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P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. For US Customers: MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 For Canadian Customers: MTD Products Ltd., P. O. BOX 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 4J1 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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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.
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Maintenance & Storage odorless and deadly gas. Do not operate machine while under the influence of Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper alcohol or drugs. operation regularly. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do Disengage the auger control bail and stop engine.
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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. • Raise the upper handle in the direction shown in Snow thrower features vary by model. Not all Figure 1 until it clicks into the operating position. features discussed in this manual are applicable to all Make sure not to pinch or crimp the cable.
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SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Be familiar with all the controls on the snow thrower and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. Auger Control Handle Recoil Starter Gasoline Cap Primer Electric Starter(If Equipped) Spark Plug Access Discharge Chute...
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SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Before Starting • The electric starter is equipped with a grounded three-wire power cord and plug, and is designed to WARNING: operate on 120 volt AC household current. Read, understand, and follow all • Determine that your house wiring is a three-wire instructions and warnings on the machine and grounded system.
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To Stop Engine • Position the discharge chute opening by using the Chute Handle to throw the snow in the desired • To stop engine, turn ignition key counter-clockwise. direction. See Figure 5. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended.
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SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NEVER attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator’s manual. Shave Plate • To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place the unit on a level surface. See Figure 6. The wheels, shave plate and augers should all contact level surface.
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SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER • Reassemble new belt. Reinstall the belt cover. WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or Replacing Shave Plate inspecting, disengage the auger control bail and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts The shave plate is attached to the bottom of the auger have come to a complete stop.
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SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Key not in ignition switch or not in ON position. Insert key and turn to ON position Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline/ oil mixture as specified in the engine manual.
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SECTION 9: PARTS LIST/PARTS LISTS/LISTE DE PIÈCES DETACHÉES...
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PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION 684-04127 Lower Chute Ass’y (Incl. #37-40) En sem ble de la goulotte inf. comp. les nos. 37 ou 40) 710-04071 Car riage Screw 5/16-18 x 1.0 Boulon ordi naire 5/16-18 x 1,0 710-0451 Car riage Bolt 5/16-18 x .75 Boulon ordi naire 5/16-18 x 0,75...
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You can determine which drive pulley system your unit has by measuring this hole. Units with a 3/8” hole use these part numbers. Il est possible, en mesurant ce troum de déterminer quel système de poulie de transmission est installé sur votre machine.
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PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION 629-0071 Ex ten sion Cord 10 Ft. Corde à ralonge de 10 pi de lg. 710-0409 Hex Bolt 5/16-24 x 1.75 Boulon hex. 5/16-24 x 1,75 710-0627 Hex L-Bolt 5/16-24 x .75 Gr.
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MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-800-800-7310 MTD Products Ltd., P. O. BOX 1386, KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone: 1-800-668-1238...