Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty L 500-Series Snow Thrower m L Style 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 It instructs maintain persons manual prior to operating you how to safely and easily set up, operate your machine. laboratory.
2 Important SafeOperationPractices 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. Read and follow this machine. Failure to comply injury.
5. SafeHandling0f Gas01ine To avoid personal in handling injury or property gasoline. damage Gasoline is extremely vapors are explosive. Serious personal use extreme flammable a. Use only an approved b. Extinguish 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. gasoline all cigarettes, can ignite. 7. container. 8. cigars, pipes and other d.
Maintenance& Storage 1. Donot modifyengine Never ta roper with safety devices. Check their operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance adjustment sections of this manual. 2. Before cleaning, with factory machine against the engine to starting. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness to keep the machine inspect Do not change operating machine the engine are certified to operate condition. may include the following Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.
3 Assembly& Set-Up Contents of Carton One Snow Thrower Two Replacement One Snow Thrower Manual Operator's One Tecumseh Manual Auger Shear Pins One Product Registration Card Engine Operator's Assembly Handle 1. Place the shift lever in the Forward-6 2. Observe the lower position rear area of the snow thrower both cables are aligned with roller guides before the handle upward. See Fig. 3-1.
3 Finish securing bracket chute control assembly to chute support with wing nut and hex screw removed earlier. Set-Up ShearPins See See Fig. 3-4. \ A pair of replacement auger shear pins and bow tie cotter pins are included with your snow thrower, Store them in your snow thrower's dash panel until needed. See Fig. 3-6. f " ! i!i Figure 3-4 4. Check that all cables are properly routed through guide on top of the engine. See Fig. 3-5.
TirePressure Before operating, Adjustments check tire pressure and reduce pressure in both tires to between 15 psi and 20 psi. NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the machine may not travel in a straight path and the shave plate may wear unevenly.
Auger Control carefully read and follow all instructions below. WARNING! Prior to operating Perform all adjustments to verify your your snow snow thrower, thrower is operating Check the adjustment 1. When the auger "up" position, should 2. control is released the cable should as follows: and in the disengaged have very little slack. It NOT be tight. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine. Refer to Starting the Engine on page 12. Make sure the throttle 3. safely and properly.
4 Controls and Features F Shift Lever Drive Control Chute Directional Control Auger Control Electric Start Button Gas Cap Chute Assembly Oil Fill Steering Trigger Control c, ,o oOU Engine Controls Recoil Starter Handle Electric Starter Outlet// Key Primer Control Choke Throttle /_ Control Skid Shoe Figure 4=1 Snow thrower illustrated controls and features are described below and ChokeControl in Fig. 4-1.
ThrottleControl The throttle control is located engine. It regulates will shut offthe on the rear of the the speed of the engine and engine when moved into the STOP position. Primer Pressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine's carburetor to aid in cold-weather starting. Oil Fill Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill. SkidShoes The auger control Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions.
ChuteClean-OutTool Chute Directional Control CHUTE DiRECTiONAL CONTROL CHUTE TILT DOWN clogged chute assembly. Shut offengine and remain ARI_IING! Never hands to clear behind handles untiluse all your moving parts have a stopped _1 before unclogging. The chute clean-out the auger [PUSH BUTTON i CHUTE ROTATE LEFT [PUSH BUTTON] CHUTE ROTATE RIGHT The chute directional control is located 2. Stop the engine 3. Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which the rear of the auger housing. 4.
Operation Starting The Engine 1. 6_ boot) is fastened opposite securely over the metal tip on the Make certain both the auger control and drive control are in the disengaged (released) position. 3. Move throttle up to FAST position. 2_ into ignition switch. that your home's wiring system. Ask a licensed electrician is a three-wire grounded if you are not certain. grounded current. It must be used with a properly three-prong avoid the possibility instructions starter.
ToEngageDrive ReplacingShear Pins 1. The augers are secured With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move shift lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two reverse (R) positions. snow conditions 2. Select a speed appropriate and a pace you're comfortable to the spiral shaft with two shear pins for the 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. If with.
6 Maintenance& Adjustments Maintenance Lubrication Engine GearShaft Refer to machine the Tecumseh for all EngJne manual packed wJth The gear (hex) shaft should your maJntenance. engJne or after every twenty-five ShavePlate and Skid Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom thrower are subject to wear. They should and replaced To remove when of the snow be checked periodically be lubricated at least once a season (25) hours of operation. 1.
AugerShaft Adjustments At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around and the flange bearings See Fig. 6-3. found Shift Cable the spacers at either end of the shaft. if the full range of speeds (forward achieved, and reverse) cannot be adjust the shift cable as follows: 1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward 2. Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. speed position. See Fig. 6-4. I __ o I............
DriveControl Chute Directional Control When the drive control position, is released the cable should and in the disengaged have very little slack. It should "up" If the chute assembly NOT be the chute control tight. 1. NOTE; If excessive slack is present in the drive cable or if the snow thrower's drive is disengaging intermittently operation, the cable may be in need of adjustment. Check the adjustment 1. With the drive control gently 2. forward. 2.
7 Service Belt Replacement 3. Auger Belt 4. 2. To prevent spillage, up and forward Remove the frame cover from the underside thrower by removing it. See Fig 7-3. auger belt, proceed so that it four self-tapping of the snow screws which secure place a piece of plastic wrap under the gas cap and tighten securely. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine removing pivot the snow thrower rests on the auger housing. To remove and replace your snow thrower's as follows: 1.
6. Remove the belt from around belt between the support the auger pulley, and slip the bracket and the auger pulley. DriveBelt To remove and replace your snow thrower's as follows: See Fig. 7-5. drive belt, proceed 1. Place a piece of plastic under 2. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. Refer to Fig. 7-1. the gas cap. 3. Remove the belt as follows. See Fig. 7-6.: a. Roll the auger belt off the engine b. Use a wrench right.
6_ Slip the drive belt offthe pulley and between wheel and friction disc. See Fig. 7-7. wheel friction 3_ Remove the frame cover from the underside thrower by removing four self-tapping of the snow screws which secure it. See Fig. 7-8. f / / Figure 7-7 Figure 7. Remove and replace NOTE: Engaging the belt. 7-8 belt in the reverse order. the drive control will ease reassembly of 4_ Examine the friction wheel for signs of wear or cracking. See Fig. 7-9.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Engine fails to start 1. Choke control Engine runs erratic Remedy not in ON position. 1. Move choke control to ON position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tankempty 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. or stale fuel. 4. Engine not primed. 4. Prime engine as instructed section. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace spark plug. 6. Safety key not inserted. 6. Insert key fully into the switch. 1.
9 ReplacementParts l Component Phone (800) 800-7310 Parts Manual to order replacement downloads are also available parts or a complete Part Number and Description 929-0071 Extention Cord, 1lOV 954-04050 754-0367 Auger Drive Belt Wheel Drive Belt 684-04159 935-04054 Friction Wheel Assembly Friction Wheel Rubber 925-04213 Lamp, 12.5V, 37.5W 738-04124A 714-04040 Shear Pin, 1.
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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").
