MTD 3BA User Manual
Operator’s manual, Two-stage snow thrower
Two-Stage
Snow Thrower
Model 3BA
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Operator’s Manual
FORM NO
. 769-00747C.fm
(7/29/2004)
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or 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 Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Document Outline
- SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
- Your Responsibility
- SECTION 2: Assembling your snow thrower
- Removing From Carton
- Before Assembly
- Setting Up The Handle
- Clean-Out Tool
- Final Adjustments
- SECTION 3: know your snow thrower
- SECTION 4: operating your snow thrower
- Before Starting Engine
- To Start Engine
- Before Stopping
- To Stop The Snow Thrower
- Auger Control Test
- Clearing The Snow
- Cleaning The Chute Assembly
- SECTION 5: Making Adjustments
- Auger Cable
- Skid Shoe
- SECTION 6: maintaining your snow thrower
- General Recommendations
- Lubrication
- Engine
- Check V-Belts
- SECTION 7: servicing your snow thrower
- Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
- Replacing Belts
- Servicing Augers
- Off-Season Storage
- SECTION 8: troubleshooting
- SECTION 9: parts list for model 3bA