MTD 31A-020-900 - Manual (Page 13)

TROUBLESHOOTING
If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer
C A U S E A C T I O N
Unit is unplugged Check cord to make sure it is plugged into an electrical
outlet
Trigger lock button or trigger were improperly actuated Press in trigger lock button, hold it, and press in trigger
Overload protection switch has popped out Push it in and follow the starting instructions
UNIT WILL NOT START
MOTOR IS ON, BUT ROTOR WILL NOT TURN
UNIT LEAVES A THIN LAYER OF SNOW ON PLOWED SURFACES
C A U S E A C T I O N
Belt is damaged Replace the belt, according to inspecting/Replacing the
driver belt
C A U S E A C T I O N
Scraper is worn Replace the scraper
SPECIFICATIONS
Motor type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A. C. 120 Volts Electric
Amperage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.5 Amps
clearing Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.5” (318mm)
Intake Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6” (152mm)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 lbs
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
REPLACING THE PLATE
Use only original equipment manufacturer replacement
parts.
1. Place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.
Position the unit so the vanes and rotor are facing up.
2. Beneath the rotor, locate the 3 screws (A) securing
the plate (B) to the housing. Remove them using a
#T20 Torx bit or flat blade screwdriver. (Fig. 10)
3. Remove the scraper and discard it appropriately.
4. The new scraper will snap into place. Once in place,
attach it to the unit by reinstalling the 3 screws.
STORAGE
1. Allow the motor to cool before storing.
2. Store the unit locked up to prevent unauthorized use
or damage.
3. Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated area.
4. Store the unit out of the reach of children.
CLEANING
Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit. Do not
use strong detergents. Household cleaners that contain
aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and solvents such as
kerosene, can damage plastic housing or handle. Wipe off
any moisturer with a soft cloth.
TRANSPORTING
1. Secure the unit while transporting.
2. To move the unit, grasp it by the top and middle front
handles.
To avoid serious
personal injury,
always turn your unit off and unplug it
before you perform maintenance.
WARNING:
Fig. 10
A
B
To avoid serious
personal injury,
always turn your unit off and unplug it
before you clean or service it.
WARNING:
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