MTD E610E 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 SNO W THR O WERS Models E600E, E610E E640F , E660G 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 unl[...]

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 La y out the hardware according to the illustration f or identification pur poses. Part numbers are shown in parentheses. (Hardware pac k may contain e xtra items which are not used on y our unit.) A ATTACHING THE HANDLES Hex Bolts (A) (710-3180) Handle T abs (784-5599) Hex Bolts (710-3008) Lock Washers (736-[...]

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 • Remove staples or break glue [...]

7 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 A TT A CHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBL Y (Hard ware A) 1. Place right handle (A) in position against the snow thro wer so the flat side of the handle is against the snow thro wer . Secure bottom hole in handle to snow thro wer using he x bolt 3/4" long and lock w asher . See Figure 4. Do not tighten at this time. 2. Plac[...]

8 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 A TT A CHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBL Y (Hard ware B) Place chute assembly (C) o ver chute opening, with the opening in the chute assembly f acing the front of the unit. Place chute flange keepers beneath lip of chute assembly , with the flat side down. Secure with he x head screws and he x lock n uts as shown in F[...]

9 Figure 11 Figure 12 IMPORT ANT : Attach the shift rod and clutch cables as f ollows . THEN CHECK THE ADJUSTMENTS AS INSTR UCTED , AND MAKE ANY FINAL ADJUST - MENTS NECESSAR Y BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR SNO W THRO WER. F ailure to follo w the instr uctions ma y cause damage to the snow thro wer . A TT A CHING THE SHIFT ROD (Har d ware D) 1. Place the[...]

10 T raction Drive Clutch and Shift Le ver Adjustment 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[...]

11 TRA CTION DRIVE/A UGER CLUTCH LOCK (See Figure 14) The traction drive clutch is located on the right handle. Squeeze the traction driv e clutch to engage the wheel drive . Release to stop . This same le v er also locks the auger clutch so y ou can tur n the chute crank without interr upting the snow throwing process . If the auger drive clutch i[...]

12 Electric Starter: 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. Follow all instructions carefully. Determine that your house w[...]

13 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. T O ENGA GE 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 e[...]

14 SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT The space between the sha v e plate and the ground can be adjusted. Ref er to page 10 of the Assembly Instructions. TRA CTION DRIVE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Ref er to the Final Adjustment section of the Assem- bly Instructions to adjust the traction drive clutch. If you are uncertain that you hav e reached the correct adjustment, t[...]

15 WHEELS 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. Figure 23 . Figure 24 A UGER SHAFT Remove shear bolts on auger shaft. Oil or spray lubricant inside shaft. See Figure 24. GEAR SHAFT Lubricate the gear sha[...]

16 BEL T REMO V AL AND REPLA CEMENT WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and ground. 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 (model 600/610E has only one auger belt) . 1. Remov e the plastic belt cove[...]

17 Figure 28 CHANGING FRICTION WHEEL R UBBER The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be check ed after 25 hours of operation, and periodically thereafter . Replace the fr iction wheel rubber if any signs of wear or cr acking are f ound. 1. Drain the gasoline from the sno w thro wer , or place a piece of plastic under the gas [...]

18 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 s witch on engine. Spark plug wi[...]

19 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" 1 711-0910 Spiral Axle 28" 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 1 10 721-0325 Plu[...]

20 Blower Housing E600E E610E E640F E660G[...]

21 Blower Housing E600E E610E E640F E660G REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 784-5618 Housing, Bearing 2 2 05931 Housing, Bearing 1 3 618-0120 Gear Assembly (24") 1 618-0121 Gear Assembly (26") 1 618-0122 Gear Assembly (28") 1 4 684-0039A 24" Housing Assembly 1 684-0040A 26" Housing Assembly 1 684-0041A 28" Hou[...]

22 Handle Assembly E600E E610E E640F E660G[...]

23 Handle Assembly E600E E610E E640F E660G REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 684-0008A Arm-Shift 1 3 684-0033A P anel-Handle 1 4 684-0036 Handle-Engagement—R.H. 1 5 684-0037 Handle-Engagement—L.H. 1 7 710-0276 Scre w 1 8 710-0451 Bolt-Carriage 1 9 710-0599 Scre w 4 10 710-1003 Screw 2 11 711-0653 Pin-Cle vis 1 12 712-0116 Nut-He x 1 13[...]

24 Frame Assembly E600E E610E E640F E660G[...]

25 Frame Assembly E600E E610E E640F E660G REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 618-0063 Bearing Ass’y . 1 2 656-0012A Ass’y ., F r iction Wheel Disc 1 3 684-0013B Rod Shift, Wheel Dr ive 1 4 684-0021 Brkt. Ass’y . Friction Wheel 1 5 684-0030 F rame Ass’y ., 600 S/T 1 6 684-0042B Wheel F r iction 1 7 710-0654A He x Self-T ap Screw 4 8 [...]

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-Hex 1 11 731-1324 Cover-Belt 1 12 732-0339 Spr ing 1 13 736-011[...]

27 Engine and V-Belts E640F E660G 16 736-0270 W asher—Lock 1 17 736-0331 W asher—Bell 1 18 736-0505 W asher—Flat 1 19 748-0234 Shoulder Spacer 1 20 748-0360 Pulle y , Adapter 1 21 754-0346 V -Belt 1 22 754-0430 V -Belt Matched 2 23 756-0313 Idler , Flat 1 24 756-0569 Pulle y , Half 4 25 756-0967 Pulle y—Auger 2 26 756-0986 Pulle y Half 1 27[...]

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[...]