MTD 31AH7L3G701, Operator'S Manual

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If adjustment is necessary:

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Loosen the jam nut on the drive cable. Adjust the 
cable as necessary. Refer to Figure 7.

•

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

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Reassemble the frame cover.

Figure 10

NOTE: 

If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be

certain to remove it before operating the snow thrower. 

Shift Rod Adjustment

To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows:

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Remove the hairpin clip and slide the shift rod 
connector up, to separate the upper shift rod from 
the lower shift rod. See Figure 11.

•

Place the shift lever into the sixth (6) position.

•

Rotate the shift arm clockwise (from the operator’s 
position) as far as it will go.

•

Thread the upper shift rod downward until the 
elbow on its lower end aligns with the hole found in 
the lower shift rod.

Figure 11

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Reconnect the upper shift rod to the lower shift rod 
by reinserting the hairpin clip removed earlier and 
sliding the shift rod connector back down into place.

IMPORTANT:

 Make certain to check for correct 

adjustment of the shift rod as instructed under Final 
Adjustments in the Assembly Section, before operating 
the snow thrower

Skid Shoes

The space between the shave plate and the ground can 
be adjusted. See Figure 12.

•

For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise 
skid shoes higher on the auger housing. 

•

Use a middle or lower position when the area to be 
cleared is uneven. 

Figure 12

WARNING: Do not operate this snow
thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be
easily picked up and thrown by the auger
causing injury to the operator and/or
damage to the snow thrower.

•

Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four flange lock 
nuts and carriage bolts. Move skid shoes to desired 
position. 

•

Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe 
is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the 
skid shoes. Retighten nuts and bolts securely.

Carburetor

•

Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to 
compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, 
altitude and load.

•

Refer to the separate engine manual, packed with 
your unit, for carburetor adjustment information.

Drive
Cable

Pivot Rod

Drive

Friction Wheel
Rubber

Gear Shaft

Plate

Shift Lever

Hairpin Clip

Flat
Washer

Ferrule

Upper Shift Rod

Hairpin Clip

Lower Shift Rod

Shift Arm

Shift Rod
Connector

Skid
Shoes

Carriage
Bolts

Hex Nuts