OPERATOR`S MANUAL
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1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Remove object from auger with clean out tool or a stick Refer to Auger Control Test Refer to Maintenance section Replace with new shear pin s FOUR YEAR SUPREME WARRANT Y For four years from date of retail purchase within Canada MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will at its option repair or replace for the original purchaser free of charge any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship This warranty covers units which have been oper ated and maintained in accordance with the owner s instructions furnished with the unit and which have not been subject to misuse abuse commercial use neglect accident improper maintenance or alteration Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to special terms as noted below in the Ninety Day Consumer Warranty clause The engine starter motor or component parts thereof carry separate warranties from their manufacturers Please refer to the applicable manufacturer s warranty policy for these items Ninety Day Consumer Warranty on Normal Wear Parts All normal wear part failures will be covered on this product for a period of 90 days After 90 days but within the four year warranty period normal wear part failures will be covered if caused by defects in material or workmanship of other component parts Normal wear parts are defined as batteries belts Failure to comply blades blade adaptors grass ba2. Do not attempt to turn the key NOTE The engine cannot start unless the key is inserted into ignition switch Electric Starter 1 Determine that your home s wiring is a three wire grounded system Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain WARNING The optional electric starter is equipped with a grounded three wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate 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 you have a grounded three prong receptacle proceed as follows 1 Plug the extension cord into the outlet located on the engine s surface Plug the other end of extension cord into a three prong 120 volt grounded AC outlet in a well ventilated area 2 Rotate choke control to FULL choke position for a cold engine start NOTE If the engine is already warm place choke control in the OFF position instead of FULL 3 Push the primer two or three times for cold engine start making sure to cover vent hole in the center of the primer when pushing NOTE DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown 4 Push starter button to start engine 5 Once the engine starts immediately release starter button 6 Asthe engine warms slowly rotate the choke control to the OFF position If the engine falters
3. 4 Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the engine as well as the area in and around the drive control and auger control Also engage and release both controls several times To Engage Drive 1 With the engine running near top speed move shift lever to one of six FORWARD positions or two REVERSE positions Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions that exist 2 Squeeze drive control against the right handle and the snow thrower will move Release it and the drive motion will stop 3 To turn the unit left or right squeeze the respective wheel steering control See Figure 4 1 To Engage Augers 1 To engage augers and start snow throwing squeeze the left hand auger control against the left handle Release to stop augers 2 While the auger control is engaged squeeze the drive control to move release to stop Do not shift speeds while the drive is engaged NOTE This same lever also locks auger control so you can turn the chute control without interrupting the snow throwing process 3 Release the auger control the interlock mechanism should keep the auger control engaged until the drive control is released 4 Release the drive control to stop both the augers and the wheel drive To stop the auger both levers must be released Auger Control Test Perform the following test before operating your snow thrower for the first time and at the start of each winter Check the adjustment of the auge
4. controls to stop the augers and wheel drive IMPORTANT Always release the drive control before changing speeds Four Way Chute Control CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL i CHUTE A DOWN PUSH BUTTON 5 CHUTE ROTATE PUSH BUTTON ROTATE gt CHUTE ROTATE lt q LEFT M TILT UP E The chute directional control is located on the left side of the dash panel Tochange the direction in which snow is thrown squeeze the button on the joy stick and pivot the joy stick to the right or to the left Tochange the angle distance which snow is thrown pivot the joy stick forward or backward Wheel Steering Controls The left and right wheel steering controls are located on the underside of the handles Squeeze the right control to turn right squeeze the left control to turn left NOTE Operate the snow thrower in open areas until you are familiar with these controls Ignition Key The ignition key must be inserted and snapped in place in order for the engine to start Remove the ignition key to prevent unauthorized use of equipment Do NOT attempt to turn the key Clean Out Tool WARNING Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging 1 Release both the auger control and the drive auger control lock 2 Stop the engine by moving the throttle to the stop position 3 Remove the clean out
5. do not know the dealer in your area please write to the Service Department of MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED P O BOX 1386 KITCHENER ONTARIO N2G 4J1 The return of a complete unit will not be accepted by the factory unless prior written permission has been extended by MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED Other Warranties All other warranties express or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability is limited in its duration to that set forth in this express limited warranty The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy of MTD PROD UCTS LIMITED obligations arising from the sale of its products MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage Warranty 12 08 06 21
6. gasoline Prime engine as instructed in Operating Your Snow Thrower Clean adjust gap or replace Clean fuel line Insert key fully into the switch Open fuel shut off valve Move choke lever to OFF position Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel Contact Service Center Engine overheats 1 Carburetor not adjusted properly 1 Contact Service Center Excessive 1 Loose parts or damaged auger Vibration Loss of power 1 Spark plug wire loose 2 Gas cap vent hole plugged 3 Exhaust port plugged Unit fails 1 Drive control cable in need of adjust to propel itself ment 2 Drive belt loose or damaged Unit fails to discharge snow 1 Chute assembly clogged 2 Foreign object lodged in auger 3 Auger control cable in need of adjust ment 4 Auger belt loose or damaged 5 Shear pin s sheared 1 Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Tighten all bolts and nuts If vibration continues have unit serviced by a Service Center Connect and tighten spark plug wire Remove ice and snow from gas cap Be certain vent hole is clear Contact Service Center Adjust drive control cable Refer to Adjustments Replace drive belt Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Clean chute assembly and inside of auger housing with clean out tool or a stick
7. is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger housing for shipping purposes Cut the cable tie and remove it before operating the snow thrower CAUTION Prior to operating your snow thrower refer to Auger Control Test on page 13 Read and follow all instructions carefully and perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly Shear Pin Storage optional An area for convenient shear pin storage is located under the plastic dash panel See Figure 3 6 Setting Up Your Snow Thrower CAUTION Prior to operating your snow thrower refer to Auger Control Test on page 13 Read and follow all instructions care fully and perform all adjustments to verify your unit is operating safely and properly Setting Up Your Snow Thrower WARNING Never use your hands to clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing IMPORTANT Under any circum stance do not exceed manufacturer s recom mended psi Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times Excessive pressure when seating beads may cause tire rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury Refer to sidewall of tire for recommended pressure Drift Cutters If Equipped Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow thrower in heavy drift conditions On models so equipped drift cutters and hardware are assembled to the auger housing inv
8. safety protection frequently check all components and replace with original equipment manufacturer s OEM parts only Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 6 Check controls periodically to verify they engage and disengage properly and adjust if necessary Refer to the adjustment section in this operator s manual for instructions 7 Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as neces sary 8 Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas oil etc to protect the environment 9 Prior to storing run machine a few minutes to clear snow from machine and prevent freeze up of auger impeller 10 Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as a water heater furnace clothes dryer etc 11 Always refer to the operator s manual for proper instructions on off season storage Do not modify engine To avoid serious injury or death do not modify engine in any way Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor Notice regarding Emissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE Small Off Road Equipment are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline and may include the following emission control
9. stop before unclogging the chute assembly making any adjustments or inspections 18 Never put your hand in the discharge or collector openings Always use the clean out tool provided to unclog the dis charge opening Do not unclog chute assembly while engine is running Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging 19 Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer e g wheel weights tire chains cabs etc 20 If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Call customer assistance for the name of your nearest servicing dealer Maintenance amp Storage 1 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Refer to the maintenance and adjust ment sections of this manual 2 Before cleaning repairing or inspecting machine disengage all control levers and stop the engine Wait until the auger impeller come to a complete stop Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting 3 Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition Also visually inspect machine for any damage 4 Do not change the engine governor setting or over speed the engine The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine 5 Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to wear and damage For your
10. systems Engine Modifica tion EM and Three Way Catalyst TWC if so equipped Average Useful Life According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission CPSC and the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA this product has an Average Useful Life of seven 7 years or 60 hours of operation At the end of the Average Useful Life buy a new machine or have the machine inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are working properly and not worn excessively Failure to do so can result in accidents injuries or death Safe Operation Practices WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could endanger the per sonal safety and or property of yourself and others Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury When you see this symbol HEED IT S WARNING Your Responsibility Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine Setting Up Your Snow Thrower A fy i2 LK Kop NOTE References to gt SS right or left side of the Figure 3 1 snow thrower are deter mined from behind the unit in the operating position NOTE This Operator s Manual covers several mo
11. tool from the mounting clip 4 Use the shovel shaped end of the clean out tool to remove any snow and ice in the chute assembly 5 Re fasten the clean out tool to the mounting clip on the rear of the auger housing and restart engine 6 While standing in the operator s position behind the snow thrower engage the auger control for a few seconds to clear any remaining snow or ice from the chute assembly before continuing to clear snow Heated Handles Switch If Equipped This switch is located on the right side of the snow thrower dash panel To activate the heated handles toggle the switch to the right to generate heat within the handle grips Toggle the switch to the left to the OFF position after using the snow thrower NOTE The heated handles grips are a compliment to not a substitute for proper cold weather outerwear for the operator s hands It is recommended that the snow thrower operator wear gloves mittens to avoid extremities of winter while operating this equipment Operating Your Snow Thrower WARNING The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can damage your eyes severely Always wear Safety glasses while operating the snow thrower or while performing any adjust ments or repairs on it Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the sno thrower while starting engine or operating snow thrower Never run engine ind
12. Heated Handles ay SwitohiT Lo Q Auger Control zr Operating Your Snow Thrower fi lt Wheel Steering Control Electric Start Button Engine Controls Recoil Starter Handle Electric Starter Outlet Primer WARNING Ignition Key 7 Read understand and follow all instruc tions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating Choke Control ak LA t Equipped Figure 4 1 Use extreme care when handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running Now that you have set up your snow thrower for opera Choke Control tion get acquainted with its controls and features These are described below and illustrated in Figure 4 1 This knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential NOTE For detailed starting instructions and more information on all engine controls refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit The choke control is found on the rear of the engine and is activated by rotating the knob clockwise Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor Shift Lever and aids in starting the engine Extinguish cigarettes The shift lever is located on the right side 6 Throttle Control cigars pipes and of the handle panel Pl
13. Safety Assembly Operation Adjustments Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts Lists Warranty OPERATOR S MANUAL OTR0WV BILT www troybilt ca Two Stage Snow Thrower IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION 769 03252 PRINTED IN U S A P O Box 1386 KITCHENER ONTARIO N2G 4J1 8 21 07 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 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower 16 Safe Operation Practices 4 Otff Season Storage esses 19 Setting Up Your Snow Thrower 6 Trouble Shooting eere 20 Operating Your Snow Thrower 10 Warranty ieaesicdedncemusn ui uuadd ee dosoder cut una adaa 21 MakingAdjustments 14 Illustrated Parts Lists 22 Finding and Recording Model Number BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the Model Number Serial Number model number and the serial number to the sample model numer demedle None deen plate provided to the right You can locate the model plate by XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
14. XXXX standing at the operating position and looking down at the frame TROYBILT CANADA OTROY BILT KITCHENER ON N2G 4J1 Customer Support Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased without first contacting Customer Support If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit you can seek help from the experts Choose from the options below 1 Visit www troybilt ca for many useful suggestions 2 Call an authorized dealer or Customer Support Representative at 1 800 668 1238 3 The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues in terms of performance power rating specifications warranty and service Depending on the engine manufacturer more information is included in this publication or packed separately with this product Please have your unit s model number and serial number ready when you call See previous section to locate this information You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call Chute Clean out A chute clean out tool is fastened to the top of the auger housing with a mounting clip The tool is designed to clear a chute assembly of ice and snow This item is fastened with a cable tie at the factory Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower WARNING Never use your A hands to clear a clogged chute assembly Shut of
15. a to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm DANGER This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death Training Safe Handling of Gasoline 1 Read understand and follow all instructions on the To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care machine and in the manual s before attempting to in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the eiu dos Keep A A n a place vapors are explosive Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite parts i 2 Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation Washi yout skin and change clothesimmediately Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly a Use only an approved gasoline container 3 Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this b Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources machine Children 14 years old and over should read and of ignition understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and be trained and supervised by an adult 4 Never allow adults to operate
16. ace the shift lever 5 The throttle control is located on the engine other sources of into any of eight positions to control the It regulates the speed of the engine and direction of travel and ground speed 4 will shut off the engine when pushed down ignition completely Forward 3 Your snow thrower has six forward F Primer speeds with position number one 1 2 Depressing the primer forces fuel directly being the slowest speed t into the engine s carburetor to aid in cold Reverse F1 weather starting Your snow thrower has two reverse R Oil Fill speeds with position number one 1 n1 Engine oil level can be checked and oil an being the slower speed added through the oil fill i2 10 Auger Control AUGER CONTROL ZA em V o The auger control is located on the left handle Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing action Release to stop Drive Control Auger Control Lock EP 2 The drive control is located on the right handle Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the wheel drive Release to stop The drive control also locks the auger control so you can operate the chute directional control without interrupting the snow throwing process If the auger control is en gaged simultaneously with the drive control the operator can release the auger control on the left handle and the augers will remain engaged Release both
17. ards the front of the unit Auger Control To adjust the auger control refer to page 13 15 Figure 5 4 Standard Skid Shoe AS e Figure 5 5 Reversible Skid Shoe Making Adjustments IMPORTANT It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by the auger causing personal injury or damage to the snow thrower If for some reason you have to operate the snow thrower on gravel keep the skid shoe in the highest position for maximum clearance between the ground and the shave plate Maintaining Your Snow Thrower WARNING Before lubricating repairing or inspect ing disengage all controls and stop engine Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop Keep all grease and oil off of the rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate Engine Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit for all engine maintenance Lubrication Engine Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit for all engine lubrication instructions Gear Shaft The gear hex shaft should be lubricated at least once 8 season or after every 25 hours of operation 1 Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing 2 Remove the lower frame cover by removing the two screws which secure it 3 Apply a light coating of an all weather multi purpos
18. ble tie before operating the snow thrower WARNING Never use your hands to clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing Lamp Wiring Harness If equipped The post on the cable tie attaching the lamp wiring harness to the lower handle should be plugged into the hole in the lower handle Pull the slack portion of the wiring harness through the cable tie to prevent interfer ence with the recoil starter handle General Recommendations 1 Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance 2 The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from warranty operator must maintain the snow thrower as instructed here 3 Some adjustments will have to be made periodically to maintain your unit properly 4 Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight Setting Up Your Snow Thrower WARNING Never use your hands to clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing IMPORTANT Under any circum stance do not exceed manufacturer s recom mended psi Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times Excessive pressure when seating beads may cause tire rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury Refer to sidewall of tire for recommended pressure Know Your Snow Thrower lt Drive Control Shift Lever Four Wa 4 Chute Control
19. dels handle panels lights and chute cranks are some features that may vary by model Not all features refer enced in this manual are applicable to all snow thrower models NOTE Two replace ment auger shear pins are included with this manual or stowed in the plastic handle panel Refer to Augers in the Maintainance Section for more information regarding shear pin replacement IMPORTANT The snow thrower is shipped with oil and WITHOUT GASOLINE After assembly refer to separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations 1 Observe the lower area of the snow thrower to be sure both cables are aligned with roller guides a Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in Figure 3 1 Align upper handle with the lower handle b Tighten hand knobs securing upper handle to lower handle 2 Remove wing nut and hex screw from chute control assembly and clevis pin and cotter pin from chute support bracket See Figure 3 2 Position the chute assembly forward facing over the chute base 3 Place chute assembly onto chute base and secure chute control assembly to chute support bracket with clevis pin and cotter pin removed earlier See Figure 3 3 4 Finish securing chute control assembly to chute support bracket with wing nut and hex screw removed earlier See Figure 3 4 5 Check that all cables are properly routed through the cable guide on top of the engine See Figure 3 5 The extension cord
20. e oil Replace spark plug Follow the lubrication recommendations found in the Maintenance Section Always store the snow thrower in a clean dry area 19 Off Season Storage 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 Drain fuel into an approved 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 Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer Never use engine or carburetor cleaning products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Trouble Shooting NOTE This section addresses minor service issues For further details contact customer assistance Engine fails to start 1 Choke not in ON position 2 Spark plug wire disconnected 3 Fuel tank empty or stale fuel 4 Engine not primed 5 Faulty spark plug 6 Blocked fuel line 7 Safety key not in ignition on engine 8 Fuel shut ff valve closed If Equipped Engine runs erratic 1 Unit running on CHOKE 2 Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 3 Water or dirt in fuel system 4 Carburetor out of adjustment Move choke to ON position Connect wire to spark plug Fill tank with clean fresh
21. e oil to the hex shaft See Figure 6 1 NOTE Avoid getting oil on rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate Wheels At least once a season remove both wheels Clean and coat the axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling wheels Chute Directional Control optional Once a season the joystick should be lubricated with petroleum jelly linseed oil mineral oil paraffin wax or 3 in 1 oil Auger Shaft At least once a season remove the shear pins on auger shaft Spray lubricant inside shaft around the spacers Also lubricate the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft See Figure 6 2 Augers The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and cotter pins If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear Refer to Figure 6 2 e If the augers will not turn check to see if the pins have sheared One set of replacement shear pins has been provided with the snow thrower When replacing pins spray an oil lubricant into shaft before inserting new pins Shave Plate and Skid Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear They should be checked periodically and replaced when necessary To remove skid shoes 1 Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which secure them to the snow thrower 2 Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts two on each s
22. ent or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 3 Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer gar ments Do not wear jewelry long scarves or other loose clothing which could become entangled in moving parts Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces 4 Use grounded three wire extension cord and receptacle for all units with electric start engines 5 Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces 6 Disengage all control levers before starting the engine 7 Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running except where specifically recommended in the operator s manual 8 Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow 2 dc Operation 1 Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts in the auger impeller housing or chute assembly Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet 2 The auger impeller control lever is a safety device Never bypass its operation Doing so makes the machine unsafe and may cause personal injury 3 The control levers must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released 4 Never operate with a missing or damaged chute assembly Keep all safety devices in place and working 5 Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon mo
23. erted See Figure 3 7 Remove the carriage bolts and wingnuts securing the drift cutters to the housing Reposition drift cutters so they face forward as shown in Figure 3 8 Secure with hardware previously removed wingnuts should be fastened on the outside of the housing as shown If your unit is not equipped with drift cutters you may contact Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for information regarding price and availability Snowthrower Model Drift Cutter Kit All models OEM 390 679 Clean Out Tool Figure 3 9 Figure 3 10 Skid Shoes Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions Adjust upward for hard packed snow Adjust downward when operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces See Making Adjustment Section Tire Pressure Pneumatic Tires The tires are over inflated for shipping purposes Check the tire pressure before operating the snow thrower Refer to the tire side wall for tire manufacturer s recommended psi and deflate or inflate the tires as necessary NOTE If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires the unit may not travel in a straight path and the shave plate may wear unevenly Clean Out Tool The clean out tool is mounted to the rear of the auger housing and is designed to clear a clogged chute Refer to page 11 for instructions on how to properly use it NOTE This item is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger housing at the factory Cut the ca
24. f engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before using the clean out tool to clear the chute assembly Safety Labels WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could endanger the per sonal safety and or property of yourself and others Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury When you see this symbol HEED ITS WARNING Your Responsibility Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine Safe Operation Practices WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could endanger the per sonal safety and or property of yourself and others Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury When you see this symbol HEED ITS WARNING Your Responsibility Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine WARNING Engine Exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle compo nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californi
25. g screws which secure it See Figure 6 5 4 Examine the friction wheel for signs of wear or cracking See Figure 6 11 Figure 6 11 18 Observe the following when preparing your snow thrower for off season storage Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors away from any open flame Allow engine to cool Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel Fuel left in engine during warm weather deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems If unit is to be stored over 30 days prepare for storage as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops due to lack of fuel Remove gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain located below the carburetor cover Fuel stabilizers such as STA BIL are an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Do not drain carburetor if using a fuel stabilizer Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust Remove spark plug and pour one ounce of engine oil through spark plug hole into cylinder Cover spark plug hole with rag Crank engine several times to distribut
26. gs rider deck wheels seats tires and clutch parts friction with suggested wheels maintenance Full Ninety Day Warranty on Battery if equipped For ninety 90 days from the date of and lubrication retail purchase if any battery included with this unit proves defective in material or workman specifications ship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will void will replace the battery at no charge to the original purchaser warranty Additional Limited Thirty Day Warranty on Battery if equipped After ninety 90 days but within one hundred twenty 120 days from the date of purchase MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will replace the defective battery for the original purchaser for a cost of one half 12 of the current retail price of the battery in effect at the date of return Personal use THE FOREGOING PARAGRAPHS CONSTITUTE THE MANUFACTURER S ENTIRE WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT PURCHASED AND USED FOR PERSONAL FAMILY HOUSEHOLD RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES AS DISTINGUISHED FROM COMMERCIAL USAGE Commercial use ALL APPLICATIONS OTHER THAN PERSONAL USE AS OUTLINED ABOVE ARE CONSIDERED COMMERCIAL USAGE New products purchased for commercial usage are warranted in the same manner and to the same extend EXCEPT the term of warranty will be 90 DAYS from date of purchase How to Obtain Service Warranty service is available with proof of purchase through your local MTD Authorized Service Dealer If you
27. he cable 2 Adjust equally on both sides by working on both cables See Figure 5 2 Drive Control amp Shift Lever When the drive control is released and in the disengaged up position the cable should have very little slack It should NOT be tight Check the adjustment of the drive control as follows 1 With the drive control released push the snow thrower gently forward The unit should roll freely Never attempt to make any adjust ments while the engine is running except where speci fied in operator s manual 2 Engage the drive control and gently attempt to push the snow thrower forward The wheels should not turn The unit should not roll freely 3 With the drive control released move the shift lever back and forth between the R2 position and the F6 position several times There should be no resistance in the shift lever 4 f any of the above tests failed the drive cable is in need of adjustment Proceed as follows 5 Loosen the lower hex nut on the drive cable bracket See Figure 5 3 6 Position the bracket upward to provide more slack or downward to increase cable tension 7 Retighten the lower hex nut You can also check the adjustment as follows 1 With the snow thrower tipped forward be certain to drain gasoline or place plastic film under the gas cap if the snow thrower has already been operated remove the frame cover underneath the snow thrower by removing the se
28. ide and hex flange nuts Refer to Figure 6 3 Figure 6 1 Shear Pin Bearing Spacers Figure 6 3 To remove shave plate 1 Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it and the skid shoes to the snow thrower housing 2 Reassemble new shave plate making sure heads of carriage bolts are to the inside of housing Tighten securely 16 Auger Belt Replacement NOTE Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower or To remove and replace your snow thrower s auger belt place a piece of plastic under the gas cap proceed as follows 1 Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self tapping screws See Figure 6 4 2 Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self tapping screws which secure it See Figure 6 5 Maintaining 3 Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley See Figure 6 6 Your Snow Thrower 4 a Loosen and remove the shoulder screw which acts as a belt keeper See Figure 6 7 b Unhook the support bracket spring from the frame 5 Remove the belt from around the auger pulley and slip the belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley Reassemble auger belt by following instructions in
29. lf tapping screws See Figure 6 5 on page 17 Figure 5 3 14 2 With the drive control released there must be 1 8 clearance between the friction wheel and the drive pulley in all positions of the shift lever 3 With the drive control engaged the friction wheel must contact the drive pulley See Figure 6 8 4 If adjustment is necessary loosen the lower hex nut on the drive cable index bracket and pivot the bracket upward or downward as necessary Refer to Figure 5 3 Tighten the lower hex nut to secure the bracket when correct adjustment is reached 5 Reassemble the frame cover and return the unit back to its operating position NOTE If you placed plastic under the gas cap be certain to remove it now Skid Shoes The space between this shave plate and the ground can be adjusted For close snow removal place skid shoes in the low position Use middle or high position when area to be cleared is uneven Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four lock nuts and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to desired position See Figure 5 4 or 5 5 2 Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoes are against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes 3 Tighten nuts and bolts securely NOTE Some models are equipped with heavy duty skid shoes and may be turned over to increase their lifespan See Figure 5 5 If shoes are turned they must also change sides to ensure the A on the shoe is tow
30. noxide an odorless and deadly gas 6 Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs 7 Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch 8 Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic 9 Exercise caution when changing direction and while operat ing on slopes 10 Plan your snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge towards windows walls cars etc Thus avoiding possible property damage or personal injury caused by a ricochet 11 Never direct discharge at children bystanders and pets or allow anyone in front of the machine 12 Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast of a rate 13 Never operate this machine without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles Walk never run 14 Disengage power to the auger impeller when transporting or not in use 15 Never operate machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces Look down and behind and use care when backing up 16 If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine Inspect thoroughly for damage Repair any damage before starting and operating 17 Disengage all control levers and stop engine before you leave the operating position behind the handles Wait until the auger impeller comes to a complete
31. oors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas En gine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas Keep hands feet hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and snow thrower WARNING Read understand and follow all instruc tions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating Use extreme care when handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running Extinguish ciga rettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition If your home s wiring system is not a three wire grounded system do not use this electric starter under any condi tions 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 amp Oil Fill Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Read instructions carefully Starting The Engine 1 Attach spark plug wire to spark plug Make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire inside the rubber boot is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug 2 Make certain both the auger control and drive control are in the disengaged released position 3 Move throttle control up to FAST position Insert ignition key into slot Make sure it snaps into place
32. or a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine e To help prevent possible starter freeze up proceed as follows messis Starter If Equipped Connect extension cord to the electric starter outlet on the engine then to 120 volt AC outlet 2 With the engine running push the starter button and allow the starter for spin for several seconds The noise made by the starter is normal The engine s starter is not being harmed 3 When disconnecting the extension cord always unplug the end at the three prong wall outlet before unplugging the opposite end from the snow thrower 4 Move throttle control to STOP position 5 Remove the ignition key Do not turn key to prevent unauthorized use of equipment 6 Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the engine as well as the area in and around the drive control and auger control Also engage and release both controls several times NOTE Keep the key in a safe place The engine cannot start without the ignition key Recoil Starter 1 With engine running pull starter rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke three or four times Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound which is not harmful to engine 2 Move throttle control to STOP position 3 Remove the ignition key Do not turn key to prevent unauthorized use of equipment NOTE Keep the key in a safe place The engine cannot start without the ignition key
33. ot and can cause a burn Do not touch When selecting a Drive Speed use the slower speeds until you are comfortable and familiar with the operation of the snow thrower NEVER reposition the shift lever change speeds or direction of travel without first releasing the drive control and bringing the snow thrower to a complete stop Doing so will result in premature wear to the snow thrower s drive system Shift Cable If the full range of speeds forward and reverse cannot be achieved refer to the figure to the left and adjust the shift cable as follows 1 Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position Maki ng 2 Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket See Figure 5 1 Adj ustments 3 Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable I 4 Retighten the hex nut 5 Check for correct adjustment before operating the snow thrower Chute Control Once a season or every 25 hours of operation whichever W A R N N G is earlier check whether the four way chute control cables have slackened If the chute does not rotate fully or its pitch cannot be moved up or down the chute control cables will have to be adjusted To adjust these cables proceed as follows Figure 5 1 Read understand and follow all instruc tions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating 1 To tighten cable loosen the top nut and tighten the bottom nut on t
34. piece of plastic under the gas cap 3 Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing See Figure 6 5 4 Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self tapping screws which secure it See Figure 6 5 5 a Use a wrench to pivot the idler pulley toward the right See Figure 6 9 b Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley 0 Lift the drive belt off engine pulley 6 Slip the drive belt off the pulley and between friction wheel and friction wheel disc See Figure 6 10 7 Remove and replace belt in the reverse order Friction Wheel Inspection If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged and performing the drive control cable adjust ment fails to correct the problem the friction wheel may need to be replaced NOTE Special tools are required and several com ponents must be removed and in order to replace the snow thrower s friction wheel rubber See an authorized Service Dealer to have the friction wheel rubber replaced or phone Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for information on ordering a Service Manual To inspect the friction wheel proceed as follows 1 Place a piece of plastic under the gas cap and tighten securely 2 Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing See Figure 6 5 3 Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self tappin
35. quickly rotate the choke control back to FULL and then slowly into the OFF position again 12 7 When disconnecting the extension cord always unplug the end at the three prong wall outlet before unplugging the opposite end from the snow thrower Recoil Starter 1 Rotate choke control to FULL choke position cold engine start NOTE If the engine is already warm place choke control in the OFF position instead of FULL 2 Push the primer two or three times for cold engine start making sure to cover vent hole in the center of the primer when pushing NOTE DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown NOTE Additional priming may be necessary if the temperature is below 15 Fahrenheit 3 Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull the rope out At the point where it becomes slightly harder to pull the rope slowly allow the rope to recoil 4 Pull the starter handle with a firm rapid stroke Do not release the handle and allow it to snap back Keep a firm hold on the starter handle and allow it to slowly recoil 5 Asthe engine warms slowly rotate the choke control to the OFF position If the engine falters quickly rotate the choke control back to the FULL position and then slowly into the OFF position again NOTE Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes after starting The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperatures Stopping The Engine Run engine f
36. r control as follows 1 When the auger control is released and in the disengaged up position the cable should have very little slack It should NOT be tight 2 In a well ventilated area start the snow thrower engine as instructed on the previous page Make sure the throttle is set in the FAST position 3 While standing in the operator s position behind the snow thrower engage the auger 4 Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten 10 seconds before releasing the auger control Repeat this several times 5 With the throttle control in the FAST rabbit position and the auger control in the disengaged up position walk to the front of the machine 6 Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating and shows NO signs of motion If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating immediately return to the operator s position and shut off the engine Wait for ALL moving parts to stop before re adjusting the auger control 7 To readjust the control cable loosen the upper hex nut on the auger cable bracket 8 Position the bracket upward to provide more slack or downward to increase cable tension See Figure 4 2 9 Retighten the upper hex nut 10 Repeat Auger Control Test to verify proper adjustment has been achieved Figure 4 2 13 WARNING Never use your hands to clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing The muffler engine and surrounding areas become h
37. reverse order See Figure 6 8 NOTE Do NOT forget to reinstall the shoulder screw and reconnect the spring to the frame after installing NOTE Although a replacement auger belt and to remove the piece of multi viscosity oils plastic from under the gas cap 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils also result in higher oil consump tion when used above 32 F 0 C Check your snow thrower s engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil NOTE Do not sand blast spark plug Spark plug should be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and washing with a commercial solvent IMPORTANT NEVER replace the auger shear pins with standard pins Any damage to the auger gearbox or other com ponents as a result of doing so will NOT be covered by your snow Figure 6 6 Figure 6 8 thrower s warranty 17 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower NEVER replace the auger shear pins with standard hex pins Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components as a result of failing to do so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower s warranty Drive Belt Replacement To remove and replace your snow thrower s auger belt proceed as follows 1 Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self tapping screws See Figure 6 4 2 Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower or place a
38. this machine without proper Never fuel machine indoors Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running o0 instruction e Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refuel 5 Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury Plan ing your snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material f Never over fill fuel tank Fill tank to no more than inch toward roads bystanders and the like below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel 6 Keep bystanders helpers pets and children at least 75 feet expansion from the machine while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters the area 7 Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating in reverse Preparation Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely If gasoline is spilled wipe it off the engine and equip ment Move machine to another area Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine Never store the machine or fuel container inside where 1 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be there is an open flame spark or pilot light e g furnace used Remove all doormats newspapers sleds boards water heater space heater clothes dryer etc wires and other foreign objects which could be tripped j Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing over or thrown by the auger impeller 2 Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and while performing an adjustm
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