MTD Troy-Bilt warranty Drift Cutters If Equipped, Clean-Out Tool, Final Adjustments

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Setting Up

Your Snow

Thrower

	Figure 3-8
WARNING	Clean-Out
	Tool

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

		Figure 3-9
IMPORTANT
Under any circum-
stance do not exceed
manufacturer’s recom-	A	B
mended psi. Equal tire
pressure should be
maintained at all times.
Excessive pressure
when seating beads
may cause tire/rim
assembly to burst	Drive	Auger
with force sufficient to
cause serious injury.		Figure 3-10
Refer to sidewall of
tire for recommended
pressure.

Drift Cutters (If Equipped)

Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow thrower in heavy drift conditions.

•On models so equipped, drift cutters and hardware are assembled to the auger housing inverted.

•Remove the carriage bolts and wingnuts securing the drift cutters to the housing.

•Reposition drift cutters so they face forward as shown in Figure 3-8. Secure with hardware previously removed, wingnuts should be fastened on the outside of the housing as shown.

If your unit is not equipped with drift cutters, you may contact Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for information regarding price and availability.

Snowthrower Model	Drift Cutter Kit:
All models	OEM-390-679

Clean-Out Tool

The clean-out tool is mounted to the rear of the auger housing and is designed to clear a clogged chute. See Figure 3-9. Refer to the Operation section for more detailed information regarding the chute clean-out tool.

NOTE: This item is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger housing at the factory. Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower.

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

Final Adjustments

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

Wheel Drive Control & Shift Lever

Perform the following test to determine need for adjust- ment:

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

4-1.

•With the drive control released (see Figure 3-10A), push the snow thrower forward, then pull it back. The machine should move freely.

•Engage the drive 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.

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