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Page 1: ...pplicable 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 California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized ser...

Page 2: ...port Department or an authorized service dealer Copy the model number here Copy the serial number here _ff VITD LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OH 44136 330 220 4683 www mtdproducts com 800 800 7318 CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please doNOTretum theunit to the retailer fromwhereit waspurchased withoutfirstcontactingCustomer Support If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding th...

Page 3: ...ally when operating in reverse Preparation 1 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used Remove all doormats newspapers sleds boards wires and other foreign objects which could be tripped over or thrown by the auger impeller 2 Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet ...

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 have stopped completely 19 Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer e g wheel weights tire chains cabs etc 20 If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care a...

Page 5: ...wer 1 Raise the upper handle assembly in the direction shown in Figure 1 Align the upper handle with the lower handles Handle Knob f J 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 connector until it locks over the lower shift rod See Figure 2 NOTE If the conne...

Page 6: ...e the safety of the snow thrower In a well ventilated 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 position behind the snow thrower engage the auger 5 Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten 10 seconds before releasing the auger control...

Page 7: ...age bolts and moving skid shoes to desired position See Figure 7 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 o o h Position Position Low Position Skid Lock Nut Figure 7 TirePressure Pneumatic Tires The tires are over inflated for shipping purposes Check the tire pressure before operating the ...

Page 8: ...the auger control is engaged simultaneously with the drive control the operator can release the auger control 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 DriftCutters If Equipped Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow thrower in heavy drift conditions F...

Page 9: ...t 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 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 ins...

Page 10: ...eaches operating temperature Operate the engine at full throttle FAST when throwing snow Recoil Starter Make sure that the engine has sufficient oil and the auger and drive controls are released 10 ColdStart 1 Move throttle control to FAST position 2 Turn fuel valve on if so equipped 3 Push key into the ignition slot and snap in place Do not turn key 4 Rotate choke control to FULL choke position 5...

Page 11: ...ck 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 snow 7 To turn the unit left or right squeeze the respective wheel steering control See Figure 8 8 On each succeeding pass readjust the chute to the desired position and slightly overlap previous path 9 After...

Page 12: ...ngine and disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance or adjustments Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs Lubricati0n SeeFigure 10 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 A...

Page 13: ... is making contact with drive plate If it does not make contact adjust the drive cable refer to page17 and recheck the friction wheel 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 ChuteCables Once a season or every 25 hours of operation whichever is earlier check wheth...

Page 14: ...Skid Shoe 1 Remove four carriage bolts and lock nuts which attach two skid shoes to the snow thrower on two sides See Figure 13 Carriage Bolt Shave Plate _ Skid Shoe Lock Nut Nut Figure 13 2 Reassemble new skid shoes with the same hardware Make certain the skid shoes are adjusted to be level ReplacingShave Plate 1 After removing both skid shoes remove four carriage bolts and lock nuts which attach...

Page 15: ...g position 8 Wrap auger belt around the engine pulley 9 Re install belt cover with the self tapping screws removed earlier DriveBelt 1 Push idler counter clockwise and insert a Phillips head screwdriver in the hole on the idler as shown in Figure 17 This will release tension on drive belt Drive Belt Figure 15 2 Turn the shoulder screw a half a turn and slide it out of the mounting bracket See Figu...

Page 16: ...f any signs of wear or cracking are found 2 Drain 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 screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower 4 Remove bolt securing the right wheel and remove the wheel from the axle 5 Remove the four screws...

Page 17: ...tions to adjust the drive control To check the 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 the frame cover underneath the snow thrower by removing the self tapping screws 2 With the drive control released there must be 1 8 clearance between the fric...

Page 18: ...k or permanent damage may occur It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts of the engine such as the carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Fuel left in engine during warm weather deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems To avoid such problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer NOTE Also expe...

Page 19: ...now from gas cap Be certain vent hole is clear Exhaust port plugged 3 Contact service center Engine overheats Carburetor not adjusted properly 1 Contact service center Excessive vibration Loose parts or damaged auger 1 1 Drive control cable in need of adjustment 2 Drive belt loose or damaged 1 Chute assembly clogged Unit fails to propel itself 2 Foreign object lodged in auger 3 Auger control cable...

Page 20: ...SECTION 7 PARTS LISTFORMODEL 5ML 32 2 3 f 4 6 7 10 33 29 _8 16 17 24 25 28 27 21 53 60 54 58 62 41 63 66 2O ...

Page 21: ... Screw 5 16 18 x 1 750 Chute Adapter Carriage Screw 1 4 20 x 0 75 Clean out Tool Mtg Bracket Auger Housing Assembly 28 Flange Lock Nut 1 4 20 Flat Washer Gearbox Assembly Complete Ref No Part No 36 784 5580 37 710 0451 39 790 00118 40 684 04057 41 717 04126 42 721 0327 43 741 0662 44 718 04071 45 741 0663 46 710 0642 47 790 00087 48 721 0325 49 736 3084 50 715 04021 51 684 04108 52 784 5599 53 618...

Page 22: ...Model5ML 15 12 55 11 17 B 26 23 56 i L 27 31 J 32 33 53 5O 37 22 11 i i 22 ...

Page 23: ...ompression Spring Ref No 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 Part No 750 0963 714 0104 753 04864 753 04863 790 00131 710 04187 684 04116 749 04142 710 04326 732 04219 731 04954 738 04126 716 04036 631 04133 684 04110A 747 04266 720 0284 736 0451 712 04063 732 04205 726 0135 790 00156 710 0726 749 04138 Description Shift Rod Connector Hairpin Clip Joystick Housin...

Page 24: ...Model5ML 65 66 63 64 56 55 71 18 48 72 59 60 51 5O 53 52 2O 9 19 26 27 11 2 73 35 33 41A 41B _ _ _ c S 42_ _ 42H 42B_ ___442b 42G 24 ...

Page 25: ...isc Assembly Friction Wheel Disc Friction Disc Bearing Pin Ball Bearing Drive Shaft Assembly Drive Shaft Ref No B C D E F G H I J K 43 A B C D E F 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 PaA No 713 04010 714 0214 750 1177 618 0577A 717 1209A 736 0502 736 0336 717 1210A 717 1495B 716 0194 684 04066 710 1652 718 04070 618 04169 790 00011 735 0243B 79...

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Page 28: ...djustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e f g MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States its possessions and territories except those sold through MTD s authorized channels of export distribution Replacement parts that are not genuine MTD...

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