Page 2 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
2 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 OFYOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUALBEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR SNOW THROWE...
Page 3 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE; WARNING; DANGER
3 • If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and checkimmediately for the cause. Vibration is generally awarning of trouble. • Stop engine whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the collector/impellerhousing or discharge guide, and making anyrepai...
Page 5 - SECTION 4: CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
5 SECTION 4: 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.) A ATTACHING THE HANDLES (2)Hex Bolts (A) (710-3180) (4)Lock Washers (C...
Page 6 - SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; UNPACKING
6 SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine with gasoline, and check oil level as instructed inthe 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 theoperating position. U...
Page 7 - Grips
7 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 ATTACHING THE HANDLES (Hardware A) 1. Place right handle in position against the snowthrower so the flat side of the handle is againstthe frame. Secure bottom hole in handle tosnow thrower using hex bolt (B) and lockwasher (C). There are weld nuts welded to thei...
Page 8 - There must not be any
8 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 ATTACHING THE HANDLE PANEL (Hardware C) Position the handle panel between handles. Insertcarriage bolts (E) and secure with lock washers (C)and hex nuts (D). See Figure 8. ATTACHING SPEED SELECTOR PLATE AND SHIFT LEVER (Hardware D) 1. Assemble the speed selector plate t...
Page 9 - Note
9 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY (Hardware F) 1. Place chute assembly over chute opening, withthe opening in the chute assembly facing thefront of the unit. Place chute flange keepersbeneath lip of chute assembly, with the flat sideof chute flange keeper facing downward. ...
Page 12 - SECTION 7: OPERATION; BEFORE STARTING; Observe all Warning; TO START ENGINE; The optional electric
12 SECTION 7: OPERATION BEFORE STARTING WARNING: Observe all Warning Labels on the snow thrower prior touse. See Figure 1. Your snow thrower is shipped with oil; however, you must check the oil level before operating. Be careful not to overfill. The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety.Attach...
Page 13 - Temperature of muffler
13 4. When engine starts, release starter button, andmove choke gradually to OFF. If engine falters,move choke immediately to FULL and thengradually to OFF. Recoil Starter: 1. Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (coldengine start). 2. If engine is warm, place choke in OFF positioninstead of FUL...
Page 14 - SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS; NEVER attempt to clean; CHUTE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT; AUGER CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT; If any adjustments are; DRIVE WHEELS
14 SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments whileengine is running. CHUTE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT The distance snow is thrown can be controlled byadjusting the angle of the top section of the chuteassembly. SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT The space between the shave plat...
Page 15 - SECTION 9: LUBRICATION; SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE; Disconnect the spark
15 SECTION 9: LUBRICATION WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against theengine before performing any repairsor maintenance. ENGINE Refer to engine manual for engine lubricationinstructions. WARNING: When following instruc- tions in separate engine manual fordraining oil, be sure to p...
Page 16 - BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT; Remove the spark plug; AUGER BELTS
16 • To remove skid shoes, remove the four carriage bolts, cupped washers and hex nutswhich attach them to the snow thrower.Reassemble new skid shoes with the fourcarriage bolts, cupped washers (cupped sidegoes against skid shoes) and hex nuts. • To remove shave plate, remove the carriage bolts, cup...
Page 17 - DRIVE BELT
17 DRIVE BELT 1. Follow steps 1 through 4 of previousinstructions. 2. Pull idler pulley up, and lift belt off engine pulleyand friction wheel disc. See Figure 26. 3. Using a 7/16" wrench, loosen the nut on thestop bolt until the support bracket rests on theauger pulley. See Figure 28. 4. Slip be...
Page 19 - SECTION 12: Trouble Shooting Guide; Trouble
19 SECTION 12: 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 ...
Page 23 - WHEEL ASSEMBLY
23 Model 611 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 618-0063 Bearing Ass’y. 1 25 736-0242 Washer, Bell 1 2 656-0012A Ass’y., Friction Wheel Disc 1 26 712-0324 Nut 1 3 684-0013B Rod Shift, Wheel Drive 1 27 736-0351 Flat Washer 1 4 684-0021 Brkt. Ass’y. Friction Wheel ...
Page 26 - NOTES
Page 28 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
28 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchasewithin the United States of America, its possessionsand territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at itsoption, repair or replace, for the original purchaser,free of charge, any part or parts found to bedefective in mate...