MTD 6DE Know Your Snow Thrower, Shift Lever, Gas Cap, Choke Control, Throttle Control, Primer

SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

Drive Control
	Auger Control
Electric Starter Button	Engine Controls
Gas Cap
	Recoil Starter
Oil Fill
	Handle
	Electric Starter Outlet
Chute Assembly	Shift Lever
	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 between the lower handle, behind the engine. Place the shift lever into any of seven positions to control the direction of travel and ground speed.

Forward

There are five forward (F) speeds. Position one (1) is the slowest and position five (5) 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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