Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty L Single=Stage Snow Thrower m Mocleis 2N1 & 2P5 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.
1 ToTheOwner ThankYou Thank you for purchasing a Snow Thrower manufactured by This product has met the rigid safety standards Power Equipment Institute and an independent MTD LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual It instructs maintain persons prior to operating you how to safely and easily set up, operate your machine. laboratory. us directly.
2 ImportantSafeOperationPractices WARNING! This symbol could endanger all instructions points the personal safety and/or in this manual with these instructions out important before property attempting may result in personal When you see this symbol. safety instructions of yourself to operate which, if not followed, and others. this machine. Read and follow Failure to comply injury.
5. SafeHandling of Gasoline To avoid personal in handling injury or property gasoline. Gasoline vapors are explosive. damage is extremely Serious personal use extreme flammable a. Use only an approved b. Extinguish all cigarettes, Engine exhaust care and deadly and the 6. injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which Wash your skin and change clothes immediately. can ignite. 7. gasoline container. 8. cigars, pipes and other d.
14. Clearinga CloggedDischargeChute Hand contact with the rotating impeller According to the Consumer inside the discharge Life have the machine systems are working 1. SHUTTHE ENGINE OFF! 2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller stopped rotating. 3. Always use a clean-out Never tamper tool, not your hands. To avoid serious injury with safety devices. Check their proper regularly.
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear machine before attempting to assemble and operate. on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, assemble and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before WARNING-- WARNING-- WARNING-- Contact with the rotating WARNING--THROWN This machine WARNING-- machine is running.
3 Assembly & Set-Up Contentsof Carton One 20 oz. Bottle 5W-30 Oil Two Ignition Keys NOTE:This Operator's thrower features manual are applicable thrower depicted covers several models. to all snow thrower Snow 2. in this Tighten the wing knobs to secure the handle in place. See Fig. 3-2. models and the snow may differ from yours. NOTE: All references are from Manual may vary by model.
Adding Fuel Adding Oil WARNING! Use extreme gasoline. Gasoline care when is extremely vapors are explosive. handling flammable and the Never fuel the machine amount oil in the engine. You must be sure to fill the AUTION: engine may be shipped a small engine with The oil between the high and lowwith marks on _hl indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other the dipstick before operating.
Adjustments ChuteAssembly The pitch of the chute assembly snow is thrown. 1. controls Loosen the wing knob found the angle at which the on the left side of the chute assembly and pivot the upper chute upward or downward to the desired pitch, Retighten the wing knob before operating 2. Position the snow thrower, the chute assembly opening by using the chute handle to throw the snow in the desired 3-5. direction. See Fig.
4 Controls and Features Aug Chute Control Chute Assembly Primer Gasoline Throttle Control Electric Choke Control OU Drain Auger Figure 4=1 NOTE:This Operator's thrower features manual are applicable thrower Manual covers several models. may vary by model. Not all features depicted to all snow thrower Snow in this models and the snow order for the engine may differ from yours. ChokeControl Activating the choke control The key is a safety device.
Auger When engaged, the auger rotation draws snow into the auger housing and throws it out the discharge chute. Rubber paddles on the auger also aid in propelling come in contact the snow thrower as they with the pavement. AugerControl Located on the upper handle, the auger control engage and disengage against the upper is used to drive to the auger. Squeeze the control handle to engage the auger; release it to disengage.
Operation Starting the Engine l_lhllL moving parts. Do not use a pressurized starting ARNING! Always keep hands and feet clear of fluid. Vapors are flammable. Allow the engine NOTE: starting. operating 3. The engine to warm up for a few minutes will not develop Plug the extension cord into the electric the plastic shroud. Plug the other end of extension into a three-prong 120-volt, grounded, ventilated area. See Fig. 5-2.
RecoilStarter ToEngageAuger 1. engine is running. CAUTION! Do not pull the starter To engage the auger and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger control against the handle. Release to stop the auger. handle while the Engagingthe Drive Lift up slightly WARNING: To avoid unsupervised operation, running. never leave the engine engine unattended while Turn the engine off after use and remove offthe key ground unless the key is inserted into the ignition switch. 2.
Maintenance& Adjustments Adjustments 5_ WARNING! Before Servicing, inspecting the snow thrower, repairing disengage If the starter is difficult to pull, remove the spark plug and pull the handle several times to ensure that any oil trapped in the head is removed. or the auger control. Stop the engine and remove the key to prevent unintended starting. when it is removed and the starter handle is pulled.
Maintenance Lubrication Lubricate the pivot points extension spring at the end of the control on the control handle and the cable with a light oil once every season and before the snow thrower storage at the end of the season. is put into 0ff-SeasonStorage If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow the instructions below. 1. Store the equipment in a clean, dry area. 2. If storing the snow thrower rustproof the machine the snow thrower. 3. Clean the exterior 4.
7 EngineMaintenance Periodic _ inspection and adjustment high level performance the engine and remove the key before performing To prevent accidental start-up, shut off anyARNING! type of engine maintenance. of the engine is essential is to be maintained. if Regular maintenance will also ensure a long service life. The required service intervals and the type of maintenance to be performed are described in the table below. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occur first.
Changing EngineOil To ensure proper engine operation, properly and free of deposits. NOTE: Check the oil level before each use and after every five hours of operation to be sure the correct oil level is maintained. 1. Refer to Checking 1. Oil Level in the Operation Drain fuel from the tank by running fuel tank is empty. 2. Place a suitable Section gapped the spark plug must be Remove the spark plug boot and use a spark plug wrench to remove the plug, Fig. 7-3.
5. After the spark plug is seated, tighten wrench to compress with a spark plug the washer. NOTE:When installing a new spark plug, tighten 1/2-turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer. When reinstalling a used spark plug, tighten the spark plug seats to compress i_li,lb 1/8-to 1/4-turn after the washer. CAUTION: securely. A loose The spark spark plug plug must can become be tightened very hot and can damage the engine.
Service ReplacingBelt 1. Remove the belt cover by removing the five hex screws that secure it to the frame. See Fig. 8-1. 3. Route the belt around the engine 4. Push the belt over the bottom 5. Reinstall pulley. of the auger the belt cover removed pulley. earlier.
9 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Engine Fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 1. Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline. 2. Blocked fuel line. 2. Clean fuel line. 3. Key not inserted Engine running erratically/ inconsistent RPM (hunting or surging) Remedy all the way. 3. Insert key all the way. 4. Spark plug wire disconnected. 4. Connect wire to spark plug. S. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean spark plug, readjust 6. Engine not primed. 6. Prime engine five times. 7.
1 Replacement Parts Component l j Part Number and Description 731-1033 Shave Plate 954-04204 Belt V-Type 735-04032 735-04033 753-04472 Spiral Crescent Rubber Paddle 731-05632 Key 746-04237 Clutch Cable 951-10292 Spark Plug Replacement Kit (includes 4 crescents, 2 paddles and hardware) / / / Phone (800) 800-7310 to order replacement Parts Manual downloads are also available parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready).
MTD CONSUMER GROUP INC (MTD), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environment Protection Agency (U. S. EPA) Emission (Owner's Control System Warranty Defect Warranty Statement Rights and Obligations) EMISSIONCONTROLSYSTEMCOVERAGEIS APPLICABLETOCERTIFIEDENGINESPURCHASEDIN CALIFORNIAIN 2005 ANDTHEREAFTER,WHICHARE USEDIN CALIFORNIA,ANDTO CERTIFIEDMODELYEAR2005 AND LATERENGINESWHICHARE PURCHASEDAND USEDELSEWHEREIN THE UNITEDSTATES.
(4)Repair orreplacement ofanywarranted partunder thewarranty provisions ofthisarticle must beperformed atnocharge totheowner ata warranty station. (5)Notwithstanding theprovisions ofSubsection (4)above, warranty services orrepairs must beprovided atallMTD distribution centers that arefranchised toservice thesubject engines. (6)Theowner must notbecharged fordiagnostic laborthatleads tothedetermination thatawarranted partisinfactdefective, provided that suchdiagnostic workisperformed atawarranty station.
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canadaand/ or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "MTD").
