MTD White 315E646F190 - Manual (Page 10)

Optional Electric Starter: Connect power cord to
switch box on engine, then to 120 volt AC receptacle.
With the engine running, push starter button and spin
the starter for several seconds. The unusual sound
made by spinning the starter will not harm engine or
starter. Disconnect the power cord from receptacle
first, and then from switch box.
Recoil Starter: 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 clat­
tering sound, which is not harmful to the engine or
starter.
3. To stop engine, remove the ignition key. Do not
turn key. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug to prevent accidental starting while
equipment is unattended.
NOTE: Do not lose ignition key. Keep it in a safe
piace. Engine wiii not start without the ignition key.
4. Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor
cover in the area of the control levers. Also, move
control levers back and forth several times. Leave
throttle control lever in the STOP or OFF position.
Leave choke control in the FULL choke position.
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A
DANGER
SHUT OFF ENGINE
BEFORE UNCLOG­
GING
DISCHARGE
CHUTE.
TO ENGAGE DRIVE
1. With the engine running near top speed, move
shift lever into one of the six FORWARD positions
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 traction drive clutch grip against the
right 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.
TIRE CHAINS (Optional Equipment)
Tire chains should be used whenever extra traction is
needed.
OPERATING TIPS
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
as the engine wiii not develop full power until it reach­
es operating temperature.
WARNING: Temperature of muffler and
surrounding areas may exceed 150°F.
Avoid these areas.
1. For most efficient snow removal, remove snow
immediately after it falls.
2. Discharge snow downwind whenever possible.
Slightly overlap each previous swath.
3. Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the scraper bar for
normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted
upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward
when using on gravel or crushed rock.
4. Be certain to follow the precautions listed under
“To Stop Engine” on page 9 to prevent possible
freeze-up.
5. Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each
use.
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 adjusted by
adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Refer to
the Control section of this manual.
SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT
The space between the shave plate and the ground
can be adjusted. Refer to page 7 of the Assembly
Instructions.
TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
Refer to the Final Adjustment section of the Assembly
Instructions to adjust the traction drive clutch. If you
are uncertain that you have reached the correct
adjustment, the adjustment can be physically checked
as follows.
With the snow thrower tipped fonward (be certain to
drain the gasoline or place plastic film under the gas
cap if the snow thrower has already been operated),
remove the frame cover underneath the snow thrower
by removing six self-tapping screws.
With the traction drive clutch released, there must be
clearance between the friction wheel and the drive
plate in all positions of the shift lever. With the traction
drive clutched engaged, the friction wheel must con­
tact the drive plate. See figure 14.
If adjustment is necessary, loosen the lock nut on the
traction drive cable and thread the cable in or out as
necessary. Tighten the lock nut to secure the cable
when correct adjustment is reached. Reassemble the
frame cover.
NOTE: If you placed plastic under the gas cap, be
certain to remove it.
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