MTD 769-04164 Benutzerhandbuch

Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help 
dry off any moisture on the engine.

Move throttle control to STOP position.

1. 

Remove the ignition key. Removing the key will 

2. 

reduce the possibility of unauthorized starting of 
the engine while equipment is not in use. 

the key in a safe place. The engine cannot start 
without the ignition key.
 Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around 

3. 

the engine as well as the area in and around the 
drive control and auger control. Also, engage and 
release both controls several times.

IMPORTANT: Perform the following test before operat-
ing the snow thrower for the first time and at the start of 
each season. 
Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:
1.  When the auger control is released and in the 

disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very 
little slack, but should NOT be tight. 

2.  In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower 

engine as instructed earlier in this section under the 
heading Starting Engine. Make sure the throttle is set 
in the FAST position. 

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

snow thrower) engage the auger. 

4.  Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately 

ten (10) seconds before releasing the auger control. 
Repeat this several times. 

5.  With the engine running in the FAST position and the 

auger control in the disengaged “up” position, walk to 
the front of the machine.

6.  Confirm that the auger has completely stopped 

rotating and shows NO signs of motion. 

IMPORTANT: If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating, 
immediately return to the operator’s position and shut 
off the engine. Wait for all moving parts to stop before 
readjusting the auger control cable as shown in the 
“Setup And Adjustment” section on page 7.

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes 
as the engine will not develop full power until it reaches 
operating temperature.
•  Adjust the discharge chute as desired. Do not throw

snow toward a building as hidden objects could be 
discharged with enough force to cause damage.

•  Start the engine as instructed previously.
•  Making certain no bystanders or obstacles are in front

of the unit, squeeze the auger control bail  completely 
against the upper handle to fully engage the augers. 
Release the auger control bail and the augers will 
stop.

•  While the auger control handle is engaged, squeeze

the drive control bail completely against the upper 
handle to engage the wheels. Release the drive 
control bail and the wheels will stop.

•  As the snowthrower starts to move, maintain a firm

hold on the handle, and guide the snowthrower along 
the path to be cleared. 

•  Release the bails to stop the snowthrowing action and 

forward motion. 

NOTE: Your unit is equipped with a clutch in the transmis-
sion.  If the wheels stop turning while trying to discharge 
large volumes of snow, immediately disengage the drive 
control bail and allow the rotating augers to discharge 
snow from the housing. Continue operation reducing 
clearing width.