Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator’s Manual Single-Stage Snow Thrower — Model 2T5 shown — WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No.
1 To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing an MTD Snow Thrower. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be found at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer’s web site. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine.
Important Safe Operation Practices 2 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.
Safe Handling of Gasoline 5. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 6.
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute. To clear the chute: 1. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF! 2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have stopped rotating. 3. Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands. Maintenance & Storage 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING— ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running.
3 Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Snow Thrower • One 20 oz. Bottle 5W-30 Oil • Two Ignition Keys • One Chute Assembly • One Electric Starter Cord (If equipped) • One Snow Thrower Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Snow thrower features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all snow thrower models and the snow thrower depicted may differ from yours. 2.
2. Align the holes in the chute base with the holes in the lower chute and secure with the previously removed hex washer screws. See Figure 3-4. 3. Slowly pull the recoil starter handle up towards the eye bolt. 4. Slip the recoil starter rope into the eye bolt from the back of the snow thrower. See Figure 3-5. 5. Securely tighten the eye bolt and handle knob. Set-Up Adding Oil Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your snow thrower for information on adding and checking oil.
4 Controls & Features Auger Control Recoil Starter Handle Control Handle Chute Assembly Shave Plate Auger NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Snow thrower features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all snow thrower models and the snow thrower depicted may differ from yours. Engine Controls See the Engine Operator’s Manual for the location and function of the controls on the engine.
5 Operation Starting & Stopping the Engine Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute WARNING! Always keep hands and feet clear of moving parts. Do not use a pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are flammable. Refer to the Engine Operator’s manual packed with your log splitter for instructions on starting and stopping the engine. Engaging the Auger To engage the auger and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger control against the handle. Release to stop the auger.
6 Maintenance & Adjustments Adjustments Control Cable WARNING! Before Servicing, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, disengage the auger control. Stop the engine and remove the key to prevent unintended starting. Shave Plate To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place the machine on a level surface. The wheels, shave plate and auger should all contact the level surface. Note that if the shave plate is adjusted too high, snow may blow under the housing.
7 Service Replacing Belt To replace the belt follow these instructions and refer to Figure 7-3: 1. Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is empty. 2. Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt. Then tip the snow thrower back until it rests on the handles. 3. Slide a board up through the auger and through the chute to secure the auger in place. 4. Remove the belt cover by removing the two hex washer screws and one hex lock screw that secure it to the frame. See Figure 7-1.
Replacing Auger Paddles Replacing Shave Plate The snow thrower auger’s rubber paddles are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of excessive wear are present. 1. The shave plate is attached to the bottom of the auger housing and is subject to wear. It should be checked periodically. There are two wearing edges and the shave plate can be reversed. 2. Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is empty. 3. Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt.
9 Troubleshooting Problem Loss of power 14 Cause Remedy 1. Spark plug wire loose. 1. Firmly connect spark plug wire. 2. Vent in gas cap plugged. 2. Clear vent. Excessive vibration 1. Loose parts or damaged auger. 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Check for possible damage. Tighten all bolts and nuts. Repair as needed. If the problem persists, take snow thrower to an authorized service dealer. Snow thrower fails to selfpropel 1. Auger control cable out of adjustment. 1.
9 Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 731-08171 Shave Plate 954-04050 Belt V-Type 753-06469 Rubber Auger Paddle Kit (Includes 2 paddles and 12 hex washer screws) 731-05632 Key 946-04782 Clutch Cable 734-04063A 734-04585 Wheel Assembly, 7” (2M1 & 2S1) Wheel Assembly, 8” (2T5) Phone (800) 800-7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.
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 and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/ or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “MTD”). This warranty is in addition to any applicable emissions warranty provided with your product.