MTD 769-03244 warranty Setting Up Your Snow Thrower

3

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

1.Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to be sure both cables are aligned with roller guides. Pull up and back on the upper handle, align the upper handle with the lower handle. See Figure 3-1.

2.Secure the handle by tightening the plastic wing knob located on both the left and right sides of the handle. Remove and discard any rubber bands, if present. They are for packaging purposes only. See Figure 3-2.

3.Position the chute assembly over the base, seated securely on adapter. See Figure 3-3.

4.Close the flange keepers to secure the chute assembly to the chute base. The flange keepers will click into place when properly secure. See Figure 3-4.

NOTE: If the flange keepers will not easily click into place, use the palm of your hand to apply swift, firm pressure to the back of each.

5.Remove the flat washer and hairpin clip from the end of the chute directional control. See Figure 3-5.

Insert the end of the chute directional control into the lower bracket and secure with the flat washer and hairpin clip just removed. If necessary, the lower bracket can be adjusted. Refer to Chute Bracket Ad- justment, in the Adjustment Section of this manual.

IMPORTANT: Prior to operating your snow thrower, refer to Auger Control Test on page 11. Read and follow all instructions carefully and perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly.

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