Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Contents of Hardware Pack ............................................................................... 5 Assembling Your Snow Thrower .............................
Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; TRAINING
3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES This Warning 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 Throw...
Page 4 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE; YOUR RESPONSIBILITY:; WARNING; DANGER
4 • When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain collector/impeller and all moving parts have stopped.Disconnect spark plug wire and keep away from plugto prevent accidental starting. • Do not run engine indoors, except when starting engine and transporting snow thrower in or out ofbuilding...
Page 5 - SECTION 2: CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
5 SECTION 2: CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Lay out the hardware according to the illustration for identification purposes. Part numbers are shown in parentheses. (Hard-ware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit.) A ATTACHING THE HANDLES B ATTACHING THE HANDLE PANEL D ATTACHING THE...
Page 6 - SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER; Unpacking
6 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine with gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in theoperating pos...
Page 8 - Attaching the clutch cables (hardware d)
8 Attaching the clutch cables (hardware d) • Thread hex nuts onto the “Z” fittings (see insert,). Insert “Z” fitting into hole in clutch grips. See Figure 6. Figure 6 • Route the left cable between engine and speed selector plate and then between handle panel and clutch lever pivot rod before thread...
Page 10 - SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR SNOWTHROWER
10 NOTE: If you are uncertain that you have reached the correct adjustment, refer to the Adjustment section. Adjusting the skid shoes The space between the shave plate and the groundcan be adjusted. For close snow removal on a smooth surface, lowerthe skid shoes into a low position on the augerhousi...
Page 11 - SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER; Starting engine
11 Safety ignition key The ignition key must be inserted in the switch beforethe unit will start. Remove the ignition key when snowthrower is not in use. See Figure 15. Fuel cutoff valve The fuel cutoff valve, located under the fuel tank, controls fuel flow from tank. SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR SNOW ...
Page 13 - SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
13 SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments whileengine is running. Chute assembly adjustment The distance snow is thrown can be controlled byadjusting the angle of the top section of the chuteassembly. Skid shoe adjustment The space between the sha...
Page 14 - SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER
14 SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the enginebefore performing any repairs ormaintenance. Engine Refer to engine manual for engine lubricationinstructions. WARNING: When following instruct- ions in separate engine manual fordraining...
Page 15 - Engine; Belt removal and replacement; Auger belts
15 SECTION 8: SERVICE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the enginebefore performing any repairs ormaintenance. Engine Refer to separate engine manual for all enginemaintenance procedures. Augers The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with twoshear bolts and hex lock nuts...
Page 16 - Drive belt; Changing the friction wheel rubber
16 • Unhook the support bracket spring from the frame. NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the six nuts that connect the frame to the auger housing to aid in beltremoval. • Lift the rear auger belt from the auger pulley, and slip belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley. See Figure 22. ...
Page 18 - SECTION 10: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
18 SECTION 10: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Note: 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 ...
Page 28 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTDPRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchan-dise purchased and used in the United States, its posses-sions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material andworkmanship for a period ...