Operator`s manual

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Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any uniiproved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).

If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law

(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester

for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland,

Ohio 44136-0019.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

IMPORTANT

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

PRINTED IN U.S.A

06/22/2006

FORM NO. 769-01275D

Two-Stage Snow Thrower — E, F Style

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Summary of content (28 pages)

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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL Two-Stage Snow Thrower — E, F Style IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any uniiproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arreste
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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 Safety Labels....................................................... 3 Safe Operation Practices.................................... 4 Setting Up Your Snow Thrower........................... 6 Operating Your Snow Thrower............................
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 2 Safe Operation Practices WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Operation Maintenance & Storage 1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet. 2. The auger/impeller control lever is a safety device. Never bypass its operation. Doing so makes the machine unsafe and may cause personal injury. 3.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 5 1 2 Setting Up Your Snow Thrower NOTE: Reference to right and left side of the machine are observed from the operating position. NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Snow thrower features vary by model. Not all features discussed in this manual are applicable to all snow thrower models. 1. Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to be sure both cables are aligned with roller guides before pivoting the handle upward. 3 2.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 5. Remove the flat washer and hairpin clip from the end of the chute directional control. 5 Insert the end of the chute directional control into the lower bracket and secure with the flat washer and hairpin clip just removed. If necessary, the lower bracket can be adjusted. Refer to Chute Bracket Adjustment. on Page 13.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 4 Operating Your Snow Thrower Know Your Snow Thrower 3HIFT ,EVER $RIVE #ONTROL !UGER #ONTROL %LECTRIC 3TART "UTTON 'AS #AP #HUTE !SSEMBLY /IL &ILL #HUTE $IRECTIONAL #ONTROL #LEAN /UT 4OOL %NGINE #ONTROLS 2ECOIL 3TARTER (ANDLE %LECTRIC 3TARTER /UTLET 0RIMER )GNITION +EY WARNING Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. Use extreme care when handling gasoline.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Auger Control Chute Directional Control !5'%2 #/.42/, #(54% $)2%#4)/.!, #/.42/, $)3#(!2'% ,%&4 $)3#(!2'% 2)'(4 !$*534!",% #(54% 4),4 '/ The chute directional control is located on left side of the snow thrower. To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute directional control as follows: • Crank clockwise to discharge to the left. The auger control is located on the left handle.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Gas & Oil Fill-Up WARNING Read, understand, and follow all instructions 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.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Chute Clean-Out Tool The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Should snow and ice become lodged in the chute assembly during operation, proceed as follows to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening: 1. Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control. To Engage Augers 1. To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger control against the left handle.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 4 Making Adjustments Auger Control Refer to Auger Control Test on Page 11 to adjust the auger control. Shift Cable If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to the figures to the right and adjust the shift cable as follows: 1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position. 2. Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. See Figure 3. 3. Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable. 4.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 4 Skid Shoes The space between the skid shoes and the ground can be adjusted. See Figure 6. • For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid shoes higher on the auger housing. • Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared is uneven, such as a gravel driveway. Making Adjustments To adjust the skid shoes: 1. Loosen the four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage bolts. Move skid shoes to desired position. 2.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 5 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower Engine Refer to the separate Tecumseh Engines manual packed with your unit for all engine maintenance. Lubrication Engine Refer to the separate Tecumseh Engines manual packed with your unit for all engine lubrication instructions. Gear Shaft The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation. 1. Remove the lower frame cover by removing the two screws which secure it. 2.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Auger Belt Replacement 1 To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. NOTE: Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. 2. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 5 Augers 1 • The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and cotter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. Refer to Figure 9. • Maintaining Your Snow Thrower If the augers will not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared. One set of replacement shear pins has been provided with the snow thrower.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 1 Friction Wheel Removal If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjustment on page 14 fails to correct the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced. Follow the instructions below. Examine the friction wheel for signs of wear or cracking and replace if necessary • Place the shift lever in third Forward (F3) position.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 7 Off-Season Storage If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, or if it is the end of the snow season when the last possibility of snow is gone, the equipment needs to be stored properly. Follow storage instructions below to ensure top performance from the snow thrower for many more years. Preparing Engine Preparing Snow Thrower NOTE: Refer to the engine manual for more detailed information on preparing the snow thrower engine for storage.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Problem Cause Remedy 1. Choke not in ON position. 1. Move choke to ON position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Engine not primed. 4. Prime engine as instructed in “Operating Your Snow Thrower”. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Blocked fuel line. 6. Clean fuel line. 7. Safety key not in ignition on engine. 7.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 1. 731-2635 Snow Removal Tool Mount 29. 684-04107 Spiral Assembly, LH 2. 684-04057 Impeller Assembly, 12” Dia. 30. 684-04108 Spiral Assembly, RH 3. 710-0347 Hex Screw, 3/8-16, 1.75, Gr5 31. 731-04870* Spacer, 1.25 OD x .75 ID x 1.00 4. 710-0451 Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-18, .750 Gr1 32. 736-0188 Washer, Flat, .76 x 1.49 x .06 5. 710-0604A Screw, 5/16-18, 0.625 33. 741-0493A Bushing, Flange, .80 ID x .91 OD 6.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 1. 631-04133 Handle Assembly, Clutch Lock, LH 27. 731-04869 Chute, Flange Keeper 2. 631-04134A Handle Assembly, Clutch Lock, RH 28. 746-04228 Cable, Speed Selector 3. 684-04105A Handle Ass’y, Engage, Black, LH 29. 746-0605 Houlder, Cable Barrel, LH 684-04110A Handle Ass’y, Engage, Yellow, LH 30. 747-04263 Eye Bolt, Chute Crank 684-04106B Handle Ass’y, Engage, Black, RH 31. 790-00202 Shift Lever 684-04109B Handle Ass’y, Engage, Yellow, RH 32.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Styles E & F 40 63 39 62 42 53 61 50 48 55 46 B 45 7 60 60 59 41 49 54 1 59 47 57 56 51 22 B 44 53 58 52 21 43 5 23 7 2 45 69 64 28 65 34 8 26 24 30 16 10 20 A 11 23 67 12 70 4 7 68 33 38 66 15 25 1 29 37 36 19 26 13 14 6 A 9 24 23 2 17 30 5 31 7 3 18 30 24 27 7 35 24 www.mymowerparts.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 1. 656-04025A Disc Assembly, Friction Wheel 2. 684-04153 Friction Wheel Assembly, 5.5 OD 37. 731-04873 3. 684-04154 Support Bracket, Friction Wheel 38. 738-04168 Axle, .75 x 22” 4. 684-04156 Shift Assembly, Rod 39. 741-0919 Ball Bearing 5. 710-0627 Hex Screw, 5/16-24, .750, Gr5 40. 710-0106 Hex Screw, 1/4-20, 1.25, Gr5 6. 710-0788 Screw, 1/4-20, 1.000 41. 710-0191 Hex Screw, 3/8-24, 1.25, Gr8 7. 710-0896 Screw, 1/4-14 x .625 42.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 NOTES 26 www.mymowerparts.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 NOTES 27 www.mymowerparts.
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. “MTD” warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.