MTD 380 manual Operator’s Manual, MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio

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Operator’s Manual

Two-Stage

Snow Thrower

Model 380

IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

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FORM NO. 769-00747.fm

 

(6/2003)

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Contents MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio Operator’s ManualTable of Contents Training Important Safe Operation PracticesPreparation OperationYour Responsibility Maintenance & StorageDo not modify engine Assembling Your Snow Thrower Skid Shoe Tire Pressure Pneumatic TiresDrive Cable Knowing Your Snow Thrower Before Starting Engine Operating Your Snow ThrowerTo Start Engine Recoil StarterTo Stop The Snow Thrower Before StoppingClearing The Snow Electric Starter if equippedMaintaining Your Snow Thrower Cleaning The Discharge ChuteGeneral Recommendations LubricationEngine Service & AdjustmentCheck V-Belts Shave Plate and Skid ShoesAuger Belt Replacing BeltsDrive Belt OFF-SEASON Storage Making AdjustmentsServicing Augers Auger CableProblem Possible Cause Remedy Troubleshooting1819 Ref. No Description Parts List for ModelModel Ref. No. Part No Description 41 48 47 48 Auger Housing Components MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for