Recoil Starter
To Engage Drive
CAUTION! Do not pull the starter handle while the
engine running.
1.
With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move
shift lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two
reverse (R) positions. Select a speed appropriate for the
snow conditions and a pace you’re comfortable with.
2
.
Squeeze the drive control against the handle the snow
thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.
WARNING: To avoid unsupervised engine
operation, never leave the engine unattended while
running. Turn the engine off after use and remove
ignition key
To Engage Augers
1.
To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze
the auger control against the left handle. Release to stop
the augers.
1.
Insert ignition key fully into slot, Figure 5-5. Make sure it
snaps into place. DO NOT turn ignition key. The engine
cannot start unless the key is inserted into ignition switch.
Replacing Shear Pins
2
.
.
Move throttle control to FAST (rabbit) position.
3
Move choke to the ON position (cold engine start). If engine The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins
is warm, place choke in OFF position.
and cotter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice
jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. If
the augers will not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared.
See Fig. 5-3.
4
.
Push primer three to five (3-5) times, making sure to cover
vent hole when pushing. If engine is warm, push primer
only once. Always cover vent hole when pushing. Cool
weather may require priming to be repeated.
CAUTION: NEVER replace the auger shear pins with
anything other than OEM Part No. 738-04124A
replacement shear pins. Any damage to the auger
gearbox or other components as a result of failing to
do so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower’s
warranty.
5.
Pull gently on the starter handle until it begins to
resist, then pull quickly and forcefully to overcome the
compression. Do not release the handle and allow it to
snap back. Return rope SLOWLY to original position. If
required, repeat this step.
WARNING! Always turn off the snow thrower’s
engine and remove the key prior to replacing shear
pins.
6
.
As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to
OFF position. If the engine falters, restart engine and run
with choke at half-choke position for a short period of time,
and then slowly rotate the choke into OFF position.
Stopping the Engine
WARNING: To avoid unsupervised engine
operation, never leave the machine unattended
with the engine running. Turn the engine off after
use and remove ignition key
Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any
moisture on the engine.
1.
Move throttle control to STOP position.
2
.
Remove the ignition key. Removing the key will reduce the
possibility of unauthorized starting of the engine while
equipment is not in use. Keep the key in a safe place. The
engine cannot start without the ignition key.
3.
Wipe any moisture away from the controls on the engine.
Figure 5-3
sectiOn 5 — OperatiOn
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| Categories | MTD Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
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| Tags | MTD 600 Series, MTD Snow Blower Manual |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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