Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty L 600-Series Snow Thrower m K Style MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.
1 ToTheOwner ThankYou Thank you for purchasing a Snow Thrower manufactured by If you have any problems MTD LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual It instructs prior to operating your machine. persons who will operate address and mailing the equipment.
2 ImportantSafeOperationPractices WARNING! This symbol could endanger all instructions points the personal safety and/or in this manual with these instructions out important before property attempting may result in personal When you see this symbol. safety instructions of yourself to operate which, if not followed, and others. this machine. Read and follow Failure to comply injury.
5. SafeHandling of Gasoline To avoid personal in handling injury or property gasoline. Gasoline vapors are explosive. damage is extremely Serious personal use extreme flammable a. Use only an approved b. Extinguish all cigarettes, Engine exhaust care and deadly and the 6. injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which Wash your skin and change clothes immediately. can ignite. 7. gasoline container. 8. cigars, pipes and other d.
Clearinga CloggedDischargeChute service dealer to ensure that all mechanical Hand contact Failure to do so can result in accidents, with the rotating impeller systems are working inside the discharge properly chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute. Donot modifyengine To clear the chute: To avoid serious injury 1. SHUTTHE ENGINE OFF! way. Tampering 2.
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear machine before attempting to assemble and operate. on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, assemble and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before WARNING-- WARNING-- WARNING-- Contact with the rotating WARNING--THROWN This machine WARNING-- machine is running.
3 Assembly & Set-Up Contentsof Carton One Snow Thrower One Snow Thrower Manual Two Replacement Auger Shear Pins One Product Operator's Assembly Handle 1. Place the shift lever in the Forward-6 position 2. Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to be sure both cables are aligned with roller guides the handle upward. See Fig. 3-1. pivoting before Figure 3=2 Figure 3-1 NOTE: Make certain the upper ends of each cable are seated properly 3. in its bracket.
3 Finish securing bracket chute control assembly to chute support with wing nut and hex screw removed earlier. Set-Up ShearPins See Fig. 3-4. A pair of replacement auger shear pins and bow tie cotter are included with your snow thrower. Store them thrower's dash panel until needed. See Fig. 3-6. pins in your snow Figure 3-4 4. Check that all cables are properly routed through guide on top of the engine. See Fig. 3-5.
Fuel Recommendations Use automotive combustion gasoline chamber Gasoline with CheckingOil Level (unleaded deposits) or low leaded to minimize with a minimum up to 10% ethanol of 87 octane. or 15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary engine. You must, however, check the oil level prior is shipped with oil the to AUTION: operating The the engine snow thrower. Running thein engine _1 Butyl Ether) can be used. Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or dirty gasoline.
AugerControl Adjustments SkidShoes carefully The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward for shipping to operating purposes. Adjust them downward, the snow thrower. if desired, i_ this snow thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up CAUTION: It is not recommended thatyouinjury operate and throw loose gravel, causing personal or prior is operating Check the adjustment 1.
4 Controls and Features Shift Lever / Drive Control Chute Directional Control er Control Gas Cap \ Chute Assembly Heated Grips_ \ \, OU FUl \ \ Clean Out Tool Muffler \ \ Recoil Starter Handle Ignition Key / Throttle Control Choke Control Augers / Oil Drain Skid Shoe Electric Start Button Electric Starter Outlet Figure 4=1 Snow thrower illustrated controls and features are described below and ChokeControl in Fig. 4-1.
ThrottleControl AugerControl f AUGER CONTROL The throttle control regulates the speed when moved is located on the rear of the engine. It of the engine and will shut off the engine into the STOP position. Primer Pressing the primer into the engine's weather starting. forces fuel directly carburetor %_p_li to aid in cold| Oil Fill The auger control Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill. is located on the left handle.
Chute DirectionalControl CHUTE Chute Clean-Out Tool DiRECTiONAL CONTROL clogged chute assembly. Shut off engine and remain ARNING! Never hands to clear behind handles until use all your moving parts have a stopped _ before unclogging. The chute clean-out the auger CHUTE ROTATE LEFT is located fastened to the rear of clip. Should snowand 1. Release both the Auger Control 2. Stop the engine 3. Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which the rear of the auger housing. 4.
Operation Starting the Engine l_lhllL starting. operating The engine Plug the extension engine. to warm up for a few minutes will not develop cord into the electric outlet located on the Plug the other end of extension prong 120-volt, grounded, area. See Fig. 5-2. moving parts. Do not use a pressurized starting ARNING! Always keep hands and feet clear of fluid. Vapors are flammable. Allow the engine NOTE: 3.
RecoilStarter ToEngageDrive 1. With the throttle control in the Fast(rabbit) position, move shift lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two reverse (R) positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions and a pace you're comfortable with. 2. Squeeze the drive control against the handle the snow thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop. engine running.
6 Maintenance& Adjustments Maintenance Lubrication Engine GearShaft Refer to the Engine Maintenance section. The gear (hex) shaft should or after every twenty-five ShavePlate and Skid Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom thrower are subject to wear. They should and replaced To remove when be checked periodically 1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. 2. Carefully pivot the snow thrower rests on the auger housing. 3.
Auger Shaft Adjustments At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger shaft. Spray lubricant the flange bearings See Fig. 6-3. inside the shaft and around found the spacers and at either end of the shaft. Shift Cable If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to the figures to the right and adjust cable as follows: the shift 1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward 2. Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. speed position.
DriveControl Chute DirectionalControl When the drive control position, is released the cable should and in the disengaged have very little slack. It should "up" If the chute assembly NOT be the chute control tight. 1. NOTE: If excessive slack is present in the drive cable or if the snow thrower's drive is disengaging intermittently the cable may be in need of adjustment. Check the adjustment 1. 2. forward. 2.
7 EngineMaintenance WARNING! To prevent accidental the engine and remove the ignition performing any type of engine start-up, shut off Periodic inspection and adjustment high level performance key before of the engine is essential is to be maintained. will also ensure a long service life. The required maintenance. if Regular maintenance service intervals and the type of maintenance to be performed are described in the table below.
5park Plug 4. Check that the spark plug washer is in good condition and thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross- threading. plug removed. DO NOT crank engine with spark WARNING? plug removed. DO NOT check for spark with spark i_ 5. After the spark plug is seated, tighten wrench to compress NOTE:When To ensure proper engine operation, properly and free of deposits. 1.
Service Belt Replacement 4. Auger Belt 5. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing. To remove and replace your snow thrower's as follows: thrower by removing it. See Fig 8-3. auger belt, proceed I. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. 2. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. See Fig. 8-I.
3_ Remove the belt from around belt between the support the auger pulley, and slip the bracket and the auger pulley. DriveBelt To remove and replace your snow thrower's as follows: See Fig. 8-5. drive belt, proceed 1. Place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. 2. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. Refer to Fig. 8-1. 3. Remove the belt as follows. See Fig. 8-6.: a. Roll the auger belt off the engine b. Use a wrench right. c.
6_ Slip the drive belt offthe pulley and between wheel and friction disc. See Fig. 8-7. wheel Friction WheelRemoval friction If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjustment fails to correct the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced. Follow the instructions below. Examine the friction wheel for signs of wear or cracking and replace if necessary: 1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. 2.
5_ Carefully remove the hex nut which to the snow thrower secures the hex shaft frame and lightly dislodge the ball bearing See Fig. 8-9. tap the shaft's end to from the right side of the frame. Follow the previous components. replacing 1. NOTE: Be careful not to damage the threads on the shaft. steps in reverse order to reassemble If you're disassembling the friction only the rubber ring, proceed Remove the four screws which side plates together.
9 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Engine fails to start 1. Remedy Choke not in ON position. 1. Move choke to ON position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tankwith 4. Engine not primed. 4. Prime engine as instructed Your Snow Thrower". clean, fresh gasoline. in "Operating 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Safety key not in ignition Engine runs erratic 1. Engine running on engine. on CHOKE. 6.
1 ReplacementParts Component Phone (800) 800-7310 to order replacement Parts Manual downloads are also available l parts or a complete Part Number and Description 929-0071 Extention 954-04050 754-0367 Auger Drive Belt Wheel Drive Belt 684-04153 935-04054 Friction Wheel Assembly Friction Wheel Rubber 925-04213 Lamp, 12.5V, 37.5W 738-04124A 714-04040 Shear Pin, 1.
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MTD CONSUMER GROUP INC (MTD), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environment Protection Agency (U. S. EPA) Emission (Owner's Control System Warranty Defect Warranty Statement Rights and Obligations) EMISSIONCONTROLSYSTEMCOVERAGEIS APPLICABLETOCERTIFIEDENGINESPURCHASEDIN CALIFORNIAIN 2005 ANDTHEREAFTER,WHICHARE USEDIN CALIFORNIA,ANDTO CERTIFIEDMODELYEAR2005 AND LATERENGINESWHICHARE PURCHASEDAND USEDELSEWHEREIN THE UNITEDSTATES.
(4)Repair orreplacement ofanywarranted partunder thewarranty provisions ofthisarticle must beperformed atnocharge totheowner ata warranty station. (5)Notwithstanding theprovisions ofSubsection (4)above, warranty services orrepairs must beprovided atallMTD distribution centers that arefranchised toservice thesubject engines. (6)Theowner must notbecharged fordiagnostic laborthatleads tothedetermination thatawarranted partisinfactdefective, provided that suchdiagnostic workisperformed atawarranty station.
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 United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canadaand/ or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "MTD").
