MTD E644E - Manual (Page 12)

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Figure 22 Figure 23
SECTION 7: OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING
WARNING: Observe all Warning Labels
on the snow thrower prior to use. See
Figure 1.
Your snow thrower is shipped with oil; however,
you must check the oil level before operating. Be
careful not to overfill.
The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety.
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Service the
engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your snow thrower.
Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank
indoors, with engine running or while
engine is hot. Do not smoke when filling
fuel tank.
TO START ENGINE
NOTE: If unit shows any sign of motion (drive or
augers) with the clutch grips disengaged, shut
engine off immediately. Readjust as instructed in the
Final Adjustments section of SECTION 5:
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make
certain the metal loop on end of the spark plug
wire (inside the boot) is fastened securely over
the metal tip on the spark plug. See Figure 24.
2. Make certain the fuel cutoff valve is in the OPEN
(vertical) position. See Figure 20.
Figure 24
3. Make certain the auger and drive clutch levers
are in the disengaged (released) position.
4. Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert
ignition key into slot. See Figure 21. Be certain it
snaps into place. Do not turn key.
Electric Starter: (If Equipped)
WARNING: The electric starter is
equipped with a three-wire power cord
and plug, and is designed to operate on
120 volt AC household current. It must
be properly grounded at all times to
avoid the possibility of electric shock
which may be injurious to the operator.
Follow all instructions carefully. If the
house wiring system is not a three-wire
grounded system, do not use this
electric starter under any conditions.
Chute
Crank
Auger
Drive
Clutch
Traction
Drive
Clutch
Shift
Lever
Models 642 and 662
Shift
Lever
Chute
Crank
Auger
Drive
Clutch
Traction Drive
Clutch
Models 614, 644, 664, and 6A4
ENGINE WILL NOT START
UNLESS IGNITION KEY IS IN-
SERTED INTO IGNITION
SLOT IN CARBURETOR
COVER. DO NOT TURN IGNI-
TION KEY.
Metal Loop
on Spark
Plug Wire
Rubber Boot