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Page 2 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to

2 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OFYOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUALBEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR SNOW THROWE...

Page 3 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE; WARNING; DANGER

3 • If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and checkimmediately for the cause. Vibration is generally awarning of trouble. • Stop engine whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the collector/impellerhousing or discharge guide, and making anyrepai...

Page 5 - SECTION 4: CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

5 SECTION 4: CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Lay out the hardware according to the illustration for identification purposes. Part numbers are shown in parentheses.(Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit.) A ATTACHING THE HANDLES (2)Hex Bolts (A) (710-3180) (4)Lock Washers (C...

Page 6 - SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; UNPACKING

6 SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine with gasoline, and check oil level as instructed inthe separate engine manual packed with your unit. NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in theoperating position. U...

Page 11 - SECTION 7: OPERATION; BEFORE STARTING; Observe all Warning; TO START ENGINE

11 THROTTLE CONTROL (See Figure 15)The throttle control is located on the engine. Itregulates the speed of the engine. SAFETY IGNITION KEY (See Figure 15)The ignition key must be inserted in the switchbefore the unit will start. Remove the ignition keywhen snow thrower is not in use. FUEL CUTOFF VAL...

Page 12 - Electric Starter; The optional electric; TO STOP ENGINE

12 Electric Starter WARNING: The optional electric starter is equipped with a three-wirepower cord and plug, and is designed tooperate on 120 volt AC householdcurrent. It must be properly grounded atall times to avoid the possibility ofelectric shock which may be injurious tothe operator. Follow all...

Page 13 - Temperature of muffler; SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS; NEVER attempt to clean; CHUTE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT

13 TO ENGAGE DRIVE 1. With the engine running near top speed, moveshift lever into one of the five FORWARDpositions or two REVERSE positions. Select aspeed appropriate for the snow conditions thatexist. Use the slower speeds until you arefamiliar with the operation of the snow thrower. 2. Squeeze th...

Page 14 - SECTION 9: LUBRICATION; Disconnect the spark

14 NOTE: If you placed plastic under the gas cap, be certain to remove it. AUGER CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT To adjust the auger clutch, refer to Final Assemblyand Adjustments section on page 9. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING: If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine isrunning (e.g. carbureto...

Page 15 - SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE

15 DRIVE AND SHIFTING MECHANISM Remove rear cover. Oil any chains, sprockets,gears, bearings, shafts, and shifting mechanism atleast once a season. Use engine oil or a spraylubricant. Avoid getting oil on rubber friction wheeland aluminum drive plate. GEAR CASE The worm gear case has been filled wit...

Page 16 - DRIVE BELT

16 Figure 23 7. Unhook the support bracket spring from theframe. NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the six nuts that connect the frame to the auger housing to aid inbelt removal. 8. Lift the rear auger belt from the auger pulley,and slip belt between the support bracket andthe auger pulley. See Fi...

Page 17 - Never store engine with

17 7. Slide the gear shaft to the right, then slide thefriction wheel assembly from the shaft. 8. Remove the six screws from the friction wheelassembly (three from each side). Remove thefriction wheel rubber from between the frictionwheel plate. 9. Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to thefriction...

Page 18 - SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE; Trouble

18 SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer. Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line.Choke not in ON positionFaulty spark plug.Key ...

Page 20 - HANDLE ASSEMBLY

Page 22 - BLOWER HOUSING

Page 24 - FRAME ASSEMBLY

Page 26 - ENGINE AND “V” BELTS

26 ENGINE AND “V” BELTS Ref.No. Part No. Description Ref.No. Part No. Description 1 05896A Bracket 17 736-0331 Washer—Bell 2 629-0071 Cord, Extension 18 736-0505 Washer—Flat 3 710-0117 Screw 19 748-0234 Shoulder Spacer 4 710-0157 Screw 20 748-0360 Pulley, Adapter 5 710-0230 Screw 21 754-0346 V-Belt ...

Page 28 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchasewithin the United States of America, its possessionsand territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at itsoption, repair or replace, for the original purchaser,free of charge, any part or parts found to bedefective in materia...