MTD TMO-33849A - Manual (Page 12)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This snow thrower is capable of handling heavy
snow conditions. If given the opportunity to function
within reasonable requirements it should give many
years of service. Become fully familiar with all aspects
of both the lawn tractor and snow thrower prior to
its usage.
BEFORE PLACING SNOW
THROWER INTO OPERATION
1. Check all nuts and bolts for correct tightness
and be sure that ail parts are properly assembled.
2. Test all controls for smooth operation.
A. Lift lever
B. Discharge chute control crank
C. Discharge chute and deflector
3. Starting and stopping snow thrower.
The snow thrower is driven by a V-belt driven from
the lawn tractor engine. It is operated through the
lift disengagement handle. Start lawn tractor engine
and run at full throttle. Slowly engage (push forward)
the lift handle.
To stop snow thrower operation, pull the lift handle
towards you and lock handle.
DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL CRANK
The discharge chute control crank is located on left
hand side of lawn tractor. Turn crank to the right to
direct snow to the right hand side. Turn it to the left
to direct snow to left hand side.
PREPARATION
1. Check the lawn tractor and thrower to make
certain both are in good operating condition.
2. Fill gas tank out of doors and avoid spilling
gasoline over engine. Do not fill tank while
engine is running. Wipe up any spilled gas.
3. Do not remove any guards or covers while
operating lawn tractor and thrower.
TO RAISE AND LOWER SNOW THROWER
Lift lever to raise and lower snow thrower is located
on the right hand side of lawn tractor. To raise snow
thrower pull back on lift lever until it reaches over
center stop. To lower snow thrower, push lift lever
forward slowly until snow thrower reaches gcound
level.
When snow thrower and lawn tractor
are not in use, lower snow thrower to
ground lever. This will prevent excess
weight on the front tires.
OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS
A
CAUTION
When making skid shoe or chute
- deflector adjustment, turn rider en-
engine off.
Upper Chute Deflector: The upper chute deflector
mounted on the top of the chute determines the
distance snow is thrown. Moving top of deflector
down decreases distance of throw and raising deflector
increases distance of throw. Operator must get off
lawn tractor to make this adjustment. Disengage
spirals (by raising snow thrower) before making this
adjustment.
SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT (See Figure 24)
The skid shoes are mounted on each side of spiral
housing. These regulate the distance the shave plate
is raised above the plowing surface. When removing
snow from a gravel driveway or an uneven surface, it
is advisable to keep shave plate as high above the
surface as possible to prevent possible damage to
spiral.
SKID SHOE
Snow thrower chute has a discharge radius of 180
degrees. Adjust discharge by turning the chute crank.
12 FIGURE 24