IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYMTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 MODELS615E645EE665E Warning: Thi

10 ADJUSTING THE SKID SHOES The space between the shave plate and the groundcan be adjusted. For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raisethe sk

11 THROTTLE CONTROL (See Figure 15)The throttle control is located on the engine. Itregulates the speed of the engine. SAFETY IGNITION KEY (See Figu

12Electric Starter WARNING: The optional electricstarter is equipped with a three-wirepower cord and plug, and is designed tooperate on 120 volt AC h

13TO ENGAGE DRIVE1. With the engine running near top speed, moveshift lever into one of the five FORWARDpositions or two REVERSE positions. Select as

14NOTE: If you placed plastic under the gas cap, becertain to remove it.AUGER CLUTCH ADJUSTMENTTo adjust the auger clutch, refer to Final Assemblyand

15DRIVE AND SHIFTING MECHANISMRemove rear cover. Oil any chains, sprockets,gears, bearings, shafts, and shifting mechanism atleast once a season. Use

16Figure 23 7. Unhook the support bracket spring from theframe.NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the six nutsthat connect the frame to the auger h

177. Slide the gear shaft to the right, then slide thefriction wheel assembly from the shaft.8. Remove the six screws from the friction wheelassembly

18SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDENote: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer.Trouble Possi

19SECTION 13: ILLUSTRATED PARTSGEAR ASSEMBLYRef.No. Part No. DescriptionRef.No. Part No. Description1 618-0123 Housing—L.H. 11 721-0327 Seal-Oil2 61

2 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IFNOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGE

20HANDLE ASSEMBLY57

21HANDLE ASSEMBLYRef.No. Part No. DescriptionRef.No. Part No. Description1 784-5717 Control Panel Ass’y (615) 33 784-5599 Handle Tab784-5718 Control

22BLOWER HOUSING

23Ref.No. Part No. DescriptionRef.No. Part No. Description1 784-5618 Housing, Bearing 24 715-0114 Spring Pin2 05931 Housing, Bearing 25 731-1379 Adap

24FRAME ASSEMBLY

25FRAME ASSEMBLY†Used with 13" Wheels ††Used with 16" WheelsWHEEL ASSEMBLIESRef.No. Part No. DescriptionRef.No. Part No. Description1 618-0

26ENGINE AND “V” BELTSRef.No. Part No. DescriptionRef.No. Part No. Description1 05896A Bracket 17 736-0331 Washer—Bell2 629-0071 Cord, Extension 18 7

27ENGINE AND “V” BELTSRef.No. Part No. DescriptionRef.No. Part No. Description1 05896A Bracket-Idler 16 736-0329 Washer-Lock2 629-0071 Cord-Extension

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchasewithin the United States of America, its possessionsand territories,

3 • If the snow thrower should start to vibrateabnormally, stop the engine and checkimmediately for the cause. Vibration is generally awarning of tr

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

5 SECTION 4: CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Lay out the hardware according to the illustration for identification purposes. Part numbers are shown in par

6 SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: After assembly, service enginewith gasoline, and check oil level as instructed inthe separate engine

7 ASSEMBLING THE HANDLES AND HANDLE PANEL (Hardware B) 1. Raise both clutch grips.2. Lower left and right handles down throughhandle panel between t

8 ATTACHING THE CLUTCH CABLES (Hardware D) 1. Thread hex nuts (J) onto the “Z” fittings (R) (seeinset,). Insert “Z” fitting into hole in clutch gri

93. Thread one hex nut (D) onto the eyebolt on thechute crank assembly until there is at least twoinches of threads showing between the nut andthe h