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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

AOAL

Two-Stage Snow Thrower- E, F Style

iMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunit is equippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon or nearany uniiprovedforest-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.769-01275C

06/13/2005

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

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

MakingAdjustments ......................................... 12

Maintaining Your Snow Thrower ...................... 14

Off-SeasonStorage ........................................... 18

Trouble- Shooting ............................................. 19

illustrated Parts List ......................................... 20

Warranty ............................................ Back Cover

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING

YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,

please locatethe model plate on the equipment and copy the

information to the sample model plate provided to the right.

Youcan locate the model plate by standing at the operating

position and lookingdown atthe rear of the deck. This

informationwill be necessary to use the manufacturer'sweb

site and/or obtain assistancefrom the Customer Support

Department or an authorizedservice dealer.

IViTD LLC

P. O. BOX 361131

CLEVELAND,OH 44136

330-220-4683

www.mtdproducts.com_ 8oo=8oo=731 oJ

Customer Support

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

without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou have difficulty assemblingthis product or have any questions regardingthe controls, operationor maintenanceof this unit,

you can seek help from the experts.Choosefrom the options below:

1. Visitmtdproducts.com for manyusefulsuggestions.Clickon

CustomerSupportbuttonandyouwill get the optionsreproducedin

the screenshotbelow.Clickonthe appropriatebuttonandhelpis

immediatelyavailabb.

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

.Theenginemanufacturer is responsiblefor allengine-relatedissues

with regardto performance,power-rating,specifications,warrantyand

service.Pleasereferto theenginemanufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's

Manual,packedseparatelywithyourunit,for moreinformation.

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1. KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGIMPELLER

ANDAUGER.CONTACTWITHIMPELLEROR

AUGERCANAMPUTATEHANDSANDFEET.

USECLEAN-OUTTOOLTOUNCLOG

DISCHARGECHUTE.

DISENGAGECLUTCHLEVERS,STOPENGINE,

ANDREMAINBEHINDHANDLESUNTILALL

MOVINGPARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFORE

UNCLOGGINGORSERVICINGMACHINE.

TOAVOIDTHROWNOBJECTSINJURIES,

NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGEATBYSTANDERS.

USEEXTRACAUTIONWHENOPERATINGON

GRAVELSURFACES.

5. READOPERATOR'SMANUAL.

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.

iil _I ii_ _ i _iii_!i _ _ii_ ii

WARNING

This symbolpoints

out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if

not followed,could

endangerthe personal

safetyand/or property

of yourselfandothers.

Readandfollowall

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.

Readandfollowall

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 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 and throwing objects.

Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould result in serious injury or death.

Training

1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe 1.

machineandin themanual(s)beforeattemptingto

assembleand operate.Keepthis manualina safe placefor

futureandregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacement

parts. 2.

2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheir properoperation.

Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethem quickly.

3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis

machine.Children14yearsold andovershouldread and

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 least 75feet 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 eyeshieldsduringoperation

andwhile performinganadjustmentorrepairto protectyour

eyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan cause serious

injuryto the eyes.

Do notoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinterouter

garments.Do notwearjewelry,longscarvesorother

looseclothing,whichcould becomeentangledin moving

parts.Wearfootwearwhich willimprovefootingonslippery

surfaces.

Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacle

forall units withelectric startengines.

Adjustcollectorhousingheightto cleargravel orcrushed

rocksurfaces.

Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingthe engine.

Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis

running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe

operator'smanual.

Letengine andmachineadjustto outdoortemperature

beforestartingto clearsnow.

Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuse extreme

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 fuel whilethe engineis hot

or running.

e. Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefuel-

ing.

f. Neveroverfill fueltank. Filltankto nomorethan Y2inch

belowbottomoffiller neckto providespacefor fuel

expansion.

g. Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.

h. If gasolineis spilled,wipe itoff theengineand equip-

ment.Movemachineto anotherarea.Wait5 minutes

beforestartingtheengine.

i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere

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

waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).

j. Allowmachineto 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. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossing

gravel surfaces.Stayalert for hidden hazardsortraffic.

9. Exercisecaution whenchangingdirectionandwhileoperat-

ing on slopes.

10.Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards

windows,walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty

damageor personalinjury causedby a ricochet.

11.Neverdirect dischargeat children,bystandersand petsor

allow anyonein frontof the machine.

12.Donotoverloadmachinecapacity byattemptingto clear

snow at toofast of a rate.

13.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibility or light.

Alwaysbe sure of yourfootingand keepa firm holdon the

handles.Walk,neverrun.

14.Disengagepowerto the auger/impellerwhentransportingor

notin use.

15.Neveroperatemachineat hightransport speedson slippery

surfaces. Lookdownand behindand usecare when

backingup.

16.Ifthe machineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe

engine,disconnectthe sparkplugwire and groundit against

the engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairany

damagebeforestartingandoperating.

17.Disengageallcontrolleversandstopenginebeforeyou

leavethe operatingposition (behindthe handles).Wait

untilthe auger/impellercomesto a completestop before

uncloggingthe chuteassembly,makingany adjustments,or

inspections.

18.Neverputyourhandin thedischargeor collectoropenings.

Alwaysuse the clean-outtool providedtounclogthe dis-

charge opening.Donot unclogchuteassemblywhileengine

isrunning.Shut offengineand remainbehindhandlesuntil

all movingparts havestoppedbefore unclogging.

19.Useonly attachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe

manufacturer(e.g.wheelweights,tire chains,cabs etc.).

20. If situationsoccurwhich are notcoveredin this manual,

usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealeror call

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

servicing dealer..

Maintenance & Storage

1. Nevertamper withsafetydevices.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 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 they engageand

disengageproperlyandadjust, if necessary.Referto the

adjustmentsection inthis operator'smanualfor instructions.

7. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as neces-

sary.

8. Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor gas,oil,

etc. to protectthe environment.

9. Priorto storing,run machinea few minutesto clearsnow

frommachineand preventfreezeup of auger/impeller.

10.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere

thereis an openflame, sparkor pilot lightsuch as a water

heater,furnace,clothesdryeretc.

11.Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualfor properinstructions

onoff-seasonstorage.

Do not modify engine

Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,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 operateonregularunleadedgasoline,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 attempting to

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.

NOTE:Referenceto right

i andleftside of the machine

areobservedfromthe

operatingposition.

NOTE:ThisOperator's

Manualcoversseveral

models.Snowthrower

featuresvaryby model.Not

allfeaturesdiscussedin

thismanualareapplicable

to all snowthrowermodels.

NOTE:Tworeplacement

i augershearpinsand bow

i tie cotterpinsare provided

, foryour convenience.Store

ina safeplaceuntil

i needed.Referto Augers"

I inthe MaintenanceSection

I of thismanualfor more

information.

1. Observethe lowerrearareaof the snowthrowerto

besure bothcablesarealignedwith rollerguides

beforepivotingthe handleupward.

2. Securethe handleby tighteningthe plasticwing

knoblocatedon boththe leftand rightsidesof the

handle.Removeanddiscardany rubberbands,if

present.Theyare for packagingpurposesonly.

3. Positionthe chuteassemblyoverthe base.

4. Closethe flangekeepersto securethe chute

assemblyto the chutebase.Theflangekeeperswill

click intoplacewhenproperlysecure.

NOTE:Ifthe flangekeeperswill not easilyclick into

place,usethe palmof yourhandto applyswift,firm

pressureto the backof each.

5. Removethe fiatwasherandhairpinclip fromtheend

of the chutedirectionalcontrol.

insertthe endof the chutedirectionalcontrolinto the

lowerbracketand securewiththefiatwasherand hair-

pin clipjust removed.If necessary,the lowerbracket

can beadjusted.Referto ChuteBracketAdjustment.

on Page13.

Adjustments

Auger Control

iMPORTANT:Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower,refer

to AugerControlTeston page11.Readandfollowall

instructionscarefullyandperformalladjustmentsto verify

your snowthrowerisoperatingsafelyand properly.

Skid Shoes

iMPORTANT:Itis not recommendedthatyou operate

this snowthrowerongravelas loosegravelcan beeasily

pickedupandthrownby the augercausingpersonal

injury ordamageto the snowthrower.

The snowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardat the

factoryfor shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if

desired,priorto operatingthe snowthrower.Referto Skid

Shoeson page13.

NOTE:If youchooseto operatethe snowthroweron

a gravelsurface,keepthe skidshoesin positionfor

maximumclearancebetweenthe groundandthe shave

plate.

Tire Pressure

Beforeoperating,checktire pressureand reducepres-

sure in bothtiresto between15psi and20 psi.

NOTE:If thetire pressureis not equalin bothtires,the

unit maynottravelina straightpathandthe shaveplate

maywearunevenly.

Setting Up

IMPORTANT

Priorto operatingyour

snow thrower, refer

to Auger Control Test

on page 11.Readand

followall instructions

carefully and perform

all adjustmentsto verify

your snow thrower is

operating safely and

properly.

Operating

Your S"ow

Th rower

WARNi

Read,understand,

andfo,o a, nstruc

tions andwarnings i

on the machineand

inthismanual before

operating,

Useextremecare

whenhandling

gasoline,Gasolineis

extremelyflammable

andthe vapors

explosive:Neverfuel

the machine indoors

or while the engine

is hotor running,

Extinguish cigarettesl

cigars, pipes and

othersourcesof

NOTE: Snowthrowersvary

by m0de!withregardto

featuresandcomponents:

Your snowthrowermay

NOT resemb!elindetail,

snowthrowersillustrated

infiguresthroughoutthis

manual.

Know Your Snow Thrower

Shift Lever

DriveControl ,,_ _AugerControl

ElectricStartButton

GasCap

ChuteAssembly

Oil Fill

CleanOut \

Tool

Augers

ignition

Key\

Choke

Control

EngineControls

RecoilStarter

Handle

Figure 1

Now that you have set up your snow thrower for

operation, get acquainted with its controls and fea-

tures. These are described below and illustrated in

Figure 1.This knowledge will allow you to use your

new equipment to its fullest potential.

NOTE: Fordetailedstartinginstructionsandmore

informationonall enginecontrols,referto the separate

enginemanualpackedwithyour unit

Shift Lever

The shiftleverislocatedinthe rightside of the handle

panelandis usedto determinegorundspeedand

directionof travel.

Forward

Therearesixforward(F) speeds.Positionone(1)is the

slowestandpositionsix(6) is the fastest.

Reverse

Therearetworeverse(R) speeds.One(1)is the slower

andtwo(2) is the faster.

Choke Control I,,'1

Thechokecontrolis foundonthe rearof the engineand

isactivatedby rotatingthe knobclockwise.Activatingthe

chokecontrolclosesthe chokeplateon thecarburetor

andaids instartingthe engine.

Throttle Control

Thethrottlecontrolis locatedon the

engine.Itregulatesthe speedof the

engineandwill shutoffthe enginewhen

pusheddowncompletely.

Primer

Depressingthe primerforcesfuel directly

intothe engine'scarburetorto aidin

cold-weatherstarting.

Oil Fill

Engineoil levelcan becheckedandoil

addedthroughthe oil fie

Auger Control

Theaugercontrolislocatedonthe left handle.Squeeze

thecontrolgripagainstthe handleto engagethe augers

andstart snowthrowingaction. Releaseto stop.

Drive Control

DRIVE

CONTROL

Thedrivecontrolis locatedonthe right handle.Squeeze

thecontrolgripagainstthe handleto engagethe wheel

drive.Releaseto stop.

Chute Directional Control

CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

DISCHARGE _'_DISCHARGE

ADJUSTABLE

CHUTETiLT

Thechutedirectionalcontrolis locatedon leftside of the

snowthrower.

Tochangethe directionin whichsnowis thrown,turn

chutedirectionalcontrolas follows:

* Crankclockwiseto dischargeto the left.

* Crankcounterclockwiseto dischargeto the right.

Ignition Key

The ignitionkeyis a safetydevise.It mustbefully

insertedin orderfor the engineto start. Removethe

ignitionkeywhenthe snowthrowerisnot inuse.

Donot turnthe ignitionkeyinan attemptto startthe

engine.Doingso maycauseit to break.

Clean-Out Tool

,_k WARNING•Never use your hands

to clear a clogged chute assem-

-- bly. Shut off engine and remain

behind handles until all moving

parts have stopped before

unclogging.

The chuteclean-outtool isfastenedto the topof the

augerhousingwitha mountingclip.Thetool isdesigned

to clear acloggedchuteassembly.

NOTE: Thisitemis fastenedwitha cabletie to the rear

of the augerhousingat the factory.Cutthe cabletie

beforeoperatingthe snowthrower.

Skid Shoes

Positionthe skidshoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.

Adjustupwardfor hard-packedsnow.Adjustdownward

whenoperatingongravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.

Recoil Starter Handle

Thishandleis usedto manuallystart the engine.

Electric Starter Button

Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagesthe engine's

electricstarterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.

Electric Starter Outlet

Requirestheuse of a three-prongoutdoorextensioncord

anda 120Vpowersource/wailoutlet.

Augers

Whenengaged,the augersrotateanddraw snowinto the

augerhousing.

Chute Assembly

Snowdrawnintothe augerhousingisdischargedoutthe

chuteassembly.

Gas Cap

Unthreadthe gas capto addgasolineto the fueltank.

WARNIN,3

The operation of

any snow thrower

can result in foreign

objectsbeing thrown

into the eyes; which

Candamage your

eyes severely, Always

wear safety glasses

while operatingthe

snow thrower, or while

performinganyadjust:

ments or repairs on it:

Be sure noone ott

than the operator is

standing,,earthesno,,

thrower while starting

engine or operating

snow thrower, Never

run engine indoors or

in enclosed, poorly

ventilated areas, En,

gine exhaust contains

carbon monoxide; an

odo, essanddeaa y

gaS;Keep hands; feet,

hairand oosec oth ng

away from any moving

parts on engine and

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

extremelyflammable

and the vapors are

explosive. Neverfuel

the machine indoors

or while the engine

is hot or running.

Extinguish cigarettes,

cigars, pipes and

other sources of

ignition.

if your home's

wiringsystem is not a

three-wire grounded

system, do not use

this electric starter

under any conditions.

if your home

electrical system

is grounded, but a

three-hole receptacle

is not available, do

not use your snow

thrower's electric

starter.

Gas & Oil Fill-Up

Servicethe enginewithgasolineandoil as instructedin

theTecurnsehEnginesmanualpackedseparatelywith

yoursnowthrower.Readinstructionscarefully.

StartingThe Engine

1. Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplug. Makecertainthe

metalloopon the endof the sparkplugwire (inside

the rubberboot)is fastenedsecurelyoverthe metal

tip onthe sparkplug.

2. Makecertainboththe augercontrolanddrivecontrol

arein thedisengaged(released)position.

3. Movethrottlecontrolupto FASTposition.Insert

ignitionkeyinto slot. Makesureit snapsintoplace.

Do notattemptto turn the key.

NOTE:The enginecannotstart unlessthe keyis

insertedintoignitionswitch.

Electric Starter

1. Determinethatyourhome'swiringis a three-wire

groundedsystem.Ask a licensedelectricianif you are

notcertain.

_ARNING: The optional electric

starter is equipped with a

grounded three-wire power cord

and plug, and is designed to op-

erate on 120 volt AC household

current, it must be used with a

properly grounded three-prong

receptacle at all times to avoid

the possibility of electric shock.

Follow all instructions carefully

prior to operating the electric

starter.

If youhavea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceed

as follows:

1. Plugtheextensioncord intothe outletlocatedon the

engine'ssurface.Plugthe otherendof extensioncord

intoa three-prong120-volt,grounded,ACoutletina

well-ventilatedarea.

2. Rotatechokecontrolto FULLchokeposition(for a

coldenginestart).

6. Asthe enginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrol

to the OFFposition.Ifthe enginefalters,quicklyrotate

thechokecontrolbackto FULLandthen slowlyinto

theOFFpositionagain.

7. Whendisconnectingtheextensioncord,always

unplugtheendat thethree-prongwalloutletbefore

unpluggingthe oppositeendfromthe snowthrower.

Recoil Starter

1. Rotatechokecontrolto FULLchokeposition(cold

enginestart).

NOTE:If the engineis alreadywarm,placechokecontrol

inthe OFFpositioninsteadof FULL.

2. Pushthe primertwoor threetimesfor coldengine

start,makingsureto coverventholeinthe centerof

theprimerwhenpushing.

NOTE:DO NOTuse primerto restarta warmengine

aftera shortshutdown.

NOTE:Additionalprimingmaybe necessaryif the

temperatureis below150Fahrenheit.

3. Graspthe recoilstarterhandleand slowlypullthe

ropeout.At the pointwhereit becomesslightlyharder

to pullthe rope,slowlyallowthe ropeto recoil.

4. Pullthe starterhandlewitha firm, rapidstroke.Do not

releasethe handleandallowit to snapback.Keepa

firmholdon the starterhandleandallowit to slowly

recoil.

.Asthe enginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrol

to the OFFposition.Ifthe enginefalters,quicklyrotate

thechokecontrolbackto the FULLpositionandthen

slowlyintothe OFFpositionagain.

NOTE:Allowthe engineto warmup fora few minutes

afterstarting.The enginewill notdevelopfull poweruntil

it reachesoperatingtemperatures.

Stopping The Engine

Runenginefor a fewminutesbeforestoppingto helpdry

offany moistureonthe engine.

• Tohelppreventpossiblestarterfreeze-up,proceedas

follows:

NOTE: Ifthe engineis alreadywarm,placechokecontrol

inthe OFFpositioninsteadof FULL.

3. Pushthe primertwoor threetimesfor coldengine

start,makingsureto coverventholein thecenterof

the primerwhenpushing.

NOTE: DONOTuseprimerto restartawarmengine

aftera shortshutdown.

4. Pushstarterbuttonto start engine.

5. Oncethe enginestarts,releasestarterbutton.

Electric Starter

1. Connectextensioncord to the electricstarteroutlet

onthe engine,then to 120voltAC outlet.

2. Withthe enginerunning,pushthe starterbuttonand

allowthe starterfor spin for severalseconds.The

noisemadebythe starteris normal.The engine's

starteris not beingharmed.

3. Whendisconnectingtheextensioncord,always

unplugtheendat thethree-prongwalloutletbefore

unpluggingthe oppositeendfromthe snowthrower.

4. Movethrottlecontrolto STOPposition.

5. Removethe ignitionkeyandstoreina safeplace.

6. Wipeall snowandmoisturefromtheareaaroundthe

engineas wellas the areain andaroundthe drive

controlandaugercontrol.Also,engageand release

bothcontrolsseveraltimes.

Recoil Starter

1. Withenginerunning,pullstarter ropewitha rapid,

continuousfull arm strokethreeor fourtimes.Pulling

the starterropewill producea loudclatteringsound,

whichis notharmfulto engine.

2. Movethrottlecontrolto STOPposition.

3. Removethe ignitionkeyandstoreina safeplace.

4. Wipeall snowandmoisturefromtheareaaroundthe

engineas wellas the areain andaroundthe drive

controlandaugercontrol.Also,engageand release

bothcontrolsseveraltimes.

Chute Clean-Out Tool

Thechuteclean-outtool is convenientlyfastenedto the

rearof the augerhousingwitha mountingclip.Should

snowandice becomelodgedin the chuteassembly

duringoperation,proceedas followsto safelycleanthe

chuteassemblyandchuteopening:

1. Releaseboththe AugerControlandthe DriveControl.

2. Stopthe engineby removingthe ignitionkey.

3. Removethe clean-outtool fromthe clip whichsecures

it to the rearof the augerhousing.

4. Usethe shovel-shapedendof the clean-outtool to

dislodgeandscoopanysnowandicewhichhas

formedinand nearthe chuteassembly.

5. Refastenthe clean-outtool to the mountingclip onthe

rearof the augerhousing,reinsertthe ignitionkeyand

startthe snowthrower'sengine.

6. Whilestandinginthe operator'sposition(behindthe

snowthrower),engagethe augercontrolfor a few

secondsto clearany remainingsnowandice fromthe

chuteassembly.

To Engage Drive

Withthethrottlecontrolinthe Fast(rabbit)position,

moveshift leverintooneof the sixforward(F)

positionsortwo reverse(R) positions.Selecta speed

appropriatefor the snowconditionsanda paceyou're

comfortablewith.

2. Squeezetheaugercontrolagainstthe handleandthe

augerswill turn.Releaseit andthe augerswill stop.

3. Squeezethedrivecontrolagainstthehandlethe snow

throwerwill move.Releaseit anddrivemotionwill

stop.

To Engage Augers

1. Toengagetheaugersandstart throwingsnow,

squeezethe augercontrolagainstthe left handle.

Releaseto stopthe augers.

Auger Control Test

Performthe followingtest beforeoperatingyour snow

throwerfor the firsttimeand at the startof eachwinter.

Checkthe adjustmentof the augercontrolas follows:

1. Whenthe augercontrolis releasedandin the

disengaged"up"position,the cableshouldhavevery

littleslack.It shouldNOTbetight.

2. In a well-ventilatedarea,start the snowthrowerengine

as instructedonthe previouspage.Makesurethe

throttleis setin the FASTposition.

3. Whilestandinginthe operator'sposition(behindthe

snowthrower),engagethe auger.

4. Allowtheaugerto remainengagedfor approximately

ten (10)secondsbeforereleasingtheaugercontrol.

Repeatthis severaltimes.

5. Withthe throttlecontrolinthe FAST(rabbit)position

andtheaugercontrolin thedisengaged"up"position,

walkto thefrontof the machine.

6. Confirmthatthe augerhas completelystopped

rotatingand showsNOsignsof motion.If theauger

showsANY signsof rotating,immediatelyreturnto the

operator'spositionand shutoff the engine.Waitfor

ALLmovingpartsto stopbeforere-adjustingtheauger

control.

7. Toreadjustthe controlcable,loosentheupperhex nut

onthe augercable bracket.

8. Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack(or

downwardto increasecabletension).SeeFigure2.

9. Retightenthe upperhexnut.

10.RepeatAugerControl Test to verify properadjust-

menthasbeenachieved.

Figure 2

When selecting a

Drive Speed; use the

slower speeds unt

you are comfortable

and familiar with the

operation of the snow

thrower,

NEVER reposition the

shift lever (cha nge

direction

I)without first

releasing the drive

control and bringing

snow

toacompletestop,

Doingsowillresultin

premature wear tothe

snow thrower's drive

system.

:WARNING

Neveruseyourhands

to clean snow and

ice from the chute

assembly or auger

Themuffler'engine

andsurrounding

areas become hot

and can cause a

Mak=ng

Adjustments

WARNING

Read, understand,

and follow all instruc-

tions and warnings

on the machine and

in this manual before

operating.

Never attempt to

make any adjust-

ments while the

engine is running,

exceptwhere speci-

fied in operator's

manual.

Auger Control

Referto AugerControlTeston Page11to adjustthe

augercontrol.

Shift Cable

If thefull rangeof speeds(forwardandreverse)cannot

beachieved,referto the figuresto the rightandadjust

the shiftcableas follows:

1. Placethe shiftleverinthe fastest forwardspeed

position.

2. Loosenthe hex nuton the shiftcable indexbracket.

SeeFigure3.

3. Pivotthe bracketdownwardto takeupslack inthe

cable.

4. Retightenthe hex nut.

Drive Control

Whenthe drivecontrolisreleasedandinthe disen-

gaged"up" position,the cable shouldhaveverylittle

slack.It shouldNOTbetight.

Checkthe adjustmentof the drivecontrolas follows:

1. Withthe drive controlreleased,pushthe snow

throwergentlyforward.The unitshouldrollfreely.

2. Engagethe drivecontroland gentlyattemptto push

the snowthrowerforward.Thewheelsshouldnot

turn.The unit shouldnotrollfreely.

3. Withthe drive controlreleased,movethe shift lever

backandforth betweenthe R2positionandthe F6

positionseveraltimes.There shouldbe noresistance

inthe shiftlever.

4. If anyof the abovetestsfailed,the drive cableis in

needof adjustment.Proceedasfollows:

5. Loosenthe lowerhexnut onthe drivecable bracket.

SeeFigure4.

6. Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack (or

downwardto increasecabletension).

7. Retightenthe upperhexnut.

Chute Assembly

Thedistancesnowisthrowncan beadjustedby chang-

ingthe angleof the chuteassembly.Todo so:

1. Stopthe engineby removingthe ignitionkeyand

loosenthe plasticwing knobfound onthe left sideof

thechuteassembly.

2. Pivotthe chuteupwardordownwardbeforeretight-

eningthe wingknob.SeeFigure5.

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 5

)

Skid Shoes

The spacebetweenthe skidshoesandthe groundcan

beadjusted.SeeFigure6.

• Forclosesnowremovalona smoothsurface,raise

skidshoeshigheron the augerhousing.

Usea middleor lowerpositionwhenthe areato be

clearedis uneven,suchas agraveldriveway.

Toadjustthe skidshoes:

1. Loosenthe four hexnuts(twooneach side)and

carriagebolts. Moveskidshoesto desiredposition.

2. Makecertainthe entirebottomsurfaceof skidshoeis

againstthegroundto avoidunevenwearon the skid

shoes.

3. Retightennutsand boltssecurely.

Chute Bracket Adjustment

If the spiralat the bottomof the chutedirectionalcontrol

isnot fullyengagingwiththe chuteassembly,thechute

bracketcan beadjusted.Todo so:

1. loosenthe two nutswhichsecurethe chutebracket

andrepositionit slightly.See Figure7.

2. Retighteningthe nuts.

Tire Pressure

Beforeoperating,checktire pressureandreducepres-

sureto between15psiand 20psi.

If thetire pressureisnotequalinbothtires,the unit may

pullto oneside orthe other.

Figure 6

Figure 7

WARNING

Loosegravelcan be picked

up andthrownbythe auger,

causinginjuryto the operator

andbystandersand/or

damageto the snowthrower

andsurroundingproperty.

==,

Maintaining

Your Snow

Avo!do! sp!l ageon

rubberfriCtionWheel

and aiuminum drive

DOnot overfillthe gear

easelDamage to the

seals could resUltl

Engine

Referto the separateTecumsehEnginesmanual

packedwithyour unitfor all enginemaintenance.

Lubrication

Engine

Referto the separateTecumsehEnginesmanual

packedwithyour unitfor all enginelubricationinstruc-

tions.

Gear Shaft

Thegear(hex) shaftshouldbelubricatedat leastonce

a seasonor afterevery25 hoursof operation.

1. Removethelowerframecoverby removingthe two

screwswhichsecureit.

2. Applya lightcoatingof an all-weathermulti-purpose

greaseto the hex shaft.See Figure8.

Wheels

At leastonce a season,removeboth wheels.Cleanand

coattheaxleswitha multipurposeautomotivegrease

beforereinstallingwheels.

Chute Directional Control

Oncea season,thejoystickshouldbelubricatedwith

petroleumjelly,linseedoil, mineraloil, paraffinwaxor

3-in-1oil.

Auger Shaft

At leastonce a season,removethe shearpinson auger

shaft.Spraylubricantinsideshaft,aroundthe spacers.

Alsolubricatethe flangebearingsfoundat eitherendof

the shaft.SeeFigure9.

Gear Case

Theaugergearcasehas beenfilled withgreaseat the

factory.If disassembledfor any reason,lubricatewith

twoouncesof grease(Part Number737-0168).

Figure 8

II I

Bearing

Figure 9

NOTE: Donot overfillthe gearcase. Damageto the

sealscould result.Besurethe ventplugis freeof

greasein orderto relievepressure.

Shave Plate and Skid Shoes

Theshaveplateand skidshoesonthe bottomof the

snowthroweraresubjectto wear.Theyshouldbe

checkedperiodicallyandreplacedwhennecessary.

Toremoveskidshoes:

1. Removethefour carriageboltsandhexflangenuts

whichsecurethemto the snowthrower.

2. Reassemblenew skidshoeswiththe fourcarriage

bolts(twooneach side)andhexflange nuts.Refer

to Figure10.

Toremoveshaveplate:

1. Removethecarriageboltsand hexnutswhich

attachit to the snowthrowerhousing.

2. Reassemblenew shaveplate,makingsureheadsof

carriageboltsareto the insideof housing.Tighten

securely.

NOTE:Augersnot shownforclarity,

Figure 10

f' i "_

Auger Belt Replacement

To removeandreplaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt,

proceedas follows:

1. Removethe plasticbelt coveronthe frontof the

engineby removingthe twoself-tappingscrews.

NOTE:Drainthe gasolinefromthe snowthrower,or

placea pieceof plasticunderthe gas cap.

ntaining

C re,u,yp,vo,soow up so Your Snow

thatit restson the augerhousing.Removethe frame

coverfromthe undersideof the snowthrowerby

removingfour self-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.

Rollthe augerbeltoff the enginepulley.

a. Loosenand removethe shoulderscrewwhich

actsas a belt keeper.

b. Unhookthesupportbracketspringfromthe

frame.

Removethe beltfromaroundtheaugerpulley,and

slipthe beltbetweenthe supportbracketandthe

augerpulley.Reassembleaugerbelt by following

instructionsin reverseorder.

NOTE:Do NOTforgetto reinstallthe shoulderscrew

andreconnectthe springto the frameafterinstallinga

replacementaugerbelt.

NOTE: Although

multi;viscosity oils

(5W30, !0W30 etci)

improvestarting in cold

Weather;these multi;

Viscosity oilSalso reSUlt

higher oil consump_

tion when used above

32°R C!eck your snow

thrower s engine oil

leVelmore frequentlyto

avoid possible engine

damage from running

loWon oil;

NOTE: Do not sand,

b astsparkp uglspark

plug should be cleaned

ioysCrapingorwire

brushing and Washing

with a commercial

solVenL

IMPORTANT

NEVERreplacethe

auger shear pins With

standard pins. Any

damage to theauger

gearbox orother com,

resultof

I sol WillNOT be

CoVeredbyyour snow

throwerls Warrantyl

NEVERreplace

theaugershear

pinswithanything

otherthanOEM

PartNo.738-04124

replacementshear

pins.Anydamageto

theaugergearbox

orothercomponents

asa resultoffailing

todosowillNOTbe

coveredbyyoursnow

i thrower'swarranty.

Augers

*Theaugersaresecuredto the spiralshaftwithtwo

shearpinsandcotterpins.If the augershouldstrikea

foreignobjector icejam,the snowthroweris designed

so thatthe pinsmayshear.Referto Figure9.

If theaugerswill notturn,checkto seeif the pinshave

sheared.Onesetof replacementshearpins hasbeen

providedwiththe snowthrower.When replacingpins,

sprayanoil lubricantintoshaft beforeinsertingnew

pins.

Drive Belt Replacement

Toremoveand replaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt,

proceedas follows:

1. Removetheplasticbelt coveron thefrontof the

engineby removingthe twoself-tappingscrews.

*Drainthe gasolinefromthe snowthrower,or placea

pieceof plasticunderthe gas cap.

*Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerupand forwardso

thatit restson the augerhousing.

2. Removetheframecoverfromthe undersideof the

snowthrowerby removingfour self-tappingscrews

whichsecureit.

3. a. Graspthe idlerpulleyandpivotit towardthe right.

b. Rollthe augerbeltoff the enginepulley.

c. Liftthe drivebelt offenginepulley.

4. Slipthe drivebeltoff the pulleyandbetweenfriction

wheelandfrictionwheeldisc.

*Removeandreplacebelt inthe reverseorder.

Friction Wheel Removal

If the snowthrowerfailsto drivewiththe drivecontrol

engaged,and performingthedrivecontrolcableadjust-

menton page14failsto correctthe problem,the friction

wheelmayneedto be replaced.Followthe instructions

below.Examinethe frictionwheelfor signsof wearor

crackingandreplaceif necessary

• Placethe shiftleverin third Forward(F3) position.

• Drainthe gasolinefromthe snowthrower,or placea

pieceof plasticunderthe gas cap.

Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup andforwardso

thatit restson the augerhousing.

1. a. Removethe framecoverfromthe undersideof

the snowthrowerby removingfourself-tapping

screwswhichsecureit.

b. Removethe right-handwheelby removingthe

screwandbellwasherwhichsecureit to the axle.

2. Carefullyremovethe hex nutandwasherwhich

securesthe hexshaft to the snowthrowerframeand

lightlytap the shaft'sendto dislodgethe ballbearing

fromthe rightsideof the frame.

3. Carefullypositionthehex shaftdownwardandto

the leftbeforecarefullyslidingthefrictionwheel

assemblyoff the shaft.

NOTE: Ifyou'rereplacingthe frictionwheelassembly

as a whole,discardthe wornpartand slidethe newpart

ontothe hex shaft.Followthe stepsabovein reverse

orderto reassemblecomponents.Ifyou'redisassem-

blingthe frictionwheeland replacingonly the rubber

ring,proceedas follows:

4. Removethe four screwswhichsecurethe friction

wheel'ssideplatestogether.

Removethe rubberringfrombetweenthe plates.

Reassemblethe side plateswitha newrubberring.

Slidethefrictionwheelassemblybackontothe hex

shaftandfollowthestepsabovein reverseorderto

reassemblecomponents.

When reassembling

thefriction wheel as-

sembly,tighten each

screwonly one rota-

tion beforeturning the

wheel clockwise and

proceedingwith the

next screw. Repeat

this process several

timesto ensurethe

platesare secured

with equalforce.

NEVER replace

theauger shear

pins with anything

otherthan OEM

Part No.738-04124

replacementshear

pins.Any damageto

the auger gearbox

or other components

as a result of failing

to do so will NOT be

covered by your snow

thrower'swarranty.

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 into an

approved container

outdoors, away from

any open flame. Be

certain engine is

cool. Do not smoke.

Fuel left in engine

during warmweather

deteriorates and will

cause serious

starting problems.

Do not drain

carburetor if

using fuel stabilizer.

Never use engine or

carburetor cleaning

products inthe fuel

tank or permanent

damage may occur.

Ifthe snowthrowerwill not be usedfor30 daysor longer, 1.

or if it is the endof the snowseasonwhenthe last pos-

sibilityof snowis gone,the equipmentneedsto be stored

properly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop 2.

performancefromthe snowthrowerfor manymoreyears.

Preparing Engine 3.

WARNING: Never store snow

thrower with fuel in tank indoors

or in poorly ventilated areas,

where fuel fumes may reach an

open flame, spark or pilot light

as on a furnace, water heater,

clothes dryer or gas appliance.

NOTE:It is importantto preventgum depositsfromform-

ingin essentialfuelsystempartsof the enginesuchas

the carburetor,fuel filter,fuel hoseor tankduringstorage.

CAUTION:Alcoholblendedfuels(calledgasoholorusing

ethanolor methanol)canattractmoisturewhichleadsto

separationandformationof acidsduringstorage.Acidic

gas can damagethe fuel systemof anenginewhile in

storage.

To avoidengineproblems,the fuel systemshouldbe

emptiedbeforestoragefor 30daysorlonger.Follow

theseinstructionsto prepareyour snowthrowerfor

storage:

_ARNING" Drainfuel into an ap-

proved container outdoors, away

from any open flame. Be certain

engine is cool. Do not smoke.

Fuel left in engine during warm

weather deteriorates and will

cause serious starting problems.

Removeall gasolinefrom thecarburetorandthe fuel

tankto preventgumdepositsfromformingon these

partsand harmingtheengine.

Runthe engineuntilthe fuel tankis emptyandit stops

due to lackof fuel.

Draincarburetorbypressingupwardon bowldrain,

locatedbelowthe carburetorcover(referto the

Tecumsehenginemanualfor moredetailedinstruc-

tion).

_ARNING: Do not drain carbure-

tor if using fuel stabilizer. Never

use engine or carburetor cleaning

products in the fuel tank or

permanent damage may occur.

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

ablealternativein minimizingtheformationof fuel gum

depositsduringstorage.Addstabilizerto gasolinein fuel

tankor storagecontainer.Alwaysfollowmixratiofoundon

stabilizercontainer.Runengineat least 10minutesafter

addingstabilizerto allow it to reachthe carburetor.Do not

draincarburetorif usingfuel stabilizer.

.Removethe sparkplugand pourone(1)ounceof

engineoilthroughthe sparkplugholeintothe cylinder.

Coversparkplugholewitha ragandcranktheengine

severaltimesto distributethe oil. Replacesparkplug.

NOTE:Referto the Tecumsehenginemanualfor more

informationonpreparingthe snowthrowerenginefor

storage.

Preparing Snow Thrower

Whenstoringthe snowthrowerinan unventilatedor

metalstorageshed,care shouldbe takento rustproof

the equipment.Usinga lightoil or silicone,coatthe

equipment,especiallyanychains,springs,bearings

and cables.

2. Removeall dirt fromexteriorof engineandequipment.

3. Followlubricationrecommendationson page12.

4. Storeequipmentina clean,dry area.

Problem Cause Remedy

n n r 1 Chokenot nONposton . 1 Movechoketo ON post on

Eg efa sto sta t : :

2, Sparkplugwiredisconnected• 21Connectwireto Sparkplug,

3: Fueitankemptyorstalefue!, &Fill tankwith€leanlfreShgasoiine:

Enginenot pi medl ,Primeengineas inStructedin

OpeiatingYouisnowThiOwe[!

5 Faut Sark u 5 C ean adjustgap or repace

, y P P g,

6 BoCke u e.... 6 Ceanfue ne

, df e!n, :

7. Safety keynotin ignitionon engine! I 7: !nse[t keyfullyint0the switch.

Engineruns erratic 1. UnitrunningonCHOKE. 1. Movechokeleverto OFFposition.

2. Blockedfuel lineor stalefuel. 2. Cleanfuel line;fill tankwithclean,

freshgasoline.

3. Waterordirt infuel system. 3. Drainfuel tank. Refillwith

freshfuel.

4. Carburetoroutof adjustment. 4. ContactMTDServiceCenter.

Engine overheats 1 carburetornotadjustedproperly, li Contact MTD serViCeCenter:

Excessive 1. Loosepartsordamagedauger.

Vibration

Stop engineimmediatelyand

disconnectsparkplugwire.Tighten

all boltsandnuts.If vibration

continues,haveunit servicedby a

MTDServiceCenter.

Unitfails 1. Drivecontrolcablein needof adjust- 1. Adjustdrivecontrolcable.Referto

to propel itself merit. "MakingAdjustments".

2. Drivebeltlooseor damaged. 2. Replacedrivebelt.

Unitfails 1. Chuteassemby clogged 1. Stop engineimmediatelyand

to d schame snow I disconnectsparkplugwire•Clean

chuteassemblyandinsideof auge_

housingwith clean-outtool ora

stick

2. Foreignobjectlodgedin auger• 2. Stop engineimmediatelyand

disconnectsparkplugwire•

Removeobjectfromaugerwith

clean-outtool ora stick•

3 Augercontro cab e nneedof adjust- 3 R_^_.....L_,_uu_^.... L,_,,uu"..... _le_L'r..... u,

ment• page11.

4 Augerbet ooseor damaged

•"I 4. Referto Maintenancesection

5 Shearp n(s) sheared 5. Replacewithnewshearpin(s)•

Trouble:

NOTE:This section

addresses minor

serviCeissues:For

further details, Contact

aMTD authorized

service center or call

1(800) 800-7310for

assistance

Styles E&F

1. 731-2635 SnowRemovalToolMount

2. 684-04057 ImpellerAssembly,12"Dia.

3. 710-0347 HexScrew,3/8-16,1.75,Gr5

4. 710-0451 Bolt,Carriage,5/16-18,.750Grl

5. 710-0604A Screw, 5/16-18,0.625

6. 710-0703 Screw,Carriage,1/4-20,.750,Gr5

7. 712-04063 Nut,FlangeLock,5/16-18,Nylon

8. 712-04064 Nut,FlangeLock,1/4-20,Nylon

9. 712-04065 Nut,FlangeLock,3/8-16,Nylon

10. 714-04040 CotterPin,Bow-tie

11. 725-0157 Cable,Tie,3/16x .05x 7.4

12. 726-04012 Nut,Push-on,.25 Dia

13. 731-04705 Chute,Adapter5" Dia

14. 732-0611 Spring,Extension,.38OD x 3.6

15. 736-0174 Washer,Wave,.625x.885x.015

16. 736-0242 Washer,Bell, .340x.872x.060

17. 736-0463 Washer,Fiat, .25x.630x.0515

18. 731-2643 SnowRemovaITool

19. 738-0143 Screw,Shoulder,.498x.34,3/8-16

20. 738-0281 Screw,Shoulder,.625x.17,3/8-16

21. 738-04124A ShearPin, .25x 1.50

22. 741-0245 Bearing,HexFlangex .75ID

23. 741-0309 Bearing,Ball, .75IDx 1.85OD

24. 756-0981A FiatPulley,Idler, 2.75OD

25. 790-00075 Housing,Bearing,1.85ID

26. 790-00080 Bracket,AugerIdlerw/ Brake

27. 618-04170 GearboxAssembly,Auger,22"

618-04171 GearboxAssembly,Auger,24"

618-04172 GearboxAssembly,Auger,26"

618-04173 GearboxAssembly,Auger,28"

28. 684-04068 HousingAssembly,Auger22"

684-04069 HousingAssembly,Auger24"

684-04070 HousingAssembly,Auger26"

684-04071 HousingAssembly,Auger28"

* Nonefoundbetweenspiralsonmodelswith22-inchaugerhousing.

* Onefoundbetweenspiralson modelswith24-inchaugerhousing.

* Twofoundbetweenspiralsonmodelswith26-inchaugerhousing.

* Threefound betweenspiralson modelswith28-inchaugerhousing.

29. 684-04107 SpiralAssembly,LH

30. 684-04108 SpiralAssembly,RH

31. 731-04870" Spacer,1.25ODx.75 IDx 1.00

32. 736-0188 Washer,Fiat,.76x 1.49x .06

33. 741-0493A Bushing,Flange,.80 IDx .91OD

34. 790-00087A Housing,1"HexBearing

35. 790-00117 ShavePlate,2.25 x 21.66

790-00120 ShavePlate,2.25 x 23.66

790-00121 ShavePlate,2.25 x 25.66

790-00118 ShavePlate,2.25 x 27.66

36. 784-5580 .SlideShoe

37. 719-0319 Housing,Auger,RH Reduced

38. 719-0320 Housing,Auger,LH Reduced

39. 721-0179 Seal,Oil, .750ID

40. 741-0662 Bearing,Flange,.75x 1.0x .59

41. 710-0642 Screw,Self-tapping,1/4-20,0.750

illustrated

42. 711-04286 Axle, Auger, 22"

711-04285 Axle,Auger,24"

711-04284 Axle,Auger,26"

711-04283 Axle,Auger,28"

43. 714-0161 Key,Hi-pro3/16x 5/8

44. 715-04021 Pin, Dowel,.25 ODx 1.2

45. 717-04126 Shaft,Worm.75OD

46. 717-0528A Gear,Worm20T

47. 718-04071 Collar,Thrust

48. 721-0325 Plug, 1/4x.437

49. 721-0327 Seal,Oil, .75x1x.131

50. 736-0351 Washer,Fiat,.760IDx 1.50D

51. 736-3084 Washer,Fiat,.51x 1.12

52. 741-0663 Bearing,Flange,.75x 1.0x .925

53. 741-0661A Bearing,Flange,.75x 1.00x .975

54. 746-04230 ClutchCable,Auger,47.23"

55. 629-0071 ExtentionCord,110V

NOTE: Snowthrowerfeaturesandcomponentsvaryby model.NOTall partslistedaboveandpictured

onthe previouspageare standardequipment.

ii ii iiiii _ i i i i

To order replacement

parts, contact

1,800,800=73101

or visit

www,rntdproducts;com,

Styles E&F

1. 631-04133 HandleAssembly,ClutchLock, LH

2. 631-04134A HandleAssembly,ClutchLock, RH

3. 684-04105A HandleAss'y,EngagementLH

4. 684-04106A HandleAss'y,EngagementRH

5. 710-0224 Screw,#10-16,0.500

6. 710-04326 Screw,#8-16x.50

7. 710-04354 Screw,1/4-20,.375

8. 710-0606 HexScrew,1/4-20,1.50,Gr5

9. 790-00219 Panel,Handle,(nocutout) E-Style

790-00209 Panel,Handle,(w/cutout) F-Style

10. 710-1233 Screw,Machine,#10-24,1.375

11. 711-04287 PivotRod

12. 712-04063 Nut,FlangeLock,5/16-18,Nylon

13. 712-04064 Nut,FlangeLock,1/4-20,Nylon

14. 712-04081A Nut,Hex, 1/4-20,Shoulder

15. 720-0274 Grip,1.0IDx 5.0

16. 720-04039 Knob,Shift

17. 731-04894A LockPlate

18. 731-04896A Cam,ClutchLock

19. 732-0193 Spring,.39 x.60x.88

20. 732-04219 Spring,ClutchLock

21. 732-04238 Spring,Torsion,0.8156IDx .3038

22. 736-0451 Washer,Saddle,320x .93x.060

23. 735-0199A Bumper,Rubber,.62 ODx .22

24. 736-0262 Washer,Fiat, .385x.870x.092

25. 738-04118 Bolt,Shoulder,5/16-18x 0.905

26. 738-04122 Screw,Shoulder,.43 x 1.3,1/4-20

27. 731-04869 Chute,FlangeKeeper

28. 746-04228 Cable,SpeedSelector

29. 746-0605 Houlder,Cable Barrel,LH

30. 747-04263 Eye Bolt,ChuteCrank

31. 790-00202 Shift Lever

32. 731-04912A Chute,Lower,5.0 Dia.

33. 710-0276 Bolt,Carriage,5/16-18,1.0

34. 710-04071 Bolt,Carriage,5/16-18,1.0

35. 710-0451 Bolt,Carriage,5/16-18,.750

36. 731-04426A Chute,Upper,w/Label

37. 736-0159 Washer,.349x.879x.063

38. 741-0475 Bushing,Plastic,.380

39. 784-5647 Bracket,ChuteCrank

40. 684-04104 CrankAssembly,Chute

41. 710-0449 Screw,Carriage,5/16-18,2.25

42. 710-1260A Screw,5/16-18,0.75,Gr5

43. 714-0104 Pin, Cotter,.072x 1.13

44. 720-0201A CrankKnob,1.0Dia.x 3.2, Black

45. 720-0284 KnobAssembly,WingNut,5/16-18

46. 726-0100 Cap,Push,3/8 Rod

47. 735-0234 Grommet,.44IDx .94 ODx .50

48. 736-0185 Washer,Fiat,.375x.738x.063

49. 749-04141 Handle,Upper,RH

50. 749-04142 Handle,Upper,LH

51. 749-04138 Handle,Lower

52. 747-1136 Retainer,Lens

53. 725-1658 Lamp,Halogen,12V,27W

54. 725-1672 LensAssembly,Lamp

55. 725-04220 Wire Harness,Lamp

NOTE:A lampcannotbeaddedto a unitthatdidcomecomefactory-equippedwitha lamp.

NOTE: Snowthrowerfeaturesandcomponentsvaryby model.NOTall partslistedaboveandpictured

onthe previouspageare standardequipment.

illustrated

Styles E&F

\\\ _ /

1. 756-04177 Disc,FrictionWheel

2. 684-04153 FrictionWheelAssembly,5.50D

3. 684-04154 SupportBracket,FrictionWheel

4. 684-04156 ShiftAssembly,Rod

5. 710-0627 HexScrew,5/16-24,.750,Gr5

6. 710-0788 Screw,1/4-20,1.000

7. 710-0896 Screw,1/4-14x .625

8. 712-04065 Nut,FlangeLock,3/8-16,Nylon

9. 712-0413 Nut,JamLock,5/8-18,Gr5, Nylon

10. 714-0126 Key,Hi Pro,3/16x 3/4 Dia.

11. 716-0104 E-ring,.500Dia.

12. 716-0136 E-ring,Retaining,.875Dia.

13. 716-0231 E-ring,.750Dia.

14. 717-04209 HexShaft,.8125,7-Tooth

15. 717-04230 Gear,80-Tooth

16. 726-0221 SpeedNut, .500

17. 732-0264 ExtensionSpring

18. 736-0242 Washer,Bell, .340x.872x.060

19. 736-0287 Washer,Fiat, .793x 1.24x .060

20. 736-04161 Washer,Fiat, .75x 1.00x .060

21. 738-04164 Pin,FrictionDisc

22. 741-04098 BallBearing,30x 55x 13

23. 738-04184 Screw,Shoulder,.37 x.105,1/4-20

24. 738-0924 Screw,1/4-28,.375

25. 741-0245 Bearing,HexFlangex .75ID

26. 741-0563 Bearing,Ball, 17x 40 x 12

27. 746-04229 ClutchCable,Wheel,44.95"

28. 746-04230 ClutchCable,Auger,47.23"

29. 748-0190 Spacer,.508 IDx .75ODx .68

30. 756-0625 Roller,Cable

31. 790-00096 FrontGuideBracket,AugerCable

32. 790-00180 Frame

33. 790-00206 GuideBracket,AugerCable

34. 790-00207 GuideBracket,DriveCable

35. 790-00226 Cover,Frame

36. SeeChart WheelAssembly

37. 731-04873 Spacer,1.25x .75x 3.0

731-04877" Spacer,1.25x .75x 1.50

38. 738-04168 Axle,.75x 22"

39. 741-0919 Ball Bearing

40. 710-0106 HexScrew,1/4-20,1.25,Gr5

41. 710-0191 HexScrew,3/8-24,1.25,Gr8

42. 710-04520 HexScrew,5/16-24,1.25,Gr5

43. 710-0654A Screw,Seres,3/8-16,1.00

44. 710-1245B HexScrew,5/16-24,.875,Gr8

45. 712-04064 Nut, FlangeLock,1/4-20,Nylon

46. 726-04012 Nut, Push-on,.25Dia.

47. 731-04792A Cover,Belt

48. 732-04308 Spring,Torsion,.850 IDx .354

49. 736-0247 Washer,Fiat,.406x 1.25x .157

50. 736-0362 Washer,Fiat,.330x 1.25x .06

51. 736-0505

l Wheel Assembly

634-04144

634-04143

634-04142

634-04141**

Wheel Size

13x4

13x5

15x5

16x 4.8

illustrated

Washer,Fiat,.34 x 1.50x .150

52. 748-04053 Pulley,Adap, .75UiaW/dd

53. 748-04097 Spacer,Shoulder

54. 750-04303 Spacer,.875IDx 1.185OD

55. 750-04477 Spacer,.340x.750x.360

56. 754-04050 Belt,AugerDrive

57. 754-04088 Belt,WheelDrive

58. 756-04109 Pulley,AugerDrive,8.1x .5

59. 756-04113 Pulley,Half,Vx 2.600OD

60. 756-04179 Pulley,Half,1/4-Vx 1.50D

61. 790-00208 idler Bracket,WheelDrive

62._790-00230 Sleeve, Bearingidler

63. 750-04571 Spacer,Shoulder,.26 x.79x.538

64. 735-04054 Rubber,FrictionWheel,5.50D

65. 710-0751 HexScrew,1/4-20,.620,Gr5

66. 732-04311 Spring,Torsion,.750ID x .968

67. 738-04184 Screw,Shoulder,.37x.105,1/4-20

68. 790-00156 Bracket,ShiftSpacer

69. 790-00217 PivotBracket,SpeedSelector

70._790-00218 _ Shift Bracket,SpeedSelector

71. 712-04063 Nut, FlangeLock,5/16-18,Nylon

Tin Only

734-1732

734-1527

734-1859

734-1530

ValveOnly

734-0255

RimOnly

634-04151

634-04140

** Thewheelaxle is mountedinthe frameside'supperhex-holeonmodelsequippedwith16-inchwheels.

NOTE: Snowthrowerfeaturesandcomponentsvaryby model.NOTall partslistedaboveandpictured

onthe previouspageare standardequipment.

To order replacement

parts, contact

1-800-800-7310,

or visit

www.rntdproducts.corn.

* Foundon modelswitha

22-inchauge"housingonly

NOTES

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.Damageresultingfrom the 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 providecoveragein the 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.

HOWSTATELAWRELATESTO 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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