MTD E740F manual Off-season Storage

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Shift Rod

Assembly

Sprocket

Spacer

Pin

Friction Wheel

Assembly

Support

Bracket

Shaft

Screws

Friction Wheel Rubber

Hub

Screws

Friction Wheel Plates

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Off-season Storage

WARNING: Never store the machine or fuel container indoors where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on water heater, furnace, clothes dryer, or other gas appliance.

WARNING: Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors, away from an open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel. Fuel left in engine for extended periods deteriorates and will cause starting problems.

If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare for storage as follows:

Remove gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine.

Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops due to lack of fuel.

Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain, located below the carburetor cover.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust.

Remove spark plug and pour one ounce of engine oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. Cover spark plug hole with rag. Crank engine several times to distribute oil. Replace spark plug.

Follow the lubrication recommendations found in the Maintenance Section.

Always store the snow thrower in a clean, dry area. When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rust proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains, springs, bearings and cables.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Training Important Safe Operation PracticesPreparation OperationYour Responsibility Maintenance And StorageContents of Hardware Pack Attaching Chute Assembly Attaching Handle AssemblyAssembling Your Snow Thrower UnpackingUse Hardware D Attaching Shift RodHardware C Skid Shoe Adjustment Auger Control AdjustmentAttaching Control Cables Attaching Track ControlsAuger Drive Control Traction Control and Shift Lever AdjustmentKnow Your Snow Thrower Shift Lever Safety Ignition KeyChute Directional Control Skid ShoeOperating Your Snow Thrower To Stop Engine Recoil StarterTo Engage Track Drive To Engage AugersTraction Control Adjustment Auger Control AdjustmentChute Directional Control And Support Bracket Adjustment Shift Rod AdjustmentChute Assembly Skid Shoe AdjustmentMaintaining Your Snow Thrower LubricationServicing Your Snow Thrower Belt Removal And ReplacementEngine AugersDrive Belt Servicing Friction Wheel RubberOff-season Storage Problem Cause Remedy TroubleshootingPart Description Model E740FModel E740F Part Description Model E740F Part Description 315 Model E740F 4039 Model E740F Model E740F Model E740F Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for