MTD 500-Series L style, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...eration Practices Set Up Operation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty L 500 Series Snow Thrower m L Style MTD LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHiO 44136 0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo 769 01309E JuLy 16 2007 ...

Page 2: ...e We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times Throughout this manual all references to right and left side of the machine are observed from the operating position The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance power rating specifications warranty and service Please refer to the engine manufacturer s Owner s Operator s Manual packed se...

Page 3: ...ver should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and be trained and supervised by an adult 4 Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction 5 Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury Plan your snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads bystanders and the like 6 Keep bystanders helper...

Page 4: ... or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas 6 Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs 7 Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch Keep children away 8 Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic 9 Exercise caution when changin...

Page 5: ... Donot modifyengine To avoid serious injury or death do not modify engine in any way Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor Notice Regarding Emissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE Small Off Road Equipment are ...

Page 6: ...he upper ends of each cable are seated properly in its bracket Secure the handle by tightening the plastic knob located on both the left and right sides of the handle Remove and discard any rubber bands if present They are for packaging purposes only ChuteAssembly 1 Remove wing nut and hex screw from chute control assembly and clevis pin and cotter pin from chute support bracket Position the chute...

Page 7: ... 3 5 ShearPins A pair of replacement auger shear pins and bow tie cotter pins are included with your snow thrower Store them in your snow thrower s dash panel until needed See Fig 3 6 f Figure 3 6 ChuteClean OutT001 The chute clea n out tool is fastened to the top of the auger housing with a mounting clip and a cable tie at the factory Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower See Fig 3 ...

Page 8: ...ions Adjustments Skid Shoes The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory for shipping purposes Adjust them downward if desired prior to operating the snow thrower CAUTION It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up and throw loose gravel causing personal injury or damage to the snow thrower and surrounding property For close snow re...

Page 9: ... engaged for approximately ten 10 seconds before releasing the auger control Repeat this several times 5 With the throttle control in the FAST rabbit position and the auger control in the disengaged up position walk to the front of the machine 6 Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating and shows NO signs of motion If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating immediately return to the ope...

Page 10: ... 1 is the slowest and position six 6 is the fastest 2 Reverse t F1 There are two reverse R speeds One 1 is the slower and two 2 is the faster R Steering Trigger Control Engine Controls Recoil Starter Handle Key Electric Starter Outlet Primer Choke Control Throttle _ Control ChokeControl Ill The choke control is found on the rear of the engine and is activated by rotating the knob clockwise Activat...

Page 11: ...d draw snow into the auger housing ChuteAssembly Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the chute assembly GasCap Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tank The auger control is located on the left handle Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing action Release to stop DriveControl AugerClutchI_ock _ f DRIVE CONTROL The drive c...

Page 12: ...ly during operation proceed as follows to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening 1 Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control 2 Stop the engine by removing the ignition key 3 Remove the clean out tool from the clip which secures it to the rear of the auger housing 4 Use the shovel shaped end of the clean out tool to dislodge and scoop any snow and ice which has formed in and n...

Page 13: ... to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown 4 Push starter button to start engine NOTE Do NOT Do NOT hold the button down for longer than seven 7 seconds at a time Doing so may damage your engine s electric starter 4 Once the engine starts release starter button 5 As the engine warms slowly rotate the choke control to the OFF position If the engine falters quickly rotate the choke control bac...

Page 14: ...rating the steering controls ToEngageAugers 1 To engage the augers and start throwing snow squeeze the auger control against the left handle Release to stop the augers Replacing Shear Pins 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 snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear If the augers will no...

Page 15: ...ly TirePressure Before operating check tire pressure and reduce pressure to between 15 psi and 20 psi If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires the unit may pull to one side or the other Lubrication GearShaft The gear hex shaft should be lubricated at least once a season or after every twenty five 25 hours of operation 1 Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the...

Page 16: ...hift lever in the fastest forward speed position 2 Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket See Fig 6 4 i Figure 6 4 J 3 Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable 4 Retighten the hex nut AugerControl Refer to the Assembly and Set up section for instructions on adjusting the auger control cable ChuteAssembly Refer to the Assembly and Set up section for instructions on adju...

Page 17: ...5 6 Position the bracket upward to provide more slack or downward to increase cable tension 7 Retighten the upper hex nut ChuteDirectional Control If the chute assembly does not have full range from left to right the chute control cables can be adjusted to take up slack 1 Using a 1 2 wrench loosen the upper and lower hex nuts found on one cable adjuster 2 Grasp the metal cable housing and gently p...

Page 18: ...pping screws See Fig 7 1 2 Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley See Fig 7 2 Figure 7 2 3 Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing 4 Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self tapping screws which secure it See Fig 7 3 Figure 7 3 5 Remove the belt as follows See Fig 7 4 a Loosen and remove the shoulder screw ...

Page 19: ... as follows 1 Place a piece of plastic under the gas cap 2 Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self tapping screws Refer to Fig 7 1 3 Remove the belt as follows See Fig 7 6 a Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley b Use a wrench to pivot the idler pulley toward the right c Lift the drive belt off engine pulley Figure 7 6 4 Carefully pivot the snow throwe...

Page 20: ...t be removed and in order to replace the snow thrower s friction wheel rubber See an authorized Service Dealer to have the friction wheel rubber replaced or phone Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for information on ordering a Service Manual To inspect the friction wheel proceed as follows 1 Place a piece of plastic under the gas cap and tighten securely 2 Carefully pivot the snow thrower u...

Page 21: ...h gasoline 4 Prime engine as instructed in the Operation section 5 Clean adjust gap or replace spark plug 6 Insert key fully into the switch 1 Move choke control to OFF position 2 Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 3 Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel 4 Contacta Tecumseh Engine Service Center 1 Contacta Tecumseh Engine Service Center 1 Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Ti...

Page 22: ...er Pin 784 5580 790 00091 731 05984 Slide Shoe Standard Slide Shoe Deluxe Slide Shoe Plastic 731 2643 Chute Clean out Tool 790 00117 790 00120 790 00121 790 00118 Shave Plate 22 Shave Plate 24 Shave Plate 26 Shave Plate 28 TC 35062 Key 759 3338 Champion RJ19LM Resistor Spark Plug Phone 800 800 7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual have your full model number and serial number ...

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Page 24: ...applicable manufactur er s warranty for terms and conditions b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders havea separate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized se...