Yard Machines 615, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...k 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 operator In the State of California the above is required...

Page 2: ...ating in reverse 2 PREPARATION Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all door mats sleds boards wires and other foreign objects Disengage all clutches and shift into...

Page 3: ...to collector impeller when transporting or not in use Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of snow thrower such as wheel weights counter weights cabs etc Never operate th...

Page 4: ...down at the dash panel The model plate will look like this SECTION 3 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have any question regarding the controls op...

Page 5: ...CLUTCH CABLES 2 Hex Nuts J 712 0121 2 Z Fitting R 746 0778 E ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY 6 Hex Lock Nuts M 712 3027 6 Hex Bolts K 710 3015 G AUGER SHEAR BOLTS SPARES 2 Shear Bolts 710 0890A 712 0429...

Page 6: ...carton Remove any loose parts included with unit i e operator s manual etc Cut along dotted lines and lay end of carton down flat Remove packing material Roll unit out of carton Check carton thorough...

Page 7: ...e outside of the handles as shown in Figure 5 The speed selector plate should not be assembled between the handles and the engine Secure using four self tapping screws F 2 Insert the shift lever throu...

Page 8: ...chute assembly over chute opening with the opening in the chute assembly facing the front of the unit Place chute flange keepers beneath lip of chute assembly with the flat side of chute flange keepe...

Page 9: ...ssary loosen the hex lock nut and thread the cable in for less slack or out for more slack as necessary Refer to Figure 12 Recheck the adjustment Tighten the lock nut against the cable when correct ad...

Page 10: ...r is located below the handle panel The shift lever may be moved into one of seven positions Run engine with throttle in the fast position Use the shift lever to determine ground speed Forward one of...

Page 11: ...ith gasoline as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your snow thrower Read instructions carefully WARNING Never fill fuel tank indoors Never fill fuel tank with engine running or whil...

Page 12: ...r vent hole in primer button when pushing Additional priming may be necessary for first start if temperature is below 15 degrees Fahrenheit 5 Grasp starter handle see Figure 17 and pull rope out slowl...

Page 13: ...4 Be certain to follow the precautions listed under To Stop Engine to prevent possible freeze up 5 Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use SECTION 8 ADJUSTMENTS WARNING NEVER attempt to clea...

Page 14: ...align hole in hub with inner hole on axle shaft Insert klick pin in hole Outer axle shaft hole should be visible See Figure 19 Figure 19 SECTION 9 LUBRICATION WARNING Disconnect the spark plug wire an...

Page 15: ...g new bolts SHAVE PLATE AND SKID SHOES The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear They should be checked periodically and replaced when necessary To remove sk...

Page 16: ...25 CHANGING THE FRICTION WHEEL RUBBER The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be checked after 25 hours of operation and periodically thereafter Replace the friction wheel rubbe...

Page 17: ...ECTION 11 OFF SEASON STORAGE WARNING Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light as on a furnace water heat...

Page 18: ...or adjusted by an authorized service dealer Loss of power Spark plug wire loose Gas cap vent hole plugged Exhaust port plugged Connect and tighten spark plug wire Remove ice and snow from cap Be certa...

Page 19: ...99 3 710 0642 Screw 13 736 0351 Washer Flat 4 711 1020 Spiral Axle 22 14 736 0369 Washer Flat 711 0908 Spiral Axle 24 15 736 0445 Washer Flat 5 714 0161 Key 16 737 0168 Grease 6 715 0143 Pin Spiral 17...

Page 20: ...20 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 57...

Page 21: ...51 Hex Scr 1 4 20 x 75 44 715 0138 Roll Pin 125 Dia x 62 12 732 0733 Shift Lever Spring 45 720 0201A Knob Chute Crank 13 735 0199A Rubber Bumper 46 726 0102 Cap Speed Nut 3 8 15 847 0904 Shift Handle...

Page 22: ...22 BLOWER HOUSING...

Page 23: ...2 738 0281 Screw Shoulder 605 5188 Spiral 24 R H 33 741 0245 Bearing Flange 7 605 5253 Spiral 22 L H 34 741 0309 Bearing Ball 605 5189 Spiral 24 L H 35 741 0475 Bushing Plastic 8 705 5226 Reinforcemen...

Page 24: ...24 FRAME ASSEMBLY...

Page 25: ...0711 Nut Hex 38 756 0625 Roller Cable 14 714 0126 Key 39 784 5590 Frame Shift Bracket 15 714 0143 Pin Klick 40 784 5638 Cover Frame 16 714 0474 Pin Cotter 41 784 5688 Bracket Drive Cable Roller 17 715...

Page 26: ...6 710 0342 Screw 22 754 0430 V Belt Matched 7 710 0696 Screw 23 756 0313 Idler Flat 8 710 0888 Screw 24 756 0569 Pulley Half 9 710 0896 Screw 25 756 0967 Pulley Auger 10 712 0181 Nut Hex 26 756 0986...

Page 27: ...ew Hex 20 748 0234 Spacer 6 710 0342 Screw Hex 21 748 0360 Adapter Pulley 7 710 0696 Screw Hex 22 754 0343 V Belt 8 710 0888 Screw Hex 23 754 0430 V Belt 9 710 0896 Screw Hex 24 756 0313 Idler Flat 10...

Page 28: ...Department of MTD PRODUCTS INC Transportation charges Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser Units exported out of th...