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SECTION 1:  IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

WARNING: 

This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the

personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before
attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you
see this symbol—heed its warning.

WARNING: 

Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals

known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

DANGER:

 

This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with 

any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This 
machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety 
instructions could result in serious injury or death.

Training

1.

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 
machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to 
assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place 
for future and regular reference and for ordering 
replacement parts. 

2.

Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. 
Know how to stop the machine and disengage them 
quickly.

3.

Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this 
machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and 
understand the operation instructions and safety rules in 
this manual and should be trained and supervised by a 
parent. 

4.

Never allow adults to operate this machine without 
proper instruction. 

5.

Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan 
your snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material 
toward roads, bystanders and the like. 

6.

Keep bystanders, helpers, pets and children at least 75 
feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop 
machine if anyone enters the area.

7.

Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially 
when operating in reverse.

Preparation

1.

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to 
be used. Remove all door mats, 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 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 receptacle for all 
units with electric start engines. 

5.

Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed 
rock surfaces. 

6.

Disengage the control handle before starting the engine. 

7.

Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is 

running, except where specifically recommended in the 
operator’s manual.

8.

Let engine 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 container.

b.

Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other 
sources of ignition.

c.

Never fuel machine indoors. 

d.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the 
engine is hot or running. 

e.

Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before 
refueling.

f.

Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 
½ inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space 
for fuel expansion.

g.

Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.

h.

If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and 
equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5 
minutes before starting the engine.

i.

Never store the machine or fuel container inside 
where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light 
(e.g. furnace, water heater, space heater, clothes 
dryer etc.). 

j.

Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before 
storing.

Operation

 

1.

Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger 
housing or discharge chute. Contact with the rotating 
parts can amputate hands and feet. 

2.

The auger control handle is a safety device. Never 
bypass its operation. Doing so, makes the machine 
unsafe and may cause personal injury. 

3.

The control handle must operate easily in both directions 
and automatically return to the disengaged position when 
released. 

4.

Never operate with a missing or damaged discharge 
chute. Keep all safety devices in place and working.

5.

Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated 
area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an 

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Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 23: ...23 NOTES ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 27: ...27 NOTES ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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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