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Page 1: ...tion Practices Set Up Operation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty L 600 Series Snow Thrower m E F Style MTD LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHiO 44136 0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo 769 03745 December 20 2007 ...

Page 2: ...or contact us directly MTD s Customer Support telephone numbers website address and mailing address can be found on this page We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times Throughout this manual all references to right and left side of the machine are observed from the operating position TableofContents Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Assembly Set Up 6 Controls Features 10 Operati...

Page 3: ...ver should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and be trained and supervised by an adult 4 Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction 5 Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury Plan your snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads bystanders and the like 6 Keep bystanders helper...

Page 4: ... or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas 6 Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs 7 Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch Keep children away 8 Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic 9 Exercise caution when changin...

Page 5: ...avoid serious injury or death do not modify engine in any way Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor Notice RegardingEmissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE Small Off Road Equipment are certified to operate on ...

Page 6: ...in the upper ends of each cable are seated properly in its bracket Secure the handle by tightening the plastic knob located on both the left and right sides of the handle Remove and discard any rubber bands if present They are for packaging purposes only ChuteAssembly 1 Position the chute assembly over the base See Fig 3 2 2 Close the flange keepers to secure the chute assembly to the chute base T...

Page 7: ...th tires to between 15 psi and 20 psi NOTE If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires the machine may not travel in a straight path and the shave plate may wear unevenly Fuel Recommendations Use automotive gasoline unleaded or low leaded to minimize combustion chamber deposits with a minimum of 87 octane Gasoline with up to 10 ethanol or 15 MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether can be used Never u...

Page 8: ...l until oil level registers between high H and low L Fig 3 8 Refer to the Engine Maintenance section for correct oil viscosity and engine oil capacity NOTE Do not overfill Overfilling with oil may result in engine smoking hard starting or spark plug fouling f 4 Figure 3 8 Replace and tighten cap dipstick firmly before starting engine Adjustments Skid Shoes The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted ...

Page 9: ...ge 13 Make sure the throttle is set in the FAST position 3 While standing in the operator s position behind the snow thrower engage the auger 4 Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten 10 seconds before releasing the auger control Repeat this several times 5 With the throttle control in the FAST rabbit position and the auger control in the disengaged up position walk to the front of...

Page 10: ...f the handle panel and is used to determine ground speed and direction of travel Forward There are six forward F speeds Position one 1 is the slowest and position six 6 is the fastest ChokeControl The choke control is found on the rear of the engine and is activated by rotating the knob counterclockwise Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the ...

Page 11: ...e Augers When engaged the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger housing hute Assembly Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the chute assembly GasCap Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tank Auger ontrol f AUGER CONTROL The auger control is located on the left handle Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing action Rele...

Page 12: ...p Should snow and ice become lodged in the chute assembly during operation proceed as follows to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening 1 Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control 2 Stop the engine by removing the ignition key 3 Remove the clean out tool from the clip which secures it to the rear of the auger housing 4 Use the shovel shaped end of the clean out tool to dislod...

Page 13: ... start unless the key is inserted into ignition switch 3 Plug the extension cord into the electric outlet located on the engine Plug the other end of extension cord into a three prong 120 volt grounded AC outlet in a well ventilated area See Fig 5 2 Figure 5 2 4 Move throttle control to FAST rabbit position 5 Move choke to the ON position cold engine start If engine is warm place choke in OFF posi...

Page 14: ...remove ignition key Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine 1 Move throttle controlto STOP position 2 Remove the ignition key Removing the key will reduce the possibility of unauthorized starting of the engine while equipment is notin use Keep the key in a safe place The engine cannot start without the ignition key 3 Wipe any moisture away from the c...

Page 15: ...nd 20 psi If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires the unit may pull to one side or the other Lubrication GearShaft The gear hex shaft should be lubricated at least once a season or after every twenty five 25 hours of operation 1 Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing 2 Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing f...

Page 16: ... as follows 1 Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position 2 Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket See Fig 6 4 F Figure 6 4 3 Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable 4 Retighten the hex nut AugerControl Refer to the Assembly and Set up section for instructions on adjusting the auger control cable ChuteAssembly Refer to the Assembly and Set up section f...

Page 17: ...d of adjustment Proceed as follows 5 Loosen the lower hex nut on the drive cable bracket See Fig 6 5 i Figure 6 5 6 Position the bracket upward to provide more slack or downward to increase cable tension 7 Retighten the upper hex nut ChuteBracketAdjustment If the spiral atthe bottom of the chute directional control is not fully engaging with the chute assembly the chute bracket can be adjusted To ...

Page 18: ...k is empty Be sure fuel fill cap is secure 2 Place suitable oil collection container under oil drain plug 3 Remove oil drain plug Figure 7 1 Oil Drain Oil Drain Plug 6 Refill with the recommended oil and check the oil level refer to Operation section for instructions 7 Reinstall the oil filler cap dipstick securely _ AUTION Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after h...

Page 19: ...e has been running allow it to cool for at least half an hour before cleaning Periodically remove dirt build up from engine CAUTION Do not spray engine with water to clean because water could contaminate fuel Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can also force water into the muffler opening Water that passes through the muffler can enter the cylinder causing damage _i ARNING Accumulat...

Page 20: ...ping screws See Fig 7 1 2 Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley See Fig 7 2 3 Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing 4 Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self tapping screws which secure it See Fig 7 3 Figure 7 3 5 Remove the belt as follows See Fig 7 4 a Loosen and remove the shoulder screw which acts a...

Page 21: ... as follows 1 Place a piece of plastic under the gas cap 2 Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self tapping screws Refer to Fig 7 1 3 Remove the belt as follows See Fig 7 6 a Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley b Use a wrench to pivot the idler pulley toward the right c Lift the drive belt off engine pulley Figure 7 6 4 Carefully pivot the snow throwe...

Page 22: ...the friction wheel may need to be replaced Follow the instructions below Examine the friction wheel for signs of wear or cracking and replace if necessary 1 Place a piece of plastic under the gas cap 2 Place the shift lever in third Forward F3 position 3 Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing 4 Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thr...

Page 23: ... friction wheel assembly off the shaft See Fig 7 10 NOTE If you re replacing the friction wheel assembly as a whole discard the worn part and slide the new part onto the hex shaft Figure 7 10 Figure 7 11 2 Remove the rubber ring from between the plates 3 Reassemble the side plates with a new rubber ring NOTE When reassembling the friction wheel assembly make sure that the rubber ring is centered a...

Page 24: ...plug 3 Fill tankwlth clean fresh gasoline 4 Prime engine as instructed in Operating Your Snow Thrower 5 Clean adjust gap or replace 6 Insert key fully into the switch 1 Move choke lever to OFF position 2 Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 3 Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel 4 Contact an authorized Service Center 1 Contact an authorized Service Center 1 Stop engine immediately and disconnect ...

Page 25: ...ow tie Cotter Pin 784 5580 790 00091 731 05984 Slide Shoe Standard Slide Shoe Deluxe Slide Shoe Plastic 731 2643 Chute Clean out Tool 790 00117 790 00120 790 00121 790 00118 Shave Plate 22 Shave Plate 24 Shave Plate 26 Shave Plate 28 751 10630 Key 751 10292 Spark Plug Phone 800 800 7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual have your full model number and serial number ready Parts ...

Page 26: ...chaser a GeneralEmissions WarrantyCoveracj _ MTDmustwarrantto the ultimatepurchaserandeachsubsequentpurchaserthatthe engineis 1 Designed built andequippedso as to conformwithallapplicableregulations adoptedbythe Air Resources Boardpursuantto itsauthorityin Chapters1and2 Part5 Division26 of the HealthandSafetyCode and 2 Freefromdefectsin materialsandworkmanship thatcausethe failureof a warrantedpar...

Page 27: ...used The use ofany non exempted add on or modified parts shall begrounds fordisallowing awarranty claim made inaccordance with this article The engine manufacturer shall not be liable under this article towarrant failures ofwarranted parts caused bythe use ofnon exempted add on ormodified part c MTDwill includea copyof the followingemissionwarrantypartslistwitheach newengine usingthoseportionsof t...

Page 28: ...g splitter pumps valves and cylinders havea separate one year warranty Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure c Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer d MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold o...

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