MTD K Style User manual

MTD
Brand
MTD
Model
K Style
Category
Snow throwers
Type
User manual
Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips &Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
A O AL
Two-Stage Snow Thrower- K-Style
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyuniiprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester
forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORMNO.769-01940
07/06/2005
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 Contents
Customer Support .............................................. 2
Safety Labels ...................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Setting UpYour Snow Thrower .......................... 6
Operating Your Snow Thrower ......................... 10
Making Adjustments ........................................ 14
Maintaining Your Snow Thrower ...................... 16
Off-Season Storage .......................................... 20
Troubleshooting ................................................ 21
illustrated Parts List ......................................... 22
Warranty ............................................ Back Cover
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING
YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,
pleaselocate themodel plateon theequipment andcopythe
informationto thesample modelplate providedto the right.
You can locatethe modelplatebystanding at the operating
positionand looking down at therear of thesnow thrower.
This informationwill be necessaryto usethe manufacturer's
web site and/or obtain assistancefrom the CustomerSupport
Departmentoran authorizedservice dealer.
Model Number
Rb
www. mtdprod ucts.com
Serial Number
MTD LLC
P.O. BOX 361131
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
330-220-4683
800-800-731 0 j
Customer Support
Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
Ifyou havedifficultyassemblingthis productor haveany questionsregardingthe controls, operation,or maintenanceof this
unit,youcan seek helpfrom theexperts. Choosefromthe optionsbelow:
1. Visitmtdproducts.com. Click onthe Customer
Support menuoption.
2. Phone a CustomerSupport Representative
at (800)800-7310.
Ya_d_Ma_
3. Theengine manufacturerisresponsiblefor allengine-
relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,
specifications,warrantyand service. Pleasereferto the
enginemanufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packed
separatelywith your unit,for moreinformation.
I P_e_¢t Reg_sttat_e_ 1
2
1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGIMPELLER
ANDAUGER.CONTACTWITHIMPELLEROR
AUGERCANAMPUTATEHANDSANDFEET.
,
3.
,
USECLEAN-OUTTOOLTOUNCLOG
DISCHARGECHUTE.
DISENGAGECLUTCHLEVERS,STOPENGINE,
ANDREMAINBEHINDHANDLESUNTILALL
MOVINGPARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFORE
UNCLOGGINGORSERVICINGMACHINE.
TOAVOIDTHROWNOBJECTSINJURIES,
NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGEATBYSTANDERS.
USEEXTRACAUTIONWHENOPERATINGON
GRAVELSURFACES.
5. READOPERATOR'SMANUAL.
ChuteClean-out Tool
Achuteclean-outtool isfastenedtothetopofthe
augerhousingwitha mountingclip. Thetoolisdesigned
tocleara chuteassemblyoficeandsnow.
Thisitemisfastenedwitha cabletieatthefactory.Cut
thecabletiebeforeoperatingthesnowthrower.
_ ARNING: Never useyour
hands to clear a cloggedchute
assembly. Shut off engine and
remain behind handles until
all moving parts have stopped
before using the clean-out tool
to clear the chute assembly.
3
WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
out importantsafety
instructionswhich,if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safetyand/or property
of yourselfandothers.
Readandfollowall
instructionsinthis
manualbeforeat-
temptingtooperate
this machine.Failure
to complywiththese
instructionsmay result
in personalinjury.When
youseethis symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
ofthis power machine
to persons who read,
understand
and follow thewarnings
and instructions
in this manual
and onthe machine.
WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
out importantsafety
instructionswhich,if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
i safetyand/or property
I ofyourselfand others.
Readandfollowall
instructionsinthis
manualbeforeat-
temptingto operate
i this machine.Failure
I to complywiththese
instructionsmay result
i inpersonalinjury.When
youseethis symbol.
i HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
ofthis powermachine
to personswho read,
_understand
ano followthe warnings
and instructions
inthis manual
and on the machine.
WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of itsconstituents,andcertain vehiclecompo-
nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancerand
birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: Thismachinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operationin this
manual.As with anytypeof powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operatorcan
result inseriousinjury.This machine iscapableof amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.
Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injuryordeath.
Training
1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe 1.
machineandin themanual(s)beforeattemptingto
assembleandoperate.Keepthis manualinasafe placefor
futureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacement
parts. 2.
2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.
Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis
machine.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand
understandtheoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesin 3.
thismanualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbya
parent.
4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
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. Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,especially 7.
whenoperatinginreverse.
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 willimprovefootingonslippery
surfaces.
Useagroundedthree-wireextensioncordandreceptacle
forall unitswithelectric startengines.
Adjustcollectorhousingheighttocleargravelorcrushed
rocksurfaces.
Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingthe engine.
Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis
running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe
operator'smanual.
Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperature
beforestartingtoclearsnow.
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextreme
careinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable
andthe vaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan
occurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyourclothes,
whichcanignite.Washyourskinand changeclothes
immediately.
a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources
ofignition.
c. Neverfuel machineindoors.
d. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhilethe engineis hot
or running.
e. Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefuel-
ing.
f. Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethanY2inch
belowbottomoffiller neckto providespacefor fuel
expansion.
g. Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.
h. If gasolineis spilled,wipeitoff theengineand equip-
ment.Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutes
beforestartingtheengine.
i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere
there isan openflame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,
waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).
j. Allowmachinetocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.
4
Operation
1. Donot puthandsorfeet nearrotatingparts,inthe
auger/impellerhousingor chuteassembly.Contactwiththe
rotatingpartscanamputatehandsandfeet.
2. The auger/impellercontrolleveris asafetydevice.Never
bypassitsoperation.Doingsomakesthe machineunsafe
andmaycausepersonalinjury.
3. The controlleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirections
andautomaticallyreturntothe disengagedpositionwhen
released.
4. Neveroperatewitha missingor damagedchuteassembly.
Keepall safetydevicesin placeandworking.
5. Neverrunan engineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessand
deadlygas.
6. Donotoperatemachinewhile underthe influenceofalcohol
or drugs.
7. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causeaburn.Do
nottouch.
8. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossing
gravelsurfaces.Stayalertfor hiddenhazardsortraffic.
9. Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperat-
ingonslopes.
10.Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards
windows,walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty
damageor personalinjury causedbyaricochet.
11.Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersandpetsor
allow anyoneinfrontofthe machine.
12.Donotoverloadmachinecapacity byattemptingto clear
snowattoofast ofa rate.
13.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light.
Alwaysbesureofyourfootingand keepafirm holdonthe
handles.Walk,neverrun.
14.Disengagepowerto the auger/impellerwhentransportingor
notin use.
15.Neveroperatemachineat hightransportspeedsonslippery
surfaces.Lookdownand behindandusecarewhen
backingup.
16.Ifthe machineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe
engine,disconnectthesparkplugwireand groundit against
the engine.Inspectthoroughlyfordamage.Repairany
damagebeforestartingandoperating.
17.Disengageallcontrolleversandstopenginebeforeyou
leavethe operatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait
untilthe auger/impellercomestoa completestop before
uncloggingthe chuteassembly,makinganyadjustments,or
inspections.
18.Neverputyourhandin thedischargeor collectoropenings.
Alwaysusethe clean-outtoolprovidedtounclogthe dis-
chargeopening.Donot unclogchuteassemblywhileengine
isrunning.Shutoffengineandremainbehindhandlesuntil
all movingpartshavestoppedbeforeunclogging.
19.Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe
manufacturer(e.g.wheelweights,tire chains,cabsetc.).
20. Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredin thismanual,
usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealeror call
(800)800-7310forassistanceand the nameofyournearest
servicingdealer..
Maintenance & Storage
1. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper
operationregularly.Refertothe maintenanceandadjust-
mentsectionsofthis manual.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisen-
gageall controlleversandstopthe engine.Wait untilthe
auger/impellercometoa completestop. Disconnectthe
sparkplugwireand groundagainstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessatfrequent
intervalstokeepthe machinein safeworkingcondition.
Also,visuallyinspectmachineforanydamage.
4. Donotchangethe enginegovernorsettingor over-speed
theengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafe
operatingspeedoftheengine.
5. Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjectto
wearanddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequently
checkallcomponentsandreplacewithoriginalequipment
manufacturer's(OEM)partsonly."Useof partswhichdo
notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
6. Checkcontrolsperiodicallytoverify theyengageand
disengageproperlyandadjust,if necessary.Referto the
adjustmentsectioninthisoperator'smanualfor instructions.
7. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as neces-
sary.
8. Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,
etc.toprotectthe environment.
9. Priorto storing,runmachineafewminutestoclearsnow
frommachineandpreventfreezeupof auger/impeller.
10.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere
thereisan openflame,sparkor pilotlightsuchasa water
heater,furnace,clothesdryeretc.
11.Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualforproperinstructions
onoff-seasonstorage.
Do not modify engine
Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donot modifyengineinany
way.Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcan leadto arunaway
engineandcauseit tooperateatunsafespeeds.Nevertamper
withfactorysettingofenginegovernor.
Notice regarding Emissions
Engineswhicharecertifiedto complywithCaliforniaandfederal
EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)
arecertifiedtooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,and may
includethefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModifica-
tion(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)ifso equipped.
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe useofthis powermachineto personswhoread,un-
derstandandfollowthe warningsand instructionsin this manual
andonthe machine.
5
Operation
WARNING
Thissymbol points
out importantsafety
instructions,which if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safety and/or property
of yourselfand others.
Readand followall
instructions inthis man-
ual beforeattemptingto
operatethis machine.
Failureto comply with
these instructionsmay
result inpersonalinjury.
Whenyou seethis
symbol.
HEED IT'S WARNING!
YourResponsibility
Restrictthe use
of this powermachine
to personswho read.
understand
and followthe warnings
and instructions
in this manua
and onthe machine.
NOTE:Allreferences
inthismanualtothe
leftorrightsideofthe
snowthrowerisfrom
theoperatingposition
onlyExceptionsifany,
willbespecifed
NOTE:ThisOperator's
Manualcoversseveral
models.Snowthrower
featuresvary bymodel.
Notallfeaturesdiscussed
and/orpicturedinthis
i manualareapplicabletoall
snowthrowermodels,
NOTE:Iftheflangekeepers
do noteasilyclickinto
31ace,usethe palmofyour
i handtoapplyswift,firm
pressuretothebackof
each.
IMPORTANT
Thisunit isshipped
with the engine full of
I oil.After assembly,
refertothe Tecumseh
Enginesmanual
packedseparatelywith
i your snowthrower
i forfuel and oilfill-up
i details.
IMPORTANT:Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare
includedwiththis manual(orstowedintheplastichandle
panel).RefertoAugerson page18formoreinformation
regardingshearpin replacement.
Figure 1
1. Observethelowerareaofthesnowthrowertobe
surebothcablesarealignedwithrollerguidesbefore
pivotinghandleupward.
• Pullupand backon upperhandleasshownin Figure
1.Alignupperhandlewiththelowerhandle.
2. Securethe rightsideofthehandlebytighteningthe
plasticwingknob.Securetheleftsideofthehandleby
tighteningtheplasticwingknobintotheeyebolt.See
Figure2.
3. Makesurethattheflangekeepersareopened.
Positionthechuteassembly(forward-facing)overthe
chutebase.SeeFigure3.
4. Closetheflangekeepersto securethechute
assemblytothechuteadapter.Thekeeperswillclick
intoplacewhenproperlysecure.SeeFigure4.
NOTE:iftheflangekeepersdo noteasilyclickintoplace,
usethepalmofyourhandtoapplyswift,firmpressureto
thebackofeach.
5. Removetheflat washerand hairpinclipfromtheend
ofthechutedirectionalcontrol.
a. Inserttheendofthechutedirectionalcontrolinto
thelowerbracket.
b. Securewiththeflatwasherandhairpinclipjust
removed.See Figure5.
Figure 2
NOTE:If necessary,thelowerbracketcanbe adjusted.
RefertoChuteBracketAdjustmenton Page12.
6. Checkthatallcablesare properlyroutedthroughthe
cableguideontopoftheengine.SeeFigure6.
Theextensioncordisfastenedwithacabletietotherear
oftheaugerhousingforshippingpurposes.Cutthecable
tieandremoveitbeforeoperatingthesnowthrower.
Figure 3 Figure 4
6
_ AUTION:Priorto operatingyour (f
snowthrower,referto AugerControl
Teston page11.Readand follow all
instructionscarefully, and performall
adjustmentstoverifyyoursnowthrower
isoperatingsafelyand properly.
Shear Pin Storage
An areaforconvenientshearpin storageislocatedunder
theplasticdashpanel,SeeFigure7,
Chute Clean-Out Tool
Theclean-outtoolisconvenientlyfastenedtothe rearof
theaugerhousingwitha mountingclip,SeeFigure8,
1, Releaseboththeaugercontrolandthedrive/auger
controllock.
2, Stoptheenginebymovingthethrottletothestop
position,
3, Removetheclean-outtoolfromthemountingclip,
4, Usetheshovel-shapedendoftheclean-outtoolto
removeanysnowandiceinthechuteassembly,
5, Re-fastentheclean-outtooltothe mountingclipon
the rearoftheaugerhousingand restartengine,
6, Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthe
snowthrower),engagetheaugercontrolfora few
secondstoclearanyremainingsnowor icefromthe
chuteassemblybeforecontinuingtoclearsnow,
__i= ARNING:Never useyourhands to
cleansnow and icefrom thechute
assembly or auger housing.
Figure 6
Tire Pressure
Thetiresareover-inflatedforshippingpurposes,Check
thetirepressurebeforeoperatingthesnowthrower,Refer
tothetiresidewallfortiremanufacturer'srecommended
psianddeflate(or inflate)thetiresas necessary,
NOTE:Ifthetirepressureisnotequalinbothtires,the
unitmaynottravelina straightpathandtheshaveplate
maywearunevenly.
Figure 7
Chute Clean-0ut T001
B
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Figure 8
Figure 5
7
CAUTION
Priorto operating
your snow thrower,
referto Auger Control
Test on page 13.
Read and follow all
instructionscare-
fully and perform all
adjustments to verify
your unit isoperating
safelyand properly,
Operating
Your S"ow
Thrower
WARNING
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
onthe machineand
inthis manualbefore
operating.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline.Gasoline is
extremelyflammable
and the vapors are
.=xpJosive.Never fuel
the machine indoors
or while theengine
is hotorrunning.
Extinguishcigarettes,
cigars,pipes and
other sourcesof
ignition.
F
Know Your Snow Thrower
DriveControl
ElectricStart Button
ChuteAssembly \
GasCap
\
0il Fill
ShiftLever
/
Two-WayChuteControlTM
AugerControl
ChuteDirectionalControl
Y
CleanOut
Tool
EngineControls
ignition
Key
\
Choke
Control
Control
RecoilStarter
Handle
ElectricStarter0utiet
Now that you have set up your snow thrower for
operation, get acquainted with its controls and fea-
tures. These are described below and illustrated on
this page. This knowledge will allow you to use your
new equipment to its fullest potential.
NOTE: Fordetailedstartinginstructionsandmore
informationonall enginecontrols,refertothe Tecumseh
EnginesmanualpackedseparatelyandStarting The
Engine onpage10ofthismanual.
Shift Lever
Theshiftleverislocatedon theright
sideofthehandlepanel.Placethe
shiftleverintoanyofeightpositions
tocontrolthedirectionoftraveland
groundspeed.
Forward
Therearesixforward(F)speeds.Posi-
tionone (1)istheslowestand position
six(6) isthefastest.
Reverse
Therearetworeverse(R)speeds.
One(1)is theslowerandtwo(2)is the
faster.
6
5
4
3
t 2
F1
R1
R2
Choke Control
ill
Thechokecontrolisfoundontherearoftheengineand
isactivatedbyrotatingtheknobclockwise.Activatingthe
chokecontrolclosesthechokeplateon thecarburetor
andaidsinstartingtheengine.
Throttle Control
Thethrottlecontrolis locatedon the
engine.Itregulatesthespeedofthe
engineandwillshutofftheenginewhen
pusheddowncompletely.
Primer
Depressingtheprimerforcesfueldirectly
intotheengine'scarburetortoaidin
cold-weatherstarting.
Oil Fill
Engineoil levelcanbecheckedandoil
addedthroughtheoil fill.
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8
Auger Control
f
Theaugercontrolislocatedontheleft handle.Squeeze
thecontrolgripagainstthehandletoengagetheaugers
andstartsnowthrowingaction.Releasetostop.
Drive Control
DRIVE
CONTROL
"x
J
Thedrivecontrolislocatedontherighthandle.Squeeze
thecontrolgripagainstthehandletoengagethewheel
drive.Releasetostop.
Two-Way Chute Control TM
Chute Directional Control
Thechutedirectionalcontrolislocatedontheleft sideof
thesnowthrower.
• Tochangethedirection inwhichsnowisthrown,
crankclockwisetodischargetotheleftandcounter-
clockwisetodischargetotheright.
Ignition Key
Theignitionkeyisasafetydevise.It mustbefully
insertedin orderfortheenginetostart. Removethe
ignitionkeywhenthesnowthrowerisnotinuse.
NOTE:Donotturntheignitionkeyin anattempttostart
theengine.Doingsomaycauseit tobreak.
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 havestopped before
unclogging.
Thechuteclean-outtoolisfastenedto thetopofthe
augerhousingwitha mountingclip.Thetoolisdesigned
toclearacloggedchuteassembly.
NOTE: Thisitemisfastenedwitha cabletietotherear
oftheaugerhousingatthefactory.Cutthecabletie
beforeoperatingthe snowthrower.
Skid Shoes
Positiontheskidshoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.
Adjustupwardforhard-packedsnow.Adjustdownward
whenoperatingongravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.
f
CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
!
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?
.S
%
CHUTETiLT
DOWN
CHUTETiLT
UP
Thetwo-waychutecontrolislocatedontheleft sideof
thedashpanelandcontrolstheangle and distance of
snowdischargefromthechute.
• Tochangetheangle/distance whichsnowisthrown,
pivotthetwo-waychutecontrolforwardor backward.
Recoil Starter Handle
Thishandleisusedtomanuallystarttheengine.
Electric Starter Button
Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine's
electricstarterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.
Electric Starter Outlet
Requirestheuseofa three-prongoutdoorextensioncord
anda 120Vpowersource/wailoutlet.
Augers
Whenengaged,theaugersrotateanddrawsnowintothe
augerhousing.
Chute Assembly
Snowdrawnintotheaugerhousingisdischargedoutthe
chuteassembly.
Gas Cap
Unthreadthegascapto addgasolinetothefueltank.
WARNING
The operation of
any snow thrower
can result inforeign
objects being thrown
intothe eyes, which
can damage your
eyes severely. Always
_vearsafety glasses
while operating the
snow thrower, or while
performing any adjust-
ments or repairs on it.
Besure no one other
than the operator is
standing near the sno_
thrower while starting
engine or operating
snow thrower. Never
run engine indoors or
in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. En-
gine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
gas. Keep hands, feet,
hair and loose clothing
away from any moving
parts on engine and
snow thrower.
9
ii!Li ii/ /i i¸I¸II i
WARNING
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline.Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive.Never fuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
ifyour home'swir-
ing system is not a
three-wire grounded
system, do not use
this electric starter
under any conditions.
ifyour home
electrical system
is grounded, buta
three-hole receptacle
is not available, do
not use your snow
thrower's electric
starter.
Gas & Oil Fill-Up
Servicetheenginewithgasolineandoil asinstructedin
theTecumsehEnginesmanualpackedseparatelywith
yoursnowthrower.Readinstructionscarefully.
Starting The Engine
1. Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplug.Makecertainthe
metalloopon theendofthesparkplugwire(inside
therubberboot)isfastenedsecurelyoverthe metal
tiponthesparkplug.
2. Makecertainboththeaugercontrolanddrivecontrol
arein thedisengaged(released)position.
3. Movethrottlecontrolupto FASTposition.Insert
ignitionkeyintoslot.Makesureitsnapsintoplace.
Donotattempttoturnthekey.
NOTE:Theenginecannotstartunlessthekeyis
insertedintoignitionswitch.
Electric Starter
1. Determinethatyourhome'swiringisa three-wire
groundedsystem.Ask a licensedelectricianifyouare
notcertain.
_ ARNING: The optional electric
starter isequipped with a
grounded three-wire power cord
and plug, and isdesigned to op-
erate on 120 volt AC household
current, it must be used with a
properly groundedthree-prong
receptacle at all times to avoid
the possibility of electric shock.
Follow all instructionscarefully
prior to operating the electric
starter.
If youhavea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceed
asfollows:
1. Plugtheextensioncordintotheoutletlocatedon the
engine'ssurface.Plugtheotherendofextensioncord
intoa three-prong120-volt,grounded,ACoutletina
well-ventilatedarea.
2. RotatechokecontroltoFULLchokeposition(fora
coldenginestart).
NOTE:Iftheengineisalreadywarm,placechokecontrol
inthe OFFpositioninsteadofFULL.
3. Pushtheprimertwoor threetimesforcoldengine
start,makingsuretocoverventholein thecenterof
theprimerwhenpushing.
NOTE:DONOTuseprimertorestartawarmengine
aftera shortshutdown.
4. Pushstarterbuttontostartengine.
5. Oncetheenginestarts,immediatelyreleasestarter
button.
6. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontrol
totheOFFposition.Iftheenginefalters,quicklyrotate
thechokecontrolbackto FULLandthenslowlyinto
theOFFpositionagain.
7. Whendisconnectingtheextensioncord,always
unplugtheendat thethree-prongwalloutletbefore
unpluggingtheoppositeendfromthesnowthrower.
Recoil Starter
1. Rotatechokecontrolto FULLchokeposition(cold
enginestart).
NOTE:Iftheengineisalreadywarm,placechokecontrol
intheOFFpositioninsteadof FULL.
2. Pushthe primertwoor threetimesforcoldengine
start,makingsuretocoverventholeinthecenterof
theprimerwhenpushing.
NOTE:DONOTuseprimerto restarta warmengine
aftera shortshutdown.
NOTE:Additionalprimingmaybe necessaryifthe
temperatureis below150Fahrenheit.
3. Grasptherecoilstarterhandleand slowlypullthe
ropeout.Atthepointwhereit becomesslightlyharder
topulltherope,slowlyallowthe ropeto recoil.
4. Pullthe starterhandlewitha firm,rapidstroke.Donot
releasethehandleandallowitto snapback.Keepa
firmholdon thestarterhandleandallowitto slowly
recoil.
.
Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontrol
totheOFFposition.Iftheenginefalters,quicklyrotate
thechokecontrolbacktothe FULLpositionandthen
slowlyintotheOFFpositionagain.
NOTE:Allowtheenginetowarmup fora few minutes
afterstarting.Theenginewillnotdevelopfull poweruntil
itreachesoperatingtemperatures.
Stopping The Engine
Runenginefora fewminutesbeforestoppingtohelpdry
offanymoistureontheengine.
• Tohelppreventpossiblestarterfreeze-up,proceedas
follows:
Electric Starter (on models so equipped)
1. Connectextensioncordtotheelectricstarteroutlet
ontheengine,thento120voltACoutlet.
2. Withtheenginerunning,pushthestarterbuttonand
allowthe starterforspinforseveralseconds.The
noisemadebythestarterisnormal.Theengine's
starteris notbeingharmed.
3. Whendisconnectingtheextensioncord,always
unplugtheendat thethree-prongwalloutletbefore
unpluggingtheoppositeendfromthesnowthrower.
4. MovethrottlecontroltoSTOPposition.
5. Removetheignitionkey.
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6. Wipeall snowandmoisturefromtheareaaroundthe TO Engage Augers
engineaswellastheareain andaroundthedrive
controlandaugercontrol.Also,engageand release
bothcontrolsseveraltimes.
NOTE:Keepthekeyin a safeplace.Theenginecannot
startwithouttheignitionkey.
Recoil Starter
1. Withenginerunning,pullstarterropewitha rapid,
continuousfullarmstrokethreeor fourtimes.Pulling
thestarterropewillproducea loudclatteringsound,
whichisnotharmfultoengine.
2. MovethrottlecontroltoSTOPposition.
3. Removethe ignitionkey.
NOTE:Keepthekeyin a safeplace.Theenginecannot
startwithouttheignitionkey.
4. Wipeall snowandmoisturefromtheareaaroundthe
engineaswellastheareain andaroundthedrive
controlandaugercontrol.Also,engageand release
bothcontrolsseveraltimes.
Chute Clean-Out Tool
Thechuteclean-outtoolisconvenientlyfastenedtothe
rearoftheaugerhousingwitha mountingclip.Should
snowandicebecomelodgedin thechuteassembly
duringoperation,proceedasfollowstosafelycleanthe
chuteassemblyandchuteopening:
1. ReleaseboththeAugerControlandtheDriveControl.
2. Stoptheenginebyremovingtheignitionkey.
3. Removetheclean-outtoolfromtheclipwhichsecures
ittothe rearoftheaugerhousing.
4. Usetheshovel-shapedendof theclean-outtoolto
dislodgeandscoopanysnowandicewhichhas
formedinand nearthechuteassembly.
5. Refastentheclean-outtooltothemountingcliponthe
rearoftheaugerhousing,reinserttheignitionkeyand
startthesnowthrower'sengine.
6. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthe
snowthrower),engagetheaugercontrolfora few
secondstoclearanyremainingsnowandicefromthe
chuteassembly.
To Engage Drive
WiththethrottlecontrolintheFast(rabbit)position,
moveshiftleverintooneofthesixforward(F)
positionsortwo reverse(R)positions.Selecta speed
appropriateforthesnowconditionsanda paceyou're
comfortablewith.
2. Squeezetheaugercontrolagainstthehandleandthe
augerswillturn.Releaseitandtheaugerswillstop.
3. Squeezethedrivecontrolagainstthehandlethe snow
throwerwillmove.Releaseit anddrivemotionwill
stop.
1. Toengagetheaugersandstartthrowingsnow,
squeezetheaugercontrolagainsttheleft handle.
Releaseto stoptheaugers.
Auger Control Test
Performthefollowingtestbeforeoperatingyoursnow
throwerforthefirsttimeand atthestartofeachwinter.
Checktheadjustmentoftheaugercontrolasfollows:
1. Whentheaugercontrolisreleasedandin the
disengaged"up"position,thecableshouldhavevery
littleslack.It shouldNOTbetight.
2. Ina well-ventilatedarea,startthesnowthrowerengine
asinstructedonthe previouspage.Makesurethe
throttleissetin theFASTposition.
3. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthe
snowthrower),engagetheauger.
4. Allowtheaugertoremainengagedforapproximately
ten(10)secondsbeforereleasingtheaugercontrol.
Repeatthis severaltimes.
5. WiththethrottlecontrolintheFAST(rabbit)position
andtheaugercontrolin thedisengaged"up"position,
walkto thefrontofthemachine.
.
Confirmthattheaugerhascompletelystopped
rotatingand showsNOsignsof motion.If theauger
showsANYsignsof rotating,immediatelyreturntothe
operator'spositionand shutoff theengine.Waitfor
ALLmovingpartsto stopbeforere-adjustingtheauger
control.
7. Toreadjustthecontrolcable,loosentheupperhex nut
ontheaugercablebracket.
8. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(or
downwardto increasecabletension).SeeFigure9.
9. Retightentheupperhexnut.
10.RepeatAugerControl Testtoverifyproperadjust-
menthasbeenachieved.
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Figure 9
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When selecting a
Drive Speed' usethe
slower speeds until
you are comfortable
andfamiliarwiththe
operation ofthe snow
thrower.
NEVER reposition the
shift ever(change
speeds or direction
of travel)without first
releasing thedrive
control and bringing
to a complete stop:
Doingso" ,result
prematurewear t0the
snow thrower!s drive
WARNING
Never useyour hands
to clean snow and
icefrom the chute
assembly or auger
housing.
The muffler, engine
and surrounding
areas become hot
and can cause a
burn. Do not touch.
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Auger Control
Toadjusttheaugercontrol,refertopage11.
Adjustments
i Read,understand,
i and follow all instruc-
i tions and warnings
i on the machineand
i inthis manualbefore
operating.
Never attempt to
make any adjust-
ments whilethe
i engine is running,
2except where speci-
fied in operator's
_manual.
Figure 10
Shift Cable
If thefullrangeofspeeds(forwardandreverse)cannot
beachieved,refertothefiguretotheleftandadjustthe
shiftcableasfollows:
1. Placetheshiftleverinthefastest forwardspeed
position.
2. Loosenthehex nuton theshiftcableindexbracket.
SeeFigure10.
3. Pivotthebracketdownwardtotakeupslackinthe
cable.
4. Retightenthehexnut.
5. Checkforcorrectadjustmentbeforeoperatingthe
snowthrower.
Chute Bracket Adjustment
If thespiralatthebottomofthechutedirectionalcontrol
isnotfullyengagingwiththechuteassembly,thechute
bracketcanbeadjusted.Todo so:
1. loosenthetwo nutswhichsecurethechutebracket
andrepositionitslightly.See Figure11.
2. Retighteningthe nuts.
Figure 11
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Skid Shoes
Thespacebetweenthis shaveplateandthegroundcan
beadjusted.Forclosesnowremoval,placeskidshoesin
thelowposition.Usemiddleor highpositionwhenareato
beclearedisuneven.
1.Adjustskidshoesbylooseningthefourlocknuts
andcarriageboltsandmovingskidshoestodesired
position.See Figure12.
2. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceof skidshoes
areagainstthegroundtoavoidunevenwearonthe
skidshoes.
3. Tightennutsand boltssecurely.
Figure 12
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Drive Control
Whenthedrivecontrolisreleasedand inthedisengaged
"up"position,thecableshouldhaveverylittle slack.It
shouldNOTbetight.
Checktheadjustmentofthedrivecontrolasfollows:
1. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,pushthesnowthrower
gentlyforward.Theunitshouldrollfreely.
2. Engagethedrivecontrolandgentlyattemptto push
thesnowthrowerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn.
Theunitshouldnotrollfreely.
3. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,movetheshiftlever
backandforthbetweentheR2positionandthe F6
positionseveraltimes.Thereshouldbeno resistance
intheshiftlever.
4. Ifanyoftheabovetestsfailed,thedrivecableis in
needofadjustment.Proceedasfollows:
5. Loosenthelowerhexnutonthedrivecablebracket.
See Figure13.
6. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(or
downwardtoincreasecabletension).
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Figure 13
7. Retightenthelowerhexnut.
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Making
Adjustments
IMPORTANT
It is notrecommended
that you operatethis
snowthrower on gravel
as loosegravelcan be
easilypicked upand
thrownby theauger
causingpersonalinjury
ordamageto the snow
thrower,
Iffor some reason.
you haveto operate
the snowthroweron
gravel,keepthe skid
shoe inthe highest
positionfor maximum
clearancebetweenthe
groundand the shave
plate.
Maintaining
Your Snow
Avo!do!sp!l ageon
rubberfriCtionWheel
and aiuminumdrive
DOnotoverfillthe gear
easelDamage tothe
seals could resUltl
l
Engine
RefertotheseparateTecumsehEnginesmanual
packedwithyourunitforall enginemaintenance.
Lubrication
Engine
RefertotheseparateTecumsehEnginesmanual
packedwithyourunitforall enginelubricationinstruc-
tions.
Gear Shaft
Thegear(hex)shaftshouldbelubricatedatleastonce
a seasonor afterevery25 hoursofoperation.
1. Removethelowerframecoverbyremovingthetwo
screwswhichsecureit.
2. Applya lightcoatingofan all-weathermulti-purpose
greasetothehexshaft.See Figure14.
Wheels
Atleastoncea season,removebothwheels.Cleanand
coattheaxleswitha multipurposeautomotivegrease
beforereinstallingwheels.
Chute Directional Control
Oncea season,thejoystickshouldbelubricatedwith
petroleumjelly,linseedoil,mineraloil,paraffinwaxor
3-in-1oil.
Auger Shaft
Atleastoncea season,removetheshearpinson auger
shaft.Spraylubricantinsideshaft,aroundthe spacers.
Alsolubricatetheflangebearingsfoundateitherendof
theshaft.SeeFigure15.
Gear Case
Theaugergearcasehasbeenfilledwithgreaseatthe
factory.If disassembledforanyreason,lubricatewith
twoouncesofgrease(PartNumber737-0168).
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Figure 14
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Bearing
O
Figure 15
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NOTE:Donotoverfillthegearcase.Damagetothe
sealscouldresult.Besuretheventplugisfreeof
greasein orderto relievepressure.
Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
Theshaveplateand skidshoesonthebottomofthe
snowthroweraresubjecttowear.Theyshouldbe
checkedperiodicallyandreplacedwhennecessary.
Toremoveskidshoes:
1. Removethefourcarriageboltsandhexflangenuts
whichsecurethemtothesnowthrower.
2. Reassemblenewskidshoeswiththefourcarriage
bolts(twooneachside)andhexflangenuts.Refer
toFigure16.
Toremoveshaveplate:
1. Removethecarriageboltsand hexnutswhich
attachittothesnowthrowerhousing.
2. Reassemblenewshaveplate,makingsureheadsof
carriageboltsaretotheinsideofhousing.Tighten
securely.
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NOTE:Augesnotshownforclarity
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Figure 16
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Auger Belt Replacement
Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt,
proceedasfollows:
1. Removethe plasticbeltcoveronthefrontofthe
enginebyremovingthetwoself-tappingscrews.
NOTE:Drainthegasolinefromthesnowthrower,or
placea pieceofplasticunderthegascap.
2. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerup andforwardso
thatit restson theaugerhousing.Removetheframe
coverfromtheundersideofthesnowthrowerby
removingfourself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.
3. Rolltheaugerbeltoff theenginepulley.
4. a. Loosenand removetheshoulderscrewwhich
actsasa beltkeeper.
b. Unhookthesupportbracketspringfromthe
frame.
5. Removethe beltfromaroundtheaugerpulley,and
slipthe beltbetweenthesupportbracketandthe
augerpulley.Reassembleaugerbeltbyfollowing
instructionsin reverseorder.
NOTE:DoNOTforgettoreinstalltheshoulderscrew
andreconnectthespringtotheframeafterinstallinga
replacementaugerbelt.
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NOTE:Although
multi-viscosityoils
(5W30, 10W30etc.)
_mprovestarting in cold
weather,these multi-
viscosity oilsalso result
in higher oil consump-
tion when usedabove
32°R Checkyour snow
thrower's engineoil
level morefrequentlyto
avoidpossible engine
damagefromrunning
lowon oil.
NOTE: Do notsand-
blastspark plug. Spark
plugshould becleaned
by scraping or wire
brushingandwashing
with a commercial
solvent.
IMPORTANT
NEVERreplacethe
auger shearpinswith
standardpins.Any
damageto theauger
gearboxor other com-
ponents as a resultof
(Jongso,wil NOTbe
covered byyoursnow
thrower'swarranty.
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lv=a=na n ng
NEVER replace
theauger shear
pins withanything
other than OEM
PartNo.738-O4124A
replacementshear
pins.Any damageto
theauger gearbox
orother components
as a resultoffailing
to do sowill NOTbe
coveredby your snow
i thrower'swarranty.
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Augers
• Theaugersaresecuredtothespiralshaftwithtwo
shearpinsandcotterpins.If theaugershouldstrikea
foreignobjector icejam,thesnowthrowerisdesigned
sothatthepinsmayshear.RefertoFigure15.
If theaugerswillnotturn,checkto seeifthe pinshave
sheared.Onesetof replacementshearpinshasbeen
providedwiththesnowthrower.Whenreplacingpins,
sprayanoil lubricantintoshaftbeforeinsertingnew
pins.
Drive Belt Replacement
Toremoveand replaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt,
proceedasfollows:
1. Removetheplasticbeltcoveron thefrontofthe
enginebyremovingthetwoself-tappingscrews.
• Drainthegasolinefromthe snowthrower,or placea
pieceofplasticunderthegascap.
• Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupand forwardso
thatit restson theaugerhousing.
2. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideofthe
snowthrowerbyremovingfourself-tappingscrews
whichsecureit.
3. a. Grasptheidlerpulleyandpivotittowardtheright.
b. Rolltheaugerbeltoff theenginepulley.
c. Liftthedrivebeltoffenginepulley.
4. Slipthedrivebeltoff thepulleyandbetweenfriction
wheelandfrictionwheeldisc.
• Removeandreplacebeltinthe reverseorder.
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Friction Wheel Removal
Ifthesnowthrowerfailstodrivewiththedrivecontrol
engaged,and performingthedrivecontrolcableadjust-
menton page14failsto correcttheproblem,thefriction
wheelmayneedtobe replaced.Followtheinstructions
below.Examinethefrictionwheelforsignsofwearor
crackingandreplaceifnecessary
• Placetheshiftleverin thirdForward(F3)position.
• Drainthegasolinefromthesnowthrower,or placea
pieceofplasticunderthegascap.
Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerup andforwardso
thatit restson theaugerhousing.
1. a. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideof
thesnowthrowerbyremovingfourself-tapping
screwswhichsecureit.
b. Removethe right-handwheelbyremovingthe
screwandbellwasherwhichsecureitto theaxle.
2. Carefullyremovethehexnutandwasherwhich
securesthehexshafttothesnowthrowerframeand
lightlytaptheshaft'sendtodislodgetheballbearing
fromthe rightsideoftheframe.
3. Carefullypositionthehexshaftdownwardandto
theleftbeforecarefullyslidingthefrictionwheel
assemblyoff theshaft.
NOTE:Ifyou'rereplacingthefrictionwheelassembly
asa whole,discardthewornpartand slidethenewpart
ontothehexshaft.Followthestepsabovein reverse
orderto reassemblecomponents.Ifyou'redisassem-
blingthefrictionwheeland replacingonlytherubber
ring,proceedasfollows:
4. Removethefourscrewswhichsecurethefriction
wheel'ssideplatestogether.
Removethe rubberringfrombetweentheplates.
Reassemblethesideplateswitha newrubberring.
Slidethefrictionwheelassemblybackontothehex
shaftandfollowthestepsabovein reverseorderto
reassemblecomponents.
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Whenreassembling
thefriction wheelas-
sembly,tighten each
screwonly one rota-
tion beforeturning the
wheel clockwise and
proceedingwith the
nextscrew. Repeat
this processseveral
timesto ensurethe
platesare secured
with equalforce.
NEVERreplace
theauger shear
pinswith anything
otherthan OEM
PartNo.738-O4124A
replacementshear
pins.Any damageto
theauger gearbox
orother components
as a resultof failing
to doso will NOT be
coveredby yoursnow
thrower'swarranty.
WARNING
Never store snow
thrower with fuel
in tank indoors or
in poorlyventilated
areas, where fuel
fumes may reach an
open flame, spark
or pilot light as ona
furnace, water heater,
clothes dryer or gas
appliance.
Drainfuel intoan
approved container
outdoors,away from
any open flame. Be
certain engine is
cool. Do not smoke.
Fuel left in engine
during warmweather
deteriorates and will
cause serious
starting problems.
Do not drain
carburetor if
using fuel stabilizer.
Never use engine or
carburetor cleaning
products inthe fuel
tank or permanent
damage may occur.
Ifthe snowthrowerwillnotbe usedfor30 daysor longer, 1.
or if itistheendofthesnowseasonwhenthelast pos-
sibilityofsnowisgone,theequipmentneedstobe stored
properly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowtoensuretop 2.
performancefromthesnowthrowerformanymoreyears.
Preparing Engine 3.
WARNING: Never store snow
thrower with fuel intank 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.
NOTE:It isimportanttopreventgumdepositsfromform-
ingin essentialfuelsystempartsoftheenginesuchas
thecarburetor,fuelfilter,fuelhoseor tankduringstorage.
CAUTION:Alcoholblendedfuels(calledgasoholorusing
ethanolor methanol)canattractmoisturewhichleadsto
separationandformationofacidsduringstorage.Acidic
gascandamagethefuelsystemofanenginewhilein
storage.
Toavoidengineproblems,thefuelsystemshouldbe
emptiedbeforestoragefor30daysorlonger.Follow
theseinstructionsto prepareyoursnowthrowerfor
storage:
_ ARNING"Drainfuel intoan ap-
proved container outdoors, away
from any open flame. Be certain
engine is cool. Do not smoke.
Fuel left in engine during warm
weather deteriorates and will
cause serious starting problems.
Removeall gasolinefromthecarburetorandthefuel
tankto preventgumdepositsfromformingon these
partsand harmingtheengine.
Runtheengineuntilthefueltankisemptyanditstops
due tolackoffuel.
Draincarburetorbypressingupwardon bowldrain,
locatedbelowthecarburetorcover(refertothe
Tecumsehenginemanualformoredetailedinstruc-
tion).
_ ARNING: Do not drain carbure-
tor if using fuel stabilizer. Never
use engine or carburetor cleaning
products in the fuel tank or
permanent damage may occur.
NOTE:Fuelstabilizer(suchasSTA-BIL)isanaccept-
ablealternativein minimizingtheformationoffuelgum
depositsduringstorage.Addstabilizertogasolinein fuel
tankor storagecontainer.Alwaysfollowmixratiofoundon
stabilizercontainer.Runengineatleast 10minutesafter
addingstabilizertoallowitto reachthecarburetor.Donot
draincarburetorif usingfuelstabilizer.
.
Removethesparkplugand pourone(1)ounceof
engineoilthroughthesparkplugholeintothecylinder.
Coversparkplugholewitha ragandcranktheengine
severaltimestodistributetheoil.Replacesparkplug.
NOTE:Refertothe Tecumsehenginemanualfor more
informationonpreparingthesnowthrowerenginefor
storage.
Preparing Snow Thrower
Whenstoringthesnowthrowerinan unventilatedor
metalstorageshed,careshouldbe takento rustproof
theequipment.Usinga lightoil or silicone,coatthe
equipment,especiallyanychains,springs,bearings
and cables.
2. Removeall dirtfromexteriorofengineandequipment.
3. Followlubricationrecommendationson page12.
4. Storeequipmentina clean,dryarea.
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Problem Cause Remedy
n n r 1 Chokenot nONposton . 1 MovechoketoONposton
Eg efa sto sta t : :
2, Sparkplugwiredisconnected• 21Connectwireto Sparkplug,
3: Fueitankemptyorstalefue!, &Fill tankwith€leanlfreShgasoiine:
Enginenotpi medl ,PrimeengineasinStructedin
OpeiatingYouisnowThiOwe[!
5 Faut Sark u 5 Cean adjustgap or repace
, y P P g,
6 BoCke u e .... 6 Ceanfue ne
, df e!n, :
7. Safety keynotin ignitionon engine! I 7: !nse[t keyfullyint0the switch.
Engineruns erratic 1. UnitrunningonCHOKE.
1. MovechokelevertoOFFposition.
2. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel. 2. Cleanfuelline;fill tankwithclean,
freshgasoline.
3. Waterordirt infuelsystem. 3. Drainfueltank.Refillwith
freshfuel.
4. Carburetoroutofadjustment. 4. ContactMTDServiceCenter.
Engine overheats 1 carburetornotadjustedproperly, li Contact MTD serViCeCenter:
Excessive 1. Loosepartsordamagedauger.
Vibration
Stopengineimmediatelyand
disconnectsparkplugwire.Tighten
all boltsandnuts.If vibration
continues,haveunitservicedbya
MTDServiceCenter.
Unitfails 1. Drivecontrolcablein needofadjust- 1. Adjustdrivecontrolcable.Referto
to propel itself merit. "MakingAdjustments".
2. Drivebeltlooseor damaged. 2. Replacedrivebelt.
Unitfails 1. Chuteassembyclogged 1. Stopengineimmediatelyand
to d schamesnow I disconnectsparkplugwire•Clean
chuteassemblyandinsideofauge_
housingwith clean-outtoolora
stick
2. Foreignobjectlodgedin auger• 2. Stopengineimmediatelyand
disconnectsparkplugwire•
Removeobjectfromaugerwith
clean-outtoolora stick•
3 Augercontro cabe nneedofadjust- 3 R_^_.....L_,_uu_^.... L,_,,uu"..... _le_L'r..... u,
ment
• page11.
4 Augerbet ooseor damaged
• " I 4. Referto Maintenancesection
5 Shearp n(s)sheared
5. Replacewithnewshearpin(s)•
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Trouble:
NOTE:This section
addressesminor
serviCeissues:For
furtherdetails, Contact
aMTD authorized
service center orcall
1(800) 800-7310for
assistance
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