MTD 2B5 & 295 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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Operating Tips
1. Discharge snow downwind whenever possible.
Slightly overlap each previously cleared path.
2. Lifting up on the handle will allow the rubber on the
augers to propel the snow thrower forward. Pushing
downward on the handle will raise the augers off the
ground and stop forward motion.
NOTE: Excessive upward pressure on the handle will
result in premature wear on the rubber auger blades
which would not be covered by warranty.
3. Run the engine for a few minutes before stopping to
help dry any moisture on the engine.
4. Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.
To Stop Engine
1. To stop engine, turn ignition key counter-clockwise.
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
to prevent accidental starting while equipment is
unattended.
To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter,
proceed as follows:
1. Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help
dry off any moisture on the engine.
2. Electric Starter (optional): 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.
3. 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 clatter-
ing sound, which is not harmful to the engine or starter.
4. 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 choke
control in the FULL choke position.
5. Remove ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire to
prevent accidental starting.
Operating the Snow Thrower
The pitch of the chute assembly controls the angle at
which the snow is thrown. Adjust the chute assembly by
following the instructions below.
1. Loosen the wing knob found on the left side of the
chute assembly and pivot the upper chute upward or
downward to the desired pitch. Retighten the wing
knob before operating the snow thrower.
2. Position the chute assembly opening by using the
Chute Handle to throw the snow in the desired direc
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tion. See Figure 6.
IMPORTANT:
For complete and
detailed engine
starting, stopping and
storing instructions,
it is recommended
that you read the
engine manual also
included with
this unit.
NOTE:
Excessive upward
pressure on the
handle will result in
premature wear
on the rubber
auger blades which
would not be covered
by warranty.
5
Operation
Muffler, engine and
surrounding areas
become hot and
can cause a burn.
Do not touch.
WARNING
Figure 6