MTD 614E - Manual (Page 11)

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If your unit is not equipped with a lamp, contact
Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for
information regarding price and availability. Snow Thrower Model Electric Light Kit
664G OEM-390-255
NOTE: The engines found on snow thrower models
614E and S644E are NOT equipped with an alternator
and therefore can NOT accept a light kit.
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
Figure 16
WARNING: Read, understand, and
follow all instructions and warnings on
the machine and in this manual before
operating.
Shift Lever
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 positions
Run engine with throttle in the fast position. Use the
shift lever to determine ground speed. See Figure 16.
Forward
There are five forward speeds on this snow thrower.
Position one (1) is the slowest and position five (5) is
the fastest.
Reverse
Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds. R1 is
the slower, while R2 is the faster of the two.
NOTE: Model 614, 644, and 664, has five forward
positions and two reverse.
Auger Drive Control
The auger drive control is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the control grip to engage the augers.
Release to stop the snow throwing action.
Traction Control
The traction control is located on the right handle.
Squeeze the traction control grip to engage the wheel
drive. Release to stop.
Chute Directional Control
The chute directional control is located on left side of
the snow thrower. See Figure 16.
To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn
chute directional control as follows:
Choke
Primer
Recoil
Starter
Handle
Ignition
Key
Throttle
Control
Model 664 Shown
Traction
Drive Clutch
Auger
Drive Clutch
Shift
Lever
Skid Shoe
Auger
Discharge
Chute
Oil Fill
Gas Cap
Chute Directional
Control
Clean-out
Tool
Closed
Open
Fuel Shut-Off Valve