Mtd K Style User Manual

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019Printed In USASafe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshoot

AdjustmentsSkid ShoesThe snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior to

Snow thrower controls and features are described below and illustrated in Fig. 4-1.Shift LeverThe shift lever is located in the right side of the han

Throttle ControlThe throttle control is located on the rear of the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when move

Chute Directional ControlADJUSTABLECHUTE TILTPUSHBUTTONCHUTEROTATELEFTPUSHBUTTONCHUTEROTATERIGHTThe chute directional control is located on the left s

Starting the EngineWARNING! Always keep hands and feet clear of moving parts. Do not use a pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are flammable.NOTE: Allo

Recoil StarterCAUTION! Do not pull the starter handle while the engine running. WARNING: To avoid unsupervised engine operation, never leave the engi

MaintenanceEngineRefer to the Engine Maintenance section.Shave Plate and Skid ShoesThe shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower ar

Auger ShaftAt least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around the spacers and the flange

Drive ControlWhen the drive control is released and in the disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight.

WARNING! To prevent accidental start-up, shut off the engine and remove the ignition key before performing any type of engine maintenance.Periodic ins

To The Owner12Record Product InformationBefore setting up and operating your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and record

Check that the spark plug washer is in good condition 4. and thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross-threading.After the spark plug is seate

Belt ReplacementAuger BeltTo remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows:Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. 1.

Remove the belt from around the auger pulley, and slip the 3. belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley. See Fig. 8-5.Reassemble auger be

Slip the drive belt off the pulley and between friction 6. wheel and friction wheel disc. See Fig. 8-7.Remove and replace belt in the reverse order.7.

Carefully remove the hex nut which secures the hex shaft 5. to the snow thrower frame and lightly tap the shaft’s end to dislodge the ball bearing fro

Problem Cause RemedyEngine fails to start Choke not in ON position.1. Spark plug wire disconnected.2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.3. Engine not pri

Component Part Number and Description929-0071 Extention Cord, 110V954-04050 Auger Drive Belt754-0367 Wheel Drive Belt684-04153 Friction Wheel Asse

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Important Safe Operation Practices23TrainingRead, understand, and follow all instructions on the 1. machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to

MTD CONSUMER GROUP INC (MTD), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environment Protection Agency (U. S. EPA) Emission Contr

(4) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no charge to the owner at a warra

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FORGDOC-100016 REV. BThe limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchase

4 se c t i O n 2 — iM p O r t a n t sa f e Op e r a t i O n pr a c t i c e sSafe Handling of GasolineTo avoid personal injury or property damage u

5se c t i O n 2 — iM p O r t a n t sa f e Op e r a t i O n pr a c t i c e sClearing a Clogged Discharge ChuteHand contact with the rotating impell

6 se c t i O n 2 — iM p O r t a n t sa f e Op e r a t i O n pr a c t i c e sSafety SymbolsThis page depicts and describes safety symbols that may

AssemblyHandlePlace the shift lever in the Forward-6 position1. Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to be sure 2. both cables are aligned

Finish securing chute control assembly to chute support 3. bracket with wing nut and hex screw removed earlier. See Fig. 3-4.Check that all cables ar

Fuel RecommendationsUse automotive gasoline (unleaded or low leaded to minimize combustion chamber deposits) with a minimum of 87 octane. Gasoline wit