Yard Machines E600E Operator's Manual
Yard Machines E600E Operator's Manual

Yard Machines E600E Operator's Manual

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O
PERATOR'S
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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
M
ANUAL
SNOW
THROWER
MODELS
E600E, E610E
E640F, E660G
E6C0F
FORM NO. 770-10002C
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  • Page 1 PERATOR’S ANUAL SNOW THROWER MODELS E600E, E610E E640F, E660G E6C0F 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).
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ..............3 Loose Parts & Hardware Pack ................5 Assembling Your Snow Thrower ................7 Know Your Snow Thrower..................10 Operating Your Snow Thrower................11 Making Adjustments...................13 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower ................14 Service .......................15 Off-Season Storage ...................17 Troubleshooting ....................18 Parts List ......................19 FINDING MODEL NUMBER...
  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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: Maintenance And Storage

    Maintenance And Storage Never operate with a missing or damaged discharge chute. Keep all safety devices in place and working. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated operation regularly. area.
  • Page 5: Loose Parts & Hardware Pack

    SECTION 2: LOOSE PARTS & HARDWARE PACK Tools Required For Assembly After assembly, service engine with IMPORTANT: gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the • Pair of pliers separate engine manual packed with your unit. • Two adjustable wrenches Unpacking Contents In Carton See Figure 1 •...
  • Page 6: Contents Of Hardware Pack

    Contents Of Hardware Pack Lay out the hardware according to the illustration for identification purposes. Part numbers are shown in parentheses. (Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit.) ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE HANDLES Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1-3/4”...
  • Page 7: Assembling Your Snow Thrower

    SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to Cupped prevent unintended starting. Washers NOTE: All references to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position.
  • Page 8 Attaching The Chute Assembly (Hardware C) Place chute assembly over chute opening, with the Carriage Bolts opening in the chute assembly facing the front of the unit. Place chute flange keepers beneath lip of chute assembly, with the flat side down. Secure with hex bolts and hex lock nuts.
  • Page 9: Final Adjustments

    • Thread the ferrule onto the shift rod until the ferrule lines up with the upper hole in the shift lever (beneath the handle panel). Insert the ferrule into the upper hole in the shift lever from the left side when adjustment is correct.
  • Page 10: Know Your Snow Thrower

    It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by the auger causing an injury or damage to the snow thrower. Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires) The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check tire pressure and reduce to 15 to 20 psi.
  • Page 11: Operating Your Snow Thrower

    • Crank clockwise to discharge to the left. • Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right. Throttle Control Choke Primer The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine. See Figure 14. Safety Ignition Switch The ignition key must be inserted in the switch before the unit will start.
  • Page 12 • Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly, • Connect power cord to switch box on engine. until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind Plug the other end of power cord into a three- slowly. hole, grounded 12-volt AC receptacle. •...
  • Page 13: Making Adjustments

    To Engage Augers WARNING: Muffler, engine surrounding areas become hot and can To engage the augers and start the snow throwing cause a burn. Do not touch. action, squeeze the auger control against the left handle. Release to stop the augers. •...
  • Page 14: Maintaining Your Snow Thrower

    underneath the snow thrower by removing six self- NOTE: If you placed plastic under the gas cap, be tapping screws. certain to remove it. With the traction control released, there must be Drive Wheels clearance between the friction wheel and the drive plate in all positions of the shift lever.
  • Page 15: Service

    Drive And Shifting Mechanism Shear Bolts Remove rear cover. Oil any chains, sprockets, gears, bearings, shafts, and shifting mechanism at least once a season. Use engine oil or a spray lubricant. Avoid getting oil on rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate. Refer to Figure 18. Gear Case The worm gear case has been filled with grease at the factory.
  • Page 16 600/610E has only one auger belt). • Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the Friction engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. Wheel See Figure 22. Belt Cover Self-Tapping Support Screws Bracket Rear Auger Frame Belt Front Auger Support Figure 22 Pulley...
  • Page 17: Off-Season Storage

    • Remove six self-tapping screws from the frame Friction Friction Wheel cover underneath the snow thrower. Wheel • Remove the klick pins which secure the wheels, Disc and remove the wheels from the axle. Drive Belt • Using a wrench to hold the shaft, loosen, but do not Stop completely remove, the hex nut and bell washer on Bolt...
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 10: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel may not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used. Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line.
  • Page 19: Parts List

    Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0F REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 721-0325 Grease Plug 618-0123 RH Reducer Housing 721-0327 Grease Seal 618-0124 LH Reducer Housing 736-0351 Flat Washer .76 x 1.5 x .030 710-0642 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x .75 736-0369 Flat Washer .508 x 1.0 x .020...
  • Page 20 Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0F 9 18...
  • Page 21 Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0F REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 712-0116 Lock Jam Nut 3/8-24 736-0169 Lock Washer 3/8 756-0178 Flat Idler 712-0798 Hex Nut 3/8-16 784-5632A Auger Idler Arm 784-5580 Snow Shoe 710-0459A Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1.50...
  • Page 22 Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0F...
  • Page 23 Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0F REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 714-0507 Cotter Pin 710-0262 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.50 747-0877 736-0242 Bell Washer .340 ID x .872 OD 710-0599 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 x .5 747-0798A Shift Rod...
  • Page 24 Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0F Drive Clutch Cable Auger Clutch Cable 16” Wheels 13” or 15” Wheels 9 10 Auger Clutch Cable Blower Housing...
  • Page 25 Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0F REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 710-1652 Hex Screw 717-1445 Gear 784-5688 Drive Cable Guide Bracket 714-0126 784-5687A Auger Clutch Cable Bracket 717-1444 7-Tooth Shaft 756-0625 Roller Cable 715-0249 Roll Pin 738-0924 Hex Screw 1/4-28...
  • Page 26 E600E, E610E REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 710-1652 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 x.5 712-0181 Lock Jam Nut 3/8-16 731-1324 Belt Cover 756-0569 Pulley Half 732-0339 Extension Spring 736-0242 Bell Washer 710-0627 Hex Screw 5/16-24 x .75 736-0505 Flat Washer 710-3005 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16 x 1.25...
  • Page 27 E640F, E660G, and E6C0F REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 712-0181 Lock Jam Nut 3/8-16 710-1652 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 x .625 756-0569 Pulley Half 731-1324 Belt Cover 736-0242 Bell Washer 732-0710 Extension Spring 736-0505 Flat Washer 710-0627 Hex Screw 5/16-24 x .75 754-0430A Belt 710-3005...
  • Page 28 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck purchased and used in the United States, its possessions adjustments;...

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