MTD 3AA - Manual (Page 6)

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IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with the engine full of
oil. After assembly, see page 9 for fuel and oil details.
Before Assembly
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
wire and Ground it against the engine
to prevent unintended starting.
NOTE: Reference to right, left, front or rear of the unit is
from the operating position unless otherwise stated.
1. Cut the cable tie that secures the upper handle to
the chute assembly for shipping purposes.
Setting Up The Handle
1. Loosen the chute knob on the upper chute(1) and
pivot the upper chute upwards(2) as far as it will go.
See Figure 1.
WARNING: Do not lift the snow thrower by
the chute handle.
2. Loosen the handle knob, saddle washer and handle
tab on each side of the handle. See Figure 2.
3. Hold both controls against upper handle and pull up
as shown in Step 1 of Figure 3. Make sure that the
upper handle locks over the lower handle and handle
tabs align with the handle. You may have to carefully
maneuver the upper handle to clear chute assembly.
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend or kink the cable.
4. Tighten the handle knobs on each side of the
handle. Refer to Step 2 in Figure 3.
5. Adjust upper chute and rotate chute handle to
desired operating position.
6. Tighten the chute knob on the upper chute making
sure the flat washer and the carriage bolt are
correctly positioned. Refer to Figure 1.
Clean-Out Tool
This tool and the electric extension cord, if so equipped,
may be fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger
housing for shipping purposes. In that case, cut the
cable tie and remove the extension cord now.
Final Adjustments
IMPORTANT: Check the adjustments as instructed and
make any final adjustments necessary before operating
the unit. Check all nuts and bolts for tightness. Failure to
follow these instructions may cause damage to unit.
Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)
The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check
tire pressure and reduce pressure, if needed. Refer to
the tire’s sidewall for the proper inflation PSI information.
Maintain equal pressure on both wheels of snow thrower.
WARNING: Refer to the tire’s sidewall
for proper PSI inflation. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained at
all times. Excessive pressure when
seating beads may cause tire/rim
assembly to burst with force sufficient
to cause serious injury.
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Setup And
Adjustment
Disconnect the
spark plug wire
and ground it
against the engine
to prevent
unintended starting.
Do not use the
chute handle to lift
the snow thrower.
Refer to the tire’s
sidewall for proper
PSI inflation. Equal
tire pressure should
be maintained at all
times. Excessive
pressure when seat-
ing beads may cause
tire/rim assembly
to burst with force
sufficient to cause
serious injury.
Figure 1
WARNING
Figure 3
Figure 2
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2
Chute Handle
NOTE:
All references to left
or right side of the
snow thrower is
from the operating
position only.
1
2
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