Page 2 - MTD PRODUCTS INC
2 SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble, prepare andmaintain your snow thrower. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your snow thrower for its first use, please locate the m...
Page 3 - SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
3 SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OFYOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUALBEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR SNOW THROWE...
Page 4 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE; WARNING; DAN
4 • If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediatelyfor the cause. Vibration is generally a warning oftrouble. • Stop engine whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the collector/impellerhousing or discharge guide, and making anyrepai...
Page 5 - SECTION 4: CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
5 SECTION 4: 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 ...
Page 6 - SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; UNPACKING
6 SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine with gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in theseparate engine manual packed with your unit. NOTE: All references to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit inthe operating positio...
Page 9 - ATTACHING THE TRACK CONTROLS; ATTACHING THE CLUTCH CABLES; LAMP WIRING
9 ATTACHING THE TRACK CONTROLS (Hardware F) 1. Remove the screw from the top of the right handtrack control. Be careful not to lose the flat weldnut that is inside the control. 2. Place the right track control in positionunderneath the right handle. Secure with screwjust removed. See Figure 12. 3. S...
Page 10 - FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
10 Figure 15 FINAL ADJUSTMENTS Auger Drive Clutch To check the adjustment of the auger drive clutch,push forward on the left hand clutch grip (depressthe rubber bumper). There should be slack in thecable. Release the clutch grip. The cable should bestraight. Make certain you can depress the augerdri...
Page 12 - SECTION 7: OPERATION; Electric Starter
12 SECTION 7: OPERATION GAS AND OIL FILL-UP Service the engine with gasoline and check oillevel as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully. WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, with engine running or while engine is hot. Do not smoke when...
Page 13 - TO ENGAGE DRIVE; SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS; CHUTE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT
13 Recoil Starter (Optional Instructions): With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid, continuous fullarm stroke three or four times. Pulling the starterrope will produce a loud clattering sound, which isnot harmful to the engine or starter.3. To stop engine, remove the ignition key. Do not...
Page 14 - SECTION 9: LUBRICATION
14 Figure 20 AUGER CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT To adjust the auger clutch, refer to the FinalAdjustments section page 10. SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT To adjust the shift rod, remove the hairpin clip andflat washer which secure the ferrule to the shift lever,beneath the handle panel. Refer to Figure 15. Referto the F...
Page 15 - SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE; AUGER BELTS
15 GEAR CASE The gear case is lubricated with grease at thefactory and does not require checking. Ifdisassembled for any reason, relubricate with 2ounces (do NOT overfill) of Shell Alvania greaseEPR00, part number 737-0168. Beforereassembling, remove old sealant and apply “Loctite5699” or equivalent...
Page 16 - DRIVE BELT
16 DRIVE BELT 1. Follow steps 1 through 4 of previousinstructions. 2. Pull idler pulley up, and lift belt off engine pulleyand friction wheel disc. See Figure 23. 3. Back out the stop bolt until the support bracketrests on the auger pulley. See Figure 23. 4. Slip belt between friction wheel and fric...
Page 18 - SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
18 SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 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 not in...
Page 19 - SECTION 13: PARTS LIST; Gearbox Assembly
19 1 18 12 18 17 17 4 6 7 10 9 14 11 8 16 2 3 15 5 13 3 19 SECTION 13: PARTS LIST Model E762F Gearbox Assembly REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 618-0123 RH Reducer Housing (Incl. Ref. 17, 18) 2 618-0124 LH Reducer Housing (Incl. Ref. 17, 18) 3 710-0642 Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 4 711-0909 Spir...
Page 21 - Blower Housing
21 Blower Housing REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 712-0116 Lock Jam Nut 3/8-24 2 756-0178 Flat Idler 3 784-5632A Auger Idler Arm 4 710-0459A Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1.50 5 738-0281 Shoulder Screw 6 736-0174 Wave Washer 7 732-0611 Extension Spring 8 712-3068 Hex Nut 5/16-18 9 712-3010 Hex Nut 5/16-18 ...
Page 23 - Handle Assembly
23 Handle Assembly Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 1 684-0145 Control Panel Ass’y. 34 712-0429 Hex L-Nut 5/16-18 Thd. 2 629-0058 Wire Harness 35 712-3010 Hex Nut 5/16-18 Thd. 3 705-5233 Clutch Lever -L.H. 36 712-3027 Hex L-Nut 1/4-20 Thd. 4 705-5234 Clutch Lever -R.H. 37 ...
Page 25 - Frame Assembly
25 Frame Assembly REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 784-5684 Frame Cover 2 710-1652 Tap Screw, 1/4-20 x .625 3 748-0190 Spacer, .508 ID x .75 OD x .68 4 732-0264 Ext. Spring 5 712-0711 Jam Nut, 3/8-24 6 736-0105 Bell Washer, .401 x .87 x .063 7 684-0021 Friction Wheel Support Bracket Assembly 8 746-08...
Page 27 - Track Assembly
27 Track Assembly REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 720-0223 Grip 2 710-0604 Tap Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 3 784-5642 Track Lockout Plate 4 710-0157 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-24 x .75 5 736-0242 Bell Washer, .34 ID x .872 OD 6 684-0038 Track Lock Handle Assembly 7 710-0459A Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-24 x 1.5 8 712-021...
Page 30 - 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 merchandisepurchased and used in the United States, its possessionsand territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material andworkmanship for a period of t...