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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER; CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT; MTD PRODUCTS INC

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices .................................................................. 3 Assembling Your Snow Thrower ....................................................................... 5 Know Your Snow Thrower ........................................

Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; Training

3 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 of yourself and others. read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your snow thro...

Page 5 - SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER; Unpacking from carton; Hardware pack; Models with optional extended chute crank; Items required for assembly; Raising upper handle; Attaching control cable

5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER Unpacking from carton • Cut along corners of the carton and lay it down flat. See Figure 1. Remove packing material. • Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.). • Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for any remai...

Page 6 - Installing chute crank; Models with optional extended chute crank only; Assembling the chute

6 pair of pliers to obtain slack in order to hook it into the control handle. Hold the “Z” fitting with the pliers, not the cable, to avoid damaging the cable. NOTE: The upper hole in the control handle provides for adjustment in belt tension. Refer to Belt TensionAdjustment Section of this manual f...

Page 7 - SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

7 SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER Read this owner’s manual and safety rules and labels before operating your snow thrower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 9 with your equipment to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference....

Page 8 - SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER; Fuel and oil mixture; Starting engine

8 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Fuel and oil mixture WARNING: Handle gasoline carefully;remember that it is highly flammable.Never fill fuel tank indoors, when engine isrunning or while engine is still hot. Do notsmoke when filling fuel tank. Your snow thrower uses a two cycle engine thatre...

Page 9 - SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Shave plate; Belt tension

9 SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chuteor make any adjustments or repairs whilethe engine is running. Shave plate • To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place the unit on a level surface. See Figure 12. The wheels, shave plate and augers should all contact the le...

Page 11 - SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE; General Recommendations; Lubrication; Customer Responsibilities

11 SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE General Recommendations • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the snow...

Page 13 - SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

13 SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service dealer or call 1-800-800-7310 for the Customer Support Center. Refer to separate engine manual packed with your snowthrower for more engine related information. Pr...