OPERATOR’S MANUAL SNOW THROWERS Models E600E, E610E E640F, E660G 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: 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.
• Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing. • If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. • Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of unit.
SECTION 2: 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 your snow thrower. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your snow thrower for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Operator’s Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer or the MTD customer support department.
SECTION 4: 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 B ATTACHING THE HANDLES Hex Bolts (A) 5/16-18 x 1-3/4” Long (710-3180) ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4” Long (710-3015) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 3/4” Long Handle Tabs (710-3008) Chute Flange Keepers (731-0851) (784-5599) Lock Washers 5/16” I.D.
SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 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. • (1) 3/8" Wrench NOTE: All references to right or left side of the • (2) 1/2" Wrench* • (2) 7/16" Wrench* snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position.
ATTACHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY (Hardware A) 1. Lock Washers 2. Cable Roller Guide Handle Tab Hex Bolt 3/4” Long Hex Bolt 1-3/4” Long 3. 4. Figure 4 5. Cupped Washer Hex Nut 6. 7. Carriage Bolt NOTE: Place the CUPPED side against the handle panel. Place right handle (A) 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 hex bolt 3/4" long and lock washer. See Figure 4. Do not tighten at this time.
ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY (Hardware B) Chute Assembly Place chute assembly (C) 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 head screws and hex lock nuts as shown in Figure 7. Tighten with two 7/16" wrenches. Do not overtighten. Hex Head Screw Chute Flange Keeper Hex Lock Nut NOTE: Locknuts cannot be threaded onto a bolt by hand.
IMPORTANT: Attach the shift rod and clutch cables Traction Drive Clutch as follows. THEN CHECK THE ADJUSTMENTS AS INSTRUCTED, AND MAKE ANY FINAL ADJUSTMENTS NECESSARY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Failure to follow the instructions may cause damage to the snow thrower. Shift Lever ATTACHING THE SHIFT ROD (Hardware D) Hairpin Clip Flat Washer Shift Arm Assembly 1. Place the shift lever (on the handle panel) in the sixth (6) speed position (all the way forward). 2.
Traction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever Adjustment TIRE PRESSURE (Pneumatic Tires) The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check tire pressure and reduce to 15 to 20 psi. To check the adjustment of the traction drive clutch and shift lever, move the shift lever all the way forward to sixth (6) position. With the traction drive lever released, push the snow thrower forward. The unit should move forward freely. Then engage the traction drive clutch grip. The wheels should stop turning.
TRACTION DRIVE/AUGER CLUTCH LOCK SECTION 7: OPERATION (See Figure 14) The traction drive clutch is located on the right handle. Squeeze the traction drive clutch to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop. BEFORE STARTING WARNING: Observe all Warning Labels This same lever also locks the auger clutch so you can turn the chute crank without interrupting the snow throwing process.
Electric Starter: Recoil Starter: 1. Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold engine start). WARNING: The electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug, and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current. It must be properly grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock which may be injurious to the operator. 2. If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position instead of FULL. 3. Push primer button two or three times for cold engine start.
5. Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor cover in the area of the control levers. Also, move control levers back and forth several times. SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments while engine is running. Refer to label in Figure 1 in safety section. TO ENGAGE DRIVE 1. With the engine running near top speed, move shift lever into one of the five FORWARD positions or two REVERSE positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions that exist.
SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT DRIVE WHEELS The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted. Refer to page 10 of the Assembly Instructions. The wheels may be adjusted for two different methods of operation. The adjustment is made by placing the klick pins in one of two different holes on the right side of the unit. See Figure 22. TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT 1. One Wheel Driving—Place klick pin in the outside axle hole on the right side.
WHEELS AUGER SHAFT Oil or spray lubricant into bearings at wheels at least once a season. Pull the klick pins and remove wheels, clean and coat axles with a multipurpose automotive grease. See Figure 23. Remove shear bolts on auger shaft. Oil or spray lubricant inside shaft. See Figure 24. GEAR SHAFT Lubricate the gear shaft with a good all-weather multi-purpose light grease at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation.
BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT 6. Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the auger housing. See Figure 27. WARNING: Disconnect the spark 7. Back out the stop bolt to allow the belts to slip between the bolt and auger pulley. See Figure 28. plug wire from the spark plug and ground. AUGER BELTS NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the six hex nuts that fasten the frame to the auger housing to aid in belt removal. NOTE: It is necessary to remove both belts in order to change either one.
Friction Wheel Disc 6. Lightly tap the hex nut to dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of frame. Remove the hex nut and bell washer from left end of shaft. 7. Slide the gear shaft to the right and slide the friction wheel assembly from the shaft. 8. Remove the six screws from the friction wheel assembly (three from each side). Remove the friction wheel rubber from between the friction wheel plate. 9.
SECTION 12: 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. Clean fuel line. Blocked fuel line. Move switch to ON position Choke not in ON position Clean, adjust gap or replace. Faulty spark plug. Key not in switch on engine. Insert key. Connect spark plug wire. Spark plug wire disconnected. Primer button not depressed.
Gear Assembly (All Models) REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 PART NO. 618-0123 618-0124 710-0642 711-0908 711-0909 711-0910 714-0161 715-0143 717-0526 717-0528 718-0186 721-0325 DESCRIPTION Housing—L.H. Housing—R.H. Screw Spiral Axle 24" Spiral Axle 26" Spiral Axle 28" Key Pin-Spiral Shaft-Worm Gear-Worm Collar-Thrust Plug REF. NO. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Qty. 1 1 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 19 PART NO.
Blower Housing E600E E610E E640F E660G 20
Blower Housing E600E E610E E640F E660G REF. PART NO. NO.
Handle Assembly E600E E610E E640F E660G 22
Handle Assembly E600E E610E E640F E660G REF. NO. 1 3 4 5 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. 684-0008A 684-0033A 684-0036 684-0037 710-0276 710-0451 710-0599 710-1003 711-0653 712-0116 712-3010 712-0429 714-0507 715-0138 720-0201A 720-0232 720-0274 720-0284 726-0102 731-0921 731-1300A 731-1391 732-0145 732-0193 732-0746 735-0199A 736-0105 736-0119 736-0159 736-0509 737-0133 DESCRIPTION Arm-Shift Panel-Handle Handle-Engagement—R.H. Handle-Engagement—L.H.
Frame Assembly E600E E610E E640F E660G 24
Frame Assembly E600E E610E E640F E660G REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 PART NO. 618-0063 656-0012A 684-0013B 684-0021 684-0030 684-0042B 710-0654A 710-0538 710-0599 710-0896 710-0788 712-0711 714-0126 714-0143 714-0474 715-0249 717-1445 717-1444 732-0264 736-0105 736-0160 736-0188 DESCRIPTION Bearing Ass’y. Ass’y., Friction Wheel Disc Rod Shift, Wheel Drive Brkt. Ass’y. Friction Wheel Frame Ass’y., 600 S/T Wheel Friction Hex Self-Tap Screw Hex Hd. Cap Screw Scr.
Engine and V-Belts E600E E610E REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 PART NO. 05896A 629-0071 710-0627 710-1245 710-0230 710-0342 710-0696 710-0627 710-0896 712-0181 731-1324 732-0339 736-0119 736-0242 736-0247 DESCRIPTION Bracket-Idler Cord-Extension 110V Screw-Hex Screw-Hex Screw-Hex Screw-Hex Screw-Hex Screw-Hex Screw-Hex Nut-Hex Cover-Belt Spring Washer-Lock Washer-Bell Washer-Flat QTY. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 26 REF. NO. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 PART NO.
Engine and V-Belts E640F E660G REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 PART NO. 05896A 629-0071 710-0627 710-1245 710-0230 710-0342 710-0696 710-0627 710-0896 712-0181 731-1324 732-0710 736-0119 736-0242 736-0247 DESCRIPTION Bracket Cord, Extension Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Nut, Hex Belt Cover Spring Washer—Flat Washer—Bell Washer—Flat QTY. REF. NO. 1 16 1 17 1 18 1 19 1 20 1 21 1 22 1 23 2 24 1 25 1 26 1 27 1 28 1 29 1 27 PART NO.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America, its possessions and territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
