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Operator’s Manual
Model
E663G
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices...................................................................3 Loose Parts........................................................................................................5 Assembling Your Snow Thrower........................................................................5 Know Your Snow Thrower .................................................................................7 Operating Your Snow Thrower..............
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES This Warning 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 your snow thrower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol, heed its warning. DANGER: Your snow thrower was built to be operated according to the rules for sa
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• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make • Use only attachments and accessories approved by certain the auger, impeller and all moving parts the manufacturer of snow thrower (such as tire have stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep chains, cabs, etc.). away from plug to prevent accidental starting. • Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing and • Do not run engine indoors, except when starting keep a firm hold on the handles. Wa
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SECTION 2: LOOSE PARTS The snow thrower is shipped with following loose parts in the carton. Please remove all loose parts from the carton before discarding it. See Figure 1 to identify the parts noting that these parts may be referred to again in the following sections of this manual. Part numbers are shown in parentheses. AUGER SHEAR BOLTS Shear Bolts The augers are secured to the auger shaft with two shear bolts and (710-0890A) hex lock nuts. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow
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NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the Usemiddleorhighpositionwhenareatobecleared is shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to change uneven. See Figure 5. speeds or change directions. • Unwrap the headlight wire which is attached to the headlight, beneath the handle panel. Wind the headlight wire around the right handle until excess slack is removed. • Plug the wire from the headlight into the wire lead coming from the right side of the engine, beneath the fuel tank. Final
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b. Engage the traction control, and attempt to • Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when move them machine both forward and correct adjustment is reached. rearward. You should experience resistance If the machine can be moved freely both forward and as the wheels should not be turning. rearward when the traction control fully depressed, • Move the shift lever into the fast reverse (R2) proceed as follows: position and repeat the previous steps (a & b). • Loosenthejamnutonthetractiondrivec
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Fuel Shut-off Valve Closed The fuel shut-off valve, located Primer under fuel tank, controls fuel flow Choke Open from the tank. Always make certain it is in the Open (vertical) position before attempting to start the engine. Throttle Control The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine. Rope Safety Ignition Key Starter Ignition Key Throttle Handle The safety ignition key must be fully inserted in the Control switch before the unit will start. Remove the ig
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• Electric Start: Do NOT prime engine. Push starter • Squeeze the traction control against the right button on top of the engine to crank the engine. handle and the snow thrower will move. Release it When engine starts, release starter button. and the drive motion will stop. • Recoil Start: Grasp starter handle (see Figure 7) IMPORTANT: NEVER move shift lever without first and pull rope out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. releasing the traction control. Doing so will cause Let rope rewin
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SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute • Adjust the support bracket inward or outward so or make any adjustments while engine is that the spiral is fully engaged in the notches on the running. chute before retightening the hex nuts. Chute Assembly Adjustment Auger Control Adjustment The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by Refer to the information found under the heading Final adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. The sharper Adjustments in Section 3 of t
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If adjustment is necessary: • Reconnect the upper shift rod to the lower shift rod by reinserting the hairpin clip removed earlier and • Loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable and sliding the connector back down into place. thread the cable in or out as necessary. • Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when IMPORTANT: Make certain to check for correct correct adjustment is reached. adjustment of the shift rod as instructed under the • Reassemble the frame cover. heading Final Adjust
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SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER Auger Shaft Lubrication • At least once a season, remove the shear bolts on WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire the auger shaft. Oil or spray lubricant inside and on and ground against the engine before the plastic bearings on the shaft. See Figure 14. performing any maintenance procedures. Engine Shear Bolts Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit for all engine lubrication instructions. IMPORTANT: When following instructions in se
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SECTION 8: SERVICE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire • Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the and ground against the engine before auger housing. See Figure 18. performing any repairs or maintenance. Friction Wheel Engine Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit for all engine related maintenance procedures. Frame Belt Removal And Replacement Support WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug Bracket wire from the spark plug and ground. Auger Belt Auger Belts • Remove t
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Drive Belt Screws • Follow the first four steps of the instructions for Friction Wheel Rubber servicing the auger belts. • Pull idler pulley up, and lift belt off engine pulley and Hub friction wheel disc. See Figure 17. • Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket Screws rests on the auger pulley. See Figure 19. • Slip belt between friction wheel and friction wheel disc. See Figure 19. Remove and replace belt. • Reassemble following the instructions in reverse order. Friction Wheel Plates
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SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNING: Never store engine with fuel in • Follow the lubrication recommendations found in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas, Section 7 of this manual. where fuel fumes may reach an open • Always store the snow thrower in a clean, dry area. flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in water heater, clothes dryer or other gas an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be appliance. taken to rust proo
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SECTION 10: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 1. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel becomes stale after thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used. 2. Blocked fuel line. 2. Clean the fuel line. 3. Choke not in ON position 3. Move switch to ON position 4. Faulty spark plug. 4. Clean, adjust gap or replace. 5. Safety key not in ignition switch on engine. 5. Insert the key fully into the switch. 6. Spark plug wire disconnected.
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SECTION 11: PARTS LIST Model 663 4 17 11 9 16 13 8 15 10 1 14 5 6 3 7 12 3 2 Ref. Part No. Part Description No. 618-0123 RH Housing 1. 618-0124 LH Housing 2. 710-0642 Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 3. 711-0910 Spiral Axle, 28” 4. 714-0161 Hi-Pro Key, 3/16 x 5/8 5. 715-0143 Spring Spirol Pin, .25 x 1.25 6. 717-0528 Worm Gear, 20-tooth 7. 717-0526 Worm Shaft 8. 718-0186 Thrust Collar 9. 721-0325 Grease Plug 10. 721-0327 Grease Seal 11. 736-0351 Flat Washer, .76 x 1.5 x .030 12. 736-0369 Flat Wa
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Model 663 20 27 37 Drive Clutch 39 Cable 20 Auger Clutch 5 4 13 Cable 10 1 7 11 38 6 3 37 4 40 1 2 14 26 15 5 36 16 25 10 7 11 25 31 28 12 23 21 17 8 18 4 9 32 24 1 22 1 33 20 29 5 8 34 19 Auger Clutch 26 Cable 35 Blower Housing 30 1 1 45 44 42 42 41 43 18
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Model 663 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 710-1652 Hex Screw 24. 717-1444 7-Tooth Shaft 1. 784-5688 Drive Cable Guide Bracket 25. 715-0249 Roll Pin 2. 784-5687 Auger Clutch Cable Bracket 26. 714-0143 Clik Pin 3. 756-0625 Roller Cable 27. 684-0042B Friction Wheel Assembly 4. 738-0924 Hex Screw 1/4-28 28. 656-0012A Friction Disc Wheel 5. 684-0030 Frame Assembly 29. 684-0013B Wheel Shift Rod Assembly 6. 741-0563 Ball Bearing 30. 746-0897 Drive Cable 7. 736-0105
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