MTD Single-Stage Snow Thrower warranty Know Your Snow Thrower

Auger Control Handle

Recoil Starter

	Key
Primer	Electric Starter
Gasoline Cap	Button (if equipped)

Chute Assembly

ChokeLever

Spark Plug Access

Shave Plate

Oil Fill

Auger

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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

Choke Lever

Activating choke control closes the choke plate on carburetor and aids in starting engine. Refer to the engine manual packed with unit for more detailed instructions.

Primer

Depressing primer forces fuel directly into engine’s carburetor to aid in cold-weather starting. Refer to engine manual packed with unit for more detailed instructions.

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.

Recoil Starter

The starter handle is used to manually start the engine.

Electric Starter (If Equipped)

Used to start engine with a 120V power source.

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 unit as they come in contact with the pavement.

Auger Control Handle

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 auger; release it to disengage.

Discharge Chute / Chute Handle

Rotate the discharge chute to the left or right using chute handle. The angle of the discharge chute controls the distance that the snow is thrown. Tilt the discharge chute up for greater distance; tilt down for less distance. Loosen the hand knob on the side of the discharge chute to adjust. Tilt the chute to the desired position, and tighten the knob.

quickly.

Plug for Electric Start	Shave Plate
	The shave plate maintains contact with pavement as
Requires use of a three-prong outdoor extension cord
	the snow thrower is propelled, allowing snow close to
and a 120V power source.
	pavement’s surface to be discharged.
Spark Plug Cover
Remove spark plug cover to access spark plug.