MTD 300 series Operator's Manual page 8

Set-Up
Shear Pins
A pair of replacement auger shear pins and bow tie cotter pins
are included with your snow thrower. See Figure 3-4. Store them
in a safe place until needed.
Chute Clean-Out Tool
The chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the auger
housing with a mounting clip and a cable tie at the factory. Cut
the cable tie before operating the snow thrower. See Figure 3-5.
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Tire Pressure
WARNING:
Under any circumstance do not exceed
manufacturer's recommended psi. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained at all times. Excessive
pressure when seating beads may cause tire/rim
assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause
serious injury. Refer to sidewall of tire for
recommended pressure.
The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check the tire
pressure before operating the snow thrower. Refer to the tire
side wall for tire manufacturer's recommended psi and deflate
(or inflate) the tires as necessary. Use a manual pump or portable
electric tire inflator to prevent over-inflation. NEVER USE AN AIR
COMPRESSOR!
Note: Equal tire pressure is to be maintained at all times for
performance purposes.
Adjustments
Skid Shoe
The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory
for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior
to operating the snow thrower.
CAUTION
: It is not recommended that you
operate this snow thrower on gravel as it can easily
pick up and throw loose gravel, causing personal
injury or damage to the snow thrower and
surrounding property.
• For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid
shoes higher on the auger housing.
• Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared
is uneven, such as a gravel driveway
NOTE: If you choose to operate the snow thrower on
a gravel surface, keep the skid shoes in position for
maximum clearance between the ground and the shave
plate.
CAUTION:
Operating a snow thrower equipped
with steel skid shoes may result in damage to
natural stone paver surfaces (e.g. sandstone,
bluestone, limestone). Refer to the Replacement
Parts or Attachments & Accessories sections for
information on available polymer skid shoes.
To adjust the skid shoes:
1. Loosen the four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage
bolts. Move skid shoes to desired position. See Figure 3-6.
2. Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is
against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes.
3. Retighten nuts and bolts securely.
Discharge Chute
1. Loosen the wing knob on the upper chute, adjust chute
and chute control to desired operating position.
2. Tighten the wing knob on the upper chute making sure the
carriage bolt is correctly positioned. Refer to Figure 3-7.