MTD 31A-260-762 Single-Stage Snow Thrower

Operator's Manual - Page 6

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SECTION3: KNOWYOURSNOWTHROWER
Chute Handle
Shave Plate
Auger
Starter Handle*
* Styles vary by model
Primer
Spark PlugCover
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Choke
Upper Handle
Electric Starter Plug
(If So Equipped)
Auger Control Handle
Discharge Chute
Fuel Cap
Ignition Key
ElectricStarter Button
(If So Equipped)
Figure 1
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.
Electric Starter 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.
ChokeLever
OFF 1111CHOKE Illl ON
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 _PRIMER
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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instructions regarding the primer. . COLO_.Q,._
IgnitionKey
The ignition key must be present, _ ff-_"_,_,_
inserted in the key switch, and in the
"ON" position for the engine to start. ,GNmON
Starter Handle
The starter handle is used to manually start the engine.
Electric Starter Button (If so equipped)
Pressing the electric starter button engages the
engine's electric starter when plugged into a 120V
power source
Spark Plug Cover
Remove the spark plug cover to access the engine's
spark plug located beneath it.
Auger
When engaged, the augers rotation draws snow into
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.
Squeeme the control handle against the upper handle to
engage the auger; release itto disengage.
DischargeChute/ Chute Handle
Rotate the discharge chute to the left or right using the
chute handle. 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 maintains contact with the pavement
as the snow thrower is propelled, allowing the snow
close to the pavement's surface to be discharged.
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