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MTD 500 Series Operator's Manual

MTD 500 Series Operator's Manual

Two-stage snow thrower
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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Two-Stage Snow Thrower — 500 Series & 600 Series
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-08128
(June 4, 2012)

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual Two-Stage Snow Thrower — 500 Series & 600 Series WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts..com See How-to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at www.mtdparts.com/KnowledgeCenter ◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 ◊ Write to MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...

  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    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 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. 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 while under the influence of vapors are explosive.
  • Page 5 Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (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.
  • Page 6 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. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING—...

  • Page 7: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Snow Thrower • Two Replacement Auger Shear Pins • One Product Registration Card • One Chute Control Rod (if so • One Snow Thrower Operator’s • One Chute Assembly equipped) Manual • One Engine Manual •...
  • Page 8 2-Way & 4-Way Assembly NOTE: Make certain the cables are seated properly in the roller guides. See Figure 3-2. Remove all loose parts before assembling. Handle Assembly 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 the handle upward.
  • Page 9 Chute Assembly Place chute onto chute base and ensure chute control rod is positioned under the handle panel. Install hex bolt Remove hairpin clip, wing nut and hex screw from chute previously removed but do not secure with wing nut at this control head and clevis pin and bow-tie cotter pin from time.
  • Page 10 Rotate the joystick to the one o’clock position so that the Push the chute control rod toward the control panel until silver indicator arrow on the pinion gear below the control the hole in the rod lines up with the hole in the chute panel faces upward.
  • Page 11 Overhead Chute Control Assembly Chute Assembly Remove wing nut and hex screw from chute control Handle Assembly assembly and clevis pin and cotter pin from chute support bracket. Position the chute assembly (forward-facing) over Place the shift lever in the Forward-6 position. the chute base.
  • Page 12 Finish securing chute control assembly to chute support Remove the hairpin clip from the rear of the chute control bracket with wing nut and hex screw removed earlier. assembly. See Figure 3-14. Insert chute directional control rod into rear of the chute control assembly.
  • Page 13 NOTE: Make certain the cables are seated properly in the Close the flange keepers to secure the chute assembly roller guides. See Figure 3-18. to the chute base. The flange keepers will click into place when properly secure. See Figure 3-20. Figure 3-18 Figure 3-20 Secure the handle by tightening the plastic knob located...
  • Page 14 U-Joint Crank Assembly Close the flange keepers to secure the chute assembly to the chute base. The flange keepers will click into place Handle when properly secure. See Figure 3-24. 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 the handle upward.
  • Page 15 Set-Up Drift Cutters (if so equipped) Remove the two screws and lock nuts that secure each Shear Pins Storage (if so equipped) drift cutter, and remove them from the sides of the auger housing. A pair of replacement auger shear pins and bow tie cotter pins are included with your snow thrower.
  • Page 16 Adjustments Skid Shoes The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory Chute Assembly for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior NOTE: Upper chutes on models with 4-Way Chute Control are to operating the snow thrower. also controlled by the Chute Directional Control.
  • Page 17 Auger Control WARNING! Prior to operating your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly. Refer to the Controls and Features section for the location of the auger control and check the adjustment as follows: When the auger control is released and in the disengaged “up”...

  • Page 18: Controls

    Controls and Features Shift Lever † Drive Control 4-Way/2-Way Chute Directional Control † Auger Control Headlight † Heated Grips † Steering Trigger † Chute Assembly Drive Control Drift Cutter † Shift Lever † Clean Out Auger Control Tool Overhead Chute Directional Control †...

  • Page 19: Auger Control

    Drift Cutters Steering Trigger Controls (If so Equipped) (If so Equipped) The drift cutters are designed for use in deep snow. Their use is optional for normal snow conditions. Maneuver the snow thrower so that the cutters penetrate a high standing snow drift to assist snow falling into the augers for throwing.
  • Page 20 2-Way Chute Directional Control Overhead Chute Directional Control (If so Equipped) (If so Equipped) The overhead chute directional control is located in the center of the snow thrower between the handle panel and lower handle. To change the direction in which snow is thrown, rotate the chute directional control.

  • Page 21: Operation

    Operation Starting and Stopping the Engine Replacing Shear Pins Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your snow The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with shear pins and thrower for instructions on starting and stopping the engine. cotter pins.

  • Page 22: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Lubrication Engine Gear Shaft Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your snow The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season thrower. or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Tire Pressure Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it Refer to the Assembly &...
  • Page 23 Auger Shaft Auger Control At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger Refer to the Assembly & Set-up section for instructions on shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around the spacers and adjusting the auger control cable. the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft.
  • Page 24 Chute Bracket Adjustment Reinsert the hairpin clip through this hole and the chute (If so Equipped) control rod. If the spiral at the bottom of the chute directional control is not Chute Assembly fully engaging with the chute assembly, the chute bracket can be adjusted.

  • Page 25: Service

    Service Belt Replacement Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it 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 26 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 Figure 7-5. as follows: To prevent spillage, remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops.
  • Page 27 See Figure 7-7. Remove and replace belt in the reverse order. Be sure to re-install the stop bolt. Friction Wheel Inspection (500 Series & Single Speed 600 Series) 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 wheel may need to be replaced.
  • Page 28 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. dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of the frame. Perform the Drive Control test on page 23 in the See Figure 7-9.

  • Page 29: 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 tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4.

  • Page 30: Replacement Parts

    Wheel Drive Belt (22”, 24” & 26”) 954-04195 Auger Drive Belt (28” & 30”) 954-04201A Wheel Drive Belt (28” & 30”) 684-04159 Friction Wheel Assembly (500 Series) 684-04153 Friction Wheel Assembly (600 Series) 684-04360 Friction Wheel Assembly (600 Series Single Speed) 935-04054...

  • Page 31: Attachments

    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 753-05762A Heated Grips* OEM-390-674 Heavy Duty Snow Cab OEM-390-679 Drift Cutter Kit...
  • Page 32 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with b. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,...

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