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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Model Numbers
E602E,E642E,
E642F, E662E,
E662H, 614E,
E644E, E664F,
E6A4E
Model Style 4 Shown
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
Warning:
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 b
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SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your snow thrower. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your snow thrower for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Operator’s Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer or the MTD customer support department.
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SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS 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. WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the St
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• If the snow thrower should start to vibrate • Never operate the machine at high transport abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of care when backing. trouble. • Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow • Stop engine whenever you leave the operating anyone in front of unit. position, before unclogging the collector/impeller • Disengage power to collector/impeller when housing or dis
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SECTION 4: CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Lay out the hardware according to the illustration for identification purposes. Parts are illustrated approximately one-half size. Part numbers are shown in parentheses. (Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit.) ATTACHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY A B Hex Bolts Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4" Long 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" Long (710-3015) (710-3180) Hex Bolts Hex Lock Nuts 5/16-18 x 3/4" Long 1/4-20 Thread (710-3008) (712
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SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS This operator’s manual covers various models of Attaching the Handle Assembly. snow throwers. The units illustrated may vary slightly (Hardware A and E) from your unit. Follow only those instructions which Lay loose parts out on flat surface. pertain to your model snow thrower. 1. Handle Panel 5. Traction Control IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine with Grip 2. Right Handle gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the 6. Right Grip Bracket separate
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6. Repeat process for the right side Traction Control Grip. Triangle 7. Lay handle assembly behind snow thrower. See Metal Tab Figure 7. Auger Control Grip “Z” Fitting Hex Bolt Figure 5 4. Place the auger control grip on top of the left handle. The triangular metal tab must be between the handle and the grip bracket. See Lock Washer Figure 6. Triangle Figure 7 Metal Tab 8. Insert a hex bolt 3/4” long and lock washer through the lower hole on the bottom of the handle. See Figure 7. 9. Hold th
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Flat Washer Lock Shift Washers Hairpin Lever Clip Cable Roller Ferrule Hex Bolt Handle Guide 3/4” Long Tab Shift Rod Hex Bolt 1-3/4” Long Flat Washer Figure 9 Hairpin Shift Clip Arm ATTACHING SHIFT ROD Assembly (Hardware D) Models 614, 644, 664, and 6A4 1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed Figure 11 position. 3. Models 602, 642, 662: Thread the ferrule up or 2. Models 602, 642, 662: Rotate the shift arm down the shift rod and align with the lower hole on assembly counter c
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Carriage Bolts Hex Lock Nuts “Z” Hex Nut Chute Directional Control Cable is Bracket Straight Figure 14 2. Place one flat washer over the end of the chute directional control, then insert the end of the Figure 12 chute directional control into the hole in the plastic bushing in the chute bracket. See Figure 4. When correct adjustment is reached, tighten the 15. Place the second flat washer on the chute hex nut against the cable to lock it in position. directional control, and secure with
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6. Check to make sure all nuts and bolts on the 3. Now release the traction control clutch grip, and control panel and all four bolts which secure the push the unit again. Move the shift lever back to handles to the frame are tight. the fast reverse position, then all the way forward again. There should be no resistance in the shift LAMP WIRING (If Equipped) lever, and the wheels should keep turning. 4. If you have resistance when moving the shift lever Lamp Wire Alternator or the wheels stop w
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SECTION 6: CONTROLS THROTTLE CONTROL TRACTION CONTROL CLUTCH The throttle control is located on the engine. It regu- (See Figure 21 for Model 602, 642 and 662. See lates the speed of the engine. See Figure 20. Figure 22 for Models 614, 644, 664, and 6A4) The traction control clutch is located on the right SAFETY IGNITION SWITCH handle. Squeeze the traction control clutch to The ignition key must be inserted in the switch before engage the wheel drive. Release to stop. the unit will start. Remo
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SECTION 7: OPERATION BEFORE STARTING WARNING: Observe all Warning Labels ENGINE WILL NOT START on the snow thrower prior to use. See UNLESS IGNITION KEY IS IN- Figure 2. SERTED INTO IGNITION SLOT IN CARBURETOR Your snow thrower is shipped with oil; however, COVER. DO NOT TURN IGNI- you must check the oil level before operating. Be TION KEY. careful not to overfill. Electric Starter: (If Equipped) The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starti
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6. When engine starts, release starter button, and Recoil Starter: move choke gradually to OFF. If engine falters, With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid, move choke immediately to FULL and then continuous full arm stroke three or four times. Pulling gradually to OFF. the starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound, 7. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until engine starts. If which is not harmful to the engine or starter. engine fails to start, repeat steps 5, 6, and 7 until 3. To stop eng
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• Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the scraper bar • Be certain to follow the precautions listed for normal usage. The skid shoes may be under ‘‘To Stop Engine’’ in previous column to adjusted upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust prevent possible freeze-up. downward when using on gravel or crushed • Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each rock. use. SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS 2. Remove the frame cover underneath the snow WARNING: Never attempt to clean thrower by removing the six self-tapping scre
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Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to ADJUSTING SHIFT ROD compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, 1. Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the altitude and load. ferrule and remove the ferrule from the shift Refer to the separate engine manual packed with lever. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward your unit for carburetor adjustment information. speed position. Models 602, 642, 662: DRIVE WHEELS 2. Push up on the shift arm assembly as far as it The wheels may be
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To remove skid shoes, remove the four carriage bolts, belleville washers and hex nuts which attach Shear them to the snow thrower. Reassemble new skid Bolts shoes with the four carriage bolts, belleville washers (cupped side goes against skid shoes) and hex nuts. Make certain the skid shoes are adjusted to the same level on both sides. To remove shave plate, remove the carriage bolts, belleville washers and hex nuts which attach it to the snow thrower housing. Reassemble new shave Bearings plat
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Drive Rear Friction Belt Auger Engine Wheel Belt Pulley Front Auger Belt Support Bracket Engine Pulley Frame Idler Rear Idler Pulley Auger Pulley Belt Figure 29 NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the six hex Front Auger Support nuts that fasten the frame to the auger housing to Auger Pulley Bracket Idler aid in belt removal. Auger Pulley Spring Spring Housing 5. Roll the front and rear auger belts off the engine pulley. See Figure 29. Figure 30 6. Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt
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5. Using a 7/8" wrench to hold the shaft, loosen, but do not completely remove, the hex nut and bell washer on the left end of gear shaft. See Figure 32. 6. Lightly tap the hex nut to dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of frame. Remove the hex nut and bell washer from left end of shaft. 7. Slide the gear shaft to the right and slide the friction wheel assembly from the shaft. 8. Remove the six screws from the friction wheel assembly (three from each side). Remove the Hex Nut friction
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SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used. Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line. Choke not in ON position Move switch to ON position Faulty spark plug. Clean, adjust gap or replace. Key not in switch on engine. Insert key. Spark plug wire Connect spark plug wire. disconnected. Primer button not depres
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Blower Housing E602E, E642E, E642F, E662E, E662H, 614E, E644E, E664F AND E6A4E 8 7 6 9 5 10 38 11 2 1 3 12 4 9 14 21 13 8 7 20 15 18 6 16 29 30 16 17 31 7 34 32 13 19 18 22 23 37 26 33 13 24 33 6 28 16 36 27 6 37 32 7 33 25 33 31 30 32 6 35 36 32 20
