Assembly & Set-Up - MTD 600 Series Operator's Manual

Assembly & Set-Up
Thank You
Thank you for purchasing this product. It was carefully engineered to
provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained.
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs
you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine.
Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the
machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage.
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product
information available at the time of printing. Review this manual frequently
to familiarize yourself with the machine, its features and operation. Please
be aware that this Operator's Manual may cover a range of product
specifications for various models. Characteristics and features discussed
and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models. We
Contents of Carton
• Snow Thrower (1)
• Replacement Auger Shear Pins (2-4)
• Snow Thrower Operator's Manual (1)
• Product Registration Card (1)
NOTE:
This Operator's Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all models and the
model depicted may differ from yours. Refer to Figure 2-1 which shows the different versions and match the contents of carton (chute and directional
control rod/flex shaft) to identify your specific unit.
Chute Standard Side Crank
Rod Assembly
Assembly
Standard Side Crank Chute Control
Page 7
Chute Assembly
Chute Control Rod
Two & Four Way Chute Control
Pages 10-11
reserve the right to change product specifications, designs and equipment
without notice and without incurring obligation.
If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power
rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be found at www.opei.
org or the engine manufacturer's web site.
If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone your
local authorized service dealer or contact us directly. We want to ensure
your complete satisfaction at all times.
Throughout this manual, all references to right and left side of the machine
are observed from the operating position.
• Chute Assembly (1)
• Safety Key (2)
• Engine Operator's Manual (1)
Chute U-Joint Side Crank
Assembly Rod Assembly
U-Joint Side Crank Chute Control
Page 8
Chute Assembly
Flex Shaft
Overhead Chute Control
(with Flex Shaft and Steel Chute)
Page 12
Figure 2-1
• Chute Control Rod, Flex Shaft, or Side
Crank Rod Assembly† (1)
• Parts/Warranty Document (1)
† If Equipped
Overhead Chute
Control Rod
Chute
Assembly
Overhead Chute Control (with Chute Control Rod)
Page 9
Manual Chute
Control Rod
Chute
Assembly
Electric Chute Control
Pages 13
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