MTD 769-03265 Manuel de l'opérateur

Safety • Set-Up • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • WarrantyPRINTED IN U.S.A.IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND I

104Operating Your Snow ThrowerNow that you have set up your snow thrower for opera-tion, get acquainted with its controls and features. These are desc

114Operating Your Snow ThrowerWARNINGThe operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your

12Gas & Oil Fill-Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read instructions

13NOTE: Keep the key in a safe place. The engine cannot start without the ignition key.Recoil Starter1. With engine running, pull starter rope with a

14Shift CableIf the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to the figure to the left and adjust the shift cable as follo

1552. With the drive control released, there must be 1/8” clearance between the friction wheel and the drive pulley in all positions of the shift lev

166Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerWARNINGBefore lubricating, repairing, or inspect-ing, disengage all controls and stop engine. Wait until all moving pa

176Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerNOTE: Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.2. Carefully pivot the

18Drive Belt ReplacementTo remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows:1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the

197Off-Season StorageNever store snow thrower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark

2Finding and Recording Model NumberTable of ContentsBEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the equipment an

20NOTE: This section addresses minor service issues. For further details, contact customer assistance. 8Trouble- ShootingCauseProblem RemedyEngine fai

219WarrantyFailure to comply with suggested maintenance and lubrication specifications will void warranty.06.18.06TWO YEAR SUPREME WARRANTY:For two ye

31Safety LabelsWARNINGThis symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the per-sonal safety and/or propert

42Safe Operation PracticesTraining1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble

5Operation1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly. Contact with the rotating parts can amput

63Setting Up Your Snow ThrowerIMPORTANT: The snow thrower is shipped with oil and WITHOUT GASOLINE. After assembly, refer to separate engine manual fo

7Figure 3-43Figure 3-5Figure 3-64. Finish securing chute control assembly to chute support bracket with wing nut and hex screw removed earlier. See F

83Setting Up Your Snow ThrowerFigure 3-7Drift Cutters (If Equipped)Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow thrower in heavy drift conditi

9Figure 3-93Setting Up Your Snow ThrowerWARNINGNever use your hands to clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing.IMPORTANTUnder any