Page 2 - unit, please call an authorized dealer.
2 Finding and Recording Model Number Table of Contents BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the the model number and the serial number to the sample model plate provided to the right. You can locate the model plate by standing at the...
Page 3 - WARNING; Your Responsibility; is fastened to the top
3 1 Safety Labels WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the per-sonal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these i...
Page 4 - Training
4 2 Safe Operation Practices Training 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. 2. Be familiar with all controls...
Page 5 - Safe
5 Operation 1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet. 2. The auger/impeller control lever is a safety device. Never bypass its operation. Doing so makes the machine unsafe and may cau...
Page 6 - NOTE; This Operator’s
6 3 Setting Up Your Snow Thrower IMPORTANT : The snow thrower is shipped with oil and WITHOUT GASOLINE. After assembly, refer to separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations.1. Observe the lower area of the snow thrower to be sure both cables are aligned with roller guides b...
Page 7 - CAUTION; Setting Up; Shear Pin Storage
7 Figure 4 3 Figure 5 Figure 6 4. Finish securing chute control assembly to chute support bracket with wing nut and hex screw removed earlier. See Figure 4. CAUTION Prior to operating your snow thrower, refer to Auger Control Test on page 13. Read and follow all instructions care-fully and perform a...
Page 8 - Drift Cutters
8 3 Setting Up Your Snow Thrower Figure 8 Figure 7 Drift Cutters (If Equipped) Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow thrower in heavy drift conditions. • On models so equipped, drift cutters are assembled to the auger housing inverted. See Figure 7. • Remove the carriage bolts by unth...
Page 9 - Skid Shoes; General Recommendations
9 Figure 10A 3 Setting Up Your Snow Thrower WARNING Never use your hands to clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing. IMPORTANT Under any circum-stance do not exceed manufacturer’s recom-mended psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Excessive pressure when sea...
Page 10 - Shift Lever; Know Your Snow Thrower; Choke Control; Never; fuel
10 4 Operating Your Snow Thrower Now that you have set up your snow thrower for opera-tion, get acquainted with its controls and features. These are described below and illustrated in Figure 11. This knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential. NOTE: For detailed star...
Page 12 - Stopping The Engine; Electric Starter
12 Gas & Oil Fill-Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read instructions carefully. Starting The Engine 1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rub...
Page 13 - Recoil Starter; To Engage Drive
13 NOTE: Keep the key in a safe place. The engine cannot start without the ignition key. Recoil Starter 1. With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or four times. Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound, which is not harmful to engin...
Page 14 - Shift Cable; Chute Control; Making
14 Shift Cable If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to the figure to the left and adjust the shift cable as follows:1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position. 2. Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. See Figure 13. 3. Pivot t...
Page 16 - Lubrication; Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
16 6 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower WARNING Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or performing any kind of maintenance or adjustment on your machine. IMPORTANT Avoid oil spillage on rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate.Do not over...
Page 18 - Augers
18 6 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower WARNING Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance or adjustments on your machine. Augers • The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and cotter pins. If th...
Page 19 - Friction Wheel Removal
19 6 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower Friction Wheel Removal If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjust-ment on page 12 fails to correct the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced. Follow the instructions below. Examine ...
Page 20 - Storage
20 7 Off-Season Storage Never store snow thrower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or gas appliance. WARNING Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors, away from an...
Page 21 - Shooting; Cause
21 NOTE: This section addresses minor service issues. For further details, contact customer assistance. 8 Trouble- Shooting Cause Problem Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Choke not in ON position.2. Spark plug wire disconnected.3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.4. Engine not primed. 5. Faulty spark pl...
Page 22 - Failure to comply
22 TWO YEAR SUPREME WARRANTY: For two years from date of retail purchase within Canada, MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty covers units which have b...
