Controls And Features - MTD 300 Series Operator's Manual

Controls a nd Features
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Auger Control
Drive Control
Starter Rope
FuelCap
UpperChute
Chute Assembly
Clean-out Tool
Auger
ShavePlate
ChuteKnob
SkidShoe
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DriveControl
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.
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.
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.
Muffler
Fuel C ap
Recoil Starter
Handle
Oil Cap
OilDrain
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ChuteAssembly
Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out of the
chute assembly
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.
_ ARNING! Never make adjustments to the chute
assembly unless both auger and drive controls are
disengaged and the operator is standing beside the
unit.
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.
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