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Safety • Setp Up • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

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Models 2B5 & 295

Models E2B5 &E295

n le-StageSnowThrower

iMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunit is equippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush-

coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).

If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbemaintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theStateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw

(Section4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester

for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

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

Safety Labels ...................................................... 3

Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4

Setting Up Your Snow Thrower .......................... 6

Know Your Snow Thrower .................................. 7

Operating Your Snow Thrower ........................... 8

Contents

Adjustments & Maintenance ........................... 10

Off-Season Storage .......................................... 12

Trouble Shooting .............................................. 13

illustrated Parts Lists ....................................... 14

Warranty ............................................................ 18

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING

YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,

please locatethe model plate on the equipmentand copy the

the model number andthe serial number to the sample model

plate provided to the right. You can locatethe model plate by

standing at the operatingposition and looking down at the

frame.

Model Number Serial Number

Num6ro de mod61e Num6ro de s6rier

XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

MTD LLC

•,,A .... m,,,.\f CLEVELAND, OH 44136

Y_IIHUIMZrIN_//MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED

........... UL KITCHENER, ON N2G 4Jl

USA-www.mtdproducts.com 1-800-800-7310

CAN-www.mtdcanada. com 1-800-668-1238

Customer Support

Please do NOTretum the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased,

without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou havedifficulty assembling this product or have any questionsregarding the controls, operationor 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

Pleasehaveyour unit's model number and serial number ready when you call. See previoussection to locate this information.

Youwill be asked to enterthe serial number in order to processyour call.

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1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGAUGER

CONTACTWiTHAUGERCAHAMPUTATE

HAHOSAND FEET.

2. DISEHGAGECLUTCHLEVERS,STOPEHGIHE,

ANDREMAINDEHIHDHAHBLESUNTILALL

MOVIHGPARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFORE

UHCLOGGiHGORSERViCIHGMACHiHE.

3.TO AVOIDTHROWNOBJECTSIHJURIES,

NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGEATBYSTANDERS.

USEEXTRACAUTIONWHEHOPERATINGOH

GRAVELSURFACES.

4. BEADOPERATOR'SMAHUAL

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WARNING

This symbolpoints

out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if

not followed,could

endangerthe personal

safetyand/or property

of yourself andothers.

Readandfollowall

instructionsinthis

manualbefore

attemptingto operate

this machine.Failure

to complywiththese

instructionsmay result

in personalinjury.When

you see this symbol.

HEED ITS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use of

this power machineto

personswho read,

understand and

followthe warnings

and instructionsin this

manualand on the

machine.

WARNING

This symbolpoints

out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if not

followed,could endanger

the personalsafetyand/

i or propertyof yourself

andothers. Readand

followall instructions

inthis manualbefore

attemptingto operate

this machine.Failure

to complywiththese

instructionsmay result

in personalinjury.When

you see this symbol.

i HEED iTS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

i Restrictthe use of

this power machine

i to personswho read,

understand andfollow

the warnings and

instructionsin this

manualand on

the 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 operationin 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 andfeet andthrowing objects.

Failureto observe the followingsafety instructionscould result inserious injuryor death.

Training

1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the 1.

machineandin themanual(s)beforeattemptingto

assembleand operate.Keepthis manualina safe place

forfutureand regularreferenceandfor ordering

replacementparts. 2.

2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheir properoperation.

Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethem quickly.

3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis

machine.Children14 yearsold andovershouldread

andunderstandtheoperationinstructionsandsafety 3.

rulesin thismanualand shouldbe trainedand supervised

bya parent.

4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithout

properinstruction.

5. Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Plan 4.

yoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof material

towardroads,bystandersandthe like.

6. Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenat least 75feet 5.

fromthe machinewhileit is in operation.Stopmachineif

anyoneentersthe area. 6.

7. Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling,especially 7.

whenoperatingin reverse.

8,

9.

Preparation

Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentis to be

used. Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,

wiresand otherforeignobjects,whichcouldbetripped over

orthrownbythe auger/impeller.

Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldsduringoperation

andwhile performinganadjustmentorrepairto protectyour

eyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan cause serious

injuryto the eyes.

Do notoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinterouter

garments.Do notwearjewelry,longscarvesorother

looseclothing,whichcould becomeentangledin moving

parts.Wearfootwearwhich willimprovefootingon

slipperysurfaces.

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 propertydamage use

extremecare in handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremely

flammableand thevaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonal

injurycan occur whengasolineisspilledon yourselfor

yourclothes,which canignite.Washyourskin andchange

clothesimmediately.

a. Useonly an approvedgasolinecontainer.

b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars, pipesandothersources

of ignition.

c. Neverfuel machineindoors.

d. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhilethe engineis

hotor running.

e. Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbefore

refueling.

f. Neveroverfill fuel tank. Filltankto nomorethan

Y2inch below bottomoffiller neckto providespace

for fuel expansion.

g. Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.

h. If gasolineis spilled,wipe itoff theengineand

equipment.Movemachineto anotherarea.Wait5

minutesbeforestartingthe engine.

i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere

there is an openflame, sparkor pilot light (e.g.furnace,

waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).

j. Allowmachineto cool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.

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Operation

1. Do notput handsor feet nearrotatingparts,inthe

auger/impellerhousingorchute assembly.Contactwiththe

rotating partscan amputatehandsand feet.

2. Theauger/impellercontrolleveris a safetydevice.Never

bypassits operation.Doingso makesthe machineunsafe

and maycausepersonalinjury.

3. Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasily in bothdirections

and automaticallyreturnto the disengagedpositionwhen

released.

4. Neveroperatewith a missingordamagedchuteassembly.

Keep allsafetydevicesin placeandworking.

5. Neverrun anengineindoorsor ina poorly ventilatedarea.

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand

deadlygas.

6. Do notoperate machinewhileunderthe influenceof alcohol

or drugs.

7. Mufflerand enginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Do

nottouch.

8. Exerciseextremecaution whenoperatingonor crossing

gravel surfaces.Stayalert for hidden hazardsor traffic.

9. Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhile

operatingon slopes.

10.Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards

windows,walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty

damageor personalinjurycaused bya ricochet.

11.Neverdirectdischargeat children,bystandersandpets or

allowanyoneinfront of the machine.

12.Do notoverloadmachinecapacityby attemptingto clear

snow at toofast of a rate.

13.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgood visibility or light.

Alwaysbe sure of yourfootingand keepa firmhold onthe

handles.Walk,neverrun.

14.Disengagepowerto theauger/impellerwhentransporting

or not inuse.

15.Neveroperatemachineat hightransportspeeds onslippery

surfaces.Lookdownand behindand usecarewhen

backing up.

16.Ifthe machineshould startto vibrateabnormally,stopthe

engine,disconnectthespark plugwire andground it against

the engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairany

damagebeforestartingandoperating.

17.Disengageall controlleversand stopenginebeforeyou

leavetheoperatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait

until the auger/impellercomesto a completestopbefore

uncloggingthechute assembly,makinganyadjustments,or

inspections.

18.Neverput yourhand inthe dischargeorcollector openings.

Alwaysuse theclean-outtool providedto unclogthe

dischargeopening.Do notunclogchute assemblywhile

engineis running.Shutoffengineand remainbehind

handlesuntil allmovingparts havestoppedbefore

unclogging.

19.Use onlyattachmentsand accessoriesapprovedbythe

manufacturer(e.g.wheelweights,tire chains,cabsetc.).

20. Ifsituationsoccur whichare notcoveredinthis manual,

usecare and goodjudgment.Contactyour dealerorcall

(800) 800-7310for assistanceandthe nameof your nearest

servicingdealer..

Maintenance & Storage

1. Nevertamper withsafetydevices.Checktheir proper

operationregularly.Referto the maintenanceand

adjustmentsectionsof this manual.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachine

disengageall controlleversandstopthe engine.Wait until

theauger/impellercome to a completestop.Disconnectthe

sparkplugwire and groundagainstthe engineto prevent

unintendedstarting.

3. Checkbolts and screwsfor propertightness at frequent

intervalsto keepthe machinein safe workingcondition.

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

necessary.

8. Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor gas,oil,

etc. to protectthe environment.

9. Priorto storing,run machinea few minutestoclearsnow

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,donot 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

mayincludethefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:Engine

Modification(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)ifso equipped.

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe useof this powermachineto personswho read,

understandandfollowthe warningsandinstructionsinthis

manualandonthe machine.

WARNING

This symbolpoints

out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if not

followed,couldendanger

the personalsafetyand/

or propertyof yourself

and others.Readand

followall instructions

in this manualbefore

attemptingto operate

this machine.Failure

to complywiththese

instructionsmayresult

in personal injury.When

you seethis symbol.

HEED iTS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use of

this power machine

to personswho read,

understandand follow

the warnings and

instructions inthis

manualand on

the machine.

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NOTE:This Operator's

Manualcovers several

models.

Notall features refer-

enced inthis manual

are applicable to all

snow thrower models.

I NOTE: All references

i to left or right side of

the snow thrower is

from the operating

I positiononly.

i IMPORTANT:

i Do not use the

chute handle to lift

the snow thrower.

Positioning the Upper Handle

1. Removepackingmaterial,if present.

2. Raisethe upperhandleinthe directionshownin

Figure1 untilit clicksintothe operatingposition.

Makesure notto pinchor crimpthe cable.

3. Tightenthe knobs.

Figure 1

f

Chute Handle

Figure 2

Figure 3

Assembling the Discharge Chute

For shippingreasons,the snowthrowerhasbeen

packagedwiththe upperchutepivotedall the waydown.

Topivotit upward,proceedas follows:

1. Turnthe chuteuntilthe chuteopeningis facing

straightahead.

2. Removetheknob andcarriageboltfromthe lower

chute. SeeFigure2.

3. Pivotthe upperchuteupwardoverthe lip onthe lower

chuteso thatthere is NOgap betweenthe upper

chuteandthe lowerchute.

4. Re-securewiththe hardwarejust removed. If installed

correctly,your snowthrowershouldlook like Figure3.

IMPORTANT:Do not usethe chutehandleto liftthe

snowthrower

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ChuteAssembly_

Recoil Starter

Primer

GasolineCap Button (if equipped)

Shave Plate Spark Plug Access

Oil Fill

Auger

Figure 4

Choke Lever

Activatingchokecontrolclosesthechokeplateon

carburetorandaids in startingengine.Referto the engine

manualpackedwith unitfor moredetailedinstructions.

Primer

Depressingprimerforcesfueldirectlyinto engine's

carburetorto aid incold-weatherstarting.Referto engine

manualpackedwith unitfor moredetailedinstructions.

Ignition Key

The ignitionkeymust beinsertedandsnappedin place

in orderfor the engineto start.Removethe ignitionkeyto

preventunauthorizeduseof equipment.Do NOTattempt

to turn the key.

Recoil Starter

The starterhandleis usedto manuallystartthe engine.

Electric Starter (if Equipped)

Usedto startenginewitha 120Vpowersource.

Plug for Electric Start

Requiresuseof a three-prongoutdoorextensioncord

anda 120Vpowersource.

Spark Plug Cover

Removesparkplugcoverto accesssparkplug.

Auger

Whenengaged,the augersrotationdrawssnowinto the

augerhousingandthrowsit out the dischargechute.

Rubberpaddleson the augersalso aidin propellingthe

unitas theycomeincontactwiththe pavement.

Auger Control Handle

Locatedon the upperhandle,the augercontrolhandle

is usedto engageanddisengagedriveto the auger.

Squeezethecontrolhandleagainsttheupperhandleto

engageauger;releaseit to disengage.

Discharge Chute /Chute Handle

Rotatethe dischargechuteto the leftor right using

chutehandle.Theangleof the dischargechutecontrols

the distancethatthe snowis thrown.Tilt the discharge

chuteupfor greaterdistance;tiltdownfor lessdistance.

Loosenthe handknobonthe side of the discharge

chuteto adjust.Tilt thechuteto the desiredposition,

andtightenthe knob.

Shave Plate

The shaveplatemaintainscontactwithpavementas

the snowthroweris propelled,allowingsnowcloseto

pavement'ssurfaceto bedischarged.

WARNING

Be familiar with

allthe controls on

tahesnow thrower

nd their proper

operation. Know how

to stop the machine

anddisengage them

quickly.

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WARNING

Read, understand,

and follow all instruc-

tions and warnings

on the machine and

in this manual before

operating.

Use extreme care

when handling

gasoline. Gasoline is

extremely flammable

and the vapors are

i explosive. Neverfuel

the machine indoors

or while the engine

iis hot or running.

i Extinguish cigarettes,

cigars, pipes and

other sources of

ignition.

The electric starter

must be used with a

properly grounded

three-prong

receptacle at all

times to avoid the

ipossibilityof electric

ishock. Follow all

iinstructionscarefully

prior to operating the

electric starter.

Before Starting

1. Thesparkplugwirewasdisconnectedfor safety.

Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplugbeforestarting.

IMPORTANT:Forcompleteanddetailedengine

starting,stoppingand storinginstructions,it is

recommendedthatyou readthe enginemanualalso

includedwiththis unit.

Gas and Oil Fill-Up

1. Checkoilandgasolinelevelandadd if necessary.

Followrelatedinstructionsinthe separateengine

manualpackedwithyoursnowthrower.

_ARNING:Useextremecare when

handlinggasoline. Gasoline is

extremely flammable and the vapors

are explosive. Neverfuel the machine

indoorsor while the engineis hot or

running.Extinguish cigarettes, cigars,

pipesand other sources of ignition.

To Start Engine

1. Insertignitionkeyintoslot.

2. Nowfollowthe instructionsbelowas it pertainsto

yourunit.SeeFigure4for locationof controls

Electric Starter (if so equipped)

WARNING:Theelectricstartermust

be used witha properly groundedthree-prong receptacleat all times to

avoid the possibilityof electric shock.

Follow all instructionscarefullyprior

to operating the electric starter.

1. Theelectricstarteris equippedwitha grounded

three-wirepowercord andplug,andis designedto

operateon 120voltAC householdcurrent.

2. Determinethatyour housewiringis a three-wire

groundedsystem.Aska licensedelectricianif you

arenotcertain.

3. If your home wiringsystem is not a three-wire

grounded system, do not usethiselectricstarter

underany conditions.

4. If your home electricalsystemis grounded, but

a three-holereceptacleis not available,oneshould

beinstalledby a licensedelectricianbeforeusingthe

electricstarter.

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

proceedas follows:

6. MoveChokeControlto "Full"position.

7. Pushprimerslowly,three(3) times,makingsure to

coverventholewhenpushing.

8. Connectpowercord to switchboxondash panel.

Plugthe otherendof powercord intoa three-prong

120-volt,grounded,AC receptacle.

f

_,ugerControl Handle

RecoilStarter

Primer

Gasoline _

Cap

\

Key

Ele( Starter |

Button if equipped)l

Cap Plug j)

Figure 5

9. Pushstarterbuttonto crankengine.As youcrankthe

engine,movechokeleverto FULLchokeposition.

10.Whenenginestarts,releasestarterbutton,andmove

chokegraduallyto OFRif enginefalters,movechoke

immediatelyto FULLandthengraduallyto OFR

11.Whendisconnectingthe powercord,always unplug

from the three-prong receptacle first, and then

from the snow thrower.

Recoil Starter

1. Movechokeleverto FULLchokeposition(coldengine

start).

2. If engineiswarm,placechokeinOFFpositioninstead

of FULL.

3. Pushprimerbuttonslowlytwoorthreetimes forcold

enginestart.

4. If engineiswarm,pushprimerbuttononlyonce.

NOTE:Alwayscoverventholein primerbuttonwhen

pushing.Additionalprimingmaybe necessaryfor first

start if temperatureis below150F (-90C).

5. Graspstarterhandleandpullropeout slowly,until it

pullsslightlyharder.Let roperewindslowly.

6. Pullstarterhandlerapidly.Do notallowhandleto snap

back.Allowit to rewindslowlywhilekeepinga firm

holdonthe starterhandle.

7. As enginewarmsup andbeginsto operateevenly,

rotatechokeleverslowlyto OFFposition.If engine

falters,returnto FULLchoke,then slowlymoveto OFF

position.

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To Stop Engine Operating Tips

1. To stopengine,turnignitionkeycounter-clockwise.

Disconnectthe sparkplugwirefrom the sparkplug

to preventaccidentalstartingwhile equipmentis

unattended.

Tohelp preventpossiblefreeze-upof starter,

proceedas follows:

1. Runenginefor afew minutesbeforestoppingto help

dry off anymoistureon the engine.

2. Electric Starter (optional}: Connectpowercordto

switchboxon engine,thento 120voltAC receptacle.

Withthe enginerunning,pushstarterbuttonandspin

the starterfor severalseconds.The unusualsound

madeby spinningthe starterwill not harmengineor

starter.Disconnectthe powercordfrom receptacle

first,andthen fromswitchbox.

3. RecoilStarter: Withenginerunning,pullstarterrope

witha rapid,continuousfullarmstrokethreeorfour

times.Pullingthestarterropewillproducea loudclatter-

ingsound,whichis notharmfulto theengineorstarter.

4. Wipeall snowand moisturefromthe carburetorcover

inthe areaof thecontrollevers.Also,movecontrol

leversbackandforthseveraltimes.Leavechoke

controlinthe FULLchokeposition.

5. Removeignitionkeyanddisconnectsparkplugwireto

preventaccidentalstarting.

Operating the Snow Thrower

The pitchof thechuteassemblycontrolstheangleat

whichthe snowisthrown.Adjustthe chuteassemblyby

followingthe instructionsbelow.

1. Loosenthewing knobfoundonthe left sideof the

chuteassemblyandpivotthe upperchuteupwardor

downwardto the desiredpitch.Retightenthe wing

knob beforeoperatingthe snowthrower.

2. Positionthe chuteassemblyopeningby usingthe

ChuteHandleto throwthe snowinthedesireddirec-

tion.See Figure6.

1. Dischargesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.

Slightlyoverlapeachpreviouslyclearedpath.

2. Liftinguponthe handlewill allowthe rubberon the

augersto propelthe snowthrowerforward.Pushing

downwardon the handlewill raisethe augersoff the

groundandstopforwardmotion.

NOTE: Excessiveupwardpressureon the handlewill

resultinprematurewearonthe rubberaugerblades

whichwouldnot becoveredbywarranty.

3. Runthe enginefor a fewminutesbeforestoppingto

helpdry anymoistureonthe engine.

4. Cleanthe snowthrowerthoroughlyaftereach use.

.._ J

Figure 6

WARNING

Muffler,engineand

surroundingareas

become hot and

causeaburn:

Do not touch,

IMPORTANT:

For complete and

detailed engine

starting, stopping and

storing instructions,

it is recommended

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.

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MaintenanCe

WARNING

Disconnect the

spark plug wire

and ground it against

the engine to prevent

unintended starting.

NEVER attempt

to make any

adjustments while

I the engine is

running, except

where specified in

the operator's

manual.

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.

_ARNING:NEVERattempt to make

any adjustments while the engineis

running,exceptwherespecified inthe

operator'smanual.

Shave Plate

1. Tocheckthe adjustmentof the shaveplate,placethe

uniton a levelsurface.The wheels,shaveplateand

augersshouldallcontactlevelsurface.Notethatif the

shaveplateis adjustedtoo high,snowmayblowunder

the housing.Ifthe shaveplatewearsout excessively,

orthe unit doesnot self-propel,the shaveplatemay

betoo lowand needsto beadjusted.

NOTE:On newunitsorunitswitha newshaveplate

installed,the augersmaybeslightlyoff theground.

2. Toadjust,tip the snowthrowerbacksothat it restson

the handle.Loosenthe four locknutsand boltswhich

securethe shaveplateto the housing.See Figure7.

Movethe shaveplateto desiredpositionand retighten

the nutsandboltssecurely.

Figure 7

/

Replacing Shave Plate

Theshaveplate isattachedto the bottomof theauger

housingandis subjectto wear.It shouldbechecked

periodically.Therearetwo wearingedgesandthe shave

platecan bereversed.Referto Figure7.Toreplaceor

reversethe shaveplateproceedas follows.

,

2.

,

4. Tightensecurely.

Removethecarriageboltsand hexlocknutswhich

attachit to the snowthrowerhousing.

Installnewshaveplate(or reverse),makingsurethe

headsof thecarriageboltsare onthe insideof the

housing.

Adjustthe shaveplateaccordingto instructionsabove

Control Cable

As a resultof both thecontrolcable andthedrive belt

stretchingdueto wear,periodicadjustmentsmaybe

necessary.

If the augerseemsto hesitatewhenrotatingwhilethe

enginemaintainsa constantspeed,an adjustmentis

necessary.Proceedas follows:

Theupperholeinthe controlhandleprovidesfor an

adjustmentincabletension.Toadjust,disconnectthe

endof controlcablefromthe bottomholeinthe control

handleand reinsertit inthe upperhole.Insertthe cable

fromtheoutsideas shownin Figure8. Testthe snow

throwerto seeif thereis a noticeabledifference.

Figure 8 Carburetor

,__ WARNING:If any adjustments needto

be made to the enginewhile the engine

is running(e.g. carburetor), keep

clear of all moving parts.Becareful of

muffler, engine and other surrounding

heated surfaces.

1. Referto the separateenginemanual,packedwith

yourunit,for carburetoradjustmentinformation.

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Replacing Belt

_il ARNING:Before servicing,repairing,

or inspecting,disengage the control

bail and stop engine.Waituntil all

moving partshave come to a complete

stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and

ground it against the engine to prevent

unintended starting.

Removethe beltcover by removingfivehexscrews.See

Figure9. Thensimplypullthe beltoff by graspingit from

the bottomof the augerpulleyandpullingoff. Onceyou

removethe beltfromthe pulleys,youcan pushdownon

the idlerpulleyto releasethe belt fromunderbelt keeper.

To replacethe beltfollowtheseinstructionsandreferto

Figure10:

1. Pushdownon the Idlerpulley.

2. Putbelton top of the augerpulleyunderbelt keeper.

3. Threadbeltaroundenginepulley.

4. Pushbeltoverbottomof augerpulley.

Reinstallthe belt coverremovedearlier.

Engine

1. Referto the separateenginemanualfor aNengine

maintenanceprocedures.

2. Checkengineand snowthrowerfrequentlyfor loose

hardware,andtightenas needed.

Lubrication

Lubricatepivotpointson the controlhandleandthe

extensionspringat the endof the controlcable witha

light oilonce everyseasonandbeforestorageof the

snowthrowerat the endof the season.

Replacing Auger Paddies

The snowthrowerauger'srubberpaddlesaresubjectto

wearandshouldbe replacedif any signsof excessive

wear is present.

IMPORTANT:Do NOTallowthe auger'srubberpaddles

to wearto the pointwhereportionsof the metalauger

itself cancomeincontactwiththe pavement.Doingso

can resultinseriousdamageto your snowthrower.

Tochangethe rubberpaddles,proceedas follows:

1. Removethe existingrubberpaddlesby unthreadingthe

self-tappingscrewswhichsecurethemtothe auger.

SeeFigure11.

2. Securethe replacementrubberpaddlesto the auger

usingthe hardwareremovedearlier.

Figure 9

i

/

/

/ /

\

Figure 10

Figure 11

Maintenance

Before servicing,

repairing,or nspect,

ing, disengage the

controlbailandstop

engine; Wait until

moving parts have

come to a complete

stop;Disconnect

and

ground it against the

engine tO prevent

unintended starting:

IMPORTANT:DONOT

allow the augerlsrubber

paddles to wearto the point

wheie portio0softhe metal

auger itselfcan Comein

contact withthe pavement.

Doing SOCanresultin

serious damagetOyour

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WARNING

Never store snow

i thrower with fuel

in tank indoorsor

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

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

iproducts inthe fuel

tank or permanent

damage may occur.

Observethe following,whenpreparingyour snow

throwerfor off-seasonstorage:

• Drainfuel intoanapprovedcontaineroutdoors,away

fromanyopenflame.Allowengineto cool.Extin-

guishcigarettes,cigars,pipesandother sources

of ignitionpriorto drainingfuel. Fuelleft inengine

duringwarmweatherdeterioratesandwillcause

seriousstartingproblems.

If unitis to bestoredover30 days,preparefor

storageas instructedinthe separateenginemanual

packedwithyour unit.

Runengineuntilfueltankis emptyandenginestops

dueto lackof fuel.

Removegasolinefromcarburetorandfuel tankto

preventgum depositsfromformingon theseparts

andcausingpossiblemalfunctionof engine.

Draincarburetorby pressingupwardon bowldrain,

locatedbelowthecarburetorcover.

• Fuelstabilizers,suchas STA-BIL®,arean accept-

ablealternativein minimizingthe formationof fuel

gumdepositsduringstorage.Do notdraincarburetor

if usinga fuel stabilizer.

• Wipeequipmentwithanoiled ragto preventrust.

• Removesparkplugandpouroneounceof engine

oilthroughsparkplugholeinto cylinder.Coverspark

plugholewithrag.Crankengineseveraltimesto

distributeoil. Replacesparkplug.

• Followthe lubricationrecommendationsfoundin the

MaintenanceSection.

Alwaysstorethe snowthrowerina clean,dry area.

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Problem Cause Remedy

Fn_ n_fn _tn _tnd [ 11 ChOkenot inON position: 1 MoveChoketo ON post on

_-= " " "!" "" Spark plugwiredisconnected. 2: Connectwlre to spark plug.

Fue!tankemptyor stalefuel. &Fill tankwithcleanlfreShgaSoiinel

4 Enginenot primed. ,Primeengineas instructedin

op ia,ngYouiSniwTh!o ei

5 FaultySparkplug Clean;adjustgap,or replace:

61Blocked fuel linei 6. Cleanfuel !inel

safetykeynotin ignitiononengine, 7 !nser!keyfu! Yint° ,heswitch:

8. Fue Shut-offva ve c osed.(f 8. Openrue shut-df va re:

Engine runs erratic 1. Movechokeleverto OFFposition.

2. Cleanfuelline; fill tankwithclean,

freshgasoline.

3. Drainfueltank. Refillwith

freshfuel.

4. ContactServiceCenter.

1. Unitrunningon CHOKE.

2. Blockedfuel lineor stalefuel.

3. Wateror dirt in fuelsystem.

4. Carburetorout of adjustment.

Engne overheats 1 Carburetornot adjustedpropery 1 ContactServce Center

Excessive 1. Loosepartsor damagedauger. 1. Stopengineimmediatelyand

Vibration disconnectsparkplugwire.Tighten

all boltsand nuts.Ifvibration

continues,haveunit servicedby a

ServiceCenter.

Loss of power 1, Sparkplugwire loose. 1. Connectandtightensparkplug

wire.

2. Gas capventholeplugged. 2. Removeice andsnowfromgas

I cap.Becertanventholeis clear.

• 3 Exhaustport plugged ". 3 ContactServiceCenter

Unit fails 1. Drivecontrolcane in needof adjust- 1. Adjustdrivecontrolcane. Referto

to propel itself merit. "Adjustments".

2. Drivebelt looseordamaged. 2. Replacedrive belt.

Unit fails 1, Chuteassemblyclogged. 1. Stopengineimmediatelyand

to d scharge snow disconnectsparkplugwire.Clean

chuteassemblyandinsideof

augerhousingwithclean-outtool

ora stick.

2. Foreignobjectlodgedinauger. 2, Stopengineimmediatelyand

disconnectsparkplugwire.

Removeobjectfromauger.

3. Augerbeltlooseor damaged. 3, Referto Maintenancesection

NOTEi ThiSsection

addresses minor

service issues: For

further details,contact

customer assistancel

ii i _iI_ ii

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iVlodel/iVlodele 2B5-295

NOTE:Snowthrowerfeatures/componentsvary bymodel.NOTall partslistedaboveand picturedon the previouspageare standardequipment.

REMARQUE:Lescaract_ristiques/composantsdes souffleusesvarientd'un module&unautre.Lespi_ces_num_r_esci-dessuset illustr_essurla

pagepr_c_dentenesontpas TOUTESfourniesen serie.

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Model/Modele 2B5-295

REF PART

NO, NO,

N° DE N° DE

RI_F PI_:CE

1 629-0071

2 710-0409

3 710-0627

4 710-0654A

5 710-0751

6 710-1003

7 712-04064

8 726-0154

9 726-0201

10 726-0205

11 731-2825

12 736-0119

13 736-0242

14 747-04236

15 750-04297B

16 751-0535

17 751-10023

18 751-10278

19 754-0101A

20 756-0416B

21 756-04232

22 790-00216

23 790-00134

24 7511152847

25 7512B1476

26 734-04225

27 684-04168

28 735-04033

29 710-0896

30 735-04032

31 684-04025A

32 710-0642

33 710-0653

34 712-0896

35 710-0352

36 712-04063

37 726-0299

38 736-0326

39 736-0329

40 736-0176

41 741-04188

42 684-04227

43 748-0234

44 738-0924A

45 790-00249

46 790-00283

47 790-00045A

48 710-0106

49 756-0625

50 684-04228

51 750-04571

52 722-3022

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 ODx.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

DESCRIPTION

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-beltsaredesignedto engageanddisen-

gagesafely.A substitute(nonOEM)V-beltcan be dangerousby notdisengagingcompletely.

REMARQUE:N'utilisezquedescourroieshomologu_esparI'usine. Les courroiestrap_zdldalessontcon_ues

pourunembrayageet und_brayagesansdanger. Eemploid'une courroiede remplacement(sansI'_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.

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iVlodel/iVlodele 2B5-295

_11)

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REF PART

NO. NO.

N° DE N° DE

R#:F PIt_CE

1 684-04127

2 710-04071

3 710-0451

4 712-04063

6 731-04388A

7 731-04354A

9 710-04532

10 720-04072

11 725-0157

13 747-04159

14 749-04106

15 684-0178

16 684-04032

684-04029

684-04211

684-04030

17 710-0895

18 710-1003

19 710-1090

20 710-1882

21 710-3083

22 712-0252

23 725-2018

24 736-0225

25 736-0400

26 736-0451

27 7510009636

28 710-0134

29 710-3008

30 712-04064

31 731-1033

32 736-0176

33 746-04237

34 749-04114

35 725-0201

36 684-0190

37 731-04127

38 731-04353

39 731-04886

40 732-04111

41 732-0357A

DESCRIPTION

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

Carriage Screw 5/16-18 x 1.0

Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .75

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

Chute Handle

Upper Chute

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

Handle Knob Assembly

Cable Tie

Bail-Gull Wing

Upper Handle-Gull Wing

Mitten Grip Bracket Ass'y

Shroud Yellow, Elec. Start

Shroud Black, Elec. Start, 5 HP

Shroud Grey, Elec. Start

Shroud Black, Elec. Start, 7 HP

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

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

Hex Scr..312-18 x 1.250

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

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

Hex Nut 5/8-32 x. 12 Special

Key Switch-Electric Start

L-Washer Internal

Flat Washer .218" ID x .62" OD

Saddle Wash..320 ID x .937 OD

Recoil Handle, Mitten

Carriage Bolt 1/4-20 x .62

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

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

Shave Plate

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

Control Cable

Lower Handle

Ignition Key

Spark Plug Cover

Lower Chute 5" Dia

Ring-Lower Chute

Chute Adapter 5" Dia

Chute Adjustment Spring

Extension Spring .33 OD x 1.12 Lg.

DESCRIPTION

Ensemble de la goulotte inf. comp. les nos. 37 ou 40)

Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 1,0

Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 0,75

Contre-6crou & embase 5/16-18 Qual. F, nylon

Poign6e - goulotte d'6jection

Goulotte d'6jection sup_rieur

Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 2,0 Qual. 5

Bouton

Attache-cAble

Manette de commande de suspension

Guidon sup6rieur

Support - poign6e de d6marreur

Capot jaune, demarreur 61ec.

Capot noir, demarreur 61ec., 5 HP

Capot gris, demarreur 61ec.

Capot noir, demarreur 61ec., 7 HP

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

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

Vis hexagonal 0,312-18 x 1,250

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

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

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

Contacteur d'allumage - d6marreur 61ectrique

Rondelle frein interne

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

Rondelle selle 0,320 DI x 0,937 DE

Poign6e du demarreur

Boulon ordinaire 1/4-20 x 0,62

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

Contre-6crou & embase 1/4-20 Qual. F nylon

Grattoir

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

CAble de la commande

Guidon inf6rieur

Clavette

Couvercle de bougie

Goulotte d'6jection inf_rieur dia. 5 po

Bague - goulotte d'ejection inf_rieur

Adaptateur de la goulotte 5 po de dia.

Ressort d'ajustement - goulotte d'6jection

Ressort d'extension 0,33 DE x 1,12 po de Ig

31A-2952

5.15.06

For parts and/or

accessories refer to

customer support on

page 2.

Adressez-vous au

<<Serviceapr_s-vente_,

& la page 2 pour ce qui

concerne les pi_ces

et/ou accessoires.

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MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY

The limitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenby MTDLLCwithrespect

to newmerchandisepurchasedandusedin the UnitedStatesand/or its

territoriesandpossessions,andby MTDProductsLimitedwithrespectto

newmerchandisepurchasedandusedin Canadaand/or itsterritoriesand

possessions(eitherentity respectively,"MTD").

MTDwarrantsthisproduct(excludingitsnormalwearpartsas described

below)againstdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipfor a periodof two

(2) yearscommencingon thedate of originalpurchaseandwill,at its

option,repairor replace,free of charge,any partfoundto be defective

inmaterialsor workmanship.Thislimitedwarrantyshallonly applyif

thisproducthas beenoperatedand maintainedinaccordancewiththe

Operator'sManualfurnishedwiththe product,and hasnot beensubjectto

misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,accident,impropermaintenance,

alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,or damagebecauseof other perilor

naturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromthe installationor use of anypart,

accessoryorattachmentnotapprovedby MTDfor usewiththe product(s)

coveredby thismanualwillvoid yourwarrantyas to any resultingdamage.

Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befree fromdefectsinmaterialand

workmanshipfor a periodof thirty (30)daysfromthedateof purchase.

Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batteries,

belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,snow

throwerskidshoes,frictionwheels,shaveplates,augerspiral rubberand

tires.

NOWTO OBTAINSERVICE:Warrantyserviceis available,WITH

PROOFOF PURCHASE,throughyour localauthorizedservicedealer.To

locatethe dealerin yourarea;

In the U.S.A.:

Checkyour YellowPages,or contactMTD LLCat RO.Box361131,

Cleveland,Ohio44136-0019,orcall 1-800-800-7310or 1-330-220-4683

or logonto ourWeb siteat www.mtdproducts.com.

In Canada:

ContactMTDProductsLimited,Kitchener,ON N2G4J1,or call 1-800-

668-1238or logon to ourWebsiteat www.mtdcanada.com.

Thislimitedwarrantydoesnot providecoveragein the followingcases:

a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya

separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Referto applicablemanufacturer's

warrantyfor termsand conditions.

b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateone-year

warranty.

c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchas lubricants,filters,blade

sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deck

adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationof the exteriorfinishdueto use

orexposure.

d. Servicecompletedby someoneotherthan an authorizedservice

dealer.

e. MTDdoes notextendany warrantyfor productssoldor exported

outsideof the UnitedStatesand/or Canada,andtheir respectivepos-

sessionsandterritories,exceptthosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorized

channelsof exportdistribution.

f. Replacementpartsthatarenot genuineMTDparts.

g. Transportationchargesand servicecalls.

h. If Productsare usedcommercially.(MTD mayseparatelyoffer Limited

CommercialWarrantiesoncertainselectproducts.Askyourdealeror

retailerfor detailsorcontactMTDServicefor moreinformation.)

No impliedwarranty, includingany impliedwarranty of merchant-

ability of fitness for a particularpurpose,applies after the applicable

periodof express written warranty above as to the partsas identi-

fied. No other express warranty, whether written or oral, except as

mentionedabove,given by any personor entity,includingadealer

or retailer,with respect to any product,shallbind MTD.Duringthe

periodof the warranty, the exclusiveremedyis repairor replacement

of the productas setforth above.

The provisionsas setforth inthis warranty providethe soleand

exclusiveremedyarising from the sale.MTDshallnot be liable

for incidentalor consequentiallossor damage including,without

limitation, expensesincurredfor substituteor replacement lawncare

servicesor for rentalexpenses to temporarily replacea warranted

product.

Somejurisdictionsdo notallowthe exclusionorlimitationof incidentalor

consequentialdamages,or limitationson howlonganimpliedwarranty

lasts,so the aboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplyto you.

In noeventshall recoveryof any kind begreaterthan theamountof the

purchasepriceof the productsold.Alterationof safety features of the

productshall void this warranty. Youassumethe riskandliabilityfor

loss, damage,or injuryto youandyour propertyand/orto othersandtheir

propertyarisingout of the misuseor inabilityto use theproduct.

Thislimitedwarrantyshall notextendto anyoneotherthanthe original

purchaseror to the personfor whomitwaspurchasedas a gift.

HOWLOCALLAWSRELATETO THiS WARRANTY:Thislimitedwar-

rantygivesyou specificlegalrights,andyou mayalso haveother rights

thatvary indifferentjurisdictions.

IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchaseto obtain

warrantycoverage.

iVlTDLLC, RO. BOX 361131CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-800-800-7310

iVlTDProducts Ltd., P. O. BOX 1386, KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone: 1-800-668-1238

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