MTD 31AE993I401 Manuel D’Utilisation

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The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the 
rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Never 
use your hand to clean a clogged chute or chute 
opening; use this clean-out tool instead.

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Release both the auger control lever and the 
traction/auger control lock lever.

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Stop the engine by removing the ignition key. 

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Remove the chute clean-out tool from the clip 
which secures it to the rear of the auger housing. 
See Figure 9.

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Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to 
remove any snow and ice in the discharge chute.

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Re-fasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on 
the rear of the auger housing and restart engine.

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While standing in the operator’s position (behind 
the snow thrower), engage the auger clutch lever 
for a few seconds to clear any remaining snow or 

ice from the discharge chute before continuing to 
clear snow.

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Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the 
shift handle under the handle panel. See Figure 10.

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Place shift lever in sixth (6) position or fastest 
forward speed.

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Push shift arm assembly down as far as it will go.

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Rotate the ferrule up or down on the shift rod as 
necessary until the ferrule lines up with the upper 

hole in the shift lever. See Figure 10.

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Insert ferrule from the left side of the snow thrower 
into the upper hole. 

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Reinstall the hairpin clip and the washer.

Before operating the snow thrower, make 

sure the shift rod is adjusted according to instructions 
on page 6.

NOTE: For adjustment of auger control, skid shoe and
chute assembly, refer to Final Adjustments in Section 1.

If you are uncertain about correct adjustment, proceed 
as follows:

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Drain the gasoline out of your snow thrower’s 
engine, and place a piece of plastic film under the 
gas cap to avoid spillage.

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Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on 
the auger housing.

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Remove the frame cover underneath the snow 
thrower by removing six self-tapping screws.

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With the traction control released, check if there is 
clearance between friction wheel and drive plate in 
all positions of the shift lever. See Figure 11.

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With the traction control lever engaged, check if the 
friction wheel solidly contacts the drive plate. See 
Figure 11. If not, adjust as follows:

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Loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable and 
thread the cable in or out as necessary.

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Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when 
correct adjustment is reached. 

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Reassemble the frame cover.

NEVER attempt to clean chute 

or make any adjustments while engine is 
running.