31AE160-062 MTD gas snowthrower

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SECTION3: KNOWYOURSNOWTHROWER
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Primer
Spark
Choke Lever
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Upper Handle
Auger Control
Handle
(if So Equipped)
Chute
Ignition Key
Starter
Button
(if SO Equipped)
Auger
Figure 3
IMPORTANT:This unit runs on a mixture of gasoline
and oil. Do NOT operate the snow thrower without first
reading the Tecumseh Engines operator's manual for
instructions regarding proper fuel and engine oil.
ChokeLever
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Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on
the carburetor and aids in starting the engine. Refer to
the engine manual packed with the snow thrower for
more detailed instructions regarding the choke.
Primer PRIME_
Depressing the primer forces fuel
directly into the engine's carburetor to
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aid in cold-weather starting. Refer to
the engine manual packed with the
snow thrower for more detailed
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Ignition Key
The ignitionkey must be present '(_)f"_'_"__,_
and placed in the "ON" position for
the engine to start. _ mmTmN
StarterHandle
The starter handle is used to manually start the engine.
StoppingEngine
Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove it
from the snow thrower.
ElectricStarter Button(If so equipped)
Pressing the electric starter button engages the
engine's electric starter when plugged into a 120V
power source
ElectricStarter Plug (If so equipped)
Requires use of a two-prong outdoor extension cord
(packed with the snow thrower) and a 120V power
source/wall outlet.
SparkPlugCover
Remove the spark plug cover to access the engine's
spark plug located beneath it.
Auger
When engaged, the augers rotation picks up snow that
enters the auger housing and throws it out the
discharge chute. The rubber paddles on the augers
also aid in propelling the snow thrower as they come in
contact with the pavement.
AugerControlHandle
Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle
is used to engage and disengage drive to the auger.
Squeeze the control handle against the upper handle to
engage the auger; release it to disengage.
DischargeChute
The pitch of the discharge chute controls the angle at
which the snow is thrown. Loosen the wing knob on the
side of the discharge chute before pivoting the
discharge chute upward or downward. Retighten the
knob once the desired position has been achieved.
ShavePlate
The shave plate scrapes along the pavement as the
snow thrower is propelled, allowing the snow close to
the pavement's surface to be discharged.
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