MTD 31AE993I401 manual Maintaining Your Snow Thrower

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•If you placed plastic film under the gas cap earlier, remove it now.

Trigger Cables

 

Shift Arm

Drive Actuator

Auger Actuator

Bracket

 

Bracket

 

Hex Nut &

 

Cupped

Hex Gear Shaft

Washer

 

 

Rubber

 

Friction

 

Wheel

 

Drive Plate

Figure 11

Auger Control

Refer to instructions on page 6 to adjust the auger control. Make certain to check for correct adjustment as instructed before operating the snow thrower.

Skid Shoe

The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted by raising or lowering the skid shoes.

For close snow removal, as when using on a smooth concrete or asphalt driveway, place the skid shoes in the low position. Use the middle or high position when the area to be cleared is uneven. When operating on gravel, always put skid shoes in the high position. See Figure 12.

Adjust skid shoes as follows:

•Loosen, but do not remove, the three hex nuts which fasten the skid shoe to the auger housing.

•Raise or lower the skid shoe to desired position.

•Retighten the hex nuts loosened earlier.

•Repeat on the other side of the snow thrower.

Chute Assembly

The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Refer to page 8 for instructions.

The remote chute control cables have been pre- adjusted at the factory. Move the remote chute lever on

Shave Plate

Carriage Bolts

Skid

Shoes

High

Low

Hex Nuts

the control panel back and forward to adjust angle of the chute assembly.

Figure 12

NOTE: Make certain the bottom surface of skid shoe is flat against the ground to avoid uneven wear

SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER

WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

warranty, operator must maintain the snow thrower as instructed in this manual.

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

•Periodically check all fasteners and hardware to make sure these are tight.

General Recommendations

•Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.

•The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the

Lubrication

Drive and Shifting Mechanism

•At least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation, remove rear cover. Lubricate any chains, sprockets, gears, bearings, shafts, and the shifting

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Contents Operator’s Manual MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OhioTable of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices TrainingPreparation OperationMaintenance & Storage Your ResponsibilityAssembling Your Snow Thrower Chute Clean-Out Tool Final AdjustmentsTraction Control & Shift Lever Auger ControlTire Pressure Pneumatic Tires Knowing Your Snow Thrower Traction Control / Auger Control LockShift Lever Discharge ChuteOperating Your Snow Thrower Before StartingGas & Oil Fill-Up To Start EngineTo Stop Engine To Engage Wheel DriveTo Engage Augers Operating TipsShift Rod Traction ControlMaintaining Your Snow Thrower Gear Shaft Gear CaseAuger Shaft Auger Bearings and ShaftServicing Your Snow Thrower Replacing Belts Auger BeltChanging Friction Wheel Rubber Drive BeltSafety & Decorative Labels Part Number and Location Sprocket Hex Shaft Hex HubTroubleshooting Problem Cause RemedyParts List for Model DescriptionModel Part Description List Color Codes below Please add Model 20 57 05244A Bearing Housing Model Description MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio 44136-0019 Phone

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