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08.08.08

THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or 
its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “MTD”).
MTD warrants this product (excluding its normal wear parts as described below) against defects in material and workmanship for a period 
of three (3) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be 
defective in materials or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance 
with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper 
maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation 
or use of any part, accessory or attachment not approved by MTD for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as 
to any resulting damage. 
Normal wear parts are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. 
Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items such as: batteries, belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, 
snow thrower skid shoes, friction wheels, shave plates, auger spiral rubber, tires, engine oil, air filters and spark plugs. 
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service dealer. To 
locate the dealer in your area;
In the U.S.A.: Check your Yellow Pages, or contact MTD LLC at P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-800-800-7310 or 
1-330-220-4683 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdproducts.com. 
In Canada: Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, or call 1-800-668-1238 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdcanada.com. 
This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases: 
a.  The engine or component parts thereof. These items may carry a separate manufacturer’s warranty. Refer to applicable manufacturer’s 

warranty for terms and conditions. The Powermore engine is not excluded under this agreement.

b.  Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have a separate one-year warranty. 
c.  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. 

d.  Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer. 
e.  MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of Canada, including possessions and territories.
f.  Replacement parts that are not genuine MTD parts. 
g.  Transportation charges and service calls. 
h.  If Products are used commercially.  (MTD may separately offer Limited Commercial Warranties on certain select products. Ask your dealer or 

retailer for details or contact MTD Service for more information.)

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the applicable 
period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other express warranty, whether written or oral, except as 
mentioned above, given by any person or entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind MTD. During the 
period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above. 
The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. MTD shall not be liable for 
incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care 
services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product. 
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty 
lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. 
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold. 

Alteration of safety features of the 

product shall void this warranty. You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others and 
their property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product. 
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a gift. 

HOW LOCAL LAWS RELATE TO THIS WARRANTY: This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other 

rights that vary in different jurisdictions. 

IMPORTANT: Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to obtain warranty coverage.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-800-800-7310, 1-330-220-4683

MTD Products Ltd., P. O. BOX 1386, KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone: 1-800-668-1238

Summary of Contents for 500 Series

Page 1: ...peration Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty 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 OUTDOOR Form No 769 06110 May 12 2010 Two Stage Snow Thrower 500 600 Series ...

Page 2: ...requently to familiarize yourself with the machine its features and operation Please be aware that this Operator s Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models Characteristics and features discussed and or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models The manufacturer reserves the right to change product specifications designs and equipment without notice ...

Page 3: ...he eyes Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer 2 garments Do not wear jewelry long scarves or other loose clothing which could become entangled in moving parts Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces Use a grounded three wire extension cord and receptacle 3 for all machines with electric start engines Adjust auger housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock 4...

Page 4: ...place and working Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area 5 Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas Do not operate machine while under the influence of 6 alcohol or drugs Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do 7 not touch Keep children away Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing 8 gravel surfaces Stay alert for hidden haz...

Page 5: ...minutes to clear snow 9 from machine and prevent freeze up of auger impeller Never store the machine or fuel container inside where 10 there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as a water heater furnace clothes dryer etc Always refer to the operator s manual for proper 11 instructions on off season storage Check fuel line tank cap and fittings frequently for cracks 12 or leaks Replace if ne...

Page 6: ...et near rotating parts in the auger impeller housing or chute assembly Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw objects which can cause serious personal injury WARNING GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ven...

Page 7: ...e Section for more information regarding shear pin replacement NOTE For models with electric start the extension cord is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger housing for shipping purposes Cut the cable tie and remove it before operating the snow thrower Handle Assembly Place the shift lever in the Forward 6 position Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to be sure both cabl...

Page 8: ...ute crank rod through the bracket located on the rear of the handle panel See Fig 3 6 Remove the cotter pin and insert the chute crank rod a into the connector on the chute control assembly See Fig 3 7 Align the hole in the chute crank rod with the hole b in the connector secure with cotter pin previously removed Check that all cables are properly routed through the cable guide on the right side o...

Page 9: ...ly or auger housing Lamp Wiring Harness If equipped The post on the cable tie attaching the lamp wiring harness to the lower handle should be plugged into the hole in the lower handle Pull the slack portion of the wiring harness through the cable tie to prevent interference with the recoil starter handle See Fig 3 11 Shear Pin Storage optional On some models an area for convenient shear pin storag...

Page 10: ...Caution It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up and throw loose gravel causing personal injury or damage to the snow thrower and surrounding property For close snow removal on a smooth surface raise skid shoes higher on the auger housing Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared is uneven such as a gravel driveway NOTE If you cho...

Page 11: ...w 3 thrower engage the auger Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten 4 10 seconds before releasing the auger control Repeat this several times With the auger control in the disengaged up position 5 walk to the front of the machine Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating 6 and shows NO signs of motion If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating immediately return to the ...

Page 12: ...ed on surface conditions Adjust upward for hard packed snow Adjust downward when operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces Augers When engaged the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger housing Chute Assembly Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the chute assembly Headlight if so equipped The headlight is on whenever the engine is running Fig 4 1 Augers Skid Shoe Clean Out To...

Page 13: ...speeds Failure to do so will result in increased wear on your machine s drive system Steering Trigger Controls if so equipped The left and right wheel steering trigger controls are located on the underside of the handles Squeeze the right control to turn right Squeeze the left control to turn left Caution Operate the snow thrower in open areas until you are familiar with these controls Chute Clean...

Page 14: ...forward or rearward to adjust the distance snow will be thrown Chute Directional Control optional The chute directional control can be turned clockwise or counterclockwise to change the direction in which snow is thrown CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DISCHARGE LEFT DISCHARGE RIGHT CHUTE TILT DOWN CHUTE TILT UP 14 Section 4 Controls and Features ...

Page 15: ... interlock mechanism only NOTE This drive lever also locks auger control so you can turn the chute control without interrupting the snow throwing process Release the auger control the interlock mechanism should 3 keep the auger control engaged until the drive control is released Release the drive control to stop both the augers and 4 the wheel drive To stop the auger both levers must be released R...

Page 16: ...on Gear Shaft The gear hex shaft should be lubricated at least once a season or after every twenty five 25 hours of operation Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel 1 Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it 2 rests on the auger housing Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow 3 thrower by removing the self tapping screws which secure it Refer to Fig 7 3 App...

Page 17: ...ontrol released move the shift lever back 3 and forth between the R2 position and the F6 position several times There should be no resistance in the shift lever If any of the above tests failed the drive cable is in need of adjustment Proceed as follows Loosen the lower hex screw on the drive cable bracket See 1 Fig 6 5 Position the bracket upward to provide more slack or 2 downward to increase ca...

Page 18: ...ockwise in turn intervals Off Season Storage If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer follow the storage instructions below Lubricate the machine as instructed earlier in this section 1 Store in a clean dry area 2 If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area 3 rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to coat the snow thrower Clean the exterior of the engine and ...

Page 19: ...f tapping screws See Fig 7 1 Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley See Fig 7 2 3 Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it 4 rests on the auger housing Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow 5 thrower by removing the self tapping screws which secure it See Fig 7 3 Remove the belt as follows See Fig 7 4 6 Loosen and remove the shoulder bolt which acts as a a belt...

Page 20: ... snow thrower s drive belt proceed as follows To prevent spillage remove all fuel from tank by running 1 engine until it stops Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by 2 removing the two self tapping screws Refer to Fig 7 1 Remove the belt as follows See Fig 7 6 3 Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley a Pivot the idler pulley towar...

Page 21: ...tempt to pour fuel from the engine Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it 2 rests on the auger housing Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow 3 thrower by removing the self tapping screws which secure it See Fig 7 8 Examine the friction wheel for signs of wear or cracking 4 Friction Wheel Removal 600 Series If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive contro...

Page 22: ... Remove the four screws which secure the friction wheel s 1 side plates together See Fig 7 11 Remove the rubber ring from between the plates 2 Reassemble the side plates with a new rubber ring 3 NOTE When reassembling the friction wheel assembly make sure that the rubber ring is centered and seated properly between the side plates Tighten each screw only one rotation before turning the wheel clock...

Page 23: ...ap Be certain vent hole 2 is clear Unit fails to propel itself Drive control cable in need of 1 adjustment Drive belt loose or damaged 2 Friction wheel worn 3 Adjust drive control cable Refer to Maintenance 1 Adjustments section Replace drive belt Refer to Service section 2 Replace friction wheel Refer to Service section 3 Unit fails to discharge snow Chute assembly clogged 1 Foreign object lodged...

Page 24: ...14 04040 Bow tie Cotter Pin 784 5580 Slide Shoe Standard Steel 731 06439 Slide Shoe Standard Polymer 790 00091 Slide Shoe Deluxe Steel 731 05984A Slide Shoe Deluxe Polymer 931 2643 Chute Clean out Tool 790 00120 Shave Plate 24 790 00121 Shave Plate 26 790 00118 Shave Plate 28 790 00119 Shave Plate 30 951 10630 Key 951 10292 Spark Plug NOTE Download a complete Parts Manual refer to customer support...

Page 25: ...s blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of Canada including possessions and territories f Replacement parts that are not genuine MTD parts g Tr...

Page 26: ...oducts Limited Kitchener ON N2G 4J1 or call 1 800 668 1238 or log on to our Web site at www mtdcanada com GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE MTD Consumer Group Inc warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the outdoor equipment engine is Designed built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations and free from defects in materials and workmanship that ...

Page 27: ... replacement of the part That notwithstanding any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed and properly operating adjustment limiting device is still eligible for warranty coverage Further the coverage under this warranty extends only to parts that were present on the off road engine and equipment purchased The following emission warranty parts are covered if applicable 1 Fuel Meteri...

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