Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; Training
3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This 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 beforeattempting to operate this machine. F...
Page 4 - Maintenance And Storage; DANGER
4 6. Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 7. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. 8. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. 9. Exercise caution when changing direc...
Page 5 - SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER; Loose Parts; Items Required For Assembly; Assembling Handle
5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Snow thrower features vary by model . Not all features discussed in this manual are applicable to allsnow thrower models. Loose Parts • The augers are secured to the auger shaft with two shear pins and bow ...
Page 6 - Attaching the Chute Assembly; Attaching Chute Crank
6 Attaching the Chute Assembly NOTE: Your chute assembly may or may not be assembled. If it requires assembly use the followinginstructions. Figure 3 • Place chute assembly over chute opening, with the opening in the chute assembly facing the front of the unit. Place chute flange keepers beneath lip...
Page 7 - Final Adjustments; Wheel Drive Control & Shift Lever; Auger Control
7 Chute Clean-Out Tool • The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Use the clean-out tool to clear snow and ice which may lodge in the discharge chute during operation. Refer to the Operation section for more detailed information regardi...
Page 8 - SECTION 3: KNOWING YOUR SNOW THROWER; Drive Control / Auger Control Lock
8 Figure 10 Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires) The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes. • Check tire pressure. Maintain pressure between 10 and 14 psi. NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in all tires, the unit may pull to one side or the other. SECTION 3: KNOWING YOUR SNOW THROWER • Compa...
Page 10 - SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER; Before Starting; To Start Engine; Recoil Starter; To Stop Engine
10 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Before Starting Read and understand all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. Gas & Oil Fill-Up • Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual shipped with the snow thrower. ...
Page 11 - To Engage Wheel Drive; To Engage Augers
11 loud clattering sound, which is not harmful to the engine or starter. • Move throttle control to “stop” or “off” position. • Remove ignition key. Do not turn key. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended. NOTE: Keep key in a s...
Page 12 - SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Shift Rod; Wheel Drive Control
12 SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Shift Rod • Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the shift handle under the handle panel. See Figure 13. • Place shift lever in sixth (6) position or fastest forward speed. • Push shift arm assembly down as far as it will go. • Rotate the ferrule up or down o...
Page 13 - Skid Shoe; SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER; General Recommendations; Drive and Shifting Mechanism
13 Skid Shoe The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted by raising or lowering the skid shoes. For close snow removal, as when using on a smooth concrete or asphalt driveway, place the skid shoes in the low position. Use the middle or high position when the area to be cleared i...
Page 14 - Wheel Drive Control / Auger Control Lock; Friction Wheel Rubber
14 Figure 16 Discharge Chute The base of the discharge chute and the spirals on the chute crank should be lubricated at least every 25 hours of use. Apply the lubricant under the base of the chute and where the spirals contact the discharge chute. See Figure 17. Figure 17 Auger Bearings and Shaft • ...
Page 15 - SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER; Augers; Shave Plate and Skid Shoes; Replacing Belts; Auger Belt
15 SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER Augers The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and cotter pins. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. Refer to Figure 16. If the augers do not turn, check if the pins have shea...
Page 16 - Drive Belt
16 Figure 20 Figure 21 • Reassemble pulley to auger housing with hex screw and cupped washer (cupped side toward the pulley). Make sure key is in place on shaft and brake puck is seated in the pulley groove. • Reassemble belt cover and chute directional control. Proper Adjustment: With the auger clu...
Page 17 - Changing Friction Wheel Rubber
17 Changing Friction Wheel Rubber The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be checked after the first 25 hours of operation, and periodically thereafter. Replace the friction wheel rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found. • Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or...
Page 18 - SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING
18 SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE • If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare engine for storage as instructed in the engine manual. • Remove all debris from the exterior of equipment. • Follow lubrication recommendations on page 13. • Always store the snow thrower in a clean, dry area. NOTE: Whe...
Page 19 - TWO YEAR SUPREME WARRANTY:; NO FAULT Ninety Day Consumer Warranty on Normal Wear Parts:; All normal wear part fail-; Full Ninety Day Warranty on Battery:
TWO YEAR SUPREME WARRANTY: For two years from date of retail purchase within Canada, MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will, at itsoption, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to bedefective in material or workmanship. This warranty covers units which have been o...
Page 33 - CHAPITRE 9: GUIDE DE DÉPANNAGE
20 CHAPITRE 9: GUIDE DE DÉPANNAGE Prob lè me Caus e(s) Solu tion Le moteur ne démarre pas 1. Réservoir vide ou essen ce é ve ntée. 2. Canalisatio n de carburant b ouchée. 3. Volet de d épart fermé. 4. Bougie d éfectu euse. 5. La clé de contact du moteur n’est pas mise. 6. Fil de la bo ugie dé branch...
Page 34 - CHAPITRE 8: INSTRUCTIONS DE REMISAGE
19 • Figu re 24 • Inst alle z le nouvea u caout chou c d e la ro ue de frot teme nt su r la rou e de fr otte me nt. Ser re z les quat re vis l’une a prè s l’aut re dans l’or dre avec une force égale. Voir la Figu re 25. Po ur la pr opre fo nc tion nemen t, il es t tr ès import ant qu e la bague de c...
Page 35 - Courroie d’entraînement:; Changement de la bague en caoutchouc
18 . Figu re 21 Figu re 22 Courroie d’entraînement: • Décr oche z le re ssort d ’ext ension de la pla qu e du couv re-co urr oie . Voir la Figu re 23 . • Dég agez la courr oie d’ent ra înem ent de la p oulie motr ice et d e la po ulie d’ent ra înem ent du ba s. • Rem placez la courro ie et rem onte ...
Page 36 - Courroie d’entraînement
17 REMARQUE: Les pa tins sur cet te souffl euse o nt de ux bo rd s d’u sage . Quand u n cô té s’use, elles peuve nt ê tre to urn és 1 80º p our emp loyer l’aut re b ord . • En levez les six b oulon s ordin air es et co ntre -écr ous à e mba se q ui les ma intie nnent sur la so uffl euse. Voir la Fig...
Page 37 - CHAPITRE 7: ENTRETIEN
16 • Huile z ou v apori sez le lubr ifan t dan s les r oulem ents au x roues a u m oins u ne fo is par saison. Enle ve z les roue s, un côté à la fo is, ne tto yez et e nduisez les essie us a ve c un e graiss e auto mo bile à us age s mu ltiples . • Lubrifiez l’arbre de la tari ère au m oins un e f ...
Page 38 - CHAPITRE 6: RÉGIME DE LA SOUFFLEUSE; Recommandations d’ordr
15 CHAPITRE 6: RÉGIME DE LA SOUFFLEUSE AVERTISSEMENT: Débraye z t outes les comm andes et a rrê te z le mote ur avan t de lubri fie r, d e ré pare r ou d’inspect er la so uffle use. Atte nd ez qu e to utes les p ièc es se so ient immobili sées. Débr anch ez le fil de la bougie et mett ez -le à t err...
Page 39 - Commande de la tarièr; Goulotte d’éjection
14 Commande de la tarièr e Cons ultez les in stru ctio ns à la pag e 8 po ur a jus ter la comm ande de la ta rièr e. Vé rifie z bie n que l’a justeme nt est co rrect avant d’utiliser la souffleuse. Figu re 13 Figu re 14 Goulotte d’éjection Il est po ssible d’aju ste r la distance de p ro ject ion de...
Page 40 - CHAPITRE 5: RÉGLAGES
13 OUTIL D E DÉGAGEMENT DE L A GOULOT TE Cet outil est maintenu s ur l’arr ière de l’habitacle de la ta rièr e pa r une atta che. Ne d égagez jamai s une goulotte bouc hée à la main. U tilisez toujours cet outil de déga gement . • Déb raye z la com man de de la t ari ère et la comm ande de b locag e...
Page 42 - CHAPITRE 4: UTILISATION DE LA SOUFFLEUSE; Démarreur électrique (en
11 CHAPITRE 4: UTILISATION DE LA SOUFFLEUSE Avan t le dém arr age Avant de com men cer le mo teur , lisez, compre nez et suivez toutes les ins tructio ns et le s cons ignes su r la ma chin e et da ns ce no tice avan t le fonct ion nement . Pleins d’essence et d’huile • Vé rif iez le niveau d ’hu ile...
Page 44 - Pression d; CHAPITRE 3: COMMANDES DE LA SOUFFLEUSE
9 • Po ur ajuste r à nouveau le câble de co mmande , décr oche z le resso rt (s ur l’e xtré mit é du câ ble de la ta rièr e) d u su pport de l’act ionn eu r. Voir la •. • Pou ssez le ra ccor d du câ ble da ns l’e xtré mit é du re ssort po ur déga ger l’écro u de blo ca ge . Voir la •. Figu re 10 • V...
Page 45 - Commande de l’entraînement des roues et
8 Outil de dégagement de la goulotte • Cet outil est m aint en u su r l’arrière de l’habitacle de la t ari ère par une a tta che. Servez- vo us d e ce t o util pour éliminer le s accumulat ion s de n eige e t d e glace dan s la g oulott e. Consult ez le chap itre «Utilisation», pour plus de renseign...
Page 48 - Votre responsabilité
5 bien serr és et mainte nez la ma chine en bo n éta t de marc he. E xam inez soign eu se me nt la ma chine pou r vous assure r q u’e lle n’est p as end ommagé e. 4. Ne modif iez pa s le réglag e du régu late ur et n e laisse z pas le mo teur s’em baller, ce q ui pe ut ê tre dang ereux. 5. Le s p la...
Page 50 - CHAPITRE 1: IMPORTANT CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ; Form
3 CHAPITRE 1: IMPORTANT CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ AVERTISSEMENT: Ce symbole at tire vot re at tent ion su r des consigne s de sécurité im portant es qui, si elles ne sont p as re spect ées, pe uvent me ttre en dang er non seule men t votre p erso nne et vos bien s, mais aussi ceux d’autrui. Prière de li...
Page 52 - Notice d’utilisation; Lisez attentivement les
SOUFFLEUSE À NEIGE DEUX PHASES Notice d’utilisation FORM NO . OG ST-280 6 (6/ 2005) MTD Products Ltd., P. O. BOX 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 4J1 IMPRIMÉ A UX ÉT A T S-UNIS Modèle de 33 po illustré IMPORT ANT: Lisez attentivement les règles de sécurité et les instructions a vant de mettre en marche ...
