Chute Clean-Out Tool, Final Adjustments | MTD 31AE993I401 instruction

	Chute Clean-Out Tool
Upper Chute Crank	• This tool and the electric cord are fastened with a
	cable tie to the rear ofthe auger housing for
	shipping purposes. Cut the cable tie and remove
	electric cord before operating the snow thrower.

Upper Chute

Crank Bracket

Hairpin Clip

Lower Chute Crank

Figure 3

•If not already attached, slip the cables that run from the handle panel to the discharge chute into the cable guide located on top of the engine.

See Figure 4.

CableCable

Guide

Discharge

Chute

Figure 4

•Unwrap the headlight wire which is attached to the headlight, beneath the handle panel. Wind the headlight wire around the lower right handle until excess slack is removed. See Figure 5.

•Plug the wire from the headlight into the alternator lead coming from the right side of the engine underneath the fuel tank.

Alternator Lead

Alternator

Lead

Lamp Wire

NOTE: Wheels are omitted from illustration for clarity.

Figure 5

Final Adjustments

Make these final adjustments before operating your snow thrower for the first time. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to the snow thrower.

NOTE: If you have a question about the terms used in these instructions, refer to the descriptions and illustration starting on page 8.

Traction Control & Shift Lever

Perform the following test to determine need for adjustment:

•Move the shift lever into sixth (6) position.

•With the traction control released, push the snow thrower forward, then pull it back. The machine should move freely.

•Engage the traction control and attempt to move the machine both forward and back, resistance should be felt.

•Move the shift lever into the fast reverse (R2) position and repeat the previous two steps.

If you experienced resistance rolling the unit, either when repositioning the shift lever from 6 to R2 or when attempting to move the machine with the traction control released, adjust the traction control immediately. To adjust, proceed as follows:

•Loosen the jam nut on the traction control cable and unthread the cable one full turn.

•Recheck adjustment.

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

NOTE: For more details, refer to Traction Control Adjustment on page 11.

Auger Control

Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:

•When the auger control is released and in the disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very little slack, but should NOT be tight.

WARNING: Do not over-tighten the cable. Over-tightening may prevent the auger from disengaging and compromise the safety of the snow thrower.

•In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine as instructed on page 9. Make sure the throttle is set in the fast position.

•While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow thrower) engage the auger.

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