MTD 614E 644E 664G Snow Blower Owners Manual

To Stop Engine
WARNING: The optional electric starter
is  equipped  with  a  grounded  three-wire
power cord and plug, and is designed to
operate on 120 volt AC household current.
It must be used with a properly grounded
three-prong receptacle at all times to avoid
the possibility of electric shock. Follow all
instructions  carefully  prior   to  operating
the electric starter.
Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to
help dry off any moisture on the engine.
To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter,
proceed as follows:
Electric Starter (If equipped)
Connect power cord to switch box on engine, then
to 120 volt AC receptacle. With the engine running,
push starter button and spin the starter for several
seconds. The unusual sound made by spinning the
starter will not harm engine or starter. Disconnect
the power cord from receptacle first, and then from
switch box.
If your home electrical system is grounded, but
a three-hole receptacle is not available, one should
be installed by a licensed electrician before using
the electric starter.
If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle,
proceed as follows:
Recoil Starter
With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid,
Connect power cord to switch box on engine. Plug
the other end of power cord into a three-prong 120-
volt, grounded, AC receptacle.
Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold
engine start). If engine is warm, place choke in OFF
position instead of FULL.
Push primer button two or three times for cold
engine start, making sure to cover vent hole in
primer button when pushing. DO NOT use primer to
restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.
Push starter button to start engine.
When engine starts, release starter button and
move choke gradually to OFF. If engine falters,
move choke immediately to FULL and then
gradually to OFF.
continuous full arm stroke three or four times.
Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clattering
sound, which is not harmful to engine or starter.
To stop engine, move throttle control to “stop” or
“off” position.
Remove the ignition key. Do not turn key.
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
to prevent accidental starting while equipment is
unattended.
NOTE:  Do  not  lose  ignition  key.  Keep  it  in  a  safe
place. Engine will not start without the ignition key.
Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor
cover in the area of the control levers. Also, move
control levers back and forth several times.
When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug
from the three-prong receptacle first and then from
the snow thrower.
To Engage Drive
Recoil Starter
With the engine running near top speed, move shift
lever into one of the five FORWARD positions or
two REVERSE positions. Select a speed
appropriate for the snow conditions that exist. Use
the slower speeds until you are familiar with the
operation of the snow thrower.
Squeeze the auger control grip and the augers will
turn. Release it and the augers will stop.
Squeeze traction control grip and the snow thrower
will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.
NEVER move shift lever without releasing drive
clutch.
Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold
engine start). If engine is warm, place choke in OFF
position instead of FULL.
Push primer button two or three times for cold
engine start. DO NOT use primer to restart a warm
engine after a short shutdown.
NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button when
pushing. Additional priming may be necessary for first
start if temperature is below 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly, until
it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly.
Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to
snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a
firm hold on the starter handle.
To Engage Augers
To engage the augers and start throwing snow,
squeeze the auger control grip against the left
handle. Release to stop the augers.
As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly,
rotate choke knob slowly to OFF position. If engine
falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly move to
OFF position.
Auger Control Test
IMPORTANT: Perform the following test before
operating your snow thrower for the first time and at the
start of each winter season.
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Joe De Brincat on Feb 05, 2013.

Where is the carburator on the unit. Can I prime it to get it started?


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