MTD E660G - Manuals

6 SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine with gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in theseparate engine manual packed with your unit. NOTE: All references to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit inthe operating positio...

9 Figure 11 Figure 12 IMPORTANT : Attach the shift rod and clutch cables as follows. THEN CHECK THE ADJUSTMENTS ASINSTRUCTED, AND MAKE ANY FINAL ADJUST-MENTS NECESSARY BEFORE OPERATING YOURSNOW THROWER. Failure to follow the instructionsmay cause damage to the snow thrower. ATTACHING THE SHIFT ROD (...

10 Traction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever Adjustment To check the adjustment of the traction drive clutchand shift lever, move the shift lever all the wayforward to sixth (6) position. With the traction drivelever released, push the snow thrower forward. Theunit should move forward freely. Then engag...

11 TRACTION DRIVE/AUGER CLUTCH LOCK (See Figure 14) The traction drive clutch is located on the right handle.Squeeze the traction drive clutch to engage the wheeldrive. Release to stop. This same lever also locks the auger clutch so youcan turn the chute crank without interrupting the snowthrowing p...

12 Electric Starter: WARNING: The electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power cordand plug, and is designed to operate on120 volt AC household current. It must be properly grounded at all times toavoid the possibility of electric shockwhich may be injurious to the operator. Follow all instr...

13 5. Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetorcover in the area of the control levers. Also,move control levers back and forth severaltimes. TO ENGAGE DRIVE 1. With the engine running near top speed, moveshift lever into one of the five FORWARDpositions or two REVERSE positions. Select aspeed ...

14 SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT The space between the shave plate and the groundcan be adjusted. Refer to page 10 of the AssemblyInstructions. TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Refer to the Final Adjustment section of the Assem-bly Instructions to adjust the traction drive clutch. Ifyou are uncertain that yo...

15 WHEELS Oil or spray lubricant into bearings at wheels atleast once a season. Pull the klick pins and removewheels, clean and coat axles with a multipurposeautomotive grease. See Figure 23. Figure 23 . Figure 24 AUGER SHAFT Remove shear bolts on auger shaft. Oil or spraylubricant inside shaft. See...

16 BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and ground. AUGER BELTS NOTE: It is necessary to remove both belts in order to change either one. If changing just one belt,be certain to check the condition of the other belt(model 600/610E has only one auge...

17 Figure 28 CHANGING FRICTION WHEEL RUBBER The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear andshould be checked after 25 hours of operation, andperiodically thereafter. Replace the friction wheelrubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found. 1. Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or p...

18 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 ...

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 materia...