MTD E600E - Manual

5 SECTION 4: LOOSE PARTS & HARDWARE PACK IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine with gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the sep-arate engine manual packed with your unit. UNPACKING 1. Remove staples or break glue on the top flaps ofthe carton. Remove any loose parts included withu...

6 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.) NOTE: The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear bolts and hex lo...

7 SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY NOTE: All references to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in theoperating position. ATTACHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY(Hardware A) 1. Place right handle in position against the snowthrower so the flat side of the handle is againstthe snow thr...

8 ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY(Hardware C) Place chute assembly over chute opening, with the opening in the chute assembly facing the front of theunit. Place chute flange keepers beneath lip of chuteassembly, with the flat side down. Secure with hexbolts and hex lock nuts. Tighten with two adjustabl...

9 3. Start threading the ferrule onto the other end ofthe shift rod. Push down on the shift rod (and shiftarm assembly) as far as it will go. 4. Thread the ferrule onto the shift rod until the fer-rule lines up with the upper hole in the shift lever(beneath the handle panel). Insert the ferrule into...

10 Figure 13 It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easilypicked up and thrown by the auger causing an injuryor damage to the snow thrower. TIRE PRESSURE (Pneumatic Tires) The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check tire pressure and re...

11 CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL The chute directional control is located on left handside of the snow thrower. See Figure 14.To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turnchute directional control as follows: 1. Crank clockwise to discharge to the left. 2. Crank counterclockwise to discharge to ...

12 10. Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly whilekeeping a firm hold on the starter handle. 11. Repeat step 10 until engine starts. 12. As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, rotate choke knob slowly to OFF posi-tion. If engine falters, r...

13 2. Squeeze the auger control and the augers willturn. Release it and the augers will stop. 3. Squeeze the traction control and the snowthrower will move. Release it and drive motionwill stop. 4. NEVER move shift lever without releasing trac-tion control. TO ENGAGE AUGERS To engage the augers and ...

14 TRACTION CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Refer to the FINAL ADJUSTMENT section of theAssembly Instructions to adjust the traction control. Ifyou are uncertain that you have reached the correctadjustment, the adjustment can be physicallychecked as follows.With the snow thrower tipped forward (be certain todrai...

15 AUGER SHAFT At least once a season, remove shear bolts on augershaft. Oil or spray lubricant inside shaft. Also lubri-cate the auger bearings at least once a season. SeeFigure 23. Figure 23 GEAR SHAFT Lubricate the gear shaft with a good all-weathermulti-purpose light grease at least once a seaso...

16 AUGER BELTS NOTE: It is necessary to remove both belts in order to change either one. If changing just one belt, be cer-tain to check the condition of the other belt (model600/610E has only one auger belt) . 1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of theengine by removing the two self-tappi...

17 Figure 27 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, orpl...

18 SECTION 11: 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 ...

19 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 618-0123 RH Reducer Housing 2 618-0124 LH Reducer Housing 3 710-0642 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x .75 4 711-0908 Spiral Axle 24" 711-0909 Spiral Axle 26" 711-0910 Spiral Axle 28" 5 714-0161 Key 6 715-0143 Pin-Spiral 7 717-0528 Worm Gear, 20T 8 717-0526 Worm Shaft...

20 Blower Housing Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 13 16 10 9 18 19 20 21 22 23 13 25 23 22 26 18 27 28 13 30 30 31 32 31 32 33 16 18 35 36 37 38 39 41 40 42 43 40 39 44 45 34

22 Handle Assembly Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0F 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 9 10 3 11 13 12 14 3 15 16 17 18 19 20 18 19 20 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 20 36 37 38 40 39 41 35 20 43 44 45 27 26 46 47 47 48 49 50 26 51 52 53 54 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 17 42

24 Frame Assembly Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0F 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 BlowerHousing 36 20 20 37 3...

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...