MTD 6DE User Manual
Operator’s manual, Two-stage snow thrower
Two-Stage Snow Thrower
Styles C & D
Operator’s Manual
Model 6DE 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 maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required
by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark
arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131
Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-01274.fm
(6/7/2004)
Document Outline
- SECTION 1: iMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
- SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER
- SECTION 3: know your snow thrower
- Shift Lever
- Gas Cap
- Choke Control
- Throttle Control
- Primer
- Oil Fill
- Auger Control
- Drive Control
- Chute Directional Control
- Ignition Key
- Clean-Out Tool
- Skid Shoes
- Recoil Starter Handle
- Electric Starter Button (If so equipped)
- Electric Starter Outlet (If so equipped)
- Augers
- Chute Assembly
- SECTION 4: operating your snow thrower
- Before Starting
- Gas & Oil Fill-Up
- Starting The Engine
- Stopping The Engine
- To Engage Drive
- To Engage Augers
- Chute Clean-Out Tool
- Drift Cutters (on models so equipped)
- Tire Chains (on models so equipped)
- Operating Tips
- SECTION 5: Making adjustments
- Drive Control
- Skid Shoes
- Chute Bracket Adjustment
- Tire Pressure
- Auger Control
- Chute Assembly
- SECTION 6: maintaining and servicing your snow thrower
- Engine
- Lubrication
- Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
- Auger Belt Replacement
- Drive Belt Replacement
- Friction Wheel Removal
- Augers
- SECTION 7: Off-Season Storage
- SECTION 8: trouble shooting guide
- SECTION 9: parts list