Yard-Man 31AE6GKF500 User Manual

Safety • Set-Up • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

Two-Stage Snow Thrower

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunitis equippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwithasparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalorstatelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbythe operator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester
forthe mufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

ForUSCustomers:MTDLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019

PRINTEDIN U.S.A. ForCanadianCustomers:MTDProductsLtd.,P.O.BOX1386,KITCHENER,ONTARION2G4J1 769-03501

iMPORTANT

09/20/07

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

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

MakingAdjustments ......................................... 14

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING
YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,
please locatethe modelplate onthe equipmentand copythe

the modelnumber andthe serialnumbertothe sample model
plate providedto the right.You can locatethe model plate by
standing atthe operatingposition and looking downatthe

frame.

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

Off-Season Storage .......................................... 19

Trouble Shooting .............................................. 20

Warranty ............................................................ 21

illustrated Parts Lists ....................................... 22

Model Number Serial Number

Num6ro de mod61e Num6ro de s6rier

XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

MTD LLC

PRODUCTS LIMITED

KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1

USA-www.mtdproducts.com 1-800-800-7310
CAN-www.mtdcanada.com 1-800-668-1238

OH 44136

Customer Support

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

without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou havedifficulty assemblingthis productor haveanyquestions regardingthecontrols, operation or maintenanceof this unit,

youcan seek helpfromthe experts. Choose from the options below:

1. ForUSCustomers: Visit www.yardman.comfor many usefulsuggestions,click on CustomerSupport button.
ForCanadian Customers: Visit www.yardman.cafor manyusefulsuggestions,click on CustomerSupport button.

2. Call a CustomerSupport Representative,

ForUSCustomers: 1-330-220-4MTD (4683)or 1-800-800-7310
ForCanadianCustomers: 1-800-668-1238

3. The engine manufactureris responsiblefor allengine-relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,specifica-
tions,warranty andservice. Please referto the engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packedseparatelywith
your unit, for more information.

Pleasehaveyour unit's model number andserial numberreadywhenyou call. See previoussectionto locatethis information.

Youwill be askedto enter theserialnumber in order to processyour call.

2

222

ChuteClean-out

Tool

CS00071

A chute clean-out tool isfastenedto the top
of the auger housingwith a mountingclip. The

tool isdesignedtoclear a chuteassembly of
ice and snow.

Thisitem is fastenedwitha cable tie atthe
factory.Cut the cable tie before operatingthe

snowthrower.

_ WARNING: Never use your

J

,m#

mmmmmmmmm

handsto clear a clogged chute

assembly. Shut off engine and

remain behind handles until

all moving parts havestopped

before using the clean-out tool

to clear the chute assembly.

STOP

WARNING

This symbol points
out importantsafety

instructionswhich,
ifnot followed, could

endanger the per-
sonal safety and/or

propertyof yourself

and others. Readand
follow all instructions

inthis manual before

_ttempting to operate

this machine. Failure
to comply with these

instructionsmay
result inpersonal

injury.When you see

this symbol, HEED

iTS WARNING!

four Responsibility
::restrictthe use

ofthis power machine
to persons who read,

understand

and follow thewarnings
and instructions

inthis manual

and on the machine.

3

WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of its constituents, andcertain vehiclecompo-
nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductiveharm.

DANGER: This machinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the safeoperation practices in this
manual.As with any type of powerequipment,carelessnessor error onthe part ofthe operatorcan
result in seriousinjury.This machine is capable of amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.

Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injuryordeath.

WARNING

Thissymbolpoints
outimportantsafety
instructionswhich,
ifnotfollowed, could

endangerthe per-
sonalsafetyand/or

propertyof yourself
andothers.Readand

followallinstructions

inthismanualbefore
attemptingto operate

thismachine.Failure

i to complywiththese

instructionsmay

; resultin personal

injury.Whenyou see

this symbol, HEED

iTS WARNING!

Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use

of this powermachine
to personswho read,

understand

I andfollow the warnings

and instructions
inthis manual

and on the machine.

Training

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

assembleandoperate.Keepthis manualina safe placefor
futureandregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacement
parts.

2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.
Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.

3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis
machine.Children14yearsold andovershouldreadand
understandtheinstructionsandsafeoperationpractices

inthismanualand onthemachineandbetrainedand
supervisedbyan adult.

4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.

5. Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Plan
yoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof material

towardroads,bystandersandthe like.

6. Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenat least75feet
fromthe machinewhileit isin operation.Stopmachineif
anyoneentersthearea.

7. Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingor falling,especially
whenoperatingin reverse.

Preparation

1. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto be
used.Removealldoormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,
wiresand otherforeignobjects,whichcouldbetripped
overor thrownbythe auger/impeller.

2. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldsduring
operationandwhileperforminganadjustmentor repair
toprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan
causeseriousinjurytothe eyes.

3. Do notoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergar-
ments.Donotwearjewelry,longscarvesor otherloose
clothing,whichcouldbecomeentangledin movingparts.
Wearfootwearwhichwillimprovefootingonslippery

surfaces.

4. Useagroundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacle
forall unitswithelectricstartengines.

5. Adjustcollectorhousingheightto cleargravel orcrushed
rocksurfaces.

6. Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingthe engine.

7. Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis
running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe
operator'smanual.

8. Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperature
beforestartingtoclearsnow.

Safe Handling of Gasoline
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuseextremecare

in handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthe
vaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhen
gasolineisspilled onyourselfor yourclothes,whichcanignite.
Washyourskin andchangeclothesimmediately.

a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources

ofignition.

c. Neverfuelmachineindoors.
d. Neverremovegascap oraddfuelwhilethe engineis hot

or running.

e. Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefuel-

ing.

f. Neveroverfill fueltank. 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 containerinside where

there isan openflame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,

waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).
j. Allowmachinetocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.

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Operation

1. Donot puthandsorfeetnearrotatingparts,inthe
auger/impellerhousingor chuteassembly.Contactwiththe

rotatingpartscanamputatehandsandfeet.

2. The auger/impellercontrolleveris asafetydevice.Never
bypassitsoperation.Doingso makesthe machineunsafe

andmaycausepersonalinjury.

3. The controlleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirections

andautomaticallyreturntothe disengagedpositionwhen

released.

4. Neveroperatewitha missingor damagedchuteassembly.
Keepall safetydevicesinplaceandworking.

5. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in apoorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessand

deadlygas.

6. Donotoperatemachinewhileunderthe 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 causedby aricochet.

11.Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersand petsor
allow anyoneinfrontofthe machine.

12.Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingto clear
snowattoofast of arate.

13.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibility or light.
Alwaysbe sureofyourfootingandkeepa firmholdonthe

handles.Walk,neverrun.

14.Disengagepowerto the auger/impellerwhentransportingor

notinuse.

15.Neveroperatemachineat hightransport speedsonslippery
surfaces.Lookdownand behindandusecare when

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.Neverputyourhandin thedischargeor collectoropenings.
Alwaysuse theclean-outtoolprovidedtounclogthe dis-
chargeopening.Donot unclogchuteassemblywhileengine

isrunning.Shut offengineandremainbehindhandlesuntil

all movingpartshavestoppedbefore unclogging.

19.Useonly attachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe

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

20. Ifsituationsoccurwhich arenotcoveredin thismanual,use
careand goodjudgment.Callcustomerassistanceforthe

nameof yournearestservicingdealer.

Maintenance & Storage

1. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir proper
operationregularly.Refertothe maintenanceandadjust-

mentsectionsofthis manual.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspectingmachinedisengage
allcontrolleversandstopthe engine.Waituntilthe
auger/impellercometo a completestop.Disconnectthe
sparkplugwireand groundagainsttheengineto prevent
unintendedstarting.

3. Checkbolts andscrewsfor propertightnessatfrequent
intervalstokeepthe machineinsafeworkingcondition.
Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor anydamage.

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

5. Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjectto
wearanddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequently

checkallcomponentsandreplacewith originalequipment
manufacturer's(OEM) partsonly."Useof partswhichdo

notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

6. Checkcontrolsperiodicallytoverify theyengageand
disengageproperlyandadjust,if necessary.Referto the
adjustmentsectioninthis operator'smanualfor instructions.

7. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as neces-
sary.

8. Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor gas,oil,
etc.toprotectthe environment.

9. Priorto storing,runmachineafew minutestoclearsnow
frommachineandpreventfreezeupof auger/impeller.

10.Neverstorethemachineorfuel containerinsidewhere
thereisan openflame,sparkor pilotlightsuchas a water

heater,furnace,clothesdryeretc.

11.Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualforproperinstructions
onoff-seasonstorage.

Do not modify engine
Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donot modifyengineinany

way.Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcan leadto a runaway
engineandcauseit tooperateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamper
withfactorysettingofenginegovernor.

Notice regarding Emissions
Engineswhicharecertifiedto complywithCaliforniaandfederal

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

Average Useful Life

Accordingto the ConsumerProductsSafetyCommission
(CPSC)andthe U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),

thisproducthasanAverage UsefulLife ofseven(7)years,or
60hoursof operation.Attheend oftheAverage UsefulLife,
buya newmachineorhavethe machineinspectedannuallyby

anauthorizedservicedealertoensurethat all mechanicaland
safetysystemsare workingproperlyandnotwornexcessively.

Failuretodosocanresultin accidents,injuriesordeath.

WARNING

This symbol points
out important safety
instructions,which
if not followed, could

endanger the per-
sonalsafety and/or

property of yourself

and others. Read and
follow all instructions

in this rnanuai before
attempting to operate

this machine. Failure
to complywith these

instructionsmay
result in personal

injury.When you see
this symbol, HEED

IT'S WARNING!
Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use

ofthis powermachine
to personswho read,

understand
and followthe warnings

and instructions
in this manual
and on the machine.

5

NOTE:Referencesto
rightorleftsideofthe

snowthroweraredeter-
minedfrombehindthe

unitintheoperating
position.

Figure 3-1

IMPORTANT:Thesnowthrowerisshippedwithoil
andWITHOUTGASOLINE.Afterassembly,referto
separateenginemanualfor properfuelandengineoil

recommendations.

1. Observethelowerareaof thesnowthrowerto be sure
bothcablesarealignedwithrollerguides.

a. Pullupand backon upperhandleas shownin

Figure3-1.Alignupperhandlewiththelower
handle.

b. Tightenhandknobssecuringupperhandleto

lowerhandle.

2. Removewingnutand hexscrewfromchutecontrol
assemblyandclevispinandcotter pinfromchute
supportbracket.SeeFigure3-2.Positionthechute
assembly(forward-facing)overthechutebase.

3. Placechuteassemblyontochutebaseand secure
chutecontrolassemblytochutesupportbracketwith
clevispinandcotterpin removedearlier.SeeFigure

3-3.

NOTE:ThisOperator's
Manualcoversseveral

models,handlepanels,
lightsandchutecranks

aresomefeaturesthat
mayvarybymodel.

Notallfeaturesrefer-
encedinthismanual

areapplicabletoall
snowthrowermodels.

NOTE:Tworeplace-
mentaugershearpins

areincludedwiththis
manual(orstowed

i intheplastichandle

panel).RefertoAugers

, intheMaintainance

i Sectionformore

informationregarding
shearpinreplacement.

Figure 3=2

Figure 3=3

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4. Finishsecuringchutecontrolassemblytochute
supportbracketwithwingnutandhexscrewremoved
earlier.SeeFigure3-4.

Setting U p

5. Checkthatall cablesareproperlyroutedthroughthe
cableguideon topofthe engine.SeeFigure3-5.

Theextensioncordis fastenedwitha cabletieto the rear
ofthe augerhousingforshippingpurposes.Cutthecable

tieand removeit beforeoperatingthesnowthrower.

CAUTION:Priorto operating your

snowthrower, referto AugerControl
Teston page13. Readand follow all
instructionscarefully,and performall
adjustments to verify your snowthrower
isoperating safely and properly.

Figure 3=4

Figure 3=5

CAUTION

Priorto operating
your snow thrower,

refer to Auger Control
Test on page 13.

Read and follow all
instructionscare-

fully and perform all
adjustments to verify

your unit is operating
safely and properly.

Shear Pin Storage (optional)

An areaforconvenientshearpin storageis locatedunder
theplasticdashpanel.SeeFigure3-6.

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/Y

,%

Figure 3=6

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WARNING

Neveruseyourhands

to cleansnowand

icefromthe chute

assemblyorauger

housing.

Figure 3=7

Drift Cutters (If Equipped)

Driftcuttersshouldbeusedwhenoperatingthesnow
throwerinheavydriftconditions.

Onmodelssoequipped,driftcuttersand hardware
areassembledto theaugerhousinginverted.See
Figure3-7.

• Removethecarriageboltsandwingnutssecuringthe
driftcutterstothe housing.

• Repositiondriftcutterssotheyfaceforwardas shown
in Figure3-8.Securewithhardwarepreviously
removed,wingnutsshouldbefastenedon theoutside
ofthe housingasshown.

If yourunit isnot equippedwithdrift cutters,youmay
contactCustomerSupportas instructedonpage2 for
informationregardingpriceand availability.

SnowthrowerModel Drift CutterKit:
Allmodels 0EM-390-679

iMPORTANT

Underany circum-

stance do not exceed
manufacturer'srecom-

mendedpsi. Equaltire
pressureshouldbe

maintainedat all times.

i Excessivepressure

whenseatingbeads
maycausetire/rim

assemblyto burst
with forcesufficientto

cause seriousinjury

Referto sidewallof

tirefor recommended
pressure.

Figure 3=8

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Clean=Out

Tool

Clean-Out Tool

Theclean-outtool ismountedtotherearof theauger
housingandis designedtocleara cloggedchute.Refer
topage11for instructionson howtoproperlyuseit.

NOTE: This itemisfastenedwithacabletie to therear
ofthe augerhousingatthefactory.Cutthecabletie

beforeoperatingthesnowthrower.

Figure 3-9

_ ARNING:Neveruse yourhandsto

_jJ_

clean snowand ice from the chute
assembly or auger housing.

Lamp Wiring Harness (If equipped)

Theposton the cabletie attachingthelampwiring
harnessto the lowerhandleshouldbe pluggedintothe
holeinthelowerhandle. Pullthe slackportionofthe
wiringharnessthroughthecabletieto preventinterfer-

encewiththe recoilstarterhandle.

ThrOWer

WARNING

Never use your hands

to clean snow and

ice from the chute
assembly or auger

housing,

Figure 3-10

Skid Shoes

Positiontheskidshoesbasedon surfaceconditions. 1.

Adjustupwardforhard-packedsnow.Adjustdownward
whenoperatingon gravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.See 2.

"MakingAdjustment"Section.

Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)

Thetiresareover-inflatedforshippingpurposes.Check
thetire pressurebeforeoperatingthesnowthrower.Refer

tothe tiresidewallfor tiremanufacturer'srecommended
psianddeflate(or inflate)thetiresas necessary.

NOTE:Ifthetire pressureisnot equalinbothtires, the
unitmaynottravelina straightpathandtheshaveplate
maywearunevenly.

General Recommendations

Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming
anymaintenance.

Thewarrantyon thissnowthrowerdoesnotcover
itemsthathavebeensubjectedtooperatorabuse
or negligence.Toreceivefullvaluefromwarranty,
operatormustmaintainthe snowthroweras

instructedhere.

3. Someadjustmentswillhaveto bemadeperiodically
tomaintainyourunitproperly.

4. Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesurethese
aretight.

i _ i i i

iMPORTANT

Underanycircum:

stance do not exceed
manufactureCs recom_

mended psL EqUaltire

pressure shouldbe

maintainedat alltimes:

Excessive pressure
when seating beads

may causetireirim
assembly toburSt

with forcesufficientto
cause seriousinjuryl

Refer tosidewallof
tire for rec0mmended
pressure:

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ThrOWer

WARNING

Read,understand,

andfollow allinstruc-
tions andwarnings

onthe machineand
inthis manualbefore

operating.

Useextreme care

hen handling

gasoline.Gasoline is
extremelyflammable

andthe vapors are
explosive.Neverfuel

the machineindoors
or while the engine

is hot or running.
Extinguishcigarettes,

cigars,pipes and
other sourcesof

ignition.

HeatedHandles
Switch (en option)l-

Headlight_ WheelSteering

Electric Start

GasCa

Oil EngineControls

]ool

1 If Equipped Shoe Control

Figure 4-1

Nowthatyouhavesetup yoursnowthrowerfor opera-
tion,getacquaintedwithits controlsandfeatures.These
aredescribedbelowandillustrated in Figure4-1.This
knowledgewillallow youto useyournewequipmentto
itsfullestpotential.

NOTE: Fordetailedstartinginstructionsandmore
informationonall enginecontrols,refertothe separate
enginemanualpackedwithyour unit.

Shift Lever

Theshiftleveris locatedon therightside
ofthe handlepanel.Placetheshift lever

intoany ofeightpositionstocontrolthe 4,
directionof travelandgroundspeed.

Forward 3
Yoursnowthrowerhassixforward(F)

speeds,withpositionnumberone (1) t 2
beingtheslowestspeed.

Reverse 1

Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R)
speeds,withpositionnumberone (1) R 1

beingtheslowerspeed.

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Choke Control

Thechokecontrolis foundonthe rearofthe engineand
isactivatedby rotatingtheknobclockwise.Activatingthe
chokecontrolclosesthe chokeplateon thecarburetor
andaidsinstartingtheengine.

Throttle Control

Thethrottlecontrolis locatedonthe engine.
it regulatesthespeedof theengineand
willshutoff the enginewhenpusheddown
completely.

Primer

Depressingthe primerforcesfueldirectly
intothe engine'scarburetortoaidin cold-
weatherstarting.

Oil Fill

Engineoil levelcanbecheckedandoil
addedthroughtheoil fill.

R2

Drive Control

.Shift Lever

Four-Way
Chute ControlTM

uger Control

Control 1

RecoilStarter

Handle

ElectricStarterOutlet

Ignition

Key

X

Choke

Control

Throttle

• J

III

10

Auger Control

f

* Tochangethedirectioninwhichsnowis thrown,

squeezethe buttononthejoy-stickandpivotthe

joy-stickto the rightorto theleft.

* Tochangetheangle/distancewhichsnowisthrown,

pivotthejoy-stickforwardor backward.

Wheel Steering Controls

Theleftand rightwheelsteeringcontrolsare locatedon
theundersideofthe handles.Squeezetherightcontrolto
turnright;squeezetheleftcontroltoturnleft.

NOTE:Operatethesnowthrowerinopenareas untilyou

arefamiliarwiththesecontrols.

Operating

Snow

Throwe r

Theaugercontrolis locatedontheleft handle.Squeeze
thecontrolgripagainstthe handletoengagetheaugers
andstartsnowthrowingaction.Releasetostop.

Drive Control/Auger Control Lock

f DRIVE -X

CONTROL

Thedrivecontrolislocatedonthe righthandle.Squeeze
thecontrolgripagainstthe handletoengagethewheel
drive.Releasetostop.
Thedrivecontrolalsolockstheaugercontrolsoyoucan
operatethechutedirectionalcontrolwithoutinterrupting
thesnowthrowingprocess.Ifthe augercontrolisen-
gagedsimultaneouslywiththedrivecontrol,theoperator
canreleasetheaugercontrol(onthe lefthandle)and
theaugerswillremainengaged.Releasebothcontrolsto
stoptheaugersandwheeldrive.

iMPORTANT:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrolbefore
changingspeeds.

Four-Way Chute Control TM

f

CHUTE DiRECTiONAL CONTROL

CHUTETILTDOWN

jPUSH BUTTOHi

CHUTEROTATE

RIGHT

CHUTETiLTUP j

Thechutedirectionalcontrolislocatedon theleftside of
thedash panel.

Ignition Key

Theignitionkeymustbe insertedandsnappedinplace

inorderforthe enginetostart. Removetheignitionkeyto
preventunauthorizeduseof equipment.DoNOTattempt

toturn thekey.

Clean-Out Tool

WARNING:Neveruseyour handsto

clear aclogged chute assembly.Shut
off engine and remain behind handles

until ail moving partshavestopped
before unclogging.

1.

Releaseboththe augercontroland thedrive/auger

controllock.

2.

Stoptheenginebymovingthethrottleto thestop
position.

3.

Removethe clean-outtoolfromthe mountingclip.

4.

Usetheshovel-shapedendofthe clean-outtoolto
removeanysnowandice inthechuteassembly.

5.

Re-fastentheclean-outtoolto themountingclipon

therearof theaugerhousingand restartengine.

6.

Whilestandingin theoperator'sposition(behindthe

snowthrower),engagethe augercontrolfora few
secondsto clearanyremainingsnoworicefromthe

chuteassemblybeforecontinuingtoclearsnow.

Heated Handles Switch (if Equipped)

Thisswitchis locatedonthe rightside ofthe snow
throwerdashpanel.Toactivatethe heatedhandles,
togglethe switchtothe rightto generateheatwithinthe

handlegrips.Toggletheswitchtothe lefttothe OFF
positionafterusingthe snowthrower.

NOTE:Theheatedhandlesgripsarea complimentto,

nota substitutefor,propercoldweatherouterwearfor
theoperator'shands.Itis recommendedthatthesnow
throweroperatorweargloves/mittensto avoidextremities
ofwinterwhile operatingthis equipment.

WARNING

The operation of

any snow thrower

can result inforeign
objects being thrown

intothe eyes, which

can damage your
eyes severely. Always

wear safety glasses
while operating the

snow thrower, or while
performing any adjust-

ments or repairs on it.

Besure no oneother

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

Gas & Oil Fill-Up

Servicetheenginewithgasolineandoil asinstructedin
theseparateenginemanualpackedwithyourunit.Read
instructionscarefully.

Starting The Engine

1. Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplug.Makecertainthe
metalloopon theendof thesparkplugwire (inside
therubberboot)isfastenedsecurelyoverthe metal
tiponthe sparkplug.

2. Makecertainboththeaugercontrolanddrivecontrol
arein thedisengaged(released)position.

3. Movethrottlecontrolupto FASTposition.Insert
ignitionkeyinto slot.Makesureitsnapsintoplace.
Donotattempttoturn thekey.

7. Whendisconnectingtheextensioncord,always
unplugtheendat thethree-prongwalloutletbefore
unpluggingtheoppositeendfromthe snowthrower.

Recoil Starter

1. Rotatechokecontrolto FULLchokeposition(cold
enginestart).

NOTE:If theengineis alreadywarm,placechokecontrol
intheOFFpositioninsteadof FULL.

2. Pushthe primertwoor threetimesforcoldengine
start,makingsureto coverventholeinthecenterof
theprimerwhenpushing.

NOTE:DO NOTuseprimerto restarta warmengine
aftera shortshutdown.

Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-

tions and warnings
on the machineand

inthis manual before
operating.

Useextreme care
when handling

gasoline.Gasoline is
extremelyflammable
and the vapors are

explosive.Neverfuel

the machine indoors

or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguishciga-

rettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of

ignition.

Ifyour home'swiring
systemis not a

three-wire grounded

system,do not use

this electric starter

under any condi-

tions.

If your home

electricalsystem
is grounded,

but a three-hole

receptacleis not

available, do not use
yoursnow throweCs

electricstarter.

NOTE:The enginecannotstartunlessthe keyis
insertedintoignitionswitch.

Electric Starter

1. Determinethatyourhome'swiringis a three-wire
groundedsystem.Ask a licensedelectricianifyouare

notcertain.

WARNING:Theoptional electricstarter

isequippedwith a grounded three-wirepowercordand plug,and is designed
to operate on 120voltAC household
current.It must beused with a properly
grounded three-prong receptacle atall
times to avoidthe possibilityof electric

shock.Followall instructionscarefully
priorto operating the electric starter,

ifyouhavea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceed

asfollows:

1. Plugtheextensioncordintothe outletlocatedon the
engine'ssurface.Plugtheotherendofextensioncord
intoa three-prong120-volt,grounded,ACoutletina

well-ventilatedarea.

2. RotatechokecontroltoFULLchokeposition(fora
coldenginestart).

NOTE:Ifthe engineisalreadywarm,placechokecontrol
inthe OFFpositioninsteadofFULL.

3. Pushtheprimertwoor threetimesforcoldengine
start,makingsureto coverventholein thecenterof
theprimerwhenpushing.

NOTE:DONOTuseprimertorestartawarmengine
aftera shortshutdown.

4. Pushstarterbuttonto startengine.

5. Oncetheenginestarts,immediatelyreleasestarter
button.

6. As theenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontrol
tothe OFFposition.Ifthe enginefalters,quickly
rotatethechokecontrolbackto FULLand thenslowly
intothe OFFpositionagain.

NOTE:Additionalprimingmaybe necessaryifthe
temperatureis below150Fahrenheit.

3. Graspthe recoilstarterhandleandslowlypullthe
ropeout.Atthe pointwhereitbecomesslightlyharder
topullthe rope,slowlyallowthe ropeto recoil.

4. Pullthe starterhandlewithafirm,rapidstroke.Donot
releasethehandleandallowitto snapback.Keepa
firmholdon thestarterhandleandallowitto slowly

recoil.

.

Asthe enginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrol
tothe OFFposition.Ifthe enginefalters,quicklyrotate
thechokecontrolbackto the FULLpositionandthen
slowlyintotheOFFpositionagain.

NOTE:Allowtheengineto warmup fora few minutes
afterstarting.Theenginewill notdevelopfull poweruntil
itreachesoperatingtemperatures.

Stopping The Engine

Runenginefor a fewminutesbeforestoppingtohelpdry
offanymoistureontheengine.

Tohelppreventpossiblestarterfreeze-up,proceedas
follows:

Electric Starter (if Equipped)

1. Connectextensioncordtothe electricstarteroutlet
ontheengine,thento 120voltACoutlet.

2. Withthe enginerunning,pushthestarterbuttonand
allowthe starterforspinfor severalseconds.The
noisemadebythe starteris normal.Theengine's
starteris notbeingharmed.

3. Whendisconnectingtheextensioncord,always
unplugtheendat thethree-prongwalloutletbefore
unpluggingtheoppositeendfromthe snowthrower.

4. MovethrottlecontroltoSTOPposition.

5. Removetheignitionkey(Donotturnkey)to prevent
unauthorizeduseof equipment.

6. Wipeallsnowandmoisturefromtheareaaroundthe
engineaswell asthe areainandaroundthedrive
controlandaugercontrol.Also,engageandrelease

bothcontrolsseveraltimes.

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NOTE:Keepthe keyin a safeplace.Theenginecannot
startwithouttheignitionkey.

Recoil Starter

1. Withenginerunning,pullstarterropewitha rapid,
continuousfull armstrokethreeor fourtimes.Pulling
thestarterropewillproducea loudclatteringsound,
whichisnotharmfultoengine.

2. MovethrottlecontroltoSTOPposition.

3. Removethe ignitionkey(Donotturnkey)to prevent
unauthorizeduseof equipment.

NOTE:Keepthe keyin a safeplace.Theenginecannot
startwithouttheignitionkey.

4. Wipeall snowandmoisturefromtheareaaroundthe
engineaswellasthe areain andaroundthedrive
controlandaugercontrol.Also,engageand release

bothcontrolsseveraltimes.

To Engage Drive

Withtheenginerunningneartop speed,move
shiftleverto oneof sixFORWARDpositionsor two
REVERSEpositions.Selecta speedappropriatefor

thesnowconditionsthatexist.

2. Squeezedrivecontrolagainstthe righthandleand
thesnowthrowerwill move.Releaseitandthedrive

motionwillstop.

3. Toturnthe unitleftorright,squeezetherespective
wheelsteeringcontrol.SeeFigure4-1.

2. Ina well-ventilatedarea,startthesnowthrower
engineasinstructedonthe previouspage.Makesure

thethrottleissetin the FASTposition.

3. Whilestandingin theoperator'sposition(behindthe

snowthrower),engagethe auger.

4. Allowtheaugerto remainengagedforapproximately
ten(10)secondsbeforereleasingtheaugercontrol.

Repeatthisseveraltimes.

5. Withthe throttlecontrolin the FAST(rabbit)position
andtheaugercontrolinthe disengaged"up"position,

walktothe frontofthe machine.

6. Confirmthattheaugerhascompletelystopped

rotatingandshowsNOsignsofmotion.Iftheauger

showsANYsignsofrotating,immediatelyreturnto
theoperator'spositionandshutofftheengine.Wait
forALLmovingpartsto stopbeforere-adjustingthe
augercontrol.

7. To readjustthecontrolcable,loosentheupperhex
nutonthe augercablebracket.

8. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(or
downwardtoincreasecabletension).SeeFigure4-2.

9. Retightentheupperhex nut.

10.RepeatAugerControlTesttoverifyproperadjustment
hasbeenachieved.

WARNING

Never use your hands

tocleansnowand

ice from the chute

assembly orauger

The muffler, engine
and surrounding

areas become hot

and can cause a

burn, Do not touch,

To Engage Augers

1. Toengageaugersandstartsnowthrowing,squeeze
thelefthandaugercontrolagainstthe left handle.
Releaseto stopaugers.

2. Whiletheaugercontrolis engaged,squeezethe drive
controltomove,releasetostop.Donotshiftspeeds
whilethe driveis engaged.

NOTE:Thissameleveralsolocksaugercontrolsoyou
canturn thechutecontrolwithoutinterruptingthesnow
throwingprocess.

3. Releasetheaugercontrol;the interlockmechanism
shouldkeeptheaugercontrolengageduntilthedrive

controlis released.

.

Releasethedrivecontrolto stopboththeaugersand
thewheeldrive.Tostoptheauger,bothleversmust

be released.

Auger Control Test
Performthefollowingtestbeforeoperatingyoursnow

throwerforthe firsttimeandat thestartofeachwinter.
Checktheadjustmentofthe augercontrolasfollows:

1. Whentheaugercontrolis releasedandinthe
disengaged"up"position,thecableshouldhavevery
littleslack.It shouldNOTbetight.

When selecting a

Drive Speed, usethe
slower speeds until

!ou are comfortable

and familiar with the
operation of the snow

thrower.

Figure 4=2

NEVERreposition the
shift lever(change
speeds or direction

of travel) without first
releasing the drive

control and bringing
the snow thrower

to a complete stop.

Doingso will result in

_remature wear to the

snow thrower's drive

system.

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Shift Cable

If thefull rangeofspeeds(forwardandreverse)cannot
beachieved,refertothe figureto theleftandadjustthe

shiftcable asfollows:

1. Placetheshiftleverin the fastest forwardspeed
position.

2. Loosenthehex nuton the shiftcableindexbracket.
SeeFigure5-1.

3. Pivotthe bracketdownwardtotakeupslackinthe
cable.

4. Retightenthehex nut.

5. Checkforcorrectadjustmentbeforeoperatingthe
snowthrower.

WARNING

Read, understand,

and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings

on the machine and

inthis manual before

operating.

i Never attempt to

make any adjust-

i merits whilethe

engine is running,

i exceptwhere speci-

fied in operator's

' manual.

Figure 5=1

Figure 5=2

Figure 5=3

Chute Control

Oncea seasonorevery25hoursofoperation,whichever
isearlier,checkwhetherthe four-waychutecontroFM

cableshaveslackened,ifthechutedoesnotrotate
fullyor itspitchcannotbe movedupordown,the chute

controlcableswillhavetobeadjusted.
Toadjustthesecables,proceedasfollows:

1. Totightencable,loosenthetopnutand tightenthe
bottomnuton thecable.

2. Adjustequallyon bothsidesby workingonboth
cables.SeeFigure5-2.

Drive Control & Shift Lever

Whenthedrivecontrolis releasedandin thedisengaged
"up"position,thecableshouldhaveverylittleslack.It
shouldNOTbetight.
Checktheadjustmentofthe drivecontrolas follows:

1. Withthe drivecontrolreleased,pushthesnowthrower
gentlyforward.Theunitshouldrollfreely.

2. Engagethedrivecontrolandgentlyattemptto push
thesnowthrowerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn.

Theunit shouldnot rollfreely.

3. Withthe drivecontrolreleased,movetheshiftlever
backandforthbetweentheR2 positionandtheF6

positionseveraltimes.Thereshouldbeno resistance
in theshift lever.

4. If anyofthe abovetestsfailed,thedrivecable isin
needofadjustment.Proceedasfollows:

5. Loosenthelowerhexnutonthedrivecablebracket.
SeeFigure5-3.

6. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(or
downwardto increasecabletension).

7. Retightenthelowerhexnut.

Youcanalsocheckthe adjustmentasfollows:

1. Withthe snowthrowertippedforward(becertainto
draingasolineorplace plasticfilmunderthe gascap if
thesnowthrowerhasalreadybeenoperated),remove
theframecoverunderneaththesnowthrowerby

J

removingtheself-tappingscrews. SeeFigure6-5on
page17.

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2. Withthe drivecontrolreleased,theremustbe 1/8"
clearancebetweenthefrictionwheelandthe drive

pulleyin all positionsof theshiftlever.

3. Withthe drivecontrolengaged,thefrictionwheelmust
contactthedrive pulley.SeeFigure6-8.

4. Ifadjustmentisnecessary,loosenthelowerhexnut
on thedrivecableindexbracketandpivotthe bracket
upwardordownwardasnecessary.Referto Figure
5-3.Tightenthe lowerhexnutto securethebracket
whencorrectadjustmentisreached.

5. Reassembletheframecoverandreturntheunitback
to itsoperatingposition.

NOTE:if youplacedplasticunderthe gascap,becertain
to removeit now.

Skid Shoes

Thespacebetweenthisshaveplateandthegroundcan
be adjusted.Forclosesnowremoval,placeskidshoesin
thelowposition.Usemiddleorhighpositionwhenareato

be clearedis uneven.

1.Adjustskidshoesby looseningthefourlocknuts
andcarriageboltsand movingskidshoesto desired
position.SeeFigure5-4 or5-5.

2. Makecertainthe entirebottomsurfaceofskidshoes
areagainstthegroundto avoidunevenwearon the

skidshoes.

3. Tightennutsandboltssecurely.

NOTE: Somemodelsareequippedwith heavydutyskid
shoesandmaybeturnedoverto increasetheirlifespan.
See Figure5-5. If shoesareturnedtheymustalso
changesidesto ensurethe "A"onthe shoeis towardsthe

frontofthe unit.

Auger Control

Toadjustthe augercontrol,referto page13.

Figure 5-4 - Standard Skid Shoe

Figure 5-5 - Reversible Skid Shoe

Mak ng

i

AdjuStments

IMPORTANT

It is not recommended

that you operatethis

snowthrower on gravel
as loose gravelcan be

easilypicked up and

thrownby the auger

causingpersonal injury
ordamageto thesnow

thrower,

Iffor some reason.

you haveto operate
the snowthroweron

gravel,keepthe skid
shoe inthe highest

positionfor maximum

clearance betweenthe

groundand the shave
plate.

15

Maintainin,

Engine

Refertothe separateenginemanualpackedwithyour
unitfor all enginemaintenance.

Lubrication

Engine
Refertothe separateenginemanualpackedwithyour
unitfor all enginelubricationinstructions.

Gear Shaft
Thegear(hex) shaftshouldbelubricatedatleastonce

a seasonor afterevery25 hoursof operation.

1. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupand forwardso
thatit restson theaugerhousing.

2. Removethelowerframecoverbyremovingthetwo
screwswhichsecureit.

3.

Applya lightcoatingofan all-weathermulti-purpose
oilto thehexshaft.SeeFigure6-1.

NOTE:Avoidgettingoil on rubberfrictionwheeland
aluminumdriveplate.

Wheels
Atleastonce a season,removeboth wheels.Cleanand
coattheaxleswitha multipurposeautomotivegrease

beforereinstallingwheels.

=,

Figure 6-1

Keepall greaseandoil
Offof therubber friction

wheeland aluminum

drive ,

i

Chute Directional Control (optional)
Oncea season,thejoystickshouldbelubricatedwith
petroleumjelly,linseedoil, mineraloil,paraffinwaxor

3-in-1oil.
Auger Shaft

Atleastonce a season,removethe shearpinson auger
shaft.Spraylubricantinsideshaft,aroundthe spacers.
Alsolubricatethe flangebearingsfoundat eitherendof
theshaft.SeeFigure6-2.

Augers

• Theaugersaresecuredtothespiralshaftwithtwo
shearpinsandcotterpins.If the augershouldstrike
a foreignobjector icejam,thesnowthroweris
designedsothatthepinsmayshear.RefertoFigure

6-2.
If theaugerswillnotturn,checkto seeif thepins

havesheared.Onesetof replacementshearpins
hasbeenprovidedwiththesnowthrower.When
replacingpins,sprayanoil lubricantintoshaftbefore
insertingnewpins.

Shave Plate and Skid Shoes

Theshaveplateand skidshoesonthebottomofthe
snowthroweraresubjectto wear.Theyshouldbe
checkedperiodicallyandreplacedwhennecessary.

Toremoveskidshoes:

.

Removethefourcarriageboltsandhexflangenuts
whichsecurethemtothe snowthrower.

2.

Reassemblenewskidshoeswiththe fourcarriage
bolts(twooneachside)andhexflange nuts.Refer
toFigure6-3.

Figure 6=2

J

Figure 6=3

Toremoveshaveplate:

1. Removethecarriageboltsand hexnutswhichattach
itandthe skidshoesto the snowthrowerhousing.

2. Reassemblenewshaveplate,makingsureheadsof
carriageboltsareto theinsideof housing.Tighten
securely.

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Auger Belt Replacement

Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt,
proceedasfollows:

1. Removetheplasticbeltcoveronthe frontofthe
enginebyremovingthe two self-tappingscrews. See

Figure6-4.

/

Figure 6-4

i

NOTE:Drainthegasolinefromthesnowthrower,or
placea pieceofplasticunderthegas cap.

.

Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerup andforwardso
thatit restson theaugerhousing.Removetheframe
coverfromtheundersideofthe snowthrowerby
removingfourself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.
SeeFigure6-5.

.

Rollthe augerbeltoff the enginepulley.SeeFigure
6-6.

4.

a. Loosenand removetheshoulderscrewwhich

actsas a beltkeeper.SeeFigure6-7.

b. Unhookthesupportbracketspringfromthe

frame.

.

Removethe beltfromaroundtheaugerpulley,and
slipthe beltbetweenthe supportbracketandthe
augerpulley.Reassembleaugerbeltby following
instructionsin reverseorder.SeeFigure6-8.

NOTE:Do NOTforgettoreinstallthe shoulderscrew
andreconnectthespringtotheframeafterinstalling
a replacementaugerbeltandto removethepieceof
plasticfromunderthe gascap.

i _ ii i

Maintaining

You rSnow

Th rower

NOTE: Although
multi-viscosityoils
(5W30, 10W30etc.)

improvestarting incold

weather,these multi-
viscosity oils also result

in higher oil consump-

tion when usedabove

32°F (O°C).Check your
snowthrower's engine

oil levelmorefrequently

to avoidpossible

enginedamagefrom
runninglow onoil.

Figure 6-5

\

Figure 6-6

17

Figure 6-7

Figure 6-8

NOTE: Do notsand-
blastspark plug. Spark

plugshould be cleaned
by scraping or wire
brushingand washing

with a commercial

solvent.

IMPORTANT

NEVERreplacethe

auger shear pins with
standardpins.Any
damageto the auger

gearboxor othercom-
ponents as a resultof

(Jongso,wil NOTbe

J

covered byyoursnow
thrower'swarranty.

NEVER replacethe
auger shear pinswith

standardhex pins.
Anydamage to the

auger gearboxor
other components
as a resultd failing

to do sowill NOT be
coveredby your snow

thrower'swarranty.

Drive Belt Replacement

Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt,
proceedasfollows:

1. Removetheplasticbeltcoveron thefrontofthe
enginebyremovingthetwoself-tappingscrews.See
Figure6-4.

2. Drainthegasolinefromthe snowthrower,or placea
pieceof plasticunderthe gascap.

3. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupand forwardso
thatit restson theaugerhousing.SeeFigure6-5.

4. Removetheframecoverfromthe undersideofthe
snowthrowerbyremovingfourself-tappingscrews

whichsecureit.See Figure6-5.

5. a. Useawrenchtopivottheidlerpulleytowardthe

right.SeeFigure6-9.
b. Rolltheaugerbeltoff theenginepulley.
c. Liftthedrivebeltoffenginepulley.

6. Slipthe drivebeltoff thepulleyandbetweenfriction
wheelandfrictionwheeldisc.SeeFigure6-10.

7 Removeandreplacebeltinthe reverseorder.

Friction Wheel Inspection

If thesnowthrowerfailsto drivewiththedrivecontrol
engaged,andperformingthedrivecontrolcableadjust-

mentfailstocorrecttheproblem,thefrictionwheelmay
needtobereplaced.

NOTE:Specialtoolsarerequiredand severalcom-
ponentsmustberemovedandinorderto replacethe

snowthrower'sfrictionwheelrubber.Seeanauthorized
ServiceDealerto havethefrictionwheel rubber

replacedorphoneCustomerSupportasinstructedon
page2 forinformationon orderinga ServiceManual.

Toinspectthefrictionwheel,proceedasfollows:

1. Placea pieceof plasticunderthe gascapand
tightensecurely.

2. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupand forwardso
thatit restson theaugerhousing.SeeFigure6-5.

3. Removetheframecoverfromthe undersideofthe
snowthrowerbyremovingfourself-tappingscrews

whichsecureit.See Figure6-5.

4. Examinethefrictionwheelforsignsof wearor
cracking.See Figure6-11.

Figure 6=9

Figure 6=10

Figure 6=11

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Observethefollowing,whenpreparingyoursnowthrower
foroff-seasonstorage:
* Drainfuelintoanapprovedcontaineroutdoors,away

fromanyopenflame.Allowengineto cool.Extinguish
cigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesofignition
priortodrainingfuel.Fuelleft inengineduringwarm
weatherdeterioratesand willcauseseriousstarting
problems.

* Ifunitistobestoredover30days,prepareforstorage

asinstructedinthe separateenginemanualpacked
withyourunit.

* Runengineuntilfueltankisemptyandenginestops

dueto lackof fuel.

* Removegasolinefromcarburetorandfueltankto

preventgumdepositsfromformingonthesepartsand
causingpossiblemalfunctionofengine.

* Draincarburetorbypressingupwardonbowldrain,

locatedbelowthe carburetorcover.

* Fuelstabilizers,suchas STA-BIL®,are anacceptable

alternativeinminimizingtheformationoffuel gum
depositsduringstorage.Donotdraincarburetorif
usinga fuel stabilizer.

* Wipeequipmentwithan oiledragto preventrust.
* Removesparkplugandpouroneounceofengineoil

throughsparkplugholeintocylinder.Coversparkplug
holewith rag.Crankengineseveraltimestodistribute
oil. Replacesparkplug.

* Followthelubricationrecommendationsfoundinthe

MaintenanceSection.

* Alwaysstorethe snowthrowerin aclean,dryarea.

WARNING

Never store snow

thrower with fuel

in tank indoorsor
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 gas
appliance.

Drain fuel intoan

approved container
outdoors, away from

any open flame. Be

certain engine is
cool. Donot smoke.

Fuel left in engine

during warm weather
deteriorates and wiii

cause serious
starting problems.

Do not drain

carburetor if

usingfuel stabilizer.
Never use engine or

carburetor cleaning

products in the fuel

tank or permanent
damage mayoccur.

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I

Problem Cause Remedy

Enr,inefails to start - 1. ChokenotinONposition. 1 MovechoketoONpost on

3. Fueltankemptyorstalefuel. 3. Filltankwithclean freshgasoline.

2. Sparkplugwiredisconnected, 2. Connectwireto sparkplug.

4. Enginenot primed. 4. Primeengineasinstructedin

Ible-

_,.w, L,__hOo_lr_n 5 Clean,adjustgap,orreplace

Engineruns erratic 1. UnitrunningonCHOKE. 1. MovechokelevertoOFFposition.

NOTE:This section freshgasoline.
addressesminor 3. Waterordirt infuelsystem. 3. Drainfueltank.Refillwith

service issues. For freshfuel.

further details,contact 4. Carburetoroutofadjustment. 4. ContactServiceCenter.

customerassistance.

5. Fauty sparkpug. • •

6. Blockedfuelline, 6, Cleanfuelline.

7. Safetykeynotin ignitionon engine. 7. Insertkeyfully intotheswitch.

I 8. Fuelshut-ffvalveclosed,(If Equipped) 8. Openfuelshut-offvalve.

2. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel. 2. Cleanfuelline;fill tankwithclean,

OperatingYourSnowThrower.

Engineoverheats 1. Carburetornotadjustedproperly. 1. ContactServtceCenter.

Excessive 1. Loosepartsordamagedauger. 1. Stopengineimmediatelyand

Vibration disconnectsparkplugwire.Tighten

all boltsandnuts.Ifvibration
continues,haveunitservicedbya

ServiceCenter.

Lossof power 1. Sparkplugwireloose. 1. Connectandtightensparkplug

wire.

2. Gascapventholepugged. 2. Removeiceandsnowfromgas
cap.Be certainventholeisclear.

. 3. Exhaustportplugged. 3. ContactServiceCenter.

Unit fails

to propelitself

1. Drivecontrolcable in needofadjust-
ment.

2. Drivebeltlooseor damaged.

1. Adjustdrivecontrolcable.Referto
"Adjustments".

2. Replacedrivebelt.

1. Stopengineimmediatelyand
disconnectsparkplugwire.Clean
chuteassemblyandinsideof auger

housingwith clean-outtoolora

stick.

2. Stopengineimmediatelyand
disconnectsparkplugwire.

Removeobjectfromaugerw th

5. Shearpin(s) sheared.

clean-outtoolora stick,

3. Referto AugerControlTest .

4. Referto Maintenancesection.

5. Replacewith newshearpin(s).

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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY

Thelimitedwarrantysetforthbelowis givenby MTDLLCwithrespect
tonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStatesand/orits
territoriesandpossessions,andby MTDProductsLimitedwithrespectto
newmerchandisepurchasedandusedin Canadaand/oritsterritoriesand
possessions(eitherentityrespectively,"MTD").
MTDwarrantsthisproduct(excludingits normalwearpartsasdescribed
below)againstdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipfor a periodoftwo
(2) yearscommencingon thedate oforiginalpurchaseandwill,at its
option,repairor replace,freeof charge,anypartfoundto be defective
in materialsor workmanship.Thislimitedwarrantyshallonlyapplyif
thisproducthasbeenoperatedand maintainedin accordancewiththe
Operator'sManualfurnishedwiththeproduct,andhasnotbeensubjectto
misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,accident,impropermaintenance,
alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,or damagebecauseof otherperilor
naturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromthe installationor use ofanypart,
accessoryorattachmentnotapprovedbyMTDforusewiththeproduct(s)
coveredbythismanualwillvoid yourwarrantyasto anyresultingdamage.

Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befreefromdefectsinmaterialand
workmanshipfora periodof thirty(30)daysfromthedateof purchase.
Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batteries,
belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,snow
throwerskidshoes,frictionwheels,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberand

tires.
HOWTOOBTAINSERVICE:Warrantyserviceis available,WITH

PROOFOFPURCHASE,throughyourlocalauthorizedservicedealer.To
locatethedealerin yourarea;

Inthe U.S.A.:
CheckyourYellowPages,or contactMTD LLCat EO.Box361131,

Cleveland,Ohio44136-0019,orcall1-800-800-7310or 1-330-220-4683
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Thislimitedwarrantydoesnotprovidecoveragein thefollowingcases:
a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya

separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Refertoapplicablemanufacturer's
warrantyfortermsandconditions.

b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateone-year

warranty.

c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchaslubricants,filters,blade

sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deck
adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationof theexteriorfinishdueto use

orexposure.

d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice

dealer.

e. MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exported

outsideofthe UnitedStatesand/orCanada,andtheirrespectivepos-
sessionsandterritories,exceptthosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorized
channelsofexportdistribution.

f. Replacementpartsthatarenot genuineMTDparts.
g. Transportationchargesandservicecalls.

h. If Productsare usedcommercially.(MTDmayseparatelyoffer Limited

CommercialWarrantiesoncertainselectproducts.Askyourdealeror

retailerfordetailsorcontactMTDServicefor moreinformation.)

No implied warranty, including anyimplied warranty of merchant-
ability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the applicable
period of express written warranty aboveas to the parts as identi-
fied. Noother expresswarranty,whetherwritten or oral, exceptas
mentioned above,given by anyperson or entity, including a dealer
or retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind MTD.Duringthe
period of the warranty, the exclusiveremedyis repair or replacement
of the product as set forth above.

Theprovisionsas setforth in thiswarrantyprovidethe soleand
exclusiveremedyarisingfrom thesale.MTDshallnot be liable
for incidentalorconsequentiallossor damageincluding,without
limitation,expensesincurredfor substituteorreplacementlawncare
servicesor for rentalexpensestotemporarilyreplacea warranted
product.

Somejurisdictionsdonotallowthe exclusionorlimitationof incidentalor
consequentialdamages,or limitationson howlonganimpliedwarranty
lasts,sothe aboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplyto you.

Innoeventshall recoveryof anykind begreaterthantheamountof the
purchasepriceof theproductsold.Alteration of safety features of the
product shallvoid this warranty. Youassumetheriskandliabilityfor
loss,damage,orinjurytoyouandyourpropertyand/ortoothersandtheir
propertyarisingout ofthe misuseorinabilityto usetheproduct.

Thislimitedwarrantyshallnotextendto anyoneotherthanthe original
purchaseror tothe personforwhomitwaspurchasedasa gift.

HOWLOCALLAWSRELATETOTHIS WARRANTY:Thislimitedwar-

rantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalso haveotherrights
thatvary indifferentjurisdictions.
IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchasetoobtain
warrantycoverage.

MTD LLC, P.O.BOX 361131CLEVELAND,OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: [phone]

MTD Products Ltd., P.O. BOX1386, KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone: [phone]

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REF

NO.

N ° DE
REF

18B

42A
42B
42C
42D

42E

42G
42H

43A
43B

18A

42F

PART
NO.
N ° DE
PIECE

1

7t0-t652

2

73t-04792A
73t-05353

3

732-0705

4

71t-t268B

5

746-04229

6

732-04345

7

790-00207A

8

684-04156A

9

750-04474

10

7t4-0t26

11

710-0602

12

7t7-042t0

13

712-04063

14

741-0245

15

790-00206A

16

756-0625

t7

738-0924A
6t8-04288

6t8-04287

19

726-04012

20

750-04477

2t

748-0234

22

732-04311

23

73t-05297

24

7t6-0t04

25

736-0t88

26

736-0626

27

741-04076

28

738-04180

29

73t-04873

30

710-0654A

3t

710-0788

32

790-00185

33
34

736-0242

35

7t0-0627

36

684-04154

37

790-00096

38

748-0t90

39

738-04184A

40

790-00316

41

656-04025A

42

618-04283A
7tt-04416A

618-04284
7t7-t209A
736-0502

736-0336
7t7-t2t0A
6t8-04285
7t6-0t94

43

684-04159
735-04054
790-00174

44

7t6-0t36

45

726-022t

46

790-00t83B

47

756-04109

48

736-0505

49

7t0-t245B

50

736-0tt9

51

790-00230

52

741-09t9

53

750-04571

54

732-04308A

55

7t0-0672

56

756-04252

57

754-0367

58

710-0809

59

790-00208A

60

748-041t2A

6t

732-0264

62

7t2-0413

63

750-04303

64

756-04113

65

736-0247

66

7t0-0t9t

67

748-04053A

68

746-0956A

69

790-00186

70

750-0767

7t

712-04065

72

754-04050

73

710-075t

74

790-002t7A

75

790-002t8A

76

712-04064

77

7t0-0896

78

736-0t73

79

736-0320

80

735-04100

81

735-04099

82

736-30t5

83

790-00289A

84

746-04230

Hex Wash Hd TT Scr. 1/4-20 x .625
Belt Cover (w/4 Way Chute Control)
Belt Cover (Std.)

Cable Control Wire

Drive Shaft Actuator
Drive Clutch Cable 44.83" Lg.
Extension Spring .50D x t.71 Lg.

Guide Bracket - Drive Cable
Shift Rod Ass'y
Axle Support Tube

#9 HI-Pro Key 3/t6x 3/4 Dia HT
Hex Wash Hd Tapp Scr 5/16-18 x 1.00

Gear, 56T

Flange Lock-Nut 5/t6-18 Gr. F Nylon
Hex. Flange Bearing.751" ID

Guide Bracket - Auger Cable
Cable Guide Roller

Hex Shld.Scr.t/4-28 x .375
Dogg Assembly - LH
Dogg Assembly - RH

Push Nut
Spacer .340 x .750 x .360" Lg.
Shoulder Spacer
Torsion Spring .750 ID x .968" Lg.

Spacer

Retaining Ring

Flat Washer .760 ID x 1.49 OD

Flat Washer .580 x 1.125 x .080

Ball Bearing
Axle

Spacer

Hex Wash HD Tap Scr 3/8-16 x .88

Hex Bolt t/4-20 x t.00
Shaft Retainer - LH
See chart on page 30.
Cupped Washer .345 ID x .88 OD x .060

Hex L-Bolt 5/t6-24 x .75 Gr. 5

Friction Wheel Support Brkt Ass'y
Auger Cable Guide Bracket

Spacer .513 ID x 1.0
Shoulder Screw .373 x. 105:TT 1/4-20

Frame Cover

Friction Wheel Disc Assembly

Drive Shaft Assembly (w/o Friction Wheel Ass'y)

Hex Drive Shaft (500)

Planetary Carrier Ass'y
Gear t 2T

Fiat Washer .58 x t .t 2 x .02

Flat Washer 5/8 ID x 1.00D
Gear 18T

Ring Planetary Gear Ass'y (500)

Retaining Ring 1.56 diam.

Friction Wheel Assembly

Friction Wheel Rubber

Friction Plate

Retainer Ring
Cap Speed Nut 1/4 Rod

Wheel Drive Frame
Auger Pulley

Fiat Washer .34 x t .50 x .150

Hex Bolt 6/16-24 x 0.875

L-Wash 5/161D

Bearing Sleeve

Ball Bearing 20 x 47 x 14:6204:DS
Spacer

Torsion Spring .850 ID x .354" Lg.

Hex HD. Cap Scr. 5/16-24 x 1.25 Lg.

Pulley Half

Belt 3/8 X 34.4" Lg.

Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 1.25
Wheel Drive Idler Bracket
Shoulder Spacer

Extension Spring 3/80D x 2.50
Jam L-Nut 5/8-18 Gr. 5 Nylon

Spacer .875 ID x 1.185 OD

Pulley Half

Fiat Washer .40 ID x 1.25 OD x .160

Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 1.25

Pulley Adapter
Steering Cable

Shaft Retainer - RH
Axle Spacer

Flange Lock-Nut 3/8-16 Gr. F Nylon

Belt .5 x 35.0" Lg.

Hex Bolt t/4-20 x .62 Gr. 5

Pivot Bracket
Shift Bracket

Flange Lock-Nut 1/4-20 Gr. F Nylon

Hex Wash. Hd. TT Scr. t/4-t4 x .625

Flat Washer .28 ID x .74 DE x .063

Flat Washer .38 x 1.38 x .t 25

(Rear left hole)(w/Tec. 318-358 cc engine)

Plug 1/2"

Plug 3/8"

Flat Washer .469 x .875 x .t05
Cover Plate (optional)
Auger Clutch Cable 47.23" Lg.

DESCRiPTiON

DESCRiPTiON

Vis taraudee 1/4_20 x 0,625

Couvre-courroie(avec comm. de la goulotte _ 4 fonctions)
Couvre-courroie (Std.)

Fil de commande de lac&ble
Regulateur
C&ble de t'entrainement 44,83 pc de Ig.
Ressort d'extension 0,5 DE x t,71 pc de Ig.

Support - cgible de I'entrainement
Tige de changement de la vitesses
Tuyau de support de I'essieu

Clavette HI-Pro no. 9 - 3/t6 x 3/4 dia.
Vis autofileteuse & t@e hex et rondelle 5/16-18

Engrenage 56 dents

Contre-ecrou _ embase 5/16-18Qual. F nylon

Roulement & bride & six pans 0,751 DI

Support - C&ble de tari@e

Guide du c&ble
Vis & epaulement t/4-28 x 0,375

CG - cliquet

CD - ctiquet

Ecrou & enfoncer

Entretoise 0,340 x 0,750 x 0,360 pc de Ig.

Entretoise & epaulement

Ressort de torsion 0,750 DI x 0,968 pc de Ig.

Entretoise
Anneau de retenue

Rondelte plate 0,760 DI x 1,49 DE

Rondelle plate 0,580 x 1,125 x 0,080

Roulement & billes

Essieu

Entretoise
Vis autotaraudee 3/8-t6 x 0,88

Vis & t@e hex. t/4-20 x 1,00

Retenue d'arbre CG
Voir tableau de ta page 30.

Rondelle creuse 0,345 DI x 0,88 DE x 0,060

Boulon hex. 5/t6-24 x 0,75 Qual. 5

Support de la roue du friction

Support, guide de la c&ble de latari@e

Entretoise 0,513 DI x 1,0
Vis & epaulement 0,373 x 0,105:1/4-20

Couvercle

Disque de roue du friction
Arbre d'entrainement (sans ensemble de la roue frottement)

Arbre d'entrainement (500)

Porte-roue

Engrenage t2 dents

Rondelle plate 0,58 x t ,12 x 0,02

Rondelle plate 5/8 DIx 1,0 DE

Engrenage 18 dents

Ensemble de I'engrenage (500)

Bague de retenue 1,56 diam.

Ensemble de la roue de frottement

Roue du friction en caoutchouc

Plaque du friction

Bague de retenue

Chapeau & enfoncer

Ch&ssis de I'entratnement de roue

Poulie de la tari@e

Rondelle plate 0,34 x 1,50 x 0,150

Bouton hex. 5/t6-24 x 0,875

Rondelle frein 5/t6 DI

Routement

Roulement & billes 20 x 47 x 14:6204:DS

Entretoise

Ressort de torsion 0,850 DI x 0,354 pc de Ig.
Vis & t_te hexagonal 5/16-24 x 1,25 pc de Ig

Poulie, demi

Courroie trapezoi'dale 3/8 X 34,4 pc de Ig.

Boulon hex. 1/4-20 x 1,25

Support

Entretoise epaul6e

Ressort d'extension 3/8 DE x 2,50

Ecrou de blocage 5/8-t8 Qual. 5 Nylon

Entretoise 0,875 DI x t,185 DE

Moitie poulie

Rondelle plate 0,40 DI x t,25 DE x 0,160
Vis _ t_te hexagonale 3/6-24 x 1,25

Adaptateur de la poulie

C_ble

Retenue d'arbre CD

Entretoise - essieu

Contre-ecrou & embase 3/8-16 Qual. F nylon

Courroie 0,5 x 35,0 pc de Ig.

Boulon hexagonale 1/4-20 x 0,62 Qual. 5

Support de pivot

Support de changement de la vitesses

Contre-ecrou & embase t/4-20 Qual. F nylon
Vis taraudee t/4-14 x 0,625

Rondelle frein 0,28 DI x 0,74 DE x 0,063

Rondelle plate 0,38 x 1,28 x 0,125 (arriere gauche trou)

(avec Tec. 3t8-358 cc moteur)

Bouchon t/2 pc

Bouchon 3/8 pc

Rondelle plate 0,469 x 0,875 x 0,105

Plaque (en option)

C&ble de la tari@e 47,23 pc de Ig.

31A-5003

09.27.07

23

9\

22

4

14

9

17

35

53

33 46

11 51

50

41 11 30

/ _32

NOTE:Housing maynot be exactlyas shown.
REMARQUE' L'habitaclepeut_tre legerement

different.

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24

REF
NO.
N° DE
REF

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
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45

46
47
48
49
5O
51
52
53
54
55

56
57
58
59
60
61

62
63
64
65

1
2

3
4
5
7
8
9

PART
NO.
N° DE
PII_CE

731-2643
684-04057A

710-0347
710-0451
710-0703
712-04063
712-04064
712-04065
725-0157

731-04871
726-04012
731-04705
732-04460
736-0174
731-2635
738-0143
738-0281

720-0284
741-0245
741-0309
756-0981B
790-00075
790-00080A
710-04484

684-04107
684-04108

714-04040

736-0188
738-04124A
741-0493A
790-00087A
790-00138A

790-00181
790-00091
737-3000
731-04870
741-0661A
746-04230
784-5580

719-04291
719-04292
721-0338
741-0662
710-0642

714-0161
715-04021
717-04126

718-04071
721-0325
721-0327
736-0351
736-3084
741-0663
736-0242

721-0328
737-0168
731-05984
710-0451

710-0276

DESCRIPTION

Clean-Out Tool
Impeller Ass'y 12 po

Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 1.75
Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .75
Carriage Screw 1/4-20 x .75 Gr. 5
Flange Locknut 5/16-18 Gr. F Nylon
Hex L-Flanged Nut 1/4-20 Gr. F Nylon
Hex L-Flanged Nut 3/8-16 Gr. F Nylon

Cable Tie
Spacer 1.25 x .75 x 3/16" Lg.

Push-on Nut .25 dia.
Chute Adapter

Extension Spring .38 OD x 4.59" Lg.
Wave Washer .660 ID x .88 OD x .010

Cleanout Tool Mount
Shld. Scr..500 Dia. x .335" Lg.

Shoulder Scr .625 Dia x .170
Hand Knob

Hex. Flange Brg..751" I.D.
Self-aligning bearing

Flat Idler Pulley 2.75" OD
Bearing Housing 1.85 ID
Auger Idler Brake Bracket

Hex TT Screw 3/8-16 x .75
See chart on page 30.

Spiral Ass'y LH
Spiral Ass'y RH

Bow Tie Cotter Pin
See chart on page 30.

Flat Washer .760 ID x 1.49 OD
Shear Pin .25 x 1.5 Gr. 2

Flange Bushing
Bushing Housing
Bushing Housing (w/grease fitting hole)
See chart on page 30.
Drift Cutter - Optional

Reversible Slide Shoe (steel)
Grease Fitting (optional)
Spacer 1.25 x .75 x 1.00
Flange Bearing.75 ID x 1.00D x .975
Auger Clutch Cable

Slide Shoe
RH Reduced Auger Housing

LH Reduced Auger Housing
Oil Seal .75 x 1.0 x .125

Flange Bearing .75 ID x 1.00 OD x .50
Thd Forming Scr. 1/4-20 x .75
See chart on page 30.
Hi Pro Key 3/16 x 5/8

Dowel Pin .25 OD x 1.2
Worm Shaft .75 OD

See chart on page 30.
Thrust Collar

Plug, 1/4 x .437
Oil Seal .75x 1 x .131

Flat Washer .76 ID x 1.50D x .03
FI. Washer .510 x 1.120 x .060

Flange Bearing .75 ID x 1.00D x .925
Cupped Washer .345 ID x .88 OD x .060

Loctite Sealant 5699
Grease - AIvania EP Lead Free

Reversible Slide Shoe (plastic)
Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .75 (w/steel
slide shoes)
Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.0 (w/plastic
slide shoes)

DESCRIPTION

Outil de d6gagement de la goulotte
Ventilateur

Visa t_te hex 3/8-16 x 1,75
Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 0,75
Boulon ordinaire 1/4-20 x 0,75 Qual. 5
Contre-6crou a embase 5/16-18 Qual. Fnylon
Contre-6crou a embase 1/4-20 Qual. F nylon
Contre-ecrou a embase 3/8-16 Qual. F nylon

Attache c_ble
Entretoise 1,25 x 0,75 x 3/16 po de Ig.
Ecrou pousser 0,25 diam.
Adaptateur de goulotte d'6jection
Ressort d'extension 0,38 DE x 4,59 po de Ig.
Rondelle ondul6e 0,660 DI x 0,88 DE x 0,010
Montage de la outil de d6gagement de lagoulotte
Visa 6paulement dia. 0,500 pox 0,335 po de Ig.
Vis a epaulement dia 0,625 x 0,170 po

Bouton
Roulement 0,75 DI

Roulement auto-aligneur
Poulie tendeur 2,75 DE
Carter de la roulement 1,85 DI
Support

Vis taraud6e 3/8-16 x 0,75
Voir tableau de la page 30.

Tari@e CG
Tari@e CD

Goupille fendue
Voir tableau de la page 30.
Rondelle plate 0,760 DI x 1,49 DE
Goupille de cisaillement 0,25 x 1,5 po de Ig

Collet a bride
Carter de la collet

Carter de la collet (avec trou pour raccord de graissage)
Voir tableau de la page 30.

Virole de reglage - en option
Patin reversible (acier)
Raccord de graissage (en option)
Entretoise 1,25 x 0,75 x 1,00 po de Ig.
Roulement 0,75 DI x 1,0 DE x 0,975

C_ble de tari@e
Sabot coulissant

Carter de I'engrenage CD
Carter de I'engrenage CG

Joint d'etanch6it6 d'huile 0,75 x 1,0 x 0,125
Roulement 0,75 DI x 1,00 DE x 0,50
Vis taraud6e 1/4-20 x 0,75
Voir tableau de la page 30.

CI6 3/16 x 5/8
Goupille 0,25 x 1,2

Arbre 0,75 DE
Voir tableau de la page 30.

Collet
Bouchon 1/4 x 0,437

Joint d'huile 0,75 DI x 1 x 0,131
Rondelle plate 0,76 DI x 1,5 DE x 0,03
Rondelle frein 0,510 x 1,120 x 0,060

Roulement 0,75 DI x 1,0 DE x 0,925
Rondelle creuse 0,345 DI x 0,88 DE x 0,060

Loctite
Graisseur

Patin reversible (plastique)
Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 0,75 (avec sabot
coulissant acier)
Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 1,0 (avec sabot
coulissant acier)

31A-6002

6.21.07

25

StylesH,K,L,P & Q

* With heated grips only/Avec poign6es chauff_es seuJement.

5

15

52

12

43

27

40

_ 24

_11

41

34

Model Number/

Numero de modele

31AE6GKF500

t

Style

18

60

25 *

8

35

18

35

44

26

REF PART
NO. NO.

N° DE N° DE

RI_F PII_CE DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON

1 631-04180
1 631-04185

1 631-04183
2 631-04133A

3 631-04134B
4 684-04105B
5 684-04106B

6 710-04326
7 710-04354
8 710-0837

9 710-04586

10 710-1233
11 684-04250

14 712-04064
15 712-04081A

16 714-0104
18 720-0274
19 720-04039

720-04045

20 725-04213

725-1629

21 625-04039
22 725-04216A
23 725-1649

24 725-04393
25 725-1757
26 726-0470

725-0157
27 731-04894C
28 731-04896B

29 732-0193
30 732-04219A
31 732-04238

32 735-0199A
34 736-0267

35 738-04122
36 738-04125
38 746-04396

40 790-00311
41 790-00248A
43 710-0449

44 747-04263
45 720-0201A
46 726-0100

47 735-0234
48 684-04104
49 736-0185

50 631-04181
51 749-04142A
51 749-04191A
52 749-04141A

52 749-04190A
53 720-0284

55 710-04484
56 749-04138A

57 716-04036
59 731-04913
60 738-04126

Handle Panel Ass'y - Yellow
Handle Panel Ass'y - Black

Handle Panel Ass'y-Black w/Chute Control
LH Clutch Lock Handle Ass'y

RH Clutch Lock Handle Ass'y
Engagement Handle Assembly LH

Engagement Handle Assembly RH

Screw #8-16 x .50
Screw 1/4-20 x .375
Oval HD C-Sunk Scr #10 x 5/8

Hex -l-T-Tap Scr 1/4-20 x 1.625

Oval C-Sunk Hd Screw 10-24 x 1.375

Pivot Rod
Hex L-Flanged Nut 1/4-20 Gr. F Nylon

Hex Shoulder Nut 1/4-20
int. Cotter Pin .072 x 1.13" Lg.

Grip
Shift Knob

Shift Knob - Yellow

Lamp #1295 (w/heated grips)
Lamp

Wire Harness

Heated Grip Wire Harness

Socket
Switch

Heated Grip

Cable Tie 19 x 8.39" (w/plug)
Cable Tie (w/heated grips)

Lock Plate

Clutch Lock Cam
Compression Spring .38 iD x .88 Lg

Spring: Clutch Lock
Torsion Spring .8156 x .3038

Rubber Bumper

Flat Washer .38 ID x .87 OD x .09
Shoulder Screw 1/4-20 x 1.345
Shoulder Screw .374 Dia. x 1.05 Lg.

Selector Speed Cable
Shift Lever

Panel Support
Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.25

Chute Crank Eye Bolt Special

Knob 1.0 x 3.2

Push Nut 3/8" Rod
Grommet

Chute Crank Assembly

Flat Washer .406" i.D. x .75" O.D.

Handle Panel Ass'y - Troy-Bilt

Upper Handle LH

Upper Handle LH (Heated Grips)

Upper Handle RH

Upper Handle RH (Heated Grips)

Handle Knob Assembly

Hex TT Screw 3/8-16 x .75

Lower Handle

E Ring
Steering Control

Pin 3/16

Panneau - jaune
Panneau - noir

Panneau - noir avec comm. de la goulotte
Poignee d'embrayage CG

Poignee d'embrayage CD
Poignee d'entraTnement CG
Poignee d'entraTnement CD

Vis no 8-16 x 0,50

Vis 1/4-20 x 0,375
Vis & t@e goutte de suif no. 10 x 5/8

Vis taraudee 1/4-20 x 1,625

Vis 10-24 x 1,375

Tige de pivot
Contre-ecrou a embase 1/4-20 Qual. F nylon

I_crou 1/4-20

Goupitle fendue int. 0,072 x 1,13 pc de Ig.
Poignee

Bouton

Bouton - jaune
Ampoulte no 1295 (avec poignees chauffees)

Ampoulle
Faisceau de fil

Faisceau de fil - poignee chauffee
Douille

Contracteur
Poignee chauffee

Attache-c&ble 19 x 8,39 pc
Attache-c&bte (avec poignee chauffee)

Palastre de serrure
Came

Ressort de compression 0,38 DIx 0,88 pc de Ig.
Ressort: Verrou d'embrayage
Ressort de torsion 0,8156 x 0,3038
Pare - chocs en caoutchouc

Rondetle plate 0,38 Di x 0,87 DE x 0,09
Visa epaulement 1/4-20 x 1,345

Visa epaulement 0,374 dia. x 1,05 pc de Ig.
C&bte

Levier de changement de la vitesse
Support de panneau de bord
Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 2,25

Bouton & ceil special
Bouton 1,0 x 3,20

#crou pour tige de 3/8 pc
Grummet

Manivelte de la goulotte
Rondelte plate 0,406 DIx 0,75 DE

Panneau - Troy-Bilt
Goutotte superieur CG
Guidon superieur CG (poignee chauffee)

Guidon superieur CD
Guidon superieur CD (poignee chauffee)

Bouton
Vis taraudee 3/8-16 x 0,75

Guidon inferieur
Bague en ,<E,_

Commande d'orientation
Goupille 3/16

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PART
NO.
N°DE

PIECE

631-04131B
731-04861 B
684-04117A

684-04116B
710-0262
710-04071

710-04187
710-0276
738-04194

710-0895
711-04469A
714-04040

712-04063
712-3087

731-04425B
731-1313C
731-04869

731-04912B
741-0475
720-0284

784-5594
712-04064
784-5647

790-00131
736-0159
684-04162B

710-04187
710-0608
710-0627

736-0483
712-04064
720-04039

731-05307
710-0451
738-0413

738-04185
746-04238
790-00200

790-00210A
731-04354B

DESCRiPTiON

Lower Chute (2 Way)
Lower Chute (4 Way)

2 Way Chute Control Assembly
4 Way Chute Control Assembly

Carriage Bolt 5/18-18 x 1.50 Gr. 2
Carriage Screw 5/16-18 x 1.0

Hi-Lo Screw 1/4-15 x .5
Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.00" Lg

Shoulder Screw .312 x 1.7:1/4-20
Hex Tapp Scr 1/4 x .75" Lg.

Clevis Pin 3/8 x 1.87
Bow Tie Cotter Pin
Flange Locknut 5/16-18 Gr. F Nylon
Wing Nut 1/4-20
Upper Chute w/Export Label, Remote

Cable Guide
Chute Flange Keeper

Lower Chute
Plastic Bushing .380 ID

Handle Knob Assembly
Cable Bracket Chute Tilt

Hex L-Flanged Nut 1/4-20 Gr. F Nylon
Chute Crank Brkt.

Bracket: Chute Control
Flat Washer .349 ID x .879 OD x .063

Support Bracket
Hi-Lo Screw 1/4-15 x .50

Hex Hd. Cap Screw 1/4-20 x 1.5 Gr. 5
Hex Hd. Cap Screw 5/18-24 x .75

Flat Washer .25 ID x .63 OD x .0515
Flange Locknut 1/4-20 Gr. F, Nylon

Knob
Control Cover - 2 Way
Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .75
Spring Washer .390 x .625 x .012

Fig Shlder Spacer .310 x .995 x 1/4-20
Cable - 2 Way
Mounting Bracket - 2 Way
Lever - 2 Way
Upper Chute

DESCRiPTiON

Goulotte inferieur (2 fonctions)
Goulotte inferieur (4 fonctions)

Ens. - commande de la goulotte & 2 fonctions
Ens. - commande de la goulotte & 4 fonctions

Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 1,50 Qual. 2

Vis ordinaire 5/18-18 x 1,0
Vis 1/4-15 x 0,5

Boulon ordinaire de 5/16-18 x 1,00 po de Ig

Vis epaulement 0,312 x 1,7:1/4-20
Vis taraudee & t_te hex. de 1/4 x 0,75 po de Ig

Axe de chape 3/8 x 1,87

Goupille fendue
Contre-ecrou & embase 5/16-18 Qual. F nylon
I_crou en oreilles 1/4-20

Goulotte sup.,etiquette d'exp., comm. a distance
Guide de la c&ble

Garde-bride de la goulotte
Goulotte inferieur

Manchon en plastique de 0,38 po de D.I.
Bouton

Support de c&ble
Contre-ecrou & embase 1/4-20 Qual. F nylon

Support du bras de goulotte d'ejection
Support: Commande de la goulotte

Rondelle plate 0,349 DI x 0,879 DE x 0,063
Support

Vis 1/4-15 x 0,50
Vis & t&te hex. 1/4-20 x 1,5 Qual. 5

Vis & t_te hex. 5/18-24 x 0,75

Rondelle plate 0,25 DI x 0,63 x 0,0515
Contre-ecrou & embase 1/4-20 Qual. F, nylon
Bouton

Couvercle (2 fonctions)
Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 0,75

Rondelle ressort .390 x .625 x .012
Entretoise epaulee 0,390 x 0,995 x 1/4-20

C&ble - 2 fonctions
Bracket - 2 fonctions

Levier - 2 fonctions
Goulotte superieur

31A-6004

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Assembly

Modele Ensemble de roue Description Roue- Jante Essieu

31AE6GLF590 634-04145 16 x 4.8 x 8 LH X-Trac 734-2038 634-041 73 738-041 68
31AE6GLF596 634-04146 16 x 4.8 x 8 RH X-Trac 734-2038 634-041 73

31AE6GLF597
31AH6KLG
31AH6NKG

31AH51Q4
31AH5MLH
31AH5NQ5

31AE5KLG
31AE6M LG

31AS6ACE
31AE6FFF

31AE6FHF
31AS6LCG
31AE6G KG
31AE6MFH
31AE6M KH
31AE6LHG

31AS6FEE
31AS6FEF

31AE6LHH
31AE5LKH
31AE63KE

31AH6DLE
31AH6DQ3
31AE6GLF501

634-04136
634-04137

634-04141
634-04136

634-04137
634-04144A

634-04141

634-04142A 15 X 5 Snow Hog 734-1 859 634-041 72A

634-04135
634-04135
634-04147A

634-04148A

16 x 6.5 x 8 LH X-Trac
16 x 6.5 x 8 RH X-Trac

16 x4.8 Snow Hog
16 x 6.5 x 8 LH X-Trac

16 x 6.5 x 8 RH X-Trac
13 x4 Snow Hog

16 x4,8 Snow Hog

16 X 6.5 Snow Hog
16 X 6.5 Snow Hog

15 X 5 X 6 LH X-Trac
15 X 5 X 6 RH X-Trac

734-2031
734-2031

734-1530
734-2031

734-2031
734-1732

734-1530

734-1525
734-1525

734-04012

634-041
634-041

634-041
634-041

634-041
634-041

634-041

634-041 74
634-041 74
634-041 72A

634-041 72A

74 738-041 80
74 738-041 80

73 738-04180
74 738-04168

74 738-04168
72A 738-04168

73 738-041 68

738-041 68

738-04168
738-04180

738-041 68

8.21.07

AUGER HOUSING COMPONENTS/COMPOSANTS DU LOGEMENT DES TARIE'RES

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SIZE AUGER HOUSING/ AUGERAXLE/ SHAVE PLATE , GEARBOXASS'Y/ SPACERS/ , WORM GEAR!

TAILLE, LOGEMENTDES , ESSIEUDES LAME, ENSEMBLEDE LA , ENTRETOISE ENGRENAGE

24 684-04065 711-04285 790-00120 618-04171A 731-04870 (1) 717-04449
26 684-04264 711-04284 790-00121 618-04172A 731-04870 (2) 717-04449
28 684-04268 711-04283 790-00118 618-04173A 731-04870 (3) 717-0528A

30 684-04067 711-04282 790-00119 618-04165A 731-04871 (2) 717-0528A

TARIERES TARIERES ' PLATE ' VISSANSFIN ' '

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