MTD 31AH7S3G701 - Manuals

6 • If not already attached, slip the cables that run from the handle panel to the chute into the cable guide located on top of the engine. See Figure 4. Figure 4 • Unwrap the headlight wire, which is attached to the headlight beneath the handle panel. • Wind the headlight wire around the right hand...

7 Chute Tilt Control The distance snow is thrown can be changed by adjusting the angle of the upper chute. Move the chute tilt control forward to decrease the distance, and backwards to increase distance. See Figure 5. Skid Shoe The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted by pos...

8 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Before Starting WARNING: Read, understand, and followall instructions and warnings on themachine and in this manual beforeoperating. Gas And Oil Fill-up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your snow...

9 Recoil Starter • 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 the engine or starter. • To stop engine, move throttle control to “stop” or “off” position. •...

10 Drift Cutters (If Equipped) Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow thrower in heavy drift conditions. If your unit is not equipped with drift cutters, contact Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for information regarding price and availability. Snow Thrower Model Drift Cutter K...

11 • With the drive control engaged, the friction wheel must contact the drive plate. See Figure 9. If adjustment is necessary: • Loosen the jam nut on the drive cable. Adjust the cable as necessary. Refer to Figure 7. • Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached. •...

12 SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing,or inspecting, disengage all controls andstop engine. Wait until all moving partshave come to a complete stop. Disconnectspark plug wire and ground it against theengine to prevent unintended starting.Always wear safet...

13 SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, orinspecting, disengage all clutch levers andstop engine. Wait until all moving partshave come to a complete stop. Disconnectspark plug wire and ground it against theengine to prevent unintended starting. Always wear saf...

14 NOTE: Loosening the six nuts that connect the frame to the auger housing may aid in belt removal. Figure 15 • Lift the auger belt from the auger pulley, and slip belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley. Repeat this step for the front auger belt. • Replace the auger drive belts by fo...

16 SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 2. Blocked fuel line. 3. Choke not in the ON position 4. Faulty spark plug. 5. Safety key not in ignition switch on engine. 6. Spark plug wire disconnected. 7. Primer button not being used pro...

18 SECTION 9: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 7S3 36 35 84 37 31 33 80 80 83 82 1 11 19 5 6 17 7 17 22 11 27 21 8 Part of handle panel for reference only 13 25 4 9 3 24 20 14 26 11 19 30 29 32 34 38 39 40 41 42 43 11 45 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 5455 56 57 58 59 60 40 61 62 63 64 65 43 67 68 69 72 70 71 9 ...

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” warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) year...