MTD 310-430A - Manual (Page 12)

Safety Ignition Switch (See figures 22 and 24)
The ignition key must be in the switch and turned
to the on position before the unit will start.
FIGURE 24.
Throttle Control (See figures 22 and 25)
The throttle control is located on the left hand
side of handle panel..It regulates the speed of the
engine.
THROTTLE
FIGURE 25.
Drive Clutch (See figures 22 and 26)
The drive clutch is located on the right handle
Squeeze the clutch grip to engage drive. Release
to stop.
O'
SQUEEZE LEVER’
TO ENGAGE
D R I V E
CLUTCH
Auger Clutch (See figures 22 and 27)
The auger clutch is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the clutch grip to engage the augers.
Release to stop the snow throwing action.
' squeeze lever
TO ENGAGE
AUGER
CLUTCH
FIGURE 27.
Chute Crank (See Figure 22)
The chute crank is located on left hand side of the
snow thrower.
To change the direction in which snow is thrown,
turn chute crank as follows:
1. Crank clockwise to discharge to the ieft.
2. Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the
right.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove oil fill cap. Add oil until reaching
point of overflowing. See figure 28.
FIGURE 26. FIGURE 28.
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