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Model Nos. 310-200 310-300 310-400310-500 10 CENTS SNOW THROWER For one year from date of purchase, MTD Products, Inc., will replace for the original purchaser, free of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. All transportation 1. Know the controls and how to stop quickly-READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL. 2. Disengage power and stop motor before cleaning discharge, removing obstacles, making adjustments, or when leaving operation position.
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3. Never direct discharge at bystanders nor allow anyone in front of machine-debris may be hidden in the snow. 4. Keep children and pets a safe distance away. 5. Do not allow children to operate machine nor allow adults to operate it without proper instruction. 6. Adjust height to clear gravel or crushed rock surface. 7. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especi when operating in reverse. S. Handle gasoline with care – it is highly flammable. A. Use approved gasoline container. B. Never add gasoline to a running motor – fill tank out of doors and wipe up spilled gasoline. C. Replace gasoline cap securely. D. Open door if motor i!> run in garage – exhaust gases are dangerous. 9. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting motor. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power driven parts. 10. Use a grounded three wire extension cord for all plugin electric units. 11. Keep machine in good operating condition and keep safety devices in place. charges: on parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser. This warranty does not include replacement of parts which become inoperative through misuse, excessive use, accident, neglect, improper maintenance or alterations by unauthorized persons. This warranty does not include the engine, motor, battery, battery charger or any component parts thereof. For service on these units refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty. The above warranty will apply only to the original owner and will be effective only if the warranty card has been properly processed. It will not apply where the unit has been used commercially. Warranty service is available through your local authorized service dealer or distributor. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE RETURN OF A COMPLETE UNIT BE ACCEPTED BY THE FACTORY UNLESS PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION HAS BEEN EXTENDED. MTD PRODUCTS INC. 5389 WEST 130th ST. · P.O. BOX 2741 · CLEVELAND, OHIO 44111 FORM NO. 770-2637A ASSEMBL Y (See Figure 4) Right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) are as observed from the operating position. 1. Assemble chrome handles to the frame with four hex head cap screws 3/8-16 x 3/4 long and four lockwashers 3/8 “. DO NOT TIGHTEN. 2. Assemble handle panel to the handles with four carriage bolts 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 long and hex locknuts 1/4–20 thread. Assemble handle panel so you can read the instructions on the handle panel from the operating position. LIFT HANDLE UP AS YOU TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS AND NUTS ON THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY. 3. The linkage arm for the transmission is located on the RH side of the frame. Pull the arm back into reverse. (Towards the operator.) rt may be necessary to roll the snow thrower slightly until it engages in the reverse position. Assemble the ferrule to the shift lever handle use hole marked “21 ” on the handle panel and screw in the shifting rod. Adjust the rod by screwing it in or out until it fits into the linkage arm on the side of the frame. Secure it with a cotter pin. 4. Chute Crank. Assemble the chute crank (longest rod) into the two holes in the handle panel being sure the rod passes through the lock bracket. It may be necessary to loosen the black knob on the handle panel. Push the rod all the way through and assemble it to the universal joint with a cotte pin. 5. Remove the wing nut, washer and car ria g e bolt 5/16-18 x 5/8 long from the chute assembly. Lift the deflector and reassemble.
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