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MTD 31AS6ACD731 Operator's Manual page 9

2-stage snow thrower

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Auger Control
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Theauger controlislocatedon the left handle.Squeeze
thecontrol grip againstthe handleto engagethe augers
and start snowthrowingaction. Releaseto stop.
Drive Control
DRIVE
CONTROL
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Thedrivecontrol is locatedon the right handle.Squeeze
thecontrol grip againstthe handleto engagethe wheel
drive. Releaseto stop.
Chute Directional
Control
CHUTE
DIRECTIONAL
CONTROL
DISCHARGE _'_DISCHARGE
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ADJUSTABLE
CHUTE TiLT
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Thechute directionalcontrolis locatedon left side of the
snowthrower.
Tochangethe directionin whichsnow is thrown,turn
chutedirectionalcontrol as follows:
* Crankclockwiseto dischargeto the left.
* Crankcounterclockwise to dischargeto the right.
Ignition
Key
The ignition keyis a safety devise.It mustbe fully
insertedin orderfor the engineto start. Removethe
ignition key whenthe snowthrowerisnot inuse.
Donot turnthe ignitionkey in an attemptto startthe
engine.Doingso maycause it to break.
Clean-Out
Tool
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WARNING• Never use your hands
to clear a clogged chute assem-
--
bly. Shut off engine and remain
behind handles until all moving
parts have stopped before
unclogging.
The chuteclean-outtool isfastenedto the topof the
auger housingwith a mountingclip. Thetool isdesigned
to clear a cloggedchuteassembly.
NOTE: This item is fastenedwith a cabletie to the rear
of the auger housingat the factory.Cut the cabletie
beforeoperatingthe snowthrower.
Skid Shoes
Positionthe skid shoesbasedon surfaceconditions.
Adjust upwardfor hard-packed snow.Adjustdownward
whenoperatingon gravelor crushed rock surfaces.
Recoil
Starter
Handle
This handleis usedto manuallystart the engine.
Electric
Starter
Button
Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagesthe engine's
electricstarterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.
Electric Starter
Outlet
Requirestheuse of a three-prongoutdoorextensioncord
and a 120Vpowersource/wailoutlet.
Augers
Whenengaged,the augersrotateand draw snowinto the
auger housing.
Chute Assembly
Snowdrawnintothe auger housingisdischargedoutthe
chute assembly.
Gas Cap
Unthread the gas capto add gasolineto the fueltank.
WARNIN,3
The operation of
any snow thrower
can result in foreign
objectsbeing thrown
into the eyes; which
Can damage your
eyes severely, Always
wear safety glasses
while operating the
snow thrower, or while
performing
any a djust:
ments or repairs on it:
Be sure noone ott
than the operator is
standing
,,ear the sno,,
thrower while starting
engine or operating
snow thrower, Never
run engine indoors or
in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas, En,
gine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide; an
odo, ess
and d eaa y
gaS;Keep hands; feet,
hair and oose c oth ng
away from any moving
parts on engine and
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