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Page 2 - Finding and Recording Model Number; Please do; Table of Contents; Call a Customer Support Representative:

2 Finding and Recording Model Number Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without ﬁrst contacting Customer Support. Table of Contents BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the the model number and...

Page 3 - WARNING; NOT LIFTING

3 1 Safety Labels WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before at-tempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these i...

Page 4 - Training

4 2 Safe Operation Practices Training 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. 2. Be familiar with all controls...

Page 5 - Safe

5 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 cau...

Page 6 - Assembling the Discharge Chute; Setup And; Chute Handle

6 Contents of Carton Carton contents are listed below with part numbers in parentheses.1 . Two Ignition Keys (725-0201) 2. 2.6 oz Bottle of 2 Cycle Oil (737-04037)3. Extension Cord (if so equipped) (629-0236) WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent uninten...

Page 8 - Operation; Electric Starter; Recoil Starter

8 Before Starting WARNING: Before starting the engine, read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual. 1. The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting. IMPORTANT: For complete and detailed engine s...

Page 9 - Operating Tips

7. As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, rotate choke lever slowly to the 1/2 Choke position. When the engine begins to run smoothly, move the choke to the OFF position. If engine falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly move to 1/2 then OFF position. To Stop Engine 1. To stop engine, t...

Page 10 - Adjustments

10 WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.WARNING: NEVER attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator’s manual. Shave Plate 1. To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place the...

Page 11 - Replacing Belt

11 Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, disengage the control bail and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Discon-nect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. WARNING 6 Adjustments & Maintenance Figure IMPORTANT: ...

Page 12 - Storage

12 7 Off-Season Storage 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 fl...

Page 13 - Shooting; Cause; Engine runs erratic

13 NOTE: This section addresses minor service issues. For further details, contact customer assistance. 8 Trouble- Shooting Cause Problem Remedy Engine runs erratic 1. Move choke lever to OFF position. 2. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fu...

Page 18 - TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; Warranty; Failure to comply

18 TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and /or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and /or its ...