystart the engine.
Electric Starter Button
Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagesthe engine's
electricstarterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.
Electric Starter Outlet
Requirestheuse of a three-prongoutdoorextensioncord
anda 120Vpowersource/walloutlet.
Augers
Whenengaged,the augersrotateanddraw snowinto the
augerhousing.
Chute Assembly
Snowdrawnintothe augerhousingis dischargedoutthe
chuteassembly.
Gas Cap
Unthreadthe gas capto addgasolineto the fueltank.
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WARNING
The operation of
any snowthrower
can result inforeign
objects beingthrown
intothe eyes, which
can damage your
eyes severely.Always
wear safety glasses
while operatingthe
snowthrower,or while
performing any adjust-
ments or repairs on it.
Besure no one other
than the operator is
standing near the sno_
throwerwhile starting
engine or operating
snowthrower. Never
run engine indoors or
in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. En-
gine exhaustcontains
carbon monoxide,an
odorless and deadly
gas. Keep hands, feet,
hairand loose clothinc
awayfrom any moving
parts on engine and
snowthrower.
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WARNING
Read, understand,
andfollow all instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremelyflammable
andthe vapors are
explosive. Neverfuel
the machineindoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
If your home's
wiringsystem is nota
three-wire grounded
system,do not use
this electric starter
under any conditions.
If your home
electrical system
is grounded, buta
three-hole receptacle
is not available,do
not use your snow
thrower'selectric
starter.
Gas & Oil Fill-Up
Servicethe enginewithgasolineandoil as instructedin
the TecumsehEnginesmanualpackedseparatelywith
yoursnowthrower.Readinstructionscarefully,
StartingThe Engine
1, Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplug. Makecertain
the metalloopon theendof the sparkplugwire
(insidethe rubberboot)is fastenedsecurelyoverthe
metaltip on the sparkplug.
2, Makecertainboththe augercontrolanddrivecontrol
arein thedisengaged(released)position,
3, Movethrottlecontrolupto FASTposition.Insert
ignitionkeyinto slot. Makesureit snapsintoplace.
Do notattemptto turn the key.
NOTE:The enginecannotstart unlessthe keyis
insertedintoignitionswitch,
Electric Starter
1, Determinethatyourhome'swiringis a three-wire
groundedsystem,Ask a licensedelectricianif you
arenot certain.
WARNING: The optional electric
starter is equipped with a
grounded three-wire power cord
and plug, and is designed to op-
erate on 120 volt AC household
current. It must be used with a
properly grounded three-prong
receptacleat all times to avoid
the possibility of electric shock.
Followall instructions carefully
prior to operatingthe electric
starter.
If youhavea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceed
as follows:
1, Plugtheextensioncord intothe outletlocatedon
theengine'ssurface,Plugtheother endof extension
cord intoa three-prong120-volt,grounded,AC outlet
ina well-ventilatedarea.
2, Rotatechokecontrolto FULLchokeposition(for a
coldenginestart),
NOTE: Ifthe engineis alreadywarm,placechoke
controlin the OFFpositioninsteadof FULL.
3, Pushthe primertwoor threetimesfor coldengine
start,makingsureto coverventholein thecenterof
the primerwhenpushing,
NOTE: DONOTuseprimerto restartawarmengine
aftera shortshutdown.
4, Pushstarterbuttonto start engine.
5, Oncethe enginestarts,releasestarterbutton.
6, As theenginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrol
to the OFFposition.If theenginefalters,quickly rotate
the chokecontrolbackto FULLandthen slowlyinto
the OFFpositionagain.
7, Whendisconnectingthe extensioncord,alwaysunplug
the endat thethree-prongwalloutletbeforeunplug-
gingthe oppositeendfrom the snowthrower,
Recoil Starter
1, Rotatechokecontrolto FULLchokeposition(cold
enginestart),
NOTE: Ifthe engineis alreadywarm,placechokecontrol
in theOFFpositioninsteadof FULL.
2, Pushthe primertwo orthreetimesfor cold engine
start,makingsureto coverventholein thecenterof
the primerwhen pushing,
NOTE:DONOTuseprimerto restarta warmengineafter
a shortshutdown.
NOTE:Additionalprimingmaybe necessaryif the
temperatureis below15oFahrenheit,
3, Graspthe recoilstarterhandleandslowlypullthe rope
out,At the pointwhereit becomesslightlyharderto
pullthe rope,slowlyallowthe ropeto recoil.
4, Pullthe starterhandlewith afirm, rapidstroke,Donot
releasethe handleandallowit to snapback, Keepa
firmholdonthe starterhandleandallowit to slowly
recoil,
,As theenginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrol
to the OFFposition.If theenginefalters,quickly rotate
the chokecontrolbackto the FULLpositionandthen
slowlyintothe OFFpositionagain.
NOTE:Allowthe engineto warmupfor a fewminutes
afterstarting.Theenginewill not developfull poweruntil it
reachesoperatingtemperatures.
Stopping The Engine
Runenginefor a fewminutesbeforestoppingto helpdry
offany moistureonthe engine.
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Chute Clean-Out Tool
Thechuteclean-outtool is convenientlyfastenedto the
rearof the augerhousingwitha mountingclip.Should
snowandice becomelodgedin the chuteassembly
duringoperation,proceedas followsto safelycleanthe
chuteassemblyandchuteopening:
1. Releaseboththe AugerControlandthe DriveControl.
2. Stopthe engineby removingthe ignitionkey.
3. Removethe clean-outtool fromthe clip whichsecures
it to the rearof the augerhousing.
4. Usethe shovel-shapedendof the clean-outtool to
dislodgeandscoopanysnowandicewhichhas
formedinand nearthe chuteassembly.
5. Refastenthe clean-outtool to the mountingclip onthe
rearof the augerhousing,reinsertthe ignitionkeyand
startthe snowthrower'sengine.
6. Whilestandinginthe operator'sposition(behindthe
snowthrower),engagethe augercontrolfor a few
secondsto clearany remainingsnowandice fromthe
chuteassembly.
To Engage Drive
Withthethrottlecontrolinthe Fast(rabbit)position,
moveshift leverintooneof the sixforward(F)
positionsortwo reverse(R) positions.Selecta speed
appropriatefor the snowconditionsanda paceyou're
comfortablewith.
2. Squeezetheaugercontrolagainstthe handleandthe
augerswill turn.Releaseit andthe augerswill stop.
3. Squeezethedrivecontrolagainstthehandlethe snow
throwerwill move.Releaseit anddrivemotionwill
stop.
To Engage Augers
Toengagethe augersandstart throwingsnow,
squeezethe augercontrolagainstthe left handle.
Releaseto stopthe augers.
Auger Control Test
Performthe followingtestbeforeoperatingyour snow
throwerfor the first timeandat the startof eachwinter.
Checkthe adjustmentof the augercontrolasfollows:
1. Whentheaugercontrolis releasedandin the
disengaged"up"position,the cable shouldhavevery
littleslack.It shouldNOTbetight.
2. In a well-ventilatedarea,start the snowthrowerengine
as instructedonthe previouspage.Makesurethe
throttleis setin the FASTposition.
3. Whilestandinginthe operator'sposition(behindthe
snowthrower),engagethe auger.
4. Allowthe augerto remainengagedfor approximately
ten (10)secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.
Repeatthisseveraltimes.
5. Withthe throttlecontrolin the FAST(rabbit)position
andthe augercontrolinthe disengaged"up"position,
walkto the frontof the machine.
6. Confirmthatthe augerhascompletelystopped
rotatingandshowsNOsignsof motion.Ifthe auger
showsANYsignsof rotating,immediatelyreturnto
the operator'spositionandshutoffthe engine.Wait
for ALLmovingpartsto stopbeforere-adjustingthe
augercontrol.
7. To readjustthe controlcable,loosenthe upperhex
nutonthe augercable bracket.
8. Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack(or
downwardto increasecabletension).See Figure2.
9. Retightenthe upperhex nut.
10.RepeatAuger Control Test to verifyproperadjust-
menthas beenachieved.
Figure 2
DriveSpeed, use the
slowerspeeds until
you are comfortable
and familiar with the
NEVER reposition the
shift lever (change
speeds or directior
of travel)without first
releasing the drive
controland bringing
the snowthrower
to a complete stop
Doing sowill result in
prematurewear to the
snowthrower'sdrive i
system,
WARNING
Never use your hands
to clean snow and
assembly or auger
The muffler,engine
areas become hot
burn, Do not touch,
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WARNING
Read, understand,
andfollow all instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating.
Never attempt to
makeany adjust-
mentswhile the
engine is running,
exceptwhere speci-
fied in operator's
manual.
Auger Control
Referto AugerControlTeston Page11to adjustthe
augercontrol.
Drive Control
Whenthedrivecontrolis releasedandin thedisen-
gaged"up" position,the cable shouldhaveverylittle
slack.It shouldNOTbetight.
Checkthe adjustmentof the drivecontrolas follows:
1. Withthedrive controlreleased,pushthe snow
throwergentlyforward.The unitshouldrollfreely.
2. Engagethedrivecontroland gentlyattemptto push
the snowthrowerforward.Thewheelsshouldnot
turn.Theunit shouldnotrollfreely.
3. Withthedrive controlreleased,movethe shift lever
backand forthbetweenthe R2positionandthe F6
positionseveraltimes.Thereshouldbe noresistance
inthe shiftlever.
4. If anyof the abovetestsfailed,thedrive cableis in
needof adjustment.Proceedas follows:
5. Loosenthe lowerhexnut onthe drivecable bracket.
SeeFigure3.
6. Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack (or
downwardto increasecabletension).
7. Retightenthe upperhexnut.
Chute Assembly
Thedistancesnowis throwncan beadjustedby chang-
ingthe angleof thechuteassembly.Todo so:
1. Stopthe engineby removingthe ignitionkeyand
loosenthe plasticwing knobfoundonthe left sideof
thechuteassembly.
2. Pivotthe chuteupwardordownwardbeforeretight-
eningthe wingknob.SeeFigure4.
Figure 3
Figure 4
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Skid Shoes
The spacebetweenthe skidshoesandthe groundcan
beadjusted.SeeFigure5.
• Forclosesnowremovalona smoothsurface,raise
skidshoeshigheron the augerhousing.
° Usea middleor lowerpositionwhenthe areato be
clearedis uneven,suchas agraveldriveway.
Toadjustthe skidshoes:
1. Loosenthe four hexnuts(twooneach side)and
carriagebolts. Moveskidshoesto desiredposition.
2. Makecertainthe entirebottomsurfaceof skidshoeis
againstthegroundto avoidunevenwearon the skid
shoes.
3. Retightennutsand boltssecurely.
Chute Bracket Adjustment
If the spiralat the bottomof the chutedirectionalcontrol
is not fullyengagingwiththe chuteassembly,thechute
bracketcan beadjusted.Todo so:
1. loosenthe two nutswhichsecurethe chutebracket
andrepositionit slightly.See Figure6.
2. Retighteningthe nuts.
Tire Pressure
Beforeoperating,checktire pressureandreducepres-
sureto between15psiand 20psi.
If thetire pressureis notequalin bothtires,the unit may
pullto oneside orthe other.
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Figure 6
WARNING
_oosegravelcan be picked
Jp andthrownbythe auger,
causinginjuryto the operator
andbystandersand/or
dar_ageto the snowthrower
andsurroundingproperty,
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WARNI NG
repairing, or inspect,
Avoidoil spillage on
rubber friction wheel
and aluminum drive
Platel
Engine
Referto the separateTecumsehEnginesmanual
packedwithyour unitfor all enginemaintenance.
Lubrication
Engine
Referto the separateTecumsehEnginesmanual
packedwithyour unitfor all enginelubricationinstruc-
tions.
Gear Shaft
Thegear(hex) shaftshouldbelubricatedat leastonce
a seasonor afterevery25 hoursof operation.
1. Removethelowerframecoverby removingthe two
screwswhichsecureit.
2. Applya lightcoatingof an all-weathermulti-purpose
greaseto the hex shaft.See Figure7.
Wheels
At leastonce a season,removeboth wheels.Cleanand
coattheaxleswitha multipurposeautomotivegrease
beforereinstallingwheels.
Chute Directional Control
Oncea season,thejoystickshouldbelubricatedwith
petroleumjelly,linseedoil, mineraloil, paraffinwaxor
3-in-1oil.
Auger Shaft
At leastonce a season,removethe shearpinson auger
shaft.Spraylubricantinsideshaft,aroundthe spacers.
Alsolubricatethe flangebearingsfoundat eitherendof
the shaft.SeeFigure8.
Gear Case
Theaugergearcasehas beenfilled withgreaseat the
factory.If disassembledfor any reason,lubricatewith
twoouncesof grease(Part Number737-0168).
NOTE: Donot overfillthe gearcase. Damageto the
sealscould result.Besurethe ventplugis freeof
greasein orderto relievepressure.
Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
Theshaveplateand skidshoesonthe bottomof the
snowthroweraresubjectto wear.Theyshouldbe
checkedperiodicallyandreplacedwhennecessary.
Toremoveskidshoes:
1. Removethefour carriageboltsandhexflangenuts
whichsecurethemto the snowthrower.
2. Reassemblenew skidshoeswiththe fourcarriage
bolts(twooneach side)andhexflange nuts.Refer
to Figure9.
Toremoveshaveplate:
1. Removethecarriageboltsand hexnutswhich
attachit to the snowthrowerhousing.
2. Reassemblenew shaveplate,makingsureheadsof
carriageboltsareto the insideof housing.Tighten
securely.
Figure 7
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Spacers
Figure 8
NOTE:Augersnot shownfor clarity,
Figure 9
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Auger Belt Replacement
To removeandreplaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt,
proceedas follows:
1. Removethe plasticbelt coveronthe frontof the
engineby removingthe twoself-tappingscrews.
NOTE:Drainthe gasolinefromthe snowthrower,or
placea pieceof plasticunderthe gas cap.
2. Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup andforwardso
thatit restson the augerhousing.Removethe frame
coverfromthe undersideof the snowthrowerby
removingfour self-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.
3. Rollthe augerbeltoff the enginepulley.
4. a. Loosenand removethe shoulderscrewwhich
actsas a belt keeper.
b. Unhookthesupportbracketspringfromthe
frame.
5. Removethe beltfromaroundtheaugerpulley,and
slipthe beltbetweenthe supportbracketandthe
augerpulley.Reassembleaugerbelt by following
instructionsin reverseorder.
NOTE:Do NOTforgetto reinstallthe shoulderscrew
andreconnectthe springto the frameafterinstallinga
replacementaugerbelt.
ntaining
SnoW
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NOTE: Although
multi-viscosity(
(5W30.10W30 etc:
improve startingin cold
weather,
viscosity oilsalso result
in higher oi!consumpi
tion when usedabove
32°ECheck your snow
thrower!s engine oil
levelmore frequentlyto
gine
amage from running
low on oil.
NOTE: Do not sand'
blast spark plug spark
plugshould becleaned
by scraping or wire
brushing and washing
with a commercial
NEVERreplace the
auger shear pins with
standard pins,
e to the auger
earboxor othercom-
ponent& as a result of
doing so, wil! NOTbe
covered byyour snow
throwerls Warranty,
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NEVERreplace
theaugershear
pinswithanything
otherthanOEM
PartNo.738-04124
replacementshear
pins.Anydamageto
theaugergearbox
i orothercomponents
asa resultoffailing
to dosowillNOTbe
coveredbyyoursnow
thrower'swarranty.
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Augers
• Theaugersare securedto the spiralshaftwithtwo
shearpinsandcotterpins,If the augershouldstrikea
foreignobjector icejam,the snowthroweris designed
so thatthe pinsmayshear,Referto Figure9,
If theaugerswill notturn,checkto seeif the pinshave
sheared,Onesetof replacementshearpins hasbeen
providedwiththe snowthrower.When replacingpins,
sprayanoil lubricantintoshaft beforeinsertingnew
pins,
Drive Belt Replacement
Toremoveand replaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt,
proceedas follows:
1, Removetheplasticbelt coveron thefrontof the
engineby removingthe twoself-tappingscrews,
• Drainthe gasolinefromthe snowthrower,or placea
pieceof plasticunderthe gas cap,
• Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerupand forwardso
thatit restson the augerhousing,
2, Removetheframecoverfromthe undersideof the
snowthrowerby removingfour self-tappingscrews
whichsecureit,
3, a, Graspthe idlerpulleyandpivotit towardthe right,
b, Rollthe augerbeltoff the enginepulley,
c, Liftthe drivebelt offenginepulley,
4, Slipthe drivebeltoff the pulleyandbetweenfriction
wheelandfrictionwheeldisc,
• Removeandreplacebelt inthe reverseorder,
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Friction Wheel Removal
If the snowthrowerfailsto drivewiththe drivecontrol
engaged,and performingthedrivecontrolcableadjust-
menton page14failsto correctthe problem,the friction
wheelmayneedto be replaced,Followthe instructions
below,Examinethe frictionwheelfor signsof wearor
crackingandreplaceif necessary
• Placethe shiftleverin third Forward(F3) position,
• Drainthe gasolinefromthe snowthrower,or placea
pieceof plasticunderthe gas cap,
• Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup andforwardso
thatit restson the augerhousing,
1, a, Removethe framecoverfromthe undersideof
the snowthrowerby removingfourself-tapping
screwswhichsecureit,
b, Removethe right-handwheelby removingthe
screwandbellwasherwhichsecureit to the axle,
2, Carefullyremovethe hex nutandwasherwhich
securesthe hexshaft to the snowthrowerframeand
lightlytap the shaft'sendto dislodgethe ballbearing
fromthe rightsideof the frame,
3, Carefullypositionthehex shaftdownwardandto
the leftbeforecarefullyslidingthefrictionwheel
assemblyoff the shaft,
NOTE:Ifyou'rereplacingthe frictionwheelassembly
as a whole,discardthe wornpartand slidethe newpart
ontothe hex shaft,Followthe stepsabovein reverse
orderto reassemblecomponents.Ifyou'redisassem-
blingthe frictionwheeland replacingonly the rubber
ring,proceedas follows:
4, Removethe four screwswhichsecurethe friction
wheel'ssideplatestogether,
• Removethe rubberringfrombetweenthe plates,
• Reassemblethe side plateswitha newrubberring,
• Slidethefrictionwheelassemblybackontothe hex
shaftandfollowthestepsabovein reverseorderto
reassemblecomponents,
Maintaining
Your Snow
When reassembling
thefriction wheel as-
sembly,tighten each
screw only one rota-
tion beforeturning the
wheelclockwise and
proceedingwiththe
next screw. Repeat
this process several
timesto ensurethe
platesare secured
with equalforce.
NEVER replace
the auger shear
pins with anything
otherthan OEM
Part No.738-04124
replacementshear
pins. Any damageto
the auger gearbox
or other components
as a result of failing
to do so will NOT be
covered by your snow
thrower'swarranty.
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WARNING
Neverstoresnowthrower
withfuelin tankindoors
ior in poorlyventilated
areas,wherefuel fumes
may reachan openflame,
sparkorpilotlightas on
a furnace,water heater,
clothesdryeror gas
appliance.
Drainfuel intoan approved
containeroutdoors,away
ifrom anyopenflame. Be
certainengineis cool.
iDonotsmoke.Fuelleft
iin engineduringwarm
Iweatherdeterioratesand
;;will causeserious
istartingproblems.
iDonotdraincarburetorif
usingfuel stabilizer.Never
iuse engineorcarburetor
icleaningproducts=nthe
I rue tank orpermanent
Idamagemayoccur.
Ifthe snowthrowerwill not be usedfor30 daysor longer,
or if it is the endof the snowseasonwhenthe last pos-
sibilityof snowis gone,the equipmentneedsto be stored
properly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop
performancefromthe snowthrowerfor manymoreyears.
Preparing Engine
,__ WARNING:Neverstoresnowthrower
withfuel in tank indoors or in poorly
ventilatedareas,wherefuel fumes may
reachan openflame, sparkor pilot
lightas ona furnace, water heater,clothesdryeror
gas appliance.
NOTE:It is importantto preventgum depositsfromform-
ingin essentialfuelsystempartsof the enginesuchas
the carburetor,fuel filter,fuel hoseor tankduringstorage.
CAUTION:Alcoholblendedfuels(calledgasoholorusing
ethanolor methanol)canattractmoisturewhichleadsto
separationandformationof acidsduringstorage.Acidic
gas can damagethe fuel systemof anenginewhile in
storage.
.
3.
To avoidengineproblems,thefuel systemshouldbe
emptiedbeforestoragefor 30daysorlonger.Follow
theseinstructionsto prepareyour snowthrowerfor
storage:
WARNING:Drain fuel into an approved
container outdoors, awayfrom any
open flame. Be certain engine is cool.
Do not smoke. Fuel left in engine dur-
ing warm weather deteriorates andwill cause serious
starting problems.
1. Removeall gasolinefromthe carburetorandthefuel
tankto preventgumdepositsfromformingon these
partsand harmingthe engine.
Runthe engineuntilthe fuel tankis emptyandit stops
due to lackof fuel.
Draincarburetorby pressingupwardon bowldrain,
locatedbelowthe carburetorcover (referto the
Tecumsehenginemanualfor moredetailedinstruc-
tion).
WARNING:Donotdraincarburetorif
usingfuel stabilizer.Neveruse engine
or carburetorcleaningproductsinthe
fuel tank or permanentdamagemay
occur.
NOTE:Fuelstabilizer(suchas STA-BIL)is anaccept-
ablealternativein minimizingtheformationof fuel gum
depositsduringstorage.Addstabilizerto gasolinein fuel
tankor storagecontainer.Alwaysfollowmixratiofoundon
stabilizercontainer.Runengineat least 10minutesafter
addingstabilizerto allow it to reachthe carburetor.Do not
draincarburetorif usingfuel stabilizer.
.Removethe sparkplugand pourone(1)ounceof
engineoilthroughthe sparkplugholeintothe cylinder.
Coversparkplugholewitha ragandcranktheengine
severaltimesto distributethe oil. Replacesparkplug.
NOTE:Referto the Tecumsehenginemanualfor more
informationonpreparingthe snowthrowerenginefor
storage.
Preparing Snow Thrower
• Whenstoringthe snowthrowerinan unventilatedor
metalstorageshed,care shouldbe takento rustproof
the equipment.Usinga lightoil or silicone,coatthe
equipment,especiallyanychains,springs,bearings
and cables.
• Removeall dirt fromexteriorof engineandequipment.
° Followlubricationrecommendationsin Maintenance
sectionof this manual.
• Storeequipmentina clean,dry area.
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Problem Cause Remedy
En n f r 1Chokenot nONposton 1 MovechoketoONposton
g e a stostat
2. Sparkplugwire disconnected. 2. Connectwire to sparkplug.
31Fuel tankemptyoi Stalefuel• 31 Filltankwithclean,freshgasolinel
Enginenot piirned. 41 Primeengineas instructed
OPeratingYou[SnowTh[ovver_
5 Fa it s k lu 5 Clean,adjustgap, orreplace
: u y par p g: •
6. Blockedfuel linel 6, Cleanfue!line,
7i Safetykeynotin ignitionon enginel ! 7: insertkeyfu!!yinto the swi!ch;
Engineruns erratic 1, UnitrunningonCHOKE, 1, Movechokeleverto OFFposition,
2, Blockedfuel lineor stalefuel,
3, Waterordirt infuel system,
4, Carburetoroutof adjustment,
2. Cleanfuel line;fill tankwithclean,
freshgasoline•
3. Drainfuel tank. Refillwith
freshfuel•
4. ContactMTDServiceCenter.
Engine oVerheats 1 carburetornotadjustedproperly 1 contact MTDservice center
Excessive 1. Loosepartsordamagedauger. 1. Stop engineimmediatelyand
Vibration disconnectsparkplugwire.Tighten
all boltsandnuts,If vibration
continues,haveunit servicedby a
MTDServiceCenter.
Loss of power 1• Sparkplugwire loose. 1• Connectandtightensparkplug
wire.
2 Gasca- venthole-lu--ed 2• Removeice andsnowfromgas
•_, v uu •I cap.Becertainventholeis clear.
I 3• ContactMTD ServiceCenter.
3, Exhaustport plugged,
Unitfails 1. Drivecontrolcablein needof adjust- 1. Adjustdrivecontrolcable.Referto
to propel itself ment. "MakingAdjustments".
2, Drivebeltlooseor damaged. 2. Replacedrivebelt.
Unitfails 1• Chuteassemblyclogged. 1• Stop engineimmediatelyand
to d scharclesnow I disconnectsparkplugWire.Clean
v I chuteassemby and ns deof auge
housingwith clean-outtool ora
stick
2• Foreignobjectlodgedin auger. 2, Stop engineimmediatelyand
disconnectsparkplugwire.
Removeobjectfromaugerwith
c ean-outtool ora stick.
3• Augercontrolcable inneedof adjust- ^ ..........
L_ Heferto Augerbontro lest on
ment• page11.
4 Augerbet looseor damaged
• • 4• Referto Maintenancesection.
5 Shearpin(s) sheared I 5. Repace w th newshearp n(s).
ili_iii/i_i/i!_i_/_ii/i i_i!/_ii_i_!!ii_
Shooting
NOTE:This section
addresses minor
service issues, For
further details,
a MTD authorized
service center or call
1 (800)800,7310 for
assistance.
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1. 731-2635 SnowRemovalToolMount
2. 684-04057 ImpellerAssembly,12"Dia.
3. 710-0347 HexScrew,3/846, 1.75,Gr5
4. 710-0451 Bolt,Carriage,5/16-18,.750Grl
5. 710-0604A Screw, 5/16-18,0.625
6. 710-0703 Screw,Carriage,1/4-20,.750,Gr5
7. 712-04063 Nut,FlangeLock,5/16-18,Nylon
8. 712-04064 Nut,FlangeLock,1/4-20,Nylon
9. 712-04065 Nut,FlangeLock,3/8-16,Nylon
10. 714-04040 CotterPin,Bow-tie
11. 725-0157 Cable,Tie,3/16x .05x 7.4
12. 726-04012 Nut,Push-on,.25 Dia
13. 731-04705 Chute,Adapter5" Dia
14. 732-0611 Spring,Extension,.38OD x 3.6
15. 736-0174 Washer,Wave,.625x.885x.015
16. 736-0242 Washer,Bell, .340x.872x.060
17. 736-0463 Washer,Flat, .25x.630x.0515
18. 731-2643 SnowRemovalTool
19. 738-0143 Screw,Shoulder,.498x.34,3/8-16
20. 738-0281 Screw,Shoulder,.625x.17,3/8-16
21. 738-04124A ShearPin, .25x 1.50
22. 741-0245 Bearing,HexFlangex .75ID
23. 741-0309 Bearing,Ball, .75IDx 1.85OD
24. 756-0981A FlatPulley,Idler, 2.75OD
25. 790-00075 Housing,Bearing,1.85ID
26. 790-00080 Bracket,AugerIdlerw/Brake
27. 618-04170 GearboxAssembly,Auger,22"
618-04171 GearboxAssembly,Auger,24"
618-04172 GearboxAssembly,Auger,26"
618-04173 GearboxAssembly,Auger,28"
28. 684-04067 HousingAssembly,Auger22"
684-04069 HousingAssembly,Auger24"
684-04071 HousingAssembly,Auger26"
684-04073 HousingAssembly,Auger28"
29. 684-04107 SpiralAssembly,LH
30. 684-04108 SpiralAssembly,RH
31. 731-04870" Spacer,1.25ODx.75 IDx 1.00
32. 736-0188 Washer,Flat,.76x 1.49x .06
33. 741-0493A Bushing,Flange,.80 IDx .91OD
34. 790-00087A Housing,1"HexBearing
35. 790-00117 ShavePlate,2.25 x 21.66
790-00120 ShavePlate,2.25 x 23.66
790-00121 ShavePlate,2.25 x 25.66
790-00118 ShavePlate,2.25 x 27.66
36. 784-5580 SlideShoe
37. 719-0319 Housing,Auger,RH Reduced
38. 719-0320 Housing,Auger,LH Reduced
39. 721-0179 Seal,Oil, .750ID
40. 741-0662 Bearing,Flange,.75x 1.0x .59
41. 710-0642 Screw,Self-tapping,1/4-20,0.750
42. 711-04286 Axle,Auger,22"
711-04285 Axle,Auger,24"
711-04284 Axle,Auger,26"
711-04283 Axle,Auger,28"
43. 714-0161 Key,Hi-pro3/16x 5/8
44. 715-04021 Pin, Dowel,.25 ODx 1.2
45. 717-04126 Shaft,Worm.75OD
46. 717-0528A Gear,Worm20T
47. 718-04071 Collar,Thrust
48. 721-0325 Plug, 1/4x.437
49. 721-0327 Seal,Oil, .75x1x.131
50. 736-0351 Washer,Flat,.760IDx 1.50D
51. 736-3084 Washer,Flat,.51x 1.12
52. 741-0663 Bearing,Flange,.75x 1.0x .925
53. 741-0661A Bearing,Flange,.75x 1.00x .975
54. 746-04230 ClutchCable,Auger,47.23"
55. 629-0071 ExtentionCord,110V
* Nonefoundbetweenspiralsonmodelswith22-inchaugerhousing.
* Onefoundbetweenspiralson modelswith24-inchaugerhousing.
* Twofoundbetweenspiralsonmodelswith26-inchaugerhousing.
* Threefound betweenspiralson modelswith28-inchaugerhousing.
NOTE: Snowthrowerfeaturesandcomponentsvaryby model.NOTall partslistedaboveandpictured
onthe previouspageare standardequipment.
Ilustra'
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1. 631-04133 HandleAss'y,LockLH
2. 631-04134A HandleAss'y,Lock, RH
3. 684-04106B HandleAss'y,EngagementLH
4. 684-04105A HandleAss'y,Engagement,RH
5. 710-0376 Screw,Self-tapping,5/16-18,.625
6. 710-0604A Screw,Self-tapping,5/16-18,1.0
7. 710-0606 Screw,Self-tapping,1/4-20,1.50
8. 710-1233 Screw,Machine,#10-24,1.375
9. 712-04063 Nut,FlangeLock,5/16-18,Nylon
10. 712-04064 Nut,FlangeLock,1/4-20,Nylon
11. 720-0223 Grip,0.5 IDx 3.45
12. 720-0274 Grip,1.0IDx 5.0
13. 732-04205 SpringLever,Shift
14. 735-0199A Bumper,Rubber,.62 ODx .22
15. 736-3015 Washer,Flat, .469x.875x.105
16. 738-04122 Screw,Shoulder,1/4-20,.437
17. 747-04243 Lever,Shift
18. 790-00100 Panel,Handle,(nocutout)C-Style
790-00101 Panel,Handle,(w/cutout) D-Style
19. 790-00187A Panel,SpeedSelect(5 FW,2 RV)
20. 684-04104 CrankAssembly,Chute
21. 710-0449 Screw,Carriage,5/16-18,2.25
22. 710-1260A Screw,5/16-18,0.75,Gr5
23. 714-0104 Pin, Cotter,.072x 1.13
24. 720-0201A CrankKnob,1.0Dia.x 3.2, Black
25. 720-04072 KnobAssembly,Black,5/16-18
26. 726-0100 Cap,Push,3/8 Rod
27. 735-0234 Grommet,.44IDx .94 ODx .50
28. 736-0185 Washer,Flat,.375x.738x.063
29. 736-0451 Washer,Saddle,320x .93x.060
30. 747-04263 Eye Bolt,ChuteCrank
31. 749-04138 Handle,Lower
32. 749-04141 Handle,Upper,RH
33. 749-04142 Handle,Upper,LH
34. 731-04912A Chute,Lower,5.0 Diameter
35. 710-0276 Bolt,Carriage,5/16-18,1.0
36. 710-04071 Bolt,Carriage,5/16-18,1.0
37. 710-0451 Bolt,Carriage,5/16-18,.750
38. 731-04426A Chute,Upper,w/Label
39. 725-04220 Wire Harness,Lamp
40. 741-0475 Bushing,Plastic,.380
41. 784-5647 Bracket,ChuteCrank
42. 731-04869 Chute,FlangeKeeper
43. 747-1136 Retainer,Lens
44. 725-1658 Lamp,Halogen,12V,27W
45. 725-1672 LensAssembly,Lamp
NOTE:A lampcannotbeaddedto a unitthatdidcomecomefactory-equippedwitha lamp.
NOTE: Snowthrowerfeaturesandcomponentsvaryby model.NOTall partslistedaboveandpictured
onthe previouspageare standardequipment.
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1. 656-04025A DiscAssembly,FrictionWheel
2. 684-04153 FrictionWheelAssembly,5.50D
3. 684-04154 SupportBracket,FrictionWheel
4. 684-04156 ShiftAssembly,Rod
5. 710-0627 HexScrew,5/16-24,.750,Gr5
6. 710-0788 Screw,1/4-20,1.000
7. 710-0896 Screw,1/4-14x .625
8. 712-04065 Nut,FlangeLock,3/8-16,Nylon
9. 712-0413 Nut,JamLock,5/8-18,Gr5, Nylon
10. 714-0126 Key,Hi Pro,3/16x 3/4 Dia.
11. 716-0104 E-ring,.500Dia.
12. 716-0136 E-ring,Retaining,.875Dia.
13. 716-0231 E-ring,.750Dia.
14. 717-04209 HexShaft,.8125,7-Tooth
15. 717-04230 Gear,80-Tooth
16. 726-0221 SpeedNut, .500
17. 732-0264 ExtensionSpring
18. 736-0242 Washer,Bell, .340x.872x.060
19. 736-0287 Washer,Flat, .793x 1.24x .060
20. 736-04161 Washer,Flat, .75x 1.00x .060
21. 738-04164A Pin,FrictionDisc
22. 741-04098 BallBearing,30x 55x 13
23. 738-04184A Screw,Shoulder,.37 x.105, 1/4-20
24. 738-0924A Screw,1/4-28,.375
25. 741-0245 Bearing,HexFlangex .75ID
26. 741-0563 Bearing,Ball, 17x 40 x 12
27. 746-04229 ClutchCable,Wheel,44.95"
28. 735-04054 Rubber,FrictionWheel,5.50D
29. 748-0190 Spacer,.508 IDx .75ODx .68
30. 756-0625 Roller,Cable
31. 790-00096 FrontGuideBracket,AugerCable
32. 790-00180 Frame
33. 790-00206A GuideBracket,AugerCable
34. 790-00207A GuideBracket,DriveCable
35. 790-00226 Cover,Frame
36. SeeChart WheelAssembly
37. 731-04873 Spacer,1.25x .75x 3.0
731-04877" Spacer,1.25x .75x 1.50
38. 738-04168 Axle,.75x 22"
39. 741-0919 Ball Bearing
40. 710-0106 HexScrew,1/4-20,1.25,Gr5
41. 710-0191 HexScrew,3/8-24,1.25,Gr8
42. 710-04520 HexScrew,5/16-24,1.25,Gr5
43. 710-0654A Screw,Seres,3/8-16,1.00
44. 710-1245B HexScrew,5/16-24,.875,Gr8
45. 712-04064 Nut, FlangeLock,1/4-20,Nylon
46. 726-04012 Nut, Push-on,.25Dia.
47. 731-04792A Cover,Belt
48. 732-04308 Spring,Torsion,.850 IDx .354
49. 736-0247 Washer,Flat,.406x 1.25x .157
50. 736-0119 Washer,Lock.3125
51. 736-0505 Washer,Flat,.34 x 1.50x .150
52. 748-04053 Pulley,Adapter,.75Dia.
53. 748-04112 Spacer,Shoulder,.317x.50x.102
54. 750-04303 Spacer,.875IDx 1.185OD
55. 750-04477 Spacer,.340x.750x.360
56. 754-04050 Belt,AugerDrive
57. 754-04088 Belt,WheelDrive
58. 756-04109 Pulley,AugerDrive,8.1x .5
59. 756-04113 Pulley,Half,Vx 2.600OD
60. 756-04179 Pulley,Half,1/4-Vx 1.50D
61. 790-00208 Idler Bracket,WheelDrive
62. 790-00230 Sleeve,BearingIdler
63. 750-04571 Spacer,Shoulder,.26 x.79x.538
* Foundonmodelswith22-inchaugerhousingonly.
WheelAssembly
634-04144
634-04143
634-04142
Wheel Size
13x4
13x5
15x5
RimOnly
634-04151
634-04151
634-04151
Tire Only
734-1732
734-1527
734-1859
Valve Only
734-0255
734-0255
734-0255
NOTE: Snowthrowerfeaturesandcomponentsvaryby model.NOTall partslistedaboveandpictured
onthe previouspageare standardequipment.
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR
The limitedwarrantysetforthbelowis givenby MTDLLCwithrespect
to newmerchandisepurchasedandusedin the UnitedStates,its
possessionsandterritories.
"MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsin materialandworkman-
shipfor a periodof two (2)yearscommencingonthe date of original
purchaseandwill,at itsoption,repairor replace,freeof charge,any
part foundto bedefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thislimitedwar-
rantyshallonlyapply if thisproducthasbeenoperatedand maintained
inaccordancewith the Operator'sManualfurnishedwiththe product,
andhas notbeensubjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,
accident,impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,
ordamagebecauseof otherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresulting
fromthe installationor useof any part,accessoryor attachmentnot
approvedby MTDfor use withthe product(s)coveredbythis manual
willvoid yourwarrantyas to any resultingdamage.
Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befree fromdefectsin materialand
workmanshipfor a periodof thirty (30)daysfromthe dateof purchase.
Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batter-
ies,belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,
snowthrowerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available,WITH
PROOFOF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service
dealer. To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages,
or contact MTD LLC at P.O.Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136-
0019, or call 1-800-800-7310or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our
Web site at www.mtdproducts.com.
Thislimitedwarrantydoesnot providecoverageinthe followingcases:
a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya
separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Referto applicablemanufacturer's
warrantyfor termsandconditions.
b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateoneyear
warranty.
c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchas lubricants,filters,blade
sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deck
adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationof the exteriorfinishdueto
useor exposure.
d. Servicecompletedby someoneotherthananauthorizedservice
dealer.
e. MTDdoesnot extendanywarrantyfor productssoldor exported
outsideof the UnitedStates,its possessionsandterritories,except
thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsof exportdistribution.
f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts.
g. Transportationchargesandservicecalls.
Noimplied warranty,including any implied warrantyof mer-
chantabilityof fitness for a particularpurpose,appliesafter the
applicableperiodof expresswrittenwarrantyaboveasto the
partsasidentified.Nootherexpresswarranty,whetherwrittenor
oral,exceptas mentionedabove,givenby anypersonor entity,
includinga dealeror retailer,withrespectto any product,shall
bindMTD.Duringthe periodof the warranty,the exclusiveremedy
is repairor replacementof the productas setforth above.
Theprovisionsasset forth inthiswarrantyprovidethesoleand
exclusiveremedyarisingfrom the sale.MTDshallnot be liable
for incidentalor consequentiallossordamageincluding,without
limitation,expensesincurredfor substituteor replacementlawn
careservicesor for rentalexpensesto temporarilyreplacea
warrantedproduct.
Somestatesdo notallowthe exclusionor limitationof incidentalor
consequentialdamages,or limitationsonhowlongan impliedwarranty
lasts,sothe aboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynot applyto you.
In noeventshallrecoveryof any kindbegreaterthanthe amountof the
purchasepriceof the productsold.Alteration of safety features of
the product shall void this warranty. Youassumethe risk andliability
for loss,damage,or injuryto you andyourpropertyand/orto othersand
theirpropertyarisingout of the misuseor inabilityto usethe product.
Thislimitedwarrantyshallnot extendto anyoneotherthan theoriginal
purchaserorto the personfor whomit was purchasedas a gift.
HOWSTATELAW RELATESTOTHIS WARRANTY:This limited
warrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,and youmayalsohaveother
rightswhichvaryfromstateto state.
IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchaseto obtain
warrantycoverage.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-800-800-7310, 1-330-220-4683