MTD Series 140 thru 152 manual Snow Thrower Operating Controls

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SNOW THROWER OPERATING CONTROLS

Model 140

Model 140

Model 150

Model 152

(w/ Optional

 

Chute Crank)

 

 

 

Auger

Auger

Auger

Auger

Control

Control

Control

Control

Handle

Handle

Handle

Handle

 

Chute

Chute

Chute

Chute

Crank

Crank

 

 

Crank

Crank

 

 

Figure 11

Auger Control Handle - Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle is used to engage and disengage the augers. See Figure 11. The snow thrower is designed to be propelled by the rotation of the augers. Pull the control handle back against the upper handle to engage the augers; release to disengage. See “Operating Tips” under “Operating the Snow Thrower” for more detail.

Chute Crank - Located on right side of dash panel. See Figure 11. The Chute Crank determines the direction snow will be discharged. Turn clockwise to discharge snow to the left. Turn counterclockwise to discharge to the right.

Greater

Distance

Less

Distance

Hand

Knob

Figure 12

Discharge Chute - The angle of the discharge chute controls the distance the snow is thrown. The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by tilting the discharge chute up for greater distance, or tilting down for less distance. Loosen the hand knob on the side of the discharge chute to adjust. Tilt the chute to desired position, and tighten hand knob. See Figure 12.

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