MTD 3BA manual Making Adjustments, Clearing The Snow, Cleaning The Chute Assembly, Auger Cable

•Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten (10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this several times.

•With the engine running in the FAST position and the auger control in the disengaged “up” position, walk to the front of the machine.

•Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating and shows NO signs of motion.

IMPORTANT: If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator’s position and shut off the engine. Wait for all moving parts to stop before readjusting the auger control cable as shown in the “Making Adjustments” on page 10.

Clearing The Snow

CAUTION: Check the area to be cleared for foreign objects. Remove, if any.

•Start the engine following starting instructions.

•Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes as the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature.

•Rotate the chute assembly to the desired direction, away from bystanders and/or buildings.

•Making certain no bystanders or obstacles are in front of the unit, squeeze the auger control completely against the upper handle to fully engage the augers.

•While the auger control is engaged, squeeze the drive control completely against the upper handle to engage the wheels. Do not “feather” the drive control.

•As the snow thrower starts to move, maintain a firm hold on the handle, and guide the snow thrower along the path to be cleared.

•Release the auger and drive controls to stop the snow throwing action and forward motion.

NOTE: Your unit is equipped with a clutch in the transmission. If the wheels stop turning while trying to discharge large volumes of snow, immediately disengage the drive control and allow the rotating augers to discharge snow from the housing. Reduce the clearing width and continue operation.

•On each succeeding pass, readjust the chute assembly to the desired position and slightly overlap the previously cleared path.

Operating Tips

•For most efficient snow removal, remove snow immediately after it falls.

•Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. Slightly overlap each previous swath.

•Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the shave plate for normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted upward for hard-packed snow.

NOTE: It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by the auger causing personal injury and/or damage to the snow thrower.

•If for some reason, you have to operate the snow thrower on gravel, keep the skid shoe in the highest position for maximum clearance between the ground and the shave plate.

•Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.

Cleaning The Chute Assembly

The clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip.

When snow and ice collect in the chute assembly during operation, use this tool to safely clean the chute and chute opening. Follow the steps below to operate it.

WARNING: Stop engine by moving throttle lever to stop position and wait for all moving parts to stop before using the clean-out tool.

•Release both auger and drive controls.

•Stop the engine by moving throttle lever to stop position.

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

•Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to dislodge and scoop any snow and ice which has formed in and near the chute assembly.

WARNING: Never use your hands to clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing.

•Re-fasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on the rear of the auger housing. You can start operating your snow thrower now.

SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

Auger Cable

Periodic adjustment to the auger control cable may be required due to normal stretch and wear on the belt.

Adjustment is needed if the augers seem to hesitate while turning, but the engine maintains speed, or continue turning with the auger control disengaged.

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