MTD 310-300 - Manual (Page 4)

S K I D S H O E S
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 P osition — Use when road is uneven.
The skid shoes and shave plate should be replaced
when worn.
S T A R T I N G Y O U R S N O W T H R O W E R
1. Follow your engine instructions for lubrication and
gasoline.
2. Disengage the main clutch (Lever UP).
3. Put the shift lever in neutral position (N).
4. Start the engine in accordance v.’ith the engine
manual.
O P E R A T I O N
1. With the engine running at near top speed, engage
the auger clutch. (See controls, auger clutch page B)
2. SLOWLY engage the main clutch.
3. Move the shift lever into FORWARD (F) position.
4. To stop the forward drive of the snow thrower pull
the shift lever into neutral (N).
N O T E
For more traction, c h a i n s are recommended.
Order Model Part No. Tire Size Chains
310-400/500 723-201 10 X 3.50 390-662
310-300/200 723-202 10 X 2.75 390-663
The skid shoes may be tipped for better operation.
Tip front of skid shoe
down
when operating
in hard packed snow.
Tip front of skid shoe
up when operating in
loose stone or soft
L U B R I C A T I O N
Refer to the parts drawings. Lubricate after each 25
hours of operation the parts indicated. Use multipurpose
automotive grease on parts marked
SAE 30 engine oil on parts marked .
and
N O T E
This instruction manual covers various models
and all accessories shown do not necessarily
apply to your model snow thrower.
If repairs or service is needed on the engine or
engine controls such as the
primer, c h o k e or throttle
control, contact your nearest
authorized engine service
outlet. Check the “Yellow
Paget” of your telephone
book under “ E n g i n e s —
Gasoline.”
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In Th«
'Yellow Pages'
FORM NO. 770-2837C