MTD 2T5 Controls & Features, Chute Assembly, Engine Controls, Shave Plate, Auger, Recoil Starter Handle, Auger Control

Controls & Features	4
Controls & Features

Auger Control

Recoil Starter Handle

Control Handle

Chute Assembly

Shave Plate

Auger

Figure 4-1

	NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Snow	Chute Assembly
	thrower features may vary by model. Not all features in this	Rotate the discharge chute to the left or right using the chute
	manual are applicable to all snow thrower models and the snow
	thrower depicted may differ from yours.	handle. The pitch of the discharge chute controls the angle at
	Engine Controls	which the snow is thrown. Loosen the wing knob on the side of
	Engine Controls	the discharge chute before pivoting the discharge chute upward
	See the Engine Operator’s Manual for the location and function	or downward. Retighten the knob once the desired position has
		been achieved.
	of the controls on the engine.	been achieved.
	of the controls on the engine.	Shave Plate
	Auger	Shave Plate
	Auger	The shave plate maintains contact with the pavement as
	When engaged, the auger rotation draws snow into the auger	The shave plate maintains contact with the pavement as
	When engaged, the auger rotation draws snow into the auger	the snow thrower is propelled, allowing snow close to the
	housing and throws it out the discharge chute. Rubber paddles	the snow thrower is propelled, allowing snow close to the
		pavement’s surface to be discharged.
	on the auger also aid in propelling the snow thrower as they	pavement’s surface to be discharged.
		Recoil Starter Handle
	come in contact with the pavement.	Recoil Starter Handle
	Auger Control	The recoil starter handle is used to manually start the engine.
	Located on the upper handle, the auger control is used to
	engage and disengage drive to the auger. Squeeze the control
	against the upper handle to engage the auger; release it to
	disengage.