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Operator’s Manual

Snow Thrower

Models E643E

E663H

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

MTD LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

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.

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO.  770-10020E.fm

(6/2003)

Summary of Contents for E663H

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...number of the equipment in the space below ENGINE INFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regard to performance power rating specifications warranty and s...

Page 3: ...the auger impeller 2 Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury...

Page 4: ...d in this manual use care and good judgment Contact your dealer or telephone 1 800 800 7310 for assistance and the name of your nearest servicing dealer MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1 Never tamper with saf...

Page 5: ...Look at the lower rear of snow thrower frame to be sure both cables are aligned with roller guides Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the two plastic wing knobs cupped washers and carriage...

Page 6: ...of the snow thrower the machine should otherwise move freely b Engage the traction control and attempt to move the machine both forward and rearward You should experience resistance as the wheels sho...

Page 7: ...d direction of travel It can be moved into any of eight positions See Figure 6 Forward Your snow thrower has six forward F speeds Position number one 1 is the slowest Position number six 6 is the fast...

Page 8: ...r snow thrower is so equipped is in OPEN position Make certain the auger and drive clutch levers are in the disengaged released position Move throttle control to FAST Rabbit position Insert ignition k...

Page 9: ...20 volt AC receptacle With the engine running push starter button and spin the starter for several seconds The unusual sound made by spinning the starter will not harm engine or starter Disconnect the...

Page 10: ...er and the Traction Auger Control Lock Lever Stop the engine by removing the ignition key Remove the clean out tool from the clip which secures it to the rear of the auger housing Use the shovel shape...

Page 11: ...n t fully engaging with the notches in the lower chute assembly the support bracket can be adjusted inward or outward as follows Loosen but do NOT remove the two hex nuts which secure the chute direct...

Page 12: ...uts and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to desired position Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes Retighten nuts and bol...

Page 13: ...ings shafts and shifting mechanism at least once a season Use engine oil or a spray lubricant IMPORTANT Avoid getting oil on rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate Refer to Figure 10 Auger Sha...

Page 14: ...e Figure 15 Figure 15 Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower Tip the snow thrower forward so that it rests on its auger housing and remove six self tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the...

Page 15: ...derneath the snow thrower Remove the click pins which secure the wheels and remove the wheels from the axle Using a 7 8 wrench to hold the shaft loosen but do not completely remove the hex nut and bel...

Page 16: ...ty and engine stops due to lack of fuel Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain located below the carburetor cover Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and equipment Remove spark plug and...

Page 17: ...le plugged 3 Exhaust port plugged 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Remove ice and snow from gas cap Be certain vent hole is clear 3 Refer to the engine manual packed separately with your unit E...

Page 18: ...axle play 30 30 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 4 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 5 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 19 20 41 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 43 1 31 32 33 34 8 35 Drive Clutch Cable Auger Clutch Cable 36 20 37 38 39 40 27 42 21 Auger Clut...

Page 19: ...aft 25 715 0249 Roll Pin 26 714 0143 Klik Pin 27 684 0042C Friction Wheel Assembly 28 656 0012A Friction Disc Wheel 29 684 0013B Wheel Shift Rod Assembly 30 710 0599 Self tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 5 31 7...

Page 20: ...20 Models E663H E643E 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 32 33 16 18 35 34 36 37 38 39 41 40 42 17 40 39 29 24 31 18 31 43 44...

Page 21: ...1 1379C Chute Adapter 5 0 22 712 3027 Hex Lock Nut 1 4 20 23 736 0463 Flat Washer 24 784 5618 Bearing Housing 25 710 0703 Carriage Screw 1 4 20 x 75 26 710 0726 Hex Screw 5 16 18 x 75 27 736 0169 Lock...

Page 22: ...22 Models E663H E643E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 26 27 16 20 21 22 23 24 25...

Page 23: ...28 x 50 13 756 0313 Flat Idler 14 710 1245B Lock Cap Screw 5 16 24 x 875 15 712 0181 Lock Jam Nut 3 8 16 16 756 0569 Pulley Half 17 736 0242 Bell Washer 18 736 0505 Flat Washer 20 754 0430B Belt 21 7...

Page 24: ...27 12 20 44 35 32 48 45 3 32 33 44 45 46 49 32 72 36 38 51 32 55 41 42 43 43 42 41 55 69 47 31 40 34 37 B B 54 62 55 66 59 53 63 64 59 55 65 60 4 54 52 61 75 56 57 8 68 13 10 73 67 19 70 39 39 for gr...

Page 25: ...g 36 x 1 0 37 732 0193 Comp Spring 39 x 6 x 88 38 732 0746 Torsion Spring 44 x 8 39 735 0199A Rubber Bumper 40 736 0105 Bell Washer 401 x 87 x 063 41 736 0119 Lock Washer 5 16 42 736 0509 Special Wash...

Page 26: ...1 25 7 717 0528A Worm Gear 20 tooth 8 717 0526 Worm Shaft 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...

Page 27: ...27 NOTES...

Page 28: ...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 MTD LLC does not ext...

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