MTD L-Style manual Your Responsibility, Do not modify engine

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YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

Do not modify engine

To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor.

Notice regarding Emissions

Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.

SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR SNOW THROWER

DANGER

1.KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING IMPELLER AND AUGER. CONTACT WITH IMPELLER OR AUGER CAN AMPUTATE HANDS AND FEET.

2.USE CLEAN-OUT TOOL TO UNCLOG DISCHARGE CHUTE.

3.DISENGAGE CLUTCH LEVERS, STOP ENGINE, AND REMAIN BEHIND HANDLES UNTIL ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE STOPPED BEFORE UNCLOGGING OR SERVICING MACHINE.

4.TO AVOID THROWN OBJECTS INJURIES, NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE AT BYSTANDERS. USE EXTRA CAUTION WHEN OPERATING ON GRAVEL SURFACES.

5.READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL.

CLEAN-OUT TOOL

DANGER

AVOID INJURY FROM ROTATING AUGER - KEEP HANDS, FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY.

DANGER

NEVER PUT HAND IN CHUTE. CONTACT WITH ROTATING PARTS CAN AMPUTATE FINGERS AND HANDS.

SHUT OFF ENGINE AND WAIT UNTIL ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE STOPPED BEFORE UNCLOGGING.

USE CLEAN-OUT TOOL OR WOODEN STICK TO UNCLOG DISCHARGE CHUTE.

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Contents Two-Stage Snow Thrower Operator’s ManualTable of Contents Preparation Important Safe Operation PracticesTraining Operation Maintenance & StorageDo not modify engine Your ResponsibilitySecuring the Handle Assembling Your Snow ThrowerTire Pressure Know Your Snow Thrower Heated Handles Switch If Equipped Clean-Out ToolAuger Control Drive ControlBefore Starting Gas & Oil Fill-Up Operating Your Snow ThrowerStarting The Engine Recoil StarterTo Engage Drive Stopping The EngineTo Engage Augers Auger Control TestOperating Tips Chute Clean-Out ToolDrift Cutters on models so equipped Drift Cutter KitTire Pressure Shift Rod AdjustmentChute Assembly Chute Bracket Adjustment Shave Plate and Skid Shoes EngineLubrication Auger Belt Replacement Drive Belt Replacement Friction Wheel Removal OFF-SEASON Storage AugersTrouble Possible Causes Corrective Action Trouble Shooting GuidePage Parts List Styles H & K 12 24 35b 35a 731-2643 Clean Out Tool 12 15 634-04144 13 x 634-04151 MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for