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Operator's Manual
Snow Thrower
Model E6C3H
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
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 the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if
any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required
by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark
arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department,
P.O. Box 361131
Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
MTD LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO.
769-00377A
(6/03)
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- Page 1 (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. MTD LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................ Assembling Your Snow Thrower ................Know Your Snow Thrower ..................Operating Your Snow Thrower ................Making Adjustments ....................Maintaining Your Snow Thrower ................Servicing Your Snow Thrower ................. Troubleshooting ...................... Parts List ......................... FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new Snow Thrower. -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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 4. Never operate withamissing ordamaged discharge telephone 1-800-800-7310 forassistance and thename chute. Keep a llsafety d evices i nplace and working. ofyour n earest servicing dealer. 5. Never runanengine i ndoors orinapoorly v entilated area. E ngine exhaust contains carbon m onoxide, an MAINTENANCE A NDSTORAGE odorless and deadly gas.
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Page 5: Assembling Your Snow Thrower
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow • Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over thrower are determined from behind the unit in the the lower handle. See Figure 2 and Figure 3. •... -
Page 6: Know Your Snow Thrower
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOWTHROWER Traction Control/ Lever- Auger Control _-"=_ ;anio ut Headlight ger Drive Control Directional Discharge_ Control Electric Chute _:__ _1_%_._/ Starter Primer Button / !/ J Switch Choke_ _\\ _ ) })))7./ _Recoil Starter Thr,)ttle Handle Shoe Control Figure 4... -
Page 7: Operating Your Snow Thrower
Clean-Out T ool Headlight The headlight is on whenever the engine is running. The chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the auger housing with a mounting clip. The tool is ThrottleControl designed to clear a clogged discharged chute. Refer to Operating YourSnow Throwersection for more detailed The throttle control is located on the engine. - Page 8 • When disconnecting thepower c ord, a lways unplug • Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor fromthethree-prong receptacle f irstandthenfrom cover in the area of the control levers. Also, move thesnow thrower. control levers back and forth several times. RecoilStarter ToEngageDrive •...
- Page 9 Repeat Auger C ontrol T esttoverifyproper Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for adjustment hasbeenachieved. information regarding price and availability. Snow Thrower Model Drift Cutter Kit Auger All models OEM-390-679 Auger Control Cutter Figure 5 Carriage Screws / Hex Nuts ChuteClean-Out T ool Figure 6 The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the...
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Page 10: Making Adjustments
SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS adjustments while the engine is running, WARNING: NEVER attempt to make any except where specified in the operator's manual. Auger Housing Tire Pressure • The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes. Before operating check tire pressure and reduce pressure to between 15psi and 20 psi. - Page 11 SkidShoes ShiftRodAdjustment To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows: The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted. See Figure 10. • Remove the hairpin clip and slide the shift rod • For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise connector up, to separate the upper shift rod from the lower shift rod.
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Page 12: Maintaining Your Snow Thrower
wheel hub.This position gives power drive to the left Inside Hole wheel only, making the unit easier to maneuver. Axle BothWheelsDriving • Rotate wheel assembly to align hole in the hub with the inner hole on the axle shaft. Insert klick pin in the hole. -
Page 13: Servicing Your Snow Thrower
TractionControl / Auger Control Lock Driveand Shifting Mechanism The cams on the ends of the control rods which Lubricate at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation. Remove the rear cover, lubricate any interlock the traction drive and auger drive controls chains, sprockets, gears, bearings, shafts, and shifting must be lubricated at least once a season or every 25 mechanism at least once a season. - Page 14 • Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be a piece of plastic film under the gas cap. certain to remove it before operating the snow thrower • Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests Drive Belt on its auger housing.
- Page 15 0ff-Season Storage Hex Nut / Bell Washer WARNING: Never store the machine or fuel container indoors where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on water heater, furnace, clothes dryer, or other gas appliance. WARNING: Drain fuel into an approved...
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Page 16: Troubleshooting
SECTION 8: TROUBLE SHOOTING Corrective Action Trouble Possible Cause(s) Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used. Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line. -
Page 17: Parts List
ModelE6C3H Ref, Part No. Part Description 618-0123 RH Housing 618-0124 LH Housing 710-0642 Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 711-0124A Auger Axle, 30" 714-0161 Hi-Pro Key, 3/16 x 5/8 715-0143 Spring Spiral Pin, .25 x 1.25 717-0528A Worm Gear, 20-tooth 717-0526 Worm Shaft 718-0186... - Page 18 ModelE6C3H 68-_" 67__...
- Page 19 ModelE6C3H Ref, Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 684-0008A 736-0159 5/16 Washer Shift Arm Assembly 710-0458 746-0901 Control Cable Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.75" 710-0449 741-0475 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.25" Plastic Bushing 710-0788 736-0159 5/16 Washer Self-tapping Screw1/4-20 x 1"...
- Page 20 ModelE6C3H "/5 >...
- Page 21 ModelE6C3H Ref, Ref. Pa_ No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 710-0726 Hex Screw 5/16-18 x .75 712-0116 Lock Jam Nut 3/8-24 756-0178 Flat Idler 736-0169 Lock Washer 3/8 784-5632B 712-0798 Hex Nut 3/8-16 Auger Idler Arm 741-0245 710-0459A Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1.50 Hex Flange Bearing 738-0281 Shoulder Screw...
- Page 22 ModelE6C3H 10 \ 15 \ IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely...
- Page 23 ModelE6C3H Ref, Part No. Part Description 710-1652 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 x .625 731-1324 Belt Cover 732-0710 Extension Spring 710-0627 Hex Screw 5/16-24 x .75 710-3005 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16 x 1.25 05896A Drive Clutch Idler Bracket 748-0234 Shoulder Spacer 756-0987 Pulley Half 754-0346...
- Page 24 ModelE6C3H Drive Clutch Cable Auger Clutch Cable A 36 < Auger Clutch Cable Blower Housing...
- Page 25 ModelE6C3H Ref, Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 710-0599 Hex Screw 715-0249 Rolled Pin 784-5688 Drive Cable Guide Bracket 714-0143 Klik Pin 784-5687A 684-0042C Auger Clutch Cable Bracket Friction Wheel Assembly 756-0625 Roller Cable 656-0012A Friction Disc Wheel 738-0924 Hex Screw 1/4-28 684-0013B...
- Page 26 Notes...
- Page 28 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: ® The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD LLC does not extend any warranty for products respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the sold or exported outside of the United States, its posses- United States, its possessions and territories.