MTD Cub Cadet 31AH4Q3G100 Snow Blower Owners Manual

NOTE:  Keep  it  in  a  safe  place.  Engine  will  not  start
without ignition key.
Release both the auger control and the traction
control, if engaged.
The auger control can be locked so you can turn the
electric chute directional control without interrupting the
snow throwing process.
Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor cover
in the area of the control levers. Also, move control
levers back and forth several times.
Operating Tips
To Engage Drive
With the engine running near top speed, move the
shift lever into one of the six FORWARD positions
or two REVERSE positions. Select a speed
appropriate for the snow conditions that exist.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes.
The engine will  not develop full power until   it reaches
operating temperature.
WARNING: The temperature of the muffler
and  the  surrounding  areas  may  exceed
NOTE: Use slower speeds in higher snow and until you
are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower.
150°
F. Avoid these areas.
Squeeze the traction control against the right
handle and the snow thrower will move. Release it
and the drive motion will stop.
For the most efficient snow removal, remove snow
immediately after it falls.
Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible.
Slightly overlap each previous path.
Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the shave plate for
normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted
upward (to lower the shave plate) for hard-packed
snow. Adjust downward (to raise the shave plate)
when using on gravel or crushed rock.
Be certain to follow the precautions found in the To
Stop Engine section to prevent possible freeze-up.
Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.
IMPORTANT: NEVER move the shift lever without first
releasing the traction control. Doing so will cause
premature wear to the drive systems friction wheel.
To Engage Augers
To engage the augers and start the snow throwing
action, proceed as follows:
Squeeze the auger control against the left handle.
To disengage power to the augers:
SECTION5:  MAKINGADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: NEVER attempt to make any
adjustments while the engine is running,
except where specified in the operators
manual.
in the Assembly Section to adjust the traction control. If
you are uncertain that you have reached the correct
adjustment, proceed as follows:
WARNING: Drain the gasoline out of the
snow throwers tank, or place a piece of
plastic  film  under  the  gas  cap  to  avoid
spillage BEFORE making the adjustment.
Skid Shoe Adjustment
The space between the shave plate and the ground can
be adjusted by raising or lowering the skid shoes. Refer
to Skid Shoe Adjustment in the Assembly Section.
Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on
the auger housing.
Remove the frame cover underneath the snow
thrower by removing the six self-tapping screws.
With the traction control released, there must be
clearance between the friction wheel and the drive
plate in all positions of the shift lever.
Auger Control Adjustment
Refer to the information found under Final Adjustments
in the Assembly Section to adjust the auger control.
Chute Assembly Adjustment
With the traction control engaged, the friction wheel
must contact the drive plate. See Figure 9.
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by
adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Refer to the
Chute Tilt Control in the Know Your Snow Thrower
Section.
If adjustment is necessary:
Loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable.
Adjust the cable as necessary. Refer to Figure 6.
Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when
correct adjustment is reached.
Traction Control Adjustment
Refer to the information found under Final Adjustment
Reassemble the frame cover.
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