MTD E600E User Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
SNOW
THROWER
MODELS
E600E, E610E
E640F, E660G
E6C0F
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning: This unitis equippedwith an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-cov ered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaustsystem is equipped with aspark 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 Californiathe above is required bylaw (Section4442 ofthe CaliforniaPublic Res ources Code).Otherstates may have
similar laws. Federal lawsapply onfederal lands. A sparkarrester for the muffler is available through yournearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10002B
6/99
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 the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Before you start to prepare your snow thrower, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy
the information from it to the space provided below. The information on the model plate is very important if
you need help from an authorized dealer or our Customer Support Department.
• You can locate the model number by standing behind the unit in the operating position and looking
down at the rear frame below the engine. A sample model plate is shown below. See Figure 1.
This is where your model number will be.
XXX-X-XXX-X-XXX XXXXXXXXXXX
This is where your serial number will be.
Copy the model number here:
MTD PRODUCTS INC
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136
Copy the serial number here:
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 Customer Support Department.
• Customer Support can be reached by dialing: 1- (330) 220-4MTD
(4683)
or
1- (800)-800-7310
• Please have your model number and serial number ready when you call.
serial
• Although both numbers are important, you will be asked to enter only your
call can be processed .
number before your
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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 THI S 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 chemica ls known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER: Your snow thrower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe
operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the
part of the operator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may
cause serious injury to yourself or others.
1. TRAINING
• Read this operator's manual carefully in its entirety
before attempting to assemble or operate this
machine. Be completely familiar with the controls
and the proper use of this machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future
and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
• Never allow children under 14 years old to operate
a snow thrower. Children 14 years old and over
should onlyoperate snow thrower under close
parental supervision. Only personswell acquainted
with these rules of safe operation should be
allowed touse your snow thrower.
• No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or
while taking medication that impairs the senses or
reactions.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
especially small children and pets.
• Exercise cautionto avoid slipping or falling, especially w hen operating in reverse.
2. PREPARATION
• Thoroughly inspectthe area where the equipment
is to be used and remove all door mats, sleds,
boards, wires and other foreign objects.
• Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting engine.
• Do not operateequipment without wearing adequate winterouter garments. Do not wear jewelry,
long scarfsor 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 cigarettes and other sources of ignition. Checkthe fuel
before starting theengine. Gasoline is an extremely
flammable fuel. Do not fill the gasoline tank
indoors, while the engine is running, or until engine
has been allowed to coolat least twominutes.
Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any
spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may
cause a fire or explosion.
• Use a groundedthree wire plug-in for all units with
electric drive motors or electric starting motors.
• Adjust collector housing height to clear gravelor
crushed rock surface.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while
engine is running (except where specifically recommended by manufacturer).
• Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation or while performing an adjustment or
repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects that may
be thrown from the machine in any direction.
3. OPERATION
• Do not puthands or feetnear or underrotating
parts. Keepclear of discharge opening and auger
at all times.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks,or roads. Stay alert
for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove wirefrom spark plug, and thoroughly
inspect the snow thrower for any damage.Repair
the damage before restarting and operating the
snow thrower.
• If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for
the cause. Vibration is generally a warning oftrouble.
• Stop engine whenever you leavethe operating
position, before unclogging the collector/impeller
housing or discharge guide, and making any
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repairs, adjustments, or inspections. Neverplace
your handin the discharge or collector openings.
Use a stick or wooden broom handle tounclog the
discharge opening.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving theunit
unattended. Disengage the collector/impeller, stop
the engine,and remove the key.
• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain collector/impeller and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep
away from plug to prevent accidental starting.
• Do not run engine indoors, except when starting
engine and transporting snow thrower in or out of
building. Open doors. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.
• Do not clearsnow across the face of slopes. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes. Do not attempt to clear steepslopes.
• Never operate snow thrower withoutguards, plates,
or other safety protection devices in place.
• Never operate snow thrower near glass enclosure,
automobiles, window wells, drop off, etc., without
proper adjustments of snow thrower discharge
angle. Keepchildren and pets away.
• Do not overload machine capacityby attempting to
clear snowat too fast a rate.
• Never operate the machine at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces.Look behind and use
care when backing.
• Never direct discharge at bystandersor allow anyone in front of unit.
• Disengage power to collector/impellerwhen transporting ornot in use.
• Use only attachments and access ories approved
by the manufacturer of snow thrower (such as
wheel weights, counterweights, cabs, etc.).
• Never operate the snow throwerwithout good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing and
keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk, never run.
• Muffler and engine become hotand can causea
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 condition.
• Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a building where ignition sources are
present, such as hot water and space heaters,
clothes dryers, and the like. Allow engine to cool
before storingin any enclosure.
• Always refer to operator's manual instructions for
important details if snow thrower is to be stored for
an extendedperiod.
• Run machine a few minutes after throwing snow to
prevent freezeup of collector/impeller.
• Check clutch controls periodicallyto verify they
engage and disengage properlyand readjust if necessary. R efer to operator's manual for adjustment
instructions.
WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons
who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
AND CLOTHING AWAY.
SHUT OFF ENGINE
BEFORE
UNCLOGGING
DISCHARGE CHUTE.
Figure 2
KEEP HANDS, FEET
ROTATING AUGER AVOID INJURY FROM
DANGER
WARNING
1.
STOP ENGINE BEFORE REMOVING
DEBRIS AND SERVICING UNIT.
2.
KEEP CLEAR OF IMPELLER WHILE
ENGINE IS RUNNING.
3.
NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE AT
BYSTANDERS OR WINDOWS OR
ALLOW ANYONE IN FRONT OF
UNIT.
4.
THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE AREA
WHERE THE EQUIPMENT IS TO BE
USED AND REMOVE ALL DOOR
MATS, SLEDS, BOARDS, WIRES AND
OTHER FOREIGN OBJECTS.
REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL FOR
5.
FULL INSTRUCTIONS.
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SECTION 4: LOOSE PARTS & HARDWARE PACK
IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine with
gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
UNPACKING
1. Remove staples or break glue on the top flaps of
the carton. Remove any loose parts included with
unit (i.e., Operator’s Manual, etc).
2. Cut along corners and lay end of carton down
flat. Remove packing material.
3. Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly
for loose parts before discarding.
Handles
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
•Pairofpliers
• Two adjustable wrenches
CONTENTS IN CARTON See Figure 3
• Right and Left Handles
• Handle Panel Assembly
•ChuteAssembly
• Chute Directional Control Assembly
•ShiftRod
• Hardware Pack
Handle Panel Assembly
Chute Directional
Control Assembly
Chute
Assembly
Shift Rod
Figure 3
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
Lay out the hardware according to the illustration for identification purposes. Part numbers are shown in
parentheses. (Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit.)
ATTACHING THE HANDLES
A
Hex Bolts
5/16-18 x 1-3/4”
(710-3180)
Handle Tabs
(784-5599)
Carriage Bolts
5/16-18 x 1-1/2”
(710-0262)
Hex Nuts
5/16” Thread
(712-3010)
Hex Bolts
5/16-18 x 3/4”
(710-3008)
Lock Washers
5/16” I.D.
(736-0119)
Cupped Washers
5/16” I.D.
(736-0242)
ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY
C
Hex Bolts
(710-3015)
1/4-20 x 3/4”
Chute Flange
Keepers
(731-0851A)
ATTACHING THE CHUTE DIRECTIONAL
D
CONTROL
Hex Lock Nuts
1/4-20 Thread
(712-3027)
Flat Washers
3/8” I.D. x 5/8” O.D.
(736-0185)
ATTACHING THE SHIFT ROD
B
AND CONTROL CABLES
Ferrule
(711-0677)
AUGER SHEAR BOLTS (SPARES)
E
NOTE: The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts. If you hit a hard for-
eign object or an ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the bolts may shear. Two replacement shear
bolts and nuts are provided for your convenience. Store in a safe place until needed.
IMPORTANT: NEVER replace the auger shear bolts with standard hex bolts. Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components as a result of doing so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower’s warranty.
Flat Washers
3/8” I.D. x 5/8” O.D.
(736-0275)
Hair Pin Clip
(714-0104)
Shear Bolts
(710-0890A)
Hex Nut
5/16” Thread
(712-3010)
Cupped Washers
5/16” I.D.
(736-0242)
Hex Lock Nuts
5/16” Thread
(712-0429)
Hair Pin Clip
(714-0104)
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SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY
NOTE: All references to right or leftside of the snow
thrower are determined from behind the unit in the
operating position.
ATTACHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY
(Hardware A)
1. Place right handle in position against the snow
thrower so the flat side of the handle is against
the snow thrower. Secure bottom hole in handle
to snow thrower using 3/4” hex bolt and lock
washer. Do not tighten at this time. See Figure 4.
2. Place handle tab over the upper hole in handle so
the curve in the handle tab matches the curve in
the handle. Secure to the snow thrower using
1-3/4” hex bolt and lock washer. Do not tighten at
this time.
3. Attach the left handle in the same manner. Do not
tighten at this time.
13/4”Hex
Handle
Tab
Cable Roller
Guide
Lock
Washers
Figure 4
4. Place the handle panel in position between the
handles. To hold the handle panel in place,
depress both controls against the handles. While
continuing to hold the right control, release the left
control (the auger control lock will keep left control engaged). See Figure 5.
5. Fasten right side of the handle panel by inserting
two carriage bolts through handle and handle
panel (bolts must go through both the plastic and
metal parts of the handle panel). Secure with
cupped washers (cupped side against handle
panel) and hex nuts.
6. Secure the left side of the handle panel in the
same manner.
7. Tighten the four hex boltsused to attach the
bottom of the handles to the snow thrower frame.
Bolt
3/4” Hex
Bolt
Cupped
Washers
Carriage
Bolts
Hex Nuts
Figure 5
ATTACHING THE CONTROL CABLES
(Hardware B)
The “Z” end of the cables are hooked into the controls on each handle. See Figure 6.
1. Thread the hex lock nuts all the way up the
threaded portion of the “Z” ends of the cables.
2. Make certain all cables are in the grooves of the
cable roller guides. The two roller guides are
located in the lower rear of the unit, one on each
side. See Figure 4.
3. Thread the cable onto the threaded portion of the
“Z” end until there is no slack in the cable, but the
cable is NOT tight. Do not overtighten cable.
WARNING: If cable is tightened so
there is tension on the cable with the
clutch grip released, the safety features
of the snow thrower may be overridden.
4. When correct adjustment is reached, tighten the
hex lock nut against the bottom portion of the
cabletolockitinposition.
“Z” End
Make Sure
Cable Is Straight
Hex Lock
Nut
Figure 6
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ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY
(Hardware C)
Place chute assembly over chute opening, with the
opening in the chute assembly facing the front of the
unit. Place chute flange keepers beneath lip of chute
assembly, with the flat side down. Secure with hex
bolts and hex lock nuts. Tighten with two adjustable
wrenches. Do not overtighten. See Figure 7.
Hex Bolts
Chute
Assembly
Hex Lock
Chute Flange
Keepers
Nut
Carriage
Bolts
Hex Lock
Lower Chute
Bracket
Nuts
Figure 9
4. Place one flat washer on the end of the chute
directional control, then insert the end of the control into the hole in the plastic bushing in the
lower chute bracket. Place another flat washer on
the end of the chute directional control, and insert
hairpin clip into hole in the end of control. See
Figure 10.
Figure 7
ATTACHING THE CHUTE DIRECTIONAL
CONTROL (Hardware D)
1. Thread one hex nut onto eye bolt on the chute
directional control. Insert eye bolt through the
hole provided in the left handle. See Figure 8.
2. Secure with cupped washer (cupped side against
the handle) and other hex nut. Do not tighten until
after attaching the other end of the chute directional control.
Hex Nut
Cupped
Washer
Eye Bolt
Chute
Hairpin
Clip
Flat
Washers
Directional
Control
Lower Chute
Bracket
Figure 10
5. Adjust the chute bracket so that the spiral on the
chute directional control fully engages the teeth
on the chute assembly. Tighten the nuts on the
lower chute bracket securely. Tighten the hex nut
on the eye bolt on the chute directional control.
IMPORTANT: Attach the shift rod and clutch
cables as follows. THEN CHECK THE ADJUSTMENTS AS INSTRUCTED, AND MAKE ANY FINAL
ADJUSTMENTS NECESSARY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Failuretofollowthe
instructions may cause damage to the snow thrower.
Figure 8
3. To align the spiral on the chute directional control, it maybe necessary to loosen the carriage
bolts andhex lock nuts whichsecure the lower
chute bracket to the extension on the left side of
the chute assembly. See Figure 9.
ATTACHING THE SHIFT ROD
(Hardware B)
1. Place the shift lever (on the handle panel) in the
sixth (6) speed position (all the way forward).
2. Place the bent end of the shift rod into the hole in
the shift arm assembly. Secure with flat washer
and hairpin clip. See Figure 11.
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3. Start threading the ferrule onto the other end of
the shift rod. Push down on the shift rod (and shift
arm assembly) as far as it will go.
4. Thread the ferrule onto the shift rod until the ferrule lines up with the upper hole in the shift lever
(beneath the handle panel). Insert the ferrule into
the upper hole in the shift lever from the left side
when adjustment is correct. Secure with flat
washer and hairpin clip.
Make certain to check for correct adjustment of the
shift rod as instructed in the Final Adjustment section
before operating the snow thrower.
Hairpin
Clip
Flat
Washer
Shift Rod
Shift Arm
Assembly
Ferrule
Flat
Washer
Hairpin
Clip
Figure 11
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
Auger Control
To check the adjustment of the auger control, push forward on the left hand control (depress the rubber
bumper on end of control). There should be slack in
the cable. Release the clutch grip. The cable should
be straight. Make certain you can depress the auger
drive control grip against the left handle completely.
If necessary, loosen the hex jam nut and thread the
cable in (for less slack) or out (for more slack) as necessary. Recheck the adjustment. Tighten the jam nut
against the cable when correct adjustment is reached.
SeeFigure12.
Hex Lock
Nut
Make Sure
Cable is Straight
Figure 12
Traction Control and Shift Lever Adjustment
To check the adjustment of the traction control and
shift lever, move the shift lever all the way forward to
sixth (6) position. With the traction control released,
push the snow thrower forward. The unit should move
forward freely. Then engage the traction control grip.
The wheels should stop turning.
Now release the traction control grip, and push the unit
again. Move the shift lever back to the fast reverse
position, then all the way forward again. There should
be no resistance in the shift lever, and the wheels
should keep turning.
If you have resistance when moving the shift 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 reached.
NOTE: If you are uncertain that you have reached
the correct adjustment, refer to SECTION 7: ADJUSTMENTS.
ADJUSTING THE SKID SHOES
The space between the shave plate and the ground
can be adjusted. For close snow removal, place skid
shoes in the low position. Use middle or high position
when area to be cleared is uneven. See Figure 13.
Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts 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 bolts securely.
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