MTD 769-01275C - Manual (Page 11)

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4. Move throttle control to STOP position.
5. Remove the ignition key and store in a safe place.
6. Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the
engine as well as the area in and around the drive
control and auger control. Also, engage and release
both controls several times.
Recoil Starter
1. With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid,
continuous full arm stroke three or four times. Pulling
the starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound,
which is not harmful to engine.
2. Move throttle control to STOP position.
3. Remove the ignition key and store in a safe place.
4. Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the
engine as well as the area in and around the drive
control and auger control. Also, engage and release
both controls several times.
Chute Clean-Out Tool
The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the
rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Should
snow and ice become lodged in the chute assembly
during operation, proceed as follows to safely clean the
chute assembly and chute opening:
1. Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control.
2. Stop the engine by removing the ignition key.
3. Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which secures
it to the rear of the auger housing.
4. Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to
dislodge and scoop any snow and ice which has
formed in and near the chute assembly.
5. Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on the
rear of the auger housing, reinsert the ignition key and
start the snow thrower’s engine.
6. While standing in the operator’s position (behind the
snow thrower), engage the auger control for a few
seconds to clear any remaining snow and ice from the
chute assembly.
To Engage Drive
1. With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position,
move shift lever into one of the six forward (F)
positions or two reverse (R) positions. Select a speed
appropriate for the snow conditions and a pace you’re
comfortable with.
2. Squeeze the auger control against the handle and the
augers will turn. Release it and the augers will stop.
3. Squeeze the drive control against the handle the snow
thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will
stop.
To Engage Augers
1. To engage the augers and start throwing snow,
squeeze the auger control against the left handle.
Release to stop the augers.
Auger Control Test
Perform the following test before operating your snow
thrower for the first time and at the start of each winter.
Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:
1. When the auger control is released and in the
disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very
little slack. It should NOT be tight.
2. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine
as instructed on the previous page. Make sure the
throttle is set in the FAST position.
3. While standing in the operator’s position (behind the
snow thrower), engage the auger.
4. Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately
ten (10) seconds before releasing the auger control.
Repeat this several times.
5. With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position
and the auger control in the disengaged “up” position,
walk to the front of the machine.
6. Confirm that the auger has completely stopped
rotating and shows NO signs of motion. If the auger
shows ANY signs of rotating, immediately return to the
operator’s position and shut off the engine. Wait for
ALL moving parts to stop before re-adjusting the auger
control.
7. To readjust the control cable, loosen the upper hex nut
on the auger cable bracket.
8. Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or
downward to increase cable tension). See Figure 2.
9. Retighten the upper hex nut.
10. Repeat
Auger Control Test to verify proper adjust-
ment has been achieved.
Figure 2
When selecting a
Drive Speed, use the
slower speeds until
you are comfortable
and familiar with the
operation of the snow
thrower.
NEVER reposition the
shift lever (change
speeds or direction
of travel) without first
releasing the drive
control and bringing
the snow thrower
to a complete stop.
Doing so will result in
premature wear to the
snow thrower’s drive
system.
WARNING
Never use your hands
to clean snow and
ice from the chute
assembly or auger
housing.
The muffler, engine
and surrounding
areas become hot
and can cause a
burn. Do not touch.