MTD 611 - Manual

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...