MTD 31AE993I401 manual Shift Rod, Traction Control

Chute Clean-Out Tool

The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Never use your hand to clean a clogged chute or chute opening; use this clean-out tool instead.

•Release both the auger control lever and the traction/auger control lock lever.

•Stop the engine by removing the ignition key.

•Remove the chute clean-out tool from the clip which secures it to the rear of the auger housing. See Figure 9.

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

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

•While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger clutch lever for a few seconds to clear any remaining snow or

ice from the discharge chute before continuing to clear snow.

Chute Clean-Out Tool

Clip

Figure 9

SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments while engine is running.

Shift Rod

•Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the shift handle under the handle panel. See Figure 10.

•Place shift lever in sixth (6) position or fastest forward speed.

•Push shift arm assembly down as far as it will go.

Shift Lever

Hairpin Clip Flat washer

Upper Shift Rod

Ferrule

Lower Shift Rod

Shift Arm

Clutch Rod

Connector

Figure 10

•Rotate the ferrule up or down on the shift rod as necessary until the ferrule lines up with the upper

hole in the shift lever. See Figure 10.

•Insert ferrule from the left side of the snow thrower into the upper hole.

•Reinstall the hairpin clip and the washer.

IMPORTANT: Before operating the snow thrower, make sure the shift rod is adjusted according to instructions on page 6.

NOTE: For adjustment of auger control, skid shoe and chute assembly, refer to Final Adjustments in Section 1.

Traction Control

If you are uncertain about correct adjustment, proceed as follows:

•Drain the gasoline out of your snow thrower’s engine, and place a piece of plastic film under the gas cap to avoid spillage.

•Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on the auger housing.

•Remove the frame cover underneath the snow thrower by removing six self-tapping screws.

•With the traction control released, check if there is clearance between friction wheel and drive plate in all positions of the shift lever. See Figure 11.

•With the traction control lever engaged, check if the friction wheel solidly contacts the drive plate. See Figure 11. If not, adjust as follows:

•Loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable and thread the cable in or out as necessary.

•Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached.

•Reassemble the frame cover.

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