MTD Gold 31AH54LG504, Operator'S Manual

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Starting and Stopping the Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your snow
thrower for instructions on starting and stopping the engine.
To Engage Drive
With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move 1.
shift lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two
reverse (R) positions. Select a speed appropriate for the
snow conditions and a pace you’re comfortable with.
Squeeze the drive control against the handle the snow 2.
thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.
To Engage Augers
To engage augers and start snow throwing, squeeze the 1.
left hand auger control against the left handle. Release to
stop augers.
While the auger control is engaged, squeeze the drive
2.
control to move, release to stop. Do not shift speeds while
the drive is engaged.
NOTE: The following instructions are for models equipped with
the optional interlock mechanism only.
NOTE:
This drive lever also locks auger control so you can turn
the chute control without interrupting the snow throwing
process.
Release the auger control; the interlock mechanism should 3.
keep the auger control engaged until the drive control is
released.
Release the drive control to stop both the augers and
4.
the wheel drive. To stop the auger, both levers must be
released.
Replacing Shear Pins
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear
pins and cotter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign
object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the
pins may shear. If the augers will not turn, check to see if the
pins have sheared. See Fig. 5-1.
CAUTION:
NEVER replace the auger shear pins
with anything other than OEM Part No. 738-
04124A replacement shear pins. Any damage to
the auger gearbox or other components as a
result of failing to do so will NOT be covered by
your snow thrower’s warranty.
WARNING!
Always turn off the snow thrower’s
engine and remove the key prior to replacing
shear pins.
Fig. 5-1
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