OPERATOR’S MANUAL MODEL E762F IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, 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.
SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your snow thrower. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your snow thrower for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Operator’s Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer or the MTD Customer Support Department.
SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR SNOW THROWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOLHEED ITS WARNING.
• If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. • Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing. • Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of unit.
SECTION 4: CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Lay out the hardware according to the illustration for identification purposes. Part numbers are shown in parentheses. (Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit.) A C ATTACHING THE HANDLES AND CLUTCH GRIPS Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1-3/4” (710-3180) ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 3/4” (710-3008) Saddles Hex Bolts (710-3015) 1/4-20 x 3/4” (784-5599) Lock Washers 5/16” I.D.
SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine Attaching the Handle Assembly. with gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. (Hardware A) NOTE: All references to right or left side of the 1. Handle Panel snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position. 2. Right Handle 5. Traction Drive Control Grip 3. Left Handle 6. Right Grip Bracket UNPACKING 4. Auger Control Grip 7.
3. Thread hex nut onto the “Z” fitting and insert curved end of the Z fitting into the top hole in the triangular metal tab on the auger control grip. See Figure 4. 5. Secure with hex screw, spacer and lock nut. See Figure 5. (Do not overtighten this bolt as it will prevent the grips from automatically returning to their upright position.) 6. Repeat process for the right side Traction Drive Control Grip. Triangle Metal Tab 7. Lay handle assembly behind snow thrower with light assembly facing up.
ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY (Hardware C) Chute Assembly 1. Place chute assembly over chute opening, with the opening in the chute assembly facing the front of the unit. 2. Place chute flange keepers beneath lip of chute assembly with the flat side down. 3. Insert hex bolt up through chute flange keeper and chute assembly as shown in Figure 8. Secure with hex lock nut. 4. After assembling all three chute flange keepers, tighten all nuts and bolts.
ATTACHING THE TRACK CONTROLS 4. When correct adjustment is reached, tighten the hex jam nut against the bottom portion of the cable to lock it in position. (Hardware F) 1. Remove the screw from the top of the right hand track control. Be careful not to lose the flat weld nut that is inside the control. 2. Place the right track control in position underneath the right handle. Secure with screw just removed. See Figure 12. 3. Secure the left track control in the same manner. 4.
Traction Drive Clutch Move the shift lever back to the reverse position, then all the way forward again. There should be no resistance in movement of shift lever. Shift Lever Lower Hole in Shift Lever If you have resistance when moving the shift lever or you are unable to turn the tracks by pushing the snow thrower, loosen the lock nut on the traction drive cable and unthread the cable one turn.
SECTION 6: CONTROLS CHUTE CRANK (See Figure 17) Shift Traction Auger Lever Drive Clutch Drive Clutch The chute crank is located on left hand side of the snow thrower. To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute crank as follows: 1. Crank clockwise to discharge to the left. 2. Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
SECTION 7: OPERATION GAS AND OIL FILL-UP 1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. 2. Make certain the fuel shut-off valve is in the open (vertical) position. 3. Make certain the auger drive and traction drive clutch grips are in the disengaged (released) position. 4. Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert ignition key into slot. See Figure 19. Be certain it snaps into place. Do not turn key. 5. Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold engine start). 6.
TO ENGAGE AUGERS Recoil Starter (Optional Instructions): With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or four times. Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound, which is not harmful to the engine or starter. 3. To stop engine, remove the ignition key. Do not turn key. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended. NOTE: Do not lose ignition key. Keep it in a safe place.
AUGER CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT To adjust the auger clutch, refer to the Final Adjustments section page 10. Drive Shaft SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT Drive Cable Sprocket Shaft To adjust the shift rod, remove the hairpin clip and flat washer which secure the ferrule to the shift lever, beneath the handle panel. Refer to Figure 15. Refer to the Final Adjustments section. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Pivot Rod Friction Wheel WARNING: If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g.
GEAR CASE CHUTE CRANK The gear case is lubricated with grease at the factory and does not require checking. If disassembled for any reason, relubricate with 2 ounces (do NOT overfill) of Shell Alvania grease EPR00, part number 737-0168. Before reassembling, remove old sealant and apply “Loctite 5699” or equivalent. The gear on the end of the chute crank should be greased with multi-purpose automotive grease once a season.
DRIVE BELT 7. Sliding the shaft to the right, remove the spacer, sprocket, and friction wheel assembly from the shaft. See Figure 27. 8. Remove the six screws from the friction wheel assembly (three from each side). Remove the friction wheel rubber from between the friction wheel plate. 9. Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the friction wheel assembly, tightening the six screws in rotation and with equal force. 10.
SECTION 11: OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNING: Never store engine with 2. Remove spark plug and pour one (1) ounce of engine oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. Crank engine several times to distribute oil. Replace spark plug. 3. Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and equipment. 4. Follow lubrication recommendations on page 15. 5. Store in a clean, dry area.
SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh mixture of gasoline and oil. Fuel will not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used. Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line. Choke not in ON position Move switch to ON position Faulty spark plug. Clean, adjust gap or replace. Key not in switch on engine. Insert key. Spark plug wire Connect spark plug wire. disconnected.
SECTION 13: PARTS LIST Model E762F Gearbox Assembly 4 19 11 9 16 13 8 15 2 18 5 6 17 3 7 17 12 18 1 REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 — PART NO. 618-0123 618-0124 710-0642 711-0909 714-0161 715-0143 717-0528 717-0526 718-0186 721-0325 721-0327 736-0351 736-0369 736-0445 741-0662 748-0663 741-0661 721-0179 618-0121 737-0168 3 DESCRIPTION RH Reducer Housing (Incl. Ref. 17, 18) LH Reducer Housing (Incl. Ref. 17, 18) Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .
Model E762F 2 3 1 4 5 11 10 9 15 18 14 12 7 8 13 32 6 9 18 31 19 20 16 22 23 27 21 10 13 30 34 28 25 23 13 38 26 35 30 22 18 32 33 31 16 41 37 36 17 39 40 24 40 42 39 29 20
Blower Housing REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 PART NO.
Model E762F 21 13 30 24 4 16 11 5 7 44 2 46 37 17 18 43 32 1 22 19 61 14 12 15 3 40 10 35 34 9 27 46 35 45 37 8 33 40 30 6 26 58 43 25 35 20 42 56 34 35 52 38 60 59 55 50 47 40 54 31 41 54 51 49 40 37 48 41 53 36 39 29 22 57 28
Handle Assembly Ref. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Part No. 684-0145 629-0058 705-5233 705-5234 705-5274 705-5275 710-0459A 710-0788 710-1003 710-1652 712-0116 712-0415 720-0232 725-1300 731-1317 732-0193 735-0199A 736-0105 747-0921 684-0008A 720-0274 749-0910B 749-0911B 784-5619A 710-0262 710-0890A 710-1233 710-3008 710-3015 710-3103 710-3180 711-0677 712-0127 Description Control Panel Ass’y. Wire Harness Clutch Lever -L.H. Clutch Lever -R.
Model E762F 22 23 24 25 30 19 29 26 21 2 34 31 27 32 32 20 30 19 18 17 26 16 27 2 19 25 24 23 22 10 20 2 18 19 14 36 15 28 11 12 13 3 4 1 9 7 6 5 39 38 32 2 37 40 21 30 32 24
Frame Assembly REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 PART NO.
Model E762F 44 43 42 45 41 54 50 51 1 47 46 2 51 54 53 55 52 48 3 5 46 9 6 4 11 32 10 38 37 12 8 7 13 16 36 30 19 35 20 15 29 37 27 22 17 34 28 25 14 18 30 31 20 32 19 21 22 16 21 18 15 14 17 26 13 39 40 23
Track Assembly REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 PART NO.
Model E762F Engine and V-Belts 1 2 27 3 5 4 8 9 11 10 12 16 26 19 15 16 4 19 16 7 6 21 22 13 14 17 25 18 23 24 REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 PART NO. 710-1652 731-1324 732-0710 710-0627 710-3005 05896A 748-0234 756-0987 754-0346 756-0986 736-0270 710-0230 756-0313 710-1245 20 DESCRIPTION Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 x .50 Belt Cover Extension Spring Hex Screw 5/16-24 x .75 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16 x 1.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship.
