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.
SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your snow thrower, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it to the space provided below.
SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: 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 YOUR SNOW THROWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL, HEED ITS WARNING.
repairs, adjustments, or inspections. Never place your hand in the discharge or collector openings. Use a stick or wooden broom handle to unclog the discharge opening. • Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of unit. • Disengage power to collector/impeller when transporting or not in use. • Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit unattended. Disengage the collector/impeller, stop the engine, and remove the key.
SECTION 4: LOOSE PARTS & HARDWARE PACK IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine with TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. • Pair of pliers • Two adjustable wrenches UNPACKING 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). CONTENTS IN CARTON See Figure 3 • Right and Left Handles 2.
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 5: ASSEMBLY NOTE: All references to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position. Cupped Washers ATTACHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY (Hardware A) 1. Place right handle in position against the snow thrower so the flat side of the handle is against the snow thrower. Secure bottom hole in handle to snow thrower using 3/4” hex bolt and lock washer. Do not tighten at this time. See Figure 4. 2.
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 7. Carriage Bolts Hex Lock Nuts Lower Chute Bracket Hex Bolts Figure 9 Chute Assembly 4.
3. Start threading the ferrule onto the other end of the shift rod. Push down on the shift rod (and shift arm assembly) as far as it will go. 4. 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.
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, Carriage Bolts Hex Nuts Skid Shoes the unit may pull to one side or the other .
CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting. The chute directional control is located on left hand side of the snow thrower. See Figure 14. To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute directional control as follows: GAS AND OIL FILL-UP Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your snow thrower.
10. 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. 1. Rotate choke knob to OFF position. Do not prime engine. 2. Connect power cord to switch box on engine. Plug the other end of power cord into a threehole, grounded 12-volt AC receptacle. 11. Repeat step 10 until engine starts. 12. As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, rotate choke knob slowly to OFF position.
OPERATING TIPS 2. Squeeze the auger control and the augers will turn. Release it and the augers will stop. NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few min- 3. Squeeze the traction control and the snow thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop. utes as the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature. WARNING: Temperature of muffler and surrounding areas may exceed 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid these areas. 4.
TRACTION CONTROL ADJUSTMENT If adjustment is necessary, loosen the hex jam nut on the traction control cable and thread the cable in or out as necessary. Tighten the hex jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached. Reassemble the frame cover. Refer to the FINAL ADJUSTMENT section of the Assembly Instructions to adjust the traction control. If you are uncertain that you have reached the correct adjustment, the adjustment can be physically checked as follows.
AUGER SHAFT DRIVE AND SHIFTING MECHANISM At least once a season, remove shear bolts on auger shaft. Oil or spray lubricant inside shaft. Also lubricate the auger bearings at least once a season. See Figure 23. 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 20.
AUGER BELTS NOTE: It is necessary to remove both belts in order 7. Back out the stop bolt to allow the belts to slip between the bolt and auger pulley. See Figure 27. to change either one. If changing just one belt, be certain to check the condition of the other belt (model 600/610E has only one auger belt). NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the six hex nuts that fasten the frame to the auger housing to aid in belt removal. 1.
Friction Wheel Disc 3. Remove six self-tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower. Friction Wheel 4. Remove the klick pins which secure the wheels, and remove the wheels from the axle. Drive Belt Stop Bolt 5. 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 28. 6. Lightly tap the hex nut to dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of frame.
SECTION 11: 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.
Gear Assembly Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0F 4 17 11 9 16 13 8 15 2 14 5 10 6 3 7 12 3 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 PART NO.
Blower Housing 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
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 DESCRIPTION Lock Jam Nut 3/8-24 Flat Idler Auger Idler Arm Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1.
Handle Assembly Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0F 1 19 3 2 16 18 15 3 20 4 6 7 3 9 14 17 5 10 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
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 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 DESCRIPTION REF. NO. Cotter Pin Rod Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 x .
Frame Assembly 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 21 10 11 12 17 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
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 784-5687 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 DESCRIPTION Hex Screw Drive Cable Guide Bracket Auger Clutch Cable Bracket Roller Cable Hex Screw 1/4-28 Frame Assembly Ball Bearing Bell Washer Lock Jam Nut Hex Flange Bearing Flat Washer Front Support Guide Bracket Lock Hex Screw Bell Washer .
Engine and V-Belts 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. E600E, E610E 1 2 3 5 4 8 9 11 13 12 27 10 15 16 16 22 20 4 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.
Engine and V-Belts 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. E640F, E660G, 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.
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.
