MTD 313-230 - Manual (Page 3)

CONTROLS SKID SHOES
/•^MAIN Clutch. This clutch shuts off the power to the
/heels and auger. When the handle is up it is in the
disengaged position. It is shown in the disengaged
position in the photo. (See figure 1.)
.Main Clutch
FIGURE 1
CAUTION
The skid shoes on each side of the thrower are adjust­
able by loosening the bolts and nuts.
low Position—Close snow removal.
Middle or High Position—Use when road is uneven.
The skid shoes and shave plate should be replaced
when worn.
Bolt and Nut
Skid Shoe
FIGURE 3.
Main Clutch must be disengaged when
starting.
Shift Lever. Move the shift lever into either forward or
reverse rapidly on model 313-230 only. Engaging
slowly causes wear on the clutch collars. There is no
clutch to engage the drive wheels.
To stop the snow thrower move the shift lever into
neutral (N). Move this control only when the engine is
operating. (See figure 2.)
Chute Controls. Raise the chute control knob and push
or pull to rotate the chute. Loosen the wing nut to
adjust the deflector. (See figure 2.)
Chute Control
The skid shoes may be tipped for better operation.
Tip front of skid shoe
down
when operat­
ing in hard packed
snow.
FIGURE 2.
Tip front of skid shoe
up when operating in
loose stone or soft
areas.