Section 6: Controls; Shift Lever - MTD E602E, E642E, E642F, E662E, E662H, 614E, E644E, E644F, E6A4E Operator's Manual

SECTION 6: CONTROLS

THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regu-
lates the speed of the engine. See Figure 20.
SAFETY IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition key must be inserted in the switch before
the unit will start. Remove the ignition key when
snow thrower is not in use.
FUEL SHUT-OFF
VALVE
The fuel shut-off valve,
located under fuel tank,
controls fuel flow from
tank. (If equipped)
See Figure 19.
Ignition
Key
Choke
Throttle
Figure 20

SHIFT LEVER

(See Figure 21 for Model 602, 642 and 662. See
Figure 22 for Models 614, 644, 664, and 6A4)
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
position. Use the shift lever to determine ground
speed.
Forward—Five forward speeds: position one (1) is
the slowest; position five (5) is the fastest.
Reverse—One reverse (R) speed.
NOTE:
Model 614, 644, 664, and 6A4 has five
forward positions and two reverse.
AUGER CONTROL CLUTCH
(See Figure 21 for Model 602, 642 and 662. See
Figure 22 for Models 614, 644, 664, and 6A4)
The auger control clutch is located on the left
handle. Squeeze the auger control clutch against the
handle to engage the augers. Release to stop the
snow throwing action.
Closed
Open
Figure 19
Starter
Handle
Primer
TRACTION CONTROL CLUTCH
(See Figure 21 for Model 602, 642 and 662. See
Figure 22 for Models 614, 644, 664, and 6A4)
The traction control clutch is located on the right
handle. Squeeze the traction control clutch to
engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.
CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
(See Figure 21 for Model 602, 642 and 662. See
Figure 22 for Models 614, 644, 664, and 6A4)
The chute directional control is located on left hand
side of the snow thrower.
To change the direction in which snow is thrown,
turn chute directional control as follows:
Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
Auger
Control
Clutch
Chute
Directional Control
Models 602, 642 and 662
Auger
Control
Clutch
Chute
Directional Control
Models 614, 644, 664, and 6A4
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Traction
Control
Clutch
Shift
Lever
Figure 21
Traction
Control
Clutch
Shift
Lever
Figure 22