MTD 200 Série Manuel De L'utilisateur page 12

Adjusting the Chute Direction and Pitch
IMPORTANT: Before adjusting the chute direction or pitch, stop
the engine, remove safety key or disconnect spark plug wire.
E-Z CHUTE™ (IF EQUIPPED)
Direction: Using the chute handle (a), rotate the chute assembly (b)
left or the right (Figure 21).
Pitch: loosen the chute pitch wing knob (c). Pivot the upper
chute assembly (d) upward or downward. Retighten the chute
pitch wing knob once the desired position has been achieved
(Figure 21).
d
b
Figure 21
UPPER CHUTE ROTATION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Direction: Turn the upper chute rotation control (a) to rotate
the chute assembly (b) right or left. The chute rotation control
turns 1.5x to fully adjust the chute rotation from side to side
(Figure 22).
Pitch: loosen the chute pitch wing knob (c). Pivot the upper
chute assembly (d) upward or downward. Retighten the chute
pitch wing knob once the desired position has been achieved
(Figure 22).
a
Figure 22
LOWER CHUTE ROTATION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Direction: Squeeze the control lever (a) against the control
handle (b). Turn the lower chute rotation control to rotate the
chute assembly (c) right or left. Release the control lever at
desired position (Figure 23).
Pitch: loosen the chute pitch wing knob (d). Pivot the upper
chute assembly (e) upward or downward. Retighten the chute
pitch wing knob once the desired position has been achieved
(Figure 23).
a
b
Figure 23
OPERATION
UPPER 2-WAY CHUTE ROTATION CONTROL WITH REMOTE
PITCH CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Direction: Depress the button and turn the upper chute rotation
control (a) to rotate the chute assembly to the left or right.
Release the button at desired position. (Figure 24).
Pitch: To increase the angle/distance snow is blown, pull up/back
on the chute pitch control (c). To decrease the angle/distance
snow is blown, push down/forward on the chute pitch control
(Figure 24).
a
c
Clearing a Clogged Chute Assembly
Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly.
Shut OFF engine and remain behind handles until all
moving parts have stopped before using the clean-out
tool to clear the chute assembly.
Hand contact with the rotating auger inside the chute assembly
is the most common cause of injury associated with snow
blowers. Never use your hand to clean out the chute assembly.
To clear the chute:
1. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF.
d
2. Remove safety key or disconnect spark plug wire.
3. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller or auger has stopped
rotating.
b
IMPORTANT: Always use a clean-out tool (Part No. 931-2643),
c
not your hands. Refer to the separate supplement for clean-out
tool ordering information.
e
c
d
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a
c
Figure 24
WARNING
d
b