Jenn-Air 8113P714-60 Range User Manual
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1. Left Turn Trigger Gas Tank We Shoe Stay Warm Electric Chute Handles Rotation Switch Switch Stay Warm ir x Stay Warm Grips 7 a ee oF X Grips SSS El 8 Yo I I View of the Handle Panel from the operator s position Oil Fill Gas Fill Muffler Starter Rope Ignition Key Throttle Control Lever View of the Engine Controls Figure 8 Refer to Figure 8 for illustration of controls described below Shift Lever The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel The shift lever may be moved into one of eight positions Use the shift lever to determine ground speed Forward Your snow thrower has six forward speeds position one 1 the slowest and six 6 the fastest Reverse Your snow thrower has two reverse R speeds position R2 is the faster of the two Auger Drive The auger drive clutch is located on the left handle Squeeze the clutch grip to engage the augers Release to stop the snow throwing action Traction drive clutch must also be released Trigger Lever The left and right turn triggers are located on the underside of the handles and are used to assist in steering your snowthrower Squeeze the right turn trigger when turning right and the left trigger illustrated in the figure above when turning l2. MTD with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States its possessions and territories MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two 2 years commencing on the date of original purchase and will at its option repair or replace free of charge any part found to be defective in material or workmanship This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator s Manual furnished with the product and has not been subject to misuse abuse com mercial use neglect accident improper maintenance alteration vandalism theft fire water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster Damage resulting from the installation or use of any accessory or attachment not approved by MTD Products Inc for use with the product s covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damages Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to separate terms as follows All normal wear part or compo nent failures will be covered on the product for a period of 90 days regardless of cause After 90 days but within the two year period normal wear part failures will be covered ONLY IF caused by defects in material or workmanship of OTHER component parts Normal wear parts and compo nents include but are not limited to belts blades blade adapters grass bags rider deck wheels seats snow th
3. Cable Guide Figure 1 e Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over the lower handle e Look at lower rear of snow thrower frame to be sure both cables are aligned with cable roller guides See Figure 2 Figure 4 Unwrap the headlight wire which is attached to the headlight beneath the handle panel Wind the headlight wire around the right handle until excess slack is removed See Figure 5 e Plug the wire from the headlight into the wire lead coming from the right side of the engine underneath the fuel tank See Figure 5 Alternator Lead Cable Roller Guides Figure 2 Figure 5 Final Adjustments Auger Drive Clutch Tocheck the adjustment of the auger drive clutch push forward on the left hand clutch grip depress the rubber bumper There should be slack in the cable See Figure 6 e Release the clutch grip The cable should be straight Make certain you can depress the auger drive clutch grip against the left handle completely e lfnecessary loosen the hex lock nut and thread the cable in for less slack or out for more slack as necessary Recheck the adjustment Tighten the lock nut against the cable when correct adjustment is reached Auger Control 7 Cable Figure 6 Traction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever e Tip the snow thrower forward so that it rests on the auger housing e Move the shift lever all the way forward to sixth 6 position e With the traction drive
4. 1 618 0043 Dogg Assembly RH 29 736 0160 Flat Washer 2 618 0044 Dogg Assembly LH 30 736 0169 Lock Washer 3 618 0303B Shift Assembly Steerable Drive 31 784 5740 Retainer Shaft LH Actuator Drive 4 656 0012A Friction Wheel Disc Assy 32 736 0351 Flat Washer 5 684 0014B Shift Rod Assembly 33 736 0626 Flat Washer 6 684 0042B Bearing 34 737 0170 Lubricant 6 in 1 7 684 0130 Transmission Frame Assembly 35 737 3007 Grease 8 684 0131A Support Bracket Assembly 36 738 0924 Shoulder Screw 9 710 0599 Hex Washer Hd TT Screw 1 4 20 x 37 1741 1111 Hex Flange Bearing 0 5 38 741 0598 Hex Flange Bearing 10 710 0788 he Washer Hd TT Screw 1 4 20 x 39 741 0600 Ball Bearing 40 741 0701 Flange Bushing 11 710 1652 pat Hd TT Screw 1 4 20 x 41 746 0897 Auger Clutch Cable 12 711 1267 Drive Shaft 42 746 0898 Drive Clutch Cable 13 711 1268 Actuator Shaft 43 746 0956 Steering Cable 14 711 1364 Pin 44 748 0190 Spacer 15 712 0711 Jam Nut 3 8 24 Gr 8 45 750 1161 Support Tube Axle 16 712 3017 Hex Nut 3 8 16 46 750 1162 Spacer 17 713 0233 Chain 47 756 0625 Roller Cable 18 713 0374 Chain 48 784 5590 Shift Bracket 19 713 0413 Sprocket 10T 49 784 5687A Auger Clutch Cable Guide Bracket 20 713 0472 Sprocket 50 784 5689A Front Support Guide Bracket 21 714 0104 Cotter Pin 51 784 5730A Retainer Shaft RH Actuator Drive 22 736 0142 Flat Washer 52 784 5732 Frame Cover 23 714 0474 Cotter P
5. lever released spin the snow thrower wheels by hand The wheels should turn however you may feel some resistance Engage the traction drive clutch grip The wheels should no longer turn Now release the traction drive clutch grip and spin the wheels again e Move the shift lever back to the fast reverse position then all the way forward again There should be no resistance in the shift lever and the wheels should turn e If you face resistance when moving the shift lever or the snow thrower wheels stop when they should not loosen the lock nut on the traction drive cable and unthread the cable one turn e Ifthe wheels can still be turned when you engage the traction drive clutch grip loosen the same lock nut again and thread the cable in one turn e Recheck the adjustment and repeat adjustment as necessary Tighten the lock nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached NOTE f you are not sure that you have reached correct adjustment refer to the Making Adjustments section of this manual on page 11 Slide Shoe The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted For close snow removal place slide shoes in the low position Use middle or high position when area to be cleared is uneven See Figure 7 Adjust slide shoes by loosening the two hex nuts and carriage bolts on each side and moving slide shoes to desired position See Figure 7 Make certain the entire bottom surface of slide sho
6. lock washers and hex nuts on to the studs Refer to Figure 16 These pieces of hardware were removed earlier Tighten nuts securely NOTE Make sure that the auger cable is routed in front Reinstall the belt cover on the front of the engine with the two self tapping screws and flat washers Refer to Figure 15 of the belt Drive Belt Ch Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self tapping screws Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the housing Remove six self tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower Pull the idler pulley away from the drive belt and remove the belt from the engine pulley You will find the idler pulley in front of the engine and under the belt cover that you removed earlier Working from the underside of the frame slip belt between the friction wheel and the friction wheel disc See Figure 20 You may have to twist the belt flat in order to slide it through the clearance between the friction wheel and the friction wheel disc Remove the belt completely Replace new belt Reassemble following the above instructions in reverse order Frictio I i Whee N dl o Disc J A ocation Figure 20 anging Friction Wheel Rubber Check the rubber on the friction wheel after 25 hours of operation and periodically thereafter Repla
7. motor and or its drive gear Chute Tilt Control The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly Move the chute tilt control forward to decrease the distance and towards the rear to increase the distance Stay Warm Handles Switch This switch is located on the right side of the snow thrower dash panel To activate the Stay Warm handles toggle the switch to the right to generate heat within the handle grips Toggle the switch to the left to the OFF position after using the snow thrower NOTE The Stay Warm grips are a compliment to not a substitute for proper cold weather outerwear for the operator s hands It is recommended that the snow thrower operator wear gloves mittens to avoid extremities of winter while operating this equipment To Stop Engine CAUTION If for some reason the unit starts accidentally while the operator is getting aquainted with the controls listed above stop the engine immediately e To stop engine push the throttle lever all the way down or remove the ignition key Do not turn key SECTION 4 OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Gas and Oil Fill up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your snow thrower Read instructions carefully WARNING Never fill fuel tank indoors A with engine running or while engine is hot Do not smoke when filling up a fuel tank Tire Pressure e Tires are over in
8. never run Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch Maintenance And Storage Check shear bolts engine mounting bolts etc at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure equipment is in safe working condition Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers and the like Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Always refer to operators manual instructions for important details if snow thrower is to be stored for an extended period Run machine a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze up of collector impeller Check clutch controls periodically to verify they engage and disengage properly and readjust if necessary Refer to operators manual for adjustment instructions Your Responsibility Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine For a detailed list of all the labels see page 27 However the most important safety labels are reproduced below AVANWV ONIHLOTO ANY 1334 SGNVH d34 439NVY ONILVLOY INOYS ANFNI CIOAVI 44 WARNING STOP ENGINE BEFORE REMOVING DEBRIS AND SERVICING UNIT KEEP CLEAR OF IMPELLER WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE AT BYSTANDERS OR WINDOWS OR ALLOW ANYONE IN FRONT OF UNIT THOROUGH
9. the instructions below to check the condition of the drive belts every 50 hours of operation e Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing two self tapping screws e Visually inspect for frayed cracked or excessively worn out belts SECTION 7 SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING Disconnect spark plug wire and ground against engine before performing any repairs or maintenance Augers The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts See Figure 13 If you hit a foreign object or ice jam the snow thrower is so designed that the bolts will shear e Ifthe augers do not turn check to see if the bolts have sheared and replace if necessary Two replacement shear bolts shown in Figure 13 inset and hex lock nuts have been provided with the snow thrower Please note that lock nuts cannot be threaded onto a bolt by hand This type of nut is used where vibration occurs So you will have to use a set of wrenches to tighten these hardware When replacing bolts spray an oil lubricant into shaft before inserting new bolts Shear Bolt Shave Plate and Slide Shoes The shave plate and slide shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear They should be checked periodically and replaced when necessary Remove the four carriage bolts Belleville washers and hex nuts which attach slide shoes to the snow thrower on two s
10. to enter the serial number in order to process your call SECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES This Warning 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 DANGER Your snow thrower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury This equipment is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death WARNING The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Training Read this operators manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate this machine Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a snow thrower Children 14 years old and over should only ope
11. 56 0987 Pulley Half 24 Model 553 25 Model 553 Ref No Part No Description Ref No Part No Description 1 684 0008A Shift Arm Assembly 36 724 0249 Electric Motor Chute Crank 2 710 0262 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 5 37 725 0157 Cable Tie 3 710 0449 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 25 38 731 0851A Chute Flange Keeper 4 710 0788 TT Screw 1 4 20 x 1 39 731 1300A Lower Chute 5 710 0837 Oval C Sk Screw AB 10 16 x 40 731 1313C Cable Guide Chute Tilt 0 625 41 731 1320 Upper Chute 6 710 0890 Shear Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 5 42 731 2279 Motor Cover Chute Rotation 7 710 3008 Hex Screw 5 16 18 x 75 43 736 0159 5 16 Washer 8 711 0677 Ferrule 44 736 0242 Belleville Washer 9 712 0429 Hex Lock Nut 5 16 18 45 736 0506 Special Washer 10 712 3010 Hex Nut 5 16 18 46 746 0896 Control Cable 11 714 0104 Cotter Pin 47 746 0901 Control Cable 12 720 0284 Handle Knob 48 750 1232 Spacer 13 725 1757 Heated Grip 49 782 0599 Motor Bracket 14 736 0242 Belleville Washer 50 784 5594 Cable Bracket 15 736 0275 Flat Washer 51 784 5604 Handle Chute Tilt 16 736 0451 Saddle Washer 52 629 0936 Harness Assembly Upper 17 747 0620A Shift Rod Upper 53 684 0036 Handle Assembly RH 18 747 0621 Shift Rod Lower Engagement Black 19 749 0951 Lower Handle 54 684 0037 Handle Assembly LH 20 749 0952A Upper Handle L Style RH Engagement Black 21 749 0953A Upper Handle L Style LH 55 710 1003 Speci
12. LL to source button 2 Move Choke to Off 3 Disconnect cord Recoil Connect Release Moveto Pushto Moveto Prime Pull 1 Release handle Starter FAST snap in FULL handle 2 Move Choke to Off SECTION 5 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Never attempt to clean chute A or make any adjustments while engine is running Traction Drive Clutch Refer to the Final Adjustment section of the Set Up Instructions to adjust the traction drive clutch To check the adjustment proceed as follows e With the snow thrower tipped forward be certain to drain the gasoline or place plastic film under the gas cap if the snow thrower has already been operated remove the frame cover underneath the snow thrower by removing six self tapping screws e With the traction drive clutch released there must be clearance between the friction wheel and the drive plate in all positions of the shift lever e With the traction drive clutch engaged the friction wheel must contact the drive plate Figure 20 e If adjustment is necessary loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable and thread the cable in or out as necessary See Figure 9 Handle Panel X Hex Jam Nut Thread nut here s straight but not tight Viewed from under the handle panel Figure 9 e Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached Reassemble the frame cover NOTE f you placed
13. LY INSPECT THE AREA WHERE THE EQUIPMENT IS TO BE USED AND REMOVE ALL DOOR MATS SLEDS BOARDS WIRES AND OTHER FOREIGN OBJECTS REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL FOR FULL INSTRUCTIONS 3396MW A DANGER SHUT OFF ENGINE BEFORE UNCLOG GING DISCHARGE CHUTE SECTION 2 ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE Reference to right or left side of the snow Secure the upper handle and lower handle on each thrower in this manual is from behind the unit in the side with two plastic wing nuts cupped washers operating position and carriage bolts removed earlier See Figure 3 IMPORTANT After assembling check the adjustments i as instructed on page 6 before operating your snow Upper thrower Failure to follow the instructions may cause Shift Rod damage to the snow thrower and void warranty e Remove the lower two plastic wing nuts cupped washers and carriage bolts from each side of the lower handle See Figure 1 Lower Shift Rod Figure 3 Lower Handle Y Handle Panel e Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of the lower shift rod See Figure 3 Tap the connector until itlocks on the lower shift rod NOTE f the connector is not properly assembled the shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to shift gears or change directions e If not already attached slip the cables that run from the handle panel to the chute into the cable guide on top of the engine See Figure 4 Wing Nuts Washers and Bolts
14. Lubrication See Figure 11 WARNING Disconnect the spark plug wire A and ground against engine before starting lubrication or maintenance job on unit Wheels e Oil or spray lubricant into wheel bearings at least once a season Remove wheels clean and coat axles with a multi purpose automotive grease Auger Shaft e Lubricate auger shaft at least once a season Also lubricate the auger bearings at least once a season Remove shear bolts on auger shaft Oil or spray lubricant inside shaft Hex Shaft e Lubricate the hex shaft with Belray 6 in 1 grease available at automotive stores or order by part number 737 0170 at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation If for any reason the transmission was disassembled and the drive cable ubricate chain sprocket hex shaft Viewed when unit standing on auger housing and the drive case removed Lube disconnected make sure while reassembling to route the cable under the drive shaft and the axle before reconnecting to the support bracket IMPORTANT Keep all grease and oil off of the rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate Gear Box The worm gear box has been filled with grease at the factory If disassembled for any reason lubricate with 1 5 ounces of Shell Alvania grease EPROO part number 737 0168 Before reassembling remove old sealant and apply Loctite 5699 or equivalent damage to the seals could result Be sure the vent plug is fr
15. YaRD MaN MT y Operator s Manual Power Steer Drive 28 Snow Thrower Model 31AH553G401 MTD 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 368022 Cleveland Ohio 44136 9722 MTD PRODUCTS INC P O BOX 368022 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 9722 PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 770 10028A 7 99 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices i 3 Assembling Your Snow Thrower i 5 Know Your Snow Thrower nn cnn cana r carr rca 7 Operating Your Snow ThroWer i 9 MEN 11 Maintaining Your Snow ThroWer i 12 Servicing Your Snow ThroWer i 15 Off Season Storag
16. al Hex Screw 22 750 0963 Connector Shift Rod 56 712 0271 Hex Sems Nut 1 4 20 23 618 0419 Gear Assembly Ring 57 712 0693 Hex Nut 24 629 0937 Electric Harness Lower 58 716 0398 Lock Ring Toggle Switch 25 710 0262 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 5 59 720 0232 Shift Knob 26 710 0451 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 75 60 725 1672 Lamp Housing 27 710 0599 TT Screw 1 4 20 x 0 5 61 725 1755 Toggle Switch Double Throw 28 710 0602 TT Screw 5 16 18 x 1 62 725 1756 Toggle Switch Single Throw 29 710 0805 Hex Screw 5 16 18 x 1 5 63 725 1759 Halogen Lamp 50W 12V 30 710 0817 TT Screw 5 16 18 x 1 25 64 726 0152 Mounting Clamp 31 710 0896 Hex Screw AB 1 4 14 x 0 625 65 731 2275 Handle Panel 32 710 3008 Hex Scew 5 16 18 x 75 66 736 0226 Flat Washer 35 712 3027 Hex Flange Lock Nut 67 747 1136 Headlight Retainer 26 Model 553 Label Part Numbers 777002982 a gt YEROMEN Electrio Chute Rotation Heated Handies 777003166 Pai STAV WARM arame 777D02974 VERDE aupa pas EST pas 777000011 777000179 VERME W 777001301 MODEL PLATE ON RIGHT SIDE 27 MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR YaRD MaN The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC
17. amaged 1 Stop the engine immediately and disconnect the spark vibration auger plug wire Tighten all bolts and nuts If vibration continues have the unit serviced by an authorized service dealer Unit fails 1 Traction control cable in need 1 Adjust traction control cable Refer to page 11 of this to propel itself of adjustment manual 2 Drive belt loose or damaged 2 Replace drive belt Refer to page 17 of this manual Unit fails 1 Discharge chute clogged 1 Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire Clean to discharge snow discharge chute and inside of auger housing 2 Foreign object lodged in 2 Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire auger Remove object from auger 3 Auger control cable in need of 3 Adjust auger control cable Refer to page 11 of this adjustment manual 4 Auger belt loose or damaged 4 Refer to page 15 of this manual 5 Shear bolt sheared 5 Replace shear bolt Electric chute fails 1 Loose electrical connections 1 Make sure all connections are tight and fully installed to turn 2 Blown Fuse 2 Replace with new 5 amps fuse Fuse is located under handle panel near switch connector Electric chute 1 Switch connector installed 1 Unplug the switch connector under the handle panel Turn turns in opposite backwards connector 180 and reconnect direction of the switch Heated grips are 1 Loose electrical connections 1 Under the handle panel check connections from the not creatin
18. area NOTE When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed care should be taken to rustproof the equipment Using a light oil or silicone coat the equipment especially any chains springs bearings and cables SECTION 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause s Corrective Action Engine fails to start 1 Fuel tank empty or stale fuel 1 Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline Fuel becomes stale after thirty days 2 Blocked fuel line 2 Clean the fuel line 3 Choke notin the ON position 3 Move switch to the ON position 4 Faulty spark plug 4 Clean adjust gap or replace 5 Safety key not in ignition 5 Insert the key fully into the switch switch on engine 6 Spark plug wire disconnected 6 Connect spark plug wire 7 Primer button not being used 7 Refer to the engine manual properly 8 Fuel shut off valve closed 8 Open fuel shut off valve Engine runs erratic 1 Unit running on CHOKE 1 Move the choke lever to OFF position 2 Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 2 Clean the fuel line fill the tank with clean fresh gasoline 3 Water or dirt in the fuel 3 Drain the fuel tank and carburetor Refill with fresh fuel system Loss of power 1 Spark plug wire loose 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Gas cap vent hole plugged 2 Remove ice and snow from gas cap Be certain vent hole is clear Excessive 1 Loose parts or d
19. arter handle Repeat until engine starts As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly rotate choke knob slowly to OFF position If engine falters return to FULL choke then slowly move to OFF position To Stop Engine Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine To avoid possible freeze up of starter proceed as follows Electric Starter Connect power cord to switch box on engine then to 120 volt AC receptacle With the engine running push starter button and spin the starter for several seconds The unusual sound made by spinning the starter will not harm engine or starter Disconnect the power cord from receptacle first and then from switch box Recoil Starter With engine running pull starter rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke three or four times Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound which is not harmful to the engine or the starter e To stop engine push the throttle lever all the way down or remove the ignition key Do not turn key IMPORTANT Do not lose the ignition key Engine will not start without it e Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended e Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor cover in the area of the control levers Also move control levers back and forth several times Leave throttle control lever in the STOP or OFF position Leave choke contr
20. ce the rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the housing Remove six screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower Refer to Figure 12 Remove the left wheel from the axle Figure 21 Remove the four screws securing the left drive cover to the frame Remove the drive cover from the side of the frame See Figure 21 Shift Arm Assembly Friction Wheel i a T Figure 22 Holding the friction wheel assembly as shown in Figure 22 slide the hex shaft out of the left side of the unit The spacer on the right side of the hex shaft will fall and the sprocket should remain hanging lose in the chain Lift the friction wheel assembly out between the axle shaft and the drive shaft assemblies Remove the six screws from both sides of the friction wheel assembly Remove friction wheel rubber from between the friction wheel plate e Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the friction wheel assembly tightening the six screws in rotation and with equal force It is important to assemble the rubber on the friction wheel symmetrically for proper functioning e Insert the pin from the shift arm assembly into the friction wheel assembly and hold assembly in position See Figure 22 e Slide the hex shaft through the left side of th
21. ch grip must also be released The auger drive clutch can also be locked so you can turn the chute crank without interrupting the snow throwing process Refer to Traction Drive Auger Clutch Lock on page 8 Operating Tips NOTE Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes as the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature WARNING Temperature of muffler and A surrounding areas may exceed 150 F Avoid these areas e For most efficient snow removal remove snow immediately after it falls e Discharge snow downwind whenever possible Slightly overlap each previous swath The distance that snow is being thrown can be adjusted by altering the angle of the chute assembly Sharper the angle shorter the distance snow is thrown e Set the slide shoes 1 4 below the scraper bar for normal usage The slide shoes may be adjusted upward for hard packed snow Adjust downward when using on gravel or crushed rock e Becertain to follow the precautions listed under To Stop Engine to prevent possible freeze up e Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use WARNING Never attempt to clean chute A or make any adjustments while engine is running Snow Spark Drive Throttle Ignition Choke Power Primer Starter After starting Thrower Plug wire Levers Control Key Cord Electric Connect Release Moveto Pushto Moveto Connect Push 1 Release button Starter FAST snap in FU
22. e housing and through the friction wheel assembly e Insert the hex shaft through the sprocket and the spacer See Figure 23 Make certain that the chain engages both the large and the small sprocket PA TE 4 i Spacer Y jo by Yer fi E Hex af Shaft J gen AIS a Go Hex Hub I STAI ca 6 i 23 SECTION 8 OFF SEASON STORAGE WARNING Never store engine with fuel in A tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light as on a furnace water heater clothes dryer or other gas appliance e If unit is to be stored over 30 days prepare engine for storage as instructed in the separate engine manual included with your unit NOTE f the sprocket fell from the snow thrower while removing the hex shaft place the sprocket on the hex shaft Position the hex hub of the sprocket toward the friction wheel when sliding the sprocket on to the hex shaft See Figure 23 e Align the hex shaft with the right hand bearing and carefully guide the left hand bearing into the left side of the housing e Reassemble the drive cover with the four screws that were earlier removed NOTE f you placed plastic under the gas cap be certain to remove it Engine Refer to separate engine manual for all engine maintenance procedures e Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and equipment e Follow lubrication recommendations on page 13 Store in a clean dry
23. e i trainate eci 18 TroubleshootingGuide i 19 Parts Liu a a 20 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower lt will help you assemble prepare and maintain the unit for best performance Please read and understand what it says Before you start assembling your new equipment please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by looking at the lower frame cover on the rear of your snow thrower See page 27 A sample model plate is also explained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below Model Number Serial Number Copy the model number here Copy the serial number here MTD 7 Probucts inc CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit please call the Customer Support Department Call 1 330 220 4MTD 4683 or 1 800 800 7310 to reach a Customer Support representative Please have your unit s model number and serial number ready when you call See previous section to locate this information You will be asked
24. e is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the slide shoes e Tighten nuts and bolts securely Remove hardware to adjust Figure 7 NOTE t is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by the auger causing an injury or damage to the snow thrower e If for some reason you have to operate the snow thrower on gravel keep the slide shoe in the highest position for maximum clearance between the ground and the shave plate NOTE Tire Pressure Pneumatic Tires e The tires are over inflated for shipping purposes Check tire pressure and reduce to 15 to 20 psi NOTE f the tire pressure is not equal in both tires the unit may pull to one side or the other SECTION 3 KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER WEAR YOUR SAFETY GLASSES Read this owner s manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower Compare illustration below with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference O The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT adjustments or repairs on it which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses while performing any Auger Control Traction Control Shift Lever Auger Control i Discharge Chute Chute Tilt i gt CS
25. ecked at least once each season Follow the maintenance schedule given below Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the WARNING Always stop the engine and warranty operator must maintain the snow thrower A disconnect the spark plug wire before as instructed in this manual performing any maintenance or adjustments Some adjustments will have to be made periodically to maintain your unit properly All adjustments in the service and adjustments Customer Responsibilities MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE E SERVICE DATES Lubricate pivot points Clean snow thrower Clean shave plate PRODUCT Clean slide shoes Check V belts Check friction wheel rubber Check engine oil Check spark plug Check muffler Empty fuel system Fill in dates as you complete regular service Y Check service if needed Carburetor WARNING If any adjustments are made to A the engine while the engine is running e g carburetor keep clear of all moving parts Be careful of heated surfaces and mufflers Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude and load Refer to the engine manual for instructions
26. ee of grease in order to relieve pressure 1 WARNING Do not overfill the gear box or Drive and Shifting Mechanism e Lubricate at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation Remove rear cover Lubricate chains sprockets gears bearings shafts and shifting mechanism at least once a season Use engine oil or spray a lubricant Avoid getting oil on rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate Engine Refer to engine manual for all engine lubrication instructions separate engine manual for draining oil be sure to protect frame by avoiding oil dripping into transmission parts 1 WARNING When following instructions in Figure 11 Lubrication Chart Check Friction Wheel Follow the instructions below to check the condition of the friction wheel rubber every 25 hours of operation Remove the six self tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower See Figure 12 Self Tapping Screw Self Tapping Screw Figure 12 e Visually inspect the friction wheel rubber for excessive wear cracks or loose fit on the friction wheel drive hub e Also engage traction drive control and check if the friction wheel is making contact with the friction plate e If it does not make contact adjust the traction drive cable following instructions and recheck the friction wheel e Replace friction wheel rubber if necessary Refer to instructions on page 17 Check V belts Follow
27. eft Traction Drive Auger Clutch Lock The traction drive clutch is located on the right handle Squeeze the traction drive clutch to engage the wheel drive Release to stop This same lever also locks the auger clutch to avoid interruption of the snow throwing process If the auger drive clutch is engaged with the traction drive clutch engaged the operator can release the auger drive clutch on the left handle and the augers will remain engaged Release the traction drive clutch to stop both the augers and wheel drive auger drive clutch must also be released Headlight The headlight is on whenever the engine is running Safety Ignition Switch The ignition key must be inserted completely in the switch before the unit will start Do not attempt to turn the key Fuel Shut Off Valve The fuel shut off valve located under the fuel tank controls fuel flow from tank Make sure it is not turned off before starting the engine Electric Chute Rotation Switch The electric chute rotation switch is located on the left side of the snow thrower dash panel To change the direction in which discharged snow is thrown proceed as follows e Push the toggle switch to the left to rotate the chute counter clockwise e Push the toggle switch to the right to rotate the chute clockwise IMPORTANT Release the switch once the chute has completed its rotation cycle in either direction Failure to do so can result in damage to the electric chute
28. f the use or misuse or inability to use the product This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser original lessee or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift How State Law Relates to this Warranty This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state
29. flated for shipping purposes Reduce the tire pressure to 10 15 p s i for snowthrower operation Use pneumatic tires only on your snowthrower unit e Tire chains optional equipment should be used whenever extra traction is needed Electric Starter WARNING The electric starter is A equipped with a three wire power cord and three prong plug and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current lt must be properly grounded at all times to avoid possibility of electric shock which may be injurious to the operator Follow all instructions carefully Determine that your house wiring is a three wire grounded system Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain If your house wiring system is not a three wire grounded system do not use this electric starter under any conditions If your house wiring system is grounded but a three hole receptacle is not available at the point the starter will normally be used one should be installed by a licensed electrician When connecting the power cord always connect cord to starter on engine first then plug the other end into a three hole grounded receptacle When disconnecting the power cord always unplug from the three hole grounded receptacle first To Start Engine IMPORTANT If unit shows any sign of motion drive or augers with the clutch grips disengaged shut engine off immediately Readjust as instructed in the Final Adjustments section of the Set Up Instruc
30. g heat handles to the wiring harness 2 Blown fuse 2 Replace with new 5 amps fuse under the handle panel near crank switch connector 3 Faulty Stay Warm grip 3 Have the grips checked at an authorized service dealer NOTE f one Stay Warm grip fails both grips will not function NOTE For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above please contact your local authorized service dealer SECTION 10 PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 553 Model 553 Ref No Part No Description Ref No Part No Description 1 05931 Bearing Housing 21 736 0188 Flat Washer 2 684 0065 Impeller Assy 12 dia 22 736 0242 Belleville Washer 3 705 5226 Chute Reinforcement 23 736 0463 Flat Washer 4 710 0451 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 75 Gr 2 24 737 3007 Grease 5 710 0459A Hex Screw 3 8 24 x 1 5 Gr 5 25 738 0281 Shoulder Screw 6 710 0604 Hex Washer Head Self Tapping 26 741 0245 Hex Flange Bearing Screw 5 16 18 x 62 27 741 0309 Flange Ball Bearing 7 710 0703 Carriage Screw 1 4 20 x 75 28 741 0493A Flange Bushing 8 710 0890A Shear Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 5 29 756 0178 Flat Idler 9 712 0116 Jam Nut 3 8 24 30 784 5632A Auger Idler Arm 10 712 0324 Hex Lock Nut 1 4 20 31 605 5196A Spiral Assembly RH 28 11 712 0429 Hex Lock Nut 5 16 18 32 605 5197A Spiral Assembly LH 28 12 712 0798 Hex Nut 3 8 16 Gr 2 33 618 0122 Gear Assembly Au
31. ge the collector impeller shift into neutral stop the engine and remove the key When cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain collector impeller and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect spark plug wire and keep away from plug to prevent accidental starting Do not run engine indoors except when starting engine and transporting snow thrower in or out of building Open doors Exhaust fumes are dangerous Do not clear snow across the face of slopes Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Do not attempt to clear steep slopes Never operate snow thrower without guards plates or other safety protection devices in place Never operate snow thrower near glass enclosure automobiles window wells drop off etc without proper adjustments of snow thrower discharge angle Keep children and pets away Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of unit Disengage power to collector impeller when transporting or not in use Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of snow thrower such as wheel weights counter weights cabs etc Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles Walk
32. ger 28 13 712 3010 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Gr 5 Includes Ref 41 56 14 712 3068 Hex Patch Nut 5 16 18 34 784 5582A Shave Plate Auger 28 15 715 0114 Spiral Pin 35 710 0451 Carr Bolt 5 16 18 x 0 75 16 731 1379A Chute Adapter 36 712 3010 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Gr 5 17 732 0611 Extension Spring 37 736 0242 Belleville Washer 18 736 0119 Lock Washer 38 784 5580 Slide Shoe 19 736 0169 Lock Washer 39 684 0041C Auger Housing Assy 28 20 736 0174 Wave Washer 40 784 5618 Bearing Housing 41 618 0123 RH Housing 42 618 0124 LH Housing 43 710 0642 TT Screw 1 4 20 x 75 44 711 0910 Spiral Axle 28 45 714 0161 Hi Pro Key 3 16 x 5 8 46 715 0143 Spring Spiral Pin 25 x 1 25 47 717 0528 Worm Gear 20 tooth 48 717 0526 Worm Shaft 49 718 0186 Thrust Collar 50 721 0325 Grease Plug 51 721 0327 Grease Seal 52 736 0351 Flat Washer 76 x 1 5 x 030 53 736 0369 Flat Washer 508 x 1 0 x 020 54 736 0445 Flat Washer 76 x 1 5 x 060 55 741 0662 Flange Bearing 75 x 1 0 x 59 56 741 0663 Flange Bearing 503 ID x 75 OD 1 734 1709 Wheel Assembly 16 x 4 8 57 737 3000 Grease Fitting 2 738 0994A Axle 75 dia x 12 201 Lg 737 0168 Grease Two Ounces 21 Model 553 Drive Clutch Cable routed below axle and hooked here Model 553 Ref No Part No Description Ref No Part No Description
33. housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surface Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running except where specifically recommended by manufacturer Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine in any direction Operation Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of discharge opening and auger at all times Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic Do not carry passengers After striking a foreign object stop the engine remove wire from spark plug and thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for any damage Repair the damage before restarting and operating the snow thrower If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Stop engine whenever you leave the operating position before unclogging the collector impeller housing or discharge guide and making any repairs adjustments or inspections Never place your hand in the discharge openings Use a stick or wooden broom handle to unclog the discharge opening Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit unattended Disenga
34. ides See Figure 14 Reassemble new slide shoes with the hardware removed earlier cupped side of Belleville washer goes against slide shoes Make certain the slide shoes are adjusted to be level e To remove shave plate remove slide shoe and the associated hardware including carriage bolts Belleville washers and hex nuts which attach shave plate to the snow thrower housing For location of shave plate and carriage bolts see Figure 14 e Reassemble new shave plate making sure heads of the carriage bolts are to the inside of the housing See Figure 14 e Reinstall slide shoe Tighten securely Shave Carriage Plate Bolt Auger Housing l S Hex Nut Bell Washer Shave Pl te Carriage Bolt Figure 14 Replacing belt WARNING Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and ground Auger Belts e Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self tapping screws See Figure 15 Self Tapping Screw Z Auger Housing Figure 15 Z e Remove the three hex nuts and lock washers which attach the auger housing assembly to the frame assembly on each side See Figure 16 WARNING Do not attempt to change the A auger belt without the help of an assistant It is very important that one person standing at the operating position firmly hold the snow thrower housing to prevent i
35. in 53 784 5733 Roller Bracket Drive Cable 24 716 0102 Snap Ring 54 710 1233 Oval C Sunk Machine Screw 25 721 0263 Adhesive Loctite 55 120127 Weld Nut 26 732 0209 Extension Spring 56 725 0157 Cable Tie 27 732 0264 Extension Spring 57 746 0950 Turn Trigger 28 736 0105 Bell Washer 58 714 0104 Cotter Pin Ref No Part No Description 1 712 0324 Hex Lock Nut 1 4 20 2 732 0705 Cable Guide 3 736 0173 Flat Washer 4 629 0071 Extension Cord 110V 3 prong 23 Model 553 19 Ref No Part No Description Ref No Part No Description 1 058964 Idler Bracket 13 736 0247 Flat Washer 2 710 0230 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 0 5 Gr 5 14 736 0270 Bell Washer 3 710 0627 Hex Screw w Patch 5 16 24 x 15 736 0331 Bell Washer 0 75 16 736 0505 Flat Washer 4 710 0654A Hex Washer HeadTT Sems Screw 17 1737 3007 Grease 5 710 0696 Hex Bolt 3 8 24 x 875 Gr 8 18 748 0234 Shoulder Spacer 6 710 1245 Hex Screw w Patch 5 16 24 x 19 1748 0360 Adapter Pulley 875 Gr 5 20 754 0346 V Belt 7 710 1652 Hex Washer Head TT 21 754 0430A Belt 8 710 3005 Hex Screw 3 8 16 x 1 0 22 756 0313 Flat Idler 9 712 0181 Top Lock Jam Nut 3 8 16 23 756 0569 Pulley Half 10 731 1324 Belt Cover 24 756 0967 Auger Pulley 11 732 0710 Extension Spring 25 756 0986 Pulley Half 12 736 0242 Bellevile Washer 26 7
36. ol in the FULL choke position To Engage Drive With the engine running near top speed move shift lever into one of the six FORWARD positions or two REVERSE positions Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions that exist Use the slower speeds until you are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower e Squeeze the left hand auger clutch grip against the handle to engage it e While the left hand auger clutch grip is engaged squeeze the right hand drive clutch grip e Release the left hand auger clutch grip only The interlock mechanism should keep it engaged until the right hand clutch is released NOTE NEVER move shift lever without first releasing the drive clutch e For comfort and convenience turn on the heated grips switch as needed To Steer Snow Thrower The trigger levers are located on the underside of the handles and are used to steer your snowthrower NOTE The drive clutch must be engaged when using the triggers to steer the snow thrower Toturnright squeeze the right trigger lever and guide the snowthrower to the right To turn left squeeze the left trigger lever and guide the snowthrower to the left Starting Instructions at a glance e Squeeze both triggers to transport the unit when the engine is not running To Engage Augers e To engage augers and start snow throwing action squeeze the auger clutch grip against the left handle Release to stop the augers traction drive clut
37. plastic under the gas cap be certain to remove it Auger Clutch To adjust the auger clutch refer to Final Adjustment section of Set Up Instructions Shift Rod e Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the shift handle under the handle panel e Place shift lever in sixth 6 position or fastest forward speed Shift Lever Clutch Rod Connector I Lower Shift Rod 7 Arm SN Figure 10 e Push shift arm assembly down as far as it will go e Rotate the ferrule up or down on the shift rod as necessary until the ferrule lines up with the upper hole in the shift lever See Figure 10 e Insert ferrule from the left side of the snow thrower into the upper hole in shift lever e Reinstall the hairpin clip and the washer See Figure 10 e Make certain to check for correct adjustment before operating the snow thrower Chute Assembly The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly Refer to the Know Your Snow Thrower section on page 7 e The remote chute control cables have been pre adjusted atthe factory Move the remote chute lever on the control panel back and forward to adjust angle of the chute asssembly Slide Shoe The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted Refer to Figure 7 on page 6 for instructions on adjustment SECTION 6 MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER General Recommendations sections of this manual should be ch
38. rate snow thrower under close parental supervision Only persons well acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your snow thrower No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions Keep the area of operation clear of all persons especially small children and pets Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating in reverse Preparation Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all door mats sleds boards wires and other foreign objects Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting engine Do not operate equipment without wearing adequate winter outer garments Do not wear jewelry long scarfs or other loose clothing which could become entangled in moving parts Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces Before working with gasoline extinguish all cigarettes and other sources of ignition Check the fuel before starting the engine Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel Do not fill the gasoline tank indoors while the engine is running or until engine has been allowed to cool at least two minutes Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion Use a grounded three wire plug in for all units with electric drive motors or electric starting motors Adjust collector
39. rower skid shoes shave plates and tires Batteries are covered by a 90 day limited replacement warranty HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Warranty service is available WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER To locate the dealer in your area please check for a listing in the Yellow Pages or contact the Customer Service Department of MTD PROD UCTS INC by calling 1 800 800 7310 or writing to P O Box 368022 Cleveland Ohio 44136 9722 No product returned directly to the factory will be accepted unless prior written permission has been extended by the Customer Service Department of MTD PRODUCTS INC This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a The engine or component parts thereof These items carry a separate manufacturer s warranty Please refer to the applicable manufacturers warranty on these items b Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such as brake adjustments clutch adjustments or deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure c Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a sepa rate one year warranty d MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States of America its possessions and territories except those sold through MTD s authorized channels of export distribu tion No implied warranty including any implied warran
40. t from tipping while the other person replaces the belt Failure to comply with this may result in injury Figure 18 e Place new belts on the two auger pulleys making sure that the front auger belt is under the belt brake Route belts under and to the left of the flat idler pulley Hold the belts upward in this position e While lifting up on the handles bring the frame assembly close to the auger housing and place the Figure 16 two belts on the front and rear engine pulleys See Figure 19 Standing in the operating position lift up on the handles and pull the frame assembly rearward The frame and the housing will separate and the rear auger belt will come off the pulley Maintain control of the frame assembly while pulling it Remove the two belts from the two engine pulleys For location of the belts see Figure 17 Remove belt from pulley Q Remove belt from pulley Assembly Auger Housing Figure 19 e Level the frame assembly and tip the auger housing forward to align studs with the corresponding holes on both sides of the frame assembly WARNING Push the frame assembly fully A on to the studs Figure 17 To remove the front auger drive belt push the idler pulley to the left The belt brake should move NOTE Use care to avoid pinching the control cable outward See Figure 18 Lift the front auger drive belt from the front auger pulley e From the frame assembly side insert six
41. tions e Attach spark plug wire to spark plug Make certain that the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire inside the boot is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug e Make certain the fuel shut off valve if equipped is in the open vertical position Make certain the auger and drive clutch levers are in the disengaged released position e Move throttle control to FAST position e Insert ignition key into slot Make sure it snaps into place Do not turn key Follow next three steps for electric start only e Rotate choke knob to OFF position e Connect power cord to switch box on engine Plug the other end of power cord into a three hole grounded 120 volt AC receptacle e Push starter button to crank the engine When engine starts release the starter button and move choke gradually to FULL and then to OFF position If the engine falters move choke immediately to FULL position and then gradually move it to OFF position Follow the next four steps for recoil start only e Rotate choke knob to FULL position If engine is already warm place choke in OFF position instead of FULL position Push primer button two or three times If engine is warm push primer button once only e Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until it pulls slightly harder Let rope rewind slowly Pull starter handle rapidly Do not allow handle to snap back Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on st
42. ty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identified No other express warranty or guaranty whether written or oral except as mentioned above given by any person or entity including a dealer or retailer with respect to any product shall bind MTD During the period of the War ranty the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sales MTD shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damages including without limitation expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care ser vices for transportation or for related expenses or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limita tion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold Alteration of the safety features of the product shall void this War ranty You assume the risk and liability for loss damage or injury to you and your property and or to others and their property arising out o
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