MTD 315-800 860 960 000 26 33-Inch Snow Blower Owners Manual

.75 OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT for all seasons 26 ” and 33 ” SNOW THROWERS Model Numbers 315·800·000 315·860·000 315·960·000 Important: Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully PRI NTED IN U.S.A. Thank you for purchasing an American-built product. FORM NO. 770-3960 INDEX Safe Operation Practices . Assembly Instructions Operation Adjustments . Lubrication . 3 4 9 11 14 Maintenance Off-Season Storage Illustrated Parts Parts Lists Parts Information 15 18 20,22,24,26,28 21,23,25,27,29 Back Cover A · Instructions given with this symbol are for per· sonal safety.

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I.le sure to follow them. LIMITED WARRANTY ori inal · + ++ For one year from the date of retail purchase, MTD PRODUCTS INC will either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipr1ent unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser. Transportation charges fOI any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser u 11ess such return is requested by MTD PRODUCTS INC. This warranty will not apply to an) part which has become inoperative due to misuse, excessive use, accident, neglect, im Jroper maintenance, alterations, or unless the unit has been operated and maintained in cccordance with the instructions furnished. This warranty does not apply to the engine, me tor, battery, battery chargeror component parts thereof. Please refer to the applicable mar ufacturer’s warranty on these items. This warranty will not apply wherE the unit has been used commercially. Warranty service is available throu gh your local authorized service dealer or distributor. If you do not know the dealer or distr butor in your area, please write to the Customer Service Department of MTD. The return of a complete unit will lot be accepted by the factory unless prior written permission has been extended by Ml D. This warranty gives you specific I, gal rights. You may also have other rights which vary 2 To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the following safety instructions. Failure to comply with the instructions may result in personal injury. SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR SNOW THROWERS TRAINING 1. Read this Owner’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. 2. Never allow children to operate equipment. Never allow adults to operate equipment without proper instructions. 3. No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions. 4. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially small children and pets. 5. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating in reverse. PREPARATION 1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all door mats, sleds, boards, wires and other foreign objects. 2. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting engine. 3. Do not operate equipment without wearing adequate winter outer garments. Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces. 4. Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable. (A) Use approved fuel container. (B) Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine. (C) Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. (D) Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel. 5. Use a grounded three wire plug-in for all units with electric drive motors or electric starting motors. 6. Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surface. 7. Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running (except where specifically recommended by manufacturer). 8. Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow. OPERATION 1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge opening at all times. 2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers. 3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove wire from spark plug, and thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for any damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating the snow thrower. 4. If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. 5. Stop engine whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the collector/impeller housing or discharge guide, and making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections. 6. Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle unattended. Disengage the power take-off, lower the attachment, shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key. 7. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain collectorlimpeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep away from plug to prevent accidental starting. 8. Do not run engine indoors, except when starting engine and transporting snow thrower in or out of building. Open doors. Exhaust fumes are dangerous. 9. Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes. 10. Never operate snow thrower without guards, plates, or other safety protection devices in place. 11. Never operate snow thrower near glass enclosure, automobiles, window wells, drop off, etc., without proper adjustments of SlOW thrower discharge angle. Keep children and p ,’s away. 12. Do not overload machine c,·, ‘tcity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate 13. Never operate machine at h transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Use care n backing. 14. Never direct discharge a ystanders or allow anyone in fron. nit. 15. Disengage power to collectorli mpeller when transporting or not in use. 16. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of snow thrower (such as wheel weights, counter weights, cabs, etc.).

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