MTD 31AS2B5 Bedienungsanleitung
Service Manual
MTD Products LLC - Product Training and Education Department
FORM NUMBER 769-01416
9/2004
31AS2B5 Snow Thrower
IMAGE SHOWS YARD-MAN UNIT
NOTE: These materials are for use by trained technicians who are experienced in the service and repair of outdoor power
equipment of the kind described in this publication, and are not intended for use by untrained or inexperienced individuals.
These materials are intended to provide supplemental information to assist the trained technician. Untrained or inexperienced
individuals should seek the assistance of an experienced and trained professional. Read, understand, and follow all instructions
and common sense when working on power equipment. This includes the contents of the product’s Operators Manual, supplied
with the equipment. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omission in this publication, although care has been
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equipment and continuing product changes that occur over time, updates will be made to these instructions from time to time.
Therefore, it may be necessary to obtain the latest materials before servicing or repairing a product. The company reserves the
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use only and may not depict actual model and component parts. © Copyright 2005 MTD Products Inc. All Rights Reserved
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information ................................................................................................... 1
Controls ..................................................................................................................... 1
Auger ......................................................................................................................... 1
A/C Starter ................................................................................................................. 1
Back of Unit ............................................................................................................... 2
Muffler ....................................................................................................................... 2
Shave Plate ............................................................................................................... 2
Discharge Chute ........................................................................................................ 3
Auger Drive Belt Replacement ................................................................................. 3
Auger Removal ......................................................................................................... 4
Spark Plug Access .................................................................................................... 5
Front Shroud Cover Removal ................................................................................... 6
Engine Removal ....................................................................................................... 8
Gas Tank ................................................................................................................... 9
1
31AS2B5-711
Snow Thrower Model Number #31AS2B5- 711 Serial
Number 1E074B20005
NOTE: The equipment that was used to write
this section was a prototype and was without
labels. There may be subtle differences between
prototypes and production equipment but the
disassembly procedures preformed will remain
the same.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Tecumseh Engine HSSK 50 designated as a (C)
engine with 125 hours life expectancy. Oil recommen-
dation is 5W30 - Sump capacity is 21 ounces
This is a four-cycle, horizontal crankshaft, air-cooled
engine equipped with a 120 V A.C. operated electric
starter.
NOTE: Refer to the engine manual for start and
stop and maintenance procedures.
Yard-Man Version
1. CONTROLS
The auger control bail and the pull start handle are
mounted on the main handle for easy accessibility. The
pull rope and mitten-grip handle is secured to the right
handle with a bracket to keep the cord away from other
items and allow for direct and easy in line pull. See Fig-
ure 1.
2. AUGER
The auger assembly is also easily accessible for main-
tenance and periodical replacement of the rubber flails
on the auger assemblies. See Figure 2.
3. A/C STARTER
From the rear there is easy access to the start/stop
Figure 1
Control Bail
Pull Start
Figure 2
Rubber Flails
31AS2B5-711 Snow Thrower
2
switch and the A.C. plug connector with starter button
that is used for the electric start. See Figure 3.
4. BACK OF UNIT
The Model tag is located on the back of the unit and
includes phone numbers for customer assistance:
Troy- Bilt 330-558-5520 or 1-800-520-5520. The choke
control is shown on the right side of the carburetor
cover. To the right shows the gas tank location. See
Figure 4.
5. MUFFLER
View showing the muffler and pipe at top left. See Fig-
ure 5.
NOTE: Unit is tipped up on the auger housing to
view carburetor and the carburetor bowl drain for
removal of bad gas or water from the bowl/float
area.
6. SHAVE PLATE
The adjustable shave plate can be turned around when
worn on one side. See Figure 6.
Figure 3
Key Switch
110 A/C Plug
Figure 4
Choke Control
Gas Tank
Model Plate
Figure 5
Muffler Tailpipe
Float Bowl Drain
Figure 6
Reversable Shave Plate
3
7. DISCHARGE CHUTE
The mitten grip handle on the snow chute allows easy
adjustment side to side. See Figure 7.
8. AUGER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
8.1. Remove the five (5) screws on the perimeter of
the belt cover using a 3/8" socket with short
extension and ratchet. See Figure 8.
8.2. With the cover removed inspect for wear on the
belt and movement of the idler bracket. See Fig-
ure 8.
Figure 7
Figure 8
Perimeter Screws
8.3. Inspect the idler bracket tension and return
springs and note location of connections. See
Figure 9.
8.4. Using a 7/16" socket and a 7/16” box wrench,
remove the bolt securing the idler to the idler
arm. Inspect the idler bearing for freedom of
movement. Upon replacement note the position
of the larger retaining washer that has the top
position cut flat to clear the belt cover. See Fig-
ure 10.
8.5. Push down on the idler bracket to lift the belt
brake shoe away from the belt. The belt can then
be lifted out of the auger pulley and off the
Figure 9
Tension Spring
Return Spring
Figure 10
Belt Retaining Washer
4
engine pulley. Replace by using the same proce-
dure. See Figure 11.
9. AUGER REMOVAL
9.1. Place a two by four wedge in the housing to hold
the auger from turning. Using 1” socket, remove
the auger pulley nut. The shaft is reverse
threaded and the nut is removed by turning it
clockwise. See Figure 12.
NOTE: During reassembly place the 2X4 at the
base of the housing center and tighten in the
opposite direction.
9.2. Remove the pulley. See Figure 13.
9.3. Using a 3/8” socket, remove the three retaining
screws securing the bearing retainer housing to
the auger housing. See Figure 14.
Figure 11
Brake Shoe
Pull down on idler arm
Figure 12
2x4 Wedge
Figure 13
Figure 14
Bearing Retainer Housing
5
9.4. Remove and inspect the bearing and heavy
washer for ear or damage. See Figure 15.
9.5. Facing the housing, slide the auger assembly to
the right, and then remove the auger and shaft
assembly from the housing. See Figure 16.
Figure 15
Bearing and Washer
Figure 16
Slide auger assembly to the right
9.6. Inspect the auger assembly for wear on the rub-
ber flails. Check the shaft for straitness. Check
the welds for cracks or breaks. See Figure 17.
10. SPARK PLUG ACCESS
Access to the spark-plug is through an access hole on
top of the main housing next to the oil fill tube. See Fig-
ure 18.
Figure 17
Figure 18
Spark Plug
Access Hole
6
11. FRONT SHROUD COVER REMOVAL
11.1. Remove the three screws from the inside top of
the auger housing using a 3/8" socket and
ratchet. See Figure 19.
11.2. Remove the remaining five ( 5 ) perimeter
screws and two ( 2 ) screws holding the starter
plug assembly using a 5/16" socket. The shroud
is slotted to allow the removal from around the
starter cord. See Figure 20.
11.3. Remove the handle from the directional chute by
releasing the front tabs on the handle assembly
from the front opening of the chute and slide the
handle out of the chute assembly. See Figure
21.
11.4. Remove the directional deflector from the chute
assembly and you will be able to lift the shroud
over the lower chute. See Figure 21.
NOTE: This picture also shows releasing the tab
on the chute-retaining ring using a long blade
screwdriver. This would be necessary to remove
the chute retaining ring.
11.5. Removing the chute-retaining ring requires
releasing a lower tab from under the housing.
See Figure 22.
NOTE: This is somewhat difficult. If the lower
chute is not being replaced, it makes reassem-
Figure 19
Cover Screws
Figure 20
Figure 21
Front Tab
Directional Deflector
Upper Retaining Ring Tab
Figure 22
Lower Retaining Ring Tab
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