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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otraep Or ’s Mlauna
Single-Stage Snow Thrower
— Model 2T5 shown —
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA Form No. 769-07130
(May 5, 2011)
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing an MTD Snow Thrower. It was carefully If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, engineered to provide excellent performance when properly phone your local authorized MTD service dealer or contact us operated and maintained. directly. MTD’s Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can be found on this page. We want Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. to ensure
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Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain v
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5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Safe Handling of Gasoline Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care and deadly gas. in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the 6. Do not operate machine while under the influence of vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when alcohol or drugs. gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your
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14. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow or 60 hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute. Life have the machine inspected annua
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Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING— ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades inside WARNING—
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Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Snow Thrower • One 20 oz. Bottle 5W-30 Oil • Two Ignition Keys • One Chute Assembly • One Snow Thrower Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual 2. Pivot the upper handle into the operating position. Be sure NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Snow not to pinch any of the cables in the process. See Fig. 3-2. thrower features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all snow thrower models and the s
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2. Align the holes in the chute base with the holes in the 3. Slowly pull the recoil starter handle up towards the eye lower chute and secure with the previously removed hex bolt. washer screws. See Fig. 3-4. 4. Slip the recoil starter rope into the eye bolt from the back of the snow thrower. See Fig. 3-7. 5. Securely tighten the eye bolt and handle knob. Set-Up Adding Oil Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your snow thrower for information on adding and checking oil. Adding F
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Controls & Features 4 Auger Control Recoil Starter Handle Control Handle Chute Assembly Shave Plate Auger Figure 4-1 NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Snow Chute Assembly thrower features may vary by model. Not all features in this Rotate the discharge chute to the left or right using the chute manual are applicable to all snow thrower models and the snow handle. The pitch of the discharge chute controls the angle at thrower depicted may differ from yours. which the snow i
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Operation 5 Starting & Stopping the Engine Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute WARNING! Always keep hands and feet clear of WARNING! Never use your hands to clear a moving parts. Do not use a pressurized starting clogged chute assembly. Shut off engine and remain fluid. Vapors are flammable. behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before using the clean-out tool to clear the chute assembly. Refer to the Engine Operator’s manual packed with your log Hand contact with the rotating i
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Control Cable Adjustments As a result of both the control cable and the auger drive belt WARNING! Before Servicing, repairing or stretching due to wear, periodic adjustments may be necessary. If inspecting the snow thrower, disengage the auger the auger seems to hesitate when rotating, proceed as follows: control. Stop the engine and remove the key to prevent unintended starting. The upper hole in the control handle provides for an adjustment in cable tension. T
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Service 8 To replace the belt follow these instructions and refer to Fig. 7-3: Replacing Belt 1. Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is empty. Drive Pulley 2. Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt. Then tip the snow thrower back until it rests on the handles. Idler Pulley 3. Slide a board up through the auger and through the chute to secure the auger in place. 4. Remove the belt cover by removing the two hex washer screws and one hex lock screw that secure it to the fra
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Replacing Auger Paddles Replacing Shave Plate The snow thrower auger’s rubber paddles are subject to wear 1. The shave plate is attached to the bottom of the auger and should be replaced if any signs of excessive wear are present. housing and is subject to wear. It should be checked periodically. There are two wearing edges and the shave CAUTION: Do NOT allow the auger’s rubber plate can be reversed. paddles to wear to the point where portions of the 2. Run the snow thrower until the fuel t
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Troubleshooting 9 Problem Cause Remedy Loss of power 1. Spark plug wire loose. 1. Firmly connect spark plug wire. 2. Vent in gas cap plugged. 2. Clear vent. Excessive vibration 1. Loose parts or damaged auger. 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Check for possible damage. Tighten all bolts and nuts. Repair as needed. If the problem persists, take snow thrower to an authorized service dealer. Snow thrower fails to self- 1. Auger control cable out of adjustment. 1. Adjus
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Replacement Parts 10 Component Part Number and Description 731-08171 Shave Plate 954-04050 Belt V-Type 753-06469 Rubber Auger Paddle Kit (Includes 2 paddles and 12 hex washer screws) 731-05632 Key 946-04782 Clutch Cable 734-04063A Wheel Assembly, 7” (2M1 & 2S1) 734-04585 Wheel Assembly, 8” (2T5) Phone (800) 800-7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States dealer. and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited d. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/ outside of the United States and/or Canada, and their respe
