OPERATOR’S MANUAL SNOW THROWER MODELS E600E, E610E E640F, E660G E6C0F IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 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 Loose Parts & Hardware Pack ...........................................................................5 Assembling Your Snow Thrower ........................................................................7 Know Your Snow Thrower..................................................................................10 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 Never operate with a missing or damaged discharge 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.
SECTION 2: LOOSE PARTS & HARDWARE PACK Tools Required For Assembly IMPORTANT:After assembly, service engine with gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. • • Pair of pliers Two adjustable wrenches Unpacking • • • Contents In Carton See Figure 1 Remove staples or break glue on the top flaps of the carton. Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., Operator’s Manual, etc). Cut along corners and lay end of carton down flat.
Contents Of Hardware Pack Lay out the hardware according to the illustration for identification purposes. Part numbers are shown in parentheses. (Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit.) A C ATTACHING THE HANDLES Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1-3/4” (710-3180) ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 3/4” (710-3008) Hex Bolts (710-3015) 1/4-20 x 3/4” Handle Tabs (784-5599) Lock Washers 5/16” I.D.
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Cupped Washers NOTE: All references to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position. Attaching The Handle Assembly (Hardware A) • • • Place right handle in position against the snow thrower so the flat side of the handle is against the snow thrower.
Attaching The Chute Assembly (Hardware C) Place chute assembly over chute opening, with the opening in the chute assembly facing the front of the unit. Place chute flange keepers beneath lip of chute assembly, with the flat side down. Secure with hex bolts and hex lock nuts. Tighten with two adjustable wrenches. Do not overtighten. See Figure 5.
• Thread the ferrule onto the shift rod until the ferrule lines up with the upper hole in the shift lever (beneath the handle panel). Insert the ferrule into the upper hole in the shift lever from the left side when adjustment is correct. Secure with flat washer and hairpin clip. Make certain to check for correct adjustment of the shift rod as instructed in the Final Adjustment section before operating the snow thrower.
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 or damage to the snow thrower. Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires) The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check tire pressure and reduce to 15 to 20 psi. NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may pull to one side or the other.
• • Crank clockwise to discharge to the left. Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right. Throttle Control Choke The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine. See Figure 14. Primer Safety Ignition Switch 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. Fuel Shut-off Valve (If Equipped) The fuel shut-off valve, located under fuel tank, controls fuel flow from tank.
• • • • 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. Repeat step above until engine starts. 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. • • • Connect power cord to switch box on engine.
To Engage Augers WARNING: Muffler, engine and surrounding areas become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. To engage the augers and start the snow throwing action, squeeze the auger control against the left handle. Release to stop the augers. • Tire Chains (Optional Equipment) • If your unit is not equipped with tire chains, you may purchase them. Tire chains should be used whenever extra traction is needed.
NOTE: If you placed plastic under the gas cap, be underneath the snow thrower by removing six selftapping screws. certain to remove it. With the traction control released, there must be clearance between the friction wheel and the drive plate in all positions of the shift lever. With the traction control engaged, the friction wheel must contact the drive plate. See Figure 18. Drive Wheels The wheels may be adjusted for two different methods of operation.
Drive And Shifting Mechanism Shear Bolts Remove rear cover. Oil any chains, sprockets, gears, bearings, shafts, and shifting mechanism at least once a season. Use engine oil or a spray lubricant. Avoid getting oil on rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate. Refer to Figure 18. Gear Case The worm gear case has been filled with grease at the factory. If disassembled for repairs, lubricate with 2 ounces of shell grease, part no. 737-0168. Bearings IMPORTANT:Do not overfill the gear case.
600/610E has only one auger belt). • Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. See Figure 22. Friction Wheel Belt Cover Self-Tapping Screws Support Bracket Rear Auger Belt Front Auger Pulley Auger Pulley Figure 22 • • • • Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the housing.
Friction Wheel Disc • Friction Wheel • Drive Belt • Stop Bolt • • • Support Bracket Figure 25 Remove six self-tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower. Remove the klick pins which secure the wheels, and remove the wheels from the axle. Using a wrench to hold the shaft, loosen, but do not completely remove, the hex nut and bell washer on left end of gear shaft. See Figure 26. Lightly tap the hex nut to dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of frame.
SECTION 10: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line. Choke not in ON position Faulty spark plug. Key not in switch on engine. Spark plug wire disconnected. Primer button not depressed. Fuel shut-off valve closed (if so equipped). Unit running on CHOKE. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. Corrective Action Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel may not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used. Clean fuel line.
Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0F 4 17 11 9 16 13 8 15 2 14 5 10 6 3 7 12 1 REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PART NO. 618-0123 618-0124 710-0642 711-0908 711-0909 711-0910 714-0161 715-0143 717-0528 717-0526 718-0186 REF. NO. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 DESCRIPTION RH Reducer Housing LH Reducer Housing Hex Screw 1/4-20 x .75 Spiral Axle 24" Spiral Axle 26" Spiral Axle 28" Key Pin-Spiral Worm Gear, 20T Worm Shaft Thrust Collar 19 3 PART NO.
Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0F 3 1 2 4 11 10 15 18 14 5 9 12 7 8 13 32 6 31 9 18 20 16 22 23 38 27 34 21 10 30 28 13 25 23 13 26 41 37 36 30 35 22 18 32 31 16 43 40 39 45 40 42 39 44 20 19 33
Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0F REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 PART NO. 712-0116 756-0178 784-5632A 710-0459A 738-0281 736-0174 732-0611 712-3068 712-3010 736-0119 05931 741-0309 710-0451 705-5226 684-0039C 684-0040C 684-0041C 712-3010 736-0242 741-0475 784-5647 731-1379A 712-0324 736-0463 710-0703 710-0604 REF. NO. 27 28 30 31 32 33 DESCRIPTION Lock Jam Nut 3/8-24 Flat Idler Auger Idler Arm Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1.
Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0F 66 65 61 1 67 63 19 18 15 3 20 64 4 6 7 3 9 14 17 62 3 2 16 10 5 8 2 13 3 21 33 12 11 1 17 18 19 20 22 32 23 24 25 51 1 26 21 27 28 29 35 20 36 30 31 37 34 38 52 20 53 54 39 35 44 45 57 41 40 54 55 56 42 27 26 58 43 46 47 59 48 50 49 60 26 22 47
Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0F 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 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 PART NO. 714-0507 747-0877 710-0599 784-5680 784-5679 748-0362 748-0363 732-0145 711-0653 720-0232 684-0037 784-5681 784-5619A 784-5682 732-0746 684-0036 735-0199A 736-0509 736-0119 712-3010 746-0778 684-0103 712-0116 732-0193 736-0105 714-0104 736-0275 711-0677 710-0459A 720-0274 749-0910B 749-0911B 710-1003 731-1391 731-1393 REF. NO.
Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0F 27 20 37 Drive Clutch Cable 39 20 5 13 7 37 1 11 38 Auger Clutch Cable 4 6 10 3 40 4 1 2 14 26 36 15 5 16 16” Wheels 25 13” or 15” Wheels 7 31 25 28 23 10 11 12 17 21 18 32 9 24 8 4 1 22 33 1 20 29 8 5 34 19 26 35 Blower Housing 30 1 24 1 Auger Clutch Cable
Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0F 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. 710-1652 784-5688 784-5687A 756-0625 738-0924 684-0030 741-0563 736-0105 712-0116 741-0598 736-0188 784-5689A 710-0538 736-0242 714-0474 736-0160 710-0788 784-5590 784-5638 710-0599 736-0351 REF. NO.
E600E, E610E 1 2 3 5 4 8 9 13 27 11 12 10 15 16 16 22 20 4 7 6 23 14 24 17 18 19 25 REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 PART NO. 710-1652 731-1324 732-0339 710-0627 710-3005 05896A 748-0234 756-0985 754-0343 756-0984 736-0270 710-0230 756-0313 710-1245 26 21 DESCRIPTION Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 x.5 Belt Cover Extension Spring Hex Screw 5/16-24 x .75 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16 x 1.25 Drive Clutch Bracket Shoulder Spacer Pulley Half V-Belt Pulley Half Bell Washer Hex Cap Screw 1/4-28 x .
E640F, E660G, and E6C0F 1 2 27 3 5 4 8 9 12 11 10 16 26 19 16 19 16 15 16 4 7 6 21 22 13 14 17 18 23 24 REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 PART NO. 710-1652 731-1324 732-0710 710-0627 710-3005 05896A 748-0234 756-0987 754-0346 756-0986 736-0270 710-0230 756-0313 710-1245 20 DESCRIPTION Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 x .625 Belt Cover Extension Spring Hex Screw 5/16-24 x .75 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16 x 1.
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.
