MTD 640 manual Know Your Snow Thrower, Operating Controls

SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

WARNING: Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.

Traction / Auger Control Lock

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

Operating Controls

Traction/Auger

Control Lock

Shift

Lever

Discharge

Chute

Auger Control

This same control also locks the auger control so you can turn the chute directional control without interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger control is engaged with the traction control engaged, the operator can release the auger control (on the left handle) and the augers will remain engaged. Release the traction control to stop both the augers and wheel drive (auger control must also be released).

Chute Directional Control

The chute directional control is located on left hand side of the snow thrower.To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute directional control as follows:

•Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.

•Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.

Chute

Directional

Control

Auger

Throttle Control

The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine. See Figure 7.

Ignition Key

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

Fuel Shut-off Valve (If equipped)

The fuel shut-off valve, located under fuel tank, controls fuel flow from tank. See Figure 7.

Figure 6

Shift Lever

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

Forward: There are six speeds. Position one (1) is the slowest. Position six (6) is the fastest.

Reverse: There are two reverse (R) speeds R1 and R2. The “R2” closest to the operator (all the way back) is the faster of the two.

Auger Control

The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control to engage the augers; release to stop the augers. Remember that traction control must also be released.

	Spark Plug
Choke		Primer
			Recoil Starter
			Handle

Ignition
Key	Closed

Throttle

Control

Open

Fuel Shut-Off Valve

Figure 7

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