MTD 31AE6FHG705 User manual

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips &Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
AOAL
Two-Stage Snow Thrower -- H-Style
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyuniiprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester
forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136-0019.
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06/29/2005

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower, it will help you assemble,
prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Table of Contents
Safety Labels ...................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Setting Up Your Snow Thrower .......................... 6
Operating Your Snow Thrower ........................... 8
MakingAdjustments ......................................... 12
Maintaining Your Snow Thrower ...................... 14
Off-SeasonStorage ........................................... 18
Trouble- Shooting ............................................. 19
illustrated Parts List ......................................... 20
Warranty ............................................ Back Cover
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING
YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,
please locatethe modelplate onthe equipmentand copythe
informationtothe sample modelplate providedtothe right.
Youcan locatethe modelplate by standing at the operating
position and lookingdown atthe rear ofthe deck. This
informationwill be necessaryto use the manufacturer'sweb
site and/or obtain assistancefrom theCustomerSupport
Departmentor an authorizedservice dealer.
IViTD LLC
P. O. BOX 361131
CLEVELAND,OH 44136
330-220-4683
www.mtdproducts.com_ 8oo=8oo=731 oJ
Customer Support
Please do/VOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased,
without first contacting Customer Support.
Ifyou have difficultyassemblingthis productor have anyquestions regardingthe controls, operationor maintenanceofthis unit,
you canseek help fromthe experts.Choosefrom the options below:
1. Visitmtdproducts.com formanyusefulsuggestions.Clickon
CustomerSupportbuttonandyouwillgettheoptionsreproducedin
thescreenshotbelow.Clickontheappropriatebuttonandhelpis
immediatelyavailabb.
2. Phonea Customer Support Representativeat 1(800)800-7310.
.Theenginemanufacturer isresponsibleforallengine-relatedissues
with regardto performance,power-rating,specifications,warrantyand
service.Pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's
Manual,packedseparatelywithyourunit,formoreinformation.
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1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGIMPELLER
ANDAUGER.CONTACTWITHIMPELLEROR
AUGERCANAMPUTATEHANDSANDFEET.
,
3.
,
USECLEAN-OUTTOOLTOUNCLOG
DISCHARGECHUTE.
DISENGAGECLUTCHLEVERS,STOPENGINE,
ANDREMAINBEHINDHANDLESUNTILALL
MOVINGPARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFORE
UNCLOGGINGORSERVICINGMACHINE.
TOAVOIDTHROWNOBJECTSINJURIES,
NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGEATBYSTANDERS.
USEEXTRACAUTIONWHENOPERATINGON
GRAVELSURFACES.
5. READOPERATOR'SMANUAL.
Achuteclean-outtool isfastenedtothetopofthe
augerhousingwitha mountingclip. Thetoolisdesigned
tocleara chuteassemblyoficeandsnow.
Thisitemisfastenedwitha cabletieatthefactory.Cut
thecabletiebeforeoperatingthesnowthrower.
_ARNING: Never useyour
hands to clear acloggedchute
assembly. Shut off engine and
remain behind handles until
all moving parts have stopped
before using the clean-out tool
to clear the chute assembly.
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WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
out importantsafety
instructionswhich,if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safetyand/or property
of yourselfandothers.
Readandfollowall
instructionsinthis
manualbeforeat-
temptingtooperate
this machine.Failure
to complywiththese
instructionsmay result
in personalinjury.When
youseethis symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
ofthis power machine
to persons who read,
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
and onthe machine.

WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
out importantsafety
instructionswhich,if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
i safetyand/or property
I ofyourselfand others.
Readandfollowall
instructionsinthis
manualbeforeat-
temptingto operate
i this machine.Failure
I to complywiththese
instructionsmay result
i in personalinjury.When
youseethis symbol.
i HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
ofthis powermachine
to personswho read,
_understand
ano followthe warnings
and instructions
inthis manual
and on the machine.
WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of its constituents,andcertain vehiclecompo-
nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancerand
birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: Thismachinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operationin this
manual.As with anytypeof powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operatorcan
result in seriousinjury.This machine iscapable of amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.
Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injury or death.
Training
1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe 1.
machineandin themanual(s)beforeattemptingto
assembleandoperate.Keepthismanualina safe placefor
futureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacement
parts. 2.
2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.
Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis
machine.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand
understandtheoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesin 3.
thismanualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbya
parent.
4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
5. Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Plan 4.
yoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof material
towardroads,bystandersandthe like.
6. Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenatleast75feet 5.
fromthe machinewhileit isin operation.Stopmachineif
anyoneentersthe area. 6.
7. Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingor falling,especially 7.
whenoperatingin reverse.
8,
9.
Preparation
Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto be
used.Removealldoormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,
wiresandotherforeignobjects,whichcouldbetripped over
orthrownbythe auger/impeller.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldsduringoperation
andwhile performinganadjustmentorrepairto protectyour
eyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancauseserious
injurytothe eyes.
Do notoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinterouter
garments.Do notwearjewelry,longscarvesorother
looseclothing,whichcould becomeentangledin moving
parts.Wearfootwearwhich willimprovefootingonslippery
surfaces.
Useagroundedthree-wireextensioncordandreceptacle
forall unitswithelectric startengines.
Adjustcollectorhousingheighttocleargravelorcrushed
rocksurfaces.
Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingthe engine.
Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis
running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe
operator'smanual.
Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperature
beforestartingtoclearsnow.
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextreme
careinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable
andthe vaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan
occurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyourclothes,
whichcanignite.Washyourskinand changeclothes
immediately.
a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources
ofignition.
c. Neverfuel machineindoors.
d. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhilethe engineis hot
or running.
e. Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefuel-
ing.
f. Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethanY2inch
belowbottomoffiller neckto providespacefor fuel
expansion.
g. Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.
h. If gasolineis spilled,wipe itoff theengineand equip-
ment.Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutes
beforestartingtheengine.
i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere
there isan openflame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,
waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).
j. Allowmachinetocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.
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Operation
1. Donot puthandsorfeet nearrotatingparts,inthe
auger/impellerhousingor chuteassembly.Contactwiththe
rotatingpartscanamputatehandsandfeet.
2. The auger/impellercontrolleveris asafetydevice.Never
bypassitsoperation.Doingsomakesthe machineunsafe
andmaycausepersonalinjury.
3. The controlleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirections
and automaticallyreturntothe disengagedpositionwhen
released.
4. Neveroperatewitha missingor damagedchuteassembly.
Keepall safetydevicesin placeandworking.
5. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessand
deadlygas.
6. Donotoperatemachinewhile underthe influenceofalcohol
or drugs.
7. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do
nottouch.
8. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossing
gravelsurfaces.Stayalertfor hiddenhazardsortraffic.
9. Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperat-
ingonslopes.
10.Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards
windows,walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty
damageor personalinjury causedbya ricochet.
11.Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersand petsor
allow anyonein frontofthe machine.
12.Donotoverloadmachinecapacity byattemptingto clear
snowattoofast ofarate.
13.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light.
Alwaysbesureofyourfootingand keepafirm holdonthe
handles.Walk,neverrun.
14.Disengagepowerto the auger/impellerwhentransportingor
notin use.
15.Neveroperatemachineat hightransportspeedsonslippery
surfaces.Lookdownand behindandusecarewhen
backingup.
16.Ifthe machineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe
engine,disconnectthe sparkplugwireand groundit against
the engine.Inspectthoroughlyfordamage.Repairany
damagebeforestartingandoperating.
17.Disengageallcontrolleversandstopenginebeforeyou
leavethe operatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait
untilthe auger/impellercomestoa completestop before
uncloggingthe chuteassembly,makinganyadjustments,or
inspections.
18.Neverputyourhandin thedischargeor collectoropenings.
Alwaysusethe clean-outtoolprovidedtounclogthe dis-
chargeopening.Donot unclogchuteassemblywhileengine
isrunning.Shutoffengineandremainbehindhandlesuntil
all movingpartshavestoppedbeforeunclogging.
19.Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe
manufacturer(e.g.wheelweights,tire chains,cabsetc.).
20. If situationsoccurwhich arenotcoveredin this manual,
usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealeror call
[phone]for assistanceand the nameofyournearest
servicingdealer..
Maintenance & Storage
1. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper
operationregularly.Refertothe maintenanceandadjust-
mentsectionsofthis manual.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisen-
gageall controlleversandstopthe engine.Wait untilthe
auger/impellercometoa completestop. Disconnectthe
sparkplugwireand groundagainstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkboltsandscrewsfor propertightnessatfrequent
intervalsto keepthe machinein safeworkingcondition.
Also,visuallyinspectmachineforanydamage.
4. Do notchangethe enginegovernorsettingor over-speed
theengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafe
operatingspeedoftheengine.
5. Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjectto
wearanddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequently
checkallcomponentsand replacewith originalequipment
manufacturer's(OEM)partsonly."Useof partswhichdo
notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
6. Checkcontrolsperiodicallytoverify theyengageand
disengageproperlyandadjust,if necessary.Referto the
adjustmentsectioninthisoperator'smanualfor instructions.
7. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as neces-
sary.
8. Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,
etc.toprotectthe environment.
9. Priorto storing,runmachineafewminutestoclearsnow
frommachineandpreventfreezeupof auger/impeller.
10.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere
thereisan openflame,sparkor pilotlightsuchasa water
heater,furnace,clothesdryeretc.
11.Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualforproperinstructions
onoff-seasonstorage.
Do not modify engine
Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donot modifyengineinany
way.Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcan leadto arunaway
engineandcauseit tooperateatunsafespeeds.Nevertamper
withfactorysettingofenginegovernor.
Notice regarding Emissions
Engineswhicharecertifiedto complywithCaliforniaandfederal
EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)
arecertifiedtooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,and may
includethefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModifica-
tion(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)ifso equipped.
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe useofthispowermachineto personswhoread,un-
derstandand followthe warningsand instructionsin this manual
andonthe machine.
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Operation
WARNING
This symbol points
out importantsafety
instructions,which if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safety and/or property
of yourselfand others.
Readand followall
instructions inthis man-
ual beforeattemptingto
operatethis machine.
Failureto comply with
these instructionsmay
result in personalinjury.
Whenyou seethis
symbol.
HEED IT'S WARNING!
YourResponsibility
Restrictthe use
of this powermachine
to personswho read.
understand
and followthe warnings
and instructions
in this manua
and onthe machine.

Setting Up
Your Snow
Thrower
NOTE:Referenceto right
i andleftsideofthemachine
areobservedfromthe
operatingposition.
' NOTE:ThisOperator's
i Manualcoversseveral
models.Snowthrower
featuresvaryoymodel.
i Notallfeaturesdiscussed
i and/orpicturedin this
manualareapplicabletoall
snowthrowermodels,
NOTE:Tworeplacement
i augershearpinsand bow
i tiecotterpinsare provided
, foryourconvenience.Store
ina safeplaceuntil
i needed.Referto Augers"
I intheMaintenanceSection
I ofthismanualfor more
information.
1. Observethelowerrearareaofthesnowthrowerto
besurebothcablesarealignedwith rollerguides
beforepivotingthehandleupward.
2. Securethehandlebytighteningtheplasticwing
knoblocatedon boththeleftand rightsidesofthe
handle.Removeanddiscardanyrubberbands,if
present.Theyare forpackagingpurposesonly.
3. Positionthechuteassemblyoverthebase.
4. Closetheflangekeepersto securethechute
assemblytothechutebase.Theflangekeeperswill
clickintoplacewhenproperlysecure.
NOTE:Iftheflangekeeperswillnoteasilyclickinto
place,usethe palmofyourhandtoapplyswift,firm
pressuretothebackofeach.
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5. Removethefiatwasherandhairpinclipfromtheend
ofthechutedirectionalcontrol.
inserttheendofthechutedirectionalcontrolintothe
lowerbracketand securewiththefiatwasherand hair-
pin clipjust removed.If necessary,thelowerbracket
canbeadjusted.Referto ChuteBracketAdjustment.
on Page13.
Adjustments
Auger Control
iMPORTANT:Priortooperatingyoursnowthrower,refer
toAugerControlTeston page11.Readandfollowall
instructionscarefullyandperformalladjustmentstoverify
yoursnowthrowerisoperatingsafelyand properly.
Skid Shoes
iMPORTANT:Itisnotrecommendedthatyouoperate
this snowthrowerongravelas loosegravelcanbeeasily
pickedupandthrownbytheaugercausingpersonal
injuryordamagetothesnowthrower.
Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardatthe
factoryforshippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if
desired,priortooperatingthesnowthrower.RefertoSkid
Shoeson page12.
NOTE:If youchoosetooperatethesnowthroweron
a gravelsurface,keeptheskidshoesin positionfor
maximumclearancebetweenthegroundandtheshave
plate.
Tire Pressure
Beforeoperating,checktirepressureand reducepres-
surein bothtirestobetween15psiand20 psi.
NOTE:Ifthetirepressureisnotequalin bothtires,the
unitmaynottravelina straightpathandtheshaveplate
maywearunevenly.
Setting Up
IMPORTANT
Priorto operatingyour
snowthrower,refer
to Auger ControlTest
on page 11.Readand
followall instructions
carefullyand perform
all adjustmentsto verify
your snowthrower is
operating safelyand
properly.
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Operating
Your S"ow
Thrower
WARNING
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
onthe machineand
inthis manualbefore
operating.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline.Gasoline is
extremelyflammable
and the vapors are
.=xpJosive.Never fuel
the machine indoors
or while theengine
is hotor running.
Extinguishcigarettes,
cigars,pipes and
other sourcesof
ignition.
FKnow Your
DriveControl
Snow Thrower
ShiftLever
J
Electric Start Button
ChuteAssembly \
\GasCap
\0il Fill
CleanOut
Tool
Angers SkidShoe
EngineControls
ignition
Key\
Choke/
Control
Control
Recoil Starter
Handle
ElectricStarter 0utlet /
, Primer ___ I///I
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Figure 1
Now that you have set up your snow thrower for
operation, get acquainted with its controls and
features. These are described below and illustrated
this page. This knowledge will allow you to use your
new equipment to its fullest potential.
NOTE: Fordetailedstartinginstructionsandmore
informationonall enginecontrols,refertothe Tecumseh
EnginesmanualpackedseparatelyandStarting The
Engine onpage10of thismanual.
Shift Lever
Theshiftleverislocatedon theright
sideofthehandlepanel.Placethe
shiftleverintoanyofeightpositions
tocontrolthedirectionoftraveland
groundspeed.
Forward
Therearesixforward(F)speeds.Posi-
tionone (1)istheslowestand position
six(6) isthefastest.
Reverse
Therearetworeverse(R)speeds.
One(1)is theslowerandtwo(2)is the
faster.
6
5
4
3
t2
F1
R1
R2
Choke Control Iii
Thechokecontrolisfoundontherearoftheengineand
isactivatedbyrotatingtheknobclockwise.Activatingthe
chokecontrolclosesthechokeplateon thecarburetor
andaidsinstartingtheengine.
Throttle Control
Thethrottlecontrolis locatedon the
engine.Itregulatesthespeedofthe
engineandwillshutofftheenginewhen
pusheddowncompletely.
Primer
Depressingtheprimerforcesfueldirectly
intotheengine'scarburetortoaidin
cold-weatherstarting.
Oil Fill
Engineoil levelcanbecheckedandoil
addedthroughtheoil fill. @
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Auger Control
f
Theaugercontrolislocatedontheleft handle.Squeeze
thecontrolgripagainstthehandletoengagetheaugers
andstartsnowthrowingaction.Releasetostop.
Drive Control
DRIVE
CONTROL
"x
Thedrivecontrolislocatedontherighthandle.Squeeze
thecontrolgripagainstthehandletoengagethewheel
drive.Releasetostop.
Chute Directional Control
fCHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
DISCHARGE (/_"",,, DISCHARGE
;,
ADJUSTABLE
CHUTETiLT
J
Ignition Key
Theignitionkeyisa safetydevise.It mustbefully
insertedin orderfortheenginetostart. Removethe
ignitionkeywhenthesnowthrowerisnotinuse.
NOTE:Donotturntheignitionkeyin anattempttostart
theengine.Doingsomaycauseit tobreak.
Clean-Out Tool
,__ WARNING" Never use your hands
to clear a clogged chute assem-
bly. Shut off engine and remain
behind handles until all moving
parts have stopped before
unclogging.
Thechuteclean-outtoolisfastenedto thetopofthe
augerhousingwitha mountingclip.Thetoolisdesigned
toclearacloggedchuteassembly.
NOTE: Thisitemisfastenedwitha cabletietotherear
oftheaugerhousingatthefactory.Cutthecabletie
beforeoperatingthe snowthrower.
Skid Shoes
Positiontheskidshoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.
Adjustupwardforhard-packedsnow.Adjustdownward
whenoperatingongravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.
Recoil Starter Handle
Thishandleis usedtomanuallystarttheengine.
Electric Starter Button
Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine's
electricstarterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.
Electric Starter Outlet
Requirestheuseofa three-prongoutdoorextensioncord
(included)anda 120Vpowersource/wailoutlet.
Augers
Whenengaged,theaugersrotateanddrawsnowintothe
augerhousing.
Chute Assembly
Snowdrawnintotheaugerhousingisdischargedoutthe
chuteassembly.
Thechutedirectionalcontrolislocatedon leftsideofthe
snowthrower.
Tochangethedirectionin whichsnowisthrown,turn
chutedirectionalcontrolasfollows:
•Crankclockwisetodischargeto theleft.
Gas Cap
Unthreadthegascapto addgasolinetothefueltank.
*Crankcounterclockwisetodischargetotheright.
WARNING
The operation of
any snow thrower
can result inforeign
objects being thrown
intothe eyes, which
can damage your
eyes severely. Always
_vearsafety glasses
while operating the
snow thrower, or while
performing any adjust-
ments or repairs on it.
Besure no one other
than the operator is
standing near the sno_
thrower while starting
engine or operating
snow thrower. Never
run engine indoors or
in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. En-
gine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
gas. Keep hands, feet,
hair and loose clothing
away from any moving
parts on engine and
snow thrower.
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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.
ifyour home'swir-
ing system is not a
three-wire grounded
system, do not use
this electric starter
under any conditions.
ifyour home
electrical system
is grounded, buta
three-hole receptacle
is not available, do
not use your snow
thrower's electric
starter.
Gas & Oil Fill-Up
Servicetheenginewithgasolineandoil asinstructedin
theTecumsehEnginesmanualpackedseparatelywith
yoursnowthrower.Readinstructionscarefully.
Starting The Engine
1. Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplug.Makecertainthe
metalloopon theendofthesparkplugwire(inside
therubberboot)isfastenedsecurelyoverthe metal
tiponthesparkplug.
2. Makecertainboththeaugercontrolanddrivecontrol
arein thedisengaged(released)position.
3. Movethrottlecontrolupto FASTposition.Insert
ignitionkeyintoslot.Makesureitsnapsintoplace.
Donotattempttoturnthekey.
NOTE:Theenginecannotstartunlessthekeyis
insertedintoignitionswitch.
Electric Starter
1. Determinethatyourhome'swiringisa three-wire
groundedsystem.Ask a licensedelectricianifyouare
notcertain.
_ARNING: The optional electric
starter isequipped with a
grounded three-wire power cord
and plug, and isdesigned to op-
erate on 120 volt AC household
current, itmust be used with a
properly groundedthree-prong
receptacle at all times to avoid
the possibility of electric shock.
Follow all instructionscarefully
prior to operating the electric
starter.
If youhavea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceed
asfollows:
1. Plugtheextensioncordintotheoutletlocatedon the
engine'ssurface.Plugtheotherendofextensioncord
intoa three-prong120-volt,grounded,ACoutletina
well-ventilatedarea.
2. RotatechokecontroltoFULLchokeposition(fora
coldenginestart).
NOTE:Iftheengineisalreadywarm,placechokecontrol
inthe OFFpositioninsteadofFULL.
3. Pushtheprimertwoor threetimesforcoldengine
start,makingsuretocoverventholein thecenterof
theprimerwhenpushing.
NOTE:DONOTuseprimertorestartawarmengine
aftera shortshutdown.
4. Pushstarterbuttontostartengine.
5. Oncetheenginestarts,immediatelyreleasestarter
button.
6. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontrol
totheOFFposition.Iftheenginefalters,quicklyrotate
thechokecontrolbackto FULLandthenslowlyinto
theOFFpositionagain.
7. Whendisconnectingtheextensioncord,always
unplugtheendat thethree-prongwalloutletbefore
unpluggingtheoppositeendfromthesnowthrower.
Recoil Starter
1. Rotatechokecontrolto FULLchokeposition(cold
enginestart).
NOTE:Iftheengineisalreadywarm,placechokecontrol
intheOFFpositioninsteadof FULL.
2. Pushthe primertwoor threetimesforcoldengine
start,makingsuretocoverventholeinthecenterof
theprimerwhenpushing.
NOTE:DONOTuseprimerto restarta warmengine
aftera shortshutdown.
NOTE:Additionalprimingmaybe necessaryifthe
temperatureis below150Fahrenheit.
3. Grasptherecoilstarterhandleand slowlypullthe
ropeout.Atthepointwhereit becomesslightlyharder
topulltherope,slowlyallowthe ropeto recoil.
4. Pullthe starterhandlewitha firm,rapidstroke.Donot
releasethehandleandallowitto snapback.Keepa
firmholdon thestarterhandleandallowitto slowly
recoil.
.Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontrol
totheOFFposition.Iftheenginefalters,quicklyrotate
thechokecontrolbacktothe FULLpositionandthen
slowlyintotheOFFpositionagain.
NOTE:Allowtheenginetowarmup fora few minutes
afterstarting.Theenginewillnotdevelopfull poweruntil
itreachesoperatingtemperatures.
Stopping The Engine
Runenginefora fewminutesbeforestoppingtohelpdry
offanymoistureontheengine.
• Tohelppreventpossiblestarterfreeze-up,proceedas
follows:
Electric Starter (on models so equipped)
1. Connectextensioncordtotheelectricstarteroutlet
ontheengine,thento120voltACoutlet.
2. Withtheenginerunning,pushthestarterbuttonand
allowthe starterforspinforseveralseconds.The
noisemadebythestarterisnormal.Theengine's
starteris notbeingharmed.
3. Whendisconnectingtheextensioncord,always
unplugtheendat thethree-prongwalloutletbefore
unpluggingtheoppositeendfromthesnowthrower.
4. MovethrottlecontroltoSTOPposition.
5. Removetheignitionkey.
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