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Safety • Setp Up • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance

• Troubleshooting

• Parts Lists • Warranty

Models 2B5 & 295
Models E2B5 &E295

n le-StageSnowThrower
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY

RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS

CAREFULLY

BEFORE

OPERATION

Warning: This unit is equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor grass-coveredland unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.

PRINTEDIN U.S.A.

ForUSCustomers:MTDLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHiO44136-0019
ForCanadianCustomers:MTD ProductsLtd., P.O.BOX1386,KJTCHENER,
ON N2G4J1

FORMNO. 770-10540F
05/18/06

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 ......................................................
Safe Operation Practices ...................................
Setting Up Your Snow Thrower ..........................
Know Your Snow Thrower ..................................

3
4
6
7

Adjustments
& Maintenance
...........................
Off-Season Storage ..........................................
Trouble Shooting ..............................................
illustrated Parts Lists .......................................

10
12
13
14

Operating

Warranty ............................................................

Your Snow Thrower ...........................

Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU START ASSEMBLING
YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,
please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the
the model number and the serial number to the sample model
plate provided to the right. You can locate the model plate by
standing at the operating position and looking down at the
frame.

Model
Number
Num6ro
de mod61e

XXXXXXXXXXX

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Y_IIHUIMZrIN_//MTD
...........
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USA-www.mtdproducts.com
CAN-www.mtdcanada.
com

Serial
Num6ro

Number
de s6rier

XXXXXXXXXXX
MTD LLC
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
PRODUCTS LIMITED
KITCHENER, ON N2G 4Jl
1-800-800-7310
1-800-668-1238

Customer Support
Please do NOTretum
the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased,
without first contacting Customer Support.
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenanceof this unit,
please call a Customer Support Representative.
For US Customers: 1-330-220-4MTD (4683)or 1-800-800-7310
For Canadian Customers: 1-800-668-1238
Please have your unit's model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locate this information.
You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to processyour call.

i i l_I ii_ _ i _iii _! i _

_ii_ ii

1.KEEP AWAYFROMROTATING
AUGER 3.TO AVOIDTHROWNOBJECTS
IHJURIES,
CONTACT
WiTHAUGERCAHAMPUTATE NEVER
DIRECT
DISCHARGE
ATBYSTANDERS.
HAHOSAND FEET.
USEEXTRA
CAUTION
WHEHOPERATING
OH
GRAVELSURFACES.
2. DISEHGAGE
CLUTCH
LEVERS,
STOPEHGIHE,
ANDREMAIN
DEHIHD
HAHBLES
UNTIL
ALL 4. BEADOPERATOR'S
MAHUAL
MOVIHGPARTS
HAVESTOPPED
BEFORE
UHCLOGGiHG
ORSERViCIHG
MACHiHE.

WARNING
This symbol points
out importantsafety
instructionswhich, if
not followed,could
endangerthe personal
safety and/or property
of yourself and others.
Read and follow all
instructionsin this
manual before
attemptingto operate
this machine. Failure
to comply with these
instructionsmay result
in personalinjury.When
you see this symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!

Your Responsibility
Restrict the use of
this power machine to
persons who read,
understand and
follow the warnings
and instructions in this
manual and on the
machine.

WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can
result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failureto observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injuryor death.

Training

WARNING
This symbol points
out importantsafety
instructionswhich, if not
followed,could endanger
the personalsafetyand/
i or propertyof yourself
and others. Readand
follow all instructions
in this manual before

Preparation

1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the
machineandin the manual(s)beforeattemptingto
assembleand operate.Keepthis manualina safe place
forfutureand regularreferenceandfor ordering
replacementparts.
2. Be familiarwithall controlsandtheir properoperation.
Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethem quickly.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder14 yearsoldto operatethis
machine.Children14 yearsold andovershouldread
andunderstandthe operationinstructionsandsafety
rulesin thismanualand shouldbe trainedand supervised
bya parent.
4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithout
properinstruction.
5. Thrownobjectscan causeserious personalinjury.Plan
yoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof material
towardroads,bystandersandthe like.
6. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets andchildrenat least 75 feet
fromthe machinewhileit is in operation.Stopmachineif
anyoneentersthe area.
7. Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling,especially
when operatingin reverse.

attemptingto operate
this machine.Failure
to comply with these
instructionsmay result
in personalinjury.When
you see this symbol.
i HEED iTS WARNING!

1. Thoroughlyinspectthe area wherethe equipmentis to be
used. Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds, boards,
wiresand otherforeignobjects,whichcould be tripped over
or thrown bythe auger/impeller.
2. Alwayswearsafetyglasses or eye shieldsduringoperation
andwhile performingan adjustmentor repairto protectyour
eyes. Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan cause serious
injury to the eyes.
3. Do not operatewithoutwearingadequatewinterouter
garments.Do not wearjewelry, long scarvesor other
loose clothing,whichcould becomeentangledin moving
parts. Wearfootwearwhich will improvefooting on
slipperysurfaces.
4. Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacle
forall units withelectric startengines.
5. Adjustcollectorhousingheight to cleargravel or crushed
rock surfaces.
6. Disengageall control leversbeforestartingthe engine.
7. Neverattemptto makeany adjustmentswhileengineis
running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe
operator'smanual.
8,
Let engine andmachineadjustto outdoortemperature
beforestartingto clearsnow.
9. Toavoid personalinjury or propertydamage use
extremecare in handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremely
flammableand the vapors are explosive.Serious personal
injury can occur when gasolineis spilledon yourselfor
yourclothes,which can ignite.Washyourskin andchange
clothesimmediately.
a. Useonly an approvedgasolinecontainer.
b. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipes andothersources
of ignition.
c. Neverfuel machineindoors.
d. Neverremovegas cap or add fuel whilethe engineis
hot or running.
e. Allow engineto coolat leasttwo minutesbefore
refueling.
f. Neveroverfill fuel tank. Filltank to no morethan

Your Responsibility
i
Restrictthe use of
this power machine
i to personswho read,
understand and follow

Y2inch below bottomoffiller neckto providespace
for fuel expansion.
g. Replacegasolinecap andtighten securely.
h. If gasolineis spilled,wipe it off the engine and
equipment.Movemachineto anotherarea.Wait 5
minutesbeforestartingthe engine.
i. Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinside where

the warnings and
instructions in this
manual and on
the machine.

there is an openflame, sparkor pilot light (e.g.furnace,
waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).
j. Allow machineto cool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.

Operation

Maintenance

1. Do not put handsor feet near rotatingparts, inthe
auger/impellerhousingor chute assembly.Contactwiththe
rotating partscan amputatehandsand feet.
2. The auger/impellercontrol leveris a safetydevice.Never
bypassits operation.Doing so makesthe machineunsafe
and may causepersonalinjury.
3. The control leversmustoperateeasily in bothdirections
and automaticallyreturnto the disengagedpositionwhen
released.

& Storage

1. Nevertamper withsafetydevices.Checktheir proper
operationregularly.Referto the maintenanceand
adjustmentsectionsof this manual.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachine
disengageall control leversandstop the engine.Wait until
the auger/impellercome to a completestop.Disconnectthe
sparkplug wire and groundagainstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkbolts and screwsfor propertightness at frequent
intervalsto keepthe machinein safe workingcondition.
Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor any damage.
4. Do not changethe engine governorsettingor over-speed
the engine.The governorcontrols the maximumsafe
operatingspeed of the engine.
5. Snowthrowershaveplatesand skidshoesare subjectto
wearanddamage. For yoursafetyprotection,frequently
check all componentsand replacewith originalequipment
manufacturer's(OEM) parts only."Use of partswhich do
not meetthe original equipmentspecificationsmaylead to
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
6. Checkcontrols periodicallyto verify they engageand
disengageproperlyandadjust, if necessary.Referto the
adjustmentsection inthis operator'smanualfor instructions.
7. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
8. Observeproper disposallaws andregulationsfor gas, oil,
etc. to protectthe environment.
9. Priorto storing,run machinea few minutesto clearsnow
from machineand preventfreezeup of auger/impeller.
10. Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinside where
thereis an openflame, sparkor pilot lightsuch as a water
heater,furnace, clothesdryeretc.
11. Alwaysreferto the operator'smanualfor proper instructions
on off-seasonstorage.

4. Neveroperatewith a missing or damagedchuteassembly.
Keep all safetydevices in place andworking.
5. Neverrun an engine indoorsor ina poorly ventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand
deadlygas.
6. Do not operate machinewhileunderthe influenceof alcohol
or drugs.
7. Mufflerand engine becomehot andcan causea burn.Do
not touch.
8. Exerciseextremecaution when operatingon or crossing
gravel surfaces.Stay alert for hidden hazardsor traffic.
9. Exercisecautionwhen changingdirectionandwhile
operatingon slopes.
10. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards
windows,walls, cars etc. Thus, avoidingpossibleproperty
damageor personalinjury caused bya ricochet.
11.Neverdirectdischargeat children,bystandersandpets or
allowanyoneinfront of the machine.
12.Do not overloadmachinecapacityby attemptingto clear
snow at too fast of a rate.
13.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgood visibility or light.
Alwaysbe sure of yourfooting and keepa firmhold on the
handles.Walk, neverrun.
14.Disengagepowerto the auger/impellerwhen transporting
or not inuse.

Do not modify

15.Neveroperate machineat high transportspeeds on slippery
surfaces.Lookdown and behindand use carewhen

engine

Toavoid seriousinjury or death,do not modifyengine inany
backing up.
way.Tamperingwiththe governorsettingcan leadto a runaway
16. Ifthe machineshould startto vibrate abnormally,stop the
engineandcauseit to operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamper
engine,disconnectthe spark plug wire andground it against withfactorysettingof enginegovernor.
the engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairany
Notice regarding
Emissions
damage beforestartingandoperating.
Engineswhichare certifiedto complywithCaliforniaandfederal
17.Disengageall control leversand stop engine beforeyou
EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)
leave the operatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait
arecertified to operateon regularunleadedgasoline,and
until the auger/impellercomesto a completestop before
may includethe followingemissioncontrolsystems:Engine
uncloggingthe chute assembly,makingany adjustments,or Modification(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)if so equipped.
inspections.
Your Responsibility
18.Neverput yourhand inthe dischargeor collector openings.
Restrictthe useof this powermachineto personswho read,
Alwaysuse the clean-outtool providedto unclogthe
understandandfollowthe warningsandinstructionsinthis
dischargeopening.Do not unclogchute assemblywhile
manualandon the machine.
engine is running.Shutoff engine and remainbehind
handles until all movingparts havestoppedbefore
unclogging.
19.Use onlyattachmentsand accessoriesapprovedbythe
manufacturer(e.g.wheel weights,tire chains,cabs etc.).
20. Ifsituationsoccur whichare not coveredinthis manual,
use care and goodjudgment.Contactyour dealeror call
(800) 800-7310for assistanceandthe name of your nearest
servicingdealer..

WARNING
This symbol points
out importantsafety
instructionswhich, if not
followed,could endanger
the personalsafety and/
or propertyof yourself
and others. Read and
follow all instructions
in this manualbefore
attemptingto operate
this machine.Failure
to comply with these
instructionsmay result
in personal injury.When
you seethis symbol.
HEED iTS WARNING!

Your Responsibility
Restrict the use of
this power machine
to personswho read,
understandand follow
the warnings and
instructions in this
manual and on
the machine.

Positioning

the Upper Handle

1. Removepackingmaterial,if present.
2. Raisethe upper handlein the directionshownin
Figure1 untilit clicks intothe operatingposition.
Makesure notto pinchor crimpthe cable.
3. Tightenthe knobs.

Figure 1

Assembling the Discharge Chute

NOTE: This Operator's
Manual covers several
models.
Not all features referenced in this manual

For shippingreasons,the snow throwerhasbeen
packagedwith the upperchute pivotedall the waydown.
Topivot it upward,proceedas follows:
1. Turnthe chute untilthe chuteopeningis facing
straightahead.

are applicable to all
snow thrower models.

2. Removetheknob and carriageboltfrom the lower
chute. See Figure2.
3. Pivotthe upperchute upwardoverthe lip on the lower
chuteso that there is NOgap betweenthe upper
chuteand the lowerchute.
4. Re-securewith the hardwarejust removed. If installed
correctly,your snowthrowershouldlook like Figure3.

I NOTE: All references
i to left or right side of
the snow thrower is
from the operating
I position only.

IMPORTANT:Do not usethe chute handleto lift the
snowthrower

Figure 2
f

Chute Handle

i IMPORTANT:
i Do not use the
chute handle to lift
the snow thrower.

Figure 3

Recoil Starter

Primer
GasolineCap

Button (if equipped)

ChuteAssembly_

WARNING

Shave Plate

Spark Plug Access
Oil Fill
Auger

Figure 4

Choke

Lever

Auger

Activatingchoke controlclosesthechoke plateon
Whenengaged,the augersrotationdrawssnowinto the
carburetorand aids in startingengine.Referto the engine augerhousingand throwsit out the dischargechute.
manualpackedwith unitfor moredetailedinstructions.
Rubberpaddleson the augersalso aid in propellingthe
unitas they come in contactwith the pavement.

Primer

Auger Control

Depressingprimerforcesfueldirectlyinto engine's
carburetorto aid in cold-weatherstarting.Referto engine
manualpackedwith unitfor moredetailedinstructions.

Ignition

Key

The ignitionkeymust be insertedand snappedin place
in orderfor the engineto start. Removethe ignitionkeyto
preventunauthorizeduseof equipment.Do NOTattempt
to turn the key.

Recoil

Discharge

Starter
Starter

(if Equipped)

Usedto startengine with a 120Vpowersource.

Plug for Electric

Shave

Start

Plate

The shaveplatemaintainscontactwith pavementas
the snowthroweris propelled,allowingsnowclose to
pavement'ssurfaceto be discharged.

Requiresuseof a three-prongoutdoorextensioncord
and a 120Vpowersource.

Spark

Chute / Chute Handle

Rotatethe dischargechute to the left or right using
chute handle.Theangle of the dischargechutecontrols
the distancethat the snowis thrown.Tilt the discharge
chute up for greaterdistance;tilt downfor less distance.
Loosenthe hand knobon the side of the discharge
chuteto adjust.Tilt thechute to the desiredposition,
and tightenthe knob.

The starterhandleis usedto manuallystartthe engine.

Electric

Handle

Locatedon the upperhandle,the auger controlhandle
is usedto engageand disengagedriveto the auger.
Squeezethecontrol handleagainst theupper handleto
engageauger;releaseit to disengage.

Plug Cover

Removespark plugcover to accessspark plug.

Be familiar with
allthe controls on
tahesnow thrower
nd their proper
operation. Know how
to stop the machine
and disengage them
quickly.

Before Starting

_,ugerControl Handle

1. Thespark plug wirewas disconnectedfor safety.
Attachsparkplug wireto sparkplug beforestarting.

Recoil Starter

IMPORTANT:Forcompleteand detailedengine
starting,stoppingand storinginstructions,it is
recommendedthat you readthe engine manualalso
includedwith this unit.

Primer

Gas and Oil Fill-Up

Cap

1. Checkoil and gasolineleveland add if necessary.
Followrelatedinstructionsin the separateengine
manualpackedwith yoursnow thrower.

WARNING

Read, understand,
and follow all instructions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before

Electric

ignition.
The electric starter
must be used with a
properly grounded
three-prong
receptacle at all
times to avoid the
i possibility of electric
i shock. Follow all
i instructionscarefully
prior to operating the
electric starter.

Starter

Figure 5

1. Insertignitionkey intoslot.

Use extreme care

or while the engine
i is hot or running.
i Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of

Cap Plug

To Start Engine
2. Nowfollow the instructionsbelowas it pertainsto
yourunit. See Figure4 for locationof controls

extremely flammable
and the vapors are
i explosive. Neverfuel
the machine indoors

Ele(
Starter |
Button if equipped) l

handlinggasoline. Gasoline is
ARNING:Use
extremecare
when
extremely
flammable
and the vapors
are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoorsor while the engineis hot or
running.Extinguish cigarettes, cigars,
pipesand other sources of ignition.

operating.

when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is

Key

Gasoline _

9. Pushstarterbuttonto crank engine.As youcrank the
engine,movechoke leverto FULLchokeposition.
10.Whenenginestarts,releasestarterbutton,and move
chokegraduallyto OFR if enginefalters,movechoke
immediatelyto FULLand thengraduallyto OFR

(if so equipped)

WARNING:The electricstarter must

11.Whendisconnectingthe powercord, always unplug
from the three-prong receptacle first, and then
from the snow thrower.

three-prong
be
used withreceptacleat
a properly grounded
all times to
avoid the possibilityof electric shock.
Follow all instructionscarefullyprior
to operating the electric starter.

Recoil

Starter

1. Movechokeleverto FULLchokeposition(coldengine
start).

1. Theelectricstarteris equippedwith a grounded
three-wirepowercord and plug,and is designedto
operateon 120volt AC householdcurrent.

2. If engineiswarm,placechokein OFF positioninstead
of FULL.

2. Determinethat your housewiringis a three-wire
groundedsystem.Ask a licensedelectricianif you
are notcertain.

3. Pushprimerbuttonslowlytwo or threetimes forcold
enginestart.

3. If your home wiringsystem is not a three-wire
grounded system, do not usethis electricstarter
underany conditions.

NOTE:Alwayscovervent hole in primerbuttonwhen
pushing.Additionalprimingmaybe necessaryfor first
start if temperatureis below150F (-90C).

4. If your home electricalsystemis grounded, but
a three-holereceptacleis not available,one should
be installedby a licensedelectricianbeforeusingthe
electricstarter.

5. Graspstarterhandleand pull rope out slowly,until it
pullsslightlyharder.Let rope rewindslowly.

4. If engineiswarm,pushprimerbuttononlyonce.

6. Pull starterhandlerapidly.Do notallowhandleto snap
back.Allowit to rewindslowlywhilekeepinga firm
hold on the starterhandle.

5. If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle,
proceedas follows:

7. As enginewarmsup and beginsto operateevenly,
rotatechoke leverslowlyto OFF position.If engine
falters,returnto FULLchoke,then slowlymoveto OFF
position.

6. MoveChokeControlto "Full"position.
7. Pushprimerslowly,three(3) times, makingsure to
covervent hole whenpushing.
8. Connectpowercord to switch boxon dash panel.
Plugthe otherend of powercord intoa three-prong
120-volt,grounded,AC receptacle.

To Stop Engine

Operating Tips

1. To stopengine,turnignitionkey counter-clockwise.
Disconnectthe sparkplug wirefrom the spark plug
to preventaccidentalstartingwhile equipmentis
unattended.

1. Dischargesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.
Slightlyoverlapeachpreviouslyclearedpath.
2. Lifting up on the handlewill allowthe rubberon the
augersto propelthe snowthrowerforward.Pushing
downwardon the handlewill raisethe augersoff the
groundand stop forwardmotion.

To help preventpossiblefreeze-up of starter,
proceedas follows:
1. Runenginefor a few minutesbeforestoppingto help
dry off anymoistureon the engine.

NOTE: Excessiveupwardpressureon the handlewill
result in prematurewearon the rubberauger blades
whichwouldnot be coveredbywarranty.

2. Electric Starter (optional}: Connectpowercordto
switch boxon engine,thento 120volt AC receptacle.
With the enginerunning,pushstarterbutton and spin
the starterfor severalseconds.The unusualsound

3. Runthe enginefor a few minutesbeforestoppingto
help dry anymoistureon the engine.

madeby spinningthe starterwill not harmengine or
starter. Disconnectthe powercordfrom receptacle
first, and then from switchbox.

4. Cleanthe snowthrowerthoroughlyafter each use.

WARNING

3. RecoilStarter: Withenginerunning,pullstarterrope
witha rapid,continuousfullarmstrokethreeor four
times.Pullingthestarterropewillproducea loudclatteringsound,whichis notharmfulto theengineor starter.

Muffler,
engine
and
surroundingareas
become hot and

4. Wipeall snowand moisturefrom the carburetorcover
in the areaof thecontrol levers.Also, movecontrol
levers backand forth severaltimes. Leavechoke

cause
aburn:
Do not touch,

control inthe FULLchoke position.
5. Removeignitionkey and disconnectsparkplug wireto
preventaccidentalstarting.

Operating

the Snow Thrower

The pitch of thechute assemblycontrolstheangle at
which the snowisthrown.Adjust the chuteassemblyby
followingthe instructions
below.
1. Loosenthewing knobfoundon the left sideof the
chute assemblyand pivot the upperchute upwardor
downwardto the desiredpitch.Retightenthe wing
knob beforeoperatingthe snowthrower.

IMPORTANT:
For complete and
detailed engine
starting, stopping and
storing instructions,
it is recommended

2. Positionthe chuteassemblyopeningby usingthe
Chute Handleto throwthe snowin thedesireddirection. See Figure6.

.._

J
Figure 6

that you read the
_=nginemanual also
includedwith
this unit.
NOTE:
Excessive upward
pressure on the
handle will result in
premature wear
on the rubber
auger blades which
would not be covered
by warranty.

Shave Plate
_

any adjustments while the engineis
ARNING:NEVERattempt to make
running,exceptwherespecified
in the
operator'smanual.

1. Tocheckthe adjustmentof the shaveplate,placethe
uniton a levelsurface.The wheels,shaveplateand
augersshouldall contact levelsurface.Notethat if the
shaveplateis adjustedtoo high,snowmay blowunder
the housing.If the shaveplatewearsout excessively,
or the unit doesnot self-propel,the shaveplatemay
be too lowand needsto be adjusted.
NOTE:On newunits or units with a newshaveplate
installed,the augersmay be slightlyoff theground.

MaintenanCe

2. Toadjust,tip the snowthrowerback sothat it restson
the handle.Loosenthe four lock nutsand boltswhich
securethe shaveplateto the housing.See Figure7.
Movethe shaveplateto desiredpositionand retighten
the nuts and bolts securely.

Replacing

Theshaveplate isattachedto the bottomof theauger
housingand is subjectto wear.It shouldbe checked
periodically.Thereare two wearingedgesand the shave
platecan be reversed.Referto Figure7.Toreplaceor
reversethe shaveplateproceedas follows.

WARNING
Disconnect the
spark plug wire
and ground it against
the engine to prevent
unintended starting.

Figure 7

Removethecarriageboltsand hexlocknuts which
attachit to the snowthrowerhousing.

2. Installnewshaveplate(or reverse),makingsurethe
headsof thecarriageboltsare on the insideof the
housing.
,

NEVER attempt
to make any
adjustments while
I the engine is
running, except
where specified in
the operator's
manual.

Adjustthe shaveplateaccordingto instructionsabove

4. Tightensecurely.

Control

Cable

As a resultof both thecontrolcable and thedrive belt
stretchingdue to wear,periodicadjustmentsmaybe
necessary.

If the augerseemsto hesitatewhenrotatingwhilethe
enginemaintainsa constantspeed,an adjustmentis
necessary.Proceedas follows:
Theupper hole inthe control handleprovidesfor an
adjustmentin cabletension.Toadjust,disconnectthe
end of controlcablefrom the bottomhole in the control
handleand reinsertit in the upper hole.Insertthe cable
from theoutsideas shownin Figure8. Testthe snow
throwerto seeif thereis a noticeabledifference.

Before servicing,
repairing, or
inspecting,
disengage the
control bail and
stop engine. Wait
i until all moving
i parts have come to a
complete stop.

Shave Plate

Figure 8

Carburetor
,__

be made to the enginewhile the engine
WARNING:If
any
adjustments
needto
is running(e.g.
carburetor),
keep
clear of all moving parts.Be careful of
muffler, engine and other surrounding
heated surfaces.

1. Referto the separateengine manual,packedwith
yourunit, for carburetoradjustmentinformation.

Replacing
_il

Belt

or inspecting,disengage the control
ARNING:Before
servicing,repairing,
bail
and stop engine.Wait
until all
moving parts have come to a complete
stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and
ground it against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.

Removethe beltcover by removingfive hexscrews.See
Figure9. Thensimplypull the beltoff by graspingit from
the bottomof the augerpulleyand pullingoff. Onceyou
removethe beltfrom the pulleys,youcan pushdownon
the idler pulleyto releasethe belt from underbelt keeper.
To replacethe beltfollow theseinstructionsand referto
Figure10:

Maintenance

1. Pushdownon the Idlerpulley.
2. Putbelton top of the augerpulleyunderbelt keeper.

Figure 9

3. Threadbeltaroundengine pulley.
4. Pushbeltoverbottomof augerpulley.
Reinstallthe belt cover removedearlier.

Before servicing,

repairing,
or nspect,

Engine

ing, disengage the

1. Referto the separateenginemanualfor aNengine
maintenanceprocedures.

controlbailandstop

2. Checkengineand snowthrowerfrequentlyfor loose
hardware,and tightenas needed.

Lubrication

/
/

Lubricatepivotpoints on the controlhandleand the
extensionspringat the end of the controlcable with a
light oil once everyseasonand beforestorageof the
snow throwerat the end of the season.

/
/

engine; Wait until
moving parts have
come to a complete

stop;Disconnect
and
ground it against the
engine tO prevent

unintended starting:

Replacing

Auger Paddies

The snowthrowerauger'srubber paddlesare subjectto
wearand shouldbe replacedif any signsof excessive
wear is present.

Figure 10

IMPORTANT:Do NOTallowthe auger'srubberpaddles
to wearto the pointwhereportionsof the metal auger
itself cancome in contact with the pavement.Doingso
can result in seriousdamageto your snowthrower.

IMPORTANT:DONOT
allow the augerlsrubber
paddles to wearto the point
wheie portio0softhe metal
auger itselfcan Comein
contact with the pavement.
Doing SOCanresultin
serious damagetOyour

Tochangethe rubberpaddles,proceedas follows:
1. Removethe existingrubberpaddlesby unthreadingthe
self-tappingscrewswhich securethemtothe auger.
See Figure11.
2. Securethe replacementrubberpaddlesto the auger
usingthe hardwareremovedearlier.

Figure 11

Observethe following,whenpreparingyour snow
throwerfor off-seasonstorage:
• Drainfuel intoan approvedcontaineroutdoors,away
from anyopen flame.Allowengine to cool. Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,pipesand other sources
of ignitionpriorto drainingfuel. Fuelleft in engine
duringwarmweatherdeterioratesand willcause
seriousstartingproblems.
If unitis to be storedover30 days,preparefor
storageas instructedin the separateenginemanual
packedwithyour unit.
Runengine untilfueltank is emptyand enginestops
due to lack of fuel.
Removegasolinefromcarburetorand fuel tank to
preventgum depositsfrom formingon these parts
and causingpossiblemalfunctionof engine.

WARNING
Never store snow
i thrower with fuel
in tank indoors or
in poorly ventilated
areas, where fuel
fumes may reach an
open flame, spark
or pilot light as on a
furnace, water heater,
i clothes dryer or gas
, appliance.
Drain fuel into an

Draincarburetorby pressingupwardon bowldrain,
locatedbelowthecarburetorcover.
• Fuelstabilizers,such as STA-BIL®,are an acceptable alternativein minimizingthe formationof fuel
gumdepositsduring storage.Do notdrain carburetor
if usinga fuel stabilizer.
• Wipeequipmentwith an oiled ragto preventrust.
• Removesparkplug and pour one ounceof engine
oil throughsparkplug hole into cylinder.Coverspark
plug hole with rag.Crankengine severaltimesto
distributeoil. Replacespark plug.
• Followthe lubricationrecommendationsfoundin the
MaintenanceSection.
Alwaysstorethe snowthrowerin a clean,dry area.

approved container
outdoors, away from
any open flame. Be
certain engine is
i cool. Do not smoke.
Fuel left in engine
during warm weather
deteriorates and
will cause serious
starting problems.
Do not drain
carburetor if using
fuel stabilizer.
Never use engine or
carburetor cleaning
i products in the fuel
tank or permanent
damage may occur.

Problem
Fn_ n_fn _ tn _tnd
_-=

Cause
[ 11

" " "!" ""

ChOkenot inON position:

Remedy
1

Spark plugwiredisconnected.

2: Connectwlre to spark plug.

Fue!tank emptyor stale fuel.

&Fill tank with cleanlfreShgaSoiinel

Enginenot primed.

,Primeengineas instructedin

op ia,
ngYoui
Sniw
Th!o ei

5 FaultySparkplug

Engine runs erratic

MoveChoketo ON post on

Clean;adjust gap,or replace:

61Blocked fuel linei

Cleanfuel !inel

safety key notin ignitionon engine,
8. Fue Shut-offva ve c osed. (f

7 !nser!keyfu! Yint° ,heswitch:
8. Open rue shut-df va re:

1. Unit runningon CHOKE.

1. Movechoke leverto OFFposition.

2. Blockedfuel line or stalefuel.

2. Cleanfuelline; fill tank with clean,
freshgasoline.

3. Wateror dirt in fuelsystem.

3. Drainfueltank. Refillwith
freshfuel.

4. Carburetorout of adjustment.

4. ContactServiceCenter.

NOTEi ThiSsection
addresses minor
service issues: For
further details, contact
customer assistancel

Eng ne overheats

1 Carburetornot adjustedpropery

1 ContactServce Center

Excessive
Vibration

1. Looseparts or damagedauger.

1. Stopengine immediatelyand
disconnectsparkplugwire.Tighten
all boltsand nuts.If vibration
continues,haveunit servicedby a
ServiceCenter.

Loss of power

I
•

Unit fails
to propel itself

Unit fails
to d scharge snow

1, Sparkplugwire loose.

1. Connectand tightenspark plug

2. Gas capvent hole plugged.

wire.
2. Removeice and snow from gas

3 Exhaustport plugged

cap. Be certa n vent hole is clear.
3 ContactServiceCenter

1. Drivecontrolcane in needof adjust-

1. Adjustdrivecontrolcane. Referto

merit.
2. Drivebelt looseor damaged.

"Adjustments".
2. Replacedrive belt.

1, Chute assemblyclogged.

1. Stopengine immediatelyand
disconnectspark plugwire. Clean
chuteassemblyand insideof
augerhousingwith clean-outtool

2. Foreignobjectlodged in auger.

3. Auger beltlooseor damaged.

or a stick.
2, Stopengine immediatelyand
disconnectspark plugwire.
Removeobject from auger.
3, Referto Maintenancesection

ii i _iI_ ii

iVlodel/iVlodele

2B5-295

NOTE:Snowthrowerfeatures/componentsvary bymodel. NOTall partslisted aboveand picturedon the previouspageare standardequipment.
REMARQUE:Lescaract_ristiques/composants
des souffleusesvarientd'un module& un autre. Lespi_ces_num_r_esci-dessuset illustr_es
surla
pagepr_c_dentene sont pas TOUTESfourniesen serie.

Model/Modele
REF
NO,
N° DE
RI_F
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52

PART
NO,
N ° DE
PI_:CE
629-0071
710-0409
710-0627
710-0654A
710-0751
710-1003
712-04064
726-0154
726-0201
726-0205
731-2825
736-0119
736-0242
747-04236
750-04297B
751-0535
751-10023
751-10278
754-0101A
756-0416B
756-04232
790-00216
790-00134
7511152847
7512B1476
734-04225
684-04168
735-04033
710-0896
735-04032
684-04025A
710-0642
710-0653
712-0896
710-0352
712-04063
726-0299
736-0326
736-0329
736-0176
741-04188
684-04227
748-0234
738-0924A
790-00249
790-00283
790-00045A
710-0106
756-0625
684-04228
750-04571
722-3022

2B5-295

DESCRIPTION

Extension Cord 10 Ft.
Hex Bolt 5/16-24 x 1.75
Hex L-Bolt 5/16-24 x .75 Gr. 5
Hex Wash HD Tap Scr 3/8-16 x .88
Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x .62 Gr. 5
Hex Wash B-Tapp Scr #10 x .62" Lg.
Hex L-Flanged Nut 1/4-20 Gr. F Nylon
Push Mount Tie
Push Speed Nut
Hose Clamp
Choke Knob
L-Wash 5/16 ID
Flat Washer .340 ID x .872 OD x .060
Gas Tank Wire Support
Spacer .875 x .320 x 1.10
Fuel Line
Fuel Tank 2 Quart
Cap-Fuel
V-Belt 1/2 x 35.0" Lg.
Pulley Half .625 ID x 2.25 OD
Pulley 1/2 x 6,0" OD
Engine Bracket
Gas Tank Support Bracket
Primer Hose Line
Primer
Wheel, 7.0 x 1.5 Lug
Idler Pulley (1/4" hole)
Rubber Paddle
Hex B-Tap Scr 1/4-28 x .25" Lg
Rubber Spiral-Crescent
Auger Ass'y 21" w/Solid Shaft
Thd Forming Scr. 1/4-20 x .75 Lg.
Hex Wash HD Tapp Scr 1/4-20 x .375
Hex Ins Jam L-Nut 1/4-28
Hex Tap Scr. 1/4-14 x .375" Lg.
Flange Locknut 5/16-18 Gr. F, Nylon
Push Cap x 1/2" Rod
Flat Washer .50 ID x 1.00 OD x .125
L-Wash 1/4 ID
Flat Washer .25 ID x .93 OD x .125
Ball Bearing .625 x 37 x 12.63
Auger Assembly Housing
Shoulder Spacer .25 THK
Hex Shld.Scr.1/4-28 x .375
Bearing Cup
Idler Bracket
Belt Cover
Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 1.25 Gr. 5 Special
Cable Guide Roller
Auger Assembly
Shld. Spacer .260 x .785 x .538
Tape

Corde a ralonge de 10 pi de Ig.
Boulon hex. 5/16-24 x 1,75
Boulon hex 5/16-24 x 0,75 Qual. 5
Vis autotaraudee 3/8-16 x 0,88
Boulon hexagonale 1/4-20 x 0,62 Qual. 5
Vis taraud6e nO. 10 x 0,62 po de Ig.
Contre-ecrou a embase 1/4-20 Qual. F nylon
Tige de poussoir
Ecrou rapide d'enfoncer
Collier
Manette de volet de d6part
Rondelle frein 5/16 DI
Rondelle plate 0,340 DI x 0,872 DE x 0,060
Fil de support - reservoir a carburant
Entretoise 0,875 x 0,320 x 1,10
Ligne d'essence
R6servoir de carburant de 2 quarts
Capuchon d'essence
Courroie trapezdidale 1/2 x 35,0 po de Ig
Moitie poulie 0,625 DI x 2,25 DE
Poulie 1/2 x 6,0" DE
Support du moteur
Support de reservoir de carburant
Ligne d'amorgeur
Amor_:eur
Roue, 7,0 x 1,50 Lug
Poulie du tendeur (trou 1/4 po)
Pale en caoutchouc
Vis taraud6e a t_te hexagonale 1/4-28 x 0,25
Spirale en caoutchouc - croissant
Ens. de la tariere de 21 po avec arbre solide
Vis taraud6e 1/4-20 x 0,75 Ig.
Vis auto-taraudeuse hexagonale 1/4-20 x 0,375
Contre-6crou de blocage 1/4-28
Vis taraud6e 1/4-14 x 0,375 po de Ig.
Contre-ecrou a embase 5/16-18 Qual. F, nylon
l_crou pour tige de 1/2 po
Rondelle plate 0,50 DI x 1,0 DE x 0,125
Rondelle frein 1/4 DI
Rondelle plate 0,25 DI x 0,93 DE x 0,125
Roulement a billes 0,625 x 37,0 x 12,63
Logement de la tariere
Entretoise epaul6e
Vis a epaulement 1/4-28 x 0,375
Roulement a cuvette
Support du tendeur
Couvercle de courroie
Visa t_te hex. 1/4-20 x 1,25 Qual. 5 Special
Guide du c&ble
Ensemble de la tariere
Entretoise 0,260 x 0,785 x 0,538
Bande
31A-2951
5.18.06

NOTE: Fora properworkingmachine,use FactoryApprovedParts. V-beltsare designedto engageand disengage safely.A substitute(non OEM)V-beltcan be dangerousby notdisengagingcompletely.
REMARQUE:N'utilisezque descourroieshomologu_espar I'usine. Les courroiestrap_zdldalessontcon_ues
pour un embrayageet un d_brayagesans danger. Eemploid'une courroiede remplacement(sans I'_tiquette
d'_quipementd'origine)peuts'avererdangereuxsi cette courroiene sed_brayepascompl_tement.

For parts and/or
accessories refer to
customer support on
page 2.
Adressez-vous au
,,Service apr_s-vente>,
la page 2 pour ce qui
-oncerne les pi_ces
et/ou accessoires.

iVlodel/iVlodele 2B5-295

_11)

REF
NO.
N° DE
R#:F

PART
NO.
N° DE
PIt_CE

DESCRIPTION

684-04127

Lower Chute Ass'y (Incl. #37-40)

710-04071

Carriage Screw 5/16-18 x 1.0

710-0451

Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .75

Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 0,75

712-04063

Contre-6crou

731-04388A

Flange Locknut 5/16-18 Gr. F, Nylon
Chute Handle

731-04354A

Upper Chute

710-04532

Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.0 Gr. 5

Goulotte d'6jection sup_rieur
Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 2,0 Qual. 5

720-04072

725-0157

Handle Knob Assembly
Cable Tie

Attache-cAble

747-04159

Bail-Gull Wing

Manette de commande

749-04106

Upper Handle-Gull Wing

Guidon sup6rieur

684-0178

Mitten Grip Bracket Ass'y

Support - poign6e de d6marreur

684-04032

Shroud Yellow, Elec. Start

Capot jaune, demarreur 61ec.

684-04029

Shroud Black, Elec. Start, 5 HP

Capot noir, demarreur 61ec., 5 HP

684-04211

Shroud Grey, Elec. Start

Capot gris, demarreur 61ec.

684-04030

Shroud Black, Elec. Start, 7 HP

Capot noir, demarreur 61ec., 7 HP

710-0895

Hex Tapp Scr 1/4 x .75" Lg.

Vis taraud6e & t6te hex de 1/4 x 0,75 po de Ig

710-1003

Vis taraudee no. 10 x 0,62 po de Ig.

710-1090

Hex Wash B-Tapp Scr #10 x .62" Lg.
Hex Scr..312-18 x 1.250

710-1882

Hex Scr. 5/16-18 x 1.50 Gr. 5

Vis hexagonal 5/16-18 x 1,50 Qual. 5

710-3083

Hex Scr. 5/16-18 x 1.375 Gr. 5

Vis hexagonal 5/16-18 x 1,375 Qual. 5

712-0252

Hex Nut 5/8-32 x. 12 Special

Ecrou & six pans 5/8-32 x 0,12 sp_ciale

725-2018

Contacteur d'allumage

736-0225

Key Switch-Electric
L-Washer Internal

736-0400

Flat Washer .218" ID x .62" OD

Rondelle plate 0,218" Dt x 0,62" DE

736-0451

Saddle Wash..320

Rondelle selle 0,320 DI x 0,937 DE

7510009636

Recoil Handle, Mitten

Poign6e du demarreur

710-0134

Carriage Bolt 1/4-20 x .62

Boulon ordinaire 1/4-20 x 0,62

710-3008

Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x .75" Lg. Gr. 5

Boulon hex. 5/16-18 x 0,75 po de Ig. Qual. 5

712-04064

Contre-6crou

731-1033

Hex L-Flanged Nut 1/4-20 Gr. F Nylon
Shave Plate

736-0176

Flat Washer .25 ID x .93 OD x .125

Rondelle plate 0,25 DI x 0,93 DE x 0,125

746-04237

Control Cable

CAble de la commande

749-04114

Lower Handle

Guidon inf6rieur

725-0201

Ignition Key

Clavette

684-0190

Couvercle de bougie

731-04127

Spark Plug Cover
Lower Chute 5" Dia

731-04353

Ring-Lower Chute

Bague - goulotte d'ejection inf_rieur

731-04886

Chute Adapter 5" Dia

Adaptateur de la goulotte 5 po de dia.

732-04111

Chute Adjustment

Ressort d'ajustement

732-0357A

Extension Spring .33 OD x 1.12 Lg.

Ensemble de la goulotte inf. comp. les nos. 37 ou 40)
Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 1,0

& embase 5/16-18 Qual. F, nylon

Poign6e - goulotte d'6jection

Bouton

Start

de suspension

Vis hexagonal 0,312-18 x 1,250

For parts and/or
accessories refer to
customer support on
page 2.
Adressez-vous au

- d6marreur 61ectrique

Rondelle frein interne
ID x .937 OD

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