MTD 31A-3CAD729 Operator's Manual page 10

Controlsand
E
Features
Auger Control
Upper Handle
/
4
Starter Rope
Gasoline Cap_.._
Upper Chute
Drive
Control
Clean-out Tool
Shave Plate
Chute Assembly
Handle Muffler
Knob
Oil Fill
Auger
Skid Shoe
Carburator
Cover
Choke
Key"
Figure 44
Throttle Control _: \
\ Primer
Oil Drain
ChuteAssembly
Starter
Handle
J
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.
Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out of the
chute assembly
AugerControl
Ignition Key
The ignition key is a safety device. It must be fully inserted in
order for the engine to start. Remove the ignition key when the
snow thrower is not in use.
NOTE: Do not turn the ignition key in an attempt to start the
engine. Doing so may cause it to break.
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.
_ ARNING! Never make adjustments to the chute
assembly unless both auger and drive controls are
disengaged and the operator is standing beside the
unit.
Starter Rope
The starter rope is part of the recoil starter and is used to start
the engine.
Augers
When engaged, the auger's rotation draw snow into the auger
housing and throws it out the discharge chute.
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.
'°1