MTD 6FE manual Know Your Snow Thrower

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SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

Drive Control

Shift Lever

 

 

Auger Control

Electric Starter Button

Engine Controls

Gas Cap

Recoil Starter

Oil Fill

Handle

 

Electric Starter Outlet

Chute Assembly

Primer

 

Clean-out

 

Tool

Ignition

 

Key

 

Chute Directional

 

Control

 

Choke

 

Control

 

Throttle

 

Control

Augers

Skid Shoe

 

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

NOTE: For detailed starting instructions and more information on all engine controls, refer to the Tecumseh Engines manual packed separately and Starting The Engine on page 10 of this manual.

Shift Lever

The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel. Place the shift lever into any of eight positions to control the direction of travel and ground speed.

Forward

There are six forward (F) speeds. Position one (1) is the slowest and position six (6) is the fastest.

Reverse

There are two reverse (R) speeds. One (1) is the slower and two (2) is the faster.

Gas Cap

Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tank.

Choke Control

The choke control is found on the rear of the engine and is activated by rotating the knob clockwise. Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine.

Throttle Control

The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when pushed down completely.

Primer

Depressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine’s carburetor to aid in cold-weather starting.

Oil Fill

Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Preparation Important Safe Operation PracticesTraining Maintenance & Storage OperationYour Responsibility Do not modify engineAssembling Your Snow Thrower Securing the HandleAttaching the Chute Assembly and Directional Control Tire PressureKnow Your Snow Thrower Clean-Out Tool Chute AssemblyAuger Control Drive ControlOperating Your Snow Thrower Before Starting Gas & Oil Fill-UpStarting The Engine Recoil StarterStopping The Engine To Engage DriveTo Engage Augers Auger Control TestChute Clean-Out Tool Operating TipsDrift Cutters on models so equipped Drift Cutter KitShift Rod Adjustment Tire PressureChute Bracket Adjustment Shave Plate and Skid Shoes EngineLubrication Auger Belt Replacement Drive Belt Replacement Friction Wheel Removal OFF-SEASON Storage Trouble Shooting Guide Trouble Possible Causes Corrective ActionPage Parts List Styles E & F 457 48 57 Sales E & F Styles E & F 634-04144 13 x 634-04151 MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for