MTD E600E - Manual (Page 10)

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Figure 13
It is not recommended that you operate this snow
thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily
picked up and thrown by the auger causing an injury
or damage to the snow thrower.
TIRE PRESSURE (Pneumatic Tires)
The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes.
Check tire pressure and reduce to 15 to 20 psi.
NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires,
the unit may pull to one side or the other .
SECTION 6: OPERATION
OPERATING CONTROLS
Figure 14
SHIFT LEVER
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 posi-
tion. Use the shift lever to determine ground speed.
See Figure 14.
Forward - There are six speeds. Position number
one (1) is the slowest. Position number six (6) is the
fastest.
Reverse - There two reverse (R) speeds. “R” closest
to the operator (all the way back) is the faster of the
two.
AUGER CONTROL
The auger control is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the control to engage the augers. Release
to stop the snow throwing action. (Traction control
must also be released.) See Figure 14.
TRACTION / AUGER CONTROL LOCK
The traction control is located on the right handle.
Squeeze the control to engage the wheel drive.
Release to stop.
This same control also locks the auger control so you
can turn the chute control without interrupting the
snow throwing process. If the auger control is
engaged with the traction control engaged, the opera-
tor can release the auger control (on the left handle)
and the augers will remain engaged. Release the
traction control to stop both the augers and wheel
drive (auger control must also be released).
See Figure 14.
Skid
Shoes
Carriage
Bolts
Hex Nuts
AUGER CONTROL
6
1
2
F
3
4
5
R2
R
CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
CLOCKWISE TO DISCHARGE LEFT
COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO DISCHARGE RIGHT
R1
TRACTION
CONTROL
Chute
Directional
Control
Shift
Lever
Auger
Control Traction / Auger
Control Lock