MTD E600E - Manual (Page 11)

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CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
The chute directional control is located on left hand
side of the snow thrower. See Figure 14.
To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn
chute directional control as follows:
1. Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
2. Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regu-
lates the speed of the engine. See Figure 16.
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 15.
Figure 16
BEFORE STARTING
WARNING: Observe all Warning Labels
on the snow thrower prior to use. See
Figure 2
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.
Never fill fuel tank with engine running or
while engine is hot. Do not smoke when
filling fuel tank.
TO START ENGINE
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make cer-
tain 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 17.
Figure 17
2. Make certain the fuel cutoff valve is in the OPEN
(vertical) position.
3. Make certain the auger and traction controls are
in the disengaged (released) position.
4. Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert
ignition key into slot. Be certain it snaps into
place. Do not turn key. See Figure 18.
Note: Engine will not start unless ignition key is
inserted into ignition slot in carburetor cover. Do
not turn ignition key.
Recoil Starter:
5. Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold
engine start).
6. If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position
instead of FULL.
7. Push primer button three or four times for cold
engine start.
8. 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 degrees Fahr-
enheit.
9. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly,
until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind
slowly.
Figure 15
Closed
Open
Choke
Primer
Ignition
Key Throttle
Control
Rope Starter
Handle
Metal Loop
on Spark
Plug Wire
Rubber Boot