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PERATOR’S

 

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ANUAL

SNOW 

THROWER 

MODELS

E600E, E610E

E640F, E660G

E6C0F

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

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.

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-10167A

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Summary of Contents for E600E

Page 1: ...ystem 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 ava...

Page 2: ... 1 Figure 1 SECTION 2 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT LOCATE YOUR MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER Record this information in the space provided To find your unit s specific model number and serial number see SECTION 1 FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit please call the Custo...

Page 3: ...r foreign objects Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting engine Do not operate equipment without wearing ade quate winter outer garments Do not wear jewelry long scarfs or other loose clothing which could become entangled in moving parts Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces Before working with gasoline extinguish all ciga rettes and other sources of ...

Page 4: ...weights counter weights cabs etc Never operate the snow thrower without good visi bility or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles Walk never run Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch 4 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Check shear bolts engine mounting bolts etc at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure equipment is in safe working con...

Page 5: ...gure 3 2 Raise the upper handle assembly until it aligns with lower handle 3 Be sure both cables are aligned with cable roller guides located in the lower rear of snow thrower frame 4 Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the plastic wing nuts cupped washers and car riage bolt eyebolt on the left side previously removed Figure 3 5 Adjust the eyebolt on the chute directional control so the ...

Page 6: ...ift lever or the wheels stop when they should not loosen the jam nut on the traction control cable and unthread the cable one turn If the wheels do not stop when you engage the traction control grip loosen the jam nut on the traction control cable and thread the cable in one turn Recheck the adjustment and repeat as necessary Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reach...

Page 7: ...uger control is engaged with the traction control engaged the operator can release the auger control on the left handle and the augers will remain engaged Release the traction control to stop both the augers and wheel drive auger control must also be released See Figure 8 CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL The chute directional control is located on left hand side of the snow thrower See Figure 8 To change...

Page 8: ...urn key See Figure 12 Note Engine will not start unless ignition key is inserted into ignition slot in carburetor cover Do not turn ignition key Recoil Starter 5 Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position cold engine start 6 If engine is warm place choke in OFF position instead of FULL 7 Push primer button three or four times for cold engine start 8 If engine is warm push primer button once only NOT...

Page 9: ...ing sound which is not harmful to the engine or starter 3 To stop engine move throttle control to STOP or OFF position 4 Remove the ignition key Do not turn key Discon nect the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended NOTE Do not lose the ignition key Keep it in a safe place Engine will not start without the ignition key 5 Wipe all snow and m...

Page 10: ...using See Figure 14 Figure 14 2 Adjust the support bracket inward or outward so that the spiral is fully engaged in the notches on the chute before retightening the hex nuts AUGER CONTROL ADJUSTMENT To adjust the auger control refer to FINAL ADJUST MENTS in SECTION 4 ASSEMBLY SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT 1 Remove hairpin clip and slide shift rod connec tor up to separate upper and lower shift rod See Figu...

Page 11: ...r NOTE If you placed plastic under the gas cap be certain to remove it SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted by adjusting the skid shoe Slide the skid shoe upwards and lower the housing to remove snow close to the ground Slide skid shoe down wards and raise the housing to remove snow from uneven ground like gravel For more details refer to FINAL ADJU...

Page 12: ...ree of grease in order to relieve pressure ENGINE Refer to separate engine manual for all engine main tenance procedures WARNING When following instruc tions in separate engine manual for draining oil be sure to protect frame to avoid oil dripping onto transmission parts CLEAN EQUIPMENT Be certain to follow the precautions listed under TO STOP ENGINE to prevent possible freeze up SECTION 8 SERVICE...

Page 13: ...e snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the housing Figure 20 4 Remove six self tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower 5 Roll the front and rear auger belts off the engine pulley See Figure 21 Figure 21 6 Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the auger housing See Figure 22 7 Back out the stop bolt to allow the belts to slip between the bolt and auger pull...

Page 14: ...elf tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower 4 Remove the klick pins which secure the wheels and remove the wheels from the axle 5 Using a wrench to hold the shaft loosen but do not completely remove the hex nut and bell washer on left end of gear shaft See Figure 24 Figure 24 6 Lightly tap the hex nut to dislodge the ball bear ing from the right side of frame Remove the hex...

Page 15: ...uel system Carburetor out of adjustment Move choke lever to OFF position Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline Fuel may not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit or have carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer Loss of power Spark plug wire loose Gas cap vent hole plugg...

Page 16: ...16 NOTES ...

Page 17: ... 9 718 0186 Thrust Collar 10 721 0325 Grease Plug 11 721 0327 Grease Seal 12 736 0351 Flat Washer 76 x 1 5 x 030 13 736 0369 Flat Washer 508 x 1 0 x 020 14 736 0445 Flat Washer 76 x 1 5 x 060 15 741 0662 Flange Bearing 75 x 1 0 x 59 16 741 0663 Flange Bearing 75 x 1 0 x 925 17 618 0121 Ass y Complete 26 618 0122 Ass y Complete 28 REF NO PART NO DESCRIPTION Gear Assembly Models E600E E610E E640F E6...

Page 18: ...er Housing Models E600E E610E E640F E660G and E6C0F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 13 16 10 9 18 19 20 21 22 23 13 25 23 22 26 18 27 28 13 30 30 31 32 31 32 33 16 18 35 36 37 38 39 41 40 42 43 40 39 44 45 34 ...

Page 19: ...cket 21 731 1379A Chute Adapter 22 712 0324 Hex Lock Nut 1 4 20 23 736 0463 Flat Washer 25 710 0703 Carriage Screw 1 4 20 x 75 26 710 0604 Hex Washer Screw 5 16 18 27 736 0169 Lock Washer 3 8 28 712 0798 Hex Nut 3 8 16 30 784 5580 Snow Shoe 31 736 0242 Bell Washer 32 712 3010 Hex Nut 5 16 18 33 784 5579A 26 Shave Plate 784 5582A 28 Shave Plate 34 710 0260 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 62 35 684 0065 Imp...

Page 20: ...45 5 12 42 49 4 55 64 26 26 8 10 14 41 19 40 7 59 67 12 40 30 23 39 12 20 14 38 24 58 45 35 2 15 45 15 25 53 61 54 25 34 43 60 23 33 46 66 29 6 62 43 16 17 22 1 26 55 65 56 52 20 ITEM 21 GOES TO GROUND WIRE OF LIGHT ASSEMBLY 12 57 56 11 36 21 44 44 32 28 27 31 51 63 45 25 23 22 3 30 31 9 9 31 48 48 ...

Page 21: ...0 720 0274 Grip 31 720 0284 Wing Nut 32 726 0100 Push Cap 33 731 0851A Chute Flange Keeper 34 731 0921 Upper Chute 35 731 1300A Lower Chute 36 731 1393 Handle Panel 37 732 0145 Compression Spring 38 732 0193 Compression Spring 39 732 0746 Torsion Spring 40 735 0199A Bumper Rubber 41 736 0105 Bell Washer 401 x 870 42 736 0119 Lock Washer 5 16 43 736 0159 Washer 349 ID x 879 OD 44 736 0185 Flat Wash...

Page 22: ...0G and E6C0F 1 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 16 Wheels 4 7 7 8 9 10 10 11 11 12 1 5 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 26 28 29 26 1 1 30 31 32 33 34 8 35 Drive Clutch Cable Auger Clutch Cable Auger Clutch Cable Blower Housing 36 20 20 37 37 38 39 40 27 ...

Page 23: ...0 ID x 50 OD 22 717 1445 Gear 23 714 0126 Key 24 717 1444 7 Tooth Shaft 25 715 0249 Roll Pin 26 714 0143 Klik Pin 27 684 0042B Friction Wheel Assembly 28 656 0012A Friction Disc Wheel 29 684 0013B Wheel Shift Rod Assembly 30 746 0897 Drive Cable 31 748 0190 Spacer 32 684 0021 Friction Wheel Bracket Assembly 33 732 0264 Extension Spring 34 712 0711 Jam Nut 3 8 24 35 746 0898 Drive Cable 36 738 0830...

Page 24: ... 756 0569 Pulley Half 17 736 0242 Bell Washer 18 736 0505 Flat Washer 19 736 0507 Washer 20 754 0430A Belt 21 756 0967 Auger Pulley 22 736 0247 Flat Washer 23 736 0331 Bell Washer 24 710 0696 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 24 25 748 0360 Pulley 26 710 0654A Hex Washer Screw 3 8 16 x 1 0 27 629 0071 Extension Cord OEM 390 986 Electric Start Kit REF NO PART NO DESCRIPTION Engine and V Belts E600E E610E 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 25: ...756 0569 Pulley Half 17 736 0242 Bell Washer 18 736 0505 Flat Washer 19 754 0430A Belt 20 756 0967 Auger Pulley 21 736 0247 Flat Washer 3 8 x 1 25 OD 22 736 0331 Bell Washer 23 710 0696 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 24 24 748 0360 Adapter Pulley 25 710 0654A Hex Screw 3 8 16 x 1 0 26 629 0071 Extension Cord 27 OEM 390 987 Electric Start REF NO PART NO DESCRIPTION Engine and V Belts E640F E660G E6C0F 1 2 3 4 5...

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Page 28: ...arate manufacturer s warranty Please refer to the applicable manufacturer s warranty on these items b Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such as brake adjustments clutch adjustments or deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure c Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a sepa rate one y...

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