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READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

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

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

If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorder 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. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

FORMNO.769-01939

07/2005

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

Know Your Snow Thrower .......................... 8

Operating Your Snow Thrower ................. 10

Maintenance & Service ............................ 13

7. Off-Season Storage .................................. 16

8. Troubleshooting ........................................ 17

g. Parts List ................................................... 18

10. Notes .......................................................... 22

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 provided to the right.

Youcan locatethe model plateby standing at the operating

position and looking down at the rear of the snow thrower.

This information will be necessaryto use the manufacturer's

web site and/or obtain assistance from the Customer Support

Department or an authorizedservice dealer.

Model Number

_www. rntd prod ucts.corn

Serial Number

MTD LLC

P.O. BOX 361131

CLEVELAND, OH 44136

330-220-4683

800-800-7310j

Customer Support

Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

If you have difficulty assemblingthis product or have any questions regardingthe controls, operation, or maintenanceof this

unit,you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

1. Visit mtdproducts.com Click on the Service & Support menuoption.

2. Phonea Customer Support Representative at 1 (800) 800-7310.

3. The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine-relatedissues with regardsto performance,power-rating,specifica-

tions, warranty and service. Pleaserefer to the engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packed separatelywith

your unit, for more information.

MTD _rit_r_fi_a_ Award Winning _rod_f_ O,_r Cc,mp_y

Ser,_ice 8_Supper±

Product. Registration

Priwey P_y

1. KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGIMPELLER

ANDAUGER.CONTACTWITHIMPELLEROR

AUGERCANAMPUTATEHANDSANDFEET.

USECLEAN-OUTTOOLTOUNCLOG

DISCHARGECHUTE.

DISENGAGECLUTCHLEVERS,STOPENGINE,

ANDREMAINBEHINDHANDLESUNTILALL

MOVINGPARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFORE

UNCLOGGINGORSERVICINGMACHINE.

TOAVOIDTHROWNOBJECTSINJURIES,

NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGEATBYSTANDERS.

USEEXTRACAUTIONWHENOPERATINGON

GRAVELSURFACES.

5. READOPERATOR'SMANUAL.

ChuteClean-out Tool

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.

_ARNING: Never use your

hands to clear aclogged 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

not followed,could

endangerthe personal

safetyand/or property

of yourselfandothers.

Readandfollow all

instructionsinthis

manualbeforeat-

temptingto 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 machine

to persons who read,

understand

and follow the warnings

and instructions

in this manual

and onthe machine.

WARNING

This symbolpoints

out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if

notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

i safetyand/or property

I ofyourselfand others.

Readandfollow all

instructionsinthis

manualbeforeat-

temptingto operate

i this machine.Failure

I to complywiththese

instructionsmay result

i in personalinjury.When

you see this symbol.

i HEED ITS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use

of this power machine

to personswho read,

_understand

ano followthe warnings

and instructions

inthis manual

and 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 machine was 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 observethe followingsafety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

Training

1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the 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.Children14yearsold andovershouldreadand

understandtheoperationinstructionsand safetyrulesin 3.

this manualand shouldbe trainedand supervisedbya

parent.

4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper

instruction.

5. Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Plan 4.

yoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof material

towardroads,bystandersandthe like.

6. Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenat least75 feet 5.

fromthe machinewhileit is in operation.Stopmachineif

anyoneentersthe area. 6.

7. Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling,especially 7.

whenoperatingin reverse.

Preparation

Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentis to be

used. Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,

wiresand otherforeignobjects,whichcouldbetripped over

orthrownbythe auger/impeller.

Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eye shieldsduringoperation

andwhile performinganadjustmentorrepairto protectyour

eyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan cause serious

injuryto the eyes.

Do notoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinterouter

garments.Do notwearjewelry,longscarvesorother

looseclothing,whichcould becomeentangledin moving

parts.Wearfootwearwhich willimprovefootingon slippery

surfaces.

Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacle

forall units withelectric startengines.

Adjustcollectorhousingheight to 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 no morethan Y2inch

belowbottomoffiller neckto providespacefor fuel

expansion.

g. Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.

h. If gasolineis spilled,wipe itoff theengineand equip-

ment.Movemachineto anotherarea.Wait 5 minutes

beforestartingtheengine.

i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinside where

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

waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).

j. Allow machineto cool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.

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. Exerciseextremecaution whenoperatingonor crossing

gravel surfaces.Stayalert for hidden hazardsortraffic.

9. Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperat-

ing on slopes.

10.Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards

windows,walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty

damageor personalinjury causedby a ricochet.

11.Neverdirect dischargeat children,bystandersand pets or

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 speedsonslippery

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,cabsetc.).

20. If situationsoccurwhich are notcoveredin this manual,

usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealeror call

(800) 800-7310for assistanceand the nameof your nearest

servicing dealer..

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 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,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(TWO)ifso equipped.

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe useof this powermachineto personswho read,un-

derstandand followthe warningsand instructionsin this manual

andon the machine.

Operation

WARNING

This symbol points

out importantsafety

instructions, which if

not followed,could

endangerthe personal

safety and/or property

of yourselfand others.

Readand followall

instructions inthis man-

ual before attemptingto

operate this machine.

Failureto comply with

these instructionsmay

result in personal injury.

When you see this

symbol.

HEED IT'S WARNING!

YourResponsibility

Restrictthe use

of this power machine

to personswho read.

understand

and followthe warnings

and instructions

in this manua

and on the machine.

Adjustment

WARNING

Disconnectthe

sparkplugwire

and ground

itagainst the

engine to prevent

unintended starting.

Do not lift the

snowthrower at

any time by the

ichute handle.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to

bend or kink the

cables.

NOTEI

AIi references to left

or right Sideof the

snow thrower is

the opera#g

position on8

IMPORTANT:Thisunit isshippedwiththe enginefull of

oil. Afterassembly,seethe EngineOwner'smanualfor

fuelandoil details.

Removing From Carton

1. Cutthe cornersof thecartonandlay the sidesfiaton

the ground. Removeall packinginserts.

2. Theupperhandleispackagedunattachedto the

snowthrower,thoughconnectedby canes. Move

the snowthrowerandupperhandleout of the carton.

3. Makecertainthecartonhas beencompletely

emptiedbeforediscardingit.

Before Assembly

__lh WARNING:Disconnectthe spark plug

wire and Ground it againstthe engine

to preventunintended starting.

NOTE:Referenceto right,left,frontor rearofthe unitis

fromtheoperatingpositionunlessotherwisestated.

Setting Up The Handle

1. Loosenand removethewing knob,saddlewasher,

handletab andcarriagescrewoneach sideof the

lowerhandle.SeeFigure1.

2. Liftthe upperhandleupandpositionit overthe

lowerhandle,aligningthe holeswherethe wing

knobswere removed.SeeStep 1inFigure2.

CAUTION:Be careful not to bend or kink the cables.

Inserta carriagescrewfromtheoutsidethrougha

handletab,theupperandlowerhandles,a saddle

washerandintothe wingknob. Repeatonotherside.

Tightenthewingknobsoneachsideofthe handle.

Referto Step2 inFigure2.

Loosenthe chuteknobonthe upperchute(l) and

pivotthe upperchuteupwards(2)as faras it willgo.

SeeFigure3.

7. Rotatechutehandleto desiredoperatingposition.

SeeFigure3.

8. Tightenthechutewingknobon the upperchute

makingsurethe flatwasherandthe carriagebolt are

correctlypositioned.

,d_ WARNING:Do not liftthe snow thrower at

any time by the chute handle.

Clean-Out Tool

Thistool,andthe electricextensioncord,maybe

fastenedwithacable tie to the rearof theaugerhousing

for shippingpurposes.In thatcase,cutthe cabletie and

removethe extensioncordnow.

Final Adjustments

IMPORTANT:Checktheadjustmentsas instructedand

makeany finaladjustmentsnecessarybeforeoperating

the unit.Checkall nutsandboltsfor tightness.Failureto

followtheseinstructionsmaycausedamageto unit.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Chute Handle

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High Position

MiddlePosition

LowPosition

Figure 4

DriveCable

Figure 5

Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)

Thetiresareover-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checktire

pressureandreducepressure,ifneeded.Seetiresidewall

for properPSIfill information.Maintainequalpressureon

bothwheelsofsnowthrower.

WARNING:Seethe tire sidewallfor

properPSIfill information.Equaltire

pressureshouldbe maintainedat all

times. Excessivepressurewhen seating

beads maycausetire/rim assembly

to burstwith force sufficientto cause

seriousinjury.

Skid Shoe

Thespacebetweentheshaveplateandthegroundcanbe

adjusted.Referto Figure6forlocationdshaveplateandskid

shoes.Forclosesnowremoval,placeskidshoesinthelow

position.Whentheareatobeclearedisuneven,placeskid

shoesinthemiddleorhighposition.SeeFigure4.

NOTE:Operationof thissnowthrowerongravelis not

recommendedas loosegravelcanbeeasilypicked

upandthrownbythe augercausingpersonalinjuryor

damageto the snowthrower.If youhaveto operateit on

gravel,keepskidshoeinhighestpositionfor maximum

clearance.

1. Adjustskidshoesbylooseningtwohexnutsand

carriageboltsoneachskidshoe,andmoveskidshoe

tothedesiredposition.SeeFigure4.

2. Makecertainthe entirebottomsurfaceof skidshoe

is againstthe groundto avoidunevenwearonthe

skidshoes.

3. Tightennutsandboltssecurely.

Routing The Drive Cable

1. Thedrivecable,andaugercable routedownthrough

the speedcontrolboxonthe leftsideof the handle.

Theaugercable,andspeedcontrolcablethen route

downthe leftlowerhandle. The drivecable isrouted

acrossthe top of the lowerhandleandfinallydown

the rightlowerhandle. SeeFigure5.

.Threecabletieshavebeenusedtolooselytiethe two

controlcablestothe lowerhandle.Twoof thesecable

tiesareoneacharm,andthirdonthetop crossbarof

thelowerhandle.Tightenthesecabletiesto secure

cablesto the lowerhandle.SeeFigure5.

Auger Control Test

IMPORTANT:Performthe followingtest beforeoperat-

ingthe snowthrowerfor the firsttimeandat the start of

eachwinterseason.

Checkthe adjustmentof the augercontrolasfollows:

1. Whenaugercontrolis releasedand inthe disen-

gaged"up"position,cable shouldhaveverylittle

slack,butshouldNOTbetight.

WARNING:Do notover-tighten the

cable.Over-tightening may prevent the

auger from disengagingand compro-

misethe safetyof the snowthrower.

2. In a well-ventilatedarea,start the snowthrower

engineas instructedon page10underthe heading

"ToStartEngine."Makesurethe throttleis setin the

FASTposition.

3. Whilestandinginoperator'sposition(behindunit)

engageauger.

4. Allowaugerto remainengagedfor approximately

ten (10)secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.

Repeatthisseveraltimes.

5. Withtheenginerunninginthe FASTpositionandthe

augercontrolinthe disengaged"up"position,walk

to the frontof the machine.

6. Confirmthatthe augerhas completelystopped

rotatingandshowsNOsignsof motion.

IMPORTANT:IftheaugershowsANYsignsof rotating,im-

mediatelyreturntotheoperator'spositionandshutoffthe

engine.Waitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforereadjusting

theaugercontrolcableas shownonpage14.

WARNING

See the tire sidewall

for proper PSifill

information.Equal

tire pressureshould

be maintained at all

times. Excessive

pressurewhen seat-

ingbeads may cause

tire/rim assembly

to burstwith force

sufficientto cause

seriousinjury.

Do not over-tighten

the auger cable.

Over-tightening may

preventthe auger

from disengaging

and compromise

the safety of the

snowthrower.

See Page 14 for

instructionson

how to adjust

the auger cable.

IMPORTANT:

Refer tOAuger Control

TeSton page7prior to

operat ng your snoW

throweriRead and

folloW aii instructions

Carefullyand perform

all adjuStmentsto

verifyyoursnow

thrower iSoperating

safey and properly;

sh ft gears;theun t

must be running and

the drive control must

be released:

Gasoline Cap

Upper Chute

Chute Assembly.

Clean-out Tool _- Chute Handle

Knob

Shave Plate

Auger

SkidShoe

Figure 6

_ARNING:Be familiar with all the controls on the snow thrower and their properoperation. Know

how to stop the machineand disengage them quickly.

NOTE:CompareFigures6 &7 withyourequipmentand

followdescriptionof controls,givenbelow,toget familiar

withtheiroperation.

Drive Control

Locatedon the undersideof the upperhandle,the drive

controlis usedto engage/disengagewheels.Squeeze

the drivecontrolagainstthe upperhandleto engagethe

wheels;releaseto disengage.

Auger Control

Theaugercontrolis adjacentto the upperhandle.

Squeezethe augercontrolagainstthe upperhandleto

engagetheaugers;releaseto disengagetheaugers.

_lll/i ARNING:Nevermakeadjustments to

the chute assembly unless both auger

and drive controlsare disengaged and

the operator isstanding beside the unit.

IMPORTANT:Referto AugerControlTestonpage7

priorto operatingyour snowthrower.Readandfollow

all instructionscarefullyandperformalladjustments

to verifyyoursnowthroweris operatingsafelyand

properly.

Chute Handle

Thedirectionof snowthrowingcorrespondsto the

directionof the chuteopening.Usethe chutehandle

to turnthe chuteassemblyinthe directionyou wishto

throwthe snow.

Chute Knob

Thedistancesnowis throwncan beadjustedby either

raisingorloweringthe upperchute.Loosenthe chute

knobon theside of the upperchuteto adjust.Pivotthe

upperchuteto desiredposition,and retightenthe chute

knob.

Speed Selection Lever

Yoursnowthroweris equippedwitha3-speedpower

propelleddrive system.The speedis controlledby this

speedselectionlever,locatedonthe left sideof the

upperhandle. Threespeedsareprovided.Withthe lever

allthe waydown,towardsthe engine,speed 1is your

slowestspeed.

IMPORTANT:Toshift gears,the unit mustberunning

andthe drivecontrolmustbe released.

Shave Plate

Theshaveplate maintainscontactwithpavementas

the snowthroweris propelled,allowingsnowcloseto

pavement'ssurfaceto bedischarged.

Skid Shoe

Thespacebetweenthe shaveplateandthe groundcan

beadjusted.For closesnowremoval,placeskidshoesin

the lowposition.Usemiddleor highpositionwhenareato

beclearedis unevenoron gravelsurfaces.

/_Muffler Spark Oil Fill GasolineCap

Ign,tionl \b/Y \Starter

Key/ "Handle

Figure7

Clean Out Tool

The cleanout tool is providedto unclogthe discharge

opening.Donot unclogdischargechutewhileengineis

running.

,_llhlk WARNING:Before unclogging, shut

off engineandremain behind handles

until all movingpartshavestopped

completely.Neverput yourhandinthe

discharge or collectoropenings. Always

use the clean-outtool provided.

Choke Control

Activatingchokecontrolclosesthechokeplateon

carburetorandaids in startingengine.The imagebelow

representsthe speedsof thethrottlecontrol. For informa-

tion onchokeusage,see page10of thismanual.

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Recoil Starter &Starter Handle

Thismotorisfitted witha recoilactionpull startanda

mittengriphandlefor easyaccesswhilewearinggloves

or mittens.

Electric Starter Button

Pressingthe electricstarterbuttonengagesthe

engine'selectricstarterwhenpluggedintoa 120V

powersource

Electric Starter Plug

Requiresuse of atwo-prongoutdoorextensioncord

(packedwiththe snowthrower)anda 120Vpower

source/walloutlet.

Ignition Key

The ignitionkeyisnecessaryfor the engineto start.

Insertkeyandsnapin place;do notturn it to start/stop

the unit.Removekeywhenthe unit isnot inuse.

Primer

Depressingprimerforcesfuel directlyinto

engine'scarburetorto aid incold-weather

starting.Referto the startinginstructions

inthe Operationsectionof thismanualfor

properprimerusage.

PUSH FOR A

Oil Fill

Removeoil cap to addoil. Referto the EngineOwner's

manualfor checkingandaddingoil instructions.

Gasoline Cap

Removegas cap to addfuel.Unitrunson regulargas.

NOTE:Thisunit mayincludea fuel plug,whichisonly

usedduringassemblyto keepdirt anddebrisoutof fuel

tank. Discardthefuel plugbeforefillingthe fueltank.

Throttle Control

Thethrottlecontrolis locatedon the engine.

It regulatesthe speedof the engineandalso

stopsthe engine. The imageto the right

representsthe speedsof the throttlecontrol.

WARNING

Before unclogging,

shut off engine

and remain behind

handles untilall

moving parts have

stopped completely.

Never put your hand

in the discharge or

collector openings.

Always use the clean-

out tool provided.

WARNING

Gasolineis flammable

i and cautionmust be

used when handling

or storing it. Donot

fill fuel tank while

the snowthrower is

running,when it is

hotor when it is inan

enclosed area.

Keep your snow

thrower awayfrom

any open flame or an

electricalsparkand

do notsmokeduring

fueling.

Besureno oneother

thanthe operatoris

standingnearthe

snowthrowerwhile

startingoroperating,

Donotoperatethis

isnowthrowerunless

i the chuteassembly

hasbeenproperly

installedandis

secured.

The electricstarter

must be properly

groundedat all

i times to avoidthe

ipossibilityof electric

i shock to the operator.

iif your house wiring

system is nota

i three=wire grounded

system,do not use

this electricstarter

underany conditions.

Before Starting Engine

Engine Oil

Theengineisshippedwithoil init.Checkthe oillevel

beforefirst use.

Stopengineandwaitseveralminutesbeforecheck-

ingoil level.Removeoilfill cap anddipstick.

Wipedipstickclean,insertit intooil fill holeand

tightensecurely.

Withengineonlevelground,oil mustbe to FULL

markon dipstick.Ifoil levelislow,addoil.

FULL MaintainOilLevel

_ BetweenFULLandADD

ADD

Adding Engine Oil

Besureto usethe gradeof engineoilspecifiedin

enginemanual.To addoil:

1. Removethedipstickfromthe oilfill. Pourfreshoil

slowlythroughthe plug.Replacedipstick.

2. Checkandmakesurethatthe levelof oil is upto the

FULLmarkonthe dipstick.

IMPORTANT:Forcompletedetailedengineinformation,

seetheseparateengineowner'smanualincludedwith

thisunit.

Gasoline

,_ WARNING:Gasoline is flammable and

caution must be used when handling

or storing it. Donot fill fuel tank while

the snow thrower is running, when it is

hot or when it is inan enclosed area.

__L WARNING:Keepyoursnowthrower

awayfrom anyopenflameoranelectrical

sparkanddo notsmokeduringfueling.

1. Neverfill the fueltankcompletely.Fill the tankto

nomorethan 1/2 inchbelowbottomof filler neckto

providespacefor expansionof fuel.

NOTE:Thisunit mayincludea fuel plug,whichis only

usedduringassemblyto keepdirt anddebrisoutof fuel

tank. Discardthe fuelplugbeforefillingthe fueltank.

2. Alwaysuseclean,fresh,unleadedgradeautomotive

gasoline.Fillthe fueltankoutdoorsandusea funnel

orspoutto preventspilling.Makesurethatthe

containerfromwhichyou pourthegasolineisclean

andfreefromrustor otherforeignparticles.Make

sureto wipeoff any spilledfuel beforestartingthe

engine.

3. At the endof thejob, emptythe fueltank if the snow

throwerisnotgoingto be usedfor 30daysorlonger.

Storegasolineina clean containerandkeepthe cap

in placeonthe container.

CAUTION:Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank.

To Start Engine

_ARNING:Be sure no one other than

the operator is standing near the snow

thrower while starting or operating. Do

not operate this snow thrower unless

the chute assembly has been properly

installed and is secured.

NOTE:Forlocationof allthe enginecontrolsreferredto in

thissection,referto Figure7.

For ACold Start

Electric Starter

Somemodelsof the snowthrowermaybeequipped

withanoptional120voltA.C.electricstarter.This

electricstarter,witha three-wirepowercordandplug, is

designedto operateon 120voltAC householdcurrent.

Followthe stepsbelowto usethe electricstarter.

_ARNING:The electricstarter must

be used with a properlygrounded

three-prong receptacle at all times to

-- avoid the possibilityof electric shock.

Followall instructionscarefullypriorto

operating the electric starter.

.Determinethatyour housewiringisa three-wire

groundedsystem.Aska licensedelectricianifyou are

not certain.

2. If your home wiring system is not a three-wire

grounded system, do not usethiselectricstarter

underany conditions.

3. If your home electricalsystem is grounded, but

a three-holereceptacleis not available,oneshould

beinstalledby a licensedelectricianbeforeusingthe

electricstarter.

4. If youhavea grounded three-prong receptacle,

proceedas follows.

5. MoveChokeControlto the "Full"position.

6. PushPrimerthree (3)times,makingsureto cover

ventholewhen pushing.

7. Connectpowercord to switchboxondash panel.

Plugthe otherendof powercord intoa three-prong

120-volt,grounded,AC receptacle.

8. Pushstarterbuttonto crankengine.

9. Whenenginestarts,releasestarterbutton,andmove

chokegraduallyto 1/2Chokeuntil theengineruns

smoothly. NextmoveChoketo OFE If enginefalters,

movechokeimmediatelyto FULLandthengradually

to 1/2then to OFF.

10.Disconnectthe powercord.Alwaysunplugfromthe

outletfirst, andthenfromthe snowthrower.

Recoil Starter

1. Movechokeleverto FULLchokeposition(coldengine

start).

2. Ifengineiswarm,placechokeinOFFpositioninstead

of FULL.

3. PushPrimerthree(3) times,makingsureto cover

ventholewhenpushing.

4. Ifengineiswarm,push primerbuttononly once.

NOTE:Alwayscoverventholein primerbuttonwhen

pushing.Additionalprimingmaybenecessaryfor first

start if temperatureis below 15degreesFahrenheit.

5. Graspstarterhandleand pullropeout slowly,untilit

pulls slightlyharder.Letroperewindslowly.

6. Pullstarterhandlerapidly.Do notallow handleto snap

back.Allow it to rewindslowlywhilekeepinga firm

holdon the starterhandle.

7. Asenginewarmsupandbeginstooperateevenly,rotate

chokeleverslowlyto the 1/2Chokeposition.Whenthe

enginebeginsto runsmoothly,movethechoketothe

OFFposition.Ifenginefalters,returnto FULLchoke,then

slowlymoveto 1/2thenOFFposition.

For A Warm Start:

1. If restartingan engineafteratemporaryshut-down,

rotatechoketo OFFinsteadof FULLanddonot prime.

Useelectricstart featureor pullthe starterhandleas

instructedbefore.

Clearing The Snow

CAUTION:Check thearea to be cleared for foreign

objects. Removeforeign objects, if any.

1. Startthe enginefollowingstartinginstructions.

2. Allowthe engineto warmup fora fewminutesas

the enginewill notdevelopfull poweruntilit reaches

operatingtemperature.

3. Rotatethe chuteassemblyto the desireddirection,

awayfrombystandersand/or buildings.

4. Makingcertainno bystandersor obstaclesare in

frontof the unit,squeezethe augercontrolcom-

pletelyagainstthe upperhandleto fullyengagethe

augers.

5. Whilethe augercontrolisengaged,squeezethedrive

controlcompletelyagainstthe upperhandleto engage

thewheels.Donot"feather"thedrivecontrol.

6. As the snowthrowerstartsto move,maintaina firm

holdonthe handle,andguidethe snowthrower

alongthe pathto becleared.

7. Releasethe augeranddrive controlsto stopthe

snowthrowingactionandforwardmotion.

NOTE:Yourunit isequippedwithaclutch inthe

transmission.If the wheelsstopturningwhiletryingto

dischargelargevolumesof snow,immediatelydisen-

gagethe drivecontrolandallow the rotatingaugersto

dischargesnowfromthe housing.Reducethe clearing

widthandcontinueoperation.

8. Oneach succeedingpass,readjustthe chute

assemblyto the desiredpositionand slightlyoverlap

the previouslyclearedpath.

Before Stopping

1. Runenginefor afew minutesto helpdryoff any

moistureon engine.

2. Toavoid possiblefreeze-upof the starter,followthese

steps:

Recoil Starter

a. Withtheenginerunning,pullthe starterropewitha

rapid,continuousfullarm strokethreeorfourtimes.

To Stop The SnowThrower

1. To stopthe wheels,releasethe drivecontrol.

2. To stopthrowingsnow,releasetheaugercontrol.

3. To stopengine,pushthrottlecontrolleverto OFFand

pullout the key.Do notturn key.

_ WARNING:Thetemperatureof muffler

andthe surroundingareas mayexceed

150° F.Avoidtheseareas.

WARNING

temperature

of muffler and the

surrounding areas

may exceed 150° F.

Avoidthese areas:

WARNING

Stop engine by

movingthrottle lever

to stop position and

wait for all moving

parts to stop before

usingthe

cleanoout tool.

Never use your

handsto clean snow

and ice from the

chute assembly or

auger housing.

Speed Selector Lever

Yourunit isequippedwitha 3-speedpowerpropelled

drivesystem. Speedposition1,when theleveris

depressedallthe waydowntowardthe motor,isslow.

Speedposition2 is a littlefasterand3 is the fastest.

SeeFigure8.

Tooperatethisfunction,followtheseinstructions:

1. Shiftyoursnowthroweronlywhile engineis running.

2. Releasedrivecontrolhandlebeforeshifting.

Operating Tips

1. For mostefficientsnowremoval,removesnow

immediatelyafteritfalls.

2. Dischargesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.

Slightlyoverlapeachpreviousswath.

3. Setthe skidshoes1/4" belowthe shaveplatefor

normalusage.The skidshoesmaybeadjusted

upwardfor hard-packedsnow.

NOTE:Itis not recommendedthatyou operatethis

snowthrowerongravelas loosegravelcan beeasily

pickedupandthrownbythe augercausingpersonal

injuryand/or damageto the snowthrower.

.If for somereason,you haveto operatethe snow

throweron gravel,keepthe skidshoeinthe highest

positionfor maximumclearancebetweentheground

andthe shaveplate.

5. Cleanthe snowthrowerthoroughlyaftereach use.

Cleaning The

Chute Assembly

Theclean-outtool is convenientlyfastenedto the auger

housingwitha mountingclip.

Whensnowandice collectin the chuteassemblyduring

operation,usethis toolto safelycleanthe chuteand

chuteopening.Followthe stepsbelowto operateit.

__k WARNING:Stop engineby moving

throttle leverto stop positionand wait

for all moving partsto stop before

using the clean-out tool.

1. Releasebothaugeranddrivecontrols.

2. Stopthe engineby movingthrottleleverto stop

position.

3. Removetheclean-outtool fromthe clip which

securesit to the rearof the augerhousing.

4. Usethe shovel-shapedendof theclean-outtool to

dislodgeandscoopanysnowandice whichhas

formedinand nearthe chuteassembly.

_ARNING:Neveruse yourhands to

clean snow and ice from the chute

assembly or auger housing.

Speed

Selector

Lever

Figure 8

Chute

Clean-out

Tool

Figure 9

Housing

5. Re-fastenthe clean-outtool to the mountingclip on

the augerhousing.Youcan startoperatingyoursnow

throwernow. SeeFigure9.

NOTE: The handleof the clean-outtool shouldbe placed

withthe handleto the Rightsideonthe snowthrower

augerhousing.

ShearPin

Cotter Pin

Bolt HexNut

Figure 10

Lubricate

Figure 11

General Recommendations

1. Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperformingany

maintenance.

2. The warrantyonthis snowthrowerdoesnotcover

itemsthat havebeensubjectedto operatorabuseor

negligence.To receivefull valuefromthe warranty,

operatormustmaintainthe snowthroweras instructed

in thismanual.

3. Periodicallycheckallfastenersandhardwareto make

surethesearetight.

_ WARNING: Before servicing, repairing,

lubricatingor inspecting,disengage all

controls 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. Always wear safety

glassesduring operation or while per-

forming any adjustments or repairs.

Replacing the Shave

Plate and Skid Shoes

The shaveplateandskidshoeson the bottomof the

snowthrowerare subjectto wear.Theseshouldbe

checkedperiodicallyand replacedwhen necessary

.To replace,removetwocarriageboltsand hexnuts

securingeach skidshoeto the augerhousing. See

Figure10.

2. Reassemblenew skid shoeswith hardwarejust

removed.Makesure shoesareadjustedto be level.

3. To removeshave plate: Removeboth skidshoes

andhardwareincludingcarriagebolts,andhex

nutswhichattachshaveplateto thesnowthrower

housing.Forlocationof shaveplate,see Figure10.

4. Reassemblenew shaveplate,makingsureheads

of the carriageboltsareto the insideof the housing.

Reinstallskidshoes.Tightensecurely.

Servicing Augers

Theaugersaresecuredto the spiralshaftwithfour

shearpinsandcotterpins.If youhit a foreignobjector

icejam,the snowthroweris designedso thatthe pins

mayshear.Referto Figure10.

If theaugersdo notturn,checkif the pinshavesheared.

Replace,if needed,withpropershearpins. Referto

item42on page19for part number.

IMPORTANT:NEVERreplacetheaugershearpinswith

standardpinsorfasteners.Anydamageto the auger

gearboxor othercomponents,as a resultof doingso,

will NOTbecoveredby yoursnowthrower'swarranty.

Lubrication

Fora viewof the lubricationpointson the snowthrower,

see Figure11.

1. Lubricatepivotpointsonthe augercontrolanddrive

controlwitha lightengineoiloncea season.

2. Lubricatethe augeridlerbracketwith alight engine

oilonce a season.

Engine

Listedbelowaregeneralrecommendationsabout

maintainingyour snowthrowerengine.Forfurther

details,referto the accompanyingenginemanual.

1. Beforeoperatingsnowthrower,checkthe oil level.

2. Changeengineoil afterfirsttwo hoursof operation

andevery25 hoursthereafter.

3. Cleansparkplugand resettheelectrodegapto

0.030"at leastonce a seasonorevery100hoursof

operation;replaceevery200 hoursof operation

Check V-Belts

Followinstructionsbelowto checkconditionof drive

beltsevery50 hoursof operation.

1. Removetheplasticbeltcoveronthe frontof the

engineby removingthe self-tappingscrewand

pressingthe plastictabsto releasethebeltcover.See

Figure13.

2. Visuallyinspectforfrayed,cracked,orexcessivelyworn

outbelts.Replace,ifnecessary,followinstructions

beginningonpage14.

WARNIN

Beforeservicing

repairing,lubricating

or inspecting,

disengage allcontrols

and stop engine.

Wait until all moving

parts havecome

to a completestop,

DisconneCt spark

plug wire and ground

it aga!nst the engine

to preventunintended

starting: Alwayswear

safety glassesduring

OpEration or

while performing

any adjustments

NOTE:

NEVERreplacethe

auger shear pins

with standardpinsor

fasteners.Any damage

to theaugergearboxor

other components,as

a resultof doingsO;Wil

NOT beCoveredbyyour

snowthrower'swarrantyl

Maintenance

WARNING

Performbelt

maintenanceoutdoors

assomegasmay

possiblyleakfrom

thecarburetoreven

thoughyouplaced

asheetof plastic

underneath the gas

icapto preventthe gas

capfrom leaking.

Replacing Belts

NOTE: Therearetwo beltson thissnowthrower:an

augerbelt anddrivebelt. Itis recommendedthat both

beltsbe replacedat the sametime.

1. Removethesparkplugwirefromsparkplugandground

it againsttheenginetopreventaccidentalstarting.

2. Draingasolinefromthe gastankbelow1/2tankor

runthe machinebelowhalf a tank,or placea piece

of plasticsheetunderneaththe gas cap to prevent

gasolineleakage.

_|11 ARNING: Performbelt maintenance

outdoors as somegas maypossibly

leak from the carburetoreventhough

you placedasheetof plasticunder-

neath the gas capto preventthe gas

cap from leaking.

Adjusting The Auger Cable

Periodicadjustmentto the augercontrolcablemaybe

requireddueto normalstretchandwearon the belt.

Adjustmentis neededif the augersseemto hesitate

whileturning,butthe enginemaintainsspeed,or

continueturningwiththe augercontroldisengaged.

1. Loosenthe rearhexbolt onthe cableadjustment

bracket.SeeFigure12.

2. Slidethe cableadjustmentbracketbackwardstaking

out the slackin theaugercable.

3. Retightenthe rearhexbolt

4. Startengineandverify augercontrolengagesand

disengagesproperly.

NOTE:if augercontinuesto rotatewiththecontrol

disengaged,shutoff engineandreadjust.

Auger Belt

1. Loosenthe rearscrewonthe augercableadjustment

bracketusinga 3/8" wrenchand slidethe bracket

allthe wayforwardto providemaximumslackinthe

augercable. SeeFigure12.

2. Removethebelt coverscrewusinga 5/16socket

withextensionand slightlyraisebeltcover. Youmust

alsounclipthe plastictab onthe otherside to raise

thisup. Do notattemptto removethe beltcoverfrom

the unitat thistime. SeeFigure13.

3. Loosenthe bottomaugerhousingmountingscrew

oneach sideonefull turn usinga 1/2" socket. See

Figure12.

4. Usingthe samesocketwrench,removethe top auger

housingmountingscrewsoneach side.

NOTE: The top augerhousingscrewonthe leftside

alsosecuresthe augercablebracketandcable roller.

Payattentionto its locationandhowit is positionedfor

referenceduringreassembly.SeeFigure12.

5. Pushdownonthe unit's handle,thiswill allowthe

belt coverto beeasily removedandwill giveaccess

for thefollowingbelt maintenanceprocedures.

Bracket

Figure 12

Figure 13

Wood Block

Figure 14

6. Afterremovingthe beltcover,slip the frontauger

beltoff of the enginepulleyby pushingit forwardand

rollingin offof the pulley.

7. Pushdownonthe unit's handlefurtheropeningthis

areaand providingbetteraccessto the augerpulley.

Youmaywish to placeawood blockunderthe auger

housingto holdthe unit open.SeeFigure14 Maintenance

8. Pushthe augerbelt idlerpulleyin releasingthe

augerbrake,whichis the tab thatholdsthe beltonto

the augerpulley.Removethe belt.

9. Replacewith newbeltafter replacingthe drivebelt.

NOTE: Ifnot replacingdrivebelt,then proceedto Step

5 inthe DriveBeltsection.

fControl

Figure15

Belt LocatorPin

Figure16

Drive Belt

NOTE:To replacethe DriveBelt,you mustfirstfollow

AugerBelt instructions.Replacethe drivebelt before

reassemblingthe newaugerbelt.

1. Removehairpinclipand pivotrodfromunit. See

Steps1and2 in Figure15.

2. Maneuvercontrolarmout anddisconnectdrive

cable.SeeStep3.

3. Pullidlerpulleyon right handside out,releasing

tensionondrivebelt. Removedrive beltfromidler

pulleyandtransmissionpulley. SeeSteps1thru 3 in

Figure15.

4. Rotatecontrolarm inorderto maneuverbelt from

unit. Removebeltand replacewithnew belt.

NOTE: Besureto maintainpositionof the multi-speed

pulleyassemblyso thatthe belt Iocatorpininthetop

position. SeeFigure16.

5. Reassemblein the exactoppositeorder.

6. Afterreassemblyis completed,be sureto adjustthe

augercable.Referto the "AdjustingAugerCable"

instructionson Page14of this manual.

NOTE:

Toreplacethe Drive

Belt,you mustfirstfollow

AugerBelt instructions.

Replacethe drivebelt

beforereassemblingthe

newaugerbelt.

Besureto maintain

positionofthe multi-

speedpulleyassembly

sothat the beltIocator

pin inthe top position.

WARNING

Never store snow

thrower with fuel

in tank indoors or

in poorlyventilated

areas, where fuel

fumes may reach an

open flame, spark

or pilot light as on a

furnace, water heater,

clothes dryer or

gas appliance.

Drainfuel intoan

,approved container

ioutdoors, away from

any open flame. Be

certain engine is

cool. Do notsmoke.

Fuelleft in engine

during warm weather

deteriorates and

iwill cause serious

starting problems.

Do not drain

carburetor if using

fuel stabilizer.

Never use engine or

I carburetor cleaning

products inthe fuel

tank or permanent

damage may occur.

If the snowthrowerwill notbe usedfor30 daysor

longer,or ifit istheendof the snowseasonwhenthe

lastpossibilityof snowis gone,the equipmentneedsto

bestoredproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto

ensuretop performancefromthe snowthrowerfor many

moreyears.

Preparing Engine

NOTE:Referto theenginemanualfor moredetailed

informationon preparingthesnowthrowerenginefor

storage.

_ARNING:Neverstore snowthrower

with fuel intank indoorsor in poody

ventilated areas,wherefuel fumes

may reach an open flame, spark or

pilotlightas on a furnace, water

heater,clothes dryer or gas appliance.

NOTE:Itis importantto preventgumdepositsfrom

forminginessentialfuel systempartsof the enginesuch

as the carburetor,fuel filter,fuelhoseor tankduring

storage.

CAUTION:Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol

or using ethanol or methanol) canattract moisture

which leads to separation and formation of acids

during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage.

Toavoidengineproblems,thefuel systemshouldbe

emptiedbeforestoragefor 30daysor longer.Follow

theseinstructionsto prepareyour snowthrowerfor

storage:

_ARNING:Drainfuel intoan approved

container outdoors, awayfrom any

openflame. Becertain engineis cool.

Do not smoke. Fuel left in engine

during warmweather deteriorates and

will cause serious starting problems.

1. Removeallgasolinefromthe carburetorandthefuel

tankto preventgum depositsfromformingon these

partsandharmingthe engine.

2. Runthe engineuntilthe fuel tankis emptyandit

stopsdueto lackof fuel.

3. Draincarburetorby pressingupwardon bowldrain,

locatedbelowthe carburetorcover. SeeFigure17.

f Carburetor _"

0ow0 anv =,r --

Figure17

_ARNING:Donot drain carburetorif

using fuel stabilizer.Neveruse engineor

carburetorcleaningproducts in the fuel

tankor permanentdamagemayoccur.

NOTE:Fuelstabilizer(suchas STA-BIL)is anaccept-

ablealternativein minimizingthe formationof fuelgum

depositsduringstorage.Addstabilizerto gasolineinfuel

tankorstoragecontainer.Alwaysfollowmixratiofound

onstabilizercontainer.Runengineat least10minutes

afteraddingstabilizerto allowit to reachthe carburetor.

Do notdraincarburetorif usingfuel stabilizer.

4. Removethesparkplugandpourone(1)ounce

of engineoil throughthe sparkplugholeinto the

cylinder.Coversparkplugholewitha ragandcrank

the engineseveraltimesto distributethe oil. Replace

sparkplug.

NOTE:Referto theenginemanualfor moreinformation

onpreparingthe snowthrowerenginefor storage.

Preparing Snow Thrower

1. Whenstoringthe snowthrowerinan unventilatedor

metalstorageshed,careshouldbetakento rustproof

the equipment.Usinga light oilor silicone,coatthe

equipment,especiallyanychains,springs,bearings

andcables.

2. Removealldirt fromexteriorof engineandequipment.

3. Followlubricationrecommendationson page13.

4. Storeequipmentina clean,dry area.

Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution

Engine fails to start tankempty,or stalefuel tankwith cleanfreshgasoline:

21 Blockedfuel line 2: Cleanfuel line:

& Keynot snappedintopiace

4. Spark plugw redisconnected 4, Connectwireto sparkp!ug.

& Fau!tyspaik plug c!ean sparkplug, readjustgap;or

replace:

6: Enginenot primed 61Prime enginefourtimeSl

7:Eng nefoodedfromexcessive 7: wait at eastten minutesbefore

priming starting.

Engine runs erratic 1. Unitrunningonchoke

2. Fuellineblocked,or stalefuel

3. Waterordirt in fuel system

4. Carburetorout of adjustment

1. Movechokeleverto OFFposition.

2. Cleanfuellineandfill tankwith

fresh,cleangasoline.

3. Referto enginemanualfor remedy.

4. Referto enginemanualfor remedy.

I Engineoverheats 1. Carburet rout of adjustment-- 1. Referto enginemanualfor instructio .i

Loss of power 1. Sparkplugwire loose 1. Firmlyconnectsparkplugwire.

2. Ventingas cap plugged 2. Clearvent.

Excessivevibration 1. Loosepartsor damagedauger 1. Stopengineimmediatelyand

disconnectsparkplugwire.Check

for possibledamage.Tightenall

boltsand quts.Repairas needed.If

the problempersists,takeunitto an

authorizedservicedealer.

Unitfails to self-propel

Augerscontinueto rotate

1. Drivebelt looseordamaged 1. Replacedrive belt.

1. Cableoutof adjustment. 1. Adjustaugercontrolcableas

shownin "AdjustingThe Auger

Cable"on page14.

Unit fails to discharge

snow

1 Chuteassemblyclogged.

2. Shearpinsheared.

3. Foreignobjectlodgedinauger

4 Augercontrolcableout of

adjustment.

5. Augerbelt looseor damaged.

1. Stopengineanddisconnectspark

plugwire.Cleanchuteandinside

of augerhousingwithclean-out

toolor stick.

2. Replaceshearpin.

3. Stopengineimmediatelyand

disconnectthe sparkplugwire.

Removeobjectfromauger.

4. Adjustaugercontrolcable

5. Replaceaugerbelt.

P easeao,VOr

return the unit to the

retailerfrom which it

was purchase&

without first contacting

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or call acustomer

service representative

at 1(800)800,7310 or

(330) 220,4683,

You wi// need the

model number and

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regarding locating

and recording your

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NOTE: Forrepairsbeyondtheminoradjustmentslistedabove,contactyournearestauthorizedservicerepresentativeor

call 1-800-800-7310forthe CustomerSupportCenter.Referto the enginemanualformoreenginerelatedinformation.

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please call

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1 684-04037 ChuteAssembly 1

2 710-04071 CarriageBolt 5/16-18x 1.0" 1

3 710-0451 CarriageBolt 5/16-18 11

4 712-3068 FlangeLockNut,5/16-18 1 28 738-0281

5 720-04032 Nut Knob5/16-18 1 29 741-0245

6 731-04388A ChuteHandle 1 30 741-0309

7 731-04426A UpperChute 1 31 750-04191

8 736-0159 FiatWasher.349 x .879x .063 2 32 756-04035

9 731-04127 LowerChute 1 33 784-0434

10 731-04353 ChuteRing 1 34 790-00075

11 731-2636A ChuteAdapter5" Dia. 1 35 618-04293

12 732-04111 ChuteAdjustmentSpring 1 36 684-04113

13 712-04064 FlangeLockNut 1/4-20 5 37 684-04114

14 731-2643 Clean-outTool 1 38 684-04165

15 731-2635 Clean-outToolMount 1 39 714-04040

16 725-0157 CableTie 1 40 731-04870

17 710-0134 CarriageScrew 1/4-20x 0.62" 5 41 736-0351

18 710-0520 HexBolt 3/8-16x 1.50" 1 42 738-04124A

19 710-0604A AB Screw5/16-18x .625 4 43 741-0493A

20 712-04063 FlangeLockNut,5/16-18 10 44 790-00087A

21 712-04065 FlangeLockNut,3/8-16 1 45 790-00120

22 712-0266 HexLockNut 3/8-16 1 46 784-5580

23 715-04020 Spiral Pin 2 47 746-04246

24 726-04012 PushOn Nut 2 48 736-0258

25 731-04218B Impeller 1

26 732-0611 ExtensionSpring 1

27 736-0174 WaveWasher 1

ShoulderScrew3/8-16 1

Hex FlangeBearing 2

Ball Bearing 1

Spacer 1

FlatIdler 1

AugerIdler Bracket 1

BearingHousing 1

AugerGearboxAssembly 1

AugerAssembly- LH 2

AugerAssembly- RH 2

AugerHousing,24" 1

Bow TieCotter Pin72 4

Spacer,1.25x.75x 1.00 4

FlatWasher 2

ShearPin,.25x 1.50 4

FlangeBushing 8

HexBearing Housing 2

Shave Plate2.25 x23.66 LG 1

Skid Shoe 2

AugerCable 1

FlatWasher 1

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accessories

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Model Series 3DD

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1 710-0449 CarriageScrew5/16-18x 2.25" 2

2 710-0106 HexScrew1/4-20x 1.25" 2

3 710-1260A Screw,5/16-18x .75" 4

4 712-04064 FlangeLockNut 1/4-20 2

5 720-0284 LockNut Knob5/16-18 2

6 725-0157 CableTie 3

7 746-04256 DriveCable

8 746-04246 AugerCable

9 711-04478 Pivot Rod

10 747-04405 DriveControl

11 749-04147 LowerHandle

12 749-04236 UpperHandle 1

13 790-00053 HandleTab 2

14 618-04296 TransmissionAssembly 1

15 710-0604A AB Screw5/16-18x .625 4

16 710-0809 Screw,1/4-20x 1.25" 2

17 711-1364 ClevisPin

18 714-0115 Cotter Pin,1/8x 1.0

19 714-04040 BowTie CotterPin72

20 715-0249 RollPin

21 717-04066 Pinion14T

22 717-04073A Gear70T 1

23 732-0409 ExtensionSpring 1

24 736-0192 FiatWasher 2

25 738-04184 ShoulderScrew1/4-20 1

26 738-0924 CarriageScrew 1/4-28 1

27 741-0245 HexFlangeBearing 2

28 741-04108 HexFlangeBearing 2

29 756-0625 CableRoller 1

30 784-0419B DriveHousingFrame 1

31 790-00223 AugerCableBracket 1

32 790-00224 AugerCableAdj. Bracket 1

33 634-0232A WheelAssblySnowHog Gray 2

34 710-0627 LockBolt 5/16-24x0.75" 5

35 736-0242 BellWasher 2

36 738-1231 Axle 1

37 710-0224 HexScrew,#10-16x.500 1

38 710-0654A TT SemsScrew3/8-16x 1.0" 4

39 710-0696 HexBolt 3/8-24x 0.875" 1

40 710-1245B Lock Bolt5/16-24x0.875" 1

41 731-05364 BeltCover 1

42 736-0247 FlatWasher,.4061Dx 1.250D 1

43 736-0505 FiatWasher,.341Dx 1.500D 1

44 748-04067 Pulley:Adapter,.75Dia. 1

45 748-0234 ShoulderSpacer 1

46 750-04568 ShoulderSpacer 1

47 754-04102 V-Belt,3L x 25.00LG 1

48 754-04014 V-Belt,3/8 x 26.680Lg. 1

49 756-04024 Auger Pulley 1

50 756-0569 PulleyHalf 2

51 710-0456 Screw,#10-16x.500 1

52 790-00064 HeatShield 1

53 710-1667A Screw#10-16 3

54 731-05358 SpeedSelectorHousing- Lwr 1

55 731-05359 SpeedSelectorHousing- Upr 1

56 731-05360 SpeedSelectorHousing-Lever 1

57 732-0627 6 SpeedShift LeverSpring 1

58 746-04244 SpeedControlCable 1

59 710-04329 Screw.159 x.610 2

60 736-3092 FiatWasher.265x 1.0x .030 2

61 782-7596A 6-SpeedControlArm 1

62 790-00234 ActuatorMountingBracket 1

63 790-00235 DriveWheel IdlerBracket 1

64 656-0613 Multi-SpeedPulleyAssembly 1

65 682-7527 6 SpeedAssemblyCup 1

66 741-0545 BallBearing 1

67 756-0613 PulleyHalf 1

68 756-0612A DrivePulleyHalf 1

69 684-04168 IdlerPulleyAssembly 2

70 747-04394 AugerControl Bail 1

71 736-0451 Saddle Washer 2

72 736-0232 WaveWasher.531x .781x .013 1

73 750-04571 ShoulderSpacer.60x .790x.538 2

74 710-1652 Screw,1/4-20x 1.25" 1

75 753-05426 PressureLimitingValveKit

PartList:

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For parts and/or

accessories

please call

1-800-800-7310,or

1-330-220-4683.

www.mtdproducts.com

For parts and/or

accessories

please call

1-800-800-7310,or

1-330-220-4683.

www.mtdproducts.com

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NOTES:

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notes and write down

For parts and/or

accessories

please call

1-800-800-7310,or

1-330-220-4683.

www.mtdproducts.com

MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR

The limitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenby MTDLLCwithrespectto

newmerchandisepurchasedandusedin the UnitedStates,itsposses-

sionsandterritories.

"MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsin materialandworkmanship

for a periodof two(2) yearscommencingonthe dateof originalpurchase

andwill, at its option,repairor replace,free of charge,anypart foundto

bedefectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.Thislimitedwarrantyshallonly

applyif this producthas beenoperatedandmaintainedinaccordance

withthe Operator'sManualfurnishedwiththe product,andhas not been

subjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,accident,improper

maintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,ordamagebecause

of otherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromthe installationor

useof any part,accessoryorattachmentnotapprovedby MTDfor use

withthe product(s)coveredbythis manualwill voidyourwarrantyas to

any resultingdamage.

Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befree fromdefectsinmaterialand

workmanshipfor a periodof thirty (30)daysfromthe dateof purchase.

Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batteries,

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

throwerskidshoes,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 RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019,or

call 1-800-800-7310or 1-330-220-4683or 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 use

orexposure.

d. Servicecompletedby someoneotherthananauthorizedservice

dealer.

e. MTDdoes notextendany warrantyfor productssoldor exported

outsideof the UnitedStates,itspossessionsandterritories,except

thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsof exportdistribution.

f. Replacementpartsthatarenot genuineMTDparts.

g. Transportationchargesand servicecalls.

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,givenby any personor entity,includingadealer

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

periodof the warranty, the exclusive remedyis repairor replacement

of the productas set forth above.

The provisionsas set forth inthis warranty providethe sole and

exclusive remedyarising from the sale. MTDshall not be liable

for incidentalor consequential loss or damage including,without

limitation, expenses incurredfor substitute or replacementlawn care

services or for rentalexpenses to temporarily replacea warranted

product.

Somestatesdo not allowtheexclusionor limitationof incidentalor

consequentialdamages,or limitationson howlonganimpliedwarranty

lasts,so the aboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplyto you.

In noeventshall recoveryof any kind begreaterthan theamountof the

purchasepriceof the productsold.Alterationof safetyfeatures 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.

HOWSTATELAW RELATESTO THISWARRANTY: Thislimitedwar-

rantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyou mayalso haveother rights

whichvaryfromstateto 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

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