MTD 31AE640F352 - Manuals

5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER Loose Parts Auger Shear Bolts (Spares) NOTE: The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts. If you hit a hardforeign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designedso that the bolts may shear. Two replacement shearbolts an...

6 Figure 3 Gas and Oil After assembly, service engine with gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the engine manual. NOTE: Refer to Auger Control Test on page 8 prior to operating your snow thrower. Read and follow allinstructions carefully and perform all adjustments toverify your snow thro...

7 Figure 4 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Before Starting WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machineand in this manual before operating. • The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting. Gas And Oi...

8 NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button when pushing. Additional priming may be necessary for firststart if temperature is below 15 degrees Fahrenheit. • Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly. • Pull starter handle rapidly. Do n...

9 Figure 6 • In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine as instructed earlier in this section under the heading Starting Engine . Make sure the throttle is set in the FAST position. • While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow thrower) engage the auger. • Allow the auge...

10 SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NEVER attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running,except where specified in the operator’smanual. Auger Control Refer to Auger Control Test on page 8 to adjust the auger control. Chute Assembly The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by c...

11 Figure 8 • Insert ferrule into the upper hole in shift lever. • Reinstall the hairpin clip and the washer. IMPORTANT: Check for correct adjustment of the shift lever as instructed on page 10, before operating the snow thrower. Skid Shoes The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adj...

12 SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Before servicing, repairing or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers andstop engine. Wait until all moving parts havecome to a complete stop. Disconnect sparkplug wire and ground it against the engine toprevent unintended starting. Lubrication E...

13 SECTION 7: SERVICE WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers andstop engine. Wait until all moving parts havecome to a complete stop. Disconnect sparkplug wire and ground it against the engine toprevent unintended starting. Augers The augers are secured to t...

14 Figure 15 Drive Belt • Follow steps 1 through 4 of previous instructions. • Pull idler pulley up, and lift belt off engine pulley and friction wheel disc. See Figure 14. • Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on the auger pulley. See Figure 16. • Slip belt between friction wheel...

15 SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNING: Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilatedareas where fuel fumes may reach an openflame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace,water heater, clothes dryer, or other gasappliance. • If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prep...

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date o...