MTD Yard-Man 7090-1 - Manual (Page 6)

OPERATION OF CONTROLS
MASTER CLUTCH CONTROL
The master clutch control is located on handle panel
and is used to engage all power. Select a forward
speed or reverse with shift lever, then release master clutch
control and push forward to engage drive disc, fan, reel.
To disengage, pull master clutch control back and lock
in notch. The master clutch control must always be in
neutral position before starting engine.
FREE WHEELING
The wheel clutches are located on wheels and are used to
engage or disengage power to wheels. To free the wheels for
pushing, pull out on the knob and turn to lock. To provide
self-propelling power to the wheels turn clutches in the
opposite direction and release. The wheel clutches are
spring-loadecj, move unit until the clutches lock to wheels.
DEFLECTOR
The deflector may be positioned in either a vertical or a 45°
position in relation to the spout as needed for proper snow
deflection by loosening the two wing nuts on both sides of
the deflector. NOTE: For shipping purposes the deflector is
lowered off the hinging pin. Loosen the wing nuts and
reposition the deflector over the pin before operating the
Snow Thrower.
DISCHARGt CHUTE AND SPOUT
To rotate the discharge chute to the right or left, release
chute lock lever, then rotate with chute adjustment shaft to
desired position and lock. NOTE: The spout and deflector
rotates automatically when rotating the discharge chute to
the right and left. If it is desired to change position of the
spout, lift spout lock lever on the right hand side of unit
and hold while rotating the spout. Release the lever and
turn spout slightly until it locks into position.
ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE: Make all adjustments with the engine turned off
and wire removed from the sparkplug. (Fasten wire to
cylinder head at least 1" away from sparkplug.)
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
The adjustable skids may be set lower to prevent picking up
loose stones and foreign material. Also they can be raised to
allow the reel to slightly touch the ground for additional
pulling power.
SHIFT LEVER
MASTER CLUTCH LEVER
W / * ;
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CLUTCH
CHUTE LOCK LEVER DEFLECTOR
WING NUT /
CHUTE ADJUSTMENT
SHAFT
SPOUT LOCK LEVER
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DISCHARGE CHUTE & SPOUT
REEL
X
ADJUSTABLE SKID