Operation - MTD 31AH65LG704 Operator's Manual

Operation
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Starting and Stopping the Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your snow
thrower for instructions on starting and stopping the engine.
ToEngageDrive
1. With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, and
if so equipped, move the shift lever into one of the six
forward (F) positions or two reverse (R) positions. Select
a speed appropriate for the snow conditions and a pace
you're comfortable with.
2. Squeeze the drive control against the handle the snow
thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.
ToEngageAugers
To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze the
auger control against the left handle. Release to stop the augers.
ToSteer (Ifso
Equipped)
With the drive control engaged, squeeze the right steering
trigger control to turn right. Squeeze the left steering trigger
control to turn left.
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CAUTION: Operate the snow thrower in open areas
and at slow speeds until you are familiar with the
drive control and comfortable operating the
steering controls.
EngageHeatedGrips(IfsoEquipped)
i_ CAUTION:
It is recommended that you wear gloves
when using the heated grip. If the heated grip
become too hot, turn it off.
To activate the heated grips, move the switch found on the rear
of the dash panel into the ON position. See Fig. 5-1.
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Figure 5-1
Replacing ShearPins
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with shear pins and
cotter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam,
the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. If the
augers will not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared. See
Fig. 5-2.
Figure 5=2
CAUTION:
NEVER replace the auger shear pins with
anything other than OEM Part No. 738-04124A
replacement shear pins. Any damage to the auger
gearbox or other components as a result of failing to
do so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower's
warranty.
_ WARNING! Always turn off the snow thrower's
engine and remove the key prior to replacing shear
pins.
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