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REF

PART

NO.

NO.

N° DE

N° DE

RÉF

PIÈCE

DE SCRIP TION

DE SCRIP TION

50

712-04064

Hex L-Flanged Nut 1/4-20 Gr. F Ny lon

Contre-écrou à embase 1/4-20 Qual. F ny lon

51

790-00062

Bear ing Washer 2.12 OD x .255 ID

Rondelle de roulement 2,12 DE x 0,255 DI

52

741-0919

Ball Bear ing 20 x 47 x 14:6204:DS

Roulement à billes 20 x 47 x 14:6204:DS

53

750-04230

Flg. Spacer .777 OD x .260 ID x .550

Entretoise 0,777 DE x 0,260 DI x 0,550

54

732-0710

Ex ten sion Spring .38 OD x 2.68" Lg.

Ressort d’extension 0,38 DE x 2,68 po de lg

55

710-0627

Hex L-Bolt 5/16-24 x .75 Gr. 5

Boulon hex 5/16-24 x 0,75 Qual. 5

56

756-04114

Pul ley  Half

Moitié poulie

57

754-0456

V-Belt 3/8-29"

Courroie trapézoïdale 3/8-29 po

58

710-0597

Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 1.00

Vis à tête hexagonale 1/4-20 x 1,00

59

790-00082

Idler Bracket

Sup port de tendeur

60

748-0234

Shoul der Spacer  .25 THK

Entretoise épaulée

61

732-0264

Ex ten sion Spring 3/8 OD x 2.50

Ressort d’extension 3/8 DE x 2,50

62

712-04065

Flange Lock-Nut 3/8-16 Gr. F Ny lon

Contre-écrou à embase 3/8-16 Qual. F ny lon

63

750-04303

Spacer .875 ID x 1.185 OD

Entretoise 0,875 DI x 1,185 DE

64

756-04113

Pul ley  Half

Moitié poulie

65

736-0247

Flat Washer .40 ID x 1.25 OD x .160

Rondelle plate 0,40 DI x 1,25 DE x 0,160

66

710-0191

Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 1.25

Vis à tête hexagonale 3/8-24 x 1,25

67

748-04053

Pul ley  Adapter

Adaptateur de la poulie

68

746-0956

Steer ing  Ca ble

Câble

69

790-00057

Shaft Re tainer RH

Retenue d’arbre CD

70

754-04050

Belt .500 x 35.00" Lg.

Courroie 0,500 x 35,00 po de lg.

71

710-1652

Hex Screw 1/4-20 x .625

Vis à tête hex. 1/4-20 x 0,625

72

712-0711

Hex Jam Nut 3/8-24 Gr. 2

Écrou blocage hex. 3/8-24 Qual. 2

73

736-0105

Cupped Washer .375 ID x .870 OD x .063

Rondelle creuse 0,375 DI x 0,870 DE x 0,063

74

629-0071

Extention Cord

Corde à ralonge

75

684-04014A

En gine Shroud (Troy Bilt)

Capot de moteur (Troy Bilt)

76

710-04082

Hex B-Tapp Scr. #10-16 x .75

Vis taraudée à tête hex. no. 10-16 x 0,75

77

712-3004A

Hex Flange L-Nut 5/16-18 

Contre-écrou à embase 5/16-18

31A-5003

7.19.04

22

Model

Wheel  As sem bly

De scrip tion

Tire

Rim

Modèle

En sem ble  de  roue

De scrip tion

Roue

Jante

31AE5GLF

634-v04145

16 x 4.8 x 8 LH X-Trac

734-2038

634-04173

31AE5GLG

634-04146

16 x 4.8 x 8 RH X-Trac

734-2038

634-04173

31AH5KLG
31AE5KLH
31AE6GLN
31AE6LHG
31AE6LHH
31AE6MKH
31AE6MKP

31AE5HQ

634-04136

16 x 6.5 x 8 LH X-Trac

734-2031

634-0069

31AE5LLH

634-04137

16 x 6.5 x 8 RH X-Trac

734-2031

634-0069

31AH5MLH
31AE5MLP
31AE5NQ
31AE5SQ5
31AH6MLH
31AE6MLO

31A-6AED

634-04144

13 x 4 Snow Hog

734-1732

634-04172

31AA6AHE

31A-6LEF

634-04141

16 x 4.8 Snow Hog

734-1530

634-04140

31AE6GKF
31AE6GKO
31AE6LKG

31AA6AKE

634-04142

15 X 5 Snow Hog

734-1859

634-04172

31AE6FEE

31AE6FHF

634-04141

16 x 4.8 Snow Hog

734-1530

634-04173

31AE6FKF
31AS6LCG

31AH6KLG

634-04135

16 X 6.5 Snow Hog

734-1525

634-0069

Summary of Contents for 500 series

Page 1: ...n U S A FORM NO 772C0708 7 2004 IMPORTANT Read safety rules and instructions MTD Products Ltd P O BOX 1386 KITCHENER ONTARIO N2G 4J1 carefully before operating equipment Operator s Manual 500 series Snowthrowers ...

Page 2: ...ns warranty and service Please refer to the engine manufacturer s Owner s Operator s Manual packed separately with your unit for more information CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased without first contacting Customer Support If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintena...

Page 3: ...ile performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 3 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 4 Use a grounded extension cord and receptacl...

Page 4: ...are and good judgment Call customer assistance for the name of your nearest servicing dealer Maintenance And Storage 1 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly 2 Disengage the control handle and stop engine Wait until the auger impeller come to a complete stop Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before cleaning ...

Page 5: ...bly Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting NOTE All references in this manual to the left or right side of the snow thrower is from the operating position only Exceptions if any will be specified Setting up the Snow Thrower 1 Raise the upper handle assembly in the direction shown in Figure 1 Align the upper handles with the lower handle 2 Tighten...

Page 6: ...handle panel into the cable guide located on top of the engine See Figure 7 Figure 7 Lamp Wire optional 1 Wrap the wire from the lamp down the right handle as shown in Figure 8 2 Plug wire into the alternator lead wire under the fuel tank See Figure 8 inset Figure 8 Chute Clean Out Tool 1 The chute clean out tool is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger housing for shipping purposes C...

Page 7: ...should not loosen the lock nut on the traction drive cable and unthread the cable one turn 8 If the wheels can still be turned when you engage the drive control loosen the hex jam nut and rotate the coupling end of the cable without turning the cable in one turn Recheck the adjustment and repeat if needed 9 Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached NOTE For further...

Page 8: ... 12 with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Maintain safety while learning about the controls and operating the unit Save this manual for future reference Figure 12 Drive Control Auger Control Lock The drive control is located on the right handle Squeeze down the traction control to engage the wheel drive Release to stop The drive contro...

Page 9: ...ean out tool is designed to clear a clogged discharge chute Refer to page 12 for instructions on how to properly use it Wheel Steering Controls The left and right wheel steering controls are located on the underside of the handles Squeeze the right control to turn right squeeze the left control to turn left NOTE Operate the snow thrower in open areas until you are familiar with these controls Skid...

Page 10: ...an be restarted only when it has cooled to a safe temperature a wait of 5 10 minutes is required 11 When the engine starts release the starter button and slowly rotate the choke to OFF position If the engine falters rotate the choke to FULL and then gradually to OFF 12 Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first and then from the switch box on the engine 13 Allow the engine to warm up for ...

Page 11: ... the drive is engaged NOTE This same lever also locks auger control so you can turn the chute crank without interrupting the snow throwing process 3 Release the auger control the interlock mechanism should keep the auger control engaged until the traction drive control is released 4 Release the drive control to stop both the augers and the wheel drive To stop the auger both levers must be released...

Page 12: ... your unit for all engine maintenance Lubrication Engine Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit Drive Mechanism Once a season or after every 25 hours of operation remove rear frame cover and lubricate any chains sprockets gears bearings and shafts with engine oil or lubricant spray IMPORTANT Avoid oil spillage on rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate Hex Shaft Once a se...

Page 13: ...to the snow thrower and put the equipment back to operating position Check Chute Cables Once a season or every 25 hours of operation whichever is earlier check whether the chute cables have slackened Adjust if necessary following instructions on page 17 SECTION 5 SERVICE ADJUSTMENT All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Ser...

Page 14: ... of wear and tear 1 Remove belt cover by removing the two self tapping screws that secure it to the snow thrower frame See Figure 17A 2 Take auger belt off the pulley as shown in Figure 17B Auger Belt 3 Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the housing Remove two self tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower and move the frame cover away See Figure 18 4 Hal...

Page 15: ...remove the screwdriver from the idler 9 Re install auger belt on the engine pulley 10 Re attach frame cover on the snow thrower frame and put the equipment back to operating position Re attach belt cover with two self tapping screws removed earlier Friction Wheel Rubber 1 Check the rubber on the friction wheel after 25 hours of operation and periodically thereafter Replace the rubber if any signs ...

Page 16: ...ch the belt cover Figure 25 NOTE If you placed plastic under the gas cap be certain to remove it Adjustments Drive Clutch Refer to the Final Adjustment section of the Assembly instructions to adjust the drive clutch To check the adjustment proceed as follows Drain the gasoline out of your snow thrower s engine and place a piece of plastic film under the gas cap to avoid spillage Tip the snow throw...

Page 17: ...st equally on both sides by working on both cables of each pair See Figure 27 Figure 27 SECTION 6 OFF SEASON STORAGE If unit is to be stored over 30 days prepare for storage as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Clean snow thrower thoroughly Lubricate as instructed in the Maintaining Your Snow Thrower section of this manual Store the snow thrower in a clean dry area Ref...

Page 18: ...ower 1 Spark plug wire loose 2 Gas cap vent hole plugged 3 Exhaust port plugged 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Remove ice and snow from gas cap Be certain vent hole is clear 3 Contact service center Engine overheats 1 Carburetor not adjusted properly 1 Contact service center Excessive vibration 1 Loose parts or damaged auger 1 Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Tighten...

Page 19: ... one hundred twenty 120 days from the date of purchase MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will replace the defective battery for the original purchaser for a cost of one half of the current retail price of the battery in effect at the date of return Full Sixty Day Warranty on Normal Wear Parts Normal wear parts are defined as belts blade adapters blades grass bags seats tires rider deck wheels and clutch parts ...

Page 20: ...K 43A 43B 43C 43D 43E 43F 66 67 65 64 63 48 70 47 56 55 53 55 54 52 51 50 49 60 59 58 57 56 2 1 30 42 41 43 34 35 33 6 45 18 1 4 69 68 46 1 7 20 9 10 24 23 27 26 22 21 25 14 13 12 19 8 5 15 11 16 1 17 44 61 38 36 39 40 71 16 17 1 37 31 32 28 29 71 73 72 74 3 75 77 76 ...

Page 21: ...88 OD x 060 Rondelle creuse 0 345 DI x 0 88 DE x 0 060 35 710 0627 Hex L Bolt 5 16 24 x 75 Gr 5 Boulon hex 5 16 24 x 0 75 Qual 5 36 684 04045 Support Bracket Friction Wheel Support de la roue de frottement 37 790 00096 Auger Cable Guide Bracket Support du guide de la câble de la tarière 38 748 0190 Spacer 513 ID x 1 0 Entretoise 0 513 DI x 1 0 39 736 0300 Flat Washer Rondelle plate 40 790 00054 Fr...

Page 22: ...8 04053 Pulley Adapter Adaptateur de la poulie 68 746 0956 Steering Cable Câble 69 790 00057 Shaft Retainer RH Retenue d arbre CD 70 754 04050 Belt 500 x 35 00 Lg Courroie 0 500 x 35 00 po de lg 71 710 1652 Hex Screw 1 4 20 x 625 Vis à tête hex 1 4 20 x 0 625 72 712 0711 Hex Jam Nut 3 8 24 Gr 2 Écrou blocage hex 3 8 24 Qual 2 73 736 0105 Cupped Washer 375 ID x 870 OD x 063 Rondelle creuse 0 375 DI...

Page 23: ...23 NOTES ...

Page 24: ...65 67 59 46 41 42 43 44 50 49 45 48 2 39 37 37 40 32 2 33 34 9 31 30 29 1 8 5 7 25 23 24 2 20 19 18 26 21 17 16 15 64 60 37 6 4 3 2 2 10 13 12 14 34 28 15 70 37 2 36 34 63 64 65 66 71 68 59 67 60 35 2 73 72 74 75 4 2 76 37 27 28 in po 30 in po ...

Page 25: ... 5 16 x 75 Vis taraudée 5 16 x 0 75 35 See Chart on next page Voir tableau sur la page prochaîne 36 790 00091 Reversible Slide Shoe Patin réversible 37 710 0451 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 75 Boulon ordinaire 5 16 18 x 0 75 39 See Chart on next page Voir tableau sur la page prochaîne 40 684 04057 Impeller Assembly Ventilateur 41 717 04126 Worm Shaft Arbre 42 721 0327 Oil Seal Disque de retenue d huile...

Page 26: ... 790 00117 618 04170 N A 24 684 04069 Ø 711 04285 790 00120 618 04171 731 04870 1 26 684 04071 Ø 711 04284 790 00121 618 04172 731 04870 2 26 684 04072 711 04284 790 00121 618 04172 731 04870 2 28 684 04073 Ø 711 04283 790 00118 618 04173 731 04870 3 28 684 04074 711 04283 790 00118 618 04173 731 04870 3 30 684 04063 Ø 711 04282 790 00119 618 04165 731 04871 1 30 684 04075 711 04282 790 00119 618 ...

Page 27: ...27 NOTES ...

Page 28: ...49 48 51 46 47 25 24 27 26 23 31 28 45 17 1 2 3 4 7 8 5 44 15 14 13 12 55 29 30 35 34 10 18 19 20 22 21 A 53 B B A 36 11 57 54 54 16 58 58 60 61 62 63 59 56 11 55 9 9 With heated grips only Avec poignées chauffées seulement 56 43 ...

Page 29: ...ment Ferrule Virole de réglage 29 747 04284 Upper Shift Rod Tige de commande supérieur 30 750 04314 Shift Rod Connector Raccord Tige de commande 31 714 0104 Int Cotter Pin 072 x 1 13 Lg Goupille fendue int 0 072 x 1 13 po de lg 34 790 00131 Bracket Chute Control Support de la commande de la goulotte 35 710 04187 Hi Lo Screw 1 4 15 x 50 Vis 1 4 15 x 0 50 36 684 04116 4 Way Chute Control Assembly En...

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