MTD 600 Series Operator's Manual page 19

4. Grasp indented portion of chute control
rod and manually rotate chute assembly
to the right or to the left. See Figure 3-12.
Figure 3-12
Overhead Chute Directional Control
(With Flex Shaft)
(If Equipped)
The overhead chute directional control is
located at the rear of the unit towards the
left side under the handle panel. To change
direction in which snow is thrown, rotate chute
directional control. See Figure 3-13.
CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
DISCHARGE DISCHARGE
LEFT RIGHT
Figure 3-13
Two-Way Chute-Pitch Control™
(If Equipped)
The two-way chute-pitch control is located on
the left side of the dash panel and is used to
control the distance of snow discharge from
the chute.
• To change the upper chute angle to
control the distance that snow is thrown,
pivot the lever forward or backward.
• Move the lever forward to pivot the
upper chute down and reduce the
distance snow is thrown. See Figure 3-13.
• Move the lever rearward to pivot the
upper chute upward and increase the
distance snow is thrown.
Starting and Stopping the Engine
WARNING! Always keep hands
and feet clear of moving parts.
Do not use a pressurized starting
fluid. Vapors are flammable.
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for
instructions on starting and stopping the
engine.
To Engage Drive
1. With the throttle control in the Fast
(rabbit) position, move the shift lever
into one of the six forward (F) positions
or two reverse (R) positions. Select
a speed appropriate for the snow
conditions and a comfortable pace.
2. Squeeze the drive control lever against
the handle and the snow thrower will
move. Release it and drive motion will
stop.
To Engage Augers
To engage the augers and start throwing snow,
squeeze the auger control lever against the left
handle. Release to stop the augers.
To Steer (If Equipped)
With the drive control lever engaged, squeeze
the right steering trigger control to turn right.
Squeeze the left steering trigger control to
turn left.
CHUTE TILT
DOWN
CAUTION:
thrower in open areas and at
slow speeds until you are familiar
with the drive control and
CHUTE TILT
comfortable operating the
UP
steering controls.
Replacing Shear Pins
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with
shear pins (a) and cotter pins (b). If the auger
should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the
snow thrower is designed so that the pins may
shear. If the augers will not turn, check to see if
the pins have sheared. See Figure 3-14.
(a)
NOTE: Three Stage shown.
Operate the snow
(a)
(b)
(b)
Figure 3-14
IMPORTANT:
On 3-stage units, there
is an additional shear pin in the rear
accelerator.
CAUTION:
NEVER replace the
auger shear pins with anything
other than OEM Part No.
738-04124A replacement shear
pins. Any damage to the auger
gearbox or other components as
a result of failing to do so will
NOT be covered by your snow
thrower's warranty.
WARNING!
Always turn OFF
the snow thrower's engine and
remove the key prior to replacing
shear pins.
Clearing a Clogged Chute Assembly
WARNING!
Never use your
hands to clear a 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 clear
the chute assembly and chute opening:
1. Release both the Auger Control Lever
and the Drive Control Lever.
2. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF! Refer to the
Engine Operator's Manual. Remove the
safety key.
3. Remove 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. Always use the
clean-out tool (Part # 931-2643), not your
hands. Refer to the separate supplement
for clean-out tool ordering information.
5. Refasten the clean-out tool to the
mounting clip on the rear of the auger
housing, reinsert the safety key and start
the snow thrower's engine.
While standing in the operator's position
(behind the snow thrower), engage the
auger control lever for a few seconds to clear
any remaining snow and ice from the chute
assembly.
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