MTD 769-01275D, Operator'S Manual

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Chute Clean-Out Tool

The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the 
rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Should 
snow and ice become lodged in the chute assembly 
during operation, proceed as follows to safely clean the 
chute assembly and chute opening:
1.  Release both the Auger Control and the Drive 

Control.

2.  Stop the engine by removing the ignition key. 
3.  Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which 

secures it to the rear of the auger housing. 

4.  Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to 

dislodge and scoop any snow and ice which has 
formed in and near the chute assembly.

5.  Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on 

the rear of the auger housing, reinsert the ignition key 
and start the snow thrower’s 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 and ice from the 
chute assembly.

To Engage Drive

1.  With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, 

move shift lever into one of the six forward (F) 
positions or two reverse (R) positions. Select a speed 
appropriate for the snow conditions and a pace you’re 
comfortable with. 

2.  Squeeze the auger control against the handle and the 

augers will turn. Release it and the augers will stop.

3.  Squeeze the drive control against the handle the 

snow thrower will move. Release it and drive motion 
will stop.

To Engage Augers 

1.  To engage the augers and start throwing snow, 

squeeze the auger control against the left handle. 
Release to stop the augers.

Auger Control Test

Perform the following test before operating your snow 
thrower for the first time and at the start of each winter.
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. It should NOT be tight.

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

engine as instructed on the previous page. 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 throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) 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. 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 re-adjusting the 
auger control.

7.  To readjust the control cable, loosen the upper hex  

nut on the auger cable bracket.

8.  Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or 

downward to increase cable tension). See Figure 2.

9.  Retighten the upper hex nut.
10. Repeat 

Auger Control Test to verify proper adjust-

ment has been achieved.

Figure 

When selecting a 
Drive Speed, use the 
slower speeds until 
you are comfortable 
and familiar with the 
operation of the snow 
thrower.

NEVER reposition the 
shift lever (change 
speeds or direction 
of travel) without first 
releasing the drive 
control and bringing 
the snow thrower 
to a complete stop. 
Doing so will result in 
premature wear to the 
snow thrower’s drive 
system.

WARNING

Never use your hands 
to clean snow and 
ice from the chute 
assembly or auger 
housing.

The muffler, engine 
and surrounding 
areas become hot 
and can cause a 
burn. Do not touch.