Section 1: Setting Up Your Snow Thrower; Removing From Carton; Before Assembly; Setting Up The Snow Thrower - MTD 5ML Operator's Manual

SECTION 1: SETTING UP YOUR SNOW THROWER

This unit is shipped with the engine full of
IMPORTANT:
oil. After assembly, see page 9 for fuel and oil details.

Removing From Carton

1. Cut the corners of the carton and lay the sides flat
on the ground. Remove all packing inserts.
2. Move the snow thrower out of the carton.
3. Make certain the carton has been completely
emptied before discarding it.
Loose Parts
Your snow thrower has been assembled at the factory
except the parts shipped loose in the carton. These are
listed below.
a. Shear Pins and Cotter Pins

Before Assembly

Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the
engine to prevent unintended starting.
NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right
side of the snow thrower is from the operating position
only. Exceptions, if any, will be specified.

Setting up the Snow Thrower

1. Raise the upper handle assembly in the direction
shown in Figure 1. Align the upper handle with the
lower handles.
Handle Knob
Figure 1
2. Tighten two handle knobs firmly to secure the
upper handle to the lower handles. See Figure 1.
3. Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of
the lower shift rod. Tap the connector until it locks
over the lower shift rod. See Figure 2.
NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the
shift rod will pivot and changing speed or direction of
the snow thrower will not be possible.
4. Place the chute assembly on the lip of the chute
adapter. See Figure 3A.
5. One end of each chute keeper is already attached
to the chute flange. Pivot the free end of the chute
keeper to align it with the chute flange and push it
forward to snap into position. See Figure 3B.
Repeat with remaining chute keepers.
6. Pull the hairpin clip out of the clevis pin on the chute
support rod. Save these hardware.
A
Chute
Assembly
C
Chute
Control
Box
Chute Support
Rod
5
Connector
Shift Rod
Figure 2
B
Chute Keeper
D
Hairpin Clip
Figure 3
Clevis
Pin