MTD 31AE5MLG729 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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There is a storage area in the handle panel used for
holding the spare auger shear pins. See Figure 2.
1. TIRE PRESSURE
Before operating, check tire pressure. Both tires should
be between 15 psi and 20 psi.
NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the
unit may pull to one side or the other during operation.
2. CHUTE INSTALLATION
2.1. Apply a light lubricant to the rim/lip of the chute
base (and the underside of the chute assembly)
and position the chute over the base.
2.2. Close the flange keepers to secure the chute to
the base. See Figure 3.
NOTE: If the flange keepers will not easily click
into place, use the palm of your hand to apply
swift, firm pressure to the back of each.
2.3. Pull the hairpin clip out of the clevis pin on the
chute support rod. Save the hardware.
2.4. Insert the round end of the chute control box on
the short tube of the chute assembly. See Figure
4.
2.5. Insert the other end of the chute control box into
the chute support tube.
2.6. Insert the clevis pin, removed earlier, through the
holes on the chute control box and the chute
support rod. Secure with the hairpin clip. See
Figure 5.
3. SKID SHOE AND SHAVE PLATE ADJUST-
MENT
The space between the shave plate and the ground
can be adjusted.
For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise
skid shoes higher on the auger housing to lower the
Figure 2
Shear Pins Storage Area
Figure 3
Flange Keepers
Figure 4
Chute Control
Figure 5
Clevis Pin