MTD 769-03247 Operating Your Snow Thrower, Drive Control / Auger Control Lock, Ignition Key

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Drive Control / Auger Control Lock

Auger Control

The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the auger control to engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action. The drive control must also be released in order to stop auger.

Drive Control / Auger Control Lock

The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the drive control to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.

This same lever also locks the auger control so you can operate the chute crank without interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger control is engaged simultaneously with the drive control, the operator can release the auger control (on the left handle) and the augers will remain engaged. Release the drive control to stop the augers and wheel drive (the auger control must also be released).

IMPORTANT: Always release the drive control before changing speeds.

Two-Way Chute Control™)

This two-way control lever is meant to control the distance of snow discharge from the chute. Tilt the lever forward or rearward to adjust the distance snow will be thrown.

Ignition Key

The ignition key must be inserted and snapped in place in order for the engine to start. Remove the ignition key to prevent unauthorized use of equipment. Do NOT attempt to turn the key.

Chute Clean-Out Tool

WARNING: Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly. Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging.

The clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip.

1.Release both the auger control and the drive/auger control lock.

2.Stop the engine by moving the throttle to the stop position.

3.Remove the clean-out tool from the mounting clip.

4.Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to remove any snow and ice in the chute assembly.

5.Re-fasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on the rear of the auger housing and restart engine.

6.While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger control for a few seconds to clear any remaining snow or ice from the chute assembly before continuing to clear snow.

Skid Shoes

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Your Snow

Thrower

WARNING

The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which

Chute Directional Control

The chute directional control is located on left side of the snow thrower.

To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute direc- tional control as follows:

•Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.

•Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.

CLOCKWISE TO DISCHARGE LEFT

COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO DISCHARGE RIGHT

Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions. Adjust upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward when operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces. See “Making Adjustment” Section.

Headlight

The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.

can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the snow thrower, or while performing any adjust- ments or repairs on it.

Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the snow thrower while starting engine or operating

Wheel Steering Controls (optional)

The left and right wheel steering controls are located on the underside of the handles. Squeeze the right control to Two-Way Chute Control™) turn right; squeeze the left control to turn left.

NOTE: Operate the snow thrower in open areas until you are familiar with these controls.

snow thrower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. En- gine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and snow thrower.

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Contents CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONSOPERATOR’S MANUAL Two-Stage Snow ThrowerCustomer Support Table of ContentsFinding and Recording Model Number ITS WARNING Your Responsibility Restrict the use Safety Labelsresult in personal injury. When you see this symbol, HEED in this manual and on the machinePreparation Safe OperationPractices TrainingDo not modify engine Maintenance & StorageSafe Operation Practices OperationLoose Parts Setting Up Your Snow ThrowerItems Required For Assembly Before AssemblyAttaching the Chute Assembly Drift Cutters If Equipped Clean-Out ToolFinal Adjustments Clean-Out ToolTire Pressure Pneumatic Tires Skid ShoesShift Lever Operating Your Snow ThrowerKnow Your Snow Thrower R R1Ignition Key Chute Clean-Out ToolDrive Control / Auger Control Lock Two-Way Chute ControlIf you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, proceed as follows Gas & Oil Fill-UpStarting The Engine Electric Starter on certain modelsGeneral Recommendations To Engage DriveTo Engage Augers Operating TipsMaking Adjustments4. Repeat on the other side of the snow thrower See Figure Adjust skid shoes as follows2. Raise or lower the skid shoe to desired position 3. Retighten the hex nuts loosened earlierWheels Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerDrive and Shifting Mechanism EngineAuger Belt Replacing BeltsB C A Drive BeltRemove hex screw and washer Hex Shaft Friction Wheel Assemblyfriction wheel assembly and hold assembly in position Changing Friction Wheel RubberOff-Season Storage Remedy Trouble ShootingProblem CauseFOUR YEAR SUPREME WARRANTY Warrantyà la page 2 pour ce qui concerne les pièces et/ou accessoires For parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on pageAdressez-vous au «Service après-vente» 9 23 N DE Parts List Pièces détachéesà la page 2 pour ce qui concerne les pièces et/ou accessoires PARTcas dallées gravillonnées 85 Torque to 20-30 in./lbsSerrez à un couple14 de 20-30 po-lb 49 légèrement au-dessus du goudron 24 Réglez-la au maximum enPART PIÈCE PARTN DE DESCRIPTIONà la page 2 pour ce qui concerne les pièces et/ou accessoires 63 100 Tec 5368B 43 PIÈCE PARTN DE DESCRIPTIONPIÈCE PARTN DE DESCRIPTIONà la page 2 pour ce qui concerne les pièces et/ou accessoires 2 page on support customer to refer accessories and/or parts For frottement ANS QUATRE DE SUPRÊME GARANTIEGarantie Problème SolutionDépannage Causesà carburant le Videz gaz saison hors RemisageAVERTISSEMENT 3 Figure d’entretien Régime34 Figure 33 Figure30 Figure d’entraînement CourroieÉloignez courroies les de Remplacementpatins et Lame Rouesvitesse de ment Moteur19 Figure Réglagesplate lame la et sol le entre maximal ment16 Figure d’essieusupport de Ouverturetransmission la embrayer Pour souffleuse la de UtilisationAVERTISSEMENT tarières les embrayer Poursoigneu Suivez .conducteur le blesser d’huile et d’essence Pleinsélectrique démarreur le d’utiliser avant instructions les toutes sementse pièces les toutes que ce jusqu’à tarière la de commande la de /Blocage l’entraînement de Commandegoulotte la dégager de d’essayer avant immobilisées soientR1 R souffleuse la de Commandesmoteur de Commandes 14 Figure13 Figure montage de Instructionstiques pneuma Bandages pneus des Pressionmain la à goulotte la dans montage deInstructions AVERTISSEMENTmontage de Instructions l’assemblage Avant 3 Figure 2 Figure 1 Figuregoulotte la de manivelle la de Montage guidon du Montagemoyenne utile vie de Durée sécurité de ConsignesRemisage et Entretien SYMBOLE! CE ACCOMPAGNE QUI L’AVERTISSEMENT RESPECTEZPréparation sécuritéde Consignes Utilisationest goulotte la de dégagement de outil Un sécurité de Étiquettesmatières des Table vente-après Servicemodèle de numéro le trouver Pour D’UTILISATION NOTICE phases deux à neige à Souffleuses
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