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MTD Series 611 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
Snow Thrower
Model Series 611
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. 770-10001c-
(7/2003)

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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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ..............Hardware Pack ....................Assembling Your Snow Thrower ............... Know Your Snow Thrower ................. Operating Your Snow Thrower ................Making Adjustments ..................Maintaining Your Snow Thrower ................ Service ......................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 usecare and good judgment. Contact your d ealer or chute. Keep a llsafety d evices i nplace and working. telephone 1-800-800-7310 forassistance and thename 5. Never runanengine i ndoors orinapoorly v entilated ofyour n earest servicing dealer. area.
  • Page 5 SECTION2: CONTENTSOFHARDWARE PACK(Boxed Unit) Lay out the hardware according to the illustration below for identification purposes. Part numbers are shown in _arentheses. (Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit.) ATTACHING CLUTCH GRIPS ATTACHING THE HANDLES Lock Washers 736-0119 (4) Hex Bolts...

  • Page 6: Hardware Pack

    SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position. The "operator's position" is defined as standing directly behind the snow thrower, facing the handle panel.
  • Page 7 Remove t helowertwoplastic wingknobs, c upped IMPORTANT: The cable should have very little slack, washers andcarriage bolt(eyebolt ontheleftside) but should NOT be tight. An overtightened cable may fromthelowerhandle. S ee Figure 3. prohibit the auger and drive from disengaging. WARNING: Over-tightening the cable may prohibit the auger and drive from disengaging and compromise the safety of the snow...
  • Page 8 Attaching ClutchGrips (Hardware Group B) • Slide spacer on each end of the clutch grip and Self-Tapping Screws place the clutch grip in position on the each respective handle. Clutch grips must sit on top of the handles. See Figure 6. Speed Selector Hex Lock Nut Hex Bolt...
  • Page 9 cables should haveminimal slack, b utnottight. Hex Bolts & Tighten or loosen hexnutson "Z"fittings toadjust. Hex Lock Nuts IMPORTANT: Iftheright l ock-out c able is notadjusted, thewheels willtendtoturn,If theleftlock-out cable is notadjusted, theaugers willkeep onrotating, NOTE: The drive clutch cable is routed over the axle. Lower cables.

  • Page 10: Know Your Snow Thrower

    • Place the eyebolt into the hole located halfway up the left handle and secure with cupped washer and hex nut making sure that the cupped side of the washer is against the handle. • Adjust the chute directional control bracket so that the spiral on the chute directional control fully engages the teeth on the chute assembly.

  • Page 11: Operating Your Snow Thrower

    slower of the two. when pushed down completely. See Figure 14. Auger DriveControl SafetyIgnition Key The auger drive control is located on the left handle. The safety ignition key must be fully inserted in the Squeeze the control grip to engage the augers. switch before the unit will start.
  • Page 12 • If your house wiring system is not a three-wire ToStopEngine grounded system, do not use this electric starter • Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to under any conditions. help dry off any moisture on the engine. •...
  • Page 13 Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows: Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which secures it to the rear of the auger housing. • When the auger control is released and in the Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to disengaged "up"...

  • Page 14: Making Adjustments

    SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Frame Cover WARNING: adjustments while the engine is running, Never attempt to make any except where specified in operator's manual. TirePressure (Pneumatic T ires) • The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes. Before operating check tire pressure and reduce pressure to between 15 psi and 20 psi.
  • Page 15 Carburetor ChuteAssembly The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by • Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to changing the angle of the chute assembly. To do so, compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude and load. stop the engine by removing the ignition key and loosen the plastic wing knobs found on either side of the •...

  • Page 16: Maintaining Your Snow Thrower

    SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
  • Page 17 SECTION 8: SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER • To remove skid shoes, remove the four carriage WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, bolts, cupped washers and hex nuts which attach or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers them to the snow thrower. Reassemble new skid and stop engine.
  • Page 18 Friction Drive Belt Wheel Disc Auger Belt Drive Wheel Pulley Idler Pulley, Engiine _' Pulley Figure 28 Idler Pulley NOTE: The support bracket must rest on the stop bolt after the new belt has been assembled. See Figure 28. Figure 26 •...
  • Page 19 WARNING: Drain fuel into an approved Screws container outdoors, away from an open flame. Friction Wheel Rubber Allow engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel. Fuel left in engine for extended periods deteriorates and will cause starting problems.
  • Page 20 SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 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 21: Parts List

    SECTION 10: PARTS LISTFORMODEL 611 ,.,,7 • Hook must be away from back of housing 18 16 ...."18...
  • Page 22 Model611 Ref. Part Description 712-0116 Lock Jam Nut 3/8-24 756-0178 Flat Idler 784-5632B Auger Idler Arm 710-0459A Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1.50 738-0281 Shoulder Screw 736-0167 Wave Washer 732-0611 Extension Spring 712-3068 Hex Nut 5/16-18 736-0119 Lock Washer 5/16 05931A Housing 741-0309...
  • Page 23 Model611 REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 618-0123 Housing--R.H. 721-0325 Grease Plug 618-0124 721-0327 Grease Seal Housing--L.H. 710-0642 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x.75 736-0351 Flat Washer.76 x 1.5 x.030 711-1020A 736-0369 Flat Washer.508 x 1.0 x.020 Spiral Axle 22" 711-0908A 736-0445 Flat Washer.76 x 1.5 x.060 Spiral Axle 24"...
  • Page 24 Model611 ®\ > 511- 1-Models w/Folding Handles...
  • Page 25 Model611 Ref. Part Ref. Part Description Description 705-5234A 726-0100 Clutch Lever Assembly RH - Black Push Cap 684-04053 747-0697 Clutch Lever Assembly RH - Yellow Eyebolt 720-0204 735-0234 Grip Grommet only 750-1032 705-5204A Spacer.325 ID x.460 OD Chute Directional Control Assembly 710-3103 784-5599 Handle Tab...
  • Page 26 Model611 Blower Housing Ref. Ref. Part Part Description Description 710-0599 715-0249 Roll Pin Self-Tapp. Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5" 784-5688 Drive Cable Guide Bracket 714-0143 Click 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 27 Model611 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..Ref. Part Ref. Part Description Description 710-1652 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 x.625 712-0181 Lock Jam Nut 3/8-16...
  • Page 28 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with exposure. respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or United States, its possessions and territories.