MTD E614E Controls, Fuel SHUT-OFF Valve, Auger Drive Clutch, Traction Drive Clutch, Chute Crank

Adjusting The Skid Shoes

The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted by adjusting the skid shoes.

1.Place skid shoes in the low position to remove snow close to the ground. Place skid shoes in a higher position to remove snow from uneven ground. See Figure 19.

2.Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to desired position. Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes. Retighten nuts and bolts securely.

Skid

Shoe

Low Position

High Position

Hex Nuts

Carriage Bolts

Figure 19

WARNING: It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by the auger causing an injury and/or damage to the snow thrower.

SECTION 6: CONTROLS

THROTTLE CONTROL (See Figure 21)

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

SAFETY IGNITION SWITCH (See Figure 21)

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

SHIFT LEVER See Figure 22 for Models 642 and 662. See Figure 23 for Model 614, 644, 664) 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 position. Use the shift lever to determine ground speed.

Forward—Five forward speeds: position one (1) is the slowest; position five (5) is the fastest.

FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE

The fuel shut-off valve, located under fuel tank, controls fuel flow from tank. (If equipped)

Closed

Open

Figure 20

Starter

Handle

Reverse—One reverse (R) speed.

NOTE: Model 614, 644, 664 has seven positions.

AUGER DRIVE CLUTCH

(See Figure 22 for Models 642 and 662. See Figure 23 for Model 614, 644, 664)

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

TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH

(See Figure 22 for Models 642 and 662. See Figure 23 for Model 614, 644, 664)

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

CHUTE CRANK

Ignition
Key	Primer
Choke	Throttle

Figure 21

(See Figure 22 for Models 642 and 662. See Figure 23 for Model 614, 644, 664)

The chute crank is located on left hand side of the snow thrower.

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

Crank clockwise to discharge to the left

Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.

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