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PART

NO.

NO.

N° DE

N° DE

RÉF

PIÈCE

DE SCRIP TION

DE SCRIP TION

1

684-04106A

En gage ment  Han dle  As sem bly  RH

Poignée d’entraînement CD

2

746-0778

“Z” Fit ting

Extrémité en «Z»

3

731-04894A

Lock Plate

Palastre de serrure

4

711-04287

Pivot Rod

Tige du pivot

5

735-0199A

Rub ber  Bumper

Pare - chocs en caou tchouc

6

732-0437

Com pres sion  Spring

Ressort de com pres sion

7

731-04896

Clutch Lock Cam

Came

8

712-04081A

Shoul der Nut 1/4-20

Écrou à épaulement 1/4-20

9

725-04214

Wire Har ness (w/o heated grips)

Faisceau de fils (sans poignées chauffées)

725-04216A

Wire Har ness (w/ heated grips)

Faisceau de fils (avec poignées chauffées)

10

725-1649

Socket

Douille

11

720-0274

Grip

Poignée

12

710-1233

Oval C-Sunk Hd Screw 10-24 x 1.375

Vis 10-24 x 1,375

13

738-04122

Shoul der Screw 1/4-20 x 1.345

Vis à épaulement 1/4-20 x 1,345

14

710-1026

Taptite Screw 1/4-20 x 1.75

Vis taraudée 1/4-20 x 1,75

15

749-04141

Up per  Han dle  RH

Guidon supérieur CD

16

710-0449

Car riage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.25

Boulon ordi naire 5/16-18 x 2,25

17

720-04039

Shift Knob - Black

Bou ton - noir

720-04045

Shift Knob - Yel low

Bou ton - jaune

18

631-04124

Han dle Panel Ass'y - Yel low

Panneau de bord - jaune

631-04128

Han dle Panel Ass'y - Black

Panneau de bord - noir (avec  en sem ble commande

(w/chute con trol le ver)

de la goulotte à 4 fonctions)

19

731-04876

Lens

Lentille

20

725-04213

Lamp #1295

Ampoulle no. 1295

21

631-04134

RH Clutch Lock Han dle Ass'y

Sup port de la verrou d’embrayage CD

22

712-0161

Hex Ins. Nut #10-24

Écrou à six pans no 10-24

23

712-04064

Hex L-Flanged Nut 1/4-20 Gr. F Ny lon

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

24

732-0193

Com pres sion Spring .38 ID x .88 Lg

Ressort de com pres sion 0,38 DI x 0,88 po de lg.

25

790-00130

Shift Le ver

Lev ier de changement de la vitesse

26

790-00140

Panel Sup port

Sup port de panneau de bord

27

738-04125

Shoul der Screw .374 Dia. x 1.05 Lg.

Vis à épaulement 0,374 dia. x 1,05 po de lg.

28

711-0677

Ad just ment  Fer rule

Virole de réglage

29

747-04284

Up per Shift Rod

Tige de commande supérieur

30

750-04314

Shift Rod Con nec tor

Raccord - Tige de commande

31

714-0104

Int. Cot ter Pin .072 x 1.13" Lg.

Goupille fendue int. 0,072 x 1,13 po de lg.

34

790-00131

Bracket: Chute Con trol

Sup port 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 Con trol As sem bly

Ens.- commande de la goulotte à 4 fonctions

37

749-04142

Up per  Han dle  LH

Goulotte supérieur CG

38

710-04326

Screw #8-16 x .50

Vis no. 8-16 x 0,50

39

732-04219

Spring: Clutch Lock

Ressort de la verrou d’embrayage

40

731-04913

Steer ing  Con trol

Commande d’orientation

41

738-04126

Pin 3/16

Goupille 3/16

42

716-04036

E Ring

Bague en «E»

43

631-04133

LH Clutch Lock Han dle Ass'y

Sup port de la verrou d’embrayage CG

44

684-04105

En gage ment  Han dle  As sem bly  LH

Poignee d’entraînement CG

45

747-04266

LowerShift Con trol Rod 

Tige de commande inférieur

46

720-0284

Han dle  Knob  As sem bly

Bou ton

47

736-0451

Sad dle Wash. .320 ID x .937 OD

Rondelle selle 0,320 DI x 0,937 DE

48

712-04063

Flange Locknut 5/16-18 Gr. F Ny lon

Contre-écrou à embase 5/16-18 Qual. F ny lon

49

732-04205

Shift Arm

Bras de commande

50

726-0135

Cap Speed Nut 5/16" Rod

Écrou rapide 5/16

51

736-0509

Washer (spe cial)

Rondelle - spéciale

52

710-0726

Hex Wash HD AB Tap Scr 5/16 x .75

Vis taraudée 5/16 x 0,75

53

749-04138

Lower Han dle

Guidon inférieur

54

710-04354

Screw 1/4-20 x .375

Vis 1/4-20 x 0,375

55

725-1757

Heat Grip

Poignées chauffées

56

710-0837

Screw #10-16 x .625

Vis no. 10-16 x 0,625

57

732-04238

Tor sion Spring .8156 x .3038

Ressort de tor sion 0,8156 x 0,3038

58

736-0463

Flat Washer .25 ID x .630 OD x .0515

Rondelle plate 0,25 DI x 0,630 DE x 0,0515

59

736-0262

Flat Washer .385 ID x .870 OD x .092

Rondelle plate 0,385 DI x 0,870 DE x 0,092

60

712-0693

Jam Nut 15/32-32

Écrou 15/32-32

61

716-0398

Tog gle Switch Lock Ring

Bague - commutateur à culbuteur

62

736-0226

Flat Washer .474 x .879 x .064

Rondelle plate 0,474 x 0,879 x 0,064

63

725-1756

Tog gle Switch 2 po si tion sin gle throw

Commutateur à culbuteur

31A-5002

9.8.04

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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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