Bolens 644E - Manual

5 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.) NOTE: The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear...

6 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in theoperating position. The “operator’s position” is definedas standing directly behind the snow thrower, facing thehandle panel. Unpacking • Remove staples or b...

7 Figure 4 • Repeat process for the right side Traction Control. • Lay handle assembly behind snow thrower.See Figure 5. • Insert a hex bolt 3/4” long and lock washer through the lower hole on the bottom of the handle. • Hold the handle assembly up to the bottom of the snow thrower frame and thread ...

8 • Models 614, 644, 664, and 6A4: Thread the ferrule onto the shift rod, up or down the shift rod and align with the far hole on the narrow side of the shift lever assembly behind the handle panel. See Figure 8. Figure 8 • Secure the ferrule to the shift arm assembly with the flat washer and hairpi...

9 NOTE: Lock nuts cannot be threaded onto a bolt by hand. Tighten with two 7/16” or adjustable wrenches. Attaching The Chute Directional Control (Hardware C) • Thread one hex nut about halfway onto eye bolt on the chute directional control. • Insert eye bolt through the hole provided in the left han...

10 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. Shift Lever The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel. The shift lever may be moved into one of six positions. Run engine wi...

11 Safety Ignition Key The safety ignition key must be fully inserted in the switch before the unit will start. Remove the ignition key when the snow thrower is not in use. See Figure 14. IMPORTANT: Do NOT attempt to turn the key. Skid Shoe The position of the skid shoe is determined by the conditio...

12 pushing. Additional priming may be necessary for firststart 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 s...

13 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 lodge itself in the discharge chute during operation, proceed as follows to safely clean the chute and chute opening: • Release both the Auger Control ...

14 SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running,except where specified in operator’smanual. Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires) • The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes. Before operating check tire pressure and reduce pressure to betw...

15 Chute Assembly The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by changing the angle of the chute assembly. To do so, stop the engine by removing the ignition key and loosen the plastic wing knobs found on either side of the discharge chute. Pivot the chute upward or downward before re-tightening the...

16 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. Outer axle shaft hole should be visible. IMPORTANT: NEVER operate the snow thrower with the click pin inserted through both the RIM and the OUTSIDE HOLE in the...

17 SECTION 8: SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Before servicing, 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 ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting Engine Refe...

18 Figure 26 • Reassemble auger drive belt(s) by following instructions in reverse order. Drive Belt • Follow first four steps of previous instructions. • Pull idler pulley up, and lift belt off engine pulley and friction wheel disc. See Figure 26. Figure 27 • Using a wrench, loosen the nut on the s...

20 SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer. Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line.Choke not in ON positionFaulty spark plug.Key n...

28 Models 614E REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1. 710-1652 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 x.5 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. 7...

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date o...