MTD 31AS2B5-801 Owner's manual

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Snow throwers
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A O A AL
Models 2B5 & 295
Models E2B5 &E295
n le-StageSnowThrower
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester
forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealerorcontacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A.
ForUSCustomers:MTDLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHiO44136-0019
ForCanadianCustomers:MTDProductsLtd.,P.O.BOX1386,KJTCHENER,ONN2G4J1
FORMNO.770-10540F
05/18/06
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower, it will help you assemble,
prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Table of
Safety Labels ...................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Setting Up Your Snow Thrower .......................... 6
Know Your Snow Thrower .................................. 7
Operating Your Snow Thrower ........................... 8
Contents
Adjustments & Maintenance ........................... 10
Off-Season Storage .......................................... 12
Trouble Shooting .............................................. 13
illustrated Parts Lists ....................................... 14
Warranty ............................................................ 18
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING
YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,
please locatethe modelplate onthe equipmentand copythe
the modelnumberandthe serial number tothe sample model
plate providedto theright.You can locatethe modelplate by
standing atthe operatingposition and lookingdown atthe
frame.
Model Number Serial Number
Num6ro de mod61e Num6ro de s6rier
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
MTD LLC
,,A .... m,,,.\f CLEVELAND, OH 44136
Y_IIHUIMZrIN_//MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED
........... UL KITCHENER, ON N2G 4Jl
USA-www.mtdproducts.com 1-800-800-7310
CAN-www.mtdcanada. com 1-800-668-1238
Customer Support
Please do NOTretum the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased,
without first contacting Customer Support.
Ifyou havedifficultyassembling this productor haveany questionsregardingthe controls, operationor maintenanceof this unit,
pleasecall a CustomerSupport Representative.
For US Customers: 1-330-220-4MTD (4683)or 1-800-800-7310
For Canadian Customers: 1-800-668-1238
Pleasehaveyour unit's modelnumberand serial number readywhen you call. See previoussectionto locate this information.
Youwill beasked to entertheserial number in orderto processyour call.
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1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGAUGER
CONTACTWiTHAUGERCAHAMPUTATE
HAHOSANDFEET.
2. DISEHGAGECLUTCHLEVERS,STOPEHGIHE,
ANDREMAINDEHIHDHAHBLESUNTILALL
MOVIHGPARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFORE
UHCLOGGiHGORSERViCIHGMACHiHE.
3.TO AVOIDTHROWNOBJECTSIHJURIES,
NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGEATBYSTANDERS.
USEEXTRACAUTIONWHEHOPERATINGOH
GRAVELSURFACES.
4. BEADOPERATOR'SMAHUAL
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WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
out importantsafety
instructionswhich,if
notfollowed,could
endangerthepersonal
safetyand/or property
ofyourself andothers.
Readandfollowall
instructionsinthis
manualbefore
attemptingto operate
this machine.Failure
to complywiththese
instructionsmay result
in personalinjury.When
youseethis symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe useof
this powermachineto
personswho read,
understandand
followthe warnings
and instructionsin this
manualand onthe
machine.
WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
outimportantsafety
instructionswhich,if not
followed,could endanger
the personalsafetyand/
i or propertyofyourself
andothers. Readand
followallinstructions
inthis manualbefore
attemptingtooperate
this machine.Failure
to complywiththese
instructionsmay result
in personalinjury.When
youseethis symbol.
i HEED iTS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
i Restrictthe useof
this powermachine
i to personswho read,
understandandfollow
the warningsand
instructionsin this
manualand on
the machine.
WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of itsconstituents,andcertain vehiclecompo-
nentscontain or emitchemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancer and
birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: This machinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operationin this
manual.As with anytype of powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operatorcan
result inseriousinjury.This machine iscapableof amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.
Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultinserious injuryor death.
Training
1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe 1.
machineandin themanual(s)beforeattemptingto
assembleand operate.Keepthismanualinasafe place
forfutureandregularreferenceandfor ordering
replacementparts. 2.
2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.
Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis
machine.Children14yearsoldandovershouldread
andunderstandtheoperationinstructionsandsafety 3.
rulesin thismanualandshouldbetrainedandsupervised
bya parent.
4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithout
properinstruction.
5. Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Plan 4.
yoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof material
towardroads,bystandersandthe like.
6. Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenatleast75feet 5.
fromthe machinewhileit isin operation.Stopmachineif
anyoneentersthe area. 6.
7. Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingor falling,especially 7.
whenoperatingin reverse.
8,
9.
Preparation
Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto be
used.Removealldoormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,
wiresandotherforeignobjects,whichcouldbetripped over
orthrownbythe auger/impeller.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldsduringoperation
andwhile performinganadjustmentorrepairto protectyour
eyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancause serious
injurytothe eyes.
Do notoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinterouter
garments.Do notwearjewelry,longscarvesorother
looseclothing,whichcould becomeentangledin moving
parts.Wearfootwearwhich willimprovefootingon
slipperysurfaces.
Useagroundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacle
forall unitswithelectric startengines.
Adjustcollectorhousingheighttocleargravelorcrushed
rocksurfaces.
Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingthe engine.
Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis
running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe
operator'smanual.
Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperature
beforestartingtoclearsnow.
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuse
extremecarein handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
flammableand thevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonal
injurycanoccurwhengasolineisspilledon yourselfor
yourclothes,whichcanignite.Washyourskin andchange
clothesimmediately.
a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources
ofignition.
c. Neverfuel machineindoors.
d. Neverremovegascap oraddfuelwhilethe engineis
hotor running.
e. Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbefore
refueling.
f. Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethan
Y2inchbelowbottomoffiller neckto providespace
forfuel expansion.
g. Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.
h. Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeitoff theengineand
equipment.Movemachineto anotherarea.Wait5
minutesbeforestartingthe engine.
i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere
there isan openflame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,
waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).
j. Allowmachinetocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.
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Operation
1. Donotput handsor feetnearrotatingparts,inthe
auger/impellerhousingorchuteassembly.Contactwiththe
rotatingpartscanamputatehandsandfeet.
2. Theauger/impellercontrolleverisa safetydevice.Never
bypassits operation.Doingsomakesthe machineunsafe
andmaycausepersonalinjury.
3. Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirections
andautomaticallyreturntothe disengagedpositionwhen
released.
4. Neveroperatewitha missingordamagedchuteassembly.
Keepallsafetydevicesin placeandworking.
5. Neverrunanengineindoorsor inapoorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand
deadlygas.
6. Donotoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcohol
or drugs.
7. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Do
nottouch.
8. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossing
gravelsurfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsor traffic.
9. Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhile
operatingonslopes.
10.Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards
windows,walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty
damageor personalinjurycausedbyaricochet.
11.Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersandpetsor
allowanyoneinfront ofthe machine.
12.Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtoclear
snowattoofastof arate.
13.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.
Alwaysbesureofyourfootingand keepafirmhold onthe
handles.Walk,neverrun.
14.Disengagepowerto theauger/impellerwhentransporting
or not inuse.
15.Neveroperatemachineathightransportspeedsonslippery
surfaces.Lookdownand behindandusecarewhen
backingup.
16.Ifthe machineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stopthe
engine,disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundit against
the engine.Inspectthoroughlyfordamage.Repairany
damagebeforestartingandoperating.
17.Disengageall controlleversandstopenginebeforeyou
leavetheoperatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait
untilthe auger/impellercomestoacompletestopbefore
uncloggingthechuteassembly,makinganyadjustments,or
inspections.
18.Neverput yourhandinthe dischargeorcollectoropenings.
Alwaysusetheclean-outtool providedto unclogthe
dischargeopening.Do notunclogchuteassemblywhile
engineis running.Shutoffengineandremainbehind
handlesuntilallmovingpartshavestoppedbefore
unclogging.
19.Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe
manufacturer(e.g.wheelweights,tire chains,cabsetc.).
20. Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis manual,
usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealerorcall
(800) 800-7310for assistanceandthe nameofyournearest
servicingdealer..
Maintenance & Storage
1. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper
operationregularly.Refertothe maintenanceand
adjustmentsectionsofthismanual.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachine
disengageall controlleversandstopthe engine.Wait until
theauger/impellercometoacompletestop.Disconnectthe
sparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkboltsandscrewsfor propertightnessatfrequent
intervalstokeepthe machinein safeworkingcondition.
Also,visuallyinspectmachineforanydamage.
4. Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-speed
theengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafe
operatingspeedoftheengine.
5. Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjectto
wearanddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequently
checkallcomponentsand replacewith originalequipment
manufacturer's(OEM)partsonly."Useof partswhichdo
notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
6. Checkcontrolsperiodicallytoverify theyengageand
disengageproperlyandadjust,if necessary.Referto the
adjustmentsection inthis operator'smanualforinstructions.
7. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
8. Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor gas,oil,
etc.toprotectthe environment.
9. Priorto storing,runmachineafewminutestoclearsnow
frommachineandpreventfreezeupof auger/impeller.
10.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere
thereisan openflame,sparkor pilotlightsuchas a water
heater,furnace,clothesdryeretc.
11.Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualforproperinstructions
onoff-seasonstorage.
Do not modify engine
Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donotmodifyengineinany
way.Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcan leadto arunaway
engineandcauseit tooperateatunsafespeeds.Nevertamper
withfactorysettingofenginegovernor.
Notice regarding Emissions
Engineswhicharecertifiedto complywithCaliforniaandfederal
EPAemissionregulationsforSORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)
arecertifiedtooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,and
mayincludethefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:Engine
Modification(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)ifsoequipped.
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe useofthispowermachineto personswhoread,
understandandfollowthe warningsandinstructionsinthis
manualandonthe machine.
WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
outimportantsafety
instructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendanger
the personalsafetyand/
orpropertyof yourself
and others.Readand
followall instructions
in this manualbefore
attemptingtooperate
this machine.Failure
to complywiththese
instructionsmayresult
in personalinjury.When
youseethissymbol.
HEED iTS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe useof
this powermachine
to personswho read,
understandand follow
the warningsand
instructions inthis
manualand on
the machine.
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NOTE:This Operator's
Manualcoversseveral
models.
Notallfeatures refer-
encedinthis manual
are applicableto all
snow throwermodels.
I NOTE: All references
i to leftor rightside of
the snowthrower is
fromthe operating
I positiononly.
i IMPORTANT:
i Do not usethe
chute handleto lift
thesnow thrower.
Positioning the Upper Handle
1. Removepackingmaterial,ifpresent.
2. Raisetheupperhandleinthedirectionshownin
Figure1 untilitclicksintotheoperatingposition.
Makesurenottopinchor crimpthecable.
3. Tightentheknobs.
Figure 1
f
Chute Handle
Figure 2
Figure 3
Assembling the Discharge Chute
Forshippingreasons,thesnowthrowerhasbeen
packagedwiththeupperchutepivotedall thewaydown.
Topivotitupward,proceedasfollows:
1. Turnthechuteuntilthechuteopeningisfacing
straightahead.
2. Removetheknobandcarriageboltfromthelower
chute. SeeFigure2.
3. Pivottheupperchuteupwardoverthelip onthelower
chutesothatthereisNOgapbetweentheupper
chuteandthelowerchute.
4. Re-securewiththehardwarejust removed.If installed
correctly,yoursnowthrowershouldlooklikeFigure3.
IMPORTANT:Donotusethechutehandleto liftthe
snowthrower
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ChuteAssembly_
Recoil Starter
Primer
GasolineCap Button (if equipped)
ShavePlate Spark PlugAccess
Oil Fill
Auger
Figure 4
Choke Lever
Activatingchokecontrolclosesthechokeplateon
carburetorandaidsin startingengine.Refertotheengine
manualpackedwith unitformoredetailedinstructions.
Primer
Depressingprimerforcesfueldirectlyintoengine's
carburetortoaid incold-weatherstarting.Refertoengine
manualpackedwith unitformoredetailedinstructions.
Ignition Key
Theignitionkeymustbeinsertedandsnappedin place
in orderfortheengineto start.Removetheignitionkeyto
preventunauthorizeduseofequipment.DoNOTattempt
toturnthekey.
Recoil Starter
Thestarterhandleisusedtomanuallystarttheengine.
Electric Starter (if Equipped)
Usedtostartenginewitha 120Vpowersource.
Plug for Electric Start
Requiresuseofa three-prongoutdoorextensioncord
anda 120Vpowersource.
Spark Plug Cover
Removesparkplugcovertoaccesssparkplug.
Auger
Whenengaged,theaugersrotationdrawssnowintothe
augerhousingandthrowsitoutthedischargechute.
Rubberpaddleson theaugersalsoaidin propellingthe
unitastheycomeincontactwiththe pavement.
Auger Control Handle
Locatedon theupperhandle,theaugercontrolhandle
isusedtoengageanddisengagedrivetotheauger.
Squeezethecontrolhandleagainsttheupperhandleto
engageauger;releaseittodisengage.
Discharge Chute / Chute Handle
Rotatethedischargechutetotheleftor rightusing
chutehandle.Theangleofthedischargechutecontrols
thedistancethatthesnowisthrown.Tiltthedischarge
chuteupforgreaterdistance;tiltdownforlessdistance.
Loosenthehandknobonthesideofthedischarge
chutetoadjust.Tilt thechutetothedesiredposition,
andtightentheknob.
Shave Plate
Theshaveplatemaintainscontactwithpavementas
thesnowthrowerispropelled,allowingsnowcloseto
pavement'ssurfaceto bedischarged.
WARNING
Be familiar with
allthe controls on
tahesnowthrower
ndtheir proper
operation. Knowhow
to stop the machine
anddisengage them
quickly.
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WARNING
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
onthe machine and
in this manual before
operating.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
i explosive. Neverfuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
i is hot or running.
i Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars,pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
The electric starter
must be used with a
properly grounded
three-prong
receptacle at all
times to avoid the
i possibilityof electric
i shock. Follow all
i instructionscarefully
prior to operating the
electric starter.
Before Starting
1. Thesparkplugwirewasdisconnectedforsafety.
Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplugbeforestarting.
IMPORTANT:Forcompleteanddetailedengine
starting,stoppingand storinginstructions,it is
recommendedthatyoureadtheenginemanualalso
includedwiththis unit.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1. Checkoilandgasolinelevelandadd ifnecessary.
Followrelatedinstructionsintheseparateengine
manualpackedwithyoursnowthrower.
_ ARNING:Useextremecarewhen
handlinggasoline. Gasolineis
extremely flammableand the vapors
are explosive. Neverfuel the machine
indoorsor while the engineishot or
running.Extinguish cigarettes, cigars,
pipesand other sources of ignition.
To Start Engine
1. Insertignitionkeyintoslot.
2. Nowfollowtheinstructionsbelowasitpertainsto
yourunit.SeeFigure4forlocationofcontrols
Electric Starter (if so equipped)
WARNING:Theelectricstartermust
be usedwitha properly groundedthree-prong receptacleat all times to
avoidthe possibilityof electric shock.
Follow all instructionscarefullyprior
to operating the electric starter.
1. Theelectricstarterisequippedwitha grounded
three-wirepowercordandplug,andisdesignedto
operateon 120voltAChouseholdcurrent.
2. Determinethatyourhousewiringisa three-wire
groundedsystem.Aska licensedelectricianifyou
arenotcertain.
3. If your homewiringsystem isnot a three-wire
grounded system, do notusethiselectricstarter
underanyconditions.
4. If your homeelectricalsystemisgrounded, but
a three-holereceptacleisnotavailable,oneshould
beinstalledbya licensedelectricianbeforeusingthe
electricstarter.
5. If you havea grounded three-prong receptacle,
proceedasfollows:
6. MoveChokeControlto"Full"position.
7. Pushprimerslowly,three(3) times,makingsureto
coverventholewhenpushing.
8. Connectpowercordtoswitchboxondashpanel.
Plugtheotherendof powercordintoa three-prong
120-volt,grounded,ACreceptacle.
f
_,ugerControl Handle
RecoilStarter
Primer
Gasoline_
Cap
\
Key
Ele( Starter |
Button if equipped)l
Cap Plug j)
Figure 5
9. Pushstarterbuttontocrankengine.Asyoucrankthe
engine,movechokeleverto FULLchokeposition.
10.Whenenginestarts,releasestarterbutton,andmove
chokegraduallytoOFRif enginefalters,movechoke
immediatelyto FULLandthengraduallytoOFR
11.Whendisconnectingthepowercord,alwaysunplug
from thethree-prong receptaclefirst, andthen
from thesnow thrower.
Recoil Starter
1. Movechokeleverto FULLchokeposition(coldengine
start).
2. If engineiswarm,placechokeinOFFpositioninstead
ofFULL.
3. Pushprimerbuttonslowlytwoorthreetimesforcold
enginestart.
4. If engineiswarm,pushprimerbuttononlyonce.
NOTE:Alwayscoverventholein primerbuttonwhen
pushing.Additionalprimingmaybe necessaryforfirst
startiftemperatureisbelow150F(-90C).
5. Graspstarterhandleandpullropeoutslowly,untilit
pullsslightlyharder.Letroperewindslowly.
6. Pullstarterhandlerapidly.Donotallowhandleto snap
back.Allowitto rewindslowlywhilekeepinga firm
holdonthestarterhandle.
7. Asenginewarmsup andbeginsto operateevenly,
rotatechokeleverslowlytoOFFposition.If engine
falters,returntoFULLchoke,thenslowlymovetoOFF
position.
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To Stop Engine Operating Tips
1. Tostopengine,turnignitionkeycounter-clockwise.
Disconnectthesparkplugwirefromthesparkplug
to preventaccidentalstartingwhileequipmentis
unattended.
Tohelppreventpossiblefreeze-upof starter,
proceedas follows:
1. Runengineforafew minutesbeforestoppingtohelp
dryoff anymoistureon theengine.
2. Electric Starter (optional}: Connectpowercordto
switchboxon engine,thento 120voltACreceptacle.
Withtheenginerunning,pushstarterbuttonandspin
thestarterforseveralseconds.Theunusualsound
madebyspinningthestarterwillnotharmengineor
starter.Disconnectthepowercordfrom receptacle
first,andthenfromswitchbox.
3. RecoilStarter:Withenginerunning,pullstarterrope
witha rapid,continuousfullarmstrokethreeorfour
times.Pullingthestarterropewillproducea loudclatter-
ingsound,whichisnotharmfultotheengineorstarter.
4. Wipeall snowand moisturefromthecarburetorcover
intheareaof thecontrollevers.Also,movecontrol
leversbackandforthseveraltimes.Leavechoke
controlintheFULLchokeposition.
5. Removeignitionkeyanddisconnectsparkplugwireto
preventaccidentalstarting.
Operating the Snow Thrower
Thepitchofthechuteassemblycontrolstheangleat
whichthesnowisthrown.Adjustthechuteassemblyby
followingtheinstructionsbelow.
1. Loosenthewingknobfoundontheleft sideofthe
chuteassemblyandpivottheupperchuteupwardor
downwardtothedesiredpitch.Retightenthewing
knobbeforeoperatingthesnowthrower.
2. Positionthechuteassemblyopeningbyusingthe
ChuteHandletothrowthe snowinthedesireddirec-
tion.See Figure6.
1. Dischargesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.
Slightlyoverlapeachpreviouslyclearedpath.
2. Liftinguponthehandlewillallowtherubberon the
augersto propelthesnowthrowerforward.Pushing
downwardon thehandlewillraisetheaugersoff the
groundandstopforwardmotion.
NOTE:Excessiveupwardpressureon thehandlewill
resultinprematurewearontherubberaugerblades
whichwouldnotbecoveredbywarranty.
3. Runtheenginefora fewminutesbeforestoppingto
helpdryanymoistureontheengine.
4. Cleanthesnowthrowerthoroughlyaftereachuse.
.._ J
Figure 6
WARNING
Muffler,engineand
surroundingareas
become hot and
causeaburn:
Do not touch,
IMPORTANT:
Forcomplete and
detailed engine
starting, stoppingand
storing instructions,
it isrecommended
that you read the
_=nginemanual also
includedwith
this unit.
NOTE:
Excessiveupward
pressure on the
handlewillresult in
premature wear
on the rubber
auger blades which
would not be covered
by warranty.
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MaintenanCe
WARNING
Disconnect the
spark plugwire
and ground itagainst
the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
NEVERattempt
to make any
adjustments while
I the engine is
running, except
where specified in
the operator's
manual.
Before servicing,
repairing, or
inspecting,
disengage the
control bail and
stop engine. Wait
i until all moving
i parts have come to a
complete stop.
_ ARNING:NEVERattempt to make
any adjustmentswhilethe engineis
running,exceptwherespecified inthe
operator'smanual.
Shave Plate
1. Tochecktheadjustmentoftheshaveplate,placethe
uniton a levelsurface.Thewheels,shaveplateand
augersshouldallcontactlevelsurface.Notethatif the
shaveplateisadjustedtoohigh,snowmayblowunder
thehousing.Iftheshaveplatewearsoutexcessively,
ortheunitdoesnotself-propel,theshaveplatemay
betoolowand needstobeadjusted.
NOTE:On newunitsorunitswitha newshaveplate
installed,theaugersmaybeslightlyoff theground.
2. Toadjust,tipthesnowthrowerbacksothat itrestson
thehandle.Loosenthefourlocknutsand boltswhich
securetheshaveplatetothehousing.See Figure7.
Movetheshaveplatetodesiredpositionand retighten
thenutsandboltssecurely.
Figure 7
/
Replacing Shave Plate
Theshaveplateisattachedtothebottomof theauger
housingandis subjecttowear.It shouldbechecked
periodically.Therearetwo wearingedgesandtheshave
platecanbereversed.RefertoFigure7.Toreplaceor
reversetheshaveplateproceedasfollows.
,
2.
,
4. Tightensecurely.
Removethecarriageboltsand hexlocknutswhich
attachittothesnowthrowerhousing.
Installnewshaveplate(or reverse),makingsurethe
headsofthecarriageboltsare ontheinsideofthe
housing.
Adjusttheshaveplateaccordingtoinstructionsabove
Control Cable
Asa resultofboththecontrolcableandthedrivebelt
stretchingduetowear,periodicadjustmentsmaybe
necessary.
If theaugerseemsto hesitatewhenrotatingwhilethe
enginemaintainsa constantspeed,an adjustmentis
necessary.Proceedasfollows:
Theupperholeinthecontrolhandleprovidesforan
adjustmentincabletension.Toadjust,disconnectthe
endofcontrolcablefromthebottomholeinthecontrol
handleand reinsertit intheupperhole.Insertthecable
fromtheoutsideas shownin Figure8.Testthe snow
throwerto seeif thereisa noticeabledifference.
Figure 8
Carburetor
,__ WARNING:If any adjustments needto
be madeto the enginewhile the engine
isrunning(e.g. carburetor), keep
clear of all moving parts.Becareful of
muffler, engine and other surrounding
heatedsurfaces.
1. Refertotheseparateenginemanual,packedwith
yourunit,forcarburetoradjustmentinformation.
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Replacing Belt
_il ARNING:Beforeservicing,repairing,
or inspecting,disengagethe control
bail and stop engine.Waituntil all
moving partshavecome to a complete
stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and
ground itagainst the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
Removethebeltcoverbyremovingfivehexscrews.See
Figure9.Thensimplypullthebeltoff bygraspingitfrom
thebottomoftheaugerpulleyandpullingoff. Onceyou
removethebeltfromthepulleys,youcanpushdownon
theidlerpulleytoreleasethebeltfromunderbeltkeeper.
Toreplacethebeltfollowtheseinstructionsandreferto
Figure10:
1. Pushdownon theIdlerpulley.
2. Putbelton topoftheaugerpulleyunderbeltkeeper.
3. Threadbeltaroundenginepulley.
4. Pushbeltoverbottomofaugerpulley.
Reinstallthebeltcoverremovedearlier.
Engine
1. RefertotheseparateenginemanualforaNengine
maintenanceprocedures.
2. Checkengineand snowthrowerfrequentlyforloose
hardware,andtightenasneeded.
Lubrication
Lubricatepivotpointsonthecontrolhandleandthe
extensionspringattheendofthecontrolcable witha
lightoilonceeveryseasonandbeforestorageofthe
snowthrowerattheendoftheseason.
Replacing Auger Paddies
Thesnowthrowerauger'srubberpaddlesaresubjectto
wearandshouldbe replacedifanysignsofexcessive
wearispresent.
IMPORTANT:DoNOTallowtheauger'srubberpaddles
towearto thepointwhereportionsofthemetalauger
itselfcancomeincontactwiththepavement.Doingso
canresultinseriousdamagetoyoursnowthrower.
Tochangetherubberpaddles,proceedasfollows:
1. Removetheexistingrubberpaddlesbyunthreadingthe
self-tappingscrewswhichsecurethemtotheauger.
SeeFigure11.
2. Securethereplacementrubberpaddlestotheauger
usingthehardwareremovedearlier.
Figure 9
i
/
/
/ /
\
Figure 10
Figure 11
Maintenance
Before servicing,
repairing,or nspect,
ing, disengage the
controlbailandstop
engine; Wait until
moving parts have
come to a complete
stop;Disconnect
and
ground itagainst the
engine tO prevent
unintended starting:
IMPORTANT:DONOT
allow the augerlsrubber
paddles toweartothepoint
wheie portio0softhemetal
auger itselfcanComein
contact withthepavement.
Doing SOCanresultin
serious damagetOyour
11
WARNING
Never store snow
i thrower with fuel
in tank indoorsor
in poorly ventilated
areas, where fuel
fumes may reach an
open flame, spark
or pilot light as ona
furnace, water heater,
i clothes dryer or gas
, appliance.
Drain fuel intoan
approved container
outdoors,away from
any open flame. Be
certain engine is
i cool. Do not smoke.
Fuel left in engine
during warm weather
deteriorates and
will cause serious
starting problems.
Do not drain
carburetor if using
fuel stabilizer.
Never use engine or
carburetor cleaning
i products inthe fuel
tank or permanent
damage may occur.
Observethefollowing,whenpreparingyoursnow
throwerforoff-seasonstorage:
Drainfuelintoanapprovedcontaineroutdoors,away
fromanyopenflame.Allowenginetocool.Extin-
guishcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources
ofignitionpriortodrainingfuel. Fuelleft inengine
duringwarmweatherdeterioratesandwillcause
seriousstartingproblems.
If unitis tobestoredover30 days,preparefor
storageasinstructedinthe separateenginemanual
packedwithyourunit.
Runengineuntilfueltankis emptyandenginestops
duetolackoffuel.
Removegasolinefromcarburetorandfueltankto
preventgumdepositsfromformingon theseparts
andcausingpossiblemalfunctionofengine.
Draincarburetorbypressingupwardon bowldrain,
locatedbelowthecarburetorcover.
Fuelstabilizers,suchasSTA-BIL®,arean accept-
ablealternativein minimizingtheformationoffuel
gumdepositsduringstorage.Donotdraincarburetor
ifusinga fuelstabilizer.
Wipeequipmentwithanoiled ragto preventrust.
Removesparkplugandpouroneounceofengine
oilthroughsparkplugholeintocylinder.Coverspark
plugholewithrag.Crankengineseveraltimesto
distributeoil.Replacesparkplug.
Followthelubricationrecommendationsfoundin the
MaintenanceSection.
Alwaysstorethe snowthrowerina clean,dryarea.
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Problem Cause Remedy
Fn_ n_fn _tn _tnd [ 11 ChOkenotinON position: 1 MoveChoketoONpost on
_-= " " "!" "" Sparkplugwiredisconnected. 2: Connectwlretosparkplug.
Fue!tankemptyor stalefuel. &Fill tankwithcleanlfreShgaSoiinel
4 Enginenotprimed. ,Primeengineasinstructedin
op ia,ngYouiSniwTh!o ei
5 FaultySparkplug Clean;adjustgap,or replace:
61Blocked fuellinei 6. Cleanfuel!inel
safetykeynotin ignitiononengine, 7 !nser!keyfu! Yint° ,heswitch:
8. Fue Shut-offvavecosed.(f 8. Openrue shut-df vare:
Engineruns erratic
1. Movechokeleverto OFFposition.
2. Cleanfuelline;filltankwithclean,
freshgasoline.
3. Drainfueltank.Refillwith
freshfuel.
4. ContactServiceCenter.
1. Unitrunningon CHOKE.
2. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel.
3. Wateror dirtin fuelsystem.
4. Carburetoroutofadjustment.
Engne overheats 1 Carburetornotadjustedpropery 1 ContactServceCenter
Excessive 1. Loosepartsor damagedauger. 1. Stopengineimmediatelyand
Vibration disconnectsparkplugwire.Tighten
all boltsand nuts.Ifvibration
continues,haveunitservicedbya
ServiceCenter.
Lossof power 1, Sparkplugwireloose. 1. Connectandtightensparkplug
wire.
2. Gascapventholeplugged. 2. Removeiceandsnowfromgas
I cap.Becertanventholeisclear.
3 Exhaustportplugged ". 3 ContactServiceCenter
Unit fails 1. Drivecontrolcane in needof adjust- 1. Adjustdrivecontrolcane. Referto
to propelitself merit. "Adjustments".
2. Drivebeltlooseordamaged. 2. Replacedrivebelt.
Unit fails 1, Chuteassemblyclogged. 1. Stopengineimmediatelyand
to dscharge snow disconnectsparkplugwire.Clean
chuteassemblyandinsideof
augerhousingwithclean-outtool
ora stick.
2. Foreignobjectlodgedinauger. 2, Stopengineimmediatelyand
disconnectsparkplugwire.
Removeobjectfromauger.
3. Augerbeltlooseor damaged. 3, RefertoMaintenancesection
NOTEi ThiSsection
addressesminor
service issues: For
further details,contact
customerassistancel
ii i _iI_ ii
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iVlodel/iVlodele 2B5-295
NOTE:Snowthrowerfeatures/componentsvary bymodel.NOTall partslistedaboveand picturedon thepreviouspageare standardequipment.
REMARQUE:Lescaract_ristiques/composantsdessouffleusesvarientd'unmodule&unautre.Lespi_ces_num_r_esci-dessuset illustr_essurla
pagepr_c_dentenesontpasTOUTESfourniesenserie.
14
Model/Modele 2B5-295
REF PART
NO, NO,
N° DE N° DE
RI_F PI_:CE
1 629-0071
2 710-0409
3 710-0627
4 710-0654A
5 710-0751
6 710-1003
7 712-04064
8 726-0154
9 726-0201
10 726-0205
11 731-2825
12 736-0119
13 736-0242
14 747-04236
15 750-04297B
16 751-0535
17 751-10023
18 751-10278
19 754-0101A
20 756-0416B
21 756-04232
22 790-00216
23 790-00134
24 7511152847
25 7512B1476
26 734-04225
27 684-04168
28 735-04033
29 710-0896
30 735-04032
31 684-04025A
32 710-0642
33 710-0653
34 712-0896
35 710-0352
36 712-04063
37 726-0299
38 736-0326
39 736-0329
40 736-0176
41 741-04188
42 684-04227
43 748-0234
44 738-0924A
45 790-00249
46 790-00283
47 790-00045A
48 710-0106
49 756-0625
50 684-04228
51 750-04571
52 722-3022
DESCRIPTION
Extension Cord 10 Ft.
Hex Bolt 5/16-24 x 1.75
Hex L-Bolt 5/16-24 x .75 Gr. 5
Hex Wash HD Tap Scr 3/8-16 x .88
Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x .62 Gr. 5
Hex Wash B-Tapp Scr #10 x .62" Lg.
Hex L-Flanged Nut 1/4-20 Gr. F Nylon
Push Mount Tie
Push Speed Nut
Hose Clamp
Choke Knob
L-Wash 5/16 ID
Flat Washer .340 ID x .872 OD x .060
Gas Tank Wire Support
Spacer .875 x .320 x 1.10
Fuel Line
Fuel Tank 2 Quart
Cap-Fuel
V-Belt 1/2 x 35.0" Lg.
Pulley Half .625 ID x 2.25 OD
Pulley 1/2 x 6,0" OD
Engine Bracket
Gas Tank Support Bracket
Primer Hose Line
Primer
Wheel, 7.0 x 1.5 Lug
Idler Pulley (1/4" hole)
Rubber Paddle
Hex B-Tap Scr 1/4-28 x .25" Lg
Rubber Spiral-Crescent
Auger Ass'y 21" w/Solid Shaft
Thd Forming Scr. 1/4-20 x .75 Lg.
Hex Wash HD Tapp Scr 1/4-20 x .375
Hex Ins Jam L-Nut 1/4-28
Hex Tap Scr. 1/4-14 x .375" Lg.
Flange Locknut 5/16-18 Gr. F, Nylon
Push Cap x 1/2" Rod
Flat Washer .50 ID x 1.00 OD x .125
L-Wash 1/4 ID
Flat Washer .25 ID x .93 OD x .125
Ball Bearing .625 x 37 x 12.63
Auger Assembly Housing
Shoulder Spacer .25 THK
Hex Shld.Scr.1/4-28 x .375
Bearing Cup
Idler Bracket
Belt Cover
Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 1.25 Gr. 5 Special
Cable Guide Roller
Auger Assembly
Shld. Spacer .260 x .785 x .538
Tape
DESCRIPTION
Corde a ralonge de 10 pi de Ig.
Boulon hex. 5/16-24 x 1,75
Boulon hex 5/16-24 x 0,75 Qual. 5
Vis autotaraudee 3/8-16 x 0,88
Boulon hexagonale 1/4-20 x 0,62 Qual. 5
Vis taraud6e nO. 10 x 0,62 po de Ig.
Contre-ecrou a embase 1/4-20 Qual. F nylon
Tige de poussoir
Ecrou rapide d'enfoncer
Collier
Manette de volet de d6part
Rondelle frein 5/16 DI
Rondelle plate 0,340 DI x 0,872 DE x 0,060
Fil de support - reservoir a carburant
Entretoise 0,875 x 0,320 x 1,10
Ligne d'essence
R6servoir de carburant de 2 quarts
Capuchon d'essence
Courroie trapezdidale 1/2 x 35,0 po de Ig
Moitie poulie 0,625 DI x 2,25 DE
Poulie 1/2 x 6,0" DE
Support du moteur
Support de reservoir de carburant
Ligne d'amorgeur
Amor_:eur
Roue, 7,0 x 1,50 Lug
Poulie du tendeur (trou 1/4 po)
Pale en caoutchouc
Vis taraud6e a t_te hexagonale 1/4-28 x 0,25
Spirale en caoutchouc - croissant
Ens. de la tariere de 21 po avec arbre solide
Vis taraud6e 1/4-20 x 0,75 Ig.
Vis auto-taraudeuse hexagonale 1/4-20 x 0,375
Contre-6crou de blocage 1/4-28
Vis taraud6e 1/4-14 x 0,375 po de Ig.
Contre-ecrou a embase 5/16-18 Qual. F, nylon
l_crou pour tige de 1/2 po
Rondelle plate 0,50 DI x 1,0 DE x 0,125
Rondelle frein 1/4 DI
Rondelle plate 0,25 DI x 0,93 DE x 0,125
Roulement a billes 0,625 x 37,0 x 12,63
Logement de la tariere
Entretoise epaul6e
Vis a epaulement 1/4-28 x 0,375
Roulement a cuvette
Support du tendeur
Couvercle de courroie
Visa t_te hex. 1/4-20 x 1,25 Qual. 5 Special
Guide du c&ble
Ensemble de la tariere
Entretoise 0,260 x 0,785 x 0,538
Bande
31A-2951
5.18.06
NOTE:Fora properworkingmachine,useFactoryApprovedParts.V-beltsaredesignedtoengageanddisen-
gagesafely.A substitute(nonOEM)V-beltcanbe dangerousbynotdisengagingcompletely.
REMARQUE:N'utilisezquedescourroieshomologu_esparI'usine. Lescourroiestrap_zdldalessontcon_ues
pourunembrayageet und_brayagesansdanger.Eemploid'unecourroiede remplacement(sansI'_tiquette
d'_quipementd'origine)peuts'avererdangereuxsicettecourroiene sed_brayepascompl_tement.
Forparts and/or
accessories refer to
customer support on
page2.
Adressez-vousau
,,Service apr_s-vente>,
la page2 pource qui
-oncerne les pi_ces
et/ou accessoires.
15
iVlodel/iVlodele 2B5-295
_11)
16
REF PART
NO. NO.
N° DE N° DE
R#:F PIt_CE
1 684-04127
2 710-04071
3 710-0451
4 712-04063
6 731-04388A
7 731-04354A
9 710-04532
10 720-04072
11 725-0157
13 747-04159
14 749-04106
15 684-0178
16 684-04032
684-04029
684-04211
684-04030
17 710-0895
18 710-1003
19 710-1090
20 710-1882
21 710-3083
22 712-0252
23 725-2018
24 736-0225
25 736-0400
26 736-0451
27 7510009636
28 710-0134
29 710-3008
30 712-04064
31 731-1033
32 736-0176
33 746-04237
34 749-04114
35 725-0201
36 684-0190
37 731-04127
38 731-04353
39 731-04886
40 732-04111
41 732-0357A
DESCRIPTION
Lower Chute Ass'y (Incl. #37-40)
Carriage Screw 5/16-18 x 1.0
Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .75
Flange Locknut 5/16-18 Gr. F, Nylon
Chute Handle
Upper Chute
Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.0 Gr. 5
Handle Knob Assembly
Cable Tie
Bail-Gull Wing
Upper Handle-Gull Wing
Mitten Grip Bracket Ass'y
Shroud Yellow, Elec. Start
Shroud Black, Elec. Start, 5 HP
Shroud Grey, Elec. Start
Shroud Black, Elec. Start, 7 HP
Hex Tapp Scr 1/4 x .75" Lg.
Hex Wash B-Tapp Scr #10 x .62" Lg.
Hex Scr..312-18 x 1.250
Hex Scr. 5/16-18 x 1.50 Gr. 5
Hex Scr. 5/16-18 x 1.375 Gr. 5
Hex Nut 5/8-32 x. 12 Special
Key Switch-Electric Start
L-Washer Internal
Flat Washer .218" ID x .62" OD
Saddle Wash..320 ID x .937 OD
Recoil Handle, Mitten
Carriage Bolt 1/4-20 x .62
Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x .75" Lg. Gr. 5
Hex L-Flanged Nut 1/4-20 Gr. F Nylon
Shave Plate
Flat Washer .25 ID x .93 OD x .125
Control Cable
Lower Handle
Ignition Key
Spark Plug Cover
Lower Chute 5" Dia
Ring-Lower Chute
Chute Adapter 5" Dia
Chute Adjustment Spring
Extension Spring .33 OD x 1.12 Lg.
DESCRIPTION
Ensemble de la goulotte inf. comp. les nos. 37 ou 40)
Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 1,0
Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 0,75
Contre-6crou & embase 5/16-18 Qual. F, nylon
Poign6e - goulotte d'6jection
Goulotte d'6jection sup_rieur
Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 2,0 Qual. 5
Bouton
Attache-cAble
Manette de commande de suspension
Guidon sup6rieur
Support - poign6e de d6marreur
Capot jaune, demarreur 61ec.
Capot noir, demarreur 61ec., 5 HP
Capot gris, demarreur 61ec.
Capot noir, demarreur 61ec., 7 HP
Vis taraud6e &t6te hex de 1/4 x 0,75 po de Ig
Vis taraudee no. 10 x 0,62 po de Ig.
Vis hexagonal 0,312-18 x 1,250
Vis hexagonal 5/16-18 x 1,50 Qual. 5
Vis hexagonal 5/16-18 x 1,375 Qual. 5
Ecrou & six pans 5/8-32 x 0,12 sp_ciale
Contacteur d'allumage - d6marreur 61ectrique
Rondelle frein interne
Rondelle plate 0,218" Dt x 0,62" DE
Rondelle selle 0,320 DI x 0,937 DE
Poign6e du demarreur
Boulon ordinaire 1/4-20 x 0,62
Boulon hex. 5/16-18 x 0,75 po de Ig. Qual. 5
Contre-6crou & embase 1/4-20 Qual. F nylon
Grattoir
Rondelle plate 0,25 DIx 0,93 DE x 0,125
CAble de la commande
Guidon inf6rieur
Clavette
Couvercle de bougie
Goulotte d'6jection inf_rieur dia. 5 po
Bague - goulotte d'ejection inf_rieur
Adaptateur de la goulotte 5 po de dia.
Ressort d'ajustement - goulotte d'6jection
Ressort d'extension 0,33 DE x 1,12 po de Ig
31A-2952
5.15.06
Forparts and/or
accessories referto
customer support on
page2.
Adressez-vous au
<<Serviceapr_s-vente_,
& la page2 pource qui
concerne les pi_ces
et/ou accessoires.
17
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY
ThelimitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenbyMTDLLCwithrespect
tonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStatesand/orits
territoriesandpossessions,andbyMTDProductsLimitedwithrespectto
newmerchandisepurchasedandusedin Canadaand/oritsterritoriesand
possessions(eitherentityrespectively,"MTD").
MTDwarrantsthisproduct(excludingitsnormalwearpartsasdescribed
below)againstdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipfora periodoftwo
(2) yearscommencingon thedateoforiginalpurchaseandwill,at its
option,repairor replace,freeofcharge,anypartfoundtobe defective
inmaterialsor workmanship.Thislimitedwarrantyshallonlyapplyif
thisproducthasbeenoperatedand maintainedinaccordancewiththe
Operator'sManualfurnishedwiththeproduct,and hasnotbeensubjectto
misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,accident,impropermaintenance,
alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,or damagebecauseofotherperilor
naturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromtheinstallationor useofanypart,
accessoryorattachmentnotapprovedbyMTDforusewiththeproduct(s)
coveredbythismanualwillvoidyourwarrantyastoanyresultingdamage.
Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befreefromdefectsinmaterialand
workmanshipfora periodofthirty(30)daysfromthedateof purchase.
Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batteries,
belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,snow
throwerskidshoes,frictionwheels,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberand
tires.
NOWTOOBTAINSERVICE:Warrantyserviceisavailable,WITH
PROOFOFPURCHASE,throughyourlocalauthorizedservicedealer.To
locatethedealerin yourarea;
Inthe U.S.A.:
CheckyourYellowPages,or contactMTDLLCat RO.Box361131,
Cleveland,Ohio44136-0019,orcall1-800-800-7310or 1-330-220-4683
or logontoourWebsiteat www.mtdproducts.com.
In Canada:
ContactMTDProductsLimited,Kitchener,ONN2G4J1,or call1-800-
668-1238or logon toourWebsiteatwww.mtdcanada.com.
Thislimitedwarrantydoesnotprovidecoveragein thefollowingcases:
a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya
separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Refertoapplicablemanufacturer's
warrantyfortermsand conditions.
b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateone-year
warranty.
c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchaslubricants,filters,blade
sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deck
adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishdueto use
orexposure.
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f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts.
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