Controls And Features; Assembly & Set-Up - MTD 300 Series Operator's Manual

Controls and Features

Upper Chute
Chute Assembly
Clean-out Tool
Auger
Shave Plate
Snow thrower controls and features are described below and
illustrated in Fig. 4-1.
Drive Control
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.
Key
The key is a safety device. It must be fully
inserted in order for the engine to start.
Remove the key when the snow thrower is
not in use.
NOTE: Do not turn the 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 Control
Starter Rope
Fuel Cap
Chute Knob
Skid Shoe
Figure 4-1
Auger
When engaged, the auger's rotation draw snow into the auger
housing and throws it out the discharge chute.
Chute Assembly
Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out of the
chute assembly
Auger Control
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.
IMPORTANT:
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.
Upper Handle
Drive Control
Chute Handle
Fuel Cap
Recoil Starter Handle
Primer
Key
Throttle
Control
Choke
Control
Oil Drain
Refer to the Auger Control information in
4
Oil Fill
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