Contents
Operator’s Manual
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO
IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Two-Stage Snow Thrower
FINDING MODEL NUMBER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Preparation
SECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
Training
Maintenance & Storage
Operation
Do not modify engine
SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR SNOW THROWER
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
Notice regarding Emissions
SECTION 2 ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Securing the Handle
Cable Guide
Tire Pressure
Assembly
Chute
Gas Cap
SECTION 3 KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
Shift Lever
Choke Control
Auger Control
Clean-Out Tool
Heated Handles Switch If Equipped
Drive Control
Gas & Oil Fill-Up
SECTION 4 OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Before Starting
Starting The Engine
To Engage Augers
Stopping The Engine
To Engage Drive
Auger Control Test
Drift Cutters on models so equipped
Chute Clean-Out Tool
Operating Tips
Drift Cutter Kit
SECTION 5 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
Shift Rod Adjustment
Chute Assembly
Joy-Stick Cable Adjustment If Equipped
Drive Control
Chute Bracket Adjustment
Check the adjustment of the drive control as follows
Auger Control
Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
Engine
Lubrication
Engine
Auger Belt Replacement
Drive Belt Replacement
Friction Wheel Removal
Augers
SECTION 7 OFF-SEASON STORAGE
Possible Causes
SECTION 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Trouble
Corrective Action
Page
15a 215b
SECTION 9 PARTS LIST
K-Style
Spring, Compression,.39
Styles H & K
Ferrule, 5/16-18
Z-Fitting, Cable
For Remote Chute
Styles H & K
35b 35a
For Manual Chute
Pin, Cotter, 3/32
Knob Assembly
Styles H & K
Screw, Shoulder,.498 x.340, 3/8-16
Styles H & K
Rim Only
Wheel Assembly
Wheel Size
Tire Only
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR