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Warning: 

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any uniiproved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable 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 service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, 
Ohio 44136-0019.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

PRINTED IN U.S.A

READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

IMPORTANT

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

06/21/2006

FORM NO. 769-01923A

Two-Stage Snow Thrower — H-Style

Summary of Contents for 769-01923A

Page 1: ...ined 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 service dealer or contact the service department P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 00...

Page 2: ...ining Your Snow Thrower Page 14 Off Season Storage Page 18 Troubleshooting Page 19 Illustrated Parts List Page 20 Warranty Back Cover DEALER LOCATOR PHONE NUMBER 800 949 4483 MTD LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OH 44136 www whiteoutdoor com STOP Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased without first contacting Customer Support Customer Support If you have difficulty a...

Page 3: ...o the top of the auger housing with a mounting clip The tool is designed to clear a chute assembly of ice and snow This item is fastened with a cable tie at the factory Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower WARNING Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before using the clean out tool to cle...

Page 4: ...e and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow 9 To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite Wash your skin and change clothes immediately a Use only an approved gasoline...

Page 5: ...ty devices Check their proper operation regularly Refer to the maintenance and adjust ment sections of this manual 2 Before cleaning repairing or inspecting machine disen gage all control levers and stop the 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 3 Check bolts and screws for proper tig...

Page 6: ... over the base 4 Close the flange keepers to secure the chute assembly to the chute base The flange keepers will click into place when properly secure NOTE If the flange keepers will not easily click into place use the palm of your hand to apply swift firm pressure to the back of each NOTE Two replacement auger shear pins and bow tie cotter pins are provided for your convenience Store in a safe pl...

Page 7: ...sily picked up and thrown by the auger causing personal injury or damage to the snow thrower The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory for shipping purposes Adjust them downward if desired prior to operating the snow thrower Refer to Skid Shoes on page 12 NOTE If you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel surface keep the skid shoes in position for maximum clearance be...

Page 8: ...s activated by rotating the knob clockwise Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine Throttle Control The throttle control is located on the engine It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when pushed down completely Primer Depressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine s carburetor to aid in cold weat...

Page 9: ...r the engine to start Remove the ignition key when the snow thrower is not in use NOTE Do not turn the ignition key in an attempt to start the engine Doing so may cause it to break Recoil Starter Handle This handle is used to manually start the engine Electric Starter Button Pressing the electric starter button engages the engine s electric starter when plugged into a 120V power source Chute Direc...

Page 10: ...sion cord always unplug the end at the three prong wall outlet before unplug ging the opposite end from the snow thrower Recoil Starter 1 Rotate choke control to FULL choke position cold engine start NOTE If the engine is already warm place choke control in the OFF position instead of FULL 2 Push the primer two or three times for cold engine start making sure to cover vent hole in the center of th...

Page 11: ... at the start of each winter Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows 1 When the auger control is released and in the disengaged up position the cable should have very little slack It should NOT be tight 2 In a well ventilated area start the snow thrower engine as instructed on the previous page Make sure the throttle is set in the FAST position 3 While standing in the operator s posit...

Page 12: ...ground can be adjusted For close snow removal move the skid shoes upward on the auger housing Move the skid shoes downward on the auger housing when area to be cleared is uneven 1 Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four lock nuts and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to desired position See Figure 15 2 Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoes are against the ground to avoid uneven w...

Page 13: ...of adjustment Proceed as follows 5 Loosen the lower hex nut on the drive cable bracket See Figure 6 6 Position the bracket upward to provide more slack or downward to increase cable tension 7 Retighten the lower hex nut Chute Bracket Adjustment If the spiral at the bottom of the chute directional control is not fully engaging with the chute assembly the chute bracket can be adjusted To do so 1 loo...

Page 14: ...ft At least once a season remove the shear pins on auger shaft Spray lubricant inside shaft around the spacers Also lubricate the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft See Figure 15 Gear Case The auger gear case has been filled with grease at the factory If disassembled for any reason lubricate with two ounces of grease Part Number 737 0168 NOTE Do not overfill the gear case Damage to t...

Page 15: ...m around the auger pulley and slip the belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley Reassemble auger belt by following instructions in reverse order NOTE Do NOT forget to reinstall the shoulder screw and reconnect the spring to the frame after installing a replacement auger belt NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils a...

Page 16: ...e gasoline from the snow thrower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing 2 Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self tapping screws which secure it 3 a Grasp the idler pulley and pivot it toward the right b Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley c Lift the drive ...

Page 17: ...wnward and to the left before carefully sliding the friction wheel assembly off the shaft NOTE If you re replacing the friction wheel assembly as a whole discard the worn part and slide the new part onto the hex shaft Follow the steps above in reverse order to reassemble components If you re disassem bling the friction wheel and replacing only the rubber ring proceed as follows 4 Remove the four s...

Page 18: ...s and will cause serious starting problems 1 Run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and it stops due to lack of fuel Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine WARNING Never use engine or carbu retor cleaning products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur 2 Remove the spark plug and pour one 1 ounce of engine oil through the spark plug hole into the cylinder Cover spark plug hole wi...

Page 19: ...ice Center 1 Carburetor not adjusted properly Loss of power 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Remove ice and snow from gas cap Be certain vent hole is clear 3 Contact White Outdoor Service Center 1 Spark plug wire loose 2 Gas cap vent hole plugged 3 Exhaust port plugged Unit fails to propel itself 1 Adjust drive control cable Refer to Making Adjustments 2 Replace drive belt 1 Drive control c...

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Page 21: ... 1 85 OD 24 756 0981B Flat Pulley Idler 2 75 OD 25 790 00075 Housing Bearing 1 85 ID 26 790 00080A Bracket Auger Idler w Brake 27 618 04171 Gearbox Assembly Auger 24 28 684 04069 Housing Assembly Auger 24 29 684 04107 Spiral Assembly LH 30 684 04108 Spiral Assembly RH 31 731 04870 Spacer 1 25 OD x 75 ID x 1 00 32 736 0188 Washer Flat 76 x 1 49 x 06 33 741 0493A Bushing Flange 80 ID x 91 OD 34 790 ...

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Page 23: ...5 16 18 2 25 24 710 1260A Screw 5 16 18 0 75 Gr5 25 714 0104 Pin Cotter 072 x 1 13 26 720 0201A Crank Knob 1 0 Dia x 3 2 Black 27 720 0284 Knob Assembly Wing Nut 5 16 18 28 726 0100 Cap Push 3 8 Rod 29 735 0234 Grommet 44 ID x 94 OD x 50 30 736 0185 Washer Flat 375 x 738 x 063 31 725 1649 Light Socket 32 747 04263 Eye Bolt Chute Crank 33 749 04138 Handle Lower 34 749 04141 Handle Upper RH 35 749 0...

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Page 25: ... 0625 Roller Cable 31 790 00096 Front Guide Bracket Auger Cable 32 790 00180 Frame 33 790 00206A Guide Bracket Auger Cable 34 790 00207A Guide Bracket Drive Cable 35 790 00226 Cover Frame 36 See Chart Wheel Assembly 37 731 04873 Spacer 1 25 x 75 x 3 0 38 738 04168 Axle 75 x 22 39 741 0919 Ball Bearing 40 710 0106 Hex Screw 1 4 20 1 25 Gr5 41 710 0191 Hex Screw 3 8 24 1 25 Gr8 42 710 04520 Hex Scre...

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Page 28: ... 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 sold or exported outside of the United States its possessions and territories except those sold through MTD s authorized channels of export distribution f Replacement parts that are not genuine MTD parts g Transportation charges and serv...

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