Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty L / / /' / / 600-Series Snow Thrower m E/F Style MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.
1 ToTheOwner ThankYou Thank you for purchasing a Snow Thrower manufactured by This product has met the rigid safety standards Power Equipment Institute and an independent MTD LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire It instructs maintain persons manual prior to operating you how to safely and easily set up, operate your machine. laboratory.
2 importantSafeOperationPractices WARNING: This symbol could endanger all instructions points the personal safety and/or in this manual with these instructions out important before property attempting may result in personal When you see this symbol. safety instructions of yourself to operate which, if not followed, and others. Read and follow this machine. Failure to comply injury.
5. SafeHandling0f Gas01ine To avoid personal in handling injury or property gasoline. damage Gasoline is extremely vapors are explosive. Serious personal use extreme flammable a. Use only an approved b. Extinguish Engine exhaust care and deadly and the 6. injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which Wash your skin and change clothes immediately. gasoline all cigarettes, can ignite. 7. container. 8. cigars, pipes and other d.
Maintenance& Storage 1. Donot modifyengine Never ta roper with safety devices. Check their operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance adjustment sections of this manual. 2. Before cleaning, with factory machine against the engine to starting. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness to keep the machine inspect Do not change operating machine the engine are certified to operate condition. may include the following Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.
3 Assembly& Set-Up Contents of Carton One Snow Thrower One Snow Thrower Manual Two Replacement Operator's One Tecumseh Manual Auger Shear Pins Engine Operator's One Chute Assembly One Product f Assembly Handle 1. Place the shift lever in the Forward-6 2. Observe the lower position rear area of the snow thrower both cables are aligned with roller guides before the handle upward. See Fig. 3-1. to be sure pivoting // .... Figure 3-1 NOTE: Make certain the upper seated properly 1.
ChuteDirectional Control 1. Remove the plastic Chute Clean-OutT001 cap (if present), flat washer and hairpin clip from the end of the chute directional 3-4. control. See Fig. The chute clea n-out housing tool is fastened with a mounting to the top of the auger clip and a cable tie at the factory. the cable tie before operating the snow thrower. Cut See Fig. 3-6. J Figure 3-4 2. Figure 3-6 Insert the end of the chute directional lower bracket clip just removed. adjusted.
ChuteAssembly Adjustments The distance SkidShoes The snow thrower for shipping to operating snow is thrown can be adjusted angle of the chute assembly. skid shoes are adjusted upward purposes. Adjust them downward, the snow thrower. at the factory if desired, 1. prior the Stop the engine by removing the ignition key and loosen the plastic knob found on the left side of the chute assembly. 2.
Auger Control carefully read and follow all instructions below. WARNING! Prior to operating Perform all adjustments to verify your your snow snow thrower, thrower is operating Check the adjustment 1. When the auger "up" position, should 2. control is released the cable should as follows: and in the disengaged have very little slack. It NOT be tight. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine. Refer to Starting the Engine on page 13. Make sure the throttle 3. safely and properly.
4 Controls and Features f Shift Lever Drive Control / j Auger Control Electric Start Button \ \ Gas Cap \ Chute Assembly Chute Directional OU FUl \ Control \ Y \ / Clean Out Tool Engine Controls Recoil Starter Handle Electric Starter Outlet// Primer Choke Control Throttle Control Figure 4-1 Snow thrower illustrated controls and features are described below and ChokeControl in Fig. 4-1.
ThrottleControl The throttle control is located engine. It regulates will shut offthe on the rear of the the speed of the engine and engine when moved into the STOP position. Primer Pressing 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. SkidShoes The auger control Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions.
ChuteClean-OutTool Chute Directional Control CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL clogged chute assembly. Shut offengine and remain ARI_IING! Never hands to clear behind handles untiluse all your moving parts have a stopped _1 ADJUSTABLE CHUTE TILT DISCHARGE LEFT before unclogging. The chute clean-out the auger housing tool is conveniently with a mounting fastened to the rear of clip.
Operation Starting The Engine 1. 6_ boot) is fastened opposite securely over the metal tip on the Make certain both the auger control and drive control are in the disengaged (released) position. 3. Move throttle up to FAST position. 2_ into ignition switch. that your home's wiring system. Ask a licensed electrician is a three-wire grounded if you are not certain. grounded current. It must be used with a properly three-prong avoid the possibility instructions starter.
ToEngageDrive 1. With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move shift lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two reverse (R) positions. snow conditions 2. Select a speed appropriate and a pace you're comfortable for the with. Squeeze the drive control against the handle the snow thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop. ToEngageAugers 1. To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger control Release to stop against the left handle.
6 Maintenance& Adjustments Maintenance Lubrication Engine GearShaft Refer to machine the Tecumseh for all EngJne manual packed wJth The gear (hex) shaft should your maJntenance. engJne or after every twenty-five ShavePlate and Skid Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom thrower are subject to wear. They should and replaced To remove when of the snow be checked periodically at least once a season 1. Carefully pivot the snow thrower rests on the auger housing. 2.
AugerShaft Adjustments At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around and the flange bearings See Fig. 6-3. found Shift Cable the spacers at either end of the shaft. If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to the figures to the right and adjust the shift cable as follows: 1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward 2. Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. speed position.
DriveControl ChuteBracketAdjustment When the drive control position, is released the cable should and in the disengaged have very little slack. It should "up" If the spiral atthe NOT be fully engaging tight. adjusted. NOTE: If excessive slack is present Check the adjustment 1. gently 2. forward. during of the chute directional control the chute bracket is not can be To do so: Loosen the two nuts which reposition it slightly. secure the chute bracket and See Fig. 6-6.
7 Service Belt Replacement 3. Auger Belt 4. 2. To prevent spillage, up and forward Remove the frame cover from the underside thrower by removing it. See Fig 7-3. auger belt, proceed so that it four self-tapping of the snow screws which secure place a piece of plastic wrap under the gas cap and tighten securely. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine removing pivot the snow thrower rests on the auger housing. To remove and replace your snow thrower's as follows: 1.
6. Remove the belt from around belt between the support the auger pulley, and slip the bracket and the auger 3. pulley. Remove the belt as follows. See Fig. 7-6.: a. Roll the auger b. Use a wrench right. belt off the engine c. Lift the drive belt off engine pulley. See Fig. 7-5. to pivot the idler pulley toward the pulley F J Figure 7-5 7. Reassemble auger belt by following instructions in reverse order.
6_ Slip the drive belt offthe pulley and between wheel and friction disc. See Fig. 7-7. wheel Friction Wheel Removal friction If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjustment fails to correct the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced. Follow the instructions below. Examine the friction wheel for signs of wear or cracking and replace if necessary: 1. Place a piece of plastic under 2.
5_ Carefully remove the hex nut which to the snow thrower secures the hex shaft frame and lightly to dislodge the ball bearing frame. See Fig. 7-9. Follow the previous tap the shaft's end components. from the right side of the replacing 1. NOTE: Be careful not to damage the threads on the shaft. steps in reverse order to reassemble If you're disassembling Remove the four screws which side plates together.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Engine fails to start 1. Choke control notin Engine runs erratic Remedy ON position. 1. Move choke control to ON position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tankempty 3. Fill tankwith or stale fuel. clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Engine not primed. 4. Prime eng,ne as instructed section. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace spark plug. 6. Safety key not inserted. 6. Insert key fully into the switch. 1.
9 ReplacementParts l Component Phone (800) 800-7310 Parts Manual to order replacement downloads are also available parts or a complete Part Number and Description 929-0071 Extention Cord, 110V 954-04050 754-0367 Auger Drive Belt Wheel Drive Belt 684-04153 935-04054 Friction Wheel Assembly Friction Wheel Rubber 925-1658 Halogen 738-04124A 714-04040 Shear Pin, 1.
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canadaand/ or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "MTD").
