MTD 31AH553G401 manual Operator’s Manual

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Operator’s Manual

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Power Steer Drive

28” Snow Thrower

Model

31AH553G401

IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-10028A

 

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Training Important Safe Operation PracticesPreparation OperationYour Responsibility Maintenance And StorageAssembling Your Snow Thrower Auger Drive Clutch Final AdjustmentsTraction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever Slide ShoeShift Lever Know Your Snow ThrowerAuger Drive Trigger LeverTo Stop Engine Gas and Oil Fill-up Operating Your Snow ThrowerTire Pressure Electric StarterTo Steer Snow Thrower To Engage DriveTo Engage Augers Operating TipsTraction Drive Clutch Chute AssemblyAuger Clutch Shift RodGeneral Recommendations Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerLubrication CarburetorCheck V-belts Check Friction WheelSelf-Tapping Screw Augers Servicing Your Snow ThrowerReplacing belt Shave Plate and Slide ShoesPush Drive Belt Changing Friction Wheel RubberFriction Wheel Idler Pulley Location FrictionOFF-SEASON Storage EngineTrouble Possible Causes Corrective Action Trouble Shooting GuideParts List for Model Model Drive Clutch Cable Routed below axle Hooked here Dogg Assembly RH 736-0160 Flat Washer Model Reference Ref. No Description Model 553 Label Part Numbers MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for