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IMPORTANT !
Record the Model No. and Mfg.

Code which appear on your unit

in the space provided. You must

have these numbers, along with

the date of purchase, in order to

receive warranty or service.

DATE PURCHASED: -

Owner’s

Manual

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SET-UP

•

OPERATION

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MAINTENANCE

IMPORTANT
Read Safety Rules and
Instructions Carefully

Model Number

MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED
KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1
1-800-668-1238

XXXXXXXXXX

Serial Number

XXXXXXXXXXX

COPY DIRECTLY FROM THE UNIT.

PRINTED IN CANADA

OGST-702

SMALL

FRAME

TWO

STAGE

SNOWTHROWER

Summary of Contents for 31A-610

Page 1: ...e in order to receive warranty or service DATE PURCHASED Owner s Manual SET UP OPERATION MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully Model Number MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED KITCHENER ON N2G 4J1 1 800 668 1238 XXXXXXXXXX Serial Number XXXXXXXXXXX COPY DIRECTLY FROM THE UNIT PRINTED IN CANADA OGST 702 SMALL FRAME TWO STAGE SNOWTHROWER ...

Page 2: ... footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces 4 Use a grounded three wire extension cord and receptacle for all units with electric start engines 5 Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces 6 Disengage all clutch levers before starting the engine 2 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not...

Page 3: ...evices 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 in fluence of alcohol or drugs 7 Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch 8 Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces Stay alert for hidden hazards or ...

Page 4: ...otection frequently check all com ponents and replace with original equipment manufacturer s O E M parts only Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 6 Check clutch controls periodically to verify they engage and disengage properly and adjust if necessary Refer to the adjust ment section in this operator s manual f...

Page 5: ...5 CONTENTS OF THE HARDWARE PACK Lay out the hardware according to the illustration for identification purposes Part numbers are shown in parentheses FIGURE 1 CONTENTS OF THE HARDWARE PACK ...

Page 6: ...nd B have a chemical patch which sets after bolt is assembled 6 Pliers Two Wrenches or adjustable Two 7 16 Wrenches or adjustable Two 9 16 Wrenches or adjustable 3 8 Wrench NOTE The snowthrower is shipped with oil and WITHOUT GASOLINE After assembly refer to separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Reference to right hand or left hand side of mach...

Page 7: ...tings see inset figure 5 Insert Z fitting into hole in clutch grips See figure 5 3 Swing the left auger cable up making sure the cable is routed correctly in the cable roller guides located at the lower rear of the unit 4 Hold the end of the cable at the barrel so the ferrule turns freely without twisting the cable Thread the ferrule onto the Z fitting you may have to pull on the cable slightly to...

Page 8: ...otter pin G See figure 6A or 6B NOTE For front shift models insert the ferrule from the right side of the snowthrower NOTE Check to make sure all nuts and bolts on the control panel and all four bolts which secure the handles to the frame are tight ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY Hardware G 1 Place chute assembly over chute opening with the opening in the chute assembly facing the front of the unit P...

Page 9: ...ndle until the wire can be plugged into the alternator lead wire under the fuel tank See figure 11 FINAL ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS 1 The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted For close snow removal place slide shoes in the low posi tion Use middle or high position when area to be cleared is uneven See figure 12 Adjust slide shoes by loosening the four hex nuts and carriage bo...

Page 10: ...r house wiring system is not a three wire grounded system do not use this electric starter under any conditions If your system is grounded and a three hole recepta cle is not available at the point your starter will normally be used one should be installed by a licensed electrician When connecting the power cord always connect cord to starter on engine first then plug the other end into a three ho...

Page 11: ...l rope out slowly until it pulls slightly harder Let rope rewind slowly 7 Pull starter handle rapidly Do not allow handle to snap back Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle Repeat until engine starts 9 As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly rotate choke knob slowly to OFF position If engine falters return to FULL choke then slowly move to OFF position T...

Page 12: ...nding areas may exceed 150 F Avoid these areas 1 For most efficient snow removal remove snow immediately after it falls 2 Discharge snow downwind whenever possi ble The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly The sharper the angle the shorter the distance snow is thrown Slightly overlap each previous swath 3 Set the slide shoes 1 4 below the scraper bar...

Page 13: ...ent CAUTION Do not overfill the gear box damage to the seals could result Be sure the vent plug is free of grease in order to relieve pressure CHUTE CRANK WORM The worm gear on the chute direction crank should be greased with multi purpose automo tive grease AUGER SHAFT Remove auger bolts on auger shaft Oil or spray lubricant inside shaft See figure 19 ENGINE Refer to engine manual for engine lubr...

Page 14: ...rriage bolts are to the in side of the housing Tighten securely FRICTION WHEEL Check wear on friction wheel at least once a season Replace rubber ring friction wheel be fore clamping plates damage aluminum drive plate See figures 18 and 26 BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT WARNING Remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and ground Drain gasoline from the fuel tank or place a piece of plastic fil...

Page 15: ...lt Tip the snowthrower up and forward so that it rests on the housing Remove six self tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snowthrower Pull the idler pulley towards you and re move the drive belt from the pulley You will find the idler pulley in front of the en gine and under the belt cover that you removed earlier See figure 24 Slip belt between friction wheel and fric tion wheel di...

Page 16: ...re 18 6 Remove the six screws from the friction wheel assembly three from each side Remove the friction wheel rubber from be tween the clamping plates 7 Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the friction wheel assembly tighten approx imately 2 turns on each screw until tight It is important for the rubber to be assem bled symmetrically See figure 26 8 Slide the friction wheel assembly up onto th...

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Page 18: ...50 Boulon mecanique 5 16 18 X 1 50 19 710 1880 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 75 Lg w patch Boulon hex 5 16 18 x 75 po de lg avec pastille 20 710 3259 Hex Screw 5 16 18 x 1 75 Lg w patch Vis à tête hex 5 16 18 x 1 75 po de lg avec pastille 21 711 0677 Adjustment Ferrule Virole de réglage 22 712 0116 Hex Nut 3 8 24 Écrou hexagonal 3 8 24 23 712 0121 Hex Nut 10 24 Écrou hexagonal 10 24 24 712 0429 Hex Cent L Nu...

Page 19: ...ONENTS COMPOSANTS DU LOGEMENT DES TARIÈRES SIZE TAILLE STYLE STYLE AUGER HOUSING LOGEMEN T DES TARIÈRES LH AU GERS TARIÈRES GAUCHE RH AU GERS TARIÈRES DROIT AUGER SHAFT ARBRE DES TARIÈRES SHAVE PLATE PLAQUE DE ACLAGE WORM DRIVE ASS Y ENSEM BLE DE LA VIS SANS FIN 22 22 po PLAIN ORDINAIRE 684 0052B 605 5241A 605 5240A 711 1020A 784 5576 618 0152A 22 22 po SERRATED DENTELÉE N A N D 605 5252A 605 5253...

Page 20: ...ic EP NLGI 1 58F Graisse 41 732 0611 Extension Spring Ressort d extension 42 736 0167 Flat Washer 656 ID X 1 25 OD X 020 Rondelle plate 656 DI X 1 25 DE X 020 44 738 0281 Shoulder Scr 625 Dia X 170 Vis à èpaulement dia 625 X 170 PO 45 756 0178 Flat Idler Pulley Poulie de tendeur plate 46 784 5632A Auger Idler Bracket Support du tendeur 47 710 0841 Flat C Sunk HD Tapp Scr 10 X 75 Vis autotaraudeuse...

Page 21: ... lb Torque to 100 180 in lbs Couple de 100 180 po lb Hook spring from drive cable here Accrochez le ressort du câble d entraînement ici replaces ref 35 on certain models remplace la pièce réf 35 sur certains modèles Hook spring from drive cable here Accrochez le ressort du câble d entraînement ici ...

Page 22: ...13 Flat Idler 2 0 X 1 0 w flange Tendeur de plate 2 0 X 1 0 avec collet 22 756 0984 Pulley Half 2 0x3 8Vx 50 DD 5 5 5 7 HP Poulie 2 0x3 8Vx 50 DD 5 5 5 et 7 HP 22 756 0986 Pulley Half 2 0x3 8Vx 62 DD 8 to 11 HP Poulie 2 0x3 8Vx 62 DD 8 a 11 HP 23 710 1245A Hex Screw 5 16 24 X 88 Vis a tete hexagonale 5 16 24 x 88 24 710 0696 Hex Scr 3 8 24 X 88 Lg Grade 5 Vis a tete hexagonale 3 8 24 X 88 po de lg...

Page 23: ... 721 0263 Loctite Loctite 19 732 0264 Extension Spring 3 8 OD X 2 5 Ressort d extension 3 8 DE X 2 5 20 736 0105 Bell Washer 400 ID X 88 OD X 06 Rondelle Bell 400 DI X 88 DE X 06 Continued on next page Suite à la page prochaine 24 4 2 2 3 2 1 37 8 8 8 8 6 34 7 13 9 5 12 15 15 16 17 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 27 27 27 28 29 30 31 6 6 33 39 33 38 40 22 10 10 13 13 20 Torque to 13 foot pounds maximum Serre...

Page 24: ...2 16 5 x 4 8 Snow Hog 734 1530 734 1708 662 31AE642 634 0114 662 13 0 x 4 0 Snow Hog 734 1732 734 1713 662 31AE644 634 0114 662 13 0 x 4 0 Snow Hog 734 1732 734 1713 662 31AE646 734 1709 662 16 5 x 4 8 Snow Hog 734 1530 734 1708 662 31AE646 734 1709 499 16 5 x 4 8 Snow Hog 734 1530 734 1708 499 31AE660 734 1709 662 16 5 x 4 8 Snow Hog 734 1530 734 1708 662 31AE662 734 1709 662 16 5 x 4 8 Snow Hog ...

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