MTD C Style - Manuals

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...

7 5 Setting Up Your Snow Thrower 5. Remove the flat washer and hairpin clip from the end of the chute directional control. Insert the end of the chute directional control into the lower bracket and secure with the flat washer and hair-pin clip just removed. If necessary, the lower bracket can be adj...

8 4 Operating Your Snow Thrower Now that you have set up your snow thrower for operation, get acquainted with its controls and fea-tures. These are described below and illustrated in Figure 1 . This knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential. NOTE: For detailed start...

10 Gas & Oil Fill-Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the Tecumseh Engines manual packed separately with your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully.Starting The Engine1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wi...

11 4. Move throttle control to STOP position.5. Remove the ignition key and store in a safe place.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. Recoil Starter ...

12 4 Making Adjustments Auger Control Refer to Auger Control Test on Page 11 to adjust the auger control. Drive Control When the drive control is released and in the disen-gaged “up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight.Check the adjustment of the drive control a...

13 4 Making Adjustments WARNING Loose gravel can be picked up and thrown by the auger, causing injury to the operator and bystanders and /or damage to the snow thrower and surrounding property. Skid Shoes The space between the skid shoes and the ground can be adjusted. See Figure 5.• For close snow ...

14 5 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. Avoid oil spillage on rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate. Engine Refer to the separate Tecumseh Engi...

15 5 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower Auger 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. NOTE: Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of ...

16 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 9. • If the augers will not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared. One se...

17 Friction Wheel Removal If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjust-ment on page 14 fails to correct the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced. Follow the instructions below. Examine the friction wheel for signs of ...

18 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. WARNING Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors, away from an...

19 NOTE: This section addresses minor service issues. For further details, contact a MTD authorized service center or call 1 (800) 800-7310 for assistance. 8 Trouble- Shooting Cause Problem Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Choke not in ON position.2. Spark plug wire disconnected.3. Fuel tank empty or...

21 1. 731-2635 Snow Removal Tool Mount 2. 684-04057 Impeller Assembly, 12” Dia. 3. 710-0347 Hex Screw, 3/8-16, 1.75, Gr5 4. 710-0451 Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-18, .750 Gr1 5. 710-0604A Screw, 5/16-18, 0.625 6. 710-0703 Screw, Carriage, 1/4-20, .750, Gr5 7. 712-04063 Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18, Nylon 8. 71...

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its posses-sions and territories.“MTD” warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original ...