MTD E600E - Manual (Page 12)

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10. 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.
11. Repeat step 10 until engine starts.
12. As engine warms up and begins to operate
evenly, rotate choke knob slowly to OFF posi-
tion. If engine falters, return to FULL choke, then
slowly move to OFF position.
Figure 18
Electric Starter: (If Equipped)
WARNING: The electric starter is
equipped with a three-wire power cord
and plug, and is designed to operate on
120 volt AC household current. It must
be properly grounded at all times to
avoid the possibility of electric shock
which may cause injury to the operator.
Follow all instructions carefully. Determine that your
house wiring is a three wire grounded system. Ask a
licensed electrician if you are not certain. If your
house wiring system is not a three-wire grounded
system, do not use this electric starter under any
conditions. If your system is grounded and a three-
hole receptacle is not available at the point your
starter will normally be used, one should be installed
by a licensed electrician.
When connecting the power cord, always connect
cord to starter on engine first, then plug the other
end into a three-hole grounded receptacle.
When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug
the end from the three-hole grounded receptacle
first.
1. Rotate choke knob to OFF position. Do not
prime engine.
2. Connect power cord to switch box on engine.
Plug the other end of power cord into a three-
hole, grounded 12-volt AC receptacle.
3. Push starter button to crank engine. See Figure
18. As you crank the engine, move choke knob
to FULL choke position. (cold engine start)
4. When engine starts, release starter button, and
move choke gradually to OFF. If engine falters,
move choke immediately to FULL and then grad-
ually to OFF.
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 spin-
ning 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 two or three times. Pulling the starter
rope will produce a loud clattering sound,
which is not harmful to the engine or starter.
3. To stop engine, move throttle control to “stop” or
“off” position.
4. Remove the ignition key. Do not turn key. Dis-
connect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
to prevent accidental starting while equipment is
unattended.
NOTE: Do not lose the ignition key. Keep it in a
safe place. Engine will not start without the ignition
key.
5. 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.
TO ENGAGE DRIVE
1. With the engine running near top speed, move
shift lever into one of the five FORWARD posi-
tions or two 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.
Switch Box
Spark
Plug
Starter Button
Rope Starter
Handle
Ignition
Key
Choke Primer
Throttle
Control
(Optional)