MTD E614E manual

IMPOR T ANT : READ SAFETY R ULES AND INSTR UCTIONS CAREFULL Y MTD PR ODUCTS INC. P .O . BO X 368022 CLEVELAND , OHIO 44136-9722 Model Numbers E642E, E662H, 614E, E644E, E664F 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 [...]

2 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[...]

3 • 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. • Stop engine whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the collector/impeller housing or discharge guide, and making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections. Never pla[...]

4 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 [...]

5 SECTION 4: CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK A A TT A CHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBL Y Lay out the hardware according to the illustration for identification purposes. Parts are illustrated approximately one-half size. Part numbers are shown in parentheses. (Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit.) B A TT A CHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBL[...]

6 SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine with gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. NOTE: All references to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position. UNP A CKING 1. Remove staples or break glue o[...]

7 3. Insert curved end of the Z fitting into the top hole in the triangular metal tab on the auger control grip. See Figure 5. Figure 5 4. Place the auger control grip on top of the left handle. The triangular metal tab must be between the handle and the grip bracket. See Figure 6. Figure 6 5. Secure with hex bolt, spacer and lock nut. See Figure 6[...]

8 Figure 9 Figure 10 A TT A CHING SHIFT ROD (Hardware D) 1. Place the shift lever in the fifth (5) or the fastest forward speed position. 2. Models 642, 662 : Rotate the shift arm assembly counter clockwise, as far as it will go. Insert the shift rod through the shift arm assembly. When installed the shift arm assembly should point to the right. Se[...]

9 A TT A CHING CLUTCH CABLES 1. Thread the hex jam nuts all the way up the threaded portion of the “Z” ends. 2. Make certain all cables are in the grooves of the cable roller guides. The roller guides are located in the lower rear of the unit. Lift the clutch grip in the raised (up) position. 3. Thread the cable onto the threaded portion of the[...]

10 4. Place one flat washer on the end of the chute crank, then insert the end of the crank into the hole in the plastic bushing in the chute crank bracket. See Figure 17. Figure 17 5. Place the other flat washer on the end of the chute crank, and inser t hair pin clip into hole in the end of crank. See Figure 17. 6. Adjust the chute brac ket so t[...]

11 Adjusting The Skid Shoes The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted by adjusting the skid shoes. 1. Place skid shoes in the low position to remove snow close to the ground. Place skid shoes in a higher position to remove snow from uneven ground. See Figure 19. 2. Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts and carriage[...]

12 Figure 22 Figure 23 SECTION 7: OPERATION BEFORE ST ARTING WARNING: Observe all Warning Labels on the snow thrower prior to use. See Figure 1. Your snow thrower is shipped with oil; however, you must check the oil level before operating. Be careful not to overfill. The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety. Attach spark plug wire to spark p[...]

13 Follow all instructions carefully. Determine that your house wiring is a three wire grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain. If your house wiring system is not a three-wire grounded system, do not use this electric starter under any conditions. If your system is grounded and a three- hole receptacle is not available at[...]

14 T O ENGA GE DRIVE/A UGER 1. With the engine running near top speed, move shift lever into one of the FORWARD or 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. 2. Squeeze the left hand auger drive clutch to engage auger. 3. Whil[...]

15 5. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable, and thread cable in or out as necessary. 6. Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached. Reassemble the frame cover with six self-tapping screws. Figure 26 Note: If you had earlier placed plastic film under the gas cap, be sure to remove[...]

16 SECTION 9: LUBRICATION WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing any lubrication or maintenance. ENGINE Refer to engine manual for all engine lubrication instructions. WARNING: When following instruct- ions in separate engine manual for draining oil, be sure to protect frame to avoid oil dripping ont[...]

17 A UGER BEL TS NOTE: It is necessary to remove both belts in order to change either one. If changing just one belt, be certain to check the condition of the other belt. 1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. See Figure 29. 2. Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece o[...]

18 Figure 32 CHANGING THE FRICTION WHEEL RUBBER The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be checked after 25 hours of operation, and periodically thereafter. Replace the friction wheel rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found. 1. Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. [...]

19 SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer. T rouble P ossible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine f ails to star t Fuel tank empty , or stale fuel. Block ed fuel line. Choke not in ON position F aulty spark plug. K ey not in switch on engine . Spark plug wi[...]

20 SECTION 13: ILLUSTRATED PARTS HOUSING ASSEMBLY[...]

21 HOUSING ASSEMBLY REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 618-0123 Housing—L.H. 1 2 618-0124 Housing—R.H. 1 3 710-0642 Screw 5 4 711-0908 Spiral Axle 24" 1 711-0909 Spiral Axle 26" 1 711-1024 Spiral Axle 30" 1 5 714-0161 K ey 1 6 715-0143 Pin-Spiral 1 7 717-0526 Shaft-W orm 1 8 717-0528 Gear-W orm 1 9 718-0186 Collar-Thrust [...]

22 HANDLE ASSEMBLY[...]

23 HANDLE ASSEMBLY REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION QTY . 1A 684-0105 Control Panel Ass’y - T op Shift † 1 1B 684-0106 Control Panel Ass’y .-Front Shift †† 1 2 629-0058 Wire Harness † 1 3 705-5233 Clutch Le ver LH 1 4 705-5234 Clutch Le ver RH 1 5 705-5275 Clutch Grip Brack et—LH 1 6 705-5274 Clutch Grip Brack et—RH 1 7 710-0779A [...]

24 FRAME ASSEMBLY[...]

25 FRAME ASSEMBLY Wheel Assembly REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION QTY . REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 618-0063 Bearing Ass’y . 1 25 736-0242 W asher , Bell 1 2 656-0012A Ass’y ., Friction Wheel Disc 1 26 712-0324 Nut 1 3 684-0013B Rod Shift, Wheel Drive 1 27 736-0351 Flat W asher 1 4 684-0021 Brkt. Ass’y . Friction Wheel 1 28 7[...]

26 REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 05896A Brac ket-Idler 1 2 629-0071 Cord-Extension 110V † 1 3 710-0627 Screw-He x 1 4 710-1245 Screw-He x 1 5 710-0230 Screw-He x 1 6 710-0342 Screw-He x 1 7 710-0696 Screw-He x 1 8 710-0627 Screw-He x 1 9 710-0896 Screw-He x 2 10 712-0181 Nut-He x 1 11 731-1324 Cov er-Belt 1 12 732-0339 Spring 1 13 73[...]

27 Models E642E,E644E,E662H, E664F ENGINE AND “V” BELT REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 05896A Brac ket 1 2 629-0071 Cord, Extension 1 3 710-0627 Scre w 1 4 710-1245 Scre w 1 5 710-0230 Scre w 1 6 710-0342 Scre w 1 7 710-0696 Scre w 1 8 710-0627 Scre w 1 9 710-0896 Scre w 2 10 712-0181 Nut, He x 1 11 731-1324 Belt Cov er 1 12 732-0710[...]

MANUF A CTURER’S LIMITED W ARRANTY 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. This warranty covers u[...]