MTD H660G Manuel D’Utilisation

8

Read, understand, and follow

all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.

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The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety. 
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting.

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At the factory, a plastic cup is inserted inside the 
fuel tank’s fill opening (beneath the fuel cap) to 
prevent debris from entering the fuel tank during 
assembly. Remove and discard this cup before 
filling up the tank.

Use extreme care when

handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoor or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of
ignition. 

 Prior to operating your snow 

thrower, read, understand and follow ALL 
instructions to perform adjustments found 
under the heading 

 on 

page 9 of this manual.

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Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain 
the metal loop on end of the spark plug wire (inside 
the boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on 
the spark plug. See Figure 8.

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Make certain the fuel shut-off valve, if so equipped, 
is in the OPEN (vertical) position.

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Make certain the auger and traction controls are in 
the disengaged (released) position.

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Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert 
ignition key into slot. Be certain it snaps into place. 
Do not turn key. See Figure 7.

NOTE:  Engine will not start unless ignition key is
inserted into ignition slot in carburetor cover. Do not
turn ignition key.

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Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold 
engine start).

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If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position 
instead of FULL.

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Push primer button three or four 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.

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Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly, until it 
pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly.

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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.

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Repeat step above until engine starts.

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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.

The electric starter is equipped with a grounded three-
wire power cord and plug, and is designed to operate 
on 120 volt AC household current. 

The electric starter must be

used with a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle at all times to avoid possibility of
electric shock. Follow all instructions carefully
to operate the electric starter.

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Determine that your house wiring is a three-wire 
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you 
are not certain. 

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If your home wiring system is not a three-wire 
grounded system, do not use this electric starter 
under any conditions. 

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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.

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If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, 
proceed as follows: 

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Connect power cord to switch box on engine. Plug 
the other end of power cord into a three-prong 120-
volt, grounded, AC receptacle. 

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Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold 
engine start). If engine is warm, place choke in OFF 
position instead of FULL.