MTD 769-03244 Operator's Manual

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • WarrantyPRINTED IN U.S.A. MTD Products Ltd., P. O. Box

10Gas & Oil Fill-Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed separately with your snow thrower.

113. When disconnecting the extension cord, always unplug the end at the three-prong wall outlet before unplugging the opposite end from the snow thr

125MakingAdjustmentsAuger ControlRefer to Auger Control Test on Page 11 to adjust the auger control.Shift CableIf the full range of speeds (forward an

135Making AdjustmentsWARNINGLoose gravel can be picked up and thrown by the auger, causing injury to the operator and bystanders and/or damage to the

146Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerWARNINGBefore lubricating, repairing, or inspect-ing, disengage all controls and stop engine. Wait until all moving pa

156Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerNOTE: Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.2. Carefully pivot the

16Augers• The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and cotter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the

17Friction Wheel RemovalIf the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjust-ment on page

187Off-Season StorageNever store snow thrower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark

19NOTE: This section addresses minor service issues. For further details, contact customer assistance. 8Trouble- ShootingCauseProblem RemedyEngine fai

2Finding and Recording Model NumberTable of ContentsBEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the equipment an

209WarrantyFailure to comply with suggested maintenance and lubrication specifications will void warranty.TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYThe limited warrant

21Model Wheel As sem bly De scrip tion Tire Rim AxleModèle En sem ble de roue De scrip tion Roue Jante Essieu31AE6GLF590 634-04145 16 x 4.8 x 8 LH X-T

222381913254034620131817Manual Chute Control/Commande de la goulottemanuelle121411729264122941321165106213152855443035383233391638313637377

23REF PARTNO. NO.N° DE N° DERÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION1 631-04131B Lower Chute (2 Way) Goulotte inférieur (2 fonctions)2 731-04861B Lower C

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25REF PARTNO. NO.N° DE N° DERÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION1 656-04025A Friction Wheel Disc As sembly Disque de roue du fric tion2 684-04153 Fri

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27REF PARTNO. NO.N° DE N° DERÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION1 731-2643 Clean-Out Tool Outil de dégagement de la goulotte2 684-04057A Impeller Ass

28*31AE6GKF500Model Number/ Numéro de modèle Style

29REF PARTNO. NO.N° DE N° DERÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION1 631-04180 Handle Panel Ass’y - Yellow Panneau - jaune1 631-04185 Handle Panel Ass’y

31Safety LabelsWARNINGThis symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the per-sonal safety and/or propert

42Safe Operation PracticesTraining1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble

5Operation1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly. Contact with the rotating parts can amput

63Setting Up Your Snow ThrowerNOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are deter-mined from behind the unit in the operating positio

73Setting Up Your Snow ThrowerClean-Out ToolWARNING: Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assem-bly. Shut off engine and remain behind handle

84Operating Your Snow ThrowerNow that you have set up your snow thrower for operation, get acquainted with its controls and features. These are descri

94Operating Your Snow ThrowerWARNINGThe operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your