Yard Machines 611 - Manuals

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.) * The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear bol...

6 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine with 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 snowthrower are determined from behind the unit in theoperating posi...

7 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 cover tubemay be pre-assembled. Figure 3 • Place the clutch grips in position on the rod as shown in Figure 4. Thread hex nuts (D) onto each end of...

8 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 all hardware assembled to this point. Make sure that clutch grips are moving freely. Attaching...

9 Figure 11 • Thread one hex nut (D) onto the eyebolt on the chute directional control assembly 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. Secur...

11 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Be familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. Figure 16 Shift Lever The shift lever is located below the handle panel. See Figure 16. The shift lever may be moved into one of seven ...

12 SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Before Starting WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machineand 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 wi...

13 • 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 possi...

14 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 six self-tapping screws. For location of the frame cover, see Figure 18. Figure 18 • When the traction control is rel...

15 SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER Lubrication WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers andstop engine. Wait until all moving parts havecome to a complete stop. Disconnect sparkplug wire and ground it against the engine toprevent unintended starting...

16 SECTION 8: SERVICE WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers andstop engine. Wait until all moving parts havecome to a complete stop. Disconnect sparkplug wire and ground it against the engine toprevent unintended starting. Engine • Refer to the engine manua...

17 • 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 necessary to loosen the six nuts thatconnect the frame to the auger housing to aid in beltremoval. • Lift the rear auger belt from the auger pulley,...

19 SECTION 10: 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 ...

20 SECTION 11: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 611 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Ref. No. 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-Wo...

21 Snow Thrower Model 611 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...

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTDPRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandisepurchased and used in the United States, its possessionsand territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material andworkmanship for a period of t...