MTD 769-01275C warranty Operating Your Snow Thrower

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Auger Control

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The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing action. Release to stop.

Drive Control

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

Chute Directional Control

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

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

•Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.

•Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.

Ignition Key

The ignition key is a safety devise. It must be fully inserted in order for the engine to start. Remove the ignition key when the snow thrower is not in use. Do not turn the ignition key in an attempt to start the engine. Doing so may cause it to break.

Clean-Out Tool

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

The chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the auger housing with a mounting clip. The tool is designed to clear a clogged chute assembly.

NOTE: This item is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger housing at the factory. Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower.

Skid Shoes

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

Recoil Starter Handle

This handle is used to manually start the engine.

Electric Starter Button

Pressing the electric starter button engages the engine’s electric starter when plugged into a 120V power source.

Electric Starter Outlet

Requires the use of a three-prong outdoor extension cord and a 120V power source/wall outlet.

Augers

When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger housing.

Chute Assembly

Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the chute assembly.

Gas Cap

Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tank.

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WARNING

The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which 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 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 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio Form no -01275C06/13/2005 Table of Contents Your Responsibility Chute clean-out tool is fastened to the topYour Responsibility Restrict the use TrainingPreparationOperation Maintenance & StorageDo not modify engine Your ResponsibilityPosition the chute assembly over the base Setting Up Your Snow ThrowerSkid Shoes Auger ControlTire Pressure Remove the flat washer and hairpin clip from the endYour Snow Thrower OperatingOperating Your Snow Thrower Stopping The Engine Gas & Oil Fill-UpIf your home’s Electric StarterTo Engage Drive Chute Clean-Out ToolTo Engage Augers Recoil StarterShift Cable Making AdjustmentsTo adjust the skid shoes Chute Bracket AdjustmentRetightening the nuts Surrounding propertyEngine Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerLubrication Shave Plate and Skid ShoesAuger Belt Replacement Drive Belt Replacement Assembly off the shaft That it rests on the auger housingFriction Wheel Removal Cracking and replace if necessaryOff-Season Storage Preparing EnginePreparing Snow Thrower Trouble Shooting Styles E & F To order replacement Parts, contact Or visit Styles E & F 710-1233 790-00209711-04287 Pivot Rod 712-04063 Nut, Hex, 1/4-20, ShoulderStyles E & F Disc, Friction Wheel Found on models with a Inch auger housing only684-04153 684-04154Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

769-01275C specifications

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