Operator’s Manual Snow Thrower Model 611 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Hardware Pack .................................................................................................. 5 Assembling Your Snow Thrower........................................................................ 6 Know Your Snow Thrower ................................................................................. 11 Operating Your Snow Thrower......................
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Maintenance And Storage chute. Keep all safety devices in place and working. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces.
SECTION 2: CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Lay out the hardware according to the illustration below for identification purposes. Part numbers are shown in parentheses. (Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit.
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine with • gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Ref. A B C D E F G H J I NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position. Unpacking • • • Remove staples or break glue on top flaps of the carton. Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.).
Attaching Clutch Grips Carriage Bolts E (Use Hardware Group B.) • Slide the pivot rod into the cover tube as shown in Figure 3. NOTE: In some models, the pivot rod and cover tube may be pre-assembled. He xN uts D Speed Selector Plate Lock Washer C Lock Washer C Pivot Rod Cover Tube Self-Tapping Screws F Carriage Bolts E Figure 3 • Self-Tapping Screws F Place the clutch grips in position on the rod as shown in Figure 4. Thread hex nuts (D) onto each end of the rod.
• bolts finger tight. At this point the shift lever and shift lever spring are not against each other. As you tighten the bolts and nuts with two wrenches, these will pull together. See Figure 7. Tighten all hardware assembled to this point. Make sure that clutch grips are moving freely. Chute Assembly Hex Bolt K Attaching Control Cables (Use Hardware E.) • • • • Thread hex nuts (J) onto the “Z” fittings (R). Insert “Z” fitting into hole in clutch grips. See Figure 8.
Flat Washers T Chute Directional Control Hairpin Clip S Chute Directional Control Bracket Spiral should engage teeth of chute here Figure 11 • • Thread one hex nut (D) onto the eyebolt on the chute directional control assembly until there is at least two inches of threads showing between the nut and the eyebolt head. See Figure 12 inset. Place the eyebolt into the hole located half way up the left handle. See Figure 12.
Traction Control & Shift Lever • • • • • . To check the adjustment of the traction control and shift lever, move the shift lever all the way to the right to fifth (5) position. With the traction control released, push the snow thrower forward. The unit should move forward freely. Then engage the traction control grip. The wheels should stop turning. Now release the traction control grip, and push the unit again. Move the shift lever back to the fast reverse position, then all the way forward again.
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Be familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. Traction Control Shift Lever Oil Fill Discharge Chute Auger Control Gas Fill Chute Directional Control Choke Auger Ignition Throttle Key Control Primer Rope Start Handle Figure 16 Shift Lever Throttle Control The shift lever is located below the handle panel. See Figure 16. The shift lever may be moved into one of seven positions.
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Before Starting Electric Starter (If equipped) WARNING: The optional electric starter is WARNING: Read, understand, and follow 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.
• 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. • To Stop Engine • • • 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. • To Engage Augers Electric Starter (If equipped) • • Connect power cord to switch box on engine, then to 120 volt AC receptacle.
• snow thrower has already been operated. Tip the snow thrower so that it rests on the auger housing. See Figure 18. Remove the frame cover underneath the snow thrower by removing six self-tapping screws. For location of the frame cover, see Figure 18. • Loosen the lock nut on the traction control cable and thread the cable in or out as necessary. Tighten the lock nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached. Reassemble the frame cover.
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER Lubrication Gear Shaft • WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. IMPORTANT: Keep all grease and oil off the friction wheel and drive plate.
SECTION 8: SERVICE WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or • inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Belt Removal and Replacement Engine • WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire Refer to the engine manual for all engine maintenance procedures. and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
• • Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the auger housing. See Figure 27. Unhook the support bracket spring from the frame. • NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the six nuts that connect the frame to the auger housing to aid in belt removal. • • NOTE: The support bracket must rest on the stop bolt after the new belt has been assembled. See Figure 28. Friction Wheel Rubber Lift the rear auger belt from the auger pulley, and slip belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley.
• Remove the six screws from the friction wheel assembly (three from each side). See Figure 30. • Screws • Friction Wheel Rubber • Hub Screws • Friction Wheel Plates Remove the friction wheel rubber from between the friction wheel plate. Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the friction wheel assembly, tightening the six screws in rotation and with equal force. See Figure 30. Slide friction wheel assembly back onto the gear shaft.
SECTION 10: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used. Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line. Choke not in ON position Move switch to ON position Faulty spark plug. Clean, adjust gap or replace. Key not in switch on engine. Insert key. Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect spark plug wire. Primer button not depressed.
SECTION 11: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 611 12 9 8 5 1 13 10 6 17 16 15 14 4 Ref. No. 1 3 7 2 3 11 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Part No. 618-0123 618-0124 710-0642 711-1020 711-0908 714-0161 715-0143 717-0526 717-0528 718-0186 721-0325 721-0327 736-0351 736-0369 736-0445 737-0168 741-0662 741-0663 618-0152 618-0120 Description Housing—R.H. Housing—L.H. Hex Screw 1/4-20 x .
Snow Thrower Model 611 1 IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. 2 3 5 4 8 9 11 13 10 12 27 15 16 20 22 4 16 7 6 23 14 24 18 17 19 25 Ref. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Part No.
Snow Thrower Model 611 2 1 3 4 5 15 18 14 10 13 6 11 9 12 7 8 32 28 16 31 27 21 30 38 Hook must be away from back of housing 19 9 17 18 22 20 23 26 34 35 24 25 29 33 36 23 18 22 37 39 43 40 40 42 41 44 39 45 22 16
Snow Thrower Model 611 Ref. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Part No. 712-0116 756-0178 784-5632A 710-0459A 738-0281 736-0167 732-0611 712-3068 712-3010 736-0119 05931A 741-0309 710-0451 705-5226 684-0052B 684-0039C 712-3010 736-0119 736-0242 741-0475 784-5647 731-1379B 712-0324 736-0463 710-0451 710-0703 Ref. No. 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Description Lock Jam Nut 3/8-24 Flat Idler Auger Idler Arm Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1.
Snow Thrower Model 611 1 2 7 3 13 4 8 14 5 6 7 2 15 9 16 17 5 33 18 34 36 11 10 35 34 37 20 19 5 24 12 5 39 25 23 21 38 27 22 28 20 20 29 30 40 41 43 31 32 42 30 24
Snow Thrower Model 611 Ref. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Part No. 705-5234 720-0204 731-1500 747-0905 712-3010 736-0119 735-0199A 705-5233 712-3027 710-0262 746-0778 684-0047A 705-5232 684-0048A 705-5231 710-0599 720-0223 747-0904 710-3015 712-3027 732-0733 710-0788 Ref. No.
Snow Thrower Model 611 27 20 37 39 20 5 41 13 38 37 7 1 4 3 11 40 10 14 4 1 2 6 5 15 41 16 For 16” wheel axle only 25 26 41 36 7 25 28 31 10 11 12 17 21 8 18 24 32 9 23 4 1 33 22 1 20 29 8 5 34 35 26 Blower Housing 19 30 1 26 1
Snow Thrower Model 611 Ref. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Part No. 710-0599 784-5688 784-5687A 756-0625 738-0924 784-5630A 741-0563 736-0105 712-0116 741-0598 736-0188 784-5689A 710-0538 736-0242 714-0474 736-0160 710-1107 784-5590 784-5638 710-0599 736-0351 Description Self-Tapp. Screw 1/4-20 x 0.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship.
