Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER; Carefully read and follow the rules for safe operation.; Read And Keep This Book For; PRODUCT INFORMATION; and the WARRANTIES. This information must be included to make; sure state laws and other laws are followed.
INTRODUCTION 2 MTF-031042L Congratulations on your purchase of a Frontier Snowthrower. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give youthe best possible dependability and performance. However, like all mechanical products, your machine will occasionally re-quire adjustment and maintenan...
Page 3 - RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION; IMPORTANT; Safe Operation Practices for Snowthrowers
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 3 MTF-031042L IMPORTANT WARNING: Always disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot make contact withspark plug to prevent accidental starting during: Preparation, Maintenance, or Storage of yoursnowthrower. Safe Operation Practices for Snowthrowers As Recomm...
Page 4 - Maintenance And Storage; Stop engine/motor before removing debris.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 4 MTF-031042L 7. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the operat- ing position, before unclogging the auger/impeller hous-ing or discharge chute and when making any repairs,adjustments, or inspections. 8. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the auger/...
Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 MTF-031042L SAFETY DECALS 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WARRANTY 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OWNER’S INFORMATION 7 . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - SAFETY DECALS; Identifying Your Snowthrower
SAFETY DECALS 6 MTF-031042L WARNING: If safety decals are dam-aged or missing, replace immediately. Look for this symbol to indicate important safe-ty precautions. This symbol indicates: “Atten-tion! Become Alert! Your Safety Is At Risk.” Before operation of your snowthrower, read the safety de-cals...
Page 7 - OWNER’S INFORMATION; THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; FOR YOUR RECORDS
OWNER’S INFORMATION MTF-031042L 7 THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Murray warrants to the original purchaser of this Frontier Branded Snowthrower that this unit shall be free from defects inmaterial and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of Three (3) Year from the date of purchase; how...
Page 8 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; HOW TO MEASURE SCREW SIZE; LENGTH; CONTENTS OF SHIPPING CARTON
ASSEMBLY 8 MTF-031042L TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 - Knife2 - 1/2” wrenches (or adjustable wrenches)2 - 9/16” wrenches (or adjustable wrenches)2 - 3/4” wrenches (or adjustable wrenches)1 - 3/8” wrenches (or adjustable wrenches)1 - Pair pliers or screw driver (to spread cotter pin) HOW TO MEASURE S...
Page 9 - UNPACKING
ASSEMBLY 9 MTF-031042L Figure 2 shows the snowthrower in the shipping position. Figure 3 shows the snowthrower completely assembled. Reference to right and left hand side of the snowthrower isfrom the operator’s position at the handle. UNPACKING 1. Locate the two tear tabs at the bottom of the carto...
Page 10 - UPPER HANDLE AND CRANK ASSEMBLY; Tighten all handle bolts.; CHECK THE CABLES
ASSEMBLY 10 MTF-031042L UPPER HANDLE AND CRANK ASSEMBLY 1. Loosen, but do not remove the screws, flatwashers, lock-washers and hex nuts in the upper holes of the lower han-dle. 2. Remove the fasteners and the crank assembly eyeboltfrom the lower holes of the lower handle. 3. Raise upper handle into ...
Page 11 - REMOTE CHUTE CONTROL KNOB; SPEED SELECT KNOB; Tighten the jam nut against the knob securely.
ASSEMBLY 11 MTF-031042L REMOTE CHUTE CONTROL KNOB 1. Thread the knob onto the lever as far as possible. Makesure that the knob points forward (See Figure 8). 2. Tighten the jam nut against the knob securely. SPEED SELECT KNOB 1. Thread the knob onto the lever as far as possible. Makesure that the kn...
Page 12 - SNOW CHUTE ASSEMBLY; Replace carriage bolt from inside of chute.; CHECK THE TIRES
ASSEMBLY 12 MTF-031042L SNOW CHUTE ASSEMBLY 1. Remove back carriage bolt (See Figure 11). 2. Tilt chute back into operating position (See Figure 12). 3. Replace carriage bolt from inside of chute. 4. Replace flatwasher and nylon locknut on outside offlange. 5. Tighten carriage bolt securely. NOTE: c...
Page 13 - OPERATION; ENGINE AND SNOWTHROWER CONTROLS; ENGINE CONTROLS
OPERATION 13 MTF-031042L READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOWTHROWER. Compare theillustrations with your SNOWTHROWER to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Savethis manual for future reference. Figure 13 Remote Chute Control Aug...
Page 14 - SNOWTHROWER OPERATION
OPERATION 14 MTF-031042L The operation of any snowthrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,which canresult in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before beginning snowthrowerOperation. We recommend standard safety glasses or Wide Vision Safety Mask fo...
Page 15 - HOW TO REMOVE SNOW FROM AUGER; HOW TO SET THE DRIFT CUTTERS
OPERATION 15 MTF-031042L HOW TO REMOVE SNOW FROM AUGER WARNING: Do not attempt to remove snow ordebris that may become lodged in auger with-out taking the following precautions: A cleaning stick is attached to the top of the auger housing.Use the cleaning stick to remove snow from the augerhousing. ...
Page 16 - BEFORE STARTING ENGINE; Check the oil; Make sure the unit is level.; FILL GAS; BEFORE STOPPING THE ENGINE; Recoil Starter
OPERATION 16 MTF-031042L BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Check the oil NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filledwith oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. 1. Make sure the unit is level. 2. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick. Check the oil. NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while...
Page 17 - TO START ENGINE; Be sure that engine has sufficient oil.; the other end into a three-hole grounded receptacle.; COLD ENGINE START; IN TEMPERATURES ABOVE 0; Run engine at or near top speed.
OPERATION 17 MTF-031042L 2. With the engine running, push the starter button and spinthe starter for several seconds. NOTE: The normal sound made by spinning thestarter will not harm the engine or the starter. 3. Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first andthen from the switchbox. TO STAR...
Page 18 - To stop engine, move throttle control lever to STOP posi-; FROZEN STARTER; If the starter is frozen and will not turn engine:; OPERATING TIPS; Check oil level before every start. fill to “SAFE” indication
OPERATION 18 MTF-031042L 10. To stop engine, move throttle control lever to STOP posi- tion. Remove key. Do not turn key. WARM ENGINE START (RECOIL STARTER) If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, leavechoke at “OFF” and do not push the primer button. If theengine fails to start, follow ...
Page 19 - SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS; PROCEDURE; AFTER EACH USE; Check for any loose or damaged parts.
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS 19 MTF-031042L SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS PROCEDURE FIRST 2 HOUR BEFORE EACH USE OFTEN EVERY 5 HOURS EVERY 10 HOURS EVERY 25 HOURS BEGINNING EACH SEASON BEFORE STORAGE S Tighten all screws and nuts √ √ √ S N O W Check Traction ClutchCable Adjustment (See Cable Adjustment) √ √ W ...
Page 20 - MAINTENANCE; SNOWTHROWER; Auger Gear Box; LUBRICATION; Bearings and bushings; LUBRICATION - EVERY 10 HOURS
MAINTENANCE 20 MTF-031042L Some adjustments will need to be made periodically toproperly maintain your snowthrower. All adjustments in the MAINTENANCE section of this manualshould be checked at least once each season. SNOWTHROWER The following adjustment should be performed more thanonce each season...
Page 21 - LUBRICATION - EVERY 25 HOURS; Chains; Stand the snowthrower up on the auger housing end.; Lubricate the chains with a chain type lubricant.; Install the bottom panel.
MAINTENANCE 21 MTF-031042L LUBRICATION - EVERY 25 HOURS Chute Rotation Gear Lubricate the chute rotation gear with automotive type oil.(see Figure 23). Chute Rotation Gear Figure 23 Chains 1. Position speed selector lever in first (1) forward gear. 2. Stand the snowthrower up on the auger housing en...
Page 22 - ENGINE; NOTE: Oil will drain more freely when warm.
MAINTENANCE 22 MTF-031042L ENGINE Check Crankcase Oil Level before starting engine and aftereach 5 hours of continuous use (see Figure 25). Add propermotor oil as required. NOTE: Overfilling the engine can affect performance.Tighten the oil fill cap securely to prevent leakage. Change Oil every 25 h...
Page 23 - AUGER HOUSING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT; To adjust the scraper bar, proceed as follows:; Position the snowthrower on a level surface.; TO ADJUST SKID HEIGHT; Set skid on other side at same height.
MAINTENANCE 23 MTF-031042L WARNING: Always turn unit off, remove igni-tion key and disconnect the spark plug wire be-fore making any repairs or adjustments. AUGER HOUSING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TO ADJUST SCRAPER BAR After considerable use, the metal scraper bar will have adefinite wear pattern. The scrap...
Page 24 - BELT ADJUSTMENT; Traction Drive Belt; Disconnect spark plug wire.
MAINTENANCE 24 MTF-031042L BELT ADJUSTMENT Traction Drive Belt The traction drive belt has constant spring pressure and doesnot require an adjustment. If the traction drive belt is slipping,replace the belt. See “How To Replace The Belts” in theMaintenance section. Auger Drive Belt If your snowthrow...
Page 25 - HOW TO REPLACE THE BELTS; How To Remove the Auger Drive Belt
MAINTENANCE 25 MTF-031042L HOW TO REPLACE THE BELTS The drive belts are of special construction and must bereplaced with original factory replacement belts availablefrom your nearest authorized service center. Some steps require the assistance of a second person. How To Remove the Auger Drive Belt I...
Page 26 - How To Remove the Traction Drive Belt
MAINTENANCE 26 MTF-031042L How To Remove the Traction Drive Belt If the snow thrower will not move forward, check the tractiondrive belt for wear or damage. If the traction drive belt is wornor damaged, replace the belt as follows. 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire. 2. Remove the auger drive belt. S...
Page 27 - BELT GUIDE ADJUSTMENT; Remove spark plug wire.; HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CABLES; Auger Drive Cable Adjustment
MAINTENANCE 27 MTF-031042L BELT GUIDE ADJUSTMENT 1. Remove spark plug wire. 2. Have someone engage auger drive. 3. Measure the distance between the belt guide and belt.The distance should be 1/8 inch (3.175 mm) for guide.See Figure 33. 4. If adjustment is necessary, loosen belt guide mountingbolt. M...
Page 28 - Traction Drive Cable Adjustment
MAINTENANCE 28 MTF-031042L Traction Drive Cable Adjustment WARNING: Drain the gasoline outdoors, awayfrom fire or flame. 1. Remove the gas from the gas tank. Stand the snowthrower up on the front end of the auger housing. 2. Loosen the bolts on each side of the bottom panel (seeFigure 35). 3. Remove...
Page 29 - How To Check The Friction Wheel; Disconnect the spark plug wire.; Remove the bottom panel.
MAINTENANCE 29 MTF-031042L HOW TO ADJUST OR REPLACE THE FRICTION WHEEL How To Check The Friction Wheel If the snow thrower will not move forward, check the tractiondrive belt, the traction drive cable or the friction wheel. If thefriction wheel is worn or damaged, it must be replaced. See“How To Rep...
Page 30 - How To Replace The Friction Wheel; Loosen the bolts on each side of the bottom panel.
MAINTENANCE 30 MTF-031042L How To Replace The Friction Wheel If the friction wheel is worn or damaged, the snow thrower willnot move forward. The friction wheel must be replaced asfollows. 1. Remove the gas from the gas tank. Stand the snowthrower up on the front end of the auger housing (4).(see Fi...
Page 31 - tion wheel off the hex shaft.
MAINTENANCE 31 MTF-031042L 10. Remove the three fasteners that hold the friction wheel to the hub (see Figure 44). 11. Remove the friction wheel from the hub. Slip the fric- tion wheel off the hex shaft. 12. Assemble the new friction wheel onto hub with the fas- teners removed earlier. Figure 44 Hex...
Page 32 - HOW TO REMOVE THE SNOW HOOD; Remove the four mounting screws.
MAINTENANCE 32 MTF-031042L HOW TO REMOVE THE SNOW HOOD To access the spark plug, the snow hood must be removedas follows: 1. Remove the choke control knob (see Figure 46). 2. Remove the ON/OFF key. 3. Remove the four mounting screws. 4. Slowly remove the snow hood (see Figure 47). Makesure that the ...
Page 33 - AUGER SHEAR BOLT REPLACEMENT; TO ADJUST OR REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG; Clean spark plug and reset gap periodically.
MAINTENANCE 33 MTF-031042L AUGER SHEAR BOLT REPLACEMENT The augers are secured to the auger shaft with special boltsthat are designed to break if an object becomes lodged in theauger housing. Use of a harder bolt will reduce the protectionprovided by the shear bolt. To replace a broken shear bolt,pr...
Page 34 - STORAGE; OFF SEASON STORAGE
STORAGE 34 MTF-031042L OFF SEASON STORAGE WARNING: Never store the engine, with fuel inthe tank, indoors or in a poor ventilated enclo-sure where fuel fumes could reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater,clothes dryer, etc.Handle gasoline carefully. It is highly flamma...
Page 35 - TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART; PROBLEM
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 35 MTF-031042L PROBLEM LOOK FOR REMEDY Difficult starting Defective spark plug. Replace defective spark plug. Engine runs erratically Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line. Empty gas tank. Check fuel supply, Stale gasoline. Add fresh gasoline with fuel stabilizer. Water or dirt i...
Page 36 - REPLACEMENT PARTS; QUICK REFERENCE PART NUMBERS; Scraper Blade; * Part Numbers are subject to change without notice.
REPLACEMENT PARTS 36 MTF-031042L WE RECOMMEND JOHN DEERE/FRONTIER qualityparts and lubricants available at your John Deere/Frontierdealer. PART NUMBERS MAY CHANGE. When you order re-placement parts, use the part numbers listed below and onthe following pages. If a part number changes, your JohnDeere...
Page 37 - Description
FRONTIER MODEL ST1028 FACTORY MODEL 628104x16A 37 MTF-031042L ENGINE ÁÁ Á 25-1 2 3 25-4 25-2 25-3 5 4 20 22 24 10 6 7 8 11 Ref.Drive Page Ref. Auger Housing Page 9 1 25-2 16 17 18 14 13 15 12 26 Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 1 MT6219 CORD, STARTER 2 - - - - - ENGINE 3 MT0...
Page 38 - DRIVE
FRONTIER MODEL ST1028 FACTORY MODEL 628104x16A 38 MTF-031042L DRIVE Ref. Wheel Page 229 200 223 225 226 227 234 230 221 Ref. Wheel Page Ref. Shift Yoke Page 206 201 203 204 232 234 229 220 220 218 218 207 215 215 238 238 210 212 213 213 217 213 203 204 236 Ref. Frame Page Ref. Wheel Page Ref. Wheel ...
Page 40 - AUGER HOUSING
FRONTIER MODEL ST1028 FACTORY MODEL 628104x16A 40 MTF-031042L AUGER HOUSING 500 527 480 485 499 482 490 491 493 527 522 522 523 521 525 525 523 524 524 520 510 514 Ref. Gear Case Page 540 541 544 511 484 550 551 552 553 554
Page 42 - GEAR CASE
FRONTIER MODEL ST1028 FACTORY MODEL 628104x16A 42 MTF-031042L GEAR CASE 326 320 321 322 323 324 327 330 311 312 306 310 304 301 303 310 300 314 311 312 315 313 316 340 305 Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 300 MT896 CASE, GEAR, RH 301 MT895 CASE, GEAR, LH 303 MT910828 SCREW, ...
Page 43 - REMOTE CONTROL
FRONTIER MODEL ST1028 FACTORY MODEL 628104x16A 43 MTF-031042L REMOTE CONTROL 975 Ref. Engine Mount Bolt 981 974 965 Ref. Upper Chute 972 971 Ref. Lower Chute 968 970 969 967 973 995 994 Ref. Control Panel 975 980 Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 965 MT318468 TENSION SPRING 9...
Page 44 - DISCHARGE CHUTE
FRONTIER MODEL ST1028 FACTORY MODEL 628104x16A 44 MTF-031042L DISCHARGE CHUTE 580 586 587 584 582 586 600 602 603 601 610 609 606 611 607 585 Ref. Auger Housing Page 607 604 Pop Rivets
Page 46 - HANDLE
FRONTIER MODEL ST1028 FACTORY MODEL 628104x16A 46 MTF-031042L HANDLE 774 773 772 785 729 804 770 798 803 802 787 739 771 720 790 801 795 800 801 791 796 799 741 724 740 725 724 728 727 726 751 813 811 812 809 810 759 745 762 760 Ref. Engine Page 743 765 765 751 727 726 725 753 739 725 729 745 806 80...
Page 48 - CHUTE ROD
FRONTIER MODEL ST1028 FACTORY MODEL 628104x16A 48 MTF-031042L CHUTE ROD 856 855 854 855 861 860 863 864 864 867 Ref. Handle Assy 870 852-5 852-1 1 852-9 852-8 852-3 868 852-13 852-10 852-1 852-2 852-6 869 Ref. Auger Housing Assy 862 865 852-7
Page 50 - CONTROL PANEL
FRONTIER MODEL ST1028 FACTORY MODEL 628104x16A 50 MTF-031042L CONTROL PANEL 760 730 Ref.Key# 741 794 731 761 792 766 765 761 767 768 Ref. Key# 791 Ref. Upper Handle Ref.Key# 790 794 732 Key No. Part No. Description 730 MT1501358E701 CLUTCH HANDLE LH 731 MT1501357E701 CLUTCH HANDLE RH 732 MT337380 GR...
Page 51 - HEADLIGHT
FRONTIER MODEL ST1028 FACTORY MODEL 628104x16A 51 MTF-031042L HEADLIGHT Ref. Handle Page Ref. Control Panel Page 625 621 626 628 627 622 630 630 633 632 629 631 634 Key No. Part No. Description 621 MT762343 LIGHT, HALOGEN 622 MT1501455 HARNESS, WIRE 625 MT071372 TIE, CABLE 626 MT1501412 BRACKET, LIG...
Page 52 - WHEELS
FRONTIER MODEL ST1028 FACTORY MODEL 628104x16A 52 MTF-031042L WHEELS 676 673 677 680 671 655 652 654 653 650 655 671 678 675 673 678 681 682 682 683 684 685 686 687 687 688 689 Ref. Drive Page Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 650 MT1501563 YZ SHAFT, AXLE 652 MT1501089 SPRKT ...
Page 53 - DECALS
FRONTIER MODEL ST1028 FACTORY MODEL 628104x16A 53 MTF-031042L DECALS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Key No. Part No. Description 1 MT48x5294 DECAL, SINGLE HAND CONTROL 2 MT7390 DECAL, V-BELTS 3 MT7859 DECAL, OVER ADJUSTMENT 4 MT48x5286 DECAL, ROTATING AUGER 5 MT761078 DECAL, DANGER 6 MT48x5285 DECAL, UN...
Page 54 - FRAME
FRONTIER MODEL ST1028 FACTORY MODEL 628104x16A 54 MTF-031042L FRAME 162 167 167 162 91 91 122 90 168 103 106 105 108 Ref. Engine Page 110 148 149 107 Ref. DrivePage Ref. AugerHousing Page 111 169 160
