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Page 2 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

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. Parts are illustrated approximatelyone-half size. Part numbers are shown in parentheses.(Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit.) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x ...

Page 6 - SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; UNPACKING

6 SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Reference to right or left side of the snowthrower can be determined from behind the unitin the operating position. Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 UNPACKING 1. Remove staples or break glue on the top flaps ofthe carton. Remove any loose parts includedwith unit (i...

Page 8 - ATTACHING THE CLUTCH CABLES; ATTACHING THE TRACK CONTROLS

8 IMPORTANT: Attach the shift rod and clutch cables as follows. THEN CHECK THE ADJUSTMENTS ASINSTRUCTED, AND MAKE ANY FINAL ADJUSTMENTS NECESSARY BEFORE OPERATING YOURSNOW THROWER. Failure to follow the instructions may cause damage to the snow thrower. Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 ATTACHING THE SHI...

Page 9 - FINAL ADJUSTMENTS

9 4. Attach track control cable to track controlhandle by inserting cable ball into slot on trackcontrol handle. Pull cable down and up until itsnaps into front of track control handle. Repeaton other side. 5. Secure the track control cables to the inside ofthe lower handle using the cable ties prov...

Page 11 - SECTION 7: OPERATION; Electric Starter

11 SECTION 7: OPERATION GAS AND OIL FILL-UP Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packedwith your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully. WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, with engine running or while engine is hot. Do not smoke when filling fue...

Page 12 - TO STOP ENGINE; TO ENGAGE DRIVE; TO ENGAGE AUGERS

12 TO STOP ENGINE 1. Run engine for a few minutes before stopping tohelp dry off any moisture on the engine. 2. To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter,proceed as follows. Connect power cord to switch box on engine, thento 120 volt AC receptacle. With the engine running,push starter button and...

Page 13 - SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS

13 SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments whileengine is running. CHUTE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted byadjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Refer tothe Control section of this manual. SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT The spac...

Page 14 - SECTION 9: LUBRICATION

14 SECTION 9: LUBRICATION WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against theengine before performing anylubrication or maintenance. ENGINE Refer to engine manual for all engine lubricationinstructions. WARNING: When following instruc- tions in separate engine manual fordraining oil, be s...

Page 15 - SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE; AUGER BELTS; DRIVE BELT

15 SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against theengine before performing any repairsor maintenance. AUGER BELTS 1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of theengine by removing the two self-tappingscrews. See figure 19. Figure 19 2. Drain the gasoline f...

Page 18 - SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

18 SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 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 not in...

Page 19 - Gear Assembly

19 Gear Assembly Ref. No. Part No. Description Qty. Ref. No. Part No. Description Qty. 1 618-0123 Housing-L.H. 1 11 721-0327 Seal-Oil 1 2 618-0124 Housing-R.H. 1 12 721-0328 Locktite 5699 3 710-0642 Screw 5 13 736-0351 Washer-Flat 2 4 711-0909 Spiral Axle 26" 1 14 736-0369 Washer-Flat 4 5 714-01...

Page 20 - Handle Assembly

Page 22 - Blower Housing 26’’

22 Blower Housing 26’’ Ref. No. Part No. Description Qty. Ref. No. Part No. Description Qty. 1 05931 Housing-Bearing 1 19 731-1379 Adapter-Chute 1 2 605-5193 Spiral Assembly-L.H. 26" 1 20 732-0611 Spring 1 3 605-5192 Spiral Assembly-R.H. 26" 1 21 736-0119 Washer-Lock 9 4 618-0121 Gear Assemb...

Page 23 - Track and Frame

Page 28 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

28 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 mate...