Controls And Features - MTD 600-Series L Style Operator's Manual

Controls a nd Features
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F
Drive Control
Shift Lever
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Chute Directional Control
Auger Control
Chute Assembly
\\ Oil Fill
\
Gas Cap
\
Heated Grips_
Clean Out
Tool
'\
Augers
Muffler RecoU Starter
\ Handle
Primer
ignition
Key
/
Throttle
Control
Choke
Control Electric Start
Button
Skid Shoe Oil Drain
Electric Starter Outlet
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Figure 4=1
Snow thrower controls and features are described below and
ChokeControl
illustrated in Fig. 4-1.
The choke control is found on the rear of
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Shift Lever
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the engine and is activated by rotating
the knob clockwise. Activating the choke
The shift lever is located in the right side of the 5 control closes the choke plate on the
handle panel and is used to determine ground carburetor and aids in starting the engine.
speed and direction of travel. 4
Ignition Key
Forward 3
There are six forward (F) speeds. Position one (1) is The ignition key is a safety device. It must |
the slowest and position six (6) is the fastest. 2 be fully inserted in order for the engine to
Reverse t
start. Remove the ignition key when the
F 1 snow thrower is not in use. _11_ 0
There are two reverse (R) speeds. One (1) is the Note: Do not turn the ignition key in an
slower and two (2) is the faster, attempt to start the engine. Doing so may
R 1 cause it to break.
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