MTD 769-04210 warranty Setting Up Your Snow Thrower

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Setting Up

Your Snow

Thrower

NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are deter- mined from behind the unit in the operating position.

NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models, handle panels, lights and chute cranks are some features that may vary by model.

Not all features refer- enced in this manual are applicable to all snow thrower models.

NOTE: Two replace- ment auger shear pins are included with this manual (or stowed

in the plastic handle panel). Refer to Augers in the Maintainance Section for more information regarding shear pin replacement.

Figure 3-1

Figure 3-2

Figure 3-3

IMPORTANT: The snow thrower is shipped with oil and WITHOUT GASOLINE. After assembly, refer to separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations.

1.Observe the lower area of the snow thrower to be sure both cables are aligned with roller guides.

a.Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in Figure 3-1. Align upper handle with the lower handle.

b.Tighten hand knobs securing upper handle to lower handle.

2.Remove wing nut and hex screw from chute control assembly and clevis pin and cotter pin from chute support bracket. See Figure 3-2. Position the chute assembly (forward-facing) over the chute base.

3.Place chute assembly onto chute base and secure chute control assembly to chute support bracket with clevis pin and cotter pin removed earlier. See Figure 3-3.

4.Finish securing chute control assembly to chute support bracket with wing nut and hex screw removed earlier. See Figure 3-4.

5.Check that all cables are properly routed through the cable guide. See Figure 3-5.

Figure 3-4

Figure 3-5

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