MTD 770-10278 993 User Manual
Perator’s, Anual
Table of contents
Document Outline
- Model Series
- 993
- Snow Thrower
- SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER
- This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble, ...
- Before you start to prepare your snow thrower for its first use, please locate the model plate an...
- Figure 1
- (4683)
- or
- 1- (800)-800-7310
- WARNING
- THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE P...
- The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause...
- Your snow thrower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manu...
- 1. TRAINING
- 2. PREPARATION
- 3. OPERATION
- 4. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
- WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
- Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings an...
- Figure 2 Safety Labels Found on Snow Thrower
- AUGER SHEAR BOLTS
- NOTE
- IMPORTANT
- 1. Remove screws from the top sides and ends of the shipping crate.
- 2. Set top, side, and end panels aside to avoid tire punctures or personal injury.
- 3. Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit.
- 4. Roll unit out of crate.
- 5. Remove the lower two plastic wing nuts, cupped washers and carriage bolts from each side of th...
- 6. The chute directional control may be attached to the lower handle with cable ties for shipping...
- 7. Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over the lower handle. See Figure 3 and Figure 4.
- 8. Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the two plastic wing nuts, cupped washers and ca...
- 9. Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of the lower shift rod. See Figure 5. Tap the ...
- NOTE
- 10. Remove the hairpin clip from the end of the upper chute directional control. Slide the upper ...
- Figure 6
- 11. If not already attached, slip the cables that run from the handle panel to the chute into the...
- 12. Unwrap the headlight wire which is attached to the headlight, beneath the handle panel. Wind ...
- 13. Plug the wire from the headlight into the wire lead coming from the right side of the engine,...
- Figure 7
- Figure 8
- Figure 9
- FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
- Auger and Traction Control Clutch Adjustment
- If necessary, thread lock-nut up to increase tension or down to decrease tension. See Figure 7.
- Skid Shoe Adjustment (See Figure 8)
- Shift Lever Adjustment (See Figure 9)
- TIRE PRESSURE (Pneumatic Tires)
- NOTE
- SECTION 5: CONTROLS
- Figure 10
- SHIFT LEVER
- AUGER CONTROL (See Figure 10)
- TRACTION CONTROL/AUGER CLUTCH LOCK
- TRIGGER LEVERS (See Figure 10)
- CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
- (See Figure 10)
- CHUTE TILT CONTROL (See Figure 10)
- HEADLIGHT (See Figure 10)
- THROTTLE CONTROL (See Figure 12)
- SAFETY IGNITION SWITCH (See Figure 12)
- FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE
- SECTION 6: OPERATION
- NOTE
- GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
- WARNING
- TO START ENGINE
- IMPORTANT
- WARNING
- 1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug...
- 2. Make certain the auger and traction control clutch levers are in the disengaged (released) pos...
- 3. Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert ignition key into slot. Refer to Figure 12. ...
- 4. Rotate choke knob to OFF position.
- Figure 13
- Figure 14
- 5. Connect power cord to switch box on engine. Plug the other end of power cord into a three- hol...
- 6. Push starter button to crank engine. Refer to Figure 12. As you crank the engine, move choke k...
- 7. When engine starts, release starter button, and move choke gradually to OFF. If engine falters...
- 1. From the starting instructions for an Electric starter, follow step 1 through step 3.
- 2. Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold engine start). If engine is warm, place choke i...
- 3. Push primer button two or three times. Refer to Figure 12. If engine is warm, push primer butt...
- NOTE
- 4. Grasp starter handle (refer to Figure 12) and pull rope out slowly, until it pulls slightly ha...
- 5. Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while...
- 6. Repeat step 4 and step 5 until engine starts.
- 7. As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, rotate choke knob slowly to OFF position. If ...
- TO STOP ENGINE
- NOTE
- TO ENGAGE DRIVE
- 1. With the engine running near top speed, move shift lever into one of the six FORWARD positions...
- 2. Squeeze the left hand auger clutch grip and engage it.
- 3. While the left hand auger clutch grip is engaged, engage the right hand traction control clutc...
- 4. Release the left hand auger clutch grip only. The interlock mechanism should keep the left han...
- NOTE
- TIRE PRESSURE
- TIRE CHAINS
- OPERATING TIPS
- NOTE
- WARNING
- 1. For most efficient snow removal, remove snow immediately after it falls.
- 2. Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by adju...
- 3. Set the skid shoes 1/4” below the shave plate for normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted...
- 4. Be certain to follow the precautions listed under previous section, “To Stop Engine” to preven...
- 5. Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.
- SECTION 7: ADJUSTMENTS
- SECTION 8: LUBRICATION
- SECTION 9: MAINTENANCE
- WARNING
- AUGERS
- SHAVE PLATE AND SKID SHOES
- NOTE
- BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
- WARNING
- Auger Belt
- NOTE
- 4. Remove the cotter pin and washer from the ferrule in order to disconnect the auger idler rod f...
- 5. Slip the auger control belt (the front belt) off the engine pulley. Refer to Figure 19.
- 6. Pull the brake bracket assembly towards the cable guide roller and unhook the auger cable “Z” ...
- 7. Remove the top screws and lock washers which attach the auger housing assembly to the frame as...
- Figure 18
- Figure 19
- Figure 20
- 8. Separate the auger housing from the frame assembly by tilting the housing forward and pulling ...
- 9. Using a 1/2” wrench remove the hex screw and belleville washer from the centre of the pulley o...
- 10. Remove and replace auger belt inside belt keepers.
- 11. Reassemble pulley to auger housing with hex screw and belleville washer (cupped is toward the...
- Figure 21
- NOTE
- Drive Belt
- 1. Unhook extension spring from the belt cover plate. See Figure 18.
- 2. Remove drive belt from the engine pulley and bottom drive pulley.
- 3. Replace belt and reassemble in reverse order.
- 4. Reassemble the two halves of the unit hooking the lower portion of the auger housing over the ...
- 5. Secure the two halves with the two screws and lock washers
- 6. Attach the “Z” fitting of the cable into the brake bracket assembly. See Figure 19.
- 7. Slip the auger control belt over engine pulley.
- 8. Insert ferrule on auger idler rod into bracket assembly and secure with flat washer and cotter...
- 9. Reassemble the large shoulder bolt and lock washer as shown in Figure 18.
- 10. Reassemble belt cover and chute directional control.
- 11. Remove plastic film from gas cap.
- Changing the Friction Wheel
- 1. Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
- 2. Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests on the housing.
- 3. Remove six self-tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower.
- 4. Remove the wheels from the axle.
- 5. Using a 7/8” wrench hold the hex shaft and remove the hex bolts and cupped washer and bearing ...
- 6. Remove the six screws from the friction wheel assembly (three from each side).
- 7. Reassemble new bonded friction wheel rubber to the friction wheel assembly, tighten the six sc...
- Figure 22
- Figure 23
- NOTE
- CAUTION
- SECTION 10: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
- SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
- SECTION 12: Illustrated Parts
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