MTD E740F - Manuals

5 SECTION 2: CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Lay out the hardware according to the illustration for identification purposes. Part numbers are shown inparentheses. (Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit.) NOTE: The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear bolts ...

6 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: Reference to right or left side of the snowthrower can be determined from behind the unit in theoperating position. Unpacking • Remove staples or break glue on the top flaps of the carton. Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., operator’s man...

7 Attaching Chute Directional Control (Hardware C) • Thread one hex nut about halfway onto eye bolt on the chute directional control. Insert eye bolt through the hole provided in the left handle. See Figure 4. • Secure with cupped washer (cupped side against the handle) and other hex nut. Do not tig...

8 • Make certain to check for correct adjustment of the shift rod as instructed in the Final Adjustment section before operating the snow thrower. Attaching Control Cables The Z-end of the control cables are hooked into the control grips on each handle. Attach cables as follows:• Thread the hex jam ...

9 IMPORTANT: It is NOT recommended that this snow thrower be operated on a gravel surface, as loose stones can be easily picked up and thrown by the machine. If you must operate on a gravel surface, ALWAYS adjust the skid shoes into the HIGH position to allow the shave plate maximum clearance. Adjus...

11 Track Lock Lever The track lock lever is located on the right side of the snow thrower and is used to select the position of the auger housing and the method of track operation. Move the lever to the right, then forward or backward to one of the three positions. See Figure 13. Transport: Raises t...

12 • Connect power cord to switch box on engine. Plug the other end of power cord into a three-hole, grounded 120 volt AC receptacle. • Push starter button on top of the engine to crank engine. As you crank the engine, move choke knob to FULL choke position. • When engine starts, release starter but...

13 SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENT WARNING: NEVER attempt to make anyadjustments while the engine is running,except where specified in the operator’smanual. Auger Control Adjustment Refer to the information found under Final Adjust-ments in the Assembly Section to adjust the augercontrol. Traction Cont...

14 • Place the shift lever into the sixth (6) position. • Rotate the shift arm clockwise (from the operator’s position) as far as it will go. • Thread the upper shift rod downward until the elbow on its lower end aligns with the hole found in the lower shift rod. • Reconnect the upper shift rod to t...

15 Gear Case The gear case is lubricated with grease at the factory and does not require checking. If disassembled for any reason, lubricate with 2 ounces of Shell Alvania grease EPR00, part number 737-0168. Before reassembling, remove old sealant and apply new sealant. IMPORTANT: Do not overfill th...

16 • Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the auger housing. See Figure 21. • Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on the auger pulley. NOTE: Loosening the six nuts that connect the frame tothe auger housing may aid in belt removal. Figure 21 • Lift the auger belt from the ...

18 SECTION 9: 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...

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTDPRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandisepurchased and used in the United States, its possessionsand territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material andworkmanship for a period of t...