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Two-Stage Snow Thrower Styles H & K Oper ator’ s Man ual “K”-Style Shown IMPOR T ANT : READ SAFETY R ULE S AND INSTR UCTIONS CAREFULL Y Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal co mbu.
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Ma nual is an important part of yo ur new snow thrower. It w ill help you assemb le, prepare and maintain the unit fo r best performance.
3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of it s constituents , and cer tain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Calif or nia to cause cancer , birth defects or other reproductiv e harm .
4 Operation 1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating p arts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hand s and feet. 2. The au ger/impeller control is a safety device . Never bypass its operation.
5 YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and in structions in this manual and on the machine. Do not modify engine To avoid serious injury or de ath, do not modify engine in any way.
6 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: References to rig ht or left side of the snow thrower are de termined from behind th e unit in the operating p osition (stand ing directly be hind the snow thrower, facing th e handle panel). NOTE: This Operator’s Manu al covers several models.
7 Attaching the Chute Assembly and Directional Control 1. Apply a lubricant (i.e. 3-in-1 oil) to the rim of the chute base (and th e underside of the chute assembly) and position the chute assembly ov er the base. 2. Close the flange keepe rs to secure the chute assembly to the chut e base.
8 SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Read, understa nd, and follow all instructions and wa rnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.
9 Auger Control The auger cont rol is located on the left handle. Squeeze the co ntrol grip against the handle to en gage the augers and start sno w throwing action. Release to stop. Drive Contro l The drive control is located on the right hand le. Squeeze the co ntrol grip against the handle to en gage the wheel drive.
10 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Before Starting WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and wa rnings on the machine and in this manual befor e operating. Gas & Oil Fill-Up Service the eng ine with gasoline and oil a s instructed in the Tecumseh Engines ma nual packed separately with your snow thrower.
11 IMPORT ANT: Do not releas e the ha ndle and allow it to snap back. Keep a firm hold on the star ter handle and allow it to slowly recoil. • As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to t he OFF posit ion. If the engine falte rs, quickly rotate the ch oke control back to the FULL position and then slowly into the OFF po sition again.
12 • Confirm t hat the auger has complete ly stopped rotating and shows NO signs of motion. IMPORT ANT: If the aug er shows ANY s igns of rota ting, immediately return to the ope rator’s position and shut off the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts to stop b efore re-adjusting th e auger control.
13 SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Never at tempt to mak e any adjustments wh ile the engine is running, except where sp ecified in operator’s ma nual. Shift Rod Adjustment If the full range of speed s (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to t he figures marked 1,2, an d 3 to the right and adju st the shift rod as follows: 1.
14 Drive Contro l When the drive control is released a nd in the disengaged “u p” position, the cable should have very little slack. It sh ould NOT be tight. Check the adjustment of th e drive control as follows: 1. With the drive control released , push the snow thrower gently forward .
15 SECTION 6: MAINTAINING AND SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, disengag e all controls and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Always wear safety glasses durin g operation or while perf orming any adjustme nts or repairs.
16 Auger Belt Replacement To remove a nd replace your snow t hrower’s auger b elt, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the plastic belt cove r on the front of the engine by removing the two self-t apping screws. • Drain the ga soline from the snow thro wer, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
17 Drive Belt Replacement To remove a nd replace your snow t hrower’s auger b elt, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the plastic belt cove r on the front of the engine by removing the two self-t apping screws. • Drain the ga soline from the snow thro wer, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
18 Friction Wheel Removal If the snow throwe r fails to drive with the driv e control engaged, and pe rforming the drive control cable adjustment on page 14 f ails to correct the problem, th e friction wheel may need to be r eplaced. Follow the instructions below.
19 Augers • The augers a re secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and cotter pins. If the auger should st rike a foreign object or ice ja m, the snow thro wer is designed so that the pins may sh ear. Refer to F igure 9. • If the augers will no t turn, check to see if the pins have sheare d.
20 SECTION 8: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE NOTE: For repairs beyond t he minor adju stments abov e, contact y our local au thorized se rvice dealer. T roub le P ossible Cause (s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Fuel t ank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line.
21 NOTES.
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23 Styles H & K NOTE: Snow thro wer features and components va ry by model . NOT all parts listed above and pictured o n the previous page are standard equipment. REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION 1 631-04125 Panel Assembly, Handle, H-Style* (Inc.
24 61 54 53 45 55 56 57 49 42 58 44 50 10 21 20 46 46 47 52 62 64 66 63 65 59 48 41 60 7 51 4 2 9 43 39 11 8 6 5 13 16 8 37 26 28 29 22 6 24 12 7 15 19 25 34 14 23 3 9 17 33 67 32 27 30 For Manual Chu.
25 Styles H & K * One found between spirals on models with 24-i nch auger hou sing. * Three found between spirals on models with 28-inch auge r housing. ** One found between spirals on models with 30-inch auger housing . ^ Three found on models w ith 30-inch auger ho using.
26 40 51 47 57 53 48 56 58 7 52 7 46 49 59 44 43 54 50 17 41 55 58 67 68 42 36 32 35 34 9 28 19 18 30 20 24 7 29 13 33 23 11 5 22 3 24 15 21 24 6 1 16 12 14 2 14 10 4 38 9 9 28 31 9 37 8 20 7 26 27 39.
27 Styles H & K Wheel Assembly Complete Wheel Size Rim Onl y Tire Only Air V alve 634-04144 13 x 4 634-04151 734-1732 734-0255 634-04142 15 x 5 634-04151 734-1859 734-0255 634-04141 16 x 4.8 634-04140 734-1530 734-0255 NOTE: Snow thro wer features and components va ry by model .
MANUF A CTURER’S LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its poss essions and territories.
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