MTD 31AE993I401 Knowing Your Snow Thrower, Traction Control / Auger Control Lock, Shift Lever

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SECTION 3: KNOWING YOUR SNOW THROWER

WARNING: Be familiar with all the controls on the snow thrower and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.

•Compare the figure below with your equipment and be familiar with its controls before starting it.

Traction Control /

Headlight

Shift Lever

Auger Control Lock

Chute Tilt Control

Fuel Tank

Auger Drive Control

Discharge Chute

Oil Fill

Chute Crank

Chute Clean-Out Tool

Wheel Steering

Control

Auger

Skid Shoe

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Traction Control / Auger Control Lock

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

This same lever also locks the auger control so you can operate the chute crank without interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger control is engaged simultaneously with the traction control, the operator can release the auger control (on the left handle) and the augers will remain engaged. Release the traction control to stop the augers and wheel drive (the auger control must also be released).

IMPORTANT: Always release the traction control before changing speeds.

Auger Control

The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the auger control to engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action. The traction control must also be released in order to stop auger.

Shift Lever

	The shift lever is located in the center	6
	of the handle panel and is used to	5
	determine ground speed and	4
	direction of travel. It can be moved
		3
	into any of eight positions.
		2
	IMPORTANT: Always release traction
		F 1
	control before changing speeds.

Forward: The snow thrower has six

	forward (F) speeds. Position one (1)	R R1
	forward (F) speeds. Position one (1)
	is the slowest and position six (6) is	R2
	the fastest.	R2
	the fastest.
	Reverse: The snow thrower has two
	reverse (R) speeds—R1 is the slower
	of the two.
	Discharge Chute

The angle of the discharge chute controls the distance that the snow is thrown. Tilt the discharge chute up for greater distance; tilt down for less distance.

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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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