MTD 31AH7S3G701 User Manual
Operator’s manual, Snow thrower
SNOW THROWER
MODEL 31AH7S3G701
Operator’s Manual
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
MTD LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
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.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO.
770-10021G.fm
(5/05)
Document Outline
- SECTION 1: iMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
- TRAINING
- PREPARATION
- OPERATION
- MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
- SECTION 2: Assembling Your snow thrower
- Loose Parts
- Assembly
- Attaching Chute Directional Control
- SECTION 3: know your snow thrower
- Drive Control / Auger Control Lock
- Auger Control
- Chute Tilt Control
- Skid Shoe
- Shift Lever
- Chute Directional Control
- Heated Handles Switch
- Track Steering Controls
- Throttle Control
- Safety Ignition Key
- Headlight
- Track Lock Lever
- SECTION 4: operating your snow thrower
- Before Starting
- Gas And Oil Fill-up
- To Start Engine
- To Stop Engine
- To Engage Track Drive
- To Engage Augers
- Clean-Out Tool
- Drift Cutters (If Equipped)
- Operating Tips
- SECTION 5: ADJUSTing your snow thrower
- Auger Control
- Drive Control and Shift Lever
- Shift Rod Adjustment
- Skid Shoes
- Carburetor
- SECTION 6: maintaining your snow thrower
- Lubrication
- SECTION 7: servicing your snow thrower
- Engine
- Augers
- Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
- Belt Removal And Replacement
- Replacing Friction Wheel Rubber
- Off-season Storage
- SECTION 8: troubleshooting
- SECTION 9: parts list for Model 7S3