Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 611 MTD
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770-8751A IMPOR T ANT : READ SAFETY R ULES AND INSTR UCTIONS CAREFULL Y MTD PR ODUCTS INC. P .O . BO X 368022 CLEVELAND , OHIO 44136-9722 Sno w Thro wer Model 611 Warning: This unit is equipped with a.
2 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: 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 YOUR SNOW THROWER.
3 • If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. • Stop engine whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the collector/impeller housing or discharge guide, and making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
4 SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operators Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your snow thrower.
5 SECTION 4: CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK La y out the hardware according to the illustration f or identification pur poses. Part numbers are shown in parentheses.
6 SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 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 position.
7 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 A TT ACHING THE HANDLES (Hardware A) 1. Place right handle in position against the snow thrower so the flat side of the handle is against the frame. Secure bottom hole in handle to snow thrower using hex bolt (B) and lock washer (C).
8 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 A TT A CHING THE HANDLE P ANEL (Hardware C) Position the handle panel between handles. Insert carriage bolts (E) and secure with lock washers (C) and hex nuts (D). See Figure 8. A TT A CHING SPEED SELECT OR PLA TE AND SHIFT LEVER (Hardware D) 1.
9 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 A TT A CHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBL Y (Hard ware F) 1. 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.
10 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 FINAL ASSEMBL Y AND ADJUSTMENTS A ug er Drive Clutch To check the adjustment of the auger drive clutch, push forward on the left hand clutch grip (depress the rubber bumper). There should be slack in the cable. Release the clutch grip.
11 TIRE PRESSURE (Pneumatic Tires) The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes. Check tire pressure and reduce to 15 to 20 psi. Refer to tire sidewalls for recommended tire pressure. NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may pull to one side or the other.
12 SECTION 7: OPERATION BEFORE ST ARTING WARNING: Observe all Warning Labels on the snow thrower prior to use. 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.
13 4. 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. Recoil Starter: 1. Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold engine start). 2. If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position instead of FULL.
14 SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments while engine is running. CHUTE ASSEMBL Y ADJUSTMENT The distance snow is thrown can be controlled by adjusting the angle of the top section of the chute assembly. SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted.
15 SECTION 9: LUBRICATION WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing any repairs or maintenance. ENGINE Refer to engine manual for engine lubrication instructions.
16 • 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 four carriage bolts, cupped washers (cupped side goes against skid shoes) and hex nuts.
17 DRIVE BEL T 1. Follow steps 1 through 4 of previous instructions. 2. Pull idler pulley up, and lift belt off engine pulley and friction wheel disc. See Figure 26. 3. Using a 7/16" wrench, loosen the nut on the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on the auger pulley.
18 SECTION 11: OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNING: Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliance. If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare for storage as follows: 1.
19 SECTION 12: Trouble Shooting Guide Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer. T rouble P ossible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine f ails to star t Fuel tank empty , or stale fuel. Block ed fuel line.
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21 Model 611 REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION QTY . REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION QTY . 2 05931 Housing, Bearing 1 27 736-0119 Lock W asher 9 3 618-0152 Gear Assembly (22") 1 28 736-0174 W asher, Flat 1 4 684-0052 22" Housing Assembly 1 29 736-0188 W asher, Flat, .
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23 Model 611 REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION QTY . REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 618-0063 Bearing Ass’y . 1 25 736-0242 W asher , Bell 1 2 656-0012A Ass’y ., F r iction Wheel Disc 1 26 712-0324 Nut 1 3 684-0013B Rod Shift, Wheel Dr ive 1 27 736-0351 Flat Washer 1 4 684-0021 Brkt.
24 Model 611 * Not Shown - Fittings for Control Cable ** Not Shown REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION QTY . REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 684-0022 Crank-Chute 1 22 736-0159 W asher 2 2 684-0047 Handle—L.H. 1 24 747-0904 Lev er-Shift 1 3 684-0048 Handle—R.
25 Model 611 †† Optional Kit † For Electric Start Option REF . NO PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION QTY . REF . NO PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 05896A Brac ket-Idler 1 16 736-0329 Washer-Loc k 1 2 629-.
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28 MANUF A CTURER’S LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America, its possessions and territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
An important point after buying a device MTD 611 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought MTD 611 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data MTD 611 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, MTD 611 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get MTD 611 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of MTD 611, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime MTD 611.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with MTD 611. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device MTD 611 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
