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2 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 your snow thrower. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your snow thrower for its first use, please locate the ...
Page 3 - SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; WARNING; The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known
3 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 OFYOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUALBEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR SNOW THROWE...
Page 4 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE; DANGER
4 • If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediatelyfor the cause. Vibration is generally a warning oftrouble. • 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 A ATTACHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY Lay out the hardware according to the illustration for identification purposes. Parts are illustrated approximatelyone-half size. Part numbers are shown in parentheses. (Hardware pack may contain extra items which are notused on ...
Page 6 - SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; UNPACKING
6 SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS This operator’s manual covers various models ofsnow throwers. The units illustrated may vary slightlyfrom your unit. Follow only those instructions whichpertain to your model snow thrower. IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine with gasoline, and check oil level...
Page 8 - ATTACHING SHIFT ROD; ATTACHING CLUTCH CABLES
8 Figure 9 ATTACHING SHIFT ROD (Hardware D) 1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speedposition. 2. Models 602, 642, 662: Rotate the shift armassembly counter clockwise, as far as it will go.Insert the shift rod through the shift armassembly. When installed the shift arm assemblyshould poi...
Page 9 - ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY
9 Figure 12 4. When correct adjustment is reached, tighten thehex nut against the cable to lock it in position. ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY (Hardware B) 1. Place chute assembly over chute opening, withthe opening in the chute assembly facing thefront of the unit. 2. Place chute flange keepers benea...
Page 10 - FINAL ADJUSTMENTS; Adjusting The Skid Shoes
10 6. Check to make sure all nuts and bolts on thecontrol panel and all four bolts which secure thehandles to the frame are tight. LAMP WIRING (If Equipped) Figure 17 1. Wrap the wire from the lamp down the righthandle until the wire can be plugged into thea lt er na t o r le ad wire under the fuel ...
Page 12 - SECTION 7: OPERATION; BEFORE STARTING; TO START ENGINE
12 SECTION 7: OPERATION BEFORE STARTING WARNING: Observe all Warning Labels on the snow thrower prior to use. SeeFigure 2. Your snow thrower is shipped with oil; however,you must check the oil level before operating. Becareful not to overfill. The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety.Attach s...
Page 14 - SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS; ADJUSTING CHUTE; ADJUSTING AUGER CLUTCH
14 • Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the scraper bar for normal usage. The skid shoes may beadjusted upward for hard-packed snow. Adjustdownward when using on gravel or crushedrock. • Be certain to follow the precautions listed under ‘‘To Stop Engine’’ in previous column toprevent possible freeze-...
Page 15 - SECTION 9: LUBRICATION
15 ADJUSTING SHIFT ROD 1. Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from theferrule and remove the ferrule from the shiftlever. Place the shift lever in the fastest forwardspeed position. Models 602, 642, 662: 2. Push up on the shift arm assembly as far as itwill go. Thread the ferrule up or down the ...
Page 16 - SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE
16 Figure 27 SPROCKET SHAFT Lubricate the sprocket shaft with a light oil at leastonce a season or after every 25 hours of operation. IMPORTANT: Keep all grease and oil off of the rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate. DRIVE AND SHIFTING MECHANISM At least once a season or after every 25 ho...
Page 17 - DRIVE BELT
17 Figure 29 NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the six hex nuts that fasten the frame to the auger housing toaid in belt removal. 5. Roll the front and rear auger belts off the enginepulley. See Figure 29. 6. Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on theauger housing. See Figure 30. 7. Back out...
Page 19 - SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
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 20 - Blower Housing
20 Blower Housing E602E, E642E, E642F, E662E, E662H, 614E, E644E, E664F AND E6A4E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 9 8 14 15 16 17 7 18 18 7 19 20 21 16 6 22 23 13 13 6 7 24 6 16 26 27 28 25 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 37 33 32 32 33 35 37 36 33 32 31 30 6 38
Page 22 - Handle Assembly
22 Handle Assembly E602E, E642E, E642F, E662E, E662H, 614E, E644E, E664F AND E6A4E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 15 6 7 16 16 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 24 53 23 34 35 23 36 38 22 39 40 41 39 42 43 44 45 46 17 47 29 48 49 50 51 52 14 13 7 37 10 12 24
Page 24 - Frame Assembly
24 Frame Assembly E602E, E642E, E642F, E662E, E662H, 614E, E644E, E664F AND E6A4E 1 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 16” Wheels 13” or 15” Wheels 4 7 7 8 9 10 10 11 11 12 1 5 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 26 28 29 26 1 1 30 31 32 33 34 8 35 Drive ClutchCable Auger ClutchCable Auger ClutchCable BlowerHo...
Page 28 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTDPRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchan-dise purchased and used in the United States, its posses-sions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material andworkmanship for a period ...