Know Your Snow Thrower - MTD E600E Operator's Manual

Hairpin
-Shift Rod
Shift Arm
Assembly
Clip
Figure 12
LampWiring(IfEquipped)
NOTE: A lamp is an optional feature of some model
snow throwers. It is NOT standard equipment. On
models so equipped, a lamp will either be installed on
the dash panel at the factory OR packaged separately
as a Kit within the carton, depending on the model.
If so equipped, wrap the wire from the lamp down
the right handle until the wire can be plugged into
the alternator lead wire located under the fuel tank.
See Figure 13. Lamp wire must not interfere with
any controls or cables.
Lower Handle
Lamp Wire
Alternator Lead
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Figure 13
If your unit is not equipped with a lamp, contact
Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for
information regarding price and availability.
Snow Thrower Model Electric Light Kit
E600E, E640E, E640F, E640G, OEM-390-255
E6COF, E660F, & E660G
NOTE: The engine found on snow thrower models
$610E & $640F is NOT equipped with an alternator
and therefore can NOT accept a light kit.
GasandOil
After assembly, service engine with gasoline, and
check oil level as instructed in the engine manual.
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR SNOWTHROWER
,_ WARNING: Be familiar with all controls
and their proper operation. Know how to stop
the machine and disengage them quickly.
ShiftLever
The shift lever is located in the center of the handle
panel. The shift lever may be moved into one of eight
positions. Run engine with throttle in the fast position.
Use the shift lever to determine ground speed.
Forward: There are six speeds. Position one (1) is the
slowest. Position six (6) is the fastest.
Reverse: There are two reverse (R) speeds R1 and R2.
The "R2" closest to the operator (all the way back) is the
faster of the two.
Auger/Traction Control
The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze
the control to engage the augers; release to stop the
augers. The traction control must also be released.
The traction control is located on the right handle.
Squeeze the control to engage the wheel drive.
Release to stop.
Traction/ Auger Control Lock
This same control also locks the auger control so you
can turn the chute directional control without
interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger
control is engaged with the traction control engaged,
the operator can release the auger control (on the left
handle) and the augers will remain engaged. Release
the traction control to stop both the augers and wheel
drive (auger control must also be released).
ChuteDirectional Control
The chute directional control is located on left hand side
of the snow thrower.To change the direction in which
snow is thrown, rotate chute directional control as
follows:
• Clockwise to discharge to the left.
• Counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
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