MTD D Style Snow Blower User Manual


 
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Operating
Your Snow
Thrower
Now that you have set up your snow thrower for
operation, get acquainted with its controls and fea-
tures. These are described below and illustrated in
Figure 1. This knowledge will allow you to use your
new equipment to its fullest potential.
NOTE: For detailed starting instructions and more
information on all engine controls, refer to the Tecumseh
Engines manual packed separately and Starting The
Engine on page 10 of this manual.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located between the lower handles.
Place the shift lever into any of eight positions to control
the direction of travel and ground speed.
Forward
There are six forward (F) speeds. Position one (1) is the
slowest and position six (6) is the fastest.
Reverse
There are two reverse (R) speeds. One (1) is the slower
and two (2) is the faster.
Know Your Snow Thrower
Choke Control
The choke control is found on the rear of the engine and
is activated by rotating the knob clockwise. Activating the
choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor
and aids in starting the engine.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the
engine. It regulates the speed of the
engine and will shut off the engine when
pushed down completely.
Primer
Depressing the primer forces fuel directly
into the engine’s carburetor to aid in
cold-weather starting.
Oil Fill
Engine oil level can be checked and oil
added through the oil fill.
WARNING
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
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NOTE: Snow throwers vary
by model with regard to
features and components.
Your snow thrower may
NOT resemble, in detail,
snow throwers illustrated
in figures throughout this
manual.