Operator`s manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

SNOW THROWER

MODELS

E600E, $610E

E640F, E660F

E660G, E6COF

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 forest-covered,

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. In the State of California the

above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply

on federal lands. A spark attester for the muffler is available th rough your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service

department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

FORM NO. 769-00292

PRINTED iN U.S.A. (5/2002)

Summary of content (28 pages)

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL SNOW THROWER MODELS E600E, E640F, E660G, IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS $610E E660F E6COF CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, 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).
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TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page important Safe Operation Practices ........................................................................ 3 Loose Parts & Hardware Pack ................................................................................. 5 Assembling Your Snow Thrower ............................................................................. 7 Know Your Snow Thrower .......................................................................................
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SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES This symbol points out important safety instructions, which if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and other& 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.
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. Never operate witha missing ordamaged discharge Contact yourdealerortelephone 1-800-800-7310 for chute.Keepallsafety devices inplaceandworking. assistance andthename ofyournearest servicing dealer. 5. Never runanengine indoors orinapoorly ventilated area.Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless anddeadly gas. MAINTENANCE ANDSTORAGE 6. Donotoperate machine whileundertheinfluence of 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper alcohol ordrugs. operation regularly.
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ContentsOfHardwarePack 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_ cJ ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE HANDLES r__-q [Z3 ! i C__] -- Bolts -- Hex He, Bo,t., 5/16-18 x2 - - (710-04039) (784-5599) Handle Tabs N r'-] i - Hex Bolts 5/16-18 xx 3/4" 5/16-18 (710-3008) ©© -o.
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SECTION2: ASSEMBLING YOURSNOWTHROWER LooseParts Figure 1 shows parts of the snow thrower packed loose in the carton. You will need these parts along with hardware from the hardware pack, illustrated on the next page, to assemble the equipment. Identify the loose parts before proceeding to assemble. Assembly Tips: For convenience in assembly, remove the chute from the carton and lay it on top of the engine. Do not unwrap the chute till you have installed the handle panel and the clutch cables.
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• Cupped Thread the coupling end of the cable onto the threaded portion of the "Z" fitting until the rubber bumper (located on the underside of the clutch lever) only lightly contacts the upper handle. IMPORTANT:The cable should have very little slack, but should NOT be tight. An overtightened cable may prohibit the auger and drive from disengaging. prohibit the auger and drive fromthe disengaging WARNING: Over-tightening cable may and compromise the safety of the snow thrower.
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After assembling all three chute flange keepers, tighten, then back off 1/4 turn to allow easier movement of the chute. Use two 7/16" wrenches. AttachingChuteDirectionalControl Hairpin (Hardware Group D) Clip_ • Thread one hex nut about halfway onto eye bolt on the chute directional control. • Insert eye bolt through the hole provided in the left handle. See Figure 6. Secure with cupped washer (cupped side against the handle) and other hex nut.
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.Lower Handle LeLamp Wire ad -Shift Rod Shift Arm Assembly j Hairpin Clip Figure 10 Figure 9 LampWiring NOTE: A lamp is an optional feature of some model snow throwers and is NOT standard equipment.
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Traction/Auger Control Lock .-------.= Shift Lever Auger Control f Discharge Chute Choke Chute Clean-out Tool _.=_Spark ,_ _, _ _ \ Plug _ _'_ _l_ Prirner _b/f !_SF_'<_ _ ,F._'_J RscloilStarter Handle Chute Directional Control ,gnltion Throttle Control I Open -_D. I Fuel Shut_Off Valve I Auger Figure 11 ChuteClean-outTool IgnitionKey The ignition key must be inserted in the switch in order for the engine to start. Remove the ignition key when the snow thrower is net in use.
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Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal loop on end of the spark plug wire (inside the boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug. See Figure 12. _Rubber • • Boot • Figure 12 • • • • • Make certain the fuel shut-off valve, if so equipped, is in the OPEN (vertical) position. Make certain the auger and traction controls are in the disengaged (released) position. Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert ignition key into slot.
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ToEngageDrive • • • 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. Use the slower speeds until you are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower. Squeeze the auger control and the augers will turn. Release it and the augers will stop. Squeeze traction control and the snow thrower will move. Release it and unit will stop.
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DriftCutters(Optional If your unit is not equipped with drift cutters, contact Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for information regarding price and availability. Snow Thrower Model Drift Cutter Kit Equipment) Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow thrower in heavy drift conditions. On models so equipped, drift cutters are assembled to the auger housing inverted.
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• With traction control engaged, the friction wheel must contact the drive plate. See Figure 15. • • Insert ferrule into the upper hole in shift lever. Reinstall the hairpin clip and the washer. IMPORTANT: Check for correct adjustment of the shift lever as instructed on page 13, before operating the snow thrower. Friction Wheel ChuteAssembly The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by changing the angle of the chute assembly.
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DriveWheels The wheels may be adjusted for two different methods of operation. The adjustment is made by placing the click pins in one of two different holes on the right side of the unit. See Figure 18. Inside Hole in Axle One Wheel Driving: Insert the click pin only through the outside hole of the axle (not the rim) on the right side of the snow thrower. This position gives power drive to the left wheel only, making the unit easier to maneuver.
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Wheels • J Klick Pin Oil or spray lubricant into bearings at least once a season. Pull the klick pins and remove wheels, clean and coat axles with a multipurpose automotive grease. See Figure 20. Axle Figure 20 SECTION7: SERVICE WARNING: BeltReplacement 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.
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• DriveBelt Roll the front and rear auger belts off the engine pulley. See Figure 22. Rear Auger _ J_ f--Belt _ ,- _ f==_.._ ' " -0"_'''_ • • Drive Belt Engine Pulley • • idler _ /_,_r _% _/_Belt Follow steps 1 through 4 of previous instructions. Pull idler pulley up, and lift belt off engine pulley and friction wheel disc. See Figure 22. Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on the auger pulley. See Figure 24. Slip belt between friction wheel and friction wheel disc.
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• • • 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 25. 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. • Slide the gear shaft to the right and slide the friction wheel assembly from the shaft. Remove the four screws from the friction wheel • assembly. Remove the friction wheel rubber from between the plates.
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SECTION9: 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. Engine runs erratic Primer button not depressed. Fuel shut-off valve closed (if so equipped). Unit running on CHOKE. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. Water or dirt in fuel system. Carburetor out of adjustment.
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SECTION10: PARTSLIST / I 1 2 3 16 18 33 5 2 \ 1 / ! 39 17 18 30 27 61 62 63 31 37 64 44 45 52 53 \ 42 54 57 5O 54 55 56 58 59 2O
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ModelsE6OOE, $610E,E640F,E660F,E6COF& E660G REE 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 684-0037B 784-5681 784-5619A 784-5682 732-0746 684-0036A 735-0199A 736-0509 712-0271 712-3068 746-0778 684-0103 712-0116 732-0193 736-0105 714-0104 736-0275 711-0677 710-0459A 720-0274 749-0911C 749-0910C REF. NO.
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ModelsE6OOE, $610E,E640F,E660F,E6COF& E660G 20 39 38 Drive Clutch Cable 5 37 13 Auger Clutch Cable 4 7 6 3 J 30 14 26 36 44 9 10 28 8 4 1 5 Auger Clutch Cable 35 I 1 22 1
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ModelsE6OOE, $610E,E640F,E660F,E6COF& E660G REE NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 PART NO. 710-1652 784-5688 784-5687A 756-0625 738-0924 784-5630B 741-0563 736-0105 712-0116 741-04026 736-0188 784-5689A 710-0538 736-0242 714-0474 736-0160 710-0809 784-5590 784-5638 710-1652 736-0351 717-1445 714-0126 REF. NO. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 DESCRIPTION Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .
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ModelsE6OOE, $610E,E640F,E660F,E6COF& E660G 11 10 14 12 19 21 13 38 26 41 l 22 18_ 18 39 42 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 PART NO. 712-0116 756-0178 784-5632B 710-0459A 738-0281 736-0167 732-0611 712-3068 712-3010 736-0119 05931A 741-0309 710-0451 705-5226 684-0039D 684-0040D 684-0041D 784-5618 736-0242 741-0475 78_5647 731 - 1379C 712-0324 736-0463 710-0703 REF. NO.
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ModelsE6OOE, $610E,E640F,E660F,E6COF& E660G © REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 NOTE: PART NO. 618-0123 618-0124 710-0642 711-0908A 711-0909A 711-0910A 714-0161 715-0143 717-0528 717-0526 718-0186 721-0325 721-0327 736-0351 736-0369 736-0445 741-0662 741-0663 618-0120A 618-0121A 618-0122A DESCRIPTION RH Reducer Housing LH Reducer Housing Hex Screw 1/4-20 x .
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ModelsE6OOE& $610E 1 IMPORTANT: For a properly 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 I \ 27 9 11 10 12 llll II 6 15 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 710-1245B DESCRIPTION Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 x.
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ModelsE640F,E660F,E6COF& E660G iMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. -BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely, 26 9 12 \ 11 10 15 19 4 16 7 6 16 21 22 25 18 23 REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 REF. NO.
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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 d. United States, its possessions and territories. MTD LLC warrants this product against defects 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 materials or workmanship.