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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MODELS
E740
E760
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 Sta
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SECTION 1: 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
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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 speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a care when backing. warning of 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 housin
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SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operators 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 Operators Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer or the MTD customer support depa
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SECTION 4: CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Lay out the hardware according to the illustration for identification purposes. Parts are illustrated approximately one-half size. Part numbers are shown in parentheses. (Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit.) ATTACHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY A B Hex Bolts Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" Long 1/4-20 x 3/4" Long (710-3180) (710-3015) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 3/4" Long Hex Lock Nuts (710-3008) 1/4-20 Thread (
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SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Reference to right or left side of the snow UNPACKING thrower can be determined from behind the unit 1. Remove staples or break glue on the top flaps of in the operating position. the carton. Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.). 2. Cut along dotted lines and lay end of carton down flat. Remove packing material. 3. Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for loose parts. Left 4. Lay out the hardwar
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Chute Assembly ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY (Hardware B) 1. Place chute assembly over chute opening, with Hex Bolt the opening in the chute assembly facing the front of the unit. 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 5. Secure with hex lock nut. Hex Lock Nut 4. After assembling all three chute flange keepers, tighten all nuts and bolts. Do not overtight
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IMPORTANT: Attach the shift rod and clutch cables as follows. THEN CHECK THE ADJUSTMENTS AS INSTRUCTED, AND MAKE ANY FINAL ADJUSTMENTS NECESSARY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Failure to follow the instructions may cause damage to the snow thrower. ATTACHING THE SHIFT ROD (Hardware D) Traction Shift Lever 1. Place the shift lever (on the handle panel) in the Drive sixth (6) speed position (all the way forward). Clutch 2. Place the bent end of the shift rod into the hole i
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4. Attach track control cable to track control Move the shift lever back to the fast reverse position, handle by inserting cable ball into slot on track then all the way forward again. There should be no control handle. Pull cable down and up until it resistance in movement of shift lever. snaps into front of track control handle. Repeat If you have resistance when moving the shift lever or on other side. you are unable to turn the tracks by pushing the snow 5. Secure the track
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SECTION 6: CONTROLS CHUTE CRANK (See figure 14) Traction The chute crank is located on left hand side of the Drive/ snow thrower. Auger Auger To change the direction in which snow is thrown, Drive Clutch turn chute crank as follows: Clutch Lock 1. Crank clockwise to discharge to the left. 2. Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right. LEFT AND RIGHT TRACK CONTROLS Shift Left The left and right track controls are located on the Lever Track underside of the
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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 oil as open (vertical) position. instructed in the separate engine manual packed 3. Make certain the auger drive and traction 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 FAS
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TO STOP ENGINE TO ENGAGE AUGERS 1. Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to To engage the augers and start the snow throwing help dry off any moisture on the engine. action, squeeze the auger clutch grip against the left handle. Release to stop the augers (traction drive 2. To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter, clutch grip must also be released). proceed as follows. The auger drive clutch can also be locked so you Connect power cord to switch box on engine, then can turn the chut
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SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments while engine is running. Drive Shaft CHUTE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT Drive The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by Cable Sprocket adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Refer to Shaft the Control section of this manual. Pivot Rod Friction SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT Wheel The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted. Refer to the Final Adjustments Friction section page 9. Plate Figure 17 T
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SECTION 9: LUBRICATION WARNING: Disconnect the spark SPROCKET SHAFT plug wire and ground against the Lubricate the sprocket shaft with good all-weather engine before performing any multi-purpose light grease at least once a season or lubrication or maintenance. after every 25 hours of operation. Refer to figure 22. ENGINE IMPORTANT: Keep all grease and oil off of the rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate. Refer to engine manual for all engine lubrication instructions. WARNING: When fol
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SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE 6. Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the WARNING: Disconnect the spark auger housing. See figure 21. plug wire and ground against the 7. Back out the stop bolt to allow the belts to slip engine before performing any repairs between the bolt and auger pulley. See figure or maintenance. 22. AUGER BELTS NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the six nuts that connect the frame to the auger housing to aid in 1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the belt r
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11. Slide the shaft into the hex I.D. of the sprocket, the spacer, and the left ball bearing, and secure with the bell washer and hex bolt. See figure 24. Friction Wheel Friction Wheel Disc Drive Belt Support Bracket Hex Nut Bell Washer Stop Bolt Figure 22 CHANGING THE FRICTION WHEEL RUBBER Track The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be checked after 25 hours of operation, Figure 23 and periodically thereafter. Replace the friction wheel rubber if any signs of wear
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SECTION 11: OFF-SEASON STORAGE NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as STA-BIL) is an WARNING: Never store engine with acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel in tank indoors or in poorly fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to ventilated areas, where fuel fumes may gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always reach an open flame, spark or pilot follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run light as on a furnace, water heater, engine at least 10 minutes after ad
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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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Gear Assembly Ref. Ref. No. Part No. Description Qty. No. Part No. Description Qty. 1 618-0123 Housing-L.H. 1 11 721-0327 Seal-Oil 1 2 618-0124 Housing-R.H. 1 12 721-0328 Locktite 5699 3 710-0642 Screw 5 13 736-0351 Washer-Flat 2 4 711-0909 Spiral Axle 26" 1 14 736-0369 Washer-Flat 4 5 714-0161 Key 1 15 736-0445 Washer-Flat 1 6 715-0143 Pin-Spiral 1 16 737-0168 Grease 1.5 oz. 7 717-0526 Shaft-Worm 1 17 741-0662 Bearing-Flange 1 8 717-0528 Gear-Worm 1 18 741-0663 Bearing-Flange 1 9 718-0186 Colla
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