MTD 769-03265 warranty To Engage Drive, To Engage Augers, Recoil Starter, Auger Control Test

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NOTE: Keep the key in a safe place. The engine cannot start without the ignition key.

Recoil Starter

1.With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or four times. Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound, which is not harmful to engine.

2.Move throttle control to STOP position.

3.Remove the ignition key (Do not turn key) to prevent unauthorized use of equipment.

NOTE: Keep the key in a safe place. The engine cannot start without the ignition key.

4.Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the engine as well as the area in and around the drive control and auger control. Also, engage and release both controls several times.

To Engage Drive

1.With the engine running near top speed, move shift lever to one of six FORWARD positions or two REVERSE positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions that exist.

2.Squeeze drive control against the right handle and the snow thrower will move. Release it and the drive motion will stop.

3.To turn the unit left or right, squeeze the respective wheel steering control. See Figure 4-1.

To Engage Augers

1.To engage augers and start snow throwing, squeeze the left hand auger control against the left handle. Release to stop augers.

2.While the auger control is engaged, squeeze the drive control to move, release to stop. Do not shift speeds while the drive is engaged.

NOTE: This same lever also locks auger control so you can turn the chute control without interrupting the snow throwing process.

3.Release the auger control; the interlock mechanism should keep the auger control engaged until the drive control is released.

4.Release the drive control to stop both the augers and the wheel drive. To stop the auger, both levers must be released.

Auger Control Test

Perform the following test before operating your snow thrower for the first time and at the start of each winter.

Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:

1.When the auger control is released and in the disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight.

2.In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine as instructed on the previous page. Make sure the throttle is set in the FAST position.

3.While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger.

4.Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten (10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this several times.

5.With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and the auger control in the disengaged “up” position, walk to the front of the machine.

6.Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating and shows NO signs of motion. If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator’s position and shut off the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts to stop before re-adjusting the auger control.

7.To readjust the control cable, loosen the upper hex nut on the auger cable bracket.

8.Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or downward to increase cable tension). See Figure 4-2.

9.Retighten the upper hex nut.

10.Repeat Auger Control Test to verify proper adjustment has been achieved.

Figure 4-2

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WARNING

Never use your hands to clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing.

The muffler, engine and surrounding areas become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.

When selecting a Drive Speed, use the slower speeds until you are comfortable and familiar with the operation of the snow thrower.

NEVER reposition the shift lever (change speeds or direction of travel) without first releasing the drive control and bringing the snow thrower

to a complete stop. Doing so will result in premature wear to the snow thrower’s drive system.

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Contents 769-03265 Two-Stage Snow Thrower08/21/07 Finding and Recording Model Number Table of ContentsCustomer Support Your Responsibility Restrict the use Chute Clean-out ToolTraining Safe Operation PracticesPreparation Your ResponsibilityOperation Maintenance & StorageDo not modify engine Average Useful LifeSetting Up Shear Pin Storage optional Setting Up Your Snow ThrowerSnowthrower Model Drift Cutters If EquippedAll models Lamp Wiring Harness If equipped Clean-Out ToolSkid Shoes Tire Pressure Pneumatic TiresKnow Your Snow Thrower Operating Your Snow Thrower$26% #/.42 Stopping The Engine Gas & Oil Fill-UpElectric Starter If Equipped To Engage Augers To Engage DriveRecoil Starter Auger Control TestShift Cable Making AdjustmentsChute Control Drive Control & Shift LeverReversible Skid Shoe Standard Skid ShoeEngine Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerLubrication AugersRoll the auger belt off the engine pulley. See Figure Auger Belt ReplacementUnhook the support bracket spring from the frame Friction Wheel Inspection Drive Belt ReplacementRemove and replace belt in the reverse order Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust Off-Season StorageProblem Cause Remedy Trouble Shooting06.18.06 WarrantyOHV Part Description RÉF Pièce Remarque Lhabitacle peut être légèrement différent 5952 30 in/poPart Description RÉF Pièce 31AE6GKF500 Part Manual Chute Control Part Description RÉF Pièce Auger Housing COMPONENTS/COMPOSANTS DU Logement DES Tarières Frottement GarantieDépannage Solution Causes ProblèmeSouffleuse Propre etCarburant le Videz Gaz Régime ’entretienFrottement de roue la de Inspection Transmission de courroie la de Remplacement Les Remarque Ne RemarquePatins et plate Lame La de courroie la de RemplacementTarière LubrificationRéglages Tarière la de CommandePatins Plastique en réversible Patins 4-5 FigureGoulotte la de Commande Et transmission la de CommandeVitesses de levier Vitesses de changement de CâbleMain SouffleuseToucher 150F dépasserModèles certains sur électrique Démarreur ’huile et d’essence PleinsModèles Certains sur électrique DémarreurLa de proximité à Trans de commande la de BlocageSouffleuse la 33/-3.42Départ de Volet Souffleuse la de CommandesGoulotte la de dégagement de Outil Général d’ordre RecommandationsPneumatiques Bandages pneus des Pression Goulotte la de dégagement de OutilÉchéant cas le coupe de Barres Option en cisaillement de goupille la de Remisage Les Remarque Cette RemarqueResponsabilité Votre Remisage et EntretienMoyenne utile vie de Durée Gaz de émissions les concernant AvisPréparation UtilisationFormation Responsabilité VotreEst goulotte la de dégagement de outil Un Sécurité de ÉtiquettesModèle de numéro le trouver Pour Vente-après ServiceMatières des Table ’utilisation La voir détachées Pièces08/21/07 Phases deux neige à eSouffleus

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