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Operation - MTD 314-830A Operating And Service Instructions

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Tip front of skid shoe
down
when
operat¬
ing
in
hard
packed
snow.
3. Move the shift lever into number one position. (Use
the slow speeds until you are familiar with the op¬
eration of your snow thrower.)
4. Squeeze the grip clutch and the snow thrower will
move. Release it and it will stop.
f
5.
Never move the shift lever without releasing the
»
grip clutch. The higher the forward position number
c
the faster the snow thrower will move over the
ground.
6. NEVER attempt to clean the chute or make any ad¬
justments while the engine is running.
Tip front of skid shoe
up when operating in
loose
stone
or
soft
areas.
STARTING YOUR SNOW THROWER
1. Follow your engine instructions for lubrication and
gasoline.
2. Disengage the main dutch (Lever UP).
3. Release the grip clutch and put the shift lever in
neutral position (N).
4. Start the engine in accordance with the engine
manual.
OPERATION
1. With the main dutch disengaged and with the en¬
gine running at near top speed, engage the auger
dutch. (See figure 2.)
2. SLOWLY engage the main dutch.
{ NOTE^
For traction, chains are recommended.
See page 5.
LUBRICATION
Refer to pages 11 and 12. Lubricate after each 25 hours
of operation, the parts indicated. Use multipurpose
automotive grease on parts marked
SAE 30 engine oil on parts marked
NOTE
If repairs or service is needed on the engine
or engine controls such as
the primer, choke or throt¬
tle
control,
contact
your
nearest authorized engine
service outlet. Check the
"Yellow
Pages"
of
your
telephone book under "En¬
gines—Gasol ine".
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