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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MODEL
E762F
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
Warning:
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
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SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your snow thrower. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your snow thrower for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Operator’s Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer or the MTD Customer Support Department.
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SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR SNOW THROWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL- HEED ITS WARNING. WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the S
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If the snow thrower should start to vibrate Never operate the machine at high transport abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of care when backing. trouble. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow Stop engine whenever you leave the operating anyone in front of unit. position, before unclogging the collector/impeller Disengage power to collector/impeller when housing or dis
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SECTION 4: CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Lay out the hardware according to the illustration for identification purposes. Part numbers are shown in parentheses. (Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit.) ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE HANDLES C A AND CLUTCH GRIPS Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1-3/4” Hex Bolts (710-3180) 5/16-18 x 3/4” (710-3008) Saddles Hex Bolts (784-5599) (710-3015) 1/4-20 x 3/4” Lock Washers 5/16” I.D. (736-0119) Carriage Bolts 5/16-18 x 1-1/2
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SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine Attaching the Handle Assembly. with gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the (Hardware A) separate engine manual packed with your unit. Lay loose parts out on flat surface. 1. Handle Panel 5. Traction Drive Control NOTE: All references to right or left side of the Grip snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in 2. Right Handle the operating position. 6. Right Grip Bracket 3. Left Handle 7. Left Grip
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3. Thread hex nut onto the “Z” fitting and insert 5. Secure with hex screw, spacer and lock nut. See curved end of the Z fitting into the top hole in the Figure 5. (Do not overtighten this bolt as it will triangular metal tab on the auger control grip. prevent the grips from automatically returning to See Figure 4. their upright position.) 6. Repeat process for the right side Traction Drive Control Grip. Triangle 7. Lay handle assembly behind snow thrower with Metal Tab light assembly facing up.
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ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY (Hardware C) Chute Assembly 1. Place chute assembly over chute opening, with the opening in the chute assembly facing the front of the unit. Hex Bolt 2. Place chute flange keepers beneath lip of chute assembly with the flat side down. 3. Insert hex bolt up through chute flange keeper and chute assembly as shown in Figure 8. Secure with hex lock nut. 4. After assembling all three chute flange keepers, tighten all nuts and bolts. Do not overtighten Hex Lock Nut hardwar
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4. When correct adjustment is reached, tighten the ATTACHING THE TRACK CONTROLS hex jam nut against the bottom portion of the (Hardware F) cable to lock it in position. 1. Remove the screw from the top of the right hand track control. Be careful not to lose the flat weld nut that is inside the control. 2. Place the right track control in position underneath the right handle. Secure with screw just removed. See Figure 12. 3. Secure the left track control in the same manner. “Z” End 4. Attach trac
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Move the shift lever back to the reverse position, then all the way forward again. There should be no resis- Traction tance in movement of shift lever. Shift Lever Drive If you have resistance when moving the shift lever or Clutch you are unable to turn the tracks by pushing the snow thrower, loosen the lock nut on the traction drive cable and unthread the cable one turn. If you are able to turn the tracks when you engage the traction drive Lower clutch grip, loosen the lock nut on the traction
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SECTION 6: CONTROLS CHUTE CRANK (See Figure 17) Shift The chute crank is located on left hand side of the Traction Lever snow thrower. Drive Auger To change the direction in which snow is thrown, Clutch Drive turn chute crank as follows: Clutch 1. Crank clockwise to discharge to the left. 2. Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right. LEFT AND RIGHT TRACK CONTROLS The left and right track controls are located on the underside of the handles and are used to assist in Right steering your sn
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SECTION 7: OPERATION 1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. GAS AND OIL FILL-UP 2. Make certain the fuel shut-off valve is in the Service the engine with gasoline and check oil open (vertical) position. level as instructed in the separate engine manual 3. Make certain the auger drive and traction packed with your snow thrower. Read instructions drive clutch grips are in the disengaged carefully. (released) position. WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, 4. Move throttle control up to FAST p
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Recoil Starter (Optional Instructions): With engine TO ENGAGE AUGERS running, pull starter rope with a rapid, continuous full To engage the augers and start the snow throwing arm stroke three or four times. Pulling the starter action, squeeze the auger clutch grip against the left rope will produce a loud clattering sound, which is handle. Release to stop the augers (traction drive not harmful to the engine or starter. clutch grip must also be released). 3. To stop engine, remove the ignition ke
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AUGER CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT To adjust the auger clutch, refer to the Final Adjustments section page 10. Drive Shaft SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT Drive To adjust the shift rod, remove the hairpin clip and Cable Sprocket flat washer which secure the ferrule to the shift lever, Shaft beneath the handle panel. Refer to Figure 15. Refer to the Final Adjustments section. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Pivot Rod Friction WARNING: If any adjustments are Wheel made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor
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GEAR CASE CHUTE CRANK The gear case is lubricated with grease at the The gear on the end of the chute crank should be factory and does not require checking. If greased with multi-purpose automotive grease once disassembled for any reason, relubricate with 2 a season. ounces (do NOT overfill) of Shell Alvania grease EPR00, part number 737-0168. Before reassembling, remove old sealant and apply “Loctite 5699” or equivalent. SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect the spark Drive plug wire and
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7. Sliding the shaft to the right, remove the spacer, DRIVE BELT sprocket, and friction wheel assembly from the 1. Follow steps 1 through 4 of previous shaft. See Figure 27. instructions. 8. Remove the six screws from the friction wheel 2. Pull idler pulley up, and lift belt off engine pulley assembly (three from each side). Remove the and friction wheel disc. See Figure 23. friction wheel rubber from between the friction 3. Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket wheel plate. rests on
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SECTION 11: OFF-SEASON STORAGE 2. Remove spark plug and pour one (1) ounce of WARNING: Never store engine with engine oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. fuel in tank indoors or in poorly Crank engine several times to distribute oil. ventilated areas, where fuel fumes may Replace spark plug. reach an open flame, spark or pilot 3. Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and light as on a furnace, water heater, equipment. clothes dryer or other gas appliance. 4. Follow lubrication recommen
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SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh mixture of gasoline and oil. Fuel will not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used. Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line. Choke not in ON position Move switch to ON position Faulty spark plug. Clean, adjust gap or replace. Key not in switch on engine. Insert key. Spark plug wire Connect spark plug wire. disconnected. Prime
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SECTION 13: PARTS LIST Model E762F Gearbox Assembly 4 19 11 9 16 13 8 15 2 10 14 18 5 6 17 3 7 17 12 18 3 1 REF. PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 618-0123 RH Reducer Housing (Incl. Ref. 17, 18) 2 618-0124 LH Reducer Housing (Incl. Ref. 17, 18) 3 710-0642 Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 4 711-0909 Spiral Axle, 26” 5 714-0161 Hi-Pro Key, 3/16 x 5/8 6 715-0143 Spring Spirol Pin, .25 x 1.25 7 717-0528 Worm Gear, 20-tooth 8 717-0526 Worm Shaft 9 718-0186 Thrust Collar 10 721-0325 Grease Plug 11 721-0327
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