Yard Machines 611 Snow Blower User Manual
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1. by MTD YARD MACHINES 7 Operator s Manual Snow Thrower Model 611 IMPORTANT Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment Warning This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department P O Box 368022 Cleveland Ohio 44136 9722 MTD PRODUCTS INC P O BOX 368022 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 9722 PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 770 10001B ECO No 1222 6 2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation PracticeSs i 3 Haraware Pack 0 uragani 5 Assembling Your Snow Thrower i 6 Know Your Snow Thrower i 11 Operating Your Snow ThroWer i 12 Makinig Adjustments Giiiasaliiala iaia aaa ioni iaia 13 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower i 15 SOM tia 16 Off Season St2. Attach the left handle in the same manner Do not tighten now e Place saddle washer I over upper holes on handles as shown in Figure 2 Secure to the frame with lock washers C and hex bolts A Do not tighten now Attaching Clutch Grips Use Hardware Group B e Slide the pivot rod into the cover tube as shown in Figure 3 NOTE n some models the pivot rod and cover tube may be pre assembled Pivot Rod Cover Tube Figure 3 e Place the clutch grips in position on the rod as shown in Figure 4 Thread hex nuts D onto each end of the rod Tighten nuts allowing the clutch grips to move freely on the pivot rod See Figure 4 Clutch I Grips Li Pivot Rod with Cover Hex Nuts D Figure 4 e Insert clutch grip and rod assembly into handle tabs Clutch grips must sit on top of the handles Thread hex nuts D on each end to hold into position Do not tighten See Figure 5 Clutch Grip and Rod Assembly Hex Nut D Figure 5 Attaching Handle Panel Use Hardware C e Position the handle panel between handles Insert two carriage bolts E on each side and secure with lock washers C and hex nuts D See Figure 6 Washer C Self Tapping X X Self Tapping Screws F Figure 6 Attaching Speed Selector Plate Use Hardware D e Assemble the speed selector plate to the outside of the handles as shown in Figure 6 Secure using two self tapping screws F on ea
3. 8 705 5233 Clutch Lever Assembly LH 30 736 0119 Lock Washer 5 16 9 712 3027 Lock Hex Nut 1 4 20 31 1710 3180 Hex Cap Screw 5 16 18 x 1 75 10 710 0262 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 50 32 710 3008 Hex Cap Screw 5 16 18 x 75 11 746 0778 Z Cable 33 731 0921 Upper Chute 12 684 0047A Handle LH 34 736 0159 Washer 5 16 13 705 5232 Panel 35 720 0284 Knob 14 684 0048A Handle RH 36 712 0429 Hex Lock Nut 5 16 18 15 705 5231 Speed Select Panel 37 710 0451 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 75 16 710 0599 Hex Washer Screw 1 4 20 x 50 38 710 0276 Carriage Screw 5 16 18 x 1 0 17 720 0223 Grip 39 731 1300A Lower Chute 18 747 0904 Shift Lever 40 731 0851A Flange Keeper 19 710 3015 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20 x 75 41 710 3015 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20 x 75 20 712 3027 Hex Lock Nut 1 4 20 42 714 0104 Cotter Pin 21 732 0733 Shift Lever Spring 43 736 0185 Flat Washer 3 8 22 710 0788 Hex Washer Screw 1 4 20 x 1 0 25 Snow Thrower Model 611 wee Blower Housing 26 Snow Thrower Model 611 Ref No Part No Description Ref No Part No Description 1 710 0599 Self Tapp Screw 1 4 20 x 0 5 22 717 1445 Gear 2 784 5688 Drive Cable Guide Bracket 23 714 0126 Key 3 784 5687A Auger Clutch Cable Bracket 24 717 1444 7 Tooth Shaft 4 756 0625 Roller Cable 25 715 0249 Roll Pin 5 738 0924 Hex Screw 1 4 28 26 714 0143 Klik Pin 6 784 5630A Frame Assembly 27 684 0042C Friction Wheel Assembly 7 7
4. O A y PS O y PR O pi y C ann 4 Self Tapping Screws F 710 0599 tm OO 2 Hex WING Bolts G 710 3015 2 Hex Lock Nuts H 712 3027 DI as MMM 4 enor Bol Q S Q 710 0262 Y Nf NE N g OQ0O Re BK P 7 6 DY Washers C 4 Hex Nuts D 736 0119 712 3010 00 2 Hex Nuts J 712 0121 746 0778 E 2 z Fitting R G 2 Hex Nuts D 712 3010 fer I HS a y pa Hairpin Clip T 714 0104 Cupped Washer N 736 0242 QQ ms 2 Flat Washers S 736 0185 6 Hex Lock Nuts M 712 3027 3 Chute Flange Keepers Not Shown 731 0851 6 Hex Bolts K 710 3015 2 Shear Bolts 710 0890A H 2 Hex Lock Nuts 712 0429 N FS momo Y NA The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts If you hit a hard foreign object or an ice jam the snow thrower is designed so that the bolts may shear Two replacement shear bolts and nuts are provided for your convenience Store in a safe place until needed 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 snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating positio
5. ROTATING PARTS CAN AMPUTATE FINGERS Maintenance And Storage 1 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly 2 Disengage all clutch levers and stop engine Wait until the auger impeller come to a complete stop Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before cleaning repairing or inspecting 3 Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition Also visually inspect machine for any damage 4 Donotchange the engine governor setting or over speed the engine The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine 5 Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to wear and damage For your safety protection frequently check all components and replace with original equipment manufacturer s O E M parts only Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 6 Check clutch controls periodically to verify they engage and disengage properly and adjust if necessary Refer to the adjustment section in this operator s manual for instructions 7 Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary 8 Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas oil etc to protect the environment 9 Prior to storing run machine a few minutes to clear snow from mac
6. WARNING Never store the machine or fuel container indoors where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as on a water heater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliances Remove the friction wheel rubber from between the friction wheel plate e Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the friction wheel assembly tightening the six screws in rotation and with equal force See Figure 30 e Slide friction wheel assembly back onto the gear shaft Be sure to align the pin on the shift rod with hole in the friction wheel assembly See Figure 27 e Reassemble gear shaft and the wheels Reattach the frame cover Flip snow thrower back to its operating position and remove any plastic from under the machine or around the gas cap if you had put it earlier NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach carburetor Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and equipment Remove spark plug and pour one ounce of engine oil through spark plug hole into cylinder Cover spark plug hole with rag Crank engine several times to distribute oil Replace spark plug Follow lubrication recommendations on page 15 NOTE When stor
7. cover see Figure 18 Frame Cover AER o Figure 18 When the traction control is released there must be clearance between the friction wheel and the drive plate in all positions of the shift lever When the traction control is engaged the friction wheel must contact the drive plate See Figure 19 Figure 19 If any one of these are not occuring adjustment is necessary Follow the steps below to adjust the traction control e Loosen the lock nut on the traction control cable and thread the cable in or out as necessary Tighten the lock nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached Reassemble the frame cover NOTE f you placed plastic under the gas cap earlier remove it now Auger Control e To adjust the auger clutch refer to Final Assembly and Adjustments on page 9 Carburetor WARNING If any adjustments need to be A made to the engine while the engine is running e g carburetor keep clear of all moving parts Be careful of muffler engine and other surrounding heated surfaces Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude and load e Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit for carburetor adjustment information Drive Wheels The wheels may be adjusted for two different methods of operation Follow the steps below for adjustment See Figure 20 Klick Pin in Hub ole and Inner Axle Hole Ou
8. is routed over the axle WARNING Do not over tighten the clutch cables Tension on either cable in the disengaged up position may override the safety features of the machine Attaching Chute Assembly Use Hardware Group F e Place chute assembly over chute opening with the opening in the chute assembly facing the front of the unit Place chute flange keepers beneath lip of chute assembly with the flat side of chute flange keeper facing downward See Figure 9 Hex Lock Nut M Chute Flange Keeper Figure 9 Insert hex bolt K up through chute flange keeper and chute assembly as shown in Figure 9 Secure with hex lock nut M After assembling all three chute flange keepers tighten all nuts and bolts securely Do not over tighten NOTE Lock nuts cannot be threaded onto a bolt by hand Tighten with two 7 16 or adjustable wrenches Attaching Chute Directional Control Use Hardware Group G e Loosen the two hex nuts which secure the lower chute directional control support bracket see Figure 10 to the snow thrower housing Hex Bolts K Hex Lock Nuts M Lower Chute Directional Control gt Bracket Hex Nuts Figure 10 e Place one flat washer T over the end of the chute directional control then insert the end of the chute directional control into the hole in the plastic bushing on the chute bracket See Figure 11 Place second flat washer T on chute directional control and secure
9. units with electric start engines Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces Disengage all clutch levers before starting the engine 7 Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running except where specifically recommended in the operator s manual Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite Wash your skin and change clothes immediately a Use only an approved gasoline container b Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition c Never fuel machine indoors d Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running e Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling f Never over fill fuel tank Fill tank to no more than Ye inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion g Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely h If gasoline is spilled wipe it off the engine and equipment Move machine to another area Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine i Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame spark or pilot light e g furnace water heater space heater clothes dryer etc j
10. with hairpin clip S Flat Chute Directional Control Hairpin Clip S Chute Directional Control Bracket 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 e Place the eyebolt into the hole located half way up the left handle See Figure 12 Secure with cupped washer N and hex nut D making sure that the cupped side of the washer is against the handle EN Qe lt P Chute Directional Control Figure 12 e Adjust the chute directional control bracket so that the spiral on the chute directional control fully engages the teeth on the chute assembly See Figure 14 Tighten all hardware Spiral should engage teeth of chute here Figure 13 e Check to make sure all nuts and bolts on the control panel and all four bolts which secure the handles to the frame are tight Final Assembly amp Adjustments Auger Control e To check the adjustment of the auger control push forward on the left hand clutch grip depress the rubber bumper There should be slack in the cable Release the clutch grip The cable should be straight Make certain you can depress the auger control grip against the left handle completely e f necessary loosen the hex lock nut and thread the cable in for less slack or out for more slack as necessary Refer to Fig
11. 0065 Impeller Assembly 12 741 0309 Ball Bearing 36 715 0114 Pin 13 710 0451 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 37 618 0152 22 Gear Assembly 14 705 5226 Reinforcement Chute 618 0120 24 Gear Assembly 15 684 0052B 22 Housing Assembly 38 605 5252A Spiral 22 RH 684 0039C 24 Housing Assembly 605 5188A Spiral 24 RH 16 712 3010 Hex Nut 5 16 18 39 736 0188 Flat Washer 17 736 0119 Lock Washer 5 16 40 741 0493A Flange Bushing 18 736 0242 Bell Washer 41 605 5253A Spiral 22 LH 19 1741 0475 Bushing 605 5189A Spiral 24 LH 20 784 5647 Chute Directional Control Bracket 42 710 0890A Shear Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 5 21 731 1379B Chute Adapter 43 712 0429 Lock Nut 5 16 18 22 712 0324 Hex Lock Nut 1 4 20 44 741 0245 Hex Flange Bearing 23 736 0463 Flat Washer 45 784 5618 Bearing Housing 24 1710 0451 Carriage Bolt 46 737 0318 Grease Fitting 25 710 0703 Carriage Screw 1 4 20 x 75 23 Snow Thrower Model 611 24 Snow Thrower Model 611 Ref Part Ref Part No No Description No No Description 1 705 5234 Clutch Lever Assembly RH 23 736 0242 Bell Washer 2 720 0204 Grip 24 726 0100 Push Cap 3 731 1500 Pivot Rod Cover 25 720 0201A Chute Knob 4 747 0905 Pivot Rod 27 747 0697 Eyebolt 5 712 3010 Hex Nut 5 16 18 735 0234 Grommet only 6 736 0119 Lock Washer 5 16 28 705 5204A Chute Directional Control Assembly 7 735 0199A Rubber Bumper 29 784 5599 Handle Tab
12. 22 Shear Bolts Bearings Figure 22 Gear Shaft e Lubricate the gear shaft with a good all weather multi purpose light grease at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation IMPORTANT Keep all grease and oil off the friction wheel and drive plate Drive and Shifting Mechanism e Remove rear cover Oil any chains sprockets gears bearings shafts and shifting mechanism at least once a season Use engine oil or a spray lubricant Avoid getting oil on rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate See Figure 23 ASA Lube Shift ube chain Lever Al y he ae FS di a A BS a Ml ge a A R LH BE al p To S Z 2 4 6 De r i 4 Avoid oil on all friction wheel Lube ala and drive plate Gear Shaft 04 Figure 23 Gear Case e The worm gear case has been filled with grease at the factory If disassembled for any reason lubricate with 2 ounces of shell grease part number 737 0168 IMPORTANT Do not overfill the gear case Damage to the seals could result Be sure the vent plug is free of grease in order to relieve pressure Fri
13. 41 0563 Ball Bearing 28 656 0012A Friction Disc Wheel 8 736 0105 Bell Washer 29 684 0013B Wheel Shift Rod Assembly 9 712 0116 Lock Jam Nut 30 746 0897 Drive Cable 10 741 0598 Hex Flange Bearing 31 748 0190 Spacer 11 736 0188 Flat Washer 32 684 0021 Friction Wheel Bracket Assembly 12 784 5689A Front Support Guide Bracket 33 732 0264 Extension Spring 13 710 0538 Lock Hex Screw 34 712 0711 Jam Nut 3 8 24 14 736 0242 Bell Washer 340 ID x 872 OD 35 746 0898 Drive Cable 15 714 0474 Cotter Pin 36 738 0869 22 2 Axle used w 13 x 4 tire 16 736 0160 Flat Washer 536 ID x 930 OD 738 0991 21 4 Axle used w 13 x 5 tire 17 710 1107 Hex Washer Screw 1 4 20 x 625 37 784 5617A Friction Plate 18 784 5590 Frame Shift Bracket 38 735 0243 Friction Wheel Rubber 19 784 5638 Frame Cover 39 718 0301A Friction Wheel Hub 20 710 0599 Hex Washer Screw 1 4 20 40 618 0063 Friction Wheel Bearing 21 736 0351 Flat Washer 760 ID x 50 OD 41 712 0703 Nut Insert 27 MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR YARD MACHINES 7 The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC MTD with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States its possessions and territories MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two 2 years commencing on the date of original purchase and will at its option repair or replace free of charge any part fo
14. 6 24 x 75 18 736 0505 Flat Washer 5 710 3005 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 1 25 19 736 0507 Washer 6 05896A Drive Clutch Bracket 20 754 0430A Belt 7 748 0234 Shoulder Spacer 21 756 0967 Auger Pulley 8 756 0985 Pulley Half 22 736 0247 Flat Washer 9 754 0343 V Belt 23 736 0331 Bell Washer 10 756 0984 Pulley Half 24 710 0696 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 24 11 736 0270 Bell Washer 25 748 0360 Pulley 12 710 0230 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 28 x 50 26 710 0654A Hex Washer Screw 3 8 16 x 1 0 13 756 0313 Flat Idler 27 629 0071 Extension Cord 14 710 1245 Lock Cap Screw 5 16 24 OEM 390 986 Electric Start Kit 21 Snow Thrower Model 611 10 Hook must be away a from back of housing 22 Snow Thrower Model 611 Ref Part Ref Part No No Description No No Description 1 712 0116 LockJam Nut 3 8 24 26 710 0604 Hex Washer Screw 5 16 18 2 756 0178 Flat Idler 27 736 0169 Lock Washer 3 8 3 784 5632A Auger Idler Arm 28 712 0798 Hex Nut 3 8 16 4 710 0459A Hex Cap Screw 3 8 24 x 1 50 29 710 0451 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 75 5 738 0281 Shoulder Screw 30 784 5580 Snow Shoe 6 736 0167 Wave Washer 31 736 0242 Bell Washer 7 732 0611 Extension Spring 32 712 3010 Hex Nut 5 16 18 8 712 3068 Hex Nut 5 16 18 33 784 5576 22 Shave Plate 9 712 3010 Hex Nut 5 16 18 784 5581A 24 Shave Plate 10 736 0119 Lock Washer 5 16 34 710 0451 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 62 11 05931A Housing 35 684
15. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing Operation 1 Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts in the auger impeller housing or discharge chute Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet The auger impeller clutch lever is a safety device Never bypass its operation Doing so makes the machine unsafe and may cause personal injury The clutch levers must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released Never operate with a missing or damaged discharge 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 chute Keep all safety devices in place and working Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic Exercise caution when changing direction and while operating on slopes Plan your snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge towards windows walls cars etc To avoid property damage or personal injury caused by a ricochet Never direct discharge at children bystanders and pets or allow anyone in front of the machine Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast o
16. Electric Starter If equipped T WARNING The optional electric starter is equipped with a grounded three wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current It must be used with a properly grounded three prong receptacle at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock Follow all instructions carefully prior to operating the electric starter Determine that your house wiring is a three wire grounded system Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain If your house wiring system is not a three wire grounded system do not use this electric starter under any conditions If your home electrical system is grounded but a three hole receptacle is not available one should be installed by a licensed electrician before using the electric starter If you have a grounded three prong receptacle proceed as follows e Rotate choke knob to OFF position e Connect power cord to switch box on engine Plug the other end of power cord into a three prong 120 volt grounded AC receptacle Push starter button to crank engine As you crank the engine move choke knob to FULL choke position When engine starts release starter button and move choke gradually to OFF If engine falters move choke immediately to FULL and then gradually to OFF When disconnecting the power cord always unplug from the three prong receptacle first and then from the snow thrower Recoil Starter e Rot
17. ate choke knob to FULL choke position cold engine start e If engine is warm place choke in OFF position instead of FULL e Push primer button two or three times for cold engine start e If engine is warm push primer button only once NOTE Always cover vent hole in primer button when pushing Additional priming may be necessary for first start if temperature is below 15 degrees Fahrenheit e Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until it pulls slightly harder Let rope rewind slowly Pull starter handle rapidly Do not allow handle to snap back Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle 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 e Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine e To help prevent possible freeze up of starter proceed as follows Electric Starter If equipped e Connect power cord to switch box on engine then to 120 volt AC receptacle With the engine running push starter button and spin the starter for several seconds The unusual sound made by spinning the starter will not harm engine or starter Disconnect the power cord from receptacle first and then from switch box Recoil Starter e With engine running pull starter rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke three or four t
18. ch side Attaching Shift Lever e Insert the shift lever through slot in the speed selector plate See Figure 7 NOTE The bend in the lever should be towards the operator Figure 7 e Secure shift lever to the shift lever spring using two hex bolts G and hex lock nuts H Tighten both 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 e Tighten all hardware assembled to this point Make sure that clutch grips are moving freely Attaching Control Cables Use Hardware E e Thread hex nuts J onto the Z fittings R Insert Z fitting into hole in clutch grips See Figure 8 Route the left cable between engine and speed selector plate and then between handle panel and clutch lever pivot rod before threading onto the left Z fitting e Assemble the right cable in the same manner e Both cables should have minimal slack but not tight Tighten or loosen hex nuts on the Z fitting to adjust Z Fitting R Clutch Grip Figure 8 IMPORTANT If the right hand lock out cable is not adjusted correctly wheels will tend to turn If the left hand lock out cable is not adjusted correctly the augers will keep on rotating IMPORTANT Please note that the drive clutch cable on units with 16 wheels is routed under the axle In other units the cable
19. ction Wheel The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be checked after 25 hours of operation and periodically thereafter Replace the friction wheel rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found following instructions on page 17 Tire Pressure e Follow instructions on page 10 SECTION 8 SERVICE A WARNING Before servicing repairing or inspecting disengage all clutch levers and stop engine Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting Engine e Refer to the engine manual for all engine maintenance procedures Augers The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts See Figure 22 If you hit a hard foreign object or ice jam the snow thrower is designed so that the bolts may shear e If the augers will not turn check to see if the bolts have sheared Replacement shear bolts and hex lock nuts have been provided with the snow thrower When replacing bolts spray an oil lubricant into shaft before inserting new bolts Shave Plate and Skid Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear They should be checked periodically and replaced when necessary To remove skid shoes remove the four carriage bolts cupped washers and hex nuts which attach them to the snow thrower Reassemble new skid shoes with the fou
20. d into one of seven positions Run engine with throttle in the fast position Use the shift lever to determine ground speed There are five forward and two reverse speeds on this snow thrower Among the forward speeds position one 1 is the slowest and position five 5 is the fastest Among reverse speeds R2 is the faster Auger Control The auger control is located on the left handle Squeeze the auger control grip to engage the augers Release to stop the augers See Figure 16 Traction Control The traction control is located on the right handle Squeeze the traction control grip to engage the wheel drive Release to stop See Figure 16 Throttle Control The throttle control is located on the engine It regulates the speed of the engine See Figure 16 Chute Directional Control The chute directional control is located on left side of the snow thrower See Figure 16 To change the direction in which snow is thrown turn chute directional control as follows e Crank clockwise to discharge to the left e Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right Safety Ignition Key The ignition key must be inserted in the switch before the unit will start Remove the ignition key when snow thrower is notin use Do not turn ignition key See Figure 16 Fuel Cut off Valve If equipped The fuel cut off valve if equipped located under the fuel tank controls fuel flow from tank SECTION 5 OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Before Starti
21. e Figure 15 Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared is uneven See Figure 15 4 Low Position ___ High Position v Skid Shoe Hex Nuts Carriage Bolts Figure 15 Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts and carriage bolts as shown in Figure 15 Move skid shoes to desired position Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes Retighten nuts and bolts securely Tire Pressure Pneumatic Tires The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes e Check tire pressure Maintain pressure between 15 to 20 psi Refer to tire sidewalls for recommended tire pressure NOTE f the tire pressure is not equal in both tires the unit may pull to one side or the other WARNING Maximum tire pressure under A any circumstance is 30 psi Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times Excessive pressure over 30 psi when seating beads may cause tire rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury 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 Oil Fill Discharge Chute Traction Control Auger Control Chute Directional Control Handle Figure 16 Shift Lever The shift lever is located below the handle panel See Figure 16 The shift lever may be move
22. engage the augers and start throwing snow squeeze the auger control grip against the left handle Release to stop the augers Tire Chains If equipped Tire chains should be used whenever extra traction is needed Operating Tips Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes as the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature WARNING Muffler engine and surrounding areas become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch e For most efficient snow removal remove snow immediately after it falls Discharge snow downwind whenever possible Slightly overlap each previous swath Set the skid shoes 1 4 below the scraper bar for normal usage The skid shoes may be adjusted upward for hard packed snow Adjust downward when using on gravel or crushed rock e Becertain to follow the precautions listed under To Stop Engine to prevent possible freeze up e Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use Skid Shoe The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted Refer to the Final Assembly and Adjustments section on page 10 Traction Control Drain gasoline and engine oil from the snow thrower Place plastic film under the gas cap if the 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
23. engine manual Engine overheats Carburetor not adjusted Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit or have properly carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer Incorrect fuel mixture Drain fuel tank Refill with proper fuel mixture Excessive vibration Loose parts or damaged auger Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Tighten all bolts and nuts Make all necessary repairs If vibration continues have unit serviced by an authorized service dealer Unit fails to propel itself Incorrect adjustment of drive cable Drive belt loose or damaged Adjust drive cable Refer to page 10 of this manual Replace drive belt Refer to page 17 of this manual Unit fails to discharge snow Discharge chute clogged Foreign object lodged in auger Incorrect adjustment of drive cable Drive belt loose or damaged Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Clean discharge chute and inside of auger housing Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Remove object from auger Adjust drive cable Refer to page 10 of this manual Replace drive belt Refer to page 17 of this manual NOTE For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above contact your local authorized service dealer 19 SECTION 11 PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 611 12 9 gt o S TA 17 eae Re
24. f Part No 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 Worm 7 717 0528 Gear Worm 8 718 0186 Collar Thrust 9 721 0325 Plug 10 721 0327 Seal Oil 11 736 0351 Washer Flat 12 736 0369 Washer Flat 13 736 0445 Washer Flat 14 737 0168 Grease 15 741 0662 Bearing Flange 16 741 0663 Bearing Flange 17 618 0152 Ass y Complete 22 618 0120 Ass y Complete 24 Wheel Assembly Size Ref No 1 Ref No 2 Ref No 3 Ref No 4 Ref No 5 Ref No 6 Wheel Ass y Tire Only Air Valve Rim Only Sleeve Klik Pin Complete Bearing 2 13x4 634 0114 734 1732 734 0255 734 1713 741 0401 714 0143 13 x 5 w 22 Housing 634 0166 734 1527 734 0255 684 0129 741 0401 714 0143 13 x 5 w 24 Housing 734 1714 734 1527 734 0255 734 1713 741 0401 714 0143 20 Snow Thrower Model 611 IMPORTANT For a proper working machine use Factory Approved Parts V BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely A substitute non OEM V Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely Ref Part Ref Part No No Description No No Description 1 710 1652 Hex Washer Screw 1 4 20 x 625 15 712 0181 Lock Jam Nut 3 8 16 2 731 1324 Belt Cover 16 756 0569 Pulley Half 3 732 0339 Extension Spring 17 736 0242 Bell Washer 4 710 0627 Hex Screw 5 1
25. f a rate Never operate this machine without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles Walk never run Disengage power to the auger impeller when transporting or not in use Never operate machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces Look down and behind and use care when in reverse Ifthe machine should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine disconnect the spark plug and ground it against the engine Inspect thoroughly for damage Repair any damage before starting and operating Disengage all clutch levers and stop engine before you leave the operating position behind the handles Wait until the auger impeller comes to a complete stop before unclogging the discharge chute making any adjustments or inspections Never put your hand in the discharge or collector openings Always use a clearing tool to unclog the discharge opening Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer e g wheel weights tire chains cabs etc If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Contact your dealer or telephone 1 800 800 7310 for assistance and the name of your nearest servicing dealer cc LIS 5 2 lt a lt HANDLES UNTIL ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE STOPPED BEFORE UNCLOGGING ODO MOT UNCLOG DISCHARGE CHUTE WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING OSHUT OFF ENGINE AND REMAIN BEHIND o NEVER PUT HAND IN CHUTE CONTACT WITH
26. f tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower Remove the klick pins which secure the wheels and remove the wheels from the axle e Using a wrench to hold the shaft loosen but do not completely remove the hex nut and bell washer on the left end of gear shaft See Figure 29 Lightly tap the hex nut to dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of the frame Remove the hex nut and bell washer from the left end of the shaft Figure 29 Slide the gear shaft to the right then slide the friction wheel assembly from the shaft Remove the six screws from the friction wheel assembly three from each side See Figure 30 Screws IN Friction Wheel Rubber Friction Wheel 7 Plates Figure 30 SECTION 9 OFF SEASON STORAGE A If unit is to be stored over 30 days prepare for storage as follows Remove gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops due to lack of fuel Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain located below the carburetor cover WARNING Drain fuel into an approved A container outdoors away from open flame Allow engine to cool Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel Fuel left in engine for extended period deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems
27. hine and prevent freeze up of auger impeller 10 Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as a water heater furnace clothes dryer etc 11 Always refer to the operator s manual for proper instructions on off season storage Your Responsibility Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine The safety labels are given below for your reference AVA SNIHLOTO ANY EFRON REE YADNV ONILVLOY WOU AUNFNI GIOAV A DANGER 1 KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING IMPELLER AND AUGER CONTACT WITH IMPELLER OR AUGER CAN AMPUTATE HANDS AND FEET 2 DISENGAGE CLUTCH LEVERS STOP ENGINE AND REMAIN BEHIND HANDLES UNTIL ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE STOPPED BEFORE UNCLOGGING OR SERVICING MACHINE 3 TO AVOID THROWN OBJECTS INJURIES NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE AT BYSTANDERS USE EXTRA CAUTION WHEN OPERATING ON GRAVEL SURFACES 4 READ OPERATOR S MANUAL 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 4 Lock Washers C 736 0119 QQ 2 Hex Bolts B 2 Saddle I 710 3008 784 5599 Wc A 2 Hex Bolts A 710 3180 4 Hex Nuts D 712 3010 BF NY a
28. imes Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound which is not harmful to engine or starter Tostop engine move throttle control to stop or off position Remove the ignition key Do not turn key Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended NOTE Do not lose ignition key Keep it in a safe place Engine will not start without the ignition key e Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor cover in the area of the control levers Also move control levers back and forth several times To Engage Drive With the engine running near top speed move shift lever into one of the five FORWARD positions or two REVERSE positions Select a speed SECTION 6 MAKING AD USTMENTS WARNING Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running except where specified in operator s manual Chute Assembly The distance snow is thrown can be controlled by adjusting the angle of the top section of the chute assembly appropriate for the snow conditions that exist Use the slower speeds until you are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower e Squeeze the auger control grip and the augers will turn Release it and the augers will stop e Squeeze traction control grip and the snow thrower will move Release it and drive motion will stop NEVER move shift lever without releasing drive clutch To Engage Augers To
29. ing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed care should be taken to rust proof the equipment Using a light oil or silicone coat the equipment especially any chains springs bearings and cables SECTION 10 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause s Corrective Action Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty or stale fuel Blocked fuel line Choke not in ON position Faulty spark plug Key not in switch on engine Spark plug wire disconnected Primer button not depressed Fuel shut off valve closed if so equipped Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline Fuel will not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used Clean fuel line Move switch to ON position Clean adjust gap or replace Insert key Connect spark plug wire Refer to the engine manual Open fuel shut off valve Engine runs erratic Unit running on CHOKE Blocked fuel line or stale fuel Water or dirt in fuel system Carburetor out of adjustment Move choke lever to OFF position Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline Fuel will not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel Refer to the engine manual Loss of power Spark plug wire loose Gas cap vent hole plugged Connect and tighten spark plug wire Remove ice and snow from cap Be certain vent hole is clear Exhaust port plugged Clean following the
30. itations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sales MTD shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damages including without limitation expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care ser vices for transportation or for related expenses or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limita tion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold Alteration of the safety features of the product shall void this War ranty You assume the risk and liability for loss damage or injury to you and your property and or to others and their property arising out of the use or misuse or inability to use the product This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser original lessee or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift How State Law Relates to this Warranty This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state
31. ked to enter the serial number in order to process your call For more details about your machine visit our web site at www mtdproducts com SECTION L IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES A A dh This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could endanger the personal safety and or property of yourself and others Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury When you see this symbol heed its warning WARNING Engine Exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm DANGER This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death Training 1 Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before attempting to assemble and operate Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts Be familiar with all controls and their proper operati
32. l e Lift the rear auger belt from the auger pulley and slip belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley See Figure 26 Repeat this step to remove the front auger belt Reassemble both auger drive belts by following instructions in reverse order Friction Wheel Suppor Bracket Gear Auger Shaft Bel _ Aug r ae 7 Stipport Bracket Pulley Spring Auger C Housing Spring Figure 27 Drive Belt e Follow first four steps of previous instructions e Pull idler pulley up and lift belt off engine pulley and friction wheel disc See Figure 26 Using a wrench loosen the nut on the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on the auger pulley See Figure 28 Friction e Slip belt between friction wheel and friction wheel disc See Figure 28 Remove and replace belt Reassemble in reverse order NOTE The support bracket must rest on the stop bolt after the new belt has been assembled See Figure 28 Friction Wheel Rubber Replace the friction wheel rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found Follow instructions below to replace the rubber WARNING Disconnect the spark plug wire A and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting Drain fuel into an approved container or place a piece of plastic film underneath the gas cap to prevent gasoline from leaking e Tipthe snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on housing See Figure 18 e Remove six sel
33. n Unpacking Remove staples or break glue on top flaps of the carton Remove any loose parts included with unit i e operators manual etc e Cut corners of the carton and lay ends down flat Remove packing material e Roll unit out of carton Check carton thoroughly for loose parts before discarding Loose pi In Carton Figure 1 Compare Figure 1 with the list below to identify loose parts in the carton D o h Description Q lt Handles Right and Left Pivot Rod Cover Tube Clutch Grips Right and Left Handle Panel Speed Selector Plate Shift Lever Chute Directional Control Assembly Chute Assembly TCTONMO0OONDID 2222 22 py N Hardware Pack Tools Required 1 Two adjustable wrenches Before Assembly WARNING Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting Attaching Handles Use Hardware Group A e Place right handle in position against the snow thrower so that the flat side of the handle is against the frame Align the bottom hole on the handle to the corresponding hole on the snow thrower housing Insert hex bolt B and lock washer C through these holes to secure the handle to the snow thrower housing See Figure 2 There are weld nuts welded to the inside ofthe frame for these bolts Do not tighten now Hex Bolt Lock Washer C Saddle DS Figure 2 Hex Bolt A oo Lock Washer C
34. ng WARNING Read understand and follow A all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating e Check the oil level in the engine before operating fill up if necessary Be careful not to overfill The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting Gas amp Oil Fill Up e Check oil level and add oil if necessary Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your snow thrower WARNING Use extreme care when A handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition To Start Engine Attach spark plug wire to spark plug Make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire inside the boot is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug See Figure 17 Metal Loop on Spark Plug Wire Rubber Boot Figure 17 Make certain the fuel cut off valve if your snow thrower is So equipped is in OPEN position Make certain the auger and drive clutch levers are in the disengaged released position e Move throttle control up to FAST position Insert ignition key into slot Make sure it snaps into place Do not turn key NOTE Engine will not start unless ignition key is inserted into ignition slot in carburetor cover
35. on Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury Plan your snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads bystanders and the like Keep bystanders helpers pets and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters the area Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating in reverse Preparation 1 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used Remove all door mats newspapers sleds boards wires and other foreign objects which could be tripped over or thrown by the auger impeller Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer garments Do not wear jewelry long scarves or other loose clothing which could become entangled in moving parts Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces Use a grounded three wire extension cord and receptacle for all
36. orage i 18 Troublesh otng nerenin an E E E A Ea 19 Pans ia e A i 20 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower It will help you assemble prepare and maintain the unit for best performance Please read and understand what it says Before you start assembling your new equipment please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by standing behind the unit in the operating position and looking down at the frame below engine A sample model plate is explained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below Model Number Serial Number Copy the model number here Copy the serial number here MTD MTD PRODUCTS INC CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit please call Customer Support Department Ey Call 1 330 220 4MTD 4683 or 1 800 800 7310 to reach a Customer Support representative Please have your unit s model number and serial number ready when you call See previous section to locate this information You will be as
37. r carriage bolts cupped washers cupped side goes against skid shoes and hex nuts See Figure 24 Skid Carriage Shoe Bolts Skid h Shave Plate ano9 Figure 24 e Toremove shave plate remove the carriage bolts cupped washers and hex nuts which attach it to the snow thrower housing See Figure 24 Reassemble new shave plate making sure heads of carriage bolts are to the inside of housing Tighten securely Belt Removal and Replacement A WARNING Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting Drain fuel into an approved container or place a piece of plastic film underneath the gas cap to prevent gasoline from leaking Auger Belts Remove plastic belt cover from front of the engine by removing the two self tapping screws See Figure 25 Self Tapping Screws Figure 25 Drain gasoline from the snow thrower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap Tip the unit up and forward so that it rests on auger housing Remove six self tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower e Roll auger belt off the engine pulley See Figure 26 Drive Auger Belt Pulley Idler Pulley Figure 26 Unhookthe idler spring from the hex bolt on the auger housing See Figure 27 Unhook the support bracket spring from the frame NOTE t may be necessary to loosen the six nuts that connect the frame to the auger housing to aid in belt remova
38. rvice Department of MTD PROD UCTS INC by calling 1 800 800 7310 or writing to RO Box 368022 Cleveland Ohio 44136 9722 This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a The engine or component parts thereof These items carry a separate manufacturer s warranty Please refer to the applicable manufacturers warranty on these items b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a sepa rate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such as brake adjustments clutch adjustments or deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States of America its possessions and territories except those sold through MTD s authorized channels of export distribu tion No implied warranty including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identified No other express warranty or guaranty whether written or oral except as mentioned above given by any person or entity including a dealer or retailer with respect to any product shall bind MTD During the period of the War ranty the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above Some states do not allow lim
39. tside Hole in Axle Figure 20 One Wheel Driving e On the right side of the unit place klick pin in the outside axle hole only Do not place pin through wheel hub This position gives power drive to the left wheel only making the unit easier to maneuver Both Wheels Driving e Rotate wheel assembly to align hole in the hub with the inner hole on the axle shaft Insert klick pin in the hole Outer axle shaft hole should be visible See Figure 20 SECTION 7 MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER Lubrication T WARNING Before lubricating repairing or inspecting disengage all clutch levers and stop engine Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting Engine e Refer to engine manual for lubrication instructions IMPORTANT When lubricating engine or draining oil avoid dripping oil onto transmission parts Wheels e Oil or spray lubricant into bearings at wheels at least once a season Pull klick pin remove wheels clean and coat axles with a multipurpose automotive grease See Figure 21 Oil bearings Klick Pin or spray lubricant Figure 21 Chute Directional Control The worm gear on the chute control should be lubricated with multipurpose automotive grease Auger Shaft Atleast once a season remove shear bolts on auger shaft Oil or spray lubricant inside shaft and lubricate the auger bearings See Figure
40. und to be defective in material or workmanship This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operators Manual furnished with the product and has not been subject to misuse abuse com mercial use neglect accident improper maintenance alteration vandalism theft fire water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster Damage resulting from the installation or use of any accessory or attachment not approved by MTD Products Inc for use with the product s covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damages Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to separate terms as follows All normal wear part or compo nent failures will be covered on the product for a period of 90 days regardless of cause After 90 days but within the two year period normal wear part failures will be covered ONLY IF caused by defects in material or workmanship of OTHER component parts Normal wear parts and compo nents include but are not limited to belts blades blade adapters grass bags rider deck wheels seats snow thrower skid shoes shave plates and tires Batteries are covered by a 90 day limited replacement warranty HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Warranty service is available WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER To locate the dealer in your area please check for a listing in the Yellow Pages or contact the Customer Se
41. ure 14 e Tighten the lock nut against the cable when correct adjustment is reached Z Fitting Figure 14 Traction Control amp Shift Lever e To check the adjustment of the traction control and shift lever move the shift lever all the way to the right to fifth 5 position With the traction control released push the snow thrower forward The unit should move forward freely Then engage the traction control grip The wheels should stop turning e Nowrelease the traction control grip and push the unit again Move the shift lever back to the fast reverse position then all the way forward again There should be no resistance in the shift lever and the wheels should keep turning e Ifyou feel resistance when moving the shift lever or the wheels stop when they should not loosen the jam nut on the traction control cable and unthread the cable one turn e If the wheels do not stop when you engage the traction control grip loosen the jam nut on the traction control cable and thread the cable in one turn e Recheck the adjustment and repeat as necessary Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached NOTE f you are not sure that you have adjusted correctly refer to the Adjustment section later in this manual Skid Shoes The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted a For close snow removal on a smooth surface raise skid shoes higher on the auger housing Se
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