Yard Machines 611 User Manual

Operator’s Manual

Snow Thrower

Model 611

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 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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

ECO No.1222

FORM NO.

770-10001B.fm (6/2000)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content Page

Important Safe Operation Practices...................................................................3

Hardware Pack..................................................................................................5

Assembling Your Snow Thrower........................................................................6

Know Your Snow Thrower .................................................................................11

Operating Your Snow Thrower...........................................................................12

Making Adjustments ..........................................................................................13

Maintaining Your Snow Thrower........................................................................15

Service...............................................................................................................16

Off-Season Storage...........................................................................................18

Troubleshooting.................................................................................................19

Parts List............................................................................................................20

FINDING 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 assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer.

• You can locate the model number by standing behind the unit in the operating position and looking down at the frame below engine. A sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below.

(Model Number)

CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136

(Serial Number)

MTD PRODUC TS INC

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call Customer Support Department.

Call 1- (330) 220-4MTD (4683) or 1- (800)-800-7310 to reach a Customer Support representative. Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locate this information. You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call .

For more details about your machine, visit our web site at www.mtdproducts.com

SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

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 contain or emit

chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

DANGER: This machine 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. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

Training

1. Read, understand, a nd follow all in struction s on the machine and in the manual(s ) before a ttempting to assemble and o perate. Keep this ma nual in a safe pl ace for future and regular re ference a nd for orde ring replacement parts.

2. Be familiar with all controls and their prope r operation. Know how to stop the mach ine and d isengage them quickly.

3. Never allow childre n under 14 y ears old to operate this machine. Children 14 years old and over should rea d and understand the op eration in struction s and sa fety rules i n this manual and should be trained and sup ervised b y a parent.

4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.

5. Thrown objects can cause seriou s personal injury . Plan your snow throwin g pattern to avoid di scharge of mat erial toward roads, bystanders and the like.

6. Keep bystanders, hel pers, pets and chi ldren at l east 75 feet from the machin e while it is in operatio n. Stop machine if anyo ne enters the area.

7. Exercise caution to avoid s lipping o r falli ng, espe cially when operating in reverse.

Preparation

1. Thoroughly inspect the area wh ere the eq uipment i s to be used. Remove all door mat s, newspa pers, sle ds, boards, wires and o ther foreig n object s which c ould be tripped over or throw n by the auger/imp eller.

2. Always wear safet y glasses or eye s hields d uring operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. T hrown ob jects whi ch ricochet can cause serious inj ury to the eyes.

3. Do not operate wit hout wearing adequate winter outer garments. Do not wear jewelry, long scarves or other loose clothing which cou ld becom e entang led in m oving parts. Wear footwear w hich wi ll improve footing on slippery surfaces.

4. Use a grounded three wire ex tension cord and receptac le for all units with electric start engi nes.

5. Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces.

6. Disengage all cl utch levers before st arting the engin e.

7. Never attempt to m ake any adjustme nts while engine i s running, except where spec ifically recomm ended in the operator’s manual.

8. Let engine and m achine adju st to outd oor tem perature before starting to clear snow.

9. To avoid personal injury or pro perty damage use extre me care in handling gasolin e. Gasol ine is e xtremely flammable and the v apors are explosiv e. Serious personal injury c an occur w hen gas oline is spilled o n yourself or your c lothes which c an ignit e. Wash y our skin and change clot hes immedi ately.

a. Use only an approved gasoline container. b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cig ars, pipes and other

sources of ignition. c. Never fuel machine indoo rs. d. Never remove gas cap or add fue l whil e the

engine is hot or running. e. Allow engine to cool at leas t two minu tes before

refueling. f. Never over fill fuel tank. Fil l tank to no more tha n

½ inch below bottom of fill er neck to provide space

for fuel expansi on. g. Replace gasoli ne cap an d tighten secu rely. h. If gasoline is sp illed, wip e it off th e engine and

equipment. Move machine to another area . Wait 5

minutes before start ing the e ngine. i. Never store the machine or fuel containe r inside

where there is an o pen flam e, spark or pilot l ight

(e.g. furnace, water heater, space heate r, clothes

dryer etc.). j. Allow machine to cool at least 5 mi nutes bef ore

storing.

Operation

1. Do not put hands o r feet near rotating p arts, in the a uger/ impeller housing o r disc harge chu te. Cont act wit h the rotating parts can am putate ha nds and feet.

2. The auger/impelle r clutch lev er is a safety de vice. Nev er bypass its operati on. Doing so, makes the ma chine unsafe and may cause p ersonal i njury.

3. The clutch leve rs must o perate easily in both d irections and automatical ly return to the disengaged pos ition when released.

4. Never operate with a miss ing or da maged di scharge

chute. Keep all safe ty devic es in pl ace and working.

5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly vent ilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide , an odorless and dea dly gas .

6. Do not operate mac hine while under the influenc e of alcohol or drugs.

7. Muffler and engine beco me hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.

8. Exercise extreme ca ution when operating on or cro ssing gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.

9. Exercise caution w hen changi ng directi on and w hile operating on slop es.

10. Plan your snow t hrowing pat tern to av oid disc harge towards windows, wa lls, cars e tc. To avoid prope rty damage or personal injury caus ed by a ricochet.

11. Never direct disc harge at c hildren, b ystander s and pet s or allow anyone in front of t he machi ne.

12. Do not overload machine capa city by attemptin g to clear snow at too fast of a rate.

13. Never operate this machine without good vi sibility or light. Always be s ure of yo ur footing and keep a firm hold on the handles. W alk, never r un.

14. Disengage power to t he aug er/impeller w hen transporting or not in use.

15. Never operate mach ine at hi gh transp ort speeds on slippery surfaces. Look down and b ehind an d use ca re when in reverse.

16. If the machine sh ould start to vi brate abnormally , stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug an d grou nd it agai nst the engine. Inspect thoroughly for dam age. Repair any damage before starting and ope rating.

17. Disengage all cl utch lev ers and st op engin e before y ou leave the operating position (be hind the handles). Wai t until the auger/im peller come s to a complete stop befo re unclogging the d ischarge chute, m aking an y adjustments, or inspecti ons.

18. Never put your hand in the d ischarge or colle ctor openings. Always use a cl earing to ol to unc log the discharge opening.

19. Use only attach ments a nd acce ssories approved by the manufacturer (e.g. wheel weigh ts, tire c hains, cabs etc.) .

20. If situations occur which are not covered in this manua l, use care and good judgment. Cont act your dealer or telephone 1-800-800-73 10 for assistance and the name of your nearest s ervicing dealer.

Maintenance And Storage

1. Never tamper with sa fety devic es. Check their prop er operation regularly.

2. Disengage all cl utch lev ers and stop engine. Wait u ntil the auger/impelle r come to a complet e stop . Disconn ect the spark plug wir e and ground aga inst the engine to prevent unintended s tarting before cleaning, r epairing, or inspecting.

3. Check bolts, and sc rews for pro per tightn ess at fre quent intervals to keep the machine in sa fe working conditio n. Also, visually inspect mach ine for an y damage .

4. Do not change the engine governo r setting or over-speed the engine. The go vernor co ntrols th e maxim um safe operating speed o f the engi ne.

5. Snow thrower shave plate s and skid shoe s are subjec t to wear and damage. F or your sa fety prote ction, fre quently check all compon ents a nd replace with orig inal equipment manuf acturer’s (O.E.M. ) parts on ly. “Us e of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications ma y lead t o imprope r performan ce and compromise safety!”

6. Check clutch controls periodically to verify they engage and disengage proper ly and adjust, if necessary. Re fer to the adjustment sec tion in th is opera tor’s manual for instructions.

7. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

8. Observe proper disp osal laws and regu lations for gas, oil, etc. to protect t he enviro nment.

9. Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow from machine an d prevent freeze up of auger/i mpeller.

10. Never store the machine or fuel cont ainer inside whe re there is an open flame, s park or pilot light such as a water heater, furnace ,cloth es dryer etc.

11. Always refer to the o perator’s manual f or prope r instructions on off-sea son storage.

Your Responsibility:

Restrict the use o f this po wer machine to person s who read , understand and fo llow the w arnings an d instruc tions in this manual and on t he machi ne. The s afety lab els are g iven below for your r eference.

SECTION 2: CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

Lay out the hardware according to the illustration below for identification purposes. Part numbers are shown in parentheses. (Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit.)

(2) Hex Bolts (B)

710-3008

(2)Hex Bolts (A)

(710-3180)

(4)Lock Washers (C)

(736-0119)

(2) Saddle (I)

(784-5599)

(4) Self-Tapping

Screws (F)

(710-0599)

(4) Carriage Bolts (E)

(710-0262)

(4) Hex Nuts (D)

(712-3010)

(2) “Z” Fitting (R)

(746-0778)

(4) Hex Nuts (D)

(712-3010)

(4) Lock

Washers (C)

(736-0119)

(2) Hex Nuts (J)

(712-0121)

(2) Hex

Bolts (G)

(710-3015)

Cupped Washer (N)

(736-0242)

(2) Flat Washers (S)

(736-0185)

* The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts. If you hit a hard foreign 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.

(2) Hex Lock Nuts (H)

(712-3027)

(2) Hex Nuts (D)

(712-3010)

Hairpin Clip (T)

(714-0104)

(6) Hex Lock Nuts (M)

(712-3027)

(6) Hex Bolts (K)

(710-3015)

(2) Hex Lock Nuts

(712-0429)

(3) Chute Flange Keepers

(Not Shown) (731-0851)

(2) Shear Bolts

(710-0890A)

SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER

IMPORT ANT :

gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position.

After assembly, service engine with

Unpacking

• Remove staples or break glue on top flaps of the carton. Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.).

• Cut corners of the carton and lay ends down flat. Remove packing material.

• Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for loose parts before discarding.

Loose Parts In Carton

• Compare Figure 1 with the list below to identify loose parts in the carton.

Ref. Description Qty.

A Handles (Right and Left) 2 BPivot Rod 1 C Cover Tube 1 D Clutch Grips (Right and Left) 2 E Handle Panel 1 F Speed Selector Plate 1 G Shift Lever 1 H Chute Directional Control Assembly 1

J Chute Assembly 1

I Hardware Pack 1

Tools Required

1. Two adjustable wrenches

Before Assembly

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire

and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

Attaching Handles

(Use Hardware Group A.)

• Place right handle in position against the snow thrower so that the flat side of the handle is against the frame. Align the bottom hole on the handle to the corresponding hole on the snow thrower housing.

• Insert hex bolt (B) and lock washer (C) through these holes to secure the handle to the snow thrower housing. See Figure 2. There are weld nuts welded to the inside of the frame for these bolts. Do not tighten now.

Hex Bolt B

Lock W asher C

Figure 1

Saddle Washer I

Hex Bolt A, Lock W asher C

Figure 2

• Attach the left handle in the same manner. Do not tighten no w.

• Place saddle washer (I) over upper holes on handles as shown in Figure 2. Secure to the frame with lock washers (C) and hex bolts (A). Do not tighten no w.

Attaching Clutch Grips

(Use Hardware Group B.)

• Slide the pivot rod into the cover tube as shown in Figure 3.

NOTE: In some models, the pivot rod and co ver tube may be pre-assembled.

Pivot Rod

Cover Tube

Carriage Bolts E

Lock

Washe r C

Self-Tapping Screws F

Speed Selector Plate

Washer C

Lock

Carriage Bolts E

Figure 3

• Place the clutch grips in position on the rod as shown in Figure 4. Thread hex nuts (D) onto each end of the rod. Tighten nuts allowing the clutch grips to move freely on the pivot rod. See Figure 4.

Clutch

Grips

Pivot Rod

with Cover

Hex Nuts D

Figure 4

• Insert clutch grip and rod assembly into handle tabs. Clutch grips must sit on top of the handles. Thread hex nuts (D) on each end to hold into position. Do not tighten. See Figure 5.

Clutch Grip and Rod Assembly

Self-Tapping Screws F

Figure 6

Attaching Speed Selector Plate

(Use Hardware D.)

• Assemble the speed selector plate to the outside of the handles as shown in Figure 6. Secure using two self-tapping screws (F) on each side.

Attaching Shift Lever

• Insert the shift lever through slot in the speed selector plate. See Figure 7.

NOTE: The bend in the lever should be towards the operator.

Shift Lever

Handle

Tab

Hex Nut D

Figure 5

Attaching Handle Panel

(Use Hardware C.)

• Position the handle panel between handles. Insert two carriage bolts (E) on each side and secure with lock washers (C) and hex nuts (D). See Figure 6.

Hex

Bolt G

Hex Bolt G

Hex Lock Nuts H

Shift Lever Spring

Speed Selector Plate

Figure 7

• Secure shift lever to the shift lever spring using two hex bolts (G) and hex lock nuts (H). Tighten both

bolts finger tight. At this point the shift lever and shift lever spring are not against each other. As you tighten the bolts and nuts with two wrenches, these will pull together. See Figure 7.

• Tighten al l hardware assemble d to this poi nt. Make sure that clut ch grips are moving free ly.

Attaching Control Cables

(Use Hardware E.)

• Thread hex nuts (J) onto the “Z” fittings (R). Insert “Z” fitting into hole in clutch grips. See Figure 8.

• Route the left cable between engine and speed selector plate and then between handle panel and clutch lever pivot rod before threading onto the left “Z” fitting.

• Assemble the right cable in the same manner.

• Both cables should have minimal slack, but not tight. Tighten or loosen hex nuts on the “Z” fitting to adjust.

“Z” Fitting R

Clutch Grip

Pivot Rod

Hex Nut J

Handle

Panel

Chute

Assembly

Hex Bolt K

Hex Lock Nut M

Chute Flange

Keeper

Figure 9

• Insert hex bolt (K) up through chute flange keeper and chute assembly as shown in Figure 9. Secure with hex lock nut (M). After assembling all three chute flange keepers, tighten all nuts and bolts securely. Do not over-tighten.

NOTE: Lock nuts cannot be threaded onto a bolt by hand. Tighten with two 7/16” or adjustable wrenches.

Attaching Chute Directional Contr ol

(Use Hardware Group G.)

• Loosen the two hex nuts which secure the lower chute directional control support bracket (see Figure 10) to the snow thrower housing.

Figure 8

IMPORT ANT :

If the right hand lock-out cable is not adjusted correctly, wheels will tend to turn. If the left hand lock-out cable is not adjusted correctly, the augers will keep on rotating.

IMPORT ANT :

Please note that the drive clutch cable on units with 16” wheels is routed under the axle. In other units, the cable is routed over the axle.

WARNING: Do not over-tighten the clu tch

cables. Tension on either cable in the disengaged (up) position may override the safety features of the machine.

Attaching Chute Assembly

(Use Hardware Group F.)

• 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 of chute flange keeper facing downward. See Figure 9.

Hex Bolts K Hex Lock Nuts M

Lower Chute

Directional Control Bracket

Hex Nuts

Figure 10

• Place one flat washer (T) over the end of the chute directional control, then insert the end of the chute directional control into the hole in the plastic bushing on the chute bracket. See Figure 11. Place second flat washer (T) on chute directional control, and secure with ha irpin clip (S).

Flat

Washe rs T

Hairpin Clip S

Chute Directional Control

Bracket

Chute Directional Control

Figure 11

• Thread on e hex nut (D ) ont o th e eyeb olt on th e chute direct ional cont rol assem bly until there is at least two inches of threads showing between the nut and the eyebolt head. See Figure 12 inset.

• Place the eyebolt into the hole located half way up the left handle. See Figure 12. Secure with cupped washer (N) and hex nut (D) making sure that the cupped side of the washer is against the handle.

2” of thread

Cupped

Washer N

Spiral should engage teeth of chute here

Figure 13

• Check to make sure all nuts and bolts on the control panel and all four bolts which secure the handles to the frame are tight.

Final Assembly & Adjustments

Auger Control

• To check the adjustment of the auger control, push forward on the left hand clutch grip (depress the rubber bumper). There should be slack in the cable. Release the clutch grip. The cable should be straight. Make certain you can depress the auger control grip against the left handle completely.

• If necessary, loosen the hex lock nut and thread the cable in (for less slack) or out (for more slack) as necessary. Refer to Figure 14.

• Tighten the lock nut against the cable when correct adjustment is reached.

Hex Nut D

Eye Bolt

Hex Nut D

Chute Directional Control

Figure 12

• Adjust the chute directional control bracket so that the spiral on the chute directional control fully engages the teeth on the chute assembly. See Figure 14. Tighten all hardware.

“Z” Fitting

Hex Bolt

Cable

Figure 14

Traction Control & Shift Lever

• To check the adjustment of the traction control and shift lever, move the shift lever all the way to the right to fifth (5) 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 feel 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 not sure that you have adjusted correctly, refer to the Adjustment section later in this manual.

Skid Shoes

The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted.

a. For close sn ow remo val o n a sm ooth

surface, raise skid shoes higher on the auger housing. See Figure 15.

b. Use a middle or lower position when the area

to be cleared is uneven. See Figure 15.

Skid Shoe

Hex

Carriage

Nuts

Bolts

Low Position

High Position

Figure 15

• Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts and carriage bolts as shown in Figure 15. Move 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.

Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)

The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes.

• Check tire pressure. Maintain pressure between 15 to 20 psi. Refer to tire sidewalls for recommended tire pressure.

NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may pull to one side or the other.

WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under

any circumstance is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be main tained at all times. Exc essive pressure (over 30 psi) when seating beads may cause tire/rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury.

SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

WARNING: Be famili ar with all the cont rols and their proper operat ion. Know how to sto p the machine

and disengage them quickly.

Shift Lever

T ra ction Control

Discharge Chute

Auger

Oil Fill

Gas Fill

Figure 16

Choke

Ignition Key

Auger Control

Chute Directional Control

Primer

Throttle

Control

Rope Start

Handle

Shift Lever

The shift lever is located below the handle panel. See Figure 16. The shift lever may be moved into one of seven positions. Run engine with throttle in the fast position. Use the shift lever to determine ground speed. There are five forward and two reverse speeds on this snow thrower. Among the forward speeds, position one (1) is the slowest and position five (5) is the fastest. Among reverse speeds, R2 is the faster.

Auger Control

The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the auger control grip to engage the augers. Release to stop the augers. See Figure 16.

Traction Control

The traction control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the traction control grip to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop. See Figure 16.

Throttle Control

The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine. See Figure 16.

Chute Directional Control

The chute directional control is located on left side of the snow thrower. See Figure 16. To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute directional control as foll ows:

• Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.

• Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.

Safety Ignition Key

The ignition key must be inserted in the switch before the unit will start. Remove the ignition key when snow thrower is not in use. Do not turn ignition key. See Figure 16.

Fuel Cut-off Valve (If equipped)

The fuel cut-off valve,if equipped, located under the fuel tank, controls fuel flow from tank.

SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER

Before Starting

WARNING: Read, understand, and follow

all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.

• Check the oil level in the engine before operating; fill up if necessary. Be careful not to overfill.

• The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting.

Gas & Oil Fill-Up

• Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your snow thrower.

WARNING: Use extreme care when

handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

To Start Engine

• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug. See Figure 17.

Metal Loop

on Spark

Plug Wire

Rubber Boot

Figure 17

• Make certain the fuel cut-off valve, if your 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 up to FAST position. Insert ignition key into slot. Make sure it snaps into place.

Do not turn key

NOTE: Engine will not start unless ignition key is

inserted i nto ig nitio n slot in carb uretor cover .

Electric Starter (If equipped)

WARNING: The optional el ectric starter is

equipped with a grounded three-wire power cord and plug, and is designe d to operate on 120 volt AC household current. It must be used with a properly grounded three-prong receptacle at all t imes to a void the poss ibility of electric shock. Follow all instructions carefully prior to operating the electric starter.

• Determine that your house wiring is a three-wire grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain.

• If your house wiring system is not a thre e-wire grounded system, do not use this electric starter

under any condi tions.

• If your home electrical system is grounded, but a three-hole receptacle is not available, one should be installed by a licensed electrician before using the electr ic start er.

• If you have a grounded three-prong r eceptacle, proceed as follows.

• Rotate choke knob to OFF position.

• Connect power cord to switch box on engine. Plug

the other end of power cord into a three-prong 120volt, grounded, AC receptacle.

• Push starter button to crank engine. As you crank the engine, move choke knob to FULL choke position.

• When engine starts, release starter button, and move choke gradually to OFF. If engine falters, move choke immediately to FULL and then gradually to OFF.

• When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug from the three-prong receptacle first, and then from the snow thrower.

Recoil Starter

• Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold engine star t).

• If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position instead of FULL.

• Push primer button two or three times for cold engine star t.

• If engine is warm, push primer button only once.

NOTE: Always cover ve nt hole in primer button when pushing. Additional priming may be n ecessary for fir st start if temperature is below 15 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly.

• Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.

• As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, rotate choke knob slowly to OFF position. If engine falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly move to OFF position.

To Stop Engine

• Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine.

• To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter, proceed as follows.

Electric Starter (If equipped)

• Connect power cord to switch box on engine, then to 120 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 power cord from receptacle first, and then from switch box.

Recoil Starter

• With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or four times. Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound, which is not harmful to engine or starter.

• To stop engine, move throttle control to “stop” or “off” position.

• Remove the ig nition key. Do n ot tu rn key.

Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended.

NOTE: Do not lose ignition key. Keep it in a safe place. Engine will not start without the ignition key.

• Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor cover in the area of the control levers. Also, move control levers back and forth several times.

To Engage Driv e

• With the engine running near top speed, move shift lever into one of the five FORWARD positions or two REVERSE positions. Select a speed

appropriate for the snow conditions that exist. Use the slower speeds until you are familiar with the operation of t he snow thro wer.

• Squeeze the auger control grip and the augers will turn. Release it and the augers will stop.

• Squeeze traction control grip and the snow thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.

• NEVER move shift lever without releasing drive clutch

To Engage Auger s

• To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger control grip against the left handle. Release to stop the augers.

Tire Chains (If equipped)

• Tire chains should be used whenever extra traction is needed.

Operating Tips

• Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes as the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature.

WARNING: Muffler, engine and surrounding

areas become hot and ca n cause a burn. Do not touch.

• For most efficien t snow r emoval, re move sno w immediately after it falls.

• Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. Slightly overlap each previous swath.

• Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the scraper bar for normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward when using on gravel or crushed rock.

• Be certain to follow the precautions listed under ‘‘To Stop Engine’’ to prevent possible freeze-up.

• Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.

SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: Never attempt to make any

adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in operator’s manual.

Chute Assembly

• The distance snow is thrown can be controlled by adjusting the angle of the top section of the chute assembly.

Skid Shoe

• The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted. Refer to the Final Assembly and Adjustments section on page 10.

Traction Control

• Drain gasoline and engine oil from the snow thrower. Pl ace plast ic film und er the gas ca p if the

snow thrower has already been operated. Tip the snow thrower so that it rests on the auger housing. See Figure 18.

• Remove the frame cover underneath the snow thrower by removing si x self-ta pping screws. F or location of the frame cover, see Figure 18.

Frame Cover

• Loosen the lock nut on the traction control cable and thread the cable in or out as necessary. Tighten the lock nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached. Reassemble the frame cover.

NOTE: If you placed pla stic under the gas cap earlier, remove it now.

Auger Control

• To adjust the auger clutch, refer to Final Assembly and Adjustments on page 9.

Carburetor

WARNING: If any adjustments need to be

made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of muffler, engine and other surrounding heated surfaces.

• Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude and load.

• Refer to the separate engine manual, packed with your unit, for carburetor adjustment information.

Auger Housing

Figure 18

• When the traction control is released, there must be clearance between the friction wheel and the drive plate in all positions of the shift lever. When the traction control is engaged, the friction wheel must contact the drive plate. See Figure 19.

Friction Wheel

Gear Shaft

Drive Plate

Gap

Figure 19

• If any one of th ese are not occurin g, adjus tment is necessary. Follow the steps below to adjust the traction control.

Drive Wheels

• The wheels may be adjusted for two different methods of operation. Follow the steps below for adjustment. See Figure 20.

Klick Pin in Hub

Hole

and Inner

Figure 20

One Wheel Driving

• On the right side of the unit, place klick pin in the outside ax le hole on ly. Do not place pin t hrough wheel hub. This position gives power drive to the left wheel only, making the unit easier to maneuver.

Both Wheels Driving

• Rotate wheel assembly to align hole in the hub with the inner hole on the axle shaft. Insert klick pin in the hole. Oute r axle sha ft hole shou ld be visi ble. See Figure 20.

Axle

Hole

Outside

Hole in A x le

SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER

Lubrication

WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or

inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and groun d it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

Engine

• Refer to engine manual for lubrication instructions.

IMPORT ANT :

avoid dripping oil onto transmission parts.

Wheels

• Oil or spray lubricant into bearings at wheels at least once a season. Pull klick pin, remove wheels, clean and coat axles with a multipurpose automotive grease. See Figure 21.

Klick Pin

When lubricating engine or draining oil,

Oil bearings

or spray lubricant

Gear Shaft

• Lubricate the gear shaft with a good all-weather multi-purpose light grease at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation.

IMPORT ANT :

wheel and drive plate.

Keep all grease and oil off the friction

Drive and Shifting Mechanism

• Remove rear cover. Oil any chains, sprockets, gears, bearings, shafts, and shifting mechanism at least once a season. Use engine oil or a spray lubricant. Avoid getting oil on rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate. See Figure 23.

Lube Shift

Lube chain

Lever

Axle

Figure 21

Chute Directional Control

• The worm gear on the chute control should be lubricated with multipurpose automotive grease.

Auger Shaft

• At least once a se ason, rem ove shear bolts on auger shaft. Oil or spray lubricant inside shaft and lubricate the auger bearings. See Figure 22.

Shear Bolts

Bearings

Figure 22

Avoid oil on

friction wheel

Lube

Gear

Shaft

Figure 23

and drive plate

Gear Case

• The worm gear case has been filled with grease at the factory. If disassembled for any reason, lubricate with 2 ounces of shell grease, part number 737-0168.

IMPORT ANT :

the seals could result. Be sure the vent plug is free of grease in order to relieve pressure.

Do not overfill the gear case. Damage to

Friction Wheel

• The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be checked after 25 hours of operation, and periodically thereafter. Replace the friction wheel rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found following instructions on page 17.

Tire Pressure

• Follow instructions on page 10.

SECTION 8: SERVICE

WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or

Engine

• Refer to the engine manual for all engine maintenance procedures.

Augers

• The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts. See Figure 22. If you hit a hard foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the bolts may shear.

• If the augers will not turn, check to see if the bolts have sheared. Replacement shear bolts and hex lock nuts have been provided with the snow thrower. When replacing bolts, spray an oil lubricant into shaft before inserting new bolts.

Shave Plate and Skid Shoes

• The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically and replaced when necessary.

• To remove skid shoes, remove the four carriage bolts, cupped washers and hex nuts which attach them to the snow thrower. Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts, cupped washers (cupped side goes against skid shoes) and hex nuts. See Figure 24.

• To remove shave plate, remove the carriage bolts, cupped washers and hex nuts which attach it to the snow thrower housing. See Figure 24. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of carriage bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten securely.

Belt Removal and Replacement

WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire

and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Drain fuel into an approved container or place a piece of plastic film underneath the gas cap to prevent gasoline from leaking.

Auger Belts

• Remove plastic belt cover from front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. See Figure 25.

Belt

Cover

Figure 25

• Drain gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.Tip the unit up and forward so that it rests on auger housing.

• Remove six self-tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower.

• Roll auger belt off the engine pulley. See Figure 26.

Auger Belt

Self-Tapping

Screws

Drive Belt

Drive Pulley

Skid Shoe

Carriage

Bolts

Shave Plate

Skid

Shoe

Figure 24

Hex Nuts

Idler

Pulley

Engine Pulley

Idler

Pulley

Figure 26

• Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the auger housing. See Figure 27.

• Unhook the support bracket spring from the frame.

NOTE: It may be necessa ry to loosen the s ix nuts that connect the frame to the auger housing to aid in bel t removal.

• Lift the rear auger belt from the auger pulley, and slip belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley. See Figure 26. Repeat this step to remove the front auger belt.

• Reassemble both auger drive belts by following instructions in reverse order.

Friction Wheel

Assembly

Frame

Auger

Housing

Gear Shaft

Support Bracket

Spring

Support Bracket

Auger

Belt

Auger Pulley

Idler

Spring

Figure 27

• Slip belt between friction wheel and friction wheel disc. See Figure 28. Remove and replace belt. Reassemble in reverse order.

NOTE: The suppo rt bracket must rest on the stop bolt after the new belt has been assembled. See Figure 28.

Friction Wheel Rubber

Replace the friction wheel rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found. Follow instructions below to replace the rubber .

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire

and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Drain fuel into an approved container or place a piece of plastic film underneath the gas cap to prevent gasoline from leaking.

• Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests on housing. See Figure 18.

• Remove six self-tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower.

• Remove the klick pins which secure the wheels, and remove the wheels from the axle.

• Using a 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 29.

• Lightly tap the hex nut to dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of the frame. Remove the hex nut and bell washer from the left end of the shaft.

Drive Belt

• Follow first four step s of previo us instruc tions.

• Pull idler pulley up, and lift belt off engine pulley and

friction wheel disc. See Figure 26.

• Using a wrench, loosen the nut on the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on the auger pulley. See Figure 28.

Friction

Wheel

Disc

Stop Bolt

Figure 28

Friction Wheel

Drive Belt

Support Bracket

Hex Nut

Bell Washer

Figure 29

• Slide the gear shaft to the right, then slide the friction wheel assembly from the shaft.

• Remove the six screws from the friction wheel assembly (three from each side). See Figure 30.

Screws

Friction Wheel Rubber

Hub

Screws

Friction Wheel Plates

Figure 30

SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE

• Remove the friction wheel rubber from between the friction wheel plate.

• Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the friction wheel assembly, tightening the six screws in rotation and with equal force. See Figure 30.

• Slide friction wheel assembly back onto the gear shaft. Be sure to align the pin on the shift rod with hole in the friction wheel assembly. See Figure 27.

• Reassemble gear shaft and the wheels. Reattach the frame cover. Flip snow thrower back to its operating position and remove any plastic from under the machine or around the gas cap if you had put it earlier.

WARNING: Never store the machine or

fuel container indoors where th er e is an open flame, spark or p ilot light such as on a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.

If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare for storage as follows:

• Remove gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine.

• Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops due to lack of fuel.

• Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain, located below the carburetor cover.

WARNING: Drain fuel into an approved

container outdoors, away from open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel. Fuel left in engine for extended period deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach carburetor. Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

• Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and equipment.

• Remove spark plug and pour one ounce of engine oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. Cover spark plug hole with rag. Crank engine several times to distribute oil. Replace spark plug.

• Follow lubrication recommendations on page 15.

NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal sto rage shed, care shou ld be taken to rust proof the equipment. Using a ligh t oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains, springs, bearings and cables.

SECTION 10: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

T rouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action

Engine fails to star t Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.

Blocked fuel line. Choke not in ON position Faulty spark plug. Key not in switch on e ngine. Spark plug wire discon nected. Primer button not depressed. Fuel shut-off valve closed (if so equipped).

Engine runs erratic Unit running on CHOKE.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. Water or dirt in fuel system .

Carburetor out of adjustment.

Loss of power Spark plug wire loos e.

Gas cap vent ho le plugge d. Exhaust port plugged.

Engine overheats Carburetor not adjusted

properly. Incorrect fuel mixture.

Excessive vibration Loose parts or damaged

auger.

Unit fails to propel itself

Unit fails to discharge snow

Incorrect adjustment of drive cable. Drive belt loose or damag ed. Discharge chute c logged.

Foreign object lod ged in auger. Incorrect adjustment of drive cable. Drive belt loose or damag ed.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gas oline. F uel will n ot last o ver thirty days unless a fuel stabiliz er is used. Clean fuel line. Move switch to ON po sition Clean, adjust gap o r repla ce. Insert key. Connect spark plug wire . Refer to the engine m anual. Open fuel shut-off valve.

Move choke lever to OFF pos ition. Clean fuel line; fill tank with cle an fresh g asoline. Fuel w ill not la st over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. Refer to the engine m anual. Connect and tighten spark pl ug wire. Remove ice and snow from cap. Be certain vent hole is clear. Clean following th e engine manual. Refer to the engin e manual pa cked w ith your unit or ha ve carburetor adjusted by an au thorized service dealer. Drain fuel tank. Re fill with proper fuel mixture. Stop engine immediat ely and disconne ct spark plug w ire. Tighte n all bolts and nuts. Make all necess ary repai rs. If vib ration continues, have unit service d by an authorized serv ice dealer. Adjust drive cable . Refer t o page 1 0 of this manual.

Replace drive belt. Refer to pa ge 17 of this man ual. Stop engine immediat ely and disconne ct sp ark plug w ire. Cle an discharge chute and inside o f auger ho using. Stop engine immedia tely and disconnect sp ark plug wire. Remove object from auger. Adjust drive cable . Refer t o page 10 of this manual.

Replace drive belt. Refer to pa ge 17 of this man ual.

NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer.

SECTION 11: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 611

Ref.

No.

10 721-0327 Seal-Oil 11 736-0351 Washer-Flat 12 736-0369 Washer-Flat 13 736-0445 Washer-Flat 14 737-0168 Grease 15 741-0662 Bearing-Flange 16 741-0663 Bearing-Flange 17 618-0152 Ass’y. Complete 22"

Part

No. Description

1 618-0123 Housing—R.H.

618-0124 Housing—L.H. 2 710-0642 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x .75 3 711-1020 Spiral Axle 22”

711-0908 Spiral Axle 24” 4 714-0161 Key 5 715-0143 Pin-Spiral 6 717-0526 Shaft-Worm 7 717-0528 Gear-Worm 8 718-0186 Collar-Thrust 9 721-0325 Plug

618-0120 Ass’y Complete 24”

Size Ref. No. 1 Ref. No. 2 Ref. No. 3 Ref. No. 4 Ref. No. 5 Ref. No 6

13 x 4 634-0114 734-1732 734-0255 734-1713 741-0401 714- 0143 13 x 5( w/22” Housin g) 634-0166 734-1527 734-0255 684-0129 741-04 01 714-0143 13 x 5( w/24” Housin g) 734-1714 734-1527 734-0255 734-1713 741-0401 714- 0143

Wheel Ass’y

Complete

Wheel Assembly

Tire Only Air Valve Rim Only Sleeve

Klik Pin

Bearing (2)

Snow Thrower Model 611

IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely.

Ref.

No.

Part

No. Description

1 710-1652 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 x.625 2 731-1324 Belt Cover 3 732-0339 Extension Spring 4 710-0627 Hex Screw 5/16-24 x .75 5 710-3005 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16 x 1.25 6 05896A Drive Clutch Bracket 7 748-0234 Shoulder Spacer 8 756-0985 Pulley Half

9 754-0343 V-Belt 10 756-0984 Pulley Half 11 736-0270 Bell Washer 12 710-0230 Hex Cap Screw 1/4-28 x .50 13 756-0313 Flat Idler 14 710-1245 Lock Cap Screw 5/16-24

Ref.

No.

Part

No. Description

15 712-0181 Lock Jam Nut 3/8-16 16 756-0569 Pulley Half 17 736-0242 Bell Washer 18 736-0505 Flat Washer 19 736-0507 Washer 20 754-0430A Belt 21 756-0967 Auger Pulley 22 736-0247 Flat Washer 23 736-0331 Bell Washer 24 710-0696 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 25 748-0360 Pulley 26 710-0654A Hex Washer Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0 27 629-0071 Extension Cord

OEM-390-986 Electric Start Kit

Snow Thrower Model 611

Hook must be away from back of housing

Snow Thrower Model 611

Ref.

No.

1 712-0116 Lock Jam Nut 3/8-24

2 756-0178 Flat Idler

3 784-5632A Auger Idler Arm

4 710-0459A Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1.50

5 738-0281 Shoulder Screw

6 736-0167 Wave Washer

7 732-0611 Extension Spring

8 712-3068 Hex Nut 5/16-18

9 712-3010 Hex Nut 5/16-18 10 736-0119 Lock Washer 5/16 11 05931A Housing 12 741-0309 Ball Bearing 13 710-0451 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 14 705-5226 Reinforcement Chute 15 684-0052B 22” Housing Assembly

16 712-3010 Hex Nut 5/16-18 17 736-0119 Lock Washer 5/16 18 736-0242 Bell Washer 19 741-0475 Bushing 20 784-5647 Chute Directional Control Bracket 21 731-1379B Chute Adapter 22 712-0324 Hex Lock Nut 1/4-20 23 736-0463 Flat Washer 24 710-0451 Carriage Bolt 25 710-0703 Carriage Screw 1/4-20 x .75

Part

No. Description

684-0039C 24” Housing Assembly

Ref.

No.

26 710-0604 Hex Washer Screw 5/16-18 27 736-0169 Lock Washer 3/8 28 712-0798 Hex Nut 3/8-16 29 710-0451 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .75 30 784-5580 Snow Shoe 31 736-0242 Bell Washer 32 712-3010 Hex Nut 5/16-18 33 784-5576 22” Shave Plate

34 710-0451 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .62 35 684-0065 Impeller Assembly 36 715-0114 Pin 37 618-0152 22” Gear Assembly

38 605-5252A Spiral 22” RH 39 736-0188 Flat Washer

40 741-0493A Flange Bushing 41 605-5253A Spiral 22” LH

42 710-0890A Shear Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.5 43 712-0429 Lock Nut 5/16-18 44 741-0245 Hex Flange Bearing 45 784-5618 Bearing Housing 46 737-0318 Grease Fitting

Part

No. Description

784-5581A 24” Shav e Plate

618-0120 24” Gear Assembly 605-5188A Spiral 24” RH

605-5189A Spiral 24” LH

Snow Thrower Model 611

Ref.

No.

1 705-5234 Clutch Lever Assembly - RH 2 720-0204 Grip 3 731-1500 Piv ot Rod Cover 4 747-0905 Piv ot Rod 5 712-3010 Hex Nut 5/16-18 6 736-0119 Lock Washer 5/16 7 735-0199A Rubber Bumper 8 705-5233 Clutch Lever Assembly - LH 9 712-3027 Lock Hex Nut 1/4-20

10 710-0262 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.50 11 746-0778 Z - Cable 12 684-0047A Handle - LH 13 705-5232 Panel 14 684-0048A Handle - RH 15 705-5231 Speed Select Panel 16 710-0599 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 x .50 17 720-0223 Grip 18 747-0904 Shift Lever 19 710-3015 Hex Cap Screw 1/4-20 x .75 20 712-3027 Hex Lock Nut 1/4-20 21 732-0733 Shift Lever Spring 22 710-0788 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 x 1.0

Part

No. Description

Ref.

No.

23 736-0242 Bell Washer 24 726-0100 Push Cap 25 720-0201A Chute Knob 27 747-0697 Eyebolt

- 735-0234 Grommet only 28 705-5204A Chute Directional Control Assembly 29 784-5599 Handle Tab 30 736-0119 Lock Washer 5/16 31 710-3180 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 1.75 32 710-3008 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x .75 33 731-0921 Upper Chute 34 736-0159 Washer 5/16 35 720-0284 Knob 36 712-0429 Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18 37 710-0451 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .75 38 710-0276 Carriage Screw 5/16-18 x 1.0 39 731-1300A Lower Chute 40 731-0851A Flange K eep er 41 710-3015 Hex Cap Screw 1/4-20 x .75 42 714-0104 Cotter Pin 43 736-0185 Flat Washer 3/8

Part

No. Description

Snow Thrower Model 611

32 33

For 16” wheel axle only

Blower Housing

Snow Thrower Model 611

Ref. No. Part No. Description

710-0599 Self-Tapp. Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5”

784-5688 Drive Cable Guide Bracket

784-5687A Auger Clutch Cable Bracket

756-0625 Roller Cable

738-0924 Hex Screw 1/4-28

784-5630A Frame Assembly

741-0563 Ball Bearing

736-0105 Bell Washer

712-0116 Lock Jam Nut

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

741-0598 Hex Flange Bearing 736-0188 Flat Washer 784-5689A Front Support Guide Bracket 710-0538 Lock Hex Screw 736-0242 Bell Washer .340 ID x .872 OD 714-0474 Cotter Pin 736-0160 Flat Washer .536 ID x .930 OD 710-1107 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 x .625” 784-5590 Frame Shift Bracket 784-5638 Frame Cover 710-0599 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 736-0351 Flat Washer .760 ID x .50 OD

Ref. No. Part No. Description

22.

23.

24.

25.

26.

27.

28.

29.

30.

31.

32.

33.

34.

35.

36.

37.

38.

39.

40.

41.

717-1445 Gear 714-0126 Key 717-1444 7-Tooth Shaft 715-0249 Roll Pin 714-0143 Klik Pin 684-0042C Friction Wheel Assembly 656-0012A Friction Disc Wheel 684-0013B Wheel Shift Rod Assembly 746-0897 Drive Cable 748-0190 Spacer 684-0021 Friction Wheel Bracket Assembly 732-0264 Extension Spring 712-0711 Jam Nut 3/8-24 746-0898 Drive Cable 738-0869 22 .2” Axle (used w/ 13 x 4 tire) 738-0991 21.4” Axle (used w/ 13 x 5 tire) 784-5617A Friction Plate 735-0243 Friction Wheel Rubber 718-0301A Friction Wheel Hub 618-0063 Friction Wheel Bearing 712-0703 Nut Insert

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories.

MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanshi p for a peri od of two ( 2) years comm encin g on the date of original pu rcha se and will, at its option, repa ir o r replace, free of charge, any part fou nd to be defective in material or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnis hed wit h the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because of other peril or natural d is ast er. Damage resulting from the installation or use of any accessory or attachment not approved by MTD Products Inc. for use with the product(s) covered by this manua l will void your warranty as to any resulting damages.

Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to separate te rms as follows: All n orm al wear par t or comp onent failures will be covered on the product for a period of 90 days regardl ess of cau se. After 90 days, but within th e two year period, nor mal wear part failures will be covered ONLY IF caused by defects in material or workmanship of OTHER component parts. Normal wear parts and components include, but are not limited to, belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, shave plates and tires. Batter ies are covered by a 90-day limited replacement warranty.

HOW T O OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. To locate the dealer in your area, please check for a listing in the Yellow Pages or contact the Customer Ser vice Department of MTD PRODUCTS INC by calling 1-800-8 00-7 310 or writing to P.O. Box 368022, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases:

a. The engine or component parts thereof. These items

carry a separate manufacturer’s warranty. Please refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these items.

b.Log splitter pumps, valves and cylinders have a sepa-

rate one year warranty.

c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters,

blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck adjustments; and nor mal deterioration of the exter ior finish due to use or exposure.

d. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold

or exported outside of the United States of America, its possessions and territories, except those sold through MTD’s authorized channels of export distribu- tion.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other express warranty or guaranty, whether written or oral, except as mentioned above, given by any person or entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respec t to any product shall bind MTD. During the period of the Warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above. (Some states do not

allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.)

The provisio ns as se t forth in this Warranty pro v ide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sales. MTD shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damages including, without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services, for t ran s po rtation o r fo r re l at ed exp e n se s, or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion or limita-

tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.)

In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of th e produ ct sold. Al terat ion of the safety features of the product shall void this Warranty. You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others and their property arising out of the use or misuse or inability to use the product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser, original lessee or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift.

How State Law Relates to this Warranty: This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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