MTD 769-03342 warranty Gas & Oil Fill-Up, Operating Your Snow Thrower, Starting The Engine

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Gas & Oil Fill-Up

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Operating

Your Snow

Thrower

WARNING

Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.

Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

Gas & Oil Fill-Up

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed separately with your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully.

Starting The Engine

1.Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.

2.Make certain both the auger control and drive control are in the disengaged (released) position.

3.Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert ignition key into slot. Make sure it snaps into place. Do not attempt to turn the key.

NOTE: The engine cannot start unless the key is inserted into ignition switch.

Electric Starter (on certain models)

1.Determine that your home’s wiring is a three-wire grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain.

WARNING: The optional electric starter is equipped with a grounded three-wire power cord and plug, and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current. It must be used with a properly grounded three-prong receptacle at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Follow all instructions carefully prior to operat- ing the electric starter.

If your home’s wiring system is not a three-wire grounded system, do not use this electric starter under

any conditions.

If your home electrical system is grounded, but a three-hole receptacle is not available, one should be installed by a licensed electrician before using the electric starter.

If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, proceed as follows:

1.Plug the extension cord into the outlet located on the engine’s surface. Plug the other end of extension cord into a three-prong 120-volt, grounded, AC outlet in a well-ventilated area.

2.Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (for a cold engine start).

NOTE: If the engine is already warm, place choke control in the OFF position instead of FULL.

3.Push the primer two or three times for cold engine start, making sure to cover vent hole in the center of the primer when pushing.

NOTE: DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.

4. Push starter button to start engine.

5.Once the engine starts, immediately release starter button.

6.As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the OFF position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate the choke control back to FULL and then slowly into the OFF position again.

7.When disconnecting the extension cord, always unplug the end at the three-prong wall outlet before unplug- ging the opposite end from the snow thrower.

Recoil Starter

1.Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (cold engine start).

NOTE: If the engine is already warm, place choke control in the OFF position instead of FULL.

2.Push the primer two or three times for cold engine start, making sure to cover vent hole in the center of the primer when pushing.

NOTE: DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.

NOTE: Additional priming may be necessary if the temperature is below 15° F. (-9° C).

3.Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull the rope out. At the point where it becomes slightly harder to pull the rope, slowly allow the rope to recoil.

4.Pull the starter handle with a firm, rapid stroke. Do not release the handle and allow it to snap back. Keep a firm hold on the starter handle and allow it to slowly recoil.

5.As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the OFF position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate the choke control back to the FULL position and then slowly into the OFF position again.

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes after starting. The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperatures.

Stopping The Engine

Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine.

•Move throttle control to STOP position.

•Remove the ignition key (Do not turn key) to prevent unauthorized use of equipment.

NOTE: Keep the key in a safe place. The engine cannot start without the ignition key.

•Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the engine as well as the area in and around the drive control and auger control. Also, engage and release both controls several times.

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Contents READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS OPERATOR’S MANUALTwo-Stage Snow Thrower CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENTTable of Contents Finding and Recording Model NumberCustomer Support Safety Labels result in personal injury. When you see this symbol, HEEDin this manual and on the machine ITS WARNING Your Responsibility Restrict the useSafe Operation PracticesTraining PreparationMaintenance & Storage Safe Operation PracticesOperation Do not modify engineSetting Up Your Snow Thrower Items Required For AssemblyBefore Assembly Loose PartsAttaching the Chute Assembly Attaching the Shift RodFigure 9clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing Clean-Out Toolthrower in heavy drift conditions WARNING Never use your hands toA B Skid ShoesTire Pressure Pneumatic Tires Operating Your Snow Thrower Know Your Snow ThrowerR R1 Shift LeverChute Clean-Out Tool Drive Control / Auger Control LockTwo-Way Chute Control Ignition KeyGas & Oil Fill-Up Starting The EngineElectric Starter on certain models If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, proceed as followsTo Engage Drive To Engage AugersOperating Tips General RecommendationsAdjustments MakingSee Figure Adjust skid shoes as follows 2. Raise or lower the skid shoe to desired position3. Retighten the hex nuts loosened earlier 4. Repeat on the other side of the snow throwerMaintaining Your Snow Thrower Drive and Shifting MechanismEngine WheelsReplacing Belts Auger Beltand auger belts Drive BeltFriction Wheel Assembly friction wheel assembly and hold assembly in positionChanging Friction Wheel Rubber Remove hex screw and washer Hex ShaftOff-Season Storage Trouble Shooting ProblemCause RemedyWarranty FOUR YEAR SUPREME WARRANTYFor parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on page Adressez-vous au «Service après-vente»à la page 2 pour ce qui concerne les pièces et/ou accessoires 6919 Parts List Pièces détachées à la page 2 pour ce qui concerne les pièces et/ou accessoiresPART N DE85 Torque to 20-30 in./lbs Serrez à un couple14 de 20-30 po-lbremonter la boîte dengrenages, remplissez 49 légèrement au-dessus du goudron 24 Réglez-la au maximum enParts List Pièces détachées PART N DEDESCRIPTION PIÈCESTYLE #6 STYLE #3Mettez à la masse le conducteur de terreSerrez à un couple de 325-550 po-lbOHV 318 cc Tec. OHV 14 358 ccPART N DEDESCRIPTION PIÈCEWheel Assembly PARTN DE DESCRIPTIONFor parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on page 2 page on support customer to refer accessories and/or parts For ANS QUATRE DE SUPRÊME GARANTIE Garantiefrottement Solution DépannageCauses Problèmesaison hors Remisage AVERTISSEMENTà carburant le Videz gaz d’entretien Régime 33 Figure32 Figure 31 Figure 30 Figure29 Figure 28 Figure27 Figure Éloignez23 Figure 25 FigureRoues vitesse de ment22 Figure 21 FigureRéglages plate lame la etsol le entre maximal ment 19 Figurevérifiez et l’entraînement de commande la Débrayez 1 Figured’essieu support desouffleuse la de Utilisation AVERTISSEMENTtarières les embrayer Pour transmission la embrayer Pourd’huile et d’essence Pleins électrique démarreur le d’utiliseravant instructions les toutes sement soigneu Suivez .conducteur le blessertarière la de commande la de /Blocage l’entraînement de Commande goulotte la dégagerde d’essayer avant immobilisées soient se pièces les toutes que ce jusqu’àsouffleuse la de Commandes moteur de Commandesdirection de Commande Commandemontage de Instructions tiquespneuma Bandages pneus des Pression sécurité votre compromettremontage de InstructionsAVERTISSEMENT 10 Figuremontage de Instructions vitesses de levier du tige la de Installationgoulotte la de Installation tige la installé, bien pas n’est raccord le Si REMARQUE3 Figure REMARQUELes REMARQUE Cette REMARQUEsécurité de Consignes Remisage et EntretienSYMBOLE! CE ACCOMPAGNE QUI L’AVERTISSEMENT RESPECTEZ moyenne utile vie de Duréesécurité de ConsignesUtilisation Préparationsécurité de Étiquettes est goulotte la de dégagement de outil Unvente-après Service modèle de numéro le trouver Pourmatières des Table phases deux à neige à Souffleuses D’UTILISATION NOTICE
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