Safety ,, Assembly ,, Operation ,, Tips & Techniques ,, Maintenance ,, Troubleshooting ,, Parts Lists ,, Warranty A O A Tw0-Sta e n0wThr0wer- AL els iMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor grass-coveredland unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
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 1. 2. 3. 4. Safety Labels ............................................... Safe Operation Practices ............................ Setting UpYour Snow Thrower ................... Know Your Snow Thrower ........................... 5. Operating Your Snow Thrower .................... 3 4 6 8 6. 7. 8. g.
Safety 1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATING AUGER CONTACT WiTHAUGERCANAMPUTATE HANDS AND FEET. 2.DISENGAGE CLUTCHLEVERS, STOPENGINE, ANDREMAINBEHINDHANDLESUNTIL ALL MOVINGPARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFORE UNCLOGGINGOR SERViCiNG MACHINE. 3. TO AVOIDTHROWN OBJECTSiNJURiES, NEVERDIRECT DISCHARGE ATBYSTANDERS. USEEXTRACAUTION WHENOPERATING ON GRAVELSURFACES. 4.READOPERATOR'S MANUAL WARNING This symbol points out importantsafety instructionswhich, if not followed,could endangerthe personal safety and/or property of yourselfand others.
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Operation Maintenance 1. Donot put hands or feet near rotatingparts, inthe auger/impellerhousingor chuteassembly.Contactwiththe rotatingparts can amputatehands andfeet. 2. The auger/impellercontrolleveris a safetydevice.Never bypassits operation.Doingso makesthe machineunsafe and may causepersonalinjury. 3. The controlleversmustoperate easilyin bothdirections and automaticallyreturnto the disengagedpositionwhen released. & Storage 1. Nevertamper withsafetydevices.Checktheir proper operationregularly.
IMPORTANT:This unit isshippedwith the enginefull of oil. Afterassembly,seepage 9 for fuel and oil details. Chute Handle Before Assembly _ wire and Ground it against the engine WARNING: Disconnectthe spark plug to prevent unintended starting. NOTE:Referenceto right, left,front or rear ofthe unitis from theoperatingpositionunlessotherwisestated. 1. Cut the cabletie that securesthe upper handleto the chuteassemblyfor shippingpurposes. Setting Up The Handle 1.
Skid Shoe The spacebetweenthe shaveplateand the groundcan be adjusted.Referto Figure7 for locationof shaveplate and skid shoes. // Forclose snow removal,place skid shoesin the low position.Whenthe areato be clearedis uneven,place skid shoes in the middleor high position.See Figure4. h Position MiddlePosition LowPosition Setup And NOTE:It isnot recommendedthat you operatethis snowthroweron gravelas loosegravelcan be easily pickedup and thrownbythe augercausingpersonal injuryor damageto the snowthrower.
,_ WARNING:Be familiar with all the controls on the snowthrower and their properoperation.Know how to stop the machine and disengagethemquickly. CompareFigure7 with yourequipmentand followdescriptionof controls,givenbelow,to get familiarwith their operation.
and freefrom rust or otherforeignparticles.Make sureto wipeoff any spilledfuel beforestartingthe engine. Before Starting Engine Engine Oil The engineisshippedwith oil in it. Checkthe oil level beforefirst use. 6. At the end of thejob, emptythe fueltank if the snow throweris notgoing to be usedfor30 daysor longer. 1. Stop engineand wait severalminutesbeforechecking Storegasolinein a cleancontainerand keepthe cap oil level. Removeoil fill capand dipstick. in placeon the container. 2.
Electric Starter(if Somemodelsof the snowthrowermay be equipped with an optional120volt A.C.electricstarter.This electricstarter,with a three-wirepowercordand plug, is designedto operateon 120volt AC householdcurrent. Followthe stepsbelowto usethe electricstarter. Cold Start: 1. Determinewhetheryourhousewiringis a three-wire groundedsystem.Ask a licensedelectricianifyou are notcertain.
Operating _ cable.Over-tighteningmayprevent the ARNING:Do not over-tighten the augerfrom disengaging and compromisethe safetyof the snowthrower. Tips 1. Formost efficientsnowremoval,removesnow immediatelyafter it falls. 2. Dischargesnowdownwindwheneverpossible. Slightlyoverlapeachpreviousswath. 2. Ina well-ventilatedarea,startthe snow thrower engineas instructed earlierin this sectionunderthe headingStarting Engine.Makesurethe throttleisset in the FASTposition. 3.
General Recommendations Shear Pin "_ 1. Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen performingany maintenance. Cotter Pin 2. Thewarrantyon this snowthrowerdoesnot cover itemsthat havebeen subjectedto operatorabuseor negligence.Toreceivefull valuefrom the warranty,operatormustmaintainthe snowthroweras instructedin this manual. . Skid Shoe Periodicallycheckall fastenersand hardwareto makesurethese are tight.
,m Replacing Belts NOTE: Thereare two beltson this snowthrower:an augerbelt and drivebelt. It is recommendedthat both belts be replacedat the sametime. 1. Removethesparkplugwirefromsparkplugandground it againstthe engineto preventaccidentalstarting. 2. Draingasolinefrom the gastank,or placea piece of plasticsheetunderneaththe gas capto prevent gasolineleakage.
If the snowthrowerwill notbe usedfor30 days or longer,or if it is theend of the snowseasonwhenthe using fuel stabilizer.Neveruse engineor ARNING:Donot drain carburetor f last possibilityof snowis gone,the equipmentneedsto __ carburetor cleaningproducts in the ifuel be stored properly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto tank or permanentdamagemayoccur. ensuretop performancefrom the snowthrowerfor many NOTE:Fuelstabilizer(such as STA-BIL)is an acceptmoreyears.
Problem ginefailstostart Possible Cause(s) ; e!tank emptylot Staefuel 21 Blockedfuel line 31 Keynot snappedin place 4, spark plugWre disconnected & Fau!tyspark plug 6: Engine not primed 7: Enginefloodedfrom excessive priming Engine runs erratic I Engine overheats Loss of power Excessivevibration Unit fails to self-propel 1. Unit runningon choke 2. Fuelline blocked,or stalefuel Solution 1 Fill tankwith Cleanfresh gaSOl!ne 2, Cleanfuel line 3, Insertkey,See!!gnitionKey on Page8 4.
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Part List: 1 684-04037 ChuteAssembly 1 24 726-04012 PushOn Nut 2 2 710-04071 CarriageBolt 5/16-18x 1.
Model Series 3AA-3BA _H _J_ 18
Part List: Stage lOW Thrower 1 710-0449 CarriageScrew5/16-18x 2.25" 2 29 741-04108 Hex FlangeBearing 2 2 710-0605 Mach.Screw1/4-20x 1.825" 1 30 756-0625 Cable Roller 1 3 710-1260A Screw,5/16-18x.75" 4 31 4 712-04064 FlangeLock Nut 1/4-20 2 32 790-00223 AugerCable Bracket 1 5 720-0284 _ _ 784-0419B _ Drive HousingFrame _ 1 NutKnob 5/16-18(Black) 2 33 790-00224 AugerCableAdj.
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR The limitedwarrantyset forth belowisgivenby MTDLLCwith respectto newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,its possessionsand territories. e. MTDdoes notextendany warrantyfor productssoldor exported outsideof the UnitedStates,its possessionsand territories,except those soldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsof exportdistribution.
