Know Your Snow Thrower - MTD Style L Operator's Manual

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Know
Your Snow
Thrower
WARNING
Be familiar with
all the controls on
the snow thrower
and their proper
operation. Know how
to stop the machine
and disengage them
quickly.
Never make adjust-
ments to the chute
assembly unless
both controls are
disengaged and the
operator is standing
beside the unit.
Starter Rope
Gasoline Cap
Upper Chute
Chute Assembly
Clean-out Tool
Shave Plate
Auger
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates
the speed of the engine and also stops the engine.
Drive Control
Located on the underside of the upper handle, the drive
control is used to engage/disengage wheels. Pull the
drive control against the upper handle to engage the
wheels; release to disengage.
Auger Control
Located on the top side of the upper handle, the auger
control is used to engage and disengage the augers.
Pull the auger control back against the upper handle to
engage the augers; release to disengage.
IMPORTANT: Refer to Auger Control Test on page 10
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.
Discharge Chute
The direction snow is thrown can be changed by turning
the lower chute with the chute handle. The distance
snow is thrown can be adjusted by raising the upper
chute for greater distance, or lowering for less distance.
Loosen the wing nut on the side of the discharge chute
to adjust. Pivot the chute to desired position, and
retighten wing nut.
Auger Control
Upper Handle
Chute Handle
Chute Knob
Skid Shoe
Figure 
Ignition Key
The ignition key must be inserted and snapped in place
in order for the engine to start. Remove the ignition key to
prevent unauthorized use of equipment. Do NOT attempt
to turn the key.
Shave Plate
The shave plate maintains contact with pavement as
the snow thrower is propelled, allowing snow close to
pavement's surface to be discharged.
Skid Shoe
The space between the shave plate and the ground can
be adjusted. For close snow removal, place skid shoes in
the low position. Use middle or high position when area to
be cleared is uneven or on gravel surfaces.
Engine Operating Controls
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine operat-
ing controls and their functions.
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Drive
Control