MTD E663G manual Operating Your Snow Thrower

Fuel Shut-off Valve

The fuel shut-off valve, located

Closed

under fuel tank, controls fuel flow

from the tank. Always make certain Open it is in the Open (vertical) position

before attempting to start the engine.

Throttle Control

The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine.

Safety Ignition Key

The safety ignition key must be fully inserted in the switch before the unit will start. Remove the ignition key when snow thrower is not in use.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT attempt to turn the key.

Primer

Choke

Rope

Ignition KeyStarter

ThrottleHandle

Control

Figure 7

SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER

Gas And Oil Fill-up

IMPORTANT: Although your snow thrower comes shipped with oil already in the engine, you MUST check the engine oil level as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit BEFORE starting the engine for the first time. Read instructions carefully

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

WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, with engine running or while engine is hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.

Electric Starter

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 be injurious 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 cord, always unplug the end from the three-hole grounded receptacle first.

To Start Engine

IMPORTANT: If unit shows any sign of motion (traction or augers) with the controls disengaged, shut engine off immediately. Readjust as instructed under the heading Final Adjustments in Section 3 of this manual.

•Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.

•Make certain the fuel shut-off valve is in the open (vertical) position.

•Make certain that both the auger control and the traction control are in the disengaged (released) position.

•Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert ignition key into slot. See Figure 7. Be certain it snaps into place. Do not turn the key.

•Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold engine start). If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position instead of FULL.

•Electric Start Only: Connect power cord to switch box on engine. Plug the other end of power cord into a three-hole, grounded 120 volt AC receptacle.

•Recoil Start Only: Push primer button two or three times when using recoil starter. If engine is warm, push primer button once only. See Figure 7.

NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button when pushing. Additional priming may be necessary for first

start if temperature is below 15oF.

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