Murray 1738370 Snow Blower User Manual


 
DANGER: Amputation Hazard
Contact with moving parts inside chute will cause serious injury or death.
Shut off engine before unclogging discharge chute.
Use clean-out tool, not hands!
WARNING:
Failure to read and follow the Operator’s Manuals and all operating instructions
can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING:
Fuel and its vapors are fl ammable and explosive. Turn off engine and wait at least
2 minutes before refueling. Let spilled fuel evaporate before starting engine.
Dual Stage Snowthrower Model No. 1695720
Questions?
Do not return product to the store.
We can help Call.
Customer Service Toll-Free 1-800-528-5087
Or visit our website www.murray.com
You Will Need:
• Utility knife
• Unleaded fuel
• Tire pressure gauge
• 1/2" combination or deep socket wrench
• 7/16" wrench
Make sure you have all items before assembly.
• 5/16” Flange Lock Nuts, 2
• Ignition Keys, 2 (1 pre-attached to snowthrower)
• 5/16” Hex Nut, 1
• Hair Pin, 1
• Zip Ties, 2
• 5/16” Lock Washer, 1
• Carriage Bolts, 2
• 120V Power Cord, 1
Remote Deflector Control
Crank
Traction Drive Lever
Snow Chute Deflector
Clean-Out Tool
Height Adjust Skid
Speed Select Lever
Auger Drive Lever
Fuel Cap
Oil Dipstick
• Extra Shear Pins, 2
• Extra Cotter Pins, 2
• Chute Rotator Crank, 1
• Operator’s Manual—Engine
• Operator’s Manual—Product
• Illustrated Parts List
• Product Registration Card
Raise Handles and
Check Cables
1. Cut orange zip ties that secure
control cables to handle assembly.
Be careful not to cut or damage the
control cables.
2. Rotate upper handle assembly (A)
up.
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3. Slide carriage bolts (B) and 5/16”
fl ange lock nuts (C) into lower holes.
DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.
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4. Remove shipping tape from control
levers. Make sure the “Z” bend
ends of the control lever cables are
secured in the holes on the control
levers as shown.
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5. Check that all cables can move
freely and are not kinked.
6. Tighten upper and lower nuts in
handle with a 1/2” wrench or deep
socket wrench.
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Connect Shift Rod
1. Connect shift rod (D) to shift lever
(E) and secure with lock washer
(F) and 5/16" hex nut (G). Tighten
hex nut with a 1/2" wrench while
preventing stud (H) from turning
with a 7/16" wrench.
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Install Chute Rotator Crank
1. Insert chute rotator crank rod (I)
through hole in dash and sub-
dash.
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2. Align small holes before inserting
end of rod into universal bushing
(J).
3. Push straight side of hair pin (K)
through both small holes until it
clicks into place.
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Remove Snowthrower
From Crate
1. Cut straps from between
snowthrower and wood pallet by
wheels and auger.
2. Roll snowthrower off crate.
Check the Cables
1. If control cables have become
unattached from motor mount
frame, reconnect traction drive
cables (L) and auger drive cables
(M).
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Note: The cables were adjusted at the
factory and no adjustments should be
necessary. However, after the handles
are put in the operating position, the
cables can be to tight or too loose.
If an adjustment is necessary see
“Check and Adjust the Cables” in
the MAINTENANCE section of the
Operator’s manual.
Assemble the Drift Cutter
Drift cutters are used to cut a path
through snow deeper than the auger
housing.
1. On each side of auger housing (N),
insert carriage bolt (P) through
upper hole.
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2. Insert lower tab of drift cutter into
lower hole.
3. Secure with wing nuts.
Secure Cables and Final Checks
1. To prevent wires and chute
defl ector cable from contacting
tire, secure with zip ties to right
handle just below dash (Q) and
below bend (R).
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2. Reduce tire pressure to 14 PSI.
(Tires are over-infl ated for shipping
purposes.)
3. Check that clean-out tool is attached
to snowthrower. (See assembled
fi gure.)
Always use a clean-out tool to clear
clogged discharge chute. NEVER use
your hands.
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Note: “Right” and “Left” are from the Operating Position.
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B B
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D
F
G
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I
E
H
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P
N
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K
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L
M
O
R
Q
J
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S
Check Oil Level and Add Fuel
WARNING: Fuel and its vapors are fl ammable and explosive. Turn off engine and wait at
least 2 minutes before refueling. Let spilled fuel evaporate before starting engine.
Note: Engine is shipped with oil. See Engine Manual for complete engine oil
specifi cations and maintenance requirements.
Notice: Do not use E22 or E85 fuel.
Notice: Do not mix oil with fuel.
1. Remove oil dipstick (T). Check oil level. Oil level should be between FULL and ADD marks.
Reinstall oil dipstick.
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Read Manuals Before Starting Engine
Follow procedures and safety instructions in Operator’s Manuals.
DANGER: Amputation hazard
Contact with moving parts inside chute will cause serious injury or death.
Shut off engine before unclogging discharge chute. Use clean-out tool, not hands!
WARNING: Failure to read and follow the Operator’s Manuals and all operating instructions
can result in serious injury or death.
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express written permission of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is accurate and current.
However, we reserve the right to change, alter or otherwise improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice or
obligation.
1738370
Rev.: -
Rev. Date: 04/09
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