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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT:

READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT.

LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 2955, JEAN-BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS, LACHINE, QUEBEC H8T 1C5

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

769-09998

7/8/14

Single-Stage Snow Thrower

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Page 1: ...RINTED IN U S A OPERATOR S MANUAL IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE 2955 JEAN BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS LACHINE QUEBEC H8T 1C5 MTD LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 769 09998 7 8 14 Single Stage Snow Thrower ...

Page 2: ...of printing Review this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine its features and operation Please be aware that this Operator s Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models Characteristics and features discussed and or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models The manufacturer reserves the right to change product specifications desig...

Page 3: ...ochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 2 Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer garments Do not wear jewelry long scarves or other loose clothing which could become entangled in moving parts Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces 3 Use a grounded three wire extension cord and receptacle for all machines with electric start engines 4 Disengage all control le...

Page 4: ...ssembly Keep all safety devices in place and working 5 Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas 6 Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs 7 Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch Keep children away 8 Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel...

Page 5: ...w minutes to clear snow from machine and prevent freeze up of auger impeller 10 Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as a water heater furnace clothes dryer etc 11 Always refer to the operator s manual for proper instructions on off season storage 12 Check fuel line tank cap and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks Replace if ne...

Page 6: ... near rotating parts in the auger impeller housing or chute assembly Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury WARNING GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly v...

Page 7: ...on the backside of the carton Check for any cable ties securing the chute and remove if necessary Set Up Adding Fuel Oil Refer to the Engine Operator s Manual packed with your snow thrower for information on adding fuel and oil Assembly Positioning the Upper Handle 1 Remove the wing knob and carriage bolt from the top of the lower handle See Fig 3 1 It is not necessary to remove the shoulder screw...

Page 8: ... Using the four hex washer screws install the chute rotation control assembly See Fig 3 7 Installing the Chute 1 Remove the hex washer screws in the chute base See Fig 3 4 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 Fig 3 5 Hex Washer Screw Figure 3 4 Figure 3 5 Figure 3 7 Figure 3 6 ...

Page 9: ... bellow over the universal joint See Fig 3 9 Universal Joint Screw Screw Hex Lock Nut Hex Lock Nut Chute Rod Figure 3 8 Rubber Bellow Figure 3 9 Installing the Recoil Starter Handle 1 Remove the eye bolt and handle knob from the manual bag 2 Place the eye bolt and handle knob on the upper handle as shown in Fig 3 10 Do not fully tighten the hardware until instructed to do so NOTE The opening of th...

Page 10: ...ase it to disengage Headlight The headlight is located on the upper center of the control panel and is on when the snow thrower is running Chute Tilt Control The chute tilt control is located to the right of the control panel and controls the angle distance that snow is thrown Pull back on the chute tilt control to increase the angle distance and push forward to decrease the angle distance Chute R...

Page 11: ...d remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before using a clean out tool to clear the chute assembly 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 st...

Page 12: ...on and retighten the nuts and bolts securely 4 Tip the snow thrower back to the operating position and pull the starter handle a few times to see if it is difficult to pull 5 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 CAUTION Oil may come out of the spark plug hole when it is removed and the star...

Page 13: ...r for maintenance and adjustment information on your engine 1 To access the oil drain and spark plug it is necessary to remove the lower panel 2 Remove the three screws that secure the lower panel Remove the lower panel by lifting up on the panel to free the tabs at the bottom of the panel from the tab slots and then pull back See Fig 6 3 NOTE The bottom of the panel has tabs that help hold it in ...

Page 14: ... NOTE Installing the belt and belt cover may be easier if the auger control is squeezed against the upper handle a Route the belt around the drive pulley and under the idler pulley See Figure 7 3 b Route the end of the belt around the auger pulley and slide the pulley back on to the auger shaft It may be necessary to push down on the idler pulley to get the auger pulley under the belt keeper c Rep...

Page 15: ...eplacement rubber paddles to the auger using the hardware removed earlier Replacing Shave Plate 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 1 Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is empty 2 Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt Then tip t...

Page 16: ...able as shown in Maintenance Adjustments section 2 Replace auger drive belt Augers continue to rotate 1 Auger control cable out of adjustment 1 Adjust auger control cable as shown in Maintenance Adjustments section Snow thrower fails to discharge snow 1 Chute assembly clogged 2 Foreign object lodged in auger 3 Auger control cable out of adjustment 4 Auger belt loose or damaged 1 Stop engine and di...

Page 17: ... hex washer screws 746 04701 Clutch Cable 634 04585 Wheel Assembly 8 x 1 7 925 1629 Lamp 1156 Model 221 LHP 751 10487A Fuel Cap 951 10630 Key NOTE Download a complete Parts Manual refer to customer support on page 2 Be sure to have your model number and serial number ready Refer to page 2 for more information regarding locating your model and serial numbers ...

Page 18: ...rranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a The engine or component parts thereof These items may carry a separate manufacturer s warranty Refer to applicable manufacturer s warranty for terms and conditions The Powermore engine is not excluded under this agreement b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubrican...

Page 19: ...E RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURERS SERVICE DEALERS Belts light bulbs clutch parts friction wheels grass bags tires seats rider deck wheels and cutting blades are covered by a 60 day limited warranty Batteries are warranted against defect for 90 days at 100 of their value and 50 of their value for the period between the 91st day and the 120th day Fuses shear bolts and blade adapters are considered consumab...

Page 20: ...RAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE MTD Consumer Group Inc warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the outdoor equipment is 1 designed built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations and 2 free from defects in materials and workmanship that cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years The warranty period begins on the date the outdoo...

Page 21: ...nc demonstrates that the outdoor equipment has been abused neglected or improperly maintained and that such abuse neglect or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part That notwithstanding any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed and properly operating adjustment limiting device is still eligible for warranty coverage Further the c...

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