MTD OGST-3106 manual Assembling Your Snow Thrower, Loose Parts, Items Required For Assembly

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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER

NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Snow thrower features vary by model. Not all features discussed in this manual are applicable to all snow thrower models.

Loose Parts

•The augers are secured to the auger shaft with two shear pins and bow tie cotter pins. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. Two replacement shear pins and cotter pins are provided for your convenience. See Figure 1. Store these safely until needed.

Cotter Pins

Shear Pins

Figure 1

IMPORTANT: NEVER replace the auger shear pins with standard hex bolts. Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components from using standard bolts will not be covered by your snow thrower’s warranty.

IMPORTANT:

Items Required For Assembly

1.Pair of pliers

2.Engine oil

3.Fresh gasoline

Before Assembly

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

NOTE: Reference to the right hand or left hand side of machine are observed from the operating position.

Assembling Handle

•Remove the lower plastic wing nut, cupped washer and carriage bolt from each side of the lower handle. See Figure 2.

•Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over the lower handle.

•Look at the lower rear of the snow thrower frame to be sure all the cables are aligned with the cable roller guides. Make sure the spring (found at the end of each cable) is attached to its actuator bracket.

Upper Handle

Steering Cable

Tighten these

Wing Nuts

Lower Handle

Upper

Cable Tie

Shift Rod

 

Shift Rod

Connector

Carriage

 

Bolt

Wing

Cupped

Washer

Nut

 

Lower

 

Shift Rod

 

NOTE: Support Tubes are omitted from the illustration for clarity.

Figure 2

•Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the two plastic wing nuts, cupped washers and carriage bolts previously removed.

•Tighten the two wing nuts already in place on the upper holes and secure the handles firmly.

•Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of the lower shift rod. Tap the connector until it locks over the lower shift rod. See Figure 2.

NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to change speeds or direction.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Training Important Safe Operation PracticesYour Responsibility Maintenance And StorageBefore Assembly Assembling Handle Items Required For AssemblyAssembling Your Snow Thrower Loose PartsAttaching Chute Crank Attaching the Chute AssemblyFinal Adjustments Chute Clean-Out ToolWheel Drive Control & Shift Lever Auger ControlDrive Control / Auger Control Lock Knowing Your Snow ThrowerTire Pressure Pneumatic Tires Chute Clean-Out Tool Safety Ignition KeyShift Lever Discharge ChuteBefore Starting Operating Your Snow ThrowerGas & Oil Fill-Up To Start EngineOperating Tips To Engage Wheel DriveTo Engage Augers Shift Rod Chute AssemblyAuger Control Wheel Drive ControlSkid Shoe Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerGeneral Recommendations LubricationDrive Belts Friction Wheel RubberEngine Wheel Drive Control / Auger Control LockAugers Replacing Belts Servicing Your Snow ThrowerShave Plate and Skid Shoes Auger BeltDrive Belt Sprocket Hex Shaft Changing Friction Wheel RubberOFF-SEASON Storage TroubleshootingTractor Attachment Warranty Three 3 Year Limited Warranty103 Part RÉF Pièce Description Serrez à un couple de 20-30 po-lb Part RÉF Pièce Description RÉF Pièce Description 20 19 3468 58A 58B Part RÉF Pièce Description 995 x 12,0 Lg po Couple de 325-550 po-lb Style Style Commerciale Utilisation Dépannage DE Guide 9 Chapitre Nongpi du Hex Moyeu Arbre NongPi UregFiCaoutchouc en bague la de Changement Frottement de roueGoulotte La de manivelle la et courroie-couvre le RemontezCourroies les de Remplacement Tarières Patins et LameMoteur ’entraînement CourroiesLubrification Général d’ordre Recommandations’éjection Goulotte Tarière la de CommandePatin Goulotte la de et patins des tarière Roues des l’entraînement de CommandeLa de commande la de réglage tout pour réglages» Laissez Remarque ’utilisation ConseilsTarières les de Embrayage Trous trois à courant de prise une avez vous Si ’huile et d’essence PleinsDémarrage le Avant Vitesses de Levier Tous dans égale pas n’est pression la Si Remarque ’autre deQue plus côté d’un tirer de risque machine la pneus, les Réglages Derniers Le dans roues» des l’entraînement de «CommandeGoulotte la de dégagement de Outil La à «Réglages» chapitreExcessivement Goulotte la de manivelle la de MontageGoulotte la de Montage Souffleuse la de châssis le de l’arrière à Regardez Montage 2 ChapitreCisaillement de Boulons Responsabilité Votre Remisage ET Entretien Formation PréparationEgPa Contenu Egl’assembla Procéder de Avant’utilisation Notice

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