Controls And Features; Choke Control; Recoil Starter - MTD 31A-2M1A729 Operator's Manual

Controls a nd Features
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Recoil Starter
Handle
er Control
Gas Cap
Chute Assernbl
Shave Plate
Auger
f Spark Plug/
/ Spark Plug Boot
Exhaust_
Oil Fill Cap__--\\\ _t//_. Recoil
w/Dipstick _/ "Starter
Oil Drain f " -- Hand/e)
ChokeControl
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Recoil S tarter
!_ltb _ The starter handle is used to manually start the engine.
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GasolineCap
Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on
carburetor and aids in starting engine. The choke lever slides
between the RUNI _
land c ,o,,l -I pos,t,ons.
Primer
Pressing primer forces fuel directly into engine's
carburetor to aid in cold-weather starting.
Remove the gas cap to add fuel.
Auger
When engaged, the augers rotation draws snow into the auger
housing and throws it out the discharge chute. Rubber paddles
on the augers also aid in propelling the snow thrower as they
come in contact with the pavement.
AugerControl
The key is a safety device. It must be fully inserted in
order for the engine to start. Remove the key when
the snow thrower is not in use. f_O
NOTE: Do not turn the key in an attempt to start the
engine. Doing so may cause it to break.
Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle is used
to engage and disengage drive to the auger. Squeeze the control
handle against the upper handle to engage the auger; release it
to disengage.
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