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600 series
Snowthrowers
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions
carefully before operating equipment.
MTD Products Ltd., P. O. BOX 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 4J1
Printed in U.S.A.
772C0710
FORM NO.
(7/2004)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Customer Support 2 Ajustments 13 Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Maintenance & Service 15 Setting Up Your SnowtThrower 5 Off Season Storage 19 Knowing Your Snow Thrower 8 Trouble Shooting 19 Operation 10 Warranty 21 Illustrated Parts List 22 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you to assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it
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SECTION 1: 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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning. WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components con
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7. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do Maintenance And Storage not touch. 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper 8. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing operation regularly. gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. 2. Disengage the control handle and stop engine. Wait until 9. Exercise caution when changing direction and while the auger/impeller come to a complete stop. Disconnect operating on slopes. the spark plug w
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SECTION 2: SETTING UP YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: The snow thrower is shipped with oil and NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the WITHOUT GASOLINE. After assembly, refer to shift rod will pivot and changing speed or direction of separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil the snow thrower will not be possible. recommendations. Unpacking • Cut along corners of the carton and lay it down flat. 1 Remove packing material. Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., op
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Chute Assembly (all models) Cables 1. Apply a light lubricant (i.e. 3-in-1 oil) to the base of Short the chute assembly. Tube 2. Place the chute assembly on the lip of the chute adapter. See Figure 3 3. One end of each chute keeper is already attached Chute Support to the chute flange. Pivot the free end of the chute Tube keeper to align it with the chute flange and push it till it snaps into position. See Figure 4. Repeat with remaining chute keepers. Figure 6 Chute 2. Position the chute
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Chute Clean-out Tool 1. The chute clean-out tool is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger housing for shipping purposes. Cut the cable tie and remove the extension cord (if equipped) before operating the snow thrower. Final Adjustments After setting up your snow thrower, check the adjustments as instructed below and make any final adjustments necessary before operating the unit. CAUTION: Failure to comply with these adjustment instructions may cause damage to the unit. CAU
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SECTION 3: KNOWING YOUR SNOW THROWER Shift Lever Drive Control Auger Control Electric Starter Button Engine Controls Gas Cap Recoil Starter Oil Fill Handle Electric Starter Outlet Chute Assembly Primer Clean-out Tool Ignition Key Chute Directional Control Choke Control Throttle Control Shave Plate Skid Shoe Augers Figure 10 the choke control closes the choke plate on the WARNING: Read, understand, and follow carburetor and aids in starting the engine. all instructions and warnings on the mach
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Auger Control 2 Way Chute Control (optional) This two-way control lever is meant to control the distance of snow discharge from the chute. Tilt the lever forward or rearward to adjust the distance snow will be thrown. Chute Directional Control (optional) CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL COMMANDE D'ORIENTATION DE LA GOULOTTE The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the auger control against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing action. Release to stop. Drive Contr
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Electric Starter Outlet (If so equipped) Augers Requires use of a three-prong outdoor extension cord When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into (packed with the snow thrower) and a 120V power the housing. source/wall outlet. Chute Assembly Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the chute assembly. SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: The optional electric starter is Before Starting equipped with a grounded three-wire power WARNING: Read, understand, and follo
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Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud NOTE: If the engine is already warm, place choke clattering sound, which is not harmful to engine. control in the OFF position instead of FULL. 2. Move throttle control to STOP position. Push the primer two or three times for cold engine 3. Remove the ignition key. start, making sure to cover vent hole in the center of NOTE: Keep the key in a safe place. The engine the primer when pushing. cannot start without the ignition key. NOTE: DO NOT use
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Auger Control Test IMPORTANT: Perform the following test before operating your snow thrower for the first time and at the Z Fitting start of each winter season. Hex Nut Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows: When the auger control is released and in the Cable Should disengaged “up” position, the cable should have Be Straight very little slack. It should NOT be tight. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine as instructed earlier in this section under the
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. Chute Clean-Out Tool The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Should snow and ice become lodged in the chute assembly during operation, proceed as follows to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening: Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control. 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. Drift Use the shov
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SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Thread the ferrule up or down the shift rod until WARNING: Never attempt to make any it aligns with the hole in the shift lever behind adjustments while the engine is running, 3 the handle panel. Resecure the ferrule with the except where specified in operator’s manual. hairpin clip removed earlier. Shift Rod Adjustment Chute Assembly If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by be achieved, refer to
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. Figure 18 Figure 17 Skid Shoes Drive Control NOTE: The space between the skid shoes and the When the drive control is released and in the ground can be adjusted. See Figure 19. For close snow disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very removal, place skid shoe in the low position. Use little slack. It should NOT be tight. middle or high position when area to be cleared is uneven. Check the adjustment of the drive control as follows: 1. With the drive control disengaged, NOTE: Some
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SECTION 6: MAINTAINING AND SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER the spacers. Also lubricate the flange bearings WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or found at either end of the shaft. See Figure 21. inspecting, disengage all controls and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Bearing Bearing Spacers Engine Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit for all engine maintenance. Lubrication Engine Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your
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To remove skid shoes, remove the four carriage Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests bolts and hex flange nuts which secure them to the on the housing. Remove two self-tapping screws snow thrower. Reassemble new skid shoes with the from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower four carriage bolts (two on each side) and hex and move the frame cover away. See Figure 24. flange nuts. Refer to Figures 19 and 21. To remove shave plate, remove the carriage bolts, cupped wa
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Push idler away from the chute and insert a Philips Re-install auger belt on the engine pulley. head screwdriver in the hole on the idler as shown Re-attach frame cover and put the equipment back in Figure 26. This will release tension on drive belt. to operating position. Re-attach belt cover with two self-tapping screws removed earlier. Auger Belt Engine Pulley Friction Wheel Rubber Drive Belt Check the rubber on the friction wheel after 25 hours of operation, and periodically the
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3 Plate 2 Friction Screw Wheel Rubber 1 4 Figure 29 Figure 28 SECTION 7: OFF-SEASON STORAGE If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare for storage Lubricate as instructed in the Maintaining Your as instructed in the separate engine manual packed Snow Thrower section of this manual. with your unit. Store the snow thrower in a clean, dry area. Refer to the engine manual for correct engine WARNING: Never store snow thrower with storage instructions. fuel in tank indoors or in poorly v
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SECTION 8: TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start. 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 1. Fill tank with fresh gasoline. 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. 6. Connect spark plug wire. 7. Primer button not being used properly. 7. Con
