Murray 1738370 operating instructions D G F E H, Qst R

Dual Stage Snowthrower Model No. 1695720

DANGER: Amputation Hazard					Connect Shift Rod			4
					1.	Connect shift rod (D) to shift lever
			Contact with moving parts inside chute will cause serious injury or death.
			Shut off engine before unclogging discharge chute.			(E) and secure with lock washer
			Use clean-out tool, not hands!			(F) and 5/16" hex nut (G). Tighten
						hex nut with a 1/2" wrench while
WARNING:						preventing stud (H) from turning
						with a 7/16" wrench. 4
			Failure to read and follow the Operator’s Manuals and all operating instructions
			can result in serious injury or death.		Install Chute Rotator Crank
					1. Insert chute rotator crank rod (I)
WARNING:
						through hole in dash and	sub-
			Fuel and its vapors are flammable and explosive. Turn off engine and wait at least			dash. 5		5
			2 minutes before refueling. Let spilled fuel evaporate before starting engine.		2. Align small holes before inserting
						end of rod into universal bushing
				Remote Deflector Control		(J).
					3. Push straight side of hair pin (K)
				Crank		through both small holes until it
				Traction Drive Lever		clicks into place. 6
					Remove Snowthrower
								K
	Speed Select Lever					From Crate
							6
		Auger Drive Lever		Snow Chute Deflector	1.	Cut straps from between
						snowthrower and wood pallet by

wheels and auger.

2. Roll snowthrower off crate.

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D

G F E H

I

J

Fuel Cap

Oil Dipstick

Clean-Out Tool

Check the Cables

1.If control cables have become unattached from motor mount frame, reconnect traction drive cables (L) and auger drive cables (M). 7

7

M

L

You Will Need:

•Utility knife

•Unleaded fuel

•Tire pressure gauge

•1/2" combination or deep socket wrench

•7/16" wrench

Make sure you have all items before assembly.

•5/16” Flange Lock Nuts, 2

•Ignition Keys, 2 (1 pre-attached to snowthrower)

•5/16” Hex Nut, 1

•Hair Pin, 1

•Zip Ties, 2

•5/16” Lock Washer, 1

•Carriage Bolts, 2

•120V Power Cord, 1

Height Adjust Skid

•Extra Shear Pins, 2

•Extra Cotter Pins, 2

•Chute Rotator Crank, 1

•Operator’s Manual—Engine

•Operator’s Manual—Product

•Illustrated Parts List

•Product Registration Card

Note: The cables were adjusted at the factory and no adjustments should be necessary. However, after the handles are put in the operating position, the cables can be to tight or too loose.

If an adjustment is necessary see “Check and Adjust the Cables” in the MAINTENANCE section of the Operator’s manual.

Assemble the Drift Cutter

Drift cutters are used to cut a path through snow deeper than the auger housing.

1.	On each side of auger housing (N),
	insert carriage bolt (P) through
	upper hole. 8
2.	Insert lower tab of drift cutter into

8

O

N

P

Note: “Right” and “Left” are from the Operating Position.

lower hole.

3. Secure with wing nuts.

Raise Handles and	1
Check Cables

1.Cut orange zip ties that secure control cables to handle assembly. Be careful not to cut or damage the control cables.

2.Rotate upper handle assembly (A) up. 1

3.Slide carriage bolts (B) and 5/16” flange lock nuts (C) into lower holes.

DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.

2

4. Remove shipping tape from control

levers. Make sure the “Z” bend

ends of the control lever cables are

secured in the holes on the control

Secure Cables and Final Checks

1. To prevent wires and chute deflector cable from contacting 9 tire, secure with zip ties to right handle just below dash (Q) and below bend (R). 9

A	2. Reduce tire pressure to 14 PSI.
	(Tires are over-inflated for shipping
	purposes.)

3. Check that clean-out tool is attached to snowthrower. (See assembled figure.)

Always use a clean-out tool to clear clogged discharge chute. NEVER use your hands.

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QST

R

levers as shown. 3 2

5.Check that all cables can move freely and are not kinked.

6.Tighten upper and lower nuts in handle with a 1/2” wrench or deep socket wrench. 2

3

		Check Oil Level and Add Fuel
		WARNING: Fuel and its vapors are flammable and explosive. Turn off engine and wait at
		least 2 minutes before refueling. Let spilled fuel evaporate before starting engine.
C		Note: Engine is shipped with oil. See Engine Manual for complete engine oil
		specifications and maintenance requirements.
B	B	Notice: Do not use E22 or E85 fuel.
		Notice: Do not mix oil with fuel.

1.Remove oil dipstick (T). Check oil level. Oil level should be between FULL and ADD marks. Reinstall oil dipstick. 10

Read Manuals Before Starting Engine

Follow procedures and safety instructions in Operator’s Manuals.

DANGER: Amputation hazard

Contact with moving parts inside chute will cause serious injury or death.

Shut off engine before unclogging discharge chute. Use clean-out tool, not hands!

WARNING: Failure to read and follow the Operator’s Manuals and all operating instructions can result in serious injury or death.

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1738370 Rev.: - Rev. Date: 04/09