Operating Tips - MTD H660G Operator's Manual

Auger Control
Lever
"Z"
Fitting
Jam Nut
Make Sure Cable
Is Straight
Figure 9
• Repeat Auger Control Test to verify proper
adjustment has been achieved.
Chute Clean-Out Tool
The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the
rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip (Refer to
Figure 7). If the discharge chute becomes clogged
during operation, proceed as follows to safely clean the
chute and chute opening:
1. Release both the Auger Control Lever and the
Traction/Auger Control Lock Lever.
2. Stop the engine by removing the ignition key.
3. Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which
secures it to the rear of the auger housing.
4. Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to
remove any snow and ice in the discharge chute.
WARNING:
clogged discharge chute. Shut off engine and
remain behind handles until all moving parts
have stopped before unclogging.
5. Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on
the rear of the auger housing, re-start the engine.
6. While standing in the operator's position (behind
the snow thrower), engage the auger clutch lever
for a few seconds to clear any remaining snow or
ice from the discharge chute before continuing to
clear snow.
Tire Chains
(Optional Equipment)
Tire chains may be used whenever extra traction is
needed. Contact Customer Support as instructed on
page 2 for information regarding price and availability.
Handle
Panel
Never use your hand to clear a
Drift Cutters
(Optional Equipment)
Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow
thrower in heavy drift conditions.
On models so equipped, drift cutters are assembled to
the auger housing inverted. Remove the carriage bolts
by unthreading the hex nuts which secure them, and
reinstall the drift cutters in their proper position before
operating the snow thrower. See Figure 10.
Drift
Cutter
Carriage Screws/
Hex Nuts
If your unit is not equipped with drift cutters, contact
Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for
information regarding price and availability.
Snow Thrower Model
All models

Operating Tips

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
as the engine will not develop full power until it reaches
operating temperature.
WARNING:
surrounding areas become hot and can cause
a burn. Do not touch.
• Discharge snow downwind whenever possible.
Slightly overlap each previous path.
• Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the scraper bar for
normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted
upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward
when using on gravel or crushed rock.
• Avoid possible starter freeze-up. Clean the snow
thrower thoroughly after each use.
10
Figure 10
Drift Cutter Kit
OEM-390-679
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