Page 2 - Please do; Customer Support; Call a Customer Support Representative at
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 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 opera...
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 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 a...
Page 5 - Safe
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 cause...
Page 6 - NOTE; This Operator’s
3 Setting Up Your Snow Thrower NOTE : References to right or left side of the snow thrower are deter-mined from behind the unit in the operating position. 1. Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to be sure both cables are aligned with roller guides. Pull up and back on the upper handle, a...
Page 7 - Drift Cutters; IMPORTANT
3 Setting Up Your Snow Thrower Clean-Out Tool WARNING: Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assem-bly. Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before un-clogging. The clean-out tool is mounted to the rear of the auger housing and is designed to clear a ...
Page 8 - Shift Lever; Know Your Snow Thrower; Choke Control; Never; fuel; Engine Controls
8 4 Operating Your Snow Thrower Now that you have set up your snow thrower for operation, get acquainted with its controls and features. These are described below and illustrated in Figure 4-1. This knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential. NOTE: For detailed start...
Page 9 - Auger Control
9 4 Operating Your Snow Thrower WARNING The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the snow thrower, or while performing any adjust- ments or repairs on it. Be sure no one...
Page 10 - Stopping The Engine
10 Gas & Oil Fill-Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed separately with your snow thrower. 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 w...
Page 11 - Recoil Starter; To Engage Drive
11 3. When disconnecting the extension cord, always unplug the end at the three-prong wall outlet before unplugging the opposite end from the snow thrower. 4. Move throttle control to STOP position.5. Remove the ignition key (Do not turn key) to prevent unauthorized use of equipment. 6. Wipe all sno...
Page 12 - Drive Control
1 Making Adjustments Auger Control Refer to Auger Control Test on Page 11 to adjust the auger control. Shift Cable If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to the figures to the right and adjust the shift cable as follows:1. Place the shift lever in the fastest for...
Page 13 - Skid Shoes
13 Making Adjustments WARNING Loose gravel can be picked up and thrown by the auger, causing injury to the operator and bystanders and /or damage to the snow thrower and surrounding property. Skid Shoes The space between the skid shoes and the ground can be adjusted. • For close snow removal on a sm...
Page 14 - Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
14 6 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower WARNING Before lubricating, repairing, or inspect-ing, disengage all controls and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Keep all grease and oil off of the rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate. Engine Refer to the separate ...
Page 15 - Although
1 6 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower NOTE: Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. 2. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four se...
Page 16 - Maintaining
16 Augers • The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and cotter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. Refer to Figure 6-9. • If the augers will not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared. One ...
Page 17 - Friction Wheel Removal
1 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 the friction wheel for signs of w...
Page 18 - Storage
18 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 any ...
Page 19 - Shooting; Cause; Engine fails to start
19 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 20 - Warranty; Failure to comply; TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
0 9 Warranty Failure to comply with suggested maintenance and lubrication specifications will void warranty. TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and /or its territories and posses...
Page 21 - AU GER HOUS ING COM PO NENTS/; COMPOSANTS DU LOGEMENT DES TARIÈRES
1 Model Wheel As sem bly De scrip tion Tire Rim Axle Modèle En sem ble de roue De scrip tion Roue Jante Essieu 31AE6GLF590 634-04145 16 x 4.8 x 8 LH X-Trac 734-2038 634-04173 738-04168 31AE6GLF596 634-04146 16 x 4.8 x 8 RH X-Trac 734-2038 634-04173 31AE6GLF597 31AH6KLG 31AH6NKG31AH5IQ4 634-04136 16 ...
