MTD 769-03250 - Manual (Page 8)

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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 features. These are described below and
illustrated in Figure 4-1. 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 engine
manual packed with your unit.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the right
side of the handle panel. Place the
shift lever into any of eight positions to
control the direction of travel and ground
speed.
Forward
Your snow thrower has six forward (F)
speeds, with position number one (1)
being the slowest speed.
Reverse
Your snow thrower has two reverse (R)
speeds, with position number one (1)
being the slower speed.
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.
Figure 4-1
Engine Controls
Recoil Starter
Handle
Electric Starter Outlet
Primer
Ignition
Key
Choke
Control
Throttle
Control
Drive Control
Headlight
Fuel Tank
Gas Cap
Oil Fill
Electric Start Button
Chute
Assembly
Clean-Out
Tool
Auger Control
Shift Lever
Two-Way Chute Control™
(optional)
Chute Directional
Control (optional)
Skid Shoe
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