MTD 2N1 2P5 Single Stage Snow Blower Owners Manual

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WARNING: NEVER  attempt to make
any adjustments while the engine is
running, except where specified  in the
operator’s manual.
WARNING: Run the engine com-
pletely dry of gasoline before tipping
snowthrower.
Totheadjust,handle.tip the snow thrower back so that it rests on
Loosen the four lock nuts and bolts which secure the
shave plate to the housing. See Figure 6-1.  Move the
shave plate to desired position and retighten the nuts
and bolts securely.
4.  Tip the snow thrower back to the operating  position
and pull the starter handle a few times to see if it is
difficult to pull.
2.
3.
Shave Plate
Adjustments
&
1.  To check  the adjustment of the shave plate, place
the unit on a level surface. The wheels, shave plate
and augers should all contact level surface. Note
that if the shave plate is adjusted too high, snow may
blow under the housing. If the shave plate wears
out excessively, or the unit does not self-propel,
the shave plate may be too low and needs to be
adjusted.
Maintenance
5.
If the starter is difficult to pull, remove the spark plug
and pull the handle several times to ensure that any oil
trapped in the head is removed.
NOTE: On new units or units with a new shave plate
installed, the augers may be slightly off the ground.
Caution: Oil may come out of the spark  plug hole when it
is removed and the starter handle is pulled.
6.
Inspect the spark plug. If it is wet, clean off any oil
WARNING
before re-installing.
NEVER attempt
Replacing Shave Plate
to make any
3IDE�6IEW
The shave plate is attached to the bottom of the auger
housing and is subject to wear. It should be checked
periodically. There are two wearing edges and the shave
plate can be reversed. Refer to Figure 6-1. To replace or
reverse the shave plate proceed as follows:
adjustments while
the  engine is
running, except
where specified in
the operator’s
manual.
1.
Remove the carriage bolts and hex lock nuts which
attach it to the snow thrower housing.
2.
Install new shave plate (or reverse), making sure the
heads of the carriage bolts are on the inside of the
housing.
Before servicing,
repairing, or
3.
4.  Tighten securely.
Adjust the shave plate according to instructions above
inspecting,
disengage the
control bail and
stop engine. Wait
until all moving
parts have come to a
complete stop.
Figure 6-1
Control Cable
As a result of both the control cable and the drive belt
stretching due to wear, periodic adjustments may be
necessary.
If the auger seems to hesitate when rotating while the
engine maintains a constant speed, an adjustment is
necessary. Proceed as follows:
The upper hole in the control handle provides for an
adjustment in cable tension. To adjust, disconnect  the
end of control cable from the bottom hole in the control
handle and reinsert it in the upper hole. Insert  the cable
from the outside as shown in Figure 6-2. Test the snow
thrower to see if there is a noticeable difference.
Replacing Belt
WARNING: Before servicing,  repairing,
or inspecting, disengage the control  bail
and stop engine. Wait until all moving
parts have come to a complete stop.
Figure 6-2
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  1. I would like to order a set of 2 Rubber Paddle (part #38) and a set of 4 Spiral-Crescent (part #39) for my Single-Stage Snow Thrower – Model 2N1. Is there a way to order those by Internet?

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