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.
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ANUAL
SNOW
THROWER
MODELS
E600E, E610E
E640F, E660G
E6C0F
FORM NO. 770-10002B
6/99
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- Page 1 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.
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Page 2: Section 1: Finding Your Model Number
• You can locate the model number by standing behind the unit in the operating position and looking down at the rear frame below the engine. A sample model plate is shown below. See Figure 1. XXX-X-XXX-X-XXX XXXXXXXXXXX MTD PRODUCTS INC CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136 SECTION 2: CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT •... -
Page 3: Section 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 3: 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 YOUR SNOW THROWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. -
Page 4: Maintenance And Storage
repairs, adjustments, or inspections. Never place your hand in the discharge or collector openings. Use a stick or wooden broom handle to unclog the discharge opening. • Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit unattended. Disengage the collector/impeller, stop the engine, and remove the key. -
Page 5: Section 4: Loose Parts & Hardware Pack
SECTION 4: LOOSE PARTS & HARDWARE PACK IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine with gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the sep- arate engine manual packed with your unit. UNPACKING 1. Remove staples or break glue on the top flaps of the carton. -
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 HANDLES Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1-3/4” (710-3180) Handle Tabs (784-5599) -
Page 7: Section 5: Assembly
SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY NOTE: All references to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position. ATTACHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY (Hardware A) 1. Place right handle in position against the snow thrower so the flat side of the handle is against the snow thrower. - Page 8 ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY (Hardware C) Place chute assembly over chute opening, with the 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.
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Page 9: Final Adjustments
3. Start threading the ferrule onto the other end of the shift rod. Push down on the shift rod (and shift arm assembly) as far as it will go. 4. Thread the ferrule onto the shift rod until the fer- rule lines up with the upper hole in the shift lever (beneath the handle panel). -
Page 10: Section 6: Operation
Carriage Bolts Hex Nuts Figure 13 SECTION 6: OPERATION OPERATING CONTROLS Auger Control Shift Lever Chute Directional Control AUGER CONTROL CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL CLOCKWISE TO DISCHARGE LEFT COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO DISCHARGE RIGHT Figure 14 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. - Page 11 CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL The chute directional control is located on left hand side of the snow thrower. See Figure 14. To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute directional control as follows: 1. Crank clockwise to discharge to the left. 2.
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Page 12: To Stop Engine
10. Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle. 11. Repeat step 10 until engine starts. 12. As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, rotate choke knob slowly to OFF posi- tion. -
Page 13: Section 7: Adjustments
2. Squeeze the auger control and the augers will turn. Release it and the augers will stop. 3. Squeeze the traction control and the snow thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop. 4. NEVER move shift lever without releasing trac- tion control. -
Page 14: Drive Wheels
TRACTION CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Refer to the FINAL ADJUSTMENT section of the Assembly Instructions to adjust the traction control. If you are uncertain that you have reached the correct adjustment, the adjustment can be physically checked as follows. With the snow thrower tipped forward (be certain to drain the oil and gasoline or drain the oil and place plastic film under the gas cap if the snow thrower has already been operated), remove the frame cover... -
Page 15: Section 9: Service
AUGER SHAFT At least once a season, remove shear bolts on auger shaft. Oil or spray lubricant inside shaft. Also lubri- cate the auger bearings at least once a season. See Figure 23. Shear Bolts Bearings Bearings Figure 23 GEAR SHAFT Lubricate the gear shaft with a good all-weather multi-purpose light grease at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation. -
Page 16: Drive Belt
AUGER BELTS NOTE: It is necessary to remove both belts in order to change either one. If changing just one belt, be cer- tain to check the condition of the other belt (model 600/610E has only one auger belt) . 1. -
Page 17: Section 10: Off-Season Storage
Friction Wheel Disc Stop Bolt Support Bracket Figure 27 CHANGING FRICTION WHEEL RUBBER The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be checked after 25 hours of operation, and periodically thereafter. Replace the friction wheel rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found. 1. -
Page 18: Section 11: Trouble Shooting Guide
SECTION 11: Trouble Shooting Guide Trouble Possible Cause(s) Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line. Choke not in ON position Faulty spark plug. Key not in switch on engine. Spark plug wire disconnected. Primer button not depressed. Fuel shut-off valve closed (if so equipped). -
Page 19: Gear Assembly
Gear Assembly Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0F REF. PART 618-0123 RH Reducer Housing 618-0124 LH Reducer Housing 710-0642 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x .75 711-0908 Spiral Axle 24" 711-0909 Spiral Axle 26" 711-0910 Spiral Axle 28" 714-0161 715-0143 Pin-Spiral... -
Page 20: Blower Housing
Blower Housing Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0F 9 18... - Page 21 REF. PART DESCRIPTION 712-0116 Lock Jam Nut 3/8-24 756-0178 Flat Idler 784-5632A Auger Idler Arm 710-0459A Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1.50 738-0281 Shoulder Screw 736-0174 Wave Washer 732-0611 Extension Spring 712-3068 Hex Nut 5/16-18 712-3010 Hex Nut 5/16-18 736-0119 Lock Washer 5/16 05931 Housing...
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Page 22: Handle Assembly
Handle Assembly Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0F... - Page 23 REF. PART DESCRIPTION 714-0507 Cotter Pin 747-0877 710-0599 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 x .5 784-5680 Handle Support Bracket - RH 784-5679 Handle Support Bracket - LH 748-0362 Cam Lock Handle 748-0363 Handle Lock Pawl 732-0145 Compression Spring 711-0653 Clevis Pin 720-0232 Knob 684-0037...
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Page 24: Frame Assembly
Frame Assembly Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0F Blower Housing Drive Clutch Cable Auger Clutch Cable 16” Wheels 13” or 15” Wheels 9 10 Auger Clutch Cable... - Page 25 REF. PART DESCRIPTION 710-1652 Hex Screw 784-5688 Drive Cable Guide Bracket 784-5687 Auger Clutch Cable Bracket 756-0625 Roller Cable 738-0924 Hex Screw 1/4-28 684-0030 Frame Assembly 741-0563 Ball Bearing 736-0105 Bell Washer 712-0116 Lock Jam Nut 741-0598 Hex Flange Bearing 736-0188 Flat Washer 784-5689A...
- Page 26 Engine and V-Belts E600E, E610E REF. PART DESCRIPTION 710-0599 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 x.5 731-1324 Belt Cover 732-0339 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 Bracket 748-0234 Shoulder Spacer...
- Page 27 Engine and V-Belts E640F, E660G, E6C0F REF. PART 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...
- Page 28 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material and...