MTD 315-860-000 - Manual (Page 11)

NOTE
Additional priming may be required
(for initial start only) if temperature
is below 15° F.
3. Grasp the starter rope handle and pull
out rapidly. Return rope handle slowly.
Repeat until engine starts. If engine
fails to start, repeat steps 2 and 3 as
necessary until engine starts.
4. After engine starts, turn choke gradual­
ly to “OFF” position.
B. Warm engine start (engine still warm from
recent running).
1. Grasp the starter rope handle and pull
out rapidly. Return rope handle slowly.
Repeat until engine starts.
2. If engine fails to start after a number of
attempts, choke engine. Repeat step
one until engine starts. After engine
starts, turn choke knob off gradually.
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WARNING {
After the snow blower has been in
operation, caution should be exer­
cised in the area of the muffler and
surrounding surfaces.
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 or pull out ignition key.
2. Remove ignition key to prevent accidental
starting.
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CAUTION
Disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug and secure it so that it
cannot
accidentally contact spark
plug. Observing this precaution will
reduce the possibility of unauthor­
ized starting of engine while equip­
ment is unattended.
TO ENGAGE DRIVE
1. With the engine running near top speed, move
shift lever into one of the five forward posi­
tions or two reverse positions. Select a speed
appropriate for the snow conditions that exist.
Use the slower speeds until you are familiar
with the operation of the snow thrower.
2. Squeeze the drive clutch grip (located on the
left handle) and the snow thrower will move.
Release it and the drive motion will stop.
NOTE
NEVER move shift lever without
first releasing the drive clutch.
ADJUSTMENTS
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WARNING ^
NEVER attempt to clean chute or
make any adjustments while engine
is running.
CHUTE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT
The distance snow is thrown can be changed by
adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. The
sharper the angle, the shorter the distance snow
is thrown. See figure 22.
To adjust chute assembly, loosen the hand knob.
Pivot the top of the chute assembly to position
desired. Retighten the hand knob.
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