MTD 312-980I000 - Manual (Page 9)

Ridge
FIGURE 18.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
If your unit is equipped with optional drift cutters,
use a 1/2" wrench to remove the carriage bolts,
lock washers and hex nuts holding the drift cut­
ters to the auger housing. See figure 18. Turn
and place the drift cutters in position (ridges on
drift cutters go toward the outside of the unit).
Secure with the hardware just removed, carriage
bolts (W) (heads of bolts are to the inside of the
housing), lock washers (X) and hex nuts (Y).
Tighten securely.
If your unit is equipped with an optional electric
starter which has not been installed at the factory,
install at this time. Follow the instructions packed
with the electric starter for installation.
TIRE PRESSURE (Pneumatic Tires)
The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes.
Check tire pressure and reduce to 15 to 20 psi.
NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires,
the unit may pull to one side or the other.
CONTROLS
SHIFT LEVER (See figures 19 and 20)
The shift lever is located on the right hand side of the
handle panel. The shift lever may be moved into one
of eight positions. Run engine with throttle in the fast
position. Use the shift lever to determine ground
speed.
A. Center Position (N)—NEUTRAL.
B. Forward Position—one of five speeds. Position
number one (1) is the slowest. Position number
five (5) is the fastest.
C. Rear Position—Two REVERSE (R) speeds. “R”
nearest the neutral (N) position is the slower of
the two.
♦ 5
Fs a
□ p
Rp 3
A « 2
DS T
0
R
FAST
FIGURE 20.
DRIVE CLUTCH (See figure 19)
The drive clutch is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the clutch grip to engage drive. Release to
stop.
AUGER CLUTCH (See figure 19)
The auger clutch is located on the right handle.
Squeeze the clutch grip to engage the augers.
Release to stop the snow throwing action.
CHUTE CRANK (See figure 19)
The chute crank is located on left hand side of the
snow thrower.