MTD 664G, 644E manual Know Your Snow Thrower, Shift Lever, Auger Drive Control, Traction Control

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If your unit is not equipped with a lamp, contact Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for information regarding price and availability.

Snow Thrower Model

Electric Light Kit

664G

OEM-390-255

NOTE: The engines found on snow thrower models 614E and S644E are NOT equipped with an alternator and therefore can NOT accept a light kit.

SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

 

Traction

Shift

 

 

 

Drive Clutch

Auger

 

 

 

Lever

 

 

 

 

Drive Clutch

 

 

 

 

Clean-out

 

 

 

 

Tool

 

Gas Cap

 

Chute Directional

 

 

 

Discharge

Oil Fill

 

Control

Chute

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choke

Primer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recoil

 

 

 

 

Starter

 

 

 

 

Handle

 

 

 

 

Closed

 

 

Skid Shoe

Ignition

Throttle

 

 

Key

Auger

 

 

 

Control

 

 

 

Open

 

 

Model 664 Shown

 

Fuel Shut-Off Valve

Figure 16

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

Shift Lever

The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel. The shift lever may be moved into one of six positions. Run engine with throttle in the fast positions Run engine with throttle in the fast position. Use the shift lever to determine ground speed. See Figure 16.

Forward

There are five forward speeds on this snow thrower. Position one (1) is the slowest and position five (5) is the fastest.

Reverse

Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds. R1 is the slower, while R2 is the faster of the two.

NOTE: Model 614, 644, and 664, has five forward positions and two reverse.

Auger Drive Control

The auger drive control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control grip to engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action.

Traction Control

The traction control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the traction control grip to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.

Chute Directional Control

The chute directional control is located on left side of the snow thrower. See Figure 16.

To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute directional control as follows:

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Training Important Safe Operation PracticesMaintenance and Storage Contents of Hardware Pack Boxed Units Crate Assembling Your Snow ThrowerUnpacking Loose Parts Boxed UnitAssembly Crated Unit Attaching Handle AssemblyAttaching Shift Rod Hardware D Attaching Clutch Cables Attaching the Chute Assembly Hardware FAttaching The Chute Directional Control Traction Control Know Your Snow ThrowerShift Lever Auger Drive ControlOperating Your Snow Thrower Recoil Starter To Stop EngineTo Engage Drive To Engage AugersOperating Tips Chute Clean-Out ToolDrift Cutters If Equipped Traction Control and Shift Lever Making AdjustmentsSkid Shoes Chute AssemblyAdjusting Shift Rod Auger ControlLubrication Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerDrive Wheels Shave Plate and Skid Shoes Servicing Your Snow ThrowerEngine Auger Belts Belt Removal and ReplacementAugers Drive Belt Friction Wheel RubberOff-Season Storage Trouble Possible Causes Corrective Action Trouble Shooting GuideModels 614E, 644E, & 664G Part Description Models 614E, 644E, & 664GModels 614E, 644E, & 664G Jam Lock Nut 3/8-24 Compression Spring 736-0105 Drive Clutch Cable Auger Clutch Wheels Models 614E, 644E, & 664G Models 614E 1615 Models 644E & 664GSize Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

664G, 644E specifications

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