Contents
IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Model 664 Shown
Operator’s Manual
Snow Thrower
Content
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FINDING MODEL NUMBER
ENGINE INFORMATION
TRAINING
SECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
PREPARATION
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
SECTION 2 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Boxed Units
SECTION 3 ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Assembly Crated Unit
Unpacking
Loose Parts Boxed Unit
Assembly Boxed Unit
Attaching Handle Assembly
Hardware Group A, B and E
Attaching Shift Rod Hardware D
Attaching Clutch Cables
Attaching the Chute Assembly Hardware F
Boxed & Crated Unit Hardware D
Hardware C
Lamp Wiring If Equipped
Attaching The Chute Directional Control
Shift Lever
SECTION 4 KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
Auger Drive Control
Traction Control
Safety Ignition Key
Clean-Out Tool
SECTION 5 OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Fuel Shut-off Valve Optional Equipment
To Engage Drive
To Stop Engine
To Engage Augers
Recoil Starter
Drift Cutters If Equipped
Chute Clean-Out Tool
Operating Tips
Drift Cutter Kit
Traction Control and Shift Lever
SECTION 6 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
Tire Pressure Pneumatic Tires
Adjusting Shift Rod
Chute Assembly
Auger Control
Skid Shoes
Drive Wheels
SECTION 7 MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Lubrication
One Wheel Driving
Engine
SECTION 8 SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
Auger Shaft
Augers
Belt Removal and Replacement
Auger Belts
Off-Season Storage
Friction Wheel Rubber
Drive Belt
Trouble
SECTION 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Possible Causes
Corrective Action
SECTION 10 MODELS 614E, 644E, & 664G
Clean-Out Tool
Models 614E, 644E, & 664G
Flange Bushing
24 †Models w/Folding Handles
Models 614E, 644E, & 664G
Ref. Nos. 22 and 27 reversed for fold down handles
PART
Models 614E, 644E, & 664G
DESCRIPTION
PART
Models 614E, 644E, & 664G
13” or 15” Wheels
Auger Clutch Cable
PART
Models 614E, 644E, & 664G
PART
DESCRIPTION
Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20
Models 614E
Hex Washer Screw 3/8-16 x
Models 644E & 664G
Models 614E, 644E, & 664G
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