MTD D Style, C Style warranty Operating Your Snow Thrower, Know Your Snow Thrower

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Operating

Your Snow

Thrower

WARNING

Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.

Know Your Snow Thrower
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Figure 1

Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running.

Now that you have set up your snow thrower for operation, get acquainted with its controls and fea- tures. These are described below and illustrated in Figure 1. This knowledge will allow you to use your

new equipment to its fullest potential.

NOTE: For detailed starting instructions and more information on all engine controls, refer to the Tecumseh Engines manual packed separately and Starting The Engine on page 10 of this manual.

Choke Control

The choke control is found on the rear of the engine and is activated by rotating the knob clockwise. Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine.

Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

NOTE: Snow throwers vary by model with regard to features and components. Your snow thrower may NOT resemble, in detail, snow throwers illustrated in figures throughout this manual.

Shift Lever

The shift lever is located between the lower handles. Place the shift lever into any of eight positions to control the direction of travel and ground speed.

Forward

There are six forward (F) speeds. Position one (1) is the slowest and position six (6) is the fastest.

Reverse

There are two reverse (R) speeds. One (1) is the slower and two (2) is the faster.

Throttle Control

The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when pushed down completely.

Primer

Depressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine’s carburetor to aid in cold-weather starting.

Oil Fill

Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill.

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