MTD 3BA Snow Blower Owners Manual

Before Stopping
If your house wiring system is grounded and a
three-hole receptacle is not available at the point
the snow thrower starter will normally be used, one
should be installed by a licensed electrician.
Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any
moisture on engine.
To avoid possible freeze-up of the starter, follow
NOTE:   When  connecting   the  power   cord,  always
connect cord to starter on engine first, then plug the
other   end   into   a   three-hole   grounded    120   Volt
receptacle.   When   disconnecting   the   power   cord,
always unplug the end from the three-hole, grounded
receptacle first.
these steps:
Recoil Starter
a.   With the engine running, pull the starter rope
with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three
or four times.
Electric Starter (if equipped)
a.   Connect power cord to switch box, then to
120 Volt AC receptacle.
b.   While the engine is running, push the starter
button and spin the starter for several
seconds.
c.   Disconnect power cord from the receptacle
first, then from the snow thrower.
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
Make sure that the auger control and the drive
control are disengaged.
Remove the keys from the plastic bag. Push key
into the ignition slot. Do not turn the key. Keep
second key in a safe place.
Move the choke knob to FULL choke position.
Move throttle control to the FAST position.
Turn fuel valve on, if so equipped.
Connect power cord to the switch box on engine.
Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-
hole, grounded 120 volt A.C. receptacle.
Push primer button three times.
Push down on the starter button until the engine
starts. Do not crank for more than 5 seconds at a
time.
NOTE: The unusual sound from pulling the starter rope
or from spinning the starter will not harm the engine.
While standing in the operator’s position (behind
the snow thrower), engage the auger control for a
few seconds to clear any remaining snow and ice
from the chute assembly.
To Stop The Snow Thrower
WARNING:   Severe damage to electric
starter is possible if you continue to crank for
more than 5 seconds without a cool-down.
To stop the wheels, release the drive control.
To stop throwing snow, release the auger control.
To stop engine, push throttle control lever to OFF
and pull out the key. Do not turn key.
When the engine starts, release the starter button
and slowly rotate the choke to OFF position. If the
engine falters, rotate the choke to FULL and then
gradually to OFF.
WARNING: The temperature of muffler and
the surrounding areas may exceed 150o F.
Avoid these areas.
NOTE:  When  engaging  the  electric  starter,  a  slight
hesitation  of  a  few  seconds   may  occur  before  the
engine starts to turn. This is normal and is not harmful
to the engine.
Auger Control Test
IMPORTANT: Perform the following test before
operating the snow thrower for the first time and at the
start of each winter season.
Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first
and then from the switch box on the engine.
Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
because the engine will not develop full power until
it reaches operating temperature.
Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:
When the auger control is released and in the
disengaged “up” position, the cable should have
very little slack, but should NOT be tight.
NOTE: If the starter motor runs but the engine does not
turn over, the starter gear may have frozen. Place the
snow thrower in a warmer part of the garage or storage
shed till the gear is free of the accumulated ice.
WARNING:  Do not over-tighten the cable.
Over-tightening  may  prevent  the  auger  from
disengaging and compromise the safety of the
snow thrower.
Warm Start:
If restarting a warm engine, rotate choke to OFF
instead of FULL and press the starter button. Do
not push the primer button.
In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower
engine as instructed earlier in this section under the
heading Starting Engine. Make sure the throttle is set
in the FAST position.
While standing in the operator’s position (behind
the snow thrower) engage the auger.
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