Controls & Features - MTD 600 series Operator's Manual

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