MTD 663, 643 manual Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Content

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Important Safe Operation Practices

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Assembling Your Snow Thrower

5

Know Your Snow Thrower

6

Operating Your Snow Thrower

7

Making Adjustments

10

Maintaining Your Snow Thrower

12

Servicing Your Snow Thrower

13

Troubleshooting

16

Parts List

17

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 your local authorized dealer.

You can locate the model number by looking at the lower frame cover on the rear of your snow thrower. 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.

Copy the model number here:

MTD LLC

P. O. BOX 361131

CLEVELAND,OH 44136 Copy the serial number here:

330-220-4683

www.mtdproducts.com 800-800-7310

ENGINE INFORMATION

The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power- rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual packed separately with your unit for more information.

CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

Should you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.

Call 1- (330) 220-4MTD(4683) or 1- (800)-800-7310to 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 asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call.

For more details about your unit, visit our website at www.mtdproducts.com

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices TrainingMaintenance and Storage Unpacking AssemblyAssembling Your Snow Thrower Loose PartsKnow Your Snow Thrower Operating Your Snow Thrower To Engage Augers To Stop EngineTo Engage Drive Recoil StarterOperating Tips Chute Clean-Out ToolDrift Cutters If Equipped Making Adjustments Traction Control and Shift LeverAuger Control Shift Rod AdjustmentChute Assembly Skid ShoesMaintaining Your Snow Thrower LubricationEngine Belt Removal And ReplacementServicing Your Snow Thrower AugersReplacing Friction Wheel Rubber Drive BeltOff-Season Storage Trouble Shooting Trouble Possible Causes Corrective ActionModels 643 Part Description70 73 429 731-1300B Lower Chute Models 643 Models 643 Models 643 Models 643 2615 Drive Clutch Cable Auger Clutch Models 643 Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for