MTD 31AE633E401 - Manual (Page 9)

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SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING: Be familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine
and disengage them quickly.
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Traction Control
The traction control is located on the right handle.
Squeeze the traction control to engage the wheel drive.
Release to stop.
Auger Control Lock
The traction control lever also locks the auger control
so you can turn the chute directional control without
interrupting snow throwing. If the auger control lock is
engaged along with the traction control, you can
release the auger drive clutch on the left handle and still
keep the augers engaged. When the auger control lock
is released, you can release the traction control to stop
both the augers and the wheel drive.
IMPORTANT: Always release traction control before
changing speeds.
Auger Drive
The auger drive clutch is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the clutch grip to engage the augers. Release
to stop the snow throwing action. (Traction drive clutch
must also be released.)
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located in the center of the handle
panel and is used to determine both ground speed and
direction of travel. It can be moved into any of eight
positions. Always release traction control before
changing speeds.
Forward: Your snow thrower has six forward (F)
speeds. Position number one (1) is the slowest.
Position number six (6) is the fastest.
Reverse: Your snow thrower has two reverse (R)
speeds. R1 is the slower, while R2 is faster.
Chute Directional Control
The chute directional control is located on left side of
the snow thrower.To change the direction in which
snow is thrown, turn chute directional control as follows:
• Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
• Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
Primer
Rope
Starter
Handle
Choke
Ignition
Key
Throttle
Control
Metal Loop
Rubber
Open
Closed
Auger Drive Clutch
Boot
Traction Drive / Auger
Control Lock
Discharge
Chute
Gas Tank
Skid Shoe
Chute Directional
Auger
Control
Chute Tilt
Shift
Lever
Control