MTD 31AE6GKH730 Owner’s Manual

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

A O AL

Two-Stage Snow Thrower- K-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 shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderby theoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester
forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

PRINTEDIN U.S.A

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

FORMNO.769-01940

07/06/2005

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

Customer Support .............................................. 2

Safety Labels ...................................................... 3

Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4

Setting UpYour Snow Thrower .......................... 6

Operating Your Snow Thrower ......................... 10

Making Adjustments ........................................ 14

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOUSTARTASSEMBLING

YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,

pleaselocate themodel plateon the equipment and copythe
informationto the sample modelplate providedto the right.

You can locatethe model plate bystanding at the operating

positionand looking down at the rear of the snow thrower.

This informationwill be necessaryto usethe manufacturer's
web site and/or obtain assistancefrom the Customer Support

Departmentor an authorizedservice dealer.

Maintaining Your Snow Thrower ...................... 16

Off-Season Storage .......................................... 20

Troubleshooting ................................................ 21

illustrated Parts List ......................................... 22

Warranty ............................................ Back Cover

Model Number

Rb

www. mtdprod ucts.com

Serial Number

MTD LLC

P.O. BOX 361131
CLEVELAND, OH 44136

330-220-4683
800-800-731 0 j

Customer Support

Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou havedifficulty assemblingthis productor haveany questionsregarding the controls, operation, or maintenanceof this

unit,youcan seek helpfrom the experts. Choose from the options below:

1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Click on the Customer
Support menuoption.

2. Phonea CustomerSupport Representative
at [phone].

Ya_d_Ma_

3. Theengine manufactureris responsiblefor all engine-
relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,
specifications,warrantyand service. Pleasereferto the
enginemanufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packed

separatelywithyour unit, for more information.

I P_e_¢t Reg_sttat_e_ 1

2

1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGIMPELLER
ANDAUGER.CONTACTWITHIMPELLEROR

AUGERCANAMPUTATEHANDSANDFEET.

USECLEAN-OUTTOOLTOUNCLOG

,

DISCHARGECHUTE.
DISENGAGECLUTCHLEVERS,STOPENGINE,

3.
ANDREMAINBEHINDHANDLESUNTILALL

MOVINGPARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFORE
UNCLOGGINGORSERVICINGMACHINE.

TOAVOIDTHROWNOBJECTSINJURIES,

,

NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGEATBYSTANDERS.
USEEXTRACAUTIONWHENOPERATINGON

GRAVELSURFACES.

5. READOPERATOR'SMANUAL.

WARNING

Thissymbolpoints
out importantsafety

instructionswhich,if
notfollowed,could
endangerthepersonal
safetyand/or property

of yourselfandothers.

Readandfollowall

instructionsinthis

manualbeforeat-
temptingto operate

this machine.Failure
to complywiththese

instructionsmayresult
in personalinjury.When

youseethis symbol.

HEED ITS WARNING!

ChuteClean-out Tool

Achuteclean-outtool isfastenedtothetopofthe
augerhousingwitha mountingclip.Thetoolisdesigned
toclearachuteassemblyof iceandsnow.
Thisitemisfastenedwitha cabletieatthe factory.Cut
thecabletiebeforeoperatingthesnowthrower.

_ ARNING: Never use your

hands to clear a cloggedchute

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.

3

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use
ofthis power machine

to persons who read,

understand
and follow thewarnings

and instructions

in this manual
and onthe machine.

WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of its constituents,andcertain vehicle compo-
nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancerand

birth defects or other reproductiveharm.

DANGER: This machinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operationin this
manual.As with anytypeof power equipment,carelessnessor error on the part of the operator can
result in seriousinjury.This machine iscapableof amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.

Failureto observethe followingsafetyinstructionscould result in serious injury or death.

WARNING

Thissymbolpoints
out importantsafety

instructionswhich,if
notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

i safetyand/or property
I ofyourselfandothers.

Readandfollowall
instructionsinthis

manualbeforeat-

temptingto operate

i this machine.Failure
I to complywiththese

instructionsmayresult

i inpersonalinjury.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.

Training

1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe 1.
machineandin themanual(s)beforeattemptingto

assembleandoperate.Keepthis manualina safe placefor
futureandregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacement

parts. 2.

2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.
Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.

3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis
machine.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand
understandtheoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesin 3.
thismanualand shouldbetrainedandsupervisedbya
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

anyoneentersthearea. 6.

7. Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingor falling,especially 7.
whenoperatingin reverse.

Preparation

Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethe equipmentisto be
used.Removealldoormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,

wiresand otherforeignobjects,whichcouldbetrippedover
orthrownbythe auger/impeller.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperation
andwhile performinganadjustmentorrepairto protectyour
eyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseserious
injurytothe eyes.

Do notoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinterouter
garments.Donotwearjewelry,longscarvesorother
looseclothing,whichcould becomeentangledinmoving
parts.Wearfootwearwhichwillimprovefootingonslippery

surfaces.
Useagroundedthree-wireextensioncordandreceptacle

forall units withelectric startengines.
Adjustcollectorhousingheighttocleargravelorcrushed

rocksurfaces.
Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingthe engine.

Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis
running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe
operator'smanual.

8,

Letengineandmachineadjustto outdoortemperature
beforestartingtoclearsnow.

9.

Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextreme
careinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable
andthe vaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan
occurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyour clothes,
whichcanignite.Washyour skinandchangeclothes
immediately.

a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars, pipesandothersources

ofignition.

c. Neverfuelmachineindoors.
d. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhilethe engineis hot

or running.

e. Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefuel-

ing.

f. Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethanY2inch

belowbottomoffiller neckto providespaceforfuel
expansion.

g. Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.
h. If gasolineis spilled,wipe itoff theengineandequip-

ment.Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutes
beforestartingtheengine.

i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere

there is an openflame,sparkorpilotlight (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.Doingsomakesthemachineunsafe

andmaycausepersonalinjury.

3. The controlleversmustoperateeasilyinbothdirections

andautomaticallyreturntothe disengagedpositionwhen

released.

4. Neveroperatewitha missingor damagedchuteassembly.
Keepall safetydevicesinplaceandworking.

5. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessand

deadlygas.

6. Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceofalcohol

or drugs.

7. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causeaburn.Do
nottouch.

8. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossing

gravelsurfaces.Stayalert for hiddenhazardsortraffic.

9. Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperat-
ingonslopes.

10.Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards
windows,walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty
damageor personalinjury causedby aricochet.

11.Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersandpetsor
allow anyonein frontofthe machine.

12.Donotoverloadmachinecapacity byattemptingto clear
snowattoofast ofa rate.

13.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibility or light.
Alwaysbe sure ofyourfootingand keepafirm holdonthe

handles.Walk,neverrun.

14.Disengagepowerto the auger/impellerwhentransportingor

notinuse.

15.Neveroperatemachineat hightransportspeedsonslippery
surfaces.Lookdownandbehindand usecarewhen

backingup.

16.Ifthe machineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe
engine,disconnectthesparkplugwireand groundit against
the engine.Inspectthoroughlyfordamage.Repairany
damagebeforestartingandoperating.

17.Disengageallcontrolleversandstopenginebeforeyou

leavethe operatingposition (behindthe handles).Wait
untilthe auger/impellercomestoa completestopbefore
uncloggingthe chuteassembly,makinganyadjustments,or
inspections.

18.Neverputyourhand inthedischargeor collectoropenings.
Alwaysuse the clean-outtool providedtounclogthe dis-
chargeopening.Donot unclogchuteassemblywhileengine

isrunning.Shut off engineand remainbehindhandlesuntil

all movingpartshavestoppedbeforeunclogging.

19.Useonly attachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe

manufacturer(e.g.wheelweights,tirechains,cabsetc.).

20. Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis manual,
usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealeror call
[phone]forassistanceand thenameof yournearest

servicingdealer..

Maintenance & Storage

1. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper
operationregularly.Refertothe maintenanceandadjust-

mentsectionsofthis manual.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisen-
gageall controlleversandstopthe engine.Waituntilthe
auger/impellercometoa completestop.Disconnectthe
sparkplugwireand groundagainstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.

3. Checkbolts and screwsfor propertightnessatfrequent
intervalstokeepthe machineinsafeworkingcondition.
Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor anydamage.

4. Do notchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-speed
theengine.The governorcontrolsthemaximumsafe
operatingspeedoftheengine.

5. Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesare subjectto
wearanddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequently

checkallcomponentsand replacewithoriginalequipment
manufacturer's(OEM) partsonly."Useof partswhich do

notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

6. Checkcontrolsperiodicallytoverifytheyengageand
disengageproperlyandadjust,if necessary.Referto the
adjustmentsectioninthisoperator'smanualforinstructions.

7. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as neces-
sary.

8. Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,
etc.toprotecttheenvironment.

9. Priorto storing,runmachineafewminutesto clearsnow
frommachineandpreventfreezeupof auger/impeller.

10.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere
thereisan openflame,sparkor pilot lightsuchasa 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

EPAemissionregulationsforSORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)
arecertifiedtooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,andmay
includethefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModifica-
tion(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)ifso equipped.

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe useofthispowermachineto personswhoread,un-
derstandandfollowthe warningsandinstructionsin this manual
andon the machine.

Operation

WARNING

Thissymbol points
out importantsafety
instructions,which if
notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal
safety and/or property

of yourselfand others.

Readand followall

instructions inthis man-
ual before attemptingto

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 on the machine.

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NOTE:Allreferences
inthismanualtothe

leftorrightsideofthe
snowthrowerisfrom

theoperatingposition

onlyExceptionsifany,

willbespecifed

NOTE:ThisOperator's
Manualcoversseveral

models.Snowthrower

featuresvarybymodel.

Notallfeaturesdiscussed
and/orpicturedinthis

i manualareapplicabletoall

snowthrowermodels,

NOTE:Ifthe flangekeepers

do noteasilyclickinto

31ace,usethe palmofyour

i handtoapplyswift,firm

pressuretothebackof
each.

Figure 1

Figure 2

IMPORTANT:Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare
includedwiththis manual(orstowedintheplastichandle
panel).Referto Augersonpage18formoreinformation
regardingshearpin replacement.

1. Observethelowerareaofthesnowthrowertobe
surebothcablesarealignedwithrollerguidesbefore

pivotinghandleupward.

• Pullupand backon upperhandleasshownin Figure

1.Alignupperhandlewiththelowerhandle.

2. Securethe rightsideof thehandlebytighteningthe
plasticwingknob.Securetheleftside ofthehandleby
tighteningtheplasticwingknobintotheeyebolt.See
Figure2.

3. Makesurethattheflangekeepersareopened.
Positionthechuteassembly(forward-facing)overthe
chutebase.SeeFigure3.

4. Closethe flangekeepersto securethechute
assemblytothechuteadapter.Thekeeperswillclick
intoplacewhenproperlysecure.SeeFigure4.

NOTE:if theflangekeepersdonoteasilyclickintoplace,
usethe palmof yourhandtoapply swift,firmpressureto

thebackofeach.

5. Removetheflat washerandhairpinclipfromtheend
ofthechutedirectionalcontrol.

a. Inserttheendofthe chutedirectionalcontrolinto

thelowerbracket.

b. Securewiththeflatwasherandhairpinclipjust

removed.See Figure5.

NOTE:If necessary,thelowerbracketcanbeadjusted.
RefertoChuteBracketAdjustmenton Page12.

6. Checkthatallcablesareproperlyroutedthroughthe
cableguideontopof theengine.SeeFigure6.

Theextensioncordisfastenedwithacabletietotherear
oftheaugerhousingforshippingpurposes.Cutthecable

tieandremoveitbeforeoperatingthesnowthrower.

IMPORTANT

Thisunit isshipped

with the engine full of

I oil.After assembly,

refertothe Tecumseh
Enginesmanual

packedseparatelywith

i your snowthrower
i forfuel and oil fill-up

i details.

Figure 3 Figure 4

6

_ AUTION:Priorto operatingyour (f

snowthrower,referto AugerControl

Teston page11. Readand follow all

instructionscarefully, and performall
adjustmentstoverifyyoursnowthrower
isoperatingsafelyandproperly.

Shear Pin Storage

An areaforconvenientshearpin storageis locatedunder
theplasticdashpanel,SeeFigure7,

Chute Clean-Out Tool

Theclean-outtoolisconvenientlyfastenedtothe rearof
theaugerhousingwithamountingclip,SeeFigure8,

1, Releaseboththeaugercontrolandthedrive/auger

controllock.

2, Stop theenginebymovingthethrottleto thestop

position,

3, Removetheclean-outtoolfromthemountingclip,
4, Usethe shovel-shapedendoftheclean-outtoolto

removeanysnowandiceinthe chuteassembly,

5, Re-fastenthe clean-outtoolto the mountingclipon

the rearof theaugerhousingandrestartengine,

6, Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthe

snowthrower),engagetheaugercontrolfora few
secondsto clearany remainingsnowor ice fromthe
chuteassemblybeforecontinuingtoclearsnow,

__i= ARNING:Neveruseyourhands to

cleansnowandicefrom thechute

assembly or auger housing.

Figure 6

CAUTION

Priorto operating
your snow thrower,

referto Auger Control

Test on page 13.
Read and follow all

instructionscare-

fully and perform all
adjustments to verify

your unit isoperating
safelyand properly,

Tire Pressure

Thetiresareover-inflatedforshippingpurposes,Check
thetirepressurebeforeoperatingthesnowthrower,Refer

tothetiresidewallfortiremanufacturer'srecommended
psianddeflate(or inflate)thetiresas necessary,

NOTE:Ifthetirepressureisnotequalinbothtires, the
unitmaynottravelina straightpathandtheshaveplate
maywearunevenly.

B

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Figure 7

Chute Clean-0ut T001

Figure 8

Figure 5

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Know Your Snow Thrower

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.Neverfuel

the machine indoors

or whiletheengine
is hotor running.

Extinguishcigarettes,
cigars,pipes and

other sourcesof
ignition.

F

DriveControl

ElectricStart Button

ChuteAssembly \

CleanOut

Tool

Now that you have set up your snow thrower for
operation, get acquainted with its controls and fea-

tures. These are described below and illustrated on
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 onpage10ofthismanual.

Shift Lever

Theshiftleverislocatedon the right
sideof thehandlepanel.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.

0il Fill

GasCap

\

6
5
4
3

t 2

F1

R1

ShiftLever

/

Two-WayChuteControlTM

AugerControl

ChuteDirectionalControl

Y

EngineControls

RecoilStarter

ElectricStarter0utiet

ignition

Key

Handle

\

Choke

Control

Control

Choke Control

ill

Thechokecontrolisfoundontherearoftheengineand
isactivatedby rotatingtheknobclockwise.Activatingthe
chokecontrolclosesthe chokeplateon thecarburetor
andaidsinstartingtheengine.

Throttle Control

Thethrottlecontrolis locatedon the
engine.Itregulatesthespeedofthe

engineandwillshutofftheenginewhen
pusheddowncompletely.

Primer

Depressingthe primerforcesfueldirectly
intothe engine'scarburetortoaidin
cold-weatherstarting.

Oil Fill

Engineoil levelcanbecheckedandoil
addedthroughtheoilfill.

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Auger Control

f

Theaugercontrolislocatedonthelefthandle.Squeeze
thecontrolgripagainstthehandleto engagetheaugers
andstartsnowthrowingaction.Releasetostop.

Chute Directional Control

Thechutedirectionalcontrolislocatedonthe leftsideof
thesnowthrower.

• Tochangethedirection inwhichsnowisthrown,
crankclockwisetodischargetotheleftandcounter-
clockwisetodischargetotheright.

Ignition Key

Theignitionkeyisasafetydevise.Itmustbefully

insertedin orderfortheenginetostart. Removethe
ignitionkeywhenthesnowthrowerisnot inuse.

NOTE:Donotturntheignitionkeyinanattempttostart

theengine.Doingsomaycauseit tobreak.

Clean-Out Tool

Drive Control

DRIVE

"x

CONTROL

J

Thedrivecontrolislocatedontherighthandle.Squeeze
thecontrolgripagainstthehandleto engagethewheel
drive.Releasetostop.

Two-Way Chute Control TM

f

CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

%

CHUTETiLT

DOWN

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!

\

Thetwo-waychutecontrolislocatedontheleft sideof
thedash panelandcontrolstheangleand distance of
snowdischargefromthechute.

• Tochangetheangle/distance whichsnowisthrown,
pivotthetwo-waychutecontrolforwardor backward.

CHUTETiLT

UP

,__ WARNING" Never use your hands

to clear a clogged chute assem-

bly. Shut off engine and remain
behind handles until all moving

parts havestopped before

unclogging.

Thechuteclean-outtoolisfastenedto thetopofthe
augerhousingwitha mountingclip.Thetoolisdesigned
toclearacloggedchuteassembly.

NOTE: Thisitemisfastenedwitha cabletietotherear

oftheaugerhousingatthe factory.Cutthe cabletie

beforeoperatingthe snowthrower.

Skid Shoes

Positiontheskidshoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.

Adjustupwardforhard-packedsnow.Adjustdownward
whenoperatingongravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.

Recoil Starter Handle

Thishandleisusedtomanuallystarttheengine.

Electric Starter Button

Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine's

electricstarterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.

Electric Starter Outlet

Requirestheuse ofa three-prongoutdoorextensioncord

anda 120Vpowersource/wailoutlet.

Augers

Whenengaged,theaugersrotateanddraw snowintothe
augerhousing.

Chute Assembly

Snowdrawnintothe augerhousingisdischargedoutthe

chuteassembly.

Gas Cap

Unthreadthegascapto addgasolinetothefueltank.

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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