Controls And Features; Chute Assembly; Auger Control; Ignition Key - MTD 300 Series Operator's Manual

Controls and Features

Gasoline Cap
Upper Chute

Chute Assembly

Clean-out Tool
Shave Plate
Auger
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.

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.
Augers
When engaged, the auger's rotation draw snow into the auger
housing and throws it out the discharge chute.
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Auger Control

Starter Rope
Skid Shoe
Upper Handle
Drive
Control
Muffler
Chute Handle
Chute Knob
Carburator
Cover
Choke
Key
Throttle Control
Figure 4-1
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.
WARNING!
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.
Oil Fill
Spark
Fuel Cap
Plug
Primer
Oil Drain
Never make adjustments to the chute
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Starter
Handle