MTD COLUMBIA 31AH7EKY897 Operator's Manual page 14

Three stage track snow thrower
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Heated Grips
(If so Equipped)
CAUTION:
gloves when using the heated grip. If the heated
grip become too hot, turn it off.
To activate the heated grips, move the switch found on the rear
of the dash panel into the ON position. To turn off the heated
grips, move the switch found on the rear of the dash panel to the
OFF position.
Chute Clean-Out Tool
WARNING!
clogged chute assembly. Shut off engine and remain
behind handles until all moving parts have stopped
before unclogging.
The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of
the auger housing with a mounting clip. Should snow and ice
become lodged in the chute assembly during operation, proceed
as follows to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening:
1.
Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control.
2.
Stop the engine. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual.
Remove the key.
3.
Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which secures it to
the rear of the auger housing.
4.
Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to
dislodge and scoop any snow and ice which has formed in
and near the chute assembly.
5.
Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on the
rear of the auger housing, reinsert the key and start the
snow thrower's engine.
While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow
thrower), engage the auger control for a few seconds to clear any
remaining snow and ice from the chute assembly.
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Track Lock Lever
The track lock lever is located on the right side of the
snow thrower and is used to select the position of the
auger housing and the method of track operation. Move
the lever to the right, then forward or rearward to one of
the four positions.
Transport
Raises the snow thrower auger housing for easy
transport.
Snow-covered Gravel
Raises the snow thrower auger housing so that its shave
plate leaves gravel undisturbed while clearing snow.
Normal Snow
Allows the tracks to be suspended independently for
continuous auger housing ground contact.
Packed Snow
Locks the auger housing down to the ground for hard-
packed or icy snow conditions.

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