Yard Machines 247.88347, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California...

Page 2: ...XX X XXX XXXXXXXXXXX MTD PRODUCTS NC CLEVELAND OHIO 4413_ This is where your model number will be This is where your serial number will be Copy the model number here Copy the serial number here Figure...

Page 3: ...ating in reverse 1 PREPARATION Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all door mats sleds boards wires and other foreign objects Disengage all clutches and shift into...

Page 4: ...ingto clear snow at too fast a rate Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slipperysurfaces Look behind and use care when backing Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in...

Page 5: ...asher N 736 0242 2 Hex Nuts D 712 3010 2 Flat Washers S 736 0185 Hair Pin Clip T 714 0104 ATTACHING THE CLUTCH GRIPS 0000 x o 712 3010 ATTACHING THE HANDLE PANEL 4 Carriage Bolts E 710 0262 8 4 Lock W...

Page 6: ...laps of the carton Remove any loose parts included with unit i e operator s manual etc Cut corner s and lay end of carton down flat Remove packing material Roll unit out of carton Check carton thoroug...

Page 7: ...o the frame with lock washers C and hex bolts A See Figure 4 Do not tighten at this time ATTACHING THE CLUTCH GRIPS Hardware B 1 Slide the pivot rod into the cover tube as shown in Figure 5 The pivot...

Page 8: ...o wrenches they will pull together See Figure 9 3 Tighten all hardware assembled to this point CLUTCH GRIPS MUST MOVE FREELY ATTACHING THE CONTROL CABLES Hardware E 1 Thread hex nuts J onto the Z fitt...

Page 9: ...re 12 to the snow thrower housing 2 Place one flat washer T over the end of the chute directional control then insert the end of the chute directional control into the hole in the plastic bushing in t...

Page 10: ...rip and push the unit again Move the shift lever back to the fast reverse position then all the way forward again There should be no resistance in the shift lever and the and the wheels should keep tu...

Page 11: ...cated on left hand side of the snow thrower See Figure 17 To change the direction in which snow is thrown turn chute directional control as follows Crank clockwise to discharge to the left Crank count...

Page 12: ...Determine that your house wiring is a three wire grounded system Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain If your house wiring system is not a three wire grounded system do not use this elect...

Page 13: ...first and then from switch box Recoil Starter With engine running pull starter rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke three or four times Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clattering...

Page 14: ...ction control cable and thread the cable in or out as necessary Tighten the lock nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached Reassemble the frame cover NOTE If you placed plastic under...

Page 15: ...icate with 2 ounces of shell grease part number 737 0168 IMPORTANT Do not overfill the gear case Damage to the seals could result Be sure the vent plug is free of grease in order to relieve pressure S...

Page 16: ...crews See Figure 25 Cover Screws Drive Auger Belt Belt _ Drive Pulley Idler Pulley 7 Pulley Figure 26 Unhook the support bracket spring from the frame NOTE It may be necessary to loosen the six nuts t...

Page 17: ...islodge the ball bearing from the right side of the frame Remove the hex nut and bell washer from the left end of shaft Slide the gear shaft to the right then slide the friction wheel assembly from th...

Page 18: ...rm weather deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gas...

Page 19: ...tain vent hole is clear Exhaust port plugged Clean see Maintenance section of engine manual Engine overheats Carburetor not adjusted Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit or have properly c...

Page 20: ...R H Housing_L H Hex Screw 1 4 20 x 75 Spiral Axle 22 Spiral Axle 24 Key Pin Spiral Shaft Worm Gear Worm Collar Thrust REF NO 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 PART NO 721 0325 721 0327 736 0351 736 0369 736...

Page 21: ...Hex Washer Screw 1 4 20 x 625 Belt Cover Extension Spring Hex Screw 5 16 24 x 75 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 1 25 Drive Clutch Bracket Shoulder Spacer Pulley Half V Belt Pulley Half Bell Washer Hex Cap Sc...

Page 22: ...Blower Housing Model 611 38 37 32 3O 4O 18 42 15 33 43 13 14 22...

Page 23: ...Washer Bushing Chute Directional Control Bracket Chute Adapter Hex Lock Nut 1 4 20 Flat Washer Carriage Bolt RER PART NO NO 25 710 0703 26 710 0604 27 736 0169 28 712 0798 29 710 0451 30 784 5580 31...

Page 24: ...Handle Assembly Model 611 33 35 7 13 14 15 16 134 36 L 18 20 8 9 2 22 43 42 27 25 24...

Page 25: ...x 50 Grip Shift Lever Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20 x 75 Hex Lock Nut 1 4 20 Shift Lever Spdng Hex Washer Screw 1 4 20 x 1 0 REF PART NO NO 23 736 0242 24 726 0100 25 720 0201A 27 747 0697 735 0234 28 705 520...

Page 26: ...Frame Assembly Model 611 39 13 7 11 10 Drive Clutch Cable 4 AugerClutch Cable 13 Wheels 10 12 I5 Blowe Housing AugerClutch Cable 26...

Page 27: ...1444 25 715 0249 26 714 0143 27 684 0042B 26 656 0012A 29 684 0013B 30 746 0897 31 748 0190 32 684 0021 33 732 O264 34 712 0711 35 746 0898 36 738 0889 738 0991 37 784 5617A 38 735 0243 39 718 0301A...

Page 28: ...adjustments or deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure c Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a sepa rate one year warranty d MTD does not exten...