Operating Your Snow Thrower | MTD E740F instruction

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 auger housing and the method of track operation. Move the lever to the right, then forward or backward to one of the three positions. See Figure 13.

Transport: Raises the front end of the snow thrower for easy transport. Using proper caution, this position may also be used on many gravel driveways to clear snow while leaving 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.

		Track Lock
		Lever
	Packed
	Snow
	Normal	Transport
	Snow	Transport
	Snow

Figure 13

SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER

Before Starting

WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.

•Make certain the fuel cutoff valve is in the OPEN (vertical position). See Figure 12.

•Make certain the auger and drive clutch levers are in the disengaged (released) position.

•Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert ignition key into slot. See Figure 12. Be certain it snaps into place. Do not turn key.

Gas And Oil Fill-up

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully.

WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes an other sources of ignition.

•A plastic cup is provided inside the fuel fill opening on the fuel tank. Remove and discard this cup before filling up the tank. Use the separate fuel tank cap to close after fill-up.

To Start Engine

NOTE: If unit shows any sign of motion (drive or augers) with the clutch grips disengaged, shut engine off immediately. Readjust as instructed in the Final Adjustments in the Assembly Section.

•Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal loop on end of the spark plug wire (inside the boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.

NOTE: Engine will not start unless ignition key is inserted into ignition slot in carburetor cover.

Electric Starter

•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.

WARNING: The electric starter is equipped with a grounded three-wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current. It must be used with a properly grounded three-prong receptacle at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Follow all instructions carefully prior to operating the electric starter.

•If your home electrical system is grounded, but a three-hole receptacle is not available, one should be installed by a licensed electrician before using the electric starter.

•If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, proceed as follows:

•Rotate choke knob to OFF position and do not prime engine.