MTD 310-300 User Manual

10 CENTS

Model Nos. 310-200

310-300 310-400 310-500

SNOW THROWER

For one year from date of purchase, MTD Products, Inc.,
will replace for the original purchaser, free of charge, F.O.B.
factory or authorized service firm, any part or parts found to
be defective in material or workmanship. All transportation
charges on parts submitted for replacement under this war
ranty must be paid by the purchaser. This warranty does not
include replacement of parts which become inoperative
through misuse, excessive use, accident, neglect, improper
maintenance or alterations by unauthorized persons. This
warranty does not include the engine, motor, battery, bat

tery charger or any component parts thereof. For service on
these units refer to the applicable manufacturer's warranty.

The above warranty will apply only to the original owner
and will be effective only if the warranty card has been pro
perly processed. It will not apply where the unit has been
used commercially.

Warranty service is available through your local author
ized service dealer or distributor. UNDER NO CIRCUM

STANCES WILL THE RETURN OF A COMPLETE UNIT

BE ACCEPTED BY THE FACTORY UNLESS PRIOR

WRITTEN PERMISSION HAS BEEN EXTENDED.

1. Know the controls and how to stop quickly—READ

THE OWNER'S MANUAL.

2. Disengage power and stop motor before cleaning dis

charge, removing obstacles, making adjustments, or
when leaving operation position.

3. Never direct discharge at bystanders nor allow anyone

in front of machine—debris may be hidden in the snow.

4. Keep children and pets a safe distance away.

5. Do not allow children to operate machine nor allow

adults to operate it without proper instruction.

6. Adjust height to clear gravel or crushed rock surface.

7. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especi

when operating in reverse.

a. Handle gasoline with care — it is highly flammable.

A. Use approved gasoline container.

B. Never add gasoline to a running motor — fill tank

out of doors and wipe up spilled gasoline.

C. Replace gasoline cap securely.
D. Open door if motor is run in garage — exhaust

gases are dangerous.

9. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting motor. Keep hands, feet and clothing away
from power driven parts.

10. Use a grounded three wire extension cord for all plug
in electric units.

11. Keep machine in good operating condition and keep
safety devices in place.

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FORM NO. 770-2837A

ASSEMBLY (See Figure 4)

Right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) are as observed
from the operating position.

1. Assemble chrome handles to the frame with four hex
head cap screws 3/8—16 x 3/4 long and four lock-

washers 3/8”. DO NOT TIGHTEN.

2. Assemble handle panel to the handles with four
carriage bolts 1/4—20 x 1-1/2 long and hex locknuts

1/4—20 thread. Assemble handle panel so you can

read the instructions on the handle panel from the

operating position. LIFT HANDLE UP AS YOU
TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS AND NUTS ON THE
HANDLE ASSEMBLY.

3. The linkage arm for the transmission is located on
the RH side of the frame. Pull the arm back into
reverse. (Towards the operator.) If maybe necessary
to roll the snow thrower slightly until it engages in
the reverse position. Assemble the ferrule to the shift
lever handle use hole marked “21” on the handle panel
and screw in the shifting rod. Adjust the rod by screw
ing it in or out until it fits into the linkage arm on
the side of the frame. Secure it with a cotter pin.

4. Chute Crank. Assemble the chute crank (longest rod)

into the two holes in the handle panel being sure the
rod passes through the lock bracket. It may be
necessary to loosen the black knob on the handle
panel. Push the rod all the way through and assemble
it to the universal joint with a cotte pin.

5. Remove the wing nut, washer and carriage bolt
5/16—18 X 5/8 long from the chute assembly. Lift
the deflector and reassemble. If the deflector will
not move loosen the screw and nut slightly so it
pivot freely.

6. Attach the drift cutters to each side as shown on the
parts drawing.

CONTROLS

Main Clutch. This clutch shuts off the power to the

wheels and auger. When the handle is up it is in the
disengaged position. Always shut off the main clutch
when engaging and disengaging the auger clutch. It is
shown in the disengaged position in the photo.

(See Figure 1)

Auger Clutch is located on the right hand side of the

frame just behind the thrower housing. The clutch is
shown in the disengaged position.

When the handle is up the auger is disengaged. Do not
engage or disengage the clutch without disengaging the
main clutch. Disengaging the auger clutch allows you
to drive the snow thrower to and frqm the work area
without the auger turning. (See Figure 2).

It is not necessary to disengage auger clutch when start
ing. CAUTION—Main clutch must he disengaged when

starting.

Shift Lever. Move the shift lever into either forward or

reverse rapidly. Engaging slowly causes wear on the
clutch collars. There is no clutch to engage the drive

wheels.
To stop the snow thrower move the shift lever into
neutral (N). Move this control only when the engine is
operating. (See Figures/

Chute Controls. Release the lock and turn the crank to

rotate the chute. Loosen the wing nut to adjust the
deflector. (See Figure 3)

FORM NO. 770-2837B

FIG. 1