Know Your Snow Thrower - MTD 644E Operator's Manual

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SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
Traction
Drive Clutch
Discharge
Oil Fill
Chute
Auger
WARNING:
follow all instructions and warnings on
the machine and in this manual before
operating.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located in the center of the handle
panel. The shift lever may be moved into one of six
positions. Run engine with throttle in the fast positions
Run engine with throttle in the fast position. Use the
shift lever to determine ground speed. See Figure 16.
Forward
There are five forward speeds on this snow thrower.
Position one (1) is the slowest and position five (5) is
the fastest.
Reverse
Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds. R1 is
the slower, while R2 is the faster of the two.
Gas Cap
Skid Shoe
Model 664 Shown
Read, understand, and
Snow Thrower Model
664G
NOTE:
The engines found on snow thrower models
614E and S644E are NOT equipped with an alternator
and therefore can NOT accept a light kit.
Shift
Auger
Lever
Drive Clutch
Chute Directional
Control
Choke
Ignition
Key
Figure 16
NOTE:
Model 614, 644, and 664, has five forward
positions and two reverse.
Auger Drive Control
The auger drive control is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the control grip to engage the augers.
Release to stop the snow throwing action.
Traction Control
The traction control is located on the right handle.
Squeeze the traction control grip to engage the wheel
drive. Release to stop.
Chute Directional Control
The chute directional control is located on left side of
the snow thrower. See Figure 16.
To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn
chute directional control as follows:
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Electric Light Kit
OEM-390-255
Primer
Closed
Throttle
Control
Open
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Clean-out
Tool
Recoil
Starter
Handle