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Four- Way Chute Control™ 

This four-way control lever is meant to control the 
direction and distance of snow discharge from the 
chute. Press the button on the knob and turn it left or 
right to rotate the chute to the 

direction

 that snow will be 

thrown. Tilt the lever forward to decrease the 

distance

 

snow will be thrown, and backwards to increase 
distance.

Shift Lever 

The shift lever is located in the center 
of the handle panel and is used to 
determine ground speed and direction 
of travel. It can be moved into any of 
eight positions. 

IMPORTANT: 

 Always release drive 

control before changing speeds. 

Forward:

 Your snow thrower has six 

forward (F) speeds, with position 
number one (1) being the slowest 
speed.

Reverse:

 Your snow thrower has two 

reverse (R) speeds, with position 
number one (1) being the slower speed.

Headlight

The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.

Clean-Out Tool

The clean-out tool is designed to clear a clogged chute. 
Refer to page

 

11

 

for instructions on how to properly use 

it.

Wheel Steering Control

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. 

Skid Shoe

The skid shoe position is determined by the condition of 
the ground from where snow has to be removed. Higher 
the snow level, lower will be the skid shoe level. Adjust 
it accordingly. Refer to 

Skid Shoe Adjustment 

on page 7.

Before Starting Engine

Oil

The engine was shipped with oil in the engine. Check 
oil level before each operation to ensure adequate oil in 
the engine. Refer to instructions on page 13.

Gas

1.

Store gasoline in a clean, approved container and 
keep the cap in place on the container.

2.

Make sure that the container from which you pour 
the gasoline is clean and free from rust or other 
foreign particles.

3.

A plastic cap is provided inside the fuel fill opening 
to protect the tank during manufacturing. Remove 
and discard. Use the threaded fuel tank cap to 
close after fill-up.

4.

Always fill the fuel tank outdoors and use a funnel 
or spout to prevent spilling

5.

Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded grade 
automotive gasoline. 

6.

Never fill the fuel tank completely. Fill the tank to 
within 1/2" from the top to provide space for 
expansion of fuel.

7.

Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine.

8.

At the end of the job, empty the fuel tank if the snow 
thrower is not going to be used for 30 days or 
longer. See off-season storage instructions on 
page 18.

To Start Engine

Electric Starter

Before starting, make sure that the engine has suffi-
cient oil. The snow thrower engine is equipped with a 
120 volt A.C. electric starter and recoil starter. The 
electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power 
cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 volt 
AC household current. Follow all instructions carefully. 

Cold Start

NOTE: 

If the unit shows any sign of motion (drive or

augers) with the clutch grips disengaged, shut the
engine off immediately.

 

Readjust as instructed in the

“Final Adjustments” section of the Assembly
Instructions.

WARNING: 

Never use your hand to clear a 

clogged chute. Shut off engine and remain 
behind handles until all moving parts have 
stopped before unclogging.Use the clean-out 
tool or a stick to unclog.

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1

 2

 F

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4

5

R2

R1

 R

WARNING: 

Gasoline is flammable; use 

caution when handling or storing it. 

WARNING: 

Do not fill fuel tank while the 

snow thrower is running, when it is hot or when 
it is in an enclosed area.

WARNING: 

Keep your snow thrower away 

from any open flame or an electrical spark and 
do not smoke while filling the fuel tank.

WARNING: 

Be sure 

no one other than the 

operator 

is standing near the snow thrower 

while starting or operating. 

Do not operate

 this 

snow thrower unless the chute assembly has 
been properly installed and is secured.

Summary of Contents for 5KL

Page 1: ...e local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the...

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Page 3: ...which could become entangled in moving parts Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces 4 Use a grounded three wire extension cord and receptacle for all units with electric start...

Page 4: ...e the clean out tool provided to unclog the discharge opening Do not unclog chute assembly while engine is running Before unclogging shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts ha...

Page 5: ...r handles Figure 1 2 Tighten two handle knobs firmly to secure the upper handle to the lower handles See Figure 1 3 Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of the lower shift rod Tap the conne...

Page 6: ...ated area start the snow thrower engine as instructed earlier in this section under the heading Starting Engine Make sure the throttle is set in the FAST position 4 While standing in the operator s po...

Page 7: ...ee Figure 6 2 Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoes are against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes 3 Tighten nuts and bolts securely Figure 6 Tire Pressure Pneumatic Tire...

Page 8: ...ntrol on the left handle and the augers will remain engaged Release both controls to stop the augers and wheel drive IMPORTANT Always release the drive control before changing speeds Auger Control The...

Page 9: ...her foreign particles 3 A plastic cap is provided inside the fuel fill opening to protect the tank during manufacturing Remove and discard Use the threaded fuel tank cap to close after fill up 4 Alway...

Page 10: ...pped 3 Push key into the ignition slot and snap in place Do not turn key 4 Rotate choke control to FULL choke position 5 Push the primer button while covering the vent hole Remove your finger from the...

Page 11: ...nterlock feature will allow you to remove your left hand from the auger control 6 When clearing the first pass through the snow control speed of snow thrower according to the depth and condition of sn...

Page 12: ...eason 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 rubbe...

Page 13: ...4 Replace friction wheel rubber if necessary Refer to instructions on page 16 5 Re attach frame cover to the snow thrower and put the equipment back to operating position Check Chute Cables Once a sea...

Page 14: ...o be level Replacing Shave Plate 1 After removing both skid shoes remove four carriage bolts and lock nuts which attach shave plate to the snow thrower housing See Figure 12 The shave plate and skid s...

Page 15: ...where it was earlier secured 7 Re install frame cover and flip the snow thrower back to the operating position 8 Wrap auger belt around the engine pulley 9 Re install belt cover with the self tapping...

Page 16: ...the gasoline from the snow thrower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap Move shift lever to the R2 position 3 Tip the snow thrower so that it rests on the housing Remove the self tapping scre...

Page 17: ...he adjustment proceed as follows 1 With the snow thrower tipped forward be certain to drain the gasoline or place plastic film under the gas cap if the snow thrower has already been operated remove th...

Page 18: ...ich leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage 1 Remove gasoline from the carburetor and the fuel tank to prevent gum...

Page 19: ...act service center Loss of power 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 hol...

Page 20: ...63 66 68 65 67 21 46 41 42 43 44 50 49 45 48 2 39 37 37 40 32 36 2 27 9 31 55 30 33 33 34 29 1 8 5 7 25 23 24 2 20 19 18 26 22 15 17 16 47 15 64 56 37 59 27 6 4 3 2 2 10 13 12 14 27 52 28 15 35 SECTI...

Page 21: ...172 Gearbox Assembly Complete 36 784 5580 Slide Shoe 37 710 0451 Carriage Bolt 39 790 00121 Shave Plate 40 684 04057 Impeller Assembly 41 717 04126 Worm Shaft 42 721 0327 Oil Seal 43 741 0662 Flange B...

Page 22: ...22 11 41 42 40 39 22 38 37 52 54 54 50 49 48 51 46 47 25 24 56 27 26 23 31 28 45 17 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 5 44 16 22 15 14 13 12 11 29 30 35 34 10 18 19 20 9 32 33 36 43 21 55 A 53 A B B Model 5KL...

Page 23: ...4864 Joystick Housing w Fasteners 33 753 04863 Knob Assembly w Trigger 34 790 00131 Joystick Bracket 35 710 04187 Hi Lo Screw 1 4 15 x 0 5 36 684 04116 4 Way Chute Control Assembly 37 749 04142 Upper...

Page 24: ...43A 43B 43C 43D 43E 43F 66 67 65 64 63 48 72 47 56 55 53 55 54 52 51 50 49 60 59 58 73 57 56 2 3 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...

Page 25: ...c Bearing Pin C 741 0600 Ball Bearing 42 618 04116 Drive Shaft Assembly A 711 04271 Drive Shaft B 713 04010 Sprocket C 714 0214 Key D 750 1177 Spacer E 618 0577A Planetary Carr Assembly F 717 1209A Ge...

Page 26: ...IT UNTIL ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE STOPPED BEFORE UNCLOGGING USE CLEAN OUT TOOL OR WOODEN STICK TO UNCLOG DISCHARGE CHUTE 777S32236 777I22334 777I22347 CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL CHUTE TILT DOWN CHUTE TILT...

Page 27: ...27 NOTES...

Page 28: ...tments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e MTD does not extend any warranty for products sol...

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