MTD 310-430A - Manual (Page 14)

ADJUSTMENTS
FIGURE 31.
TO STOP ENGINE
NOTE
Run engine for a few minutes before
stopping to help dry off any mois­
ture which may have accumulated
on the recoil starter.
1. Move throttle control lever to “STOP” posi­
tion.
2. Turn ignition key to “OFF” position.
3. Remove ignition key to prevent accidental
starting.
A
CAUTION
Disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug and secure it so that
it cannot accidentally contact spark
plug. This will reduce the possibility
of unauthorized starting of engine
while equipment is unattended.
TO ENGAGE DRIVE
1. With the engine running near top speed, move
shift lever into forward (F) or reverse (R)
position. (If the lever does not shift easily,
move the unit back and forth to align gears as
you shift the lever.)
2. Squeeze the drive clutch grip (located on the
right handle) and the snow thrower will move.
Release it and the drive motion will stop.
A
CAUTION
NEVER move shift lever without first
releasing the drive clutch.
^ WARNING J
NEVER attempt to clean chute or
make any adjustments while engine
is running.
CHUTE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by
adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. The
sharper the angle, the shorter the distance snow
is thrown.
To adjust chute assembly, loosen the hand knob.
Pivot the top of the chute assembly to position
desired. Retighten the hand knob.
SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT
The space between the shave plate and the ground
can be adjusted. For close snow removal, place
skid shoes in the low position. Use middle or high
position when area to be cleared is uneven. See
figure 32.
To adjust skid shoes, loosen the four hex nuts and
carriage bolts. Move skid shoes to desired
position. Retighten nuts and bolts securely.
' High Position
' Middle Position
- Low Position
Skid Shoe
FIGURE 32.
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