Controls And Features - MTD 300 Series Operator's Manual

Controls a nd Features
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Auger
S Upper Handle
Starter Rope
Gasoline Cap
Drive
Control
Upper Chute
Chute Assembly
Clean-outTool
Handle
Auger Shave Plate
ChuteKnob
Skid Shoe
Snow thrower controls and features are described below and
illustrated in Fig. 4-1.
Drive Control
Located on the underside of the upper handle, the drive control
is used to engage/disengage wheels. Squeeze the drive control
against the upper handle to engage the wheels; release to
disengage.
Starter Rope
The starter rope is part of the recoil starter and is used to start
the engine.
Auger
When engaged, the auger's rotation draw snow into the auger
housing and throws it out the discharge chute.
ChuteAssembly
Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out of the
chute assembly
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Figure 4-1
AugerControl
The auger control is adjacent to the upper handle. Squeeze the
auger control against the upper handle to engage the augers;
release to disengage the augers.
IMPORTANT:
Refer to the Auger Control information in
the Assembly & Set-Up section prior to operating your snow
thrower. Read and follow all instructions carefully and perform all
adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and
properly.
Chute Handle
The direction of snow throwing corresponds to the direction
of the chute opening. Use the chute handle to turn the chute
assembly in the direction you wish to throw the snow.
Chute Knob
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by either raising
or lowering the upper chute. Loosen the chute knob on the side
of the upper chute to adjust. Pivot the upper chute to desired
position, and retighten the chute knob.