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Operating

Your Snow

Thrower

WARNING

Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.

Know Your Snow Thrower

Drive Control

Heated Handle Switch (en option)†

 

Shift Lever

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two-Way Chute Control

 

Headlights

 

Auger Control

 

 

Chute Assembly

 

Wheel Steering Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chute Directional Control

 

Clean-Out Tool

 

 

 

 

 

Choke

Engine Controls

 

 

Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gas Cap

 

 

Primer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil Fill

 

 

 

 

Electric Start

 

 

 

 

Button

 

 

 

 

(optional)

 

Safety

 

 

 

 

Key

 

 

 

 

Skid Shoe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electric Starter

 

 

Recoil Starter

Rocker

Outlet

 

 

(optional)

† If Equipped

 

Handle

 

Switch

 

 

 

 

Figure 4-1

Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

Now that you have set up your snow thrower for opera- tion, get acquainted with its controls and features. These are described below and illustrated on this page. This knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential.

NOTE: For detailed starting instructions and more information on all engine controls, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

Shift Lever

 

 

The shift lever is located in the center of

 

6

the handle panel and is used to determine

 

5

ground speed and direction of travel. It can

 

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be moved into any of eight positions.

 

3

 

 

IMPORTANT: Always release drive control

 

2

before changing speeds.

F

1

Forward: The snow thrower has six

 

 

forward (F) speeds. Position one (1) is the

R R1

slowest and position six (6) is the fastest.

 

 

Reverse: The snow thrower has two

 

R2

reverse (R) speeds—R1 is the slower of

 

 

the two.

Choke Control

The choke control is found on the top of the engine and is activated by rotating the knob counter clockwise. Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carbure- tor and aids in starting the engine.

Primer

Depressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine’s carburetor to aid in cold-weather starting.

Oil Fill

Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill.

Safety Key

The safety key must be pushed in place in order for the engine to start. Pull the safety key out to prevent unauthor- ized use of equipment.

Rocker Switch

The rocker switch is used to stop the engine. The switch must be in the “ON” position in order to start the engine.

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MTD 33, 45, 28 warranty Operating Your Snow Thrower, Know Your Snow Thrower

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