MTD Snow Boss 550 - Manuals

5 SECTION 2: LOOSE PARTS The snow thrower is shipped with following loose parts in the carton. Please remove all loose parts from the cartonbefore discarding it. See Figure 1 to identify the parts noting that these parts may be referred to again in thefollowing sections of this manual. Part numbers ...

6 NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to changespeeds or change directions. • If not already attached, slip the cables that run fromthe handle panel to the chute into the cable guidelocated on top of the engine. See Figure 4. Figure 4 •...

7 Traction Control and Shift Lever Adjustment To check the adjustment of the traction control and shiftlever, proceed as follows: • Move the shift lever into sixth (6) position. a. With the traction control (refer to Figure 7 in Section 4 of this manual) released, gentlypush the snow thrower forward...

8 Chute Directional Control The chute directional control is located on left side ofthe snow thrower. To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turnchute directional control as follows: • Crank clockwise to discharge to the left. • Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right. Chute Tilt ...

9 • Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insertignition key into slot. See Figure 8. Be certain itsnaps into place. Do not turn the key. • Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (coldengine start). If engine is warm, place choke inOFF position instead of FULL. • Electric Start Only: Connect ...

10 • Slightly overlap each previous cleared path. • Follow the precautions found under the heading ToStop Engine to prevent possible freeze-up. • Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use. SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chuteor make any adjustments while engine ...

11 Shift Rod Adjustment To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows. • Remove the hairpin clip and slide the connector upto separate the upper shift rod from the lower shiftrod. See Figure 11. Figure 11 • Place shift lever in sixth (6) position. • Rotate the shift arm counterclockwise (from theopera...

13 • Reassemble new skid shoes with the six carriage bolts, bell washers (cupped side goes against skidshoes) and hex nuts. Make certain the skid shoesare adjusted to be level. To remove shave plate, remove the carriage bolts,belleville washers and hex nuts which attach it to thesnow thrower housing...

14 • Back out the stop bolt until the support bracketrests on the auger pulley. See Figure 20. • Slip belt between friction wheel and friction wheeldisc. See Figure 20. Remove and replace belt. • Reassemble following the instructions in reverseorder. NOTE: The support bracket must rest on the stop b...

15 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 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 properl...

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by White Out-door Products Co. with respect to new merchandise pur-chased and used in the United States, its possessions andterritories. White Outdoor Products Co. warrants this product againstdefects in material and ...