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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
SNOW THROWER
Models
642E, 642F, 662E, 614E,
644E, 664F, & 6A4E
Model 664 Shown
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 maint
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ...................................................................3 Hardware Pack...................................................................................................5 Assembling Your Snow Thrower ........................................................................6 Know Your Snow Thrower..................................................................................10 Operating Your Snow Thrower..............
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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 o
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5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated of your nearest servicing dealer. area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 6. Do not operate machine while under the influence of 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper alcohol or drugs. operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance and 7. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do adjustment sections of this manual. not touch. 2. Before cleanin
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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.) ATTACHING HANDLE PANEL ATTACHING THE HANDLES Lock Washers A B 736-0119 (4) Carriage Bolts Hex Bolts 710-0262 (4) 710-3259 (2) Saddle Hex Bolts 784-5599 (2) 710-1880 (2) Hex Patch Nuts 712-3068 (4) Lock Washers 736-0119 (4) ATTACHING CLUTCH CABLES AND SHIFT RO
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SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow Handle Panel thrower are determined from behind the unit in the Left Bracket operating position. The “operator’s position” is defined as standing directly behind the snow thrower, facing the handle panel. Carriage Unpacking Bolts Hex Remove staples or break glue on top flaps of the Patch Nuts carton. Remove any loose parts included with unit Left Handle (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.). (Curves in) Cu
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2” Hex Bolt Auger Control Saddle Left Bracket Left Handle Hex Lock Nut Spacer Hex Bolt Cable Roller Guide Lock 3/4” Hex Washers Bolt Handle Panel Figure 6 “Z” Fitting Attaching Shift Rod (Hardware D) Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed Figure 4 position. Repeat process for the right side Traction Control. Models 602, 642, and 662: Rotate the shift arm Lay handle assembly behind snow thrower. assembly counter clockwise, as far as it will go. See Figure 5. Insert the shif
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Models 614, 644, 664, and 6A4: Thread the ferrule Assemble the right cable in the same manner. onto the shift rod, up or down the shift rod and align Both cables should have minimal slack, but not with the far hole on the narrow side of the shift lever tight. assembly behind the handle panel. See Figure 8. If Z fittings are already attached, thread the jam nuts all the way up each of the Z fittings, toward the handle panel. Traction Shift Lever Auger Flat Drive Make certain all cab
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NOTE: Lock nuts cannot be threaded onto a bolt by hand. Tighten with two 7/16” or adjustable wrenches. Carriage Bolts Attaching The Chute Directional Control (Hardware C) Thread one hex nut about halfway onto eye bolt on the chute directional control. Insert eye bolt through the hole provided in the left Hex Lock Nuts handle. See Figure 11. Lower Chute Secure with cupped washer (cupped side against Bracket the handle) and other hex nut. Do not tighten until after attaching the other
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SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Read, understand, and Traction Control follow all instructions and warnings on The traction control is located on the right handle. the machine and in this manual before Squeeze the traction control grip to engage the wheel operating. drive. Release to stop. Shift Lever Chute Directional Control The shift lever is located in the center of the handle The chute directional control is located on left side of panel. The shift lever may be moved in
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condition of the ground from where snow has to be Safety Ignition Key removed. See Figure 14. The safety ignition key must be fully inserted in the switch before the unit will start. Remove the ignition key Throttle Control when the snow thrower is not in use. See Figure 14. The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates IMPORTANT: Do NOT attempt to turn the key. the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when pushed down completely. See Figure 14 Skid Shoe The positi
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pushing. Additional priming may be necessary for first NEVER move shift lever without releasing drive start if temperature is below 15 degrees Fahrenheit. clutch. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly, until To Engage Augers it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly. Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to To engage the augers and start throwing snow, snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a squeeze the auger control grip against the left firm
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If your unit is not equipped with drift cutters, contact Chute Clean-out Tool Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the information regarding price and availability. rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Should Snow Thrower Model Drift Cutter Kit snow and ice lodge itself in the discharge chute during All models OEM-390-679 operation, proceed as follows to safely clean the chute and chute opening: Tire Chains (If Equippe
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SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Never attempt to make any Frame Cover adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in operator’s manual. Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires) The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes. Before operating check tire pressure and reduce pressure to between 15psi and 20 psi. NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may pull to one side or the other. Traction Control and Shift Lever To check the adjustment of t
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WARNING: If any adjustments need to Chute Assembly be made to the engine while the engine is The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by running (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all changing the angle of the chute assembly. To do so, moving parts. Be careful of muffler, engine stop the engine by removing the ignition key and loosen and other surrounding heated surfaces. the plastic wing knobs found on either side of the discharge chute. Pivot the chute upward or downward Adjusting Shift
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IMPORTANT: NEVER operate the snow thrower with the Both Wheels Driving click pin inserted through both the RIM and the Rotate wheel assembly to align hole in the hub with OUTSIDE HOLE in the axle. Doing so can result in the inner hole on the axle shaft. Insert klick pin in serious damage to the drive system. the hole. Outer axle shaft hole should be visible. SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Before lubricating, repair- Auger Shaft ing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch
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SECTION 8: SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER If the augers will not turn, check to see if the bolts WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, have sheared. Replacement shear bolts and hex or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers lock nuts have been provided with the snow and stop engine. Wait until all moving thrower. When replacing bolts, spray an oil parts have come to a complete stop. lubricant into shaft before inserting new bolts. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the eng
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Drive Belt Friction Auger Wheel Disc Belt Drive Pulley Friction Wheel Drive Belt Idler Pulley Support Bracket Stop Bolt Engine Pulley Idler Figure 28 Pulley Figure 26 Friction Wheel Rubber Reassemble auger drive belt(s) by following Replace the friction wheel rubber if any signs of wear or instructions in reverse order. cracking are found. Follow instructions below to replace the rubber. Drive Belt Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests Follow first four steps of previou
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If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare for storage Screws as follows: Friction Wheel Rubber Remove gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to Hub 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. Friction Wheel Plates NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimi
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SECTION 9: 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 will 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 disconnected. Connect spark plug wire. Primer button not depres
