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Summary of Contents for 31AE6GKF500

Page 1: ...cablelocalor statelaws if any If a sparkarresteris used it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderby the operator In theStateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw Section4442of the CaliforniaPublic...

Page 2: ...www mtdcanada com 1 800 668 1238 Customer Support Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased without first contacting Customer Support Ifyou havedifficulty assemblingthi...

Page 3: ...l all moving parts have stopped before using the clean out tool to clear the chute assembly 3 WARNING This symbol points out importantsafety instructionswhich if not followed could endanger the per so...

Page 4: ...Stopmachineif anyoneentersthe area 7 Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling especially whenoperatingin reverse Preparation 1 Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentis to be used Removealldoorma...

Page 5: ...allcontrolleversandstopthe engine Waituntilthe auger impeller cometo a completestop Disconnectthe sparkplugwireand groundagainstthe engineto prevent unintendedstarting 3 Checkboltsand screwsfor prope...

Page 6: ...T The snowthroweris shippedwithoil andWITHOUTGASOLINE Afterassembly referto separateenginemanualfor properfuelandengineoil recommendations 1 Observethe lowerareaof the snowthrowerto be sure bothcables...

Page 7: ...er CAUTION Priorto operating your snowthrower referto AugerControl Teston page13 Readand follow all instructionscarefully and performall adjustments to verify your snowthrower is operating safely and...

Page 8: ...Driftcuttersshouldbeusedwhenoperatingthe snow throwerinheavydriftconditions Onmodelsso equipped driftcuttersand hardware areassembledto the augerhousinginverted See Figure3 7 Removethecarriageboltsan...

Page 9: ...ires The tiresareover inflated for shippingpurposes Check the tire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snowthrower Refer to the tire sidewall for tire manufacturer s recommended psi anddeflate or inflate theti...

Page 10: ...ntto itsfullest potential NOTE Fordetailedstartinginstructionsandmore informationonall enginecontrols referto the separate enginemanualpackedwithyour unit Shift Lever 6 The shiftleveris locatedon the...

Page 11: ...nds to clear aclogged chute assembly Shut off engine and remain behind handles until ail moving partshave stopped before unclogging Releaseboththe augercontroland thedrive auger controllock 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 12: ...uhavea groundedthree prongreceptacle proceed as follows 1 Plugtheextensioncord intothe outletlocated on the engine ssurface Plugthe otherendof extensioncord intoa three prong120 volt grounded ACoutlet...

Page 13: ...Test Performthe followingtestbeforeoperatingyour snow throwerfor the first timeandat the startof eachwinter Checkthe adjustmentof the augercontrolasfollows 1 Whentheaugercontrolis releasedandinthe dis...

Page 14: ...ustequallyon both sidesby workingonboth cables SeeFigure5 2 Figure 5 2 J Figure 5 3 Drive Control Shift Lever Whenthedrivecontrolis releasedandin thedisengaged up position the cableshouldhaveverylittl...

Page 15: ...even 1 Adjustskidshoesby looseningthefour locknuts andcarriageboltsand movingskid shoesto desired position SeeFigure5 4 or5 5 2 Makecertainthe entirebottomsurfaceof skidshoes areagainstthe groundto av...

Page 16: ...e a season removethe shearpinson auger shaft Spraylubricantinside shaft aroundthe spacers Alsolubricatethe flangebearingsfoundat eitherendof the shaft SeeFigure6 2 Augers Theaugersaresecuredto the spi...

Page 17: ...erpulley Reassemble augerbelt by following instructionsin reverseorder SeeFigure6 8 NOTE Do NOTforgetto reinstallthe shoulderscrew andreconnectthe springto the frameafterinstalling a replacement auger...

Page 18: ...drivebeltoff the pulleyandbetweenfriction wheelandfrictionwheeldisc SeeFigure6 10 7 Removeandreplacebelt inthe reverseorder Friction Wheel Inspection If the snowthrowerfailsto drivewiththedrive contr...

Page 19: ...he formationof fuel gum depositsduringstorage Do notdraincarburetorif usinga fuel stabilizer Wipeequipmentwithan oiledragto preventrust Removesparkplugand pouroneounceof engineoil throughsparkplughole...

Page 20: ...rburetor out of adjustment 4 ContactServiceCenter customer assistance Engine overheats 1 Carburetornotadjustedproperly 1 ContactServtceCenter Excessive 1 Loosepartsordamagedauger 1 Stopengineimmediate...

Page 21: ...hadjustments deck adjustments andnormaldeteriorationof the exteriorfinishdueto use orexposure d Servicecompletedby someoneotherthan anauthorizedservice dealer e MTDdoes notextendany warrantyfor produc...

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Page 23: ...D x 1 25 OD x 160 Hex Screw 3 8 24 x 1 25 Pulley Adapter Steering Cable Shaft Retainer RH Axle Spacer Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 Gr F Nylon Belt 5 x 35 0 Lg Hex Bolt t 4 20 x 62 Gr 5 Pivot Bracket Shift B...

Page 24: ...9 17 4 35 22 9 14 NOTE Housing maynot be exactlyas shown REMARQUE L habitaclepeut _tre legerement different 33 46 11 51 50 53 41 11 30 _32 _ 7 24...

Page 25: ...ar Plug 1 4 x 437 Oil Seal 75x 1 x 131 Flat Washer 76 ID x 1 50D x 03 FI Washer 510 x 1 120 x 060 Flange Bearing 75 ID x 1 00D x 925 Cupped Washer 345 ID x 88 OD x 060 Loctite Sealant 5699 Grease AIva...

Page 26: ...StylesH K L P Q With heated grips only Avec poign6es chauff_es seuJement 5 15 43 52 12 27 40 _ 24 _11 41 34 44 Model Number Numero de modele 31AE6GKF500 t Style 18 60 25 8 35 35 18 26...

Page 27: ...w 374 Dia x 1 05 Lg Selector Speed Cable Shift Lever Panel Support Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 25 Chute Crank Eye Bolt Special Knob 1 0 x 3 2 Push Nut 3 8 Rod Grommet Chute Crank Assembly Flat Washer 40...

Page 28: ...13 15 15 4 Way Chute Control Commande de la goulotte 4 fonctions 55 30 Manual Chute Control Commande de la goulotte manuelle 4 41 24 _ 12 11 28...

Page 29: ...p Screw 5 18 24 x 75 Flat Washer 25 ID x 63 OD x 0515 Flange Locknut 1 4 20 Gr F Nylon Knob Control Cover 2 Way Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 75 Spring Washer 390 x 625 x 012 Fig Shlder Spacer 310 x 995 x 1...

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