MTD 31AH553G401 - Manual (Page 7)

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SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. Compare
illustration below with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various
controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while performing any
adjustments or repairs on it.
Figure 8
(Refer to Figure 8 for illustration of controls described
below.)
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located in the center of the handle
panel. The shift lever may be moved into one of eight
positions. Use the shift lever to determine ground
speed.
Forward: Your snow thrower has six forward speeds—
position one (1) the slowest and six (6) the fastest.
Reverse: Your snow thrower has two reverse (R)
speeds—position R2 is the faster of the two.
Auger Drive
The auger drive clutch is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the clutch grip to engage the augers. Release
to stop the snow throwing action. (Traction drive clutch
must also be released.)
Trigger Lever
The left and right turn triggers are located on the
underside of the handles and are used to assist in
steering your snowthrower. Squeeze the right turn
trigger when turning right and the left trigger (illustrated
in the figure above) when turning left.
WEAR YOUR
FORESIGHT IS BETTER
THAN NO SIGHT
SAFETY GLASSES
HP 9
Elec tric S
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Sta ge 1
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Sing le Ha nd
Op
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Sing le Ha nd
Op
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Shift Lever
Chute Tilt
Stay Warm
Grips
Stay
Grips
Discharge
Chute
Gas Tank
Auger
Slide Shoe
Turn
Trigger
Left
Traction Control/
Auger Control Lock
Control
Auger Control
Electric Chute
Rotation Switch Handles
Switch
View of the Handle Panel from the operator’s position
View of the Engine Controls
Oil Fill Gas Fill
Muffler
Throttle
Control Lever
Primer
Choke
Ignition
Key
Starter
Rope
Stay Warm
Warm