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Assembly & Set-Up

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Contents of Carton

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One Snow Thrower

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One 20 oz. Bottle 5W-30 Oil

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Two Ignition Keys

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One Chute Assembly

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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.

NOTE: 

All references to the left or right side of the snow thrower 

are from the operator’s position. Any exceptions will be noted.

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 and flange lock nut below the wing 

knob and carriage bolt.

2. 

Pivot the upper handle into the operating position. Be sure 

not to pinch any of the cables in the process. See Fig. 3-2.

Installing the Chute

1. 

Remove the hex washer screws in the chute base. See Fig. 3-3. 

Wing Knob

Wing Knob

Carriage Bolts

Figure 3-1

Figure 3-2

Figure 3-3

Summary of Contents for 2T5 shown

Page 1: ...ance Service Troubleshooting Warranty 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 R...

Page 2: ...hrower It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment It instructs you how to safely...

Page 3: ...chet 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 movin...

Page 4: ...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 unde...

Page 5: ...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...

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 wh...

Page 7: ...ences to the left or right side of the snow thrower are from the operator s position Any exceptions will be noted Assembly Positioning the Upper Handle 1 Remove the wing knob and carriage bolt from th...

Page 8: ...hown in Fig 3 7 Do not fully tighten the hardware until instructed to do so NOTE The opening of the eye bolt should face toward the back of the snow thrower Figure 3 4 3 Slowly pull the recoil starter...

Page 9: ...they come in contact with the pavement Auger Control Located on the upper handle the auger control is used to engage and disengage drive to the auger Squeeze the control against the upper handle to en...

Page 10: ...are not be covered by the warranty Adjusting the Chute 1 Rotate the discharge chute to the left or right using the chute handle See Fig 5 1 2 To adjust the pitch loosen the wing knob on the side of t...

Page 11: ...rter handle is pulled 6 Inspect the spark plug If it is wet clean off any oil before re installing Control Cable As a result of both the control cable and the auger drive belt stretching due to wear p...

Page 12: ...ft See Fig 7 2 Remove the auger pulley and the belt To replace the belt follow these instructions and refer to Fig 7 3 1 Route the belt around the drive pulley and under the idler pulley 2 Route the e...

Page 13: ...at a time so that the auger still attached can be used as an example for positioning and re installing the new auger 4 Secure the replacement rubber paddles to the auger using the hardware removed ea...

Page 14: ...Auger drive belt loose or damaged 1 Adjust auger control cable as shown in Maintenance Adjustments section 2 Replace auger drive belt Augers continue to rotate 1 Auger control cable out of adjustment...

Page 15: ...dy Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www mtdproducts com Component Part Number and Description 731 08171 Shave Plate 954 04050 Belt V Type 753 06469 Rubber Auger Paddle Kit I...

Page 16: ...following cases a Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty b Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch a...

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