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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
SNOW
THROWER
MODELS
E600E, E610E
E640F, E660G
E6C0F
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
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 o
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SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR 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 to prepare your snow thrower, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it to the space provided below. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from an authorized dealer or our Customer Suppo
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SECTION 3: 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. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL, HEED ITS WARNING. WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the St
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repairs, adjustments, or inspections. Never place • Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow any- your hand in the discharge or collector openings. one in front of unit. Use a stick or wooden broom handle to unclog the • Disengage power to collector/impeller when trans- discharge opening. porting or not in use. • Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit • Use only attachments and accessories approved unattended. Disengage the collector/impeller, stop by the manufacturer of snow t
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SECTION 4: LOOSE PARTS & HARDWARE PACK IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine with TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the sep- •Pairofpliers arate engine manual packed with your unit. • Two adjustable wrenches UNPACKING 1. Remove staples or break glue on the top flaps of CONTENTS IN CARTON See Figure 3 the carton. Remove any loose parts included with • Right and Left Handles unit (i.e., Operator’s Manual, etc). • Handle Panel Assembly 2. Cut along corne
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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.) ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE HANDLES A C Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1-3/4” (710-3180) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 3/4” (710-3008) Hex Bolts (710-3015) Handle Tabs 1/4-20 x 3/4” (784-5599) Lock Washers 5/16” I.D. (736-0119) Carriage Bolts 5/16-18 x 1-1/2” Chute Flange (710-0262) Keep
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SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY NOTE: All references to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the Cupped operating position. Washers ATTACHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY (Hardware A) 1. Place right handle in position against the snow thrower so the flat side of the handle is against the snow thrower. Secure bottom hole in handle to snow thrower using 3/4” hex bolt and lock washer. Do not tighten at this time. See Figure 4. Hex Nuts 2. Place handle tab over the upper hole in
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ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY (Hardware C) Place chute assembly over chute opening, with the Carriage opening in the chute assembly facing the front of the Bolts unit. Place chute flange keepers beneath lip of chute assembly, with the flat side down. Secure with hex bolts and hex lock nuts. Tighten with two adjustable wrenches. Do not overtighten. See Figure 7. Hex Lock Nuts Lower Chute Bracket Hex Bolts Figure 9 Chute Assembly 4. Place one flat washer on the end of the chute directional control,
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3. Start threading the ferrule onto the other end of the shift rod. Push down on the shift rod (and shift arm 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 the upper hole in the shift lever from the left side when adjustment is correct. Secure with flat washer and hairpin clip. Make certain to check for correct adjustment of the shift rod as instructe
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It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by the auger causing an injury or damage to the snow thrower. TIRE PRESSURE (Pneumatic Tires) The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check tire pressure and reduce to 15 to 20 psi. NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, Carriage the unit may pull to one side or the other. Skid Bolts Hex Nuts Shoes Figure 13 SECTION 6: OPERATION OPERATING CONTROLS SHIFT
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The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety. CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting. The chute directional control is located on left hand side of the snow thrower. See Figure 14. GAS AND OIL FILL-UP To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute directional control as follows: Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate 1. Crank clockwise to discharge to the left. engine manual
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10. Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle 1. Rotate choke knob to OFF position. Do not to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while prime engine. keeping a firm hold on the starter handle. 2. Connect power cord to switch box on engine. 11. Repeat step 10 until engine starts. Plug the other end of power cord into a three- hole, grounded 12-volt AC receptacle. 12. As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, rotate choke knob slowly to OFF posi- 3. Push starter button to crank engi
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2. Squeeze the auger control and the augers will OPERATING TIPS turn. Release it and the augers will stop. NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few min- 3. Squeeze the traction control and the snow utes as the engine will not develop full power until it thrower will move. Release it and drive motion reaches operating temperature. will stop. WARNING: Temperature of muffler 4. NEVER move shift lever without releasing trac- tion control. and surrounding areas may exceed 150 degrees Fahrenheit. A
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If adjustment is necessary, loosen the hex jam nut TRACTION CONTROL ADJUSTMENT on the traction control cable and thread the cable in Refer to the FINAL ADJUSTMENT section of the or out as necessary. Tighten the hex jam nut to Assembly Instructions to adjust the traction control. If secure the cable when correct adjustment is you are uncertain that you have reached the correct reached. Reassemble the frame cover. adjustment, the adjustment can be physically checked as follows. NOTE: If you placed
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AUGER SHAFT DRIVE AND SHIFTING MECHANISM Remove rear cover. Oil any chains, sprockets, At least once a season, remove shear bolts on auger gears, bearings, shafts, and shifting mechanism at shaft. Oil or spray lubricant inside shaft. Also lubri- least once a season. Use engine oil or a spray lubri- cate the auger bearings at least once a season. See cant. Avoid getting oil on rubber friction wheel and Figure 23. aluminum drive plate. Refer to Figure 20. Shear Bolts GEAR CASE The worm gear case h
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7. Back out the stop bolt to allow the belts to slip AUGER BELTS between the bolt and auger pulley. See Figure 27. NOTE: It is necessary to remove both belts in order to change either one. If changing just one belt, be cer- NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the six hex tain to check the condition of the other belt (model nuts that fasten the frame to the auger housing to aid 600/610E has only one auger belt). in belt removal. 1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by remov
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3. Remove six self-tapping screws from the frame Friction Friction Wheel cover underneath the snow thrower. Wheel Disc 4. Remove the klick pins which secure the wheels, and remove the wheels from the axle. Drive Belt Stop 5. Using a wrench to hold the shaft, loosen, but do Bolt not completely remove, the hex nut and bell washer on left end of gear shaft. See Figure 28. 6. Lightly tap the hex nut to dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of frame. Remove the hex nut and bell washer from le
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SECTION 11: Trouble Shooting Guide Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel may not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used. Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line. Choke not in ON position Move switch to ON position Faulty spark plug. Clean, adjust gap or replace. Key not in switch on engine. Insert key. Spark plug wire Connect spark plug wire. disconnected. Primer button not depressed
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Gear Assembly Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0F 4 17 11 9 16 13 8 15 2 10 14 5 6 3 7 12 3 1 REF. PART REF. PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 618-0123 RH Reducer Housing 10 721-0325 Grease Plug 2 618-0124 LH Reducer Housing 11 721-0327 Grease Seal 3 710-0642 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x .75 12 736-0351 Flat Washer .76 x 1.5 x .030 4 711-0908 Spiral Axle 24" 13 736-0369 Flat Washer .508 x 1.0 x .020 711-0909 Spiral Axle 26" 14 736-0445 Flat Washer .76 x 1.5 x .060 711-0910 Spiral Axl
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Blower Housing Models E600E, E610E, E640F, E660G, and E6C0F 1 2 3 4 5 11 10 9 15 18 14 6 12 7 8 13 32 31 9 18 19 20 16 22 23 21 27 10 13 38 30 34 28 25 23 13 26 30 35 41 22 36 18 37 32 33 31 16 43 39 40 45 40 42 39 44 20
