MTD 769-03247 Operating Your Snow Thrower, To Engage Drive, To Engage Augers, Operating Tips

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To Engage Drive

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.

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.

Operating Tips

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature.

WARNING: The temperature of the muffler and the surrounding areas may exceed 150° F (65° C). Avoid these areas.

1.If possible, remove snow immediately after it falls.

2.Discharge snow downwind whenever possible.

3.Slightly overlap each previous path.

4.Set the skid shoes 1/4” below the shave plate for normal usage. Adjust them upward for hard-packed snow and downward when using on gravel or crushed rock.

General Recommendations

1.Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.

2.The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain the snow thrower as instructed here.

3.Some adjustments will have to be made periodically to maintain your unit properly.

4.Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these

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Operating

Your Snow

Thrower

WARNING

The muffler, engine and surrounding areas become hot and can cause a burn 150°F (65°C). Do not touch.

NOTE: Use slower speeds in higher snow and/or until you are familiar with the snow thrower opera-

IMPORTANT

NEVER move the shift lever without first releasing the wheel drive control. Doing so will cause premature wear on the drive system’s friction wheel.

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