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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty 600-Series Snow Thrower m E/F Style MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-05069 (June1,2009)
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Page 2: Customer Support
Choose from the options below: Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 Write us at MTD LLC • EO. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
ImportantSafeOperation 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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. -
Page 4: Safe Handling Of Gasoline
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. SafeHandling of Gasoline Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care and deadly gas. in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the Do not operate... - Page 5 According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission Clearinga CloggedDischarge Chute (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow or 60 hours of operation.
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Page 6: Safety Symbols
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting assemble and operate... -
Page 7: Assembly And Setup
Assembly & Set-Up Contentsof Carton One Snow Thrower Two Replacement Auger Shear Pins One Chute Assembly One Snow Thrower Operator's One Product Registration Card Manual Assembly Handle Place the shift lever in the forward-6 position. Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to be sure both cables are aligned with roller guides... - Page 8 ChuteDirectional Control Chute Clean-0ut Tool Remove the plastic cap (if present), flat washer and hairpin The chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the auger clip from the end of the chute directional control. See Fig. housing with a mounting clip and a cable tie at the factory.
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Page 9: Adding Fuel
Adding Fuel CheckingOil Level WARNING! Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the engine. You must, however, check the oil level prior vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine AUTION: The engine is shipped with oil in the to operating the snow thrower. - Page 10 ChuteAssembly Adjustments The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by changing SkidShoes angle of the chute assembly. To do so: The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory Stop the engine by removing the key and loosen the plastic for shipping purposes.
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Page 11: Auger Control
Auger Control carefully read and follow all instructions below. WARNING! Prior to operating your snow thrower, Perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly. Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows: When the auger control is released and in the disengaged "up"... -
Page 12: Controls And Features
Controls a nd Features Shift Lever Drive ._. Auger Control Chute Directional Control Chute Assembly Clean Out Tool ;as Cap Primer Control Choke Start Control Button Recoil Starter Electric Starter Augers Handle Outlet Figure 4-1 Snow thrower controls and features are described below and ChokeControl... - Page 13 ThrottleControl AugerControl AUGER CONTROL The throttle control is located on the rear of the engine. regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when moved into the STOP position. Primer Pressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine's carburetor to aid in cold-...
- Page 14 Chute Directional Control ChuteClean-OutTool CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL clogged chute assembly. Shut offengine and remain ARNING! Never use your hands to clear a behind handles until all moving parts have stopped ADJUSTABLE before unclogging the chute assembly. The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of E TiLT...
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Page 15: Operation
Operation Plug the extension cord into the electric outlet located Starting the Engine on the engine. Plug the other end of extension cord into a three-prong 120-volt, grounded, AC outlet in a well- ventilated area. See Fig. 5-2. moving parts. Do not use a pressurized starting l_Jlhjk, ARNING! -
Page 16: Replacing Shearpins
RecoilStarter ToEngageDrive With the throttle control in the Fast(rabbit) position, move engine is running. shift lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two CAUTION! Do not pull the starter handle while the reverse (R) positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions and a pace you're comfortable with. -
Page 17: Maintenance And Adjustments
Maintenance& Adjustments Maintenance Lubrication GearShaft Engine Refer to the Engine Maintenance section. The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation. ShavePlate and Skid Shoes Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom... - Page 18 Auger Shaft Adjustments At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger Shift Cable shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around the spacers and the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft. Reinstall the If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be shear pins.
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Page 19: Drive Control
DriveControl ChuteBracketAdjustment When the drive control is released and in the disengaged "up" If the spiral at the bottom of the chute directional control is not position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be fully engaging with the chute assembly, the chute bracket can be tight. -
Page 20: Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance WARNING! To prevent accidental start-up, shut off Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential high level performance is to be maintained. Regular maintenance the engine and remove the key before performing will also ensure a long service life. The required service intervals any type of engine maintenance. -
Page 21: Spark Plug
Check that the spark plug washer is in good condition Spark Plug and thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross- threading. plug removed. DO NOT crank engine with spark After the spark plug is seated, tighten with a spark plug WARNING? DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed. -
Page 22: Belt Replacement
Service Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it Belt Replacement rests on the auger housing. Auger Belt Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which secure To remove and replace your snow thrower's auger belt, proceed it. -
Page 23: Drive Belt
Drive Belt Remove the belt from around the auger pulley, and slip the belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley. To remove and replace your snow thrower's drive belt, proceed See Fig. 8-5. as follows: To prevent spillage, remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops. - Page 24 FrictionWheelRemoval Back out the stop bolt to increase the clearance between the friction wheel disc and friction wheel. See Fig. 8-7. If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjustment fails to correct the problem,...
- Page 25 Carefully remove the hex nut which secures the hex shaft Follow the previous steps in reverse order to reassemble to the snow thrower frame and lightly tap the shaft's end to components. If you're disassembling the friction wheel and dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of the frame.
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Page 26: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Choke not in CHOKE position. 1. Move choke to CHOKE position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tankwith clean, fresh gasoline. -
Page 27: Replacement Parts
Replacement P arts Component Part Number and Description 929-0071 Extension Cord, 110V 954-04050 Auger Drive Belt 754-0367 Wheel Drive Belt 684-04153 Friction Wheel Assembly 935-04054 Friction Wheel Rubber 925-1658 Halogen Lamp, 12V, 27W 738-04124A Shear Pin, 1.50 714-04040 Bow-tie Cotter Pin 784-5580 Slide Shoe, Standard (Steel) 731-06439... -
Page 28: Attachments & Accessories
Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are available for your snow thrower. Phone (800) 800-7310 for information regarding compatibility, price and availability (have your full model number and serial number ready). Model Number Description 0EM-390-679 Drift Cutter 0EM-390-674 Heavy Duty Snow Cab... - Page 30 MTD. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youare responsible forthe performance of the requiredmaintenance listed in your Owner'sManual.MTD recommends that you retainall yourreceiptscoveringmaintenances on yoursmall off-roadengine,but MTDcan not denywarrantysolelyfor the lack of receiptsor foryour failureto ensurethe performanceto all scheduledmaintenance. As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youshouldhoweverbe awarethat MTDmaydenyyour warrantycoverageif yoursmall off-roadengine or part hasfaileddue toabuse, neglect,impropermaintenance or unapprovedmodifications.
- Page 31 (8)Throughout the engine's warranty period defined inSubsection (a)(2), MTD will m aintain a supply ofwarranted parts s ufficient tomeet the expected demand forsuch parts. (9)Any replacement part m ay b eused i ntheperformance...
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Page 32: Limited Warranty
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer. respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited d.