Controls & Operation; Engine Controls - MTD 200 Series Operator's Manual

Controls & Operation
† — If Equipped
Chute Assembly
(See Insets for Specific
Chute Types)
Headlight †
Auger
Shave Plate
Upper Crank Chute
Chute Rotation
Control
Snow thrower controls and features are described
below and illustrated in Figure 3-1.
NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models.
Snow thrower features may vary by model. Not all
features in this manual are applicable to all snow
thrower models and the snow thrower depicted may
differ from yours.
NOTE: All references to the left or right side of the
snow thrower are from the operator's position. Any
exceptions will be noted.
Auger
When engaged, the auger rotation draws snow
into the auger housing and throws it out the chute
assembly. Rubber paddles on the auger also aid in
propelling the snow thrower as they come in contact
with the pavement.
Auger Control Lever
Located on the upper handle, the auger control lever
is used to engage and disengage drive to the auger.
Squeeze the auger control lever against the upper
handle to engage the auger; release it to disengage.
Shave Plate
The shave plate maintains contact with the
pavement as the snow thrower is propelled,
allowing snow close to the pavement's surface to be
discharged.
Recoil Starter Handle
The recoil starter handle is used to manually start
the engine.
Upper Crank Chute (If Equipped)
Chute Rotation Control
Rotate the chute assembly left or right using the
crank located behind the handle panel.
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Chute Rotation
Control †
Recoil Starter
Handle
†
E-Z Chute™ †
E-Z Chute™ (If Equipped)
Rotate the chute assembly to the left or right using
the chute handle. The pitch of the chute assembly
controls the angle at which the snow is thrown. Stop
the engine, remove the safety key and loosen the
wing knob on the side of the chute assembly before
pivoting the upper portion of the chute assembly
upward or downward. Retighten the knob once the
desired position has been achieved.
Lower 2-Way Chute (If Equipped)
Rotate the chute assembly to the left or right using
the chute rotation control. The pitch of the chute
assembly controls the angle at which the snow is
thrown. Stop the engine, remove the safety key
and loosen the wing knob on the side of the chute
assembly before pivoting the chute upward or
downward. Retighten the knob once the desired
position has been achieved.
Upper 2-Way Chute (If Equipped)
Chute Tilt Control
The chute tilt control is located to the right of the
control panel and controls the angle/distance that
snow is thrown. Pull back on the chute tilt control
to increase the angle/distance and push forward to
decrease the angle/distance.
Chute Rotation Control
The chute rotation control is located in the center of
the control panel and controls the direction snow
is thrown. Depress the button and rotate the chute
rotation control to the right to turn the chute to the
right and rotate to the left to turn the chute to the
left.
Auger Control Lever
Chute Tilt Control †
Recoil Starter Handle
Chute Rotation Control †
Chute Assembly
(See Insets for Specific
Chute Types)
Drift Cutter †
Auger
Shave Plate
Lower 2-Way Chute
Chute Rotation
Control
Chute Assembly
Chute
Handle †
Figure 3-1
Auger Control Lever
Headlight †
Upper 2-Way Chute †
†
Chute Tilt Control
Chute Rotation
Control
Drift Cutters (If Equipped)
The drift cutters are designed for use in deep snow.
Their use is optional for normal snow conditions.
Maneuver the snow thrower so that the cutters
penetrate a high standing snow drift to assist snow
falling into the augers for throwing.
Headlight (If Equipped)
The headlight is located on the upper center of the
control panel and is ON when the snow thrower is
running.

Engine Controls

If your model has an electric starter, stand in the
operator's position and refer to Figure 3-2 for the
location of the Engine Controls.
Primer
Electric Starter
Button †
Electric Starter
Outlet †
Choke Lever
Figure 3-2
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Safety Key
† — If Equipped