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Safe Operation
Practices • Set-Up • Operation
• Maintenance
• Service • Troubleshooting
• Warranty
L
600-Series
Snow Thrower
m E/F Style
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019
PrintedIn USA
FormNo.769-03745
(December 2 0,2007)

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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.769-03745 (December 2 0,2007)
  • 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 • RO. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...
  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    Important SafeOperation 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...
  • Page 4 Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. SafeHandling0f Gas01ine 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 machine...
  • Page 5: Maintenance And Storage

    Maintenance& Storage Donot modifyengine Never ta roper with safety devices. Check their proper To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway adjustment sections of this manual.
  • Page 6: Assembly And Setup

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of 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 before pivoting...
  • Page 7 ChuteDirectional Control Chute Clean-0utT001 Remove the plastic cap (if present), flat washer and hairpin The chute clea n-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.
  • Page 8 AddingFuel WARNING! Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. equipment moving parts.
  • Page 9 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 10: Controls And Features

    Controls a ndFeatures Shift Lever Drive Control Auger Control / Clutch Lock GasCap Chute Assembly Chute Directional Control Clean Out Tool Mumer Recoil Starter Primer ignition Throttle Control Choke Control Augers Electric Start Button Skid Shoe Oil Drain Electric Outlet Figure 4=1 Snow thrower controls...
  • Page 11: Auger Control

    Throttle(ontrol Auger(ontrol 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 12: Chuteclean-Outtool

    ChuteClean-OutTool Chute Directional Control CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL clogged chute assembly. Shut offengine and remain ARI_IING! Never use your hands to clear a behind handles until all moving parts have stopped ADJUSTABLE before unclogging. CHUTE TILT DISCHARGE LEFT The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of...
  • Page 13: 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 i_l_jl WARNING!
  • Page 14: Replacing Shear Pins

    RecoilStarter ToEngageDrive With the throttle control in the Fast(rabbit) position, move engine 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 15: 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 16 AugerShaft 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. If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot See Fig.
  • Page 17: Off-Season Storage

    DriveControl ChuteBracketAdjustment When the drive control is released and in the disengaged "up" If the spiral atthe 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 18: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance WARNING! To prevent accidental start-up, shut off Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential if high level performance is to be maintained. Regular the engine and remove the ignition key before maintenance will also ensure a long service life. The required performing any type of engine maintenance.
  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 four self-tapping screws which secure To remove and replace your snow thrower's auger belt, proceed it.
  • Page 21: Drive Belt

    DriveBelt 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. 7-5. as follows: Place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine removing the two self-tapping...
  • Page 22: Friction Wheel Removal

    Friction Wheel Removal Slip the drive belt offthe pulley and between friction wheel and friction wheel disc. See Fig. 7-7. If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjustment fails to correct the problem, the friction...
  • Page 23 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 components. If you're disassembling the friction wheel and to dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of the replacing...
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Choke not in ON position. 1. Move choke to ON position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connectwire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tankempty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tankwlth clean, fresh gasoline. 4.
  • Page 25: Replacement Parts

    Replacement P arts Part Number and Description Component 929-0071 Extention 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 790-00091...
  • Page 26 MTD. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youare responsible for the performance of the requiredmaintenancelistedin yourOwner'sManual.MTD recommends that you retainall your receiptscoveringmaintenances on yoursmall off-roadengine,but MTDcan notdenywarrantysolely for the lack of receiptsor for yourfailureto ensurethe performanceto all scheduledmaintenance. As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youshouldhoweverbe awarethat MTDmaydenyyour warrantycoverageif yoursmall off-roadengineor part hasfaileddue to abuse,neglect,impropermaintenance or unapprovedmodifications.
  • Page 27 (8)Throughout the engine's warranty period defined inSubsection (a)(2), MTD will m aintain asupply ofwarranted parts s ufficient tomeet the expected demand forsuch parts. (9)Any replacement part m ay b eused i nthe performance...
  • Page 28: 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.

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