Operator's Manual Two Stage Snow Thrower 33" Model Shown IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. 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).
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Customer Support Important SafeOperationPractices Assembly Knowing YourSnowThrower Operatiing YourSnowThrower Page 2 3 5 8 10 Content Ajustments Maintenance Servicing Off-Season Storage Warranty Illustrated Parts List Page 12 13 15 18 19 20 FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you to assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATION 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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symboliheed its warning.
6. Donotoperate machine whileunder theinfluence of MaintenanceAndStorage alcohol ordrugs. 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper 7. Muffler andengine become hotandcancause aburn.Do operation regularly. nottouch. 2. Disengage the control handle and stop engine. Wait until 8. Exercise extreme caution whenoperating onorcrossing the auger/impeller come to a complete stop. Disconnect gravel surfaces. Stayalertforhidden hazards ortraffic. the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to 9.
SECTION2: ASSEMBLING YOURSNOWTHROWER NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Snow thrower features vary by model. Not all features discussed in this manual are applicable to all snow thrower models. AssemblingHandle LooseParts • The augers are secured to the auger shaft with two shear pins and bow tie cotter pins. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. Two replacement shear pins and cotter pins are provided for your convenience.
With the hex nuts loosened on the lower chute crank bracket (see Figure 5) adjust the bracket so that the spiral on the chute crank fully engages the teeth on the chute assembly. Tighten the nuts on the lower chute crank bracket securely. Attaching theChuteAssembly NOTE: Your chute assembly may or may not be assembled. If # requires assembly use the following instructions. j \ Chute Assembly Hex Screw _C Chute \ Hex Lock Nut / _ __2 ontrol "-_ _/'-----_ Lower Chute__ Bracklet-_ r j.
ChuteClean-OutTool The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Use the clean-out tool to clear snow and ice which may lodge in the discharge chute during operation. Refer to the Operation section for more detailed information regarding the chute clean-out tool. _ • FinalAdjustments • Make these final adjustments before operating your snow thrower for the first time.
Tire Pressure (PneumaticTires) The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes. Coupler • Spring Cable \ \ Check tire pressure. Maintain pressure between 10 and 14 psi. NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in all tires, the unit may pull to one side or the other. \ Lock Nut _ WARNING: Maximum tireEqual pressure under any circumstance is 30 psi. tire pressure should be maintained at all times.
ChuteTilt Control The distance snow is thrown can be AugerControl The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the auger control to engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action. The drive control must also be changed by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Move the chute tilt control forward to decrease the distance, toward the rear to increase. released in order to stop auger.
SECTION4: OPERATING YOURSNOWTHROWER BeforeStarting Read and understand all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. Gas& OilFill-Up • _ • • Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual shipped with the snow thrower. handling gasoline. WARNING" Use Gasoline extreme care is extremely when flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
loud clattering sound, which is not harmful to the engine or starter. Move throttle control to "stop" or "off" position. Remove ignition key. Do not turn key. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended. If possible, remove snow immediately after it falls. Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. Slightly overlap each previous path. Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the shave plate for normal usage.
SECTION5: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS • _ Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on the auger housing. Remove the frame cover underneath the snow • NEVER attempt to clean ischute or ARNING" make any adjustments while engine running. thrower by removing six self-tapping screws. With the wheel drive control released, check if there is clearance between friction wheel and drive plate in all positions of the shift lever. See Figure 14.
SkidShoe The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted by raising or lowering the skid shoes. For close snow removal, as when using on a smooth concrete or asphalt driveway, place the skid shoes in the low position. Use the middle or high position when the area to be cleared is uneven. When operating on gravel, always put skid shoes in the high position. See Figure 15.
Wheel DriveControl / AugerControl Lock The cams on the ends of the control rods which interlock Shear Pin _/ the wheel drive and auger drive controls must be lubricated at least once a season or every 25 hours of operation using a multi-purpose automotive grease. The cams can be accessed beneath the handle panel. See Figure 18. Vent Plug Cotter Pin anel Figure 16 DischargeChute The base of the discharge chute and the spirals on the chute crank should be lubricated at least every 25 hours of use.
SECTION7: SERVICING YOURSNOWTHROWER ReplacingBelts _ ARNING"disengage Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. • Disconnect the chute crank assembly at the discharge chute end by removing the hairpin clip and the flat washer.
Drive Belt • • Engine Pulley • Unhook the extension spring from the belt cover plate. See Figure 23. Remove drive belt from the engine pulley and bottom drive pulley. Replace belt and reassemble in reverse order. Brake Bracket Assembly Shoulder Bolt and Washer _uger Belt Idler Pulley Belt Figure 20 ERe" Pulley m Q • a _3 _-_Auger Belt Auger Idler Hex Screw, Cupped Washer Control Figure 22.
• ChangingFrictionWheelRubber The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be checked after the first 25 hours of operation, and periodically thereafter. Replace the friction wheel rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found. • • • • • • Insert the pin from the shift arm assembly into the friction wheel assembly and hold assembly in position. Refer to Figure 24. Plates Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
SECTION8: 0FF-SEASONSTORAGE _ • • • • ARNING" store engine with fuel in tank indoors or Never in poorly ventilated areas, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliance. Remove all debris from the exterior of equipment. Follow lubrication recommendations on page 13. Always store the snow thrower in a clean, dry area.
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD.MaN TM ® The limited warranty setforth below is given by MTD LLC with respectto new merchandise purchasedand used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions,and by MTD Products Limited with respectto new merchandise purchasedand used in Canadaand/ or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "MTD").
Flats (#6) parallel to rear when installing engagement handles in the engaged position as shown./ Placez les parties plates (#6) paraflelernent a I'arriere lots de I'installation des manettes d'enclenchement a la position engagee (representee). Forinformation onlightsandhandle panels refertopages30and31./ 27 Voir /es pages 30 et 31 pour tout renseignement concernant le tableau de bord et les phares.
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82 38 Torque to 20-30 in./Ibs./ Serrez a un couple de 20-30 po-/b. / 12 i "31 33 30 33 60 17 54 98 67 63 70 73 78 72 81 59 63 Shave plate should ride slightly above 56 ashpalt. Set to maximum for gravel driveways./ La plaque de r_c/age dolt _tre legerement au-dessus du goudron. Reglez-/a au maximum en cas d'aflees graviflonnees. 26 32 lOO When rebuilding gear box fill g half completely with grease 838-0168.
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REF NO. N° DE RI_F NO. N° DE PII_CE 80 618-0247 618-0435 81 82 83 84 85 87 90 710-1260A 712-0429 714-0135 750-04020 741-0192 738-04155 05845C 784-0315A 741-0192 737-3000 618-0257 618-0436 91 92 96 98 100 101 102 103 104 784-5697 * 749-1117 731-2635 731-2643 710-0458 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Gear Housing Half LH Carter d'engrenages - moiti6 - gauche Gear Housing Half LH (w/grease fitting hole Carter d'engrenages - moiti6 - gauche (avec trou pour raccord graisse) Hex Flange Scr. 5/16-18 x .
10 15 6 7 \ 13 16 17 \ Torque to 21 ft./Ibs, maximum, cupped washer should be flat./ Serrez a un couple de 21 ....... -_ pHb maximum. La 20 19 14 18 REF NO. N° DE REF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 PART NO.
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REF NO. N° DE REF 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 8O PART NO. N° DE PIECE 741-04025 741-0225 741-0563 741-04076 741-0748 746-0949A 746-0951 747-0973 750-0903 750-0997 750-1302A 756-0344 756-0625 J784-0379 784-0380 784-0384 784-0403 784-0404 790-00162 784-0406 784-0407 738-1164A 738-1165A 738-1166A 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 714-0151A 741-0246A 734-0255 05244A 712-04065 712-04063 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Self aligning brg. 1.0 ID Hex Flange Bearing .
4 Engine is for reference only and may not resemble the engine on your snowthrower. / Le moteur est represente a titre indicatif seu/ement et peut Re pas resembler au moteur de votre souffleuse. I ! 29_ 35 23 18 / Torque to 325-550 in.lbs./ Couple de 325-550 po-lb. REF NO.
Hole for mounting heated grip toggle switch./Trou de montage du commutateur a culbuteur pour poignees chauffees. Chute tilt cut-out/ Ouvertures pour goulotte incfinable. I 8 STYLE 3 STYLE 6 @ 31 Attache to loose hangine wire under fuel tank on engine./ /_ attacher au fil metallique qui pend dessous le reservoir du moteur. Ground wire/ Fil de terre _ (_ 34 _ _38 2 5 8"___ "- .
REF NO. N° DE REF. PART NO. N° DE Pll_CE STYLE3 731-1737A 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 31 32 33 34 36 38 39 40 DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 731-0061 Black Handle Panel (*) Black Handle Panel (,,,,) Panneau-noir (*) Panneau-noir (i.
