Modele n. 45-0418 ATV Snow Thrower SOUFFLEUSE A NEIGE POUR VTT CAUTION: Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Parts• AVERTISSEMENT : Lire et suivre attentivement les instructions et consignes de securite Securite• Assemblage• Utilisation• Entretien• Pieces• the fastest way to purchase parts PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 40367 (10/22/07) 2 SAFETY Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand

Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. GB - 27 NOTE: Keep housing level by adjusting skid shoes equally. SHEAR BOLTS IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens shear bolts for replacement. Use of any other type of shear bolt may result in severe damage to unit. See SERVICE PARTS on page 37. Occasionally a foreign object may enter the auger/impeller housing and jam the auger, breaking shear bolts (Figure 28) which secure the auger to the shaft. This allows auger to turn freely on the sh

Deflection should be approximately 3/8 in. (9.6 mm). See Figure 49. If deflection is excessive, tighten the track tension. If unit pulls to the left or right when a straight path is desired adjust the track tension. If the unit is pulling to the left, tighten the left track adjuster. If the unit is pulling to the right, tighten the right track adjuster. To adjust (Figure 50): 1. Tighten the adjuster nut to tighten the track tension. Loosen the adjuster nut to reduce track tension. 2. Check that

NOTE: The wheel lock will not release when under load. Do not unlock the wheel while turning. If the wheel lock will not release, turn the unit slightly left or right to relieve axle load and release the axle lock. If remote wheel lock does not lock or unlock properly, adjust or repair before operation (see Remote Wheel Lock on page 27). Scraper Blade The scraper blade allows better contact with the surface being cleared. It also prevents damage to the housing from normal usage. IMPORTANT: DO NO

NEVER modify or remove safety devices. DO NOT change engine governor settings or over-speed engine. Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury or death. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Always provide good ventilation. ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating condition. Damaged or worn out muffler can cause fire or explosion. Keep all hardware properly tightened. Check shear bolts frequently. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. NEVER store unit with fuel in fuel

IMPORTANT: With clutch lever engaged, belt finger on the side opposite the belt idler should be less than 1/8 in. (3 mm) from belt, but not touching the belt. Adjust belt finger as necessary. 5. Check adjustment. See Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 30. 6. Reconnect chute crank and secure with spring clip (921011, 012, 013, 014, 015, 016, 019, 020) or hair pin (921017, 018). Reconnect chute lock cable and deflector cable (921017, 018). 7. Replace belt cover. TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACE

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION OPERATOR’S MANUAL For US Customers: MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 For Canadian Customers: MTD Products Ltd., P. O. Box 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 4J1 Two-Stage Snow Thrower 7/15/2005 772C0774 This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Saf

Carburetor not adjusted properly. Loss of power 1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 2. Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be certain vent hole is clear. 3. Contact Service Center. 1. Spark plug wire loose. 2. Gas cap vent hole plugged. 3. Exhaust port plugged. Unit fails to propel itself 1. Adjust drive control cable. Refer to “Adjustments”. 2. Replace drive belt. 1. Drive control cable in need of adjustment. 2. Drive belt loose or damaged. Excessive Vibration 1. Loose parts or damaged auger.

7. Remove four screws securing the friction wheel rubber between the friction wheel plates. See Figure 32. Discard old rubber. 8. Reassemble the new friction wheel rubber to the friction wheel assembly, tightening the four screws in rotation and with equal force. It is important to assemble the rubber on the friction wheel symmetrically for proper functioning. 9. Insert the pin from the shift arm assembly into the friction wheel assembly and hold assembly in position. Refer to Figure 33. 10. Sli

3. Pull the cable adjuster to remove slack between the cable adjuster and the extension spring and hold the cable adjuster in position while finger tightening the top jam nut against the bracket. Do not extend the spring or engage the mechanism. 4. Tighten the bottom jam nut. 5. Check function of remote wheel lock. If wheel lock does not function properly, remove bottom cover to check cable slack. 6. Repeat steps 2 – 4 while watching cable to remove slack. 7. Check function of remote wheel lock.