MTD 31AE993I401 Manuel D’Utilisation

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If you placed plastic film under the gas cap earlier, 
remove it now.

Refer to instructions on page 6 to adjust the auger 
control. Make certain to check for correct adjustment 
as instructed before operating the snow thrower.

The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by 
adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Refer to 
page 8 for instructions.

The remote chute control cables have been pre-
adjusted at the factory. Move the remote chute lever on 
the control panel back and forward to adjust angle of 
the chute assembly.

The space between the shave plate and the ground can 
be adjusted by raising or lowering the skid shoes. 

For close snow removal, as when using on a smooth 
concrete or asphalt driveway, place the skid shoes in 
the low position. Use the middle or high position when 
the area to be cleared is uneven. When operating on 
gravel, always put skid shoes in the high position.
See Figure 12.

Adjust skid shoes as follows:

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Loosen, but do not remove, the three hex nuts 
which fasten the skid shoe to the auger housing.

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Raise or lower the skid shoe to desired position.

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Retighten the hex nuts loosened earlier.

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Repeat on the other side of the snow thrower.

NOTE: Make certain the bottom surface of skid shoe is
flat against the ground to avoid uneven wear 

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Always observe safety rules when performing any 
maintenance.

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The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover 
items that have been subjected to operator abuse 
or negligence. To receive full value from the 

warranty, operator must maintain the snow thrower 
as instructed in this manual.

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Some adjustments will have to be made 
periodically to maintain your unit properly.

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Periodically check all fasteners and hardware to 
make sure these are tight.

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At least once a season or after every 25 hours of 
operation, remove rear cover. Lubricate any chains, 
sprockets, gears, bearings, shafts, and the shifting 

Before lubricating, repairing, or 

inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop 
engine. Wait until all moving parts have come 
to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug 
wire and ground it against the engine to 
prevent unintended starting.