MTD Bolens Premium 31AH5WL3 Operator'S Manual Download

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Operating

Your Snow

Thrower

WARNING

The operation of

any snow thrower

can result in foreign

objects being thrown

into the eyes, which

can damage your

eyes severely. Always

wear safety glasses

while operating the

snow thrower, or while

performing any adjust-

ments or repairs on it.

Be sure no one other

than the operator is

standing near the snow

thrower while starting

engine or operating

snow thrower. Never

run engine indoors or

in enclosed, poorly

ventilated areas. En-

gine exhaust contains

carbon monoxide, an

odorless and deadly

gas. Keep hands, feet,

hair and loose clothing

away from any moving

parts on engine and

snow thrower.

Auger Control

The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze
the control grip against the handle to engage the augers
and start snow throwing action. Release to stop.

Drive Control/ Auger Control Lock

The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze
the control grip against the handle to engage the wheel
drive. Release to stop.
The drive control also locks the auger control so you can
operate the chute directional control without interrupting
the snow throwing process. If the auger control is en-
gaged simultaneously with the drive control, the operator
can release the auger control (on the left handle) and
the augers will remain engaged. Release both controls to
stop the augers and wheel drive.
IMPORTANT: Always release the drive control before
changing speeds.

Heated Handles Switch

(If Equipped)

This switch is located on the rear of the snow thrower
dash panel. To activate the heated handles, toggle the
switch to the “ON” position to generate heat within the
handle grips. Toggle the switch to the “OFF” position
after using the snow thrower.

NOTE: The heated handles grips are a compliment to,
not a substitute for, proper cold weather outerwear for
the operator’s hands. It is recommended that the snow
thrower operator wear gloves/mittens to avoid extremities
of winter while operating this equipment.

Augers

When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into
the auger housing.

Skid Shoes

Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions.
Adjust upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward
when operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces. See
“Making Adjustment” Section.

Wheel Steering Controls

The left and right wheel steering controls are located on
the underside of the handles. Squeeze the right control to
turn right; squeeze the left control to turn left.

NOTE: Operate the snow thrower in open areas until you
are familiar with these controls.

Chute Clean-Out Tool

The clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of
the auger housing with a mounting clip.
1. Release both the auger control and the drive/auger

control lock.

2. Stop the engine by pushing the rocker switch to the

“OFF” position, pull out the safety key.

3. Remove the clean-out tool from the mounting clip.
4. Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to

remove any snow and ice in the chute assembly.

5. Re-fasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on

the rear of the auger housing and restart engine.

6. While standing in the operator’s position (behind the

snow thrower), engage the auger control for a few
seconds to clear any remaining snow or ice from the
chute assembly before continuing to clear snow.

WARNING: Never use your hands to

clean snow and ice from the chute
assembly or auger housing.

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