MTD 31AE6LLG722 Operator's Manual page 9

AugerControl
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The auger control is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage
the augers and start snow throwing action. Release to
stop.
DriveControl
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CONTROL
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The drive control is located on the right handle.
Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage
the wheel drive. Release to stop.
ChuteDirectional C ontrol
CHUTE DiRECTiONAL CONTROL
CHUTE TiLTDOWH
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[PUSHBUTTON IPUSHBUTTON]
CHUTE ROTATE CHUTE ROTATE
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The chute directional control is located on the left side
of the dash panel.
• To change the direction in which snow is thrown,
squeeze the button on the joy-stick and pivot the
joy-stick to the right or to the left.
• To change the angle/distance which snow is
thrown, pivot the joy-stick forward or backward.
IgnitionKey
The ignition key is a safety devise. It must be fully
inserted in order for the engine to start. Remove the
ignition key when the snow thrower is not in use.
IMPORTANT:Do not turn the ignition key in an attempt
to start the engine. Doing so may cause it to break.
Clean-Out T ool
WARNING: Never use your hands to clear
a clogged chute assembly. Shut off engine
and remain behind handles until all moving
parts have stopped before unclogging.
The chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the
auger housing with a mounting clip. The tool is
designed to clear a clogged chute assembly. Refer to
Operating YourSnow Throwersection for more detailed
information regarding the chute clean-out tool.
NOTE:
This item is fastened with a cable tie to the
rear of the auger housing at the factory. Cut the cable
tie before operating the snow thrower.
SkidShoes
(stylevaiesby model)
Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions.
Adjust upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward
when operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces.
RecoilStarterHandle
This handle is used to manually start the engine.
ElectricStarterButton
Pressing the electric starter button engages the
engine's electric starter when plugged into a 120V
power source.
Electric StarterOutlet
Requires the use of a three-prong outdoor extension
cord and a 120V power source/wall outlet.
Augers
When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into
the auger housing.
Chute Assembly
Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out
the chute assembly.
SparkPlugCover
Unscrew 1/4-turn to access the spark plug and spark
plug wire.