MTD E662E - Manual (Page 13)

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6. When engine starts, release starter button, and
move choke gradually to OFF. If engine falters,
move choke immediately to FULL and then
gradually to OFF.
7. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until engine starts. If
engine fails to start, repeat steps 5, 6, and 7 until
engine starts.
8. As engine warms up and begins to operate
evenly, rotate choke knob slowly to OFF
position. If engine falters, return to FULL choke,
then slowly move to OFF position.
Recoil Starter.
1. Make certain the auger control and traction
control clutch grips are in the disengaged
(released) position.
2. Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert
ignition key into slot. Refer to Figure 20. Be
certain it snaps into place. Do not turn key.
3. Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold
engine start).
If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position
instead of FULL.
4. Push primer button two or three times. Refer to
Figure 20. If engine is warm, push primer button
once only.
NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button
when pushing. Additional priming may be necessary
for first start if temperature is below 15
o
F.
5. Grasp starter handle (refer to Figure 20) and pull
rope out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let
rope rewind slowly.
6. Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle
to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while
keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.
7. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until engine starts. If
engine fails to start, repeat steps 5, 6 and 7 until
engine starts.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to
help dry off any moisture on the engine.
2. To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter,
proceed as follows.
Electric Starter:
Connect power cord to switch box on engine, then to
120 volt AC receptacle. With the engine running,
push starter button and spin the starter for several
seconds. The unusual sound made by spinning the
starter will not harm engine or starter. Disconnect
the power cord from receptacle first, and then from
switch box.
Recoil Starter:
With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid,
continuous full arm stroke three or four times. Pulling
the starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound,
which is not harmful to the engine or starter.
3. To stop engine, remove the ignition key. Do not
turn key. Disconnect the spark plug wire from
the spark plug to prevent accidental starting
while equipment is unattended.
NOTE: Do not lose ignition key. Keep it in a safe
place. Engine will not start without the ignition key.
4. Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor
cover in the area of the control levers. Also,
move control levers back and forth several
times. Leave throttle control lever in the STOP or
OFF position. Leave choke control in the FULL
choke position.
TO ENGAGE DRIVE/AUGER
1. With the engine running near top speed, move
shift lever into one of the FORWARD or
REVERSE positions. Select a speed appropriate
for the snow conditions that exist. Use the
slower speeds until you are familiar with the
operation of the snow thrower.
2. Squeeze the left hand auger control clutch to
engage auger.
3. While the left hand auger control clutch is
engaged, engage the right hand traction control
clutch.
NOTE: NEVER move shift lever without first
releasing the drive clutch.
TIRE CHAINS (OPTIONAL)
Use tire chains when extra traction is necessary.
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: Temperature of muffler and
surrounding areas may exceed 150
o
F.
Avoid these areas.
• For most efficient snow removal, remove
snow immediately after it falls.
• Discharge snow downwind whenever
possible. Slightly overlap each previous
swath.