MTD E740 - Manual (Page 10)

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SECTION 6: CONTROLS
Figure 14
SHIFT LEVER (See figure 14)
The shift lever is located in the center
of the handle panel. The shift lever may
be moved into one of eight positions.
Run engine with throttle in the fast
position. Use the shift lever to
determine ground speed.
Forward— one of six speeds. Position
number one (1) is the slowest. Position
number six (6) is the fastest.
Reverse— two reverse (R) speeds. “R”
closest to the operator (all the way
back) is the faster of the two.
AUGER DRIVE CLUTCH
(See figure 14)
The auger drive clutch is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the auger drive clutch against the handle
to engage the augers. Release to stop the snow
throwing action.
(Traction drive clutch must also
be released.)
TRACTION DRIVE/AUGER CLUTCH LOCK
(See figure 14)
The traction drive clutch is located on the right
handle. Squeeze the traction drive clutch to engage
the wheel drive. Release to stop.
This same lever also locks the auger clutch so you
can turn the chute crank without interrupting the
snow throwing process. If the auger drive clutch is
engaged with the traction drive clutch engaged, the
operator can release the auger drive clutch (on the
left handle) and the augers will remain engaged.
Release the traction drive clutch to stop both the
augers and wheel drive
(auger drive clutch must
also be released) .
CHUTE CRANK (See figure 14)
The chute crank is located on left hand side of the
snow thrower.
To change the direction in which snow is thrown,
turn chute crank as follows:
1.
Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
2. Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
LEFT AND RIGHT TRACK CONTROLS
The left and right track controls are located on the
underside of the handles and are used to assist in
steering your snow thrower. See figure 14. Squeeze
the right track control when turning right, squeeze
the left control when turning left. Operate your snow
thrower in open areas until you become familiar with
these controls.
TRACK LOCK LEVER
The track lock lever is located on the right side of
the snow thrower and is used to select the position
of the housing and the method of track operation.
See figure 15. Move the lever to the right, then
forward or backward to one of the three positions.
Transport— Raises the front end of the snow
thrower for easy transport. May also be used on
gravel driveways to clear snow and leave gravel
undisturbed.
Normal Snow— Allows the tracks to be suspended
independently for continuous ground contact.
Packed Snow— Locks the front end of the snow
thrower down to the ground for hard-packed or icy
snow conditions.
Figure 15
Chute
Crank
Auger
Drive
Clutch
Left
Track
Control
Traction
Drive/
Auger
Clutch
Lock
Shift
Lever
Right
Track
Control
Track
Lock Lever
Packed
Snow
Transport
Normal
Snow