MTD Cub Cadet 600 Series Snow Blower Owners Manual

Chute Clean-Out Tool
.
The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the
rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Should
snow and ice become lodged in the chute assembly
during operation, proceed as follows to safely clean the
chute assembly and chute opening:
Release both the Auger Control and the Drive
Control.
Stop the engine by removing the ignition key.
Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which
secures it to the rear of the auger housing.
Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to
dislodge and scoop any snow and ice which has
formed in and near the chute assembly.
Drift
Cutter
Carriage Screws /
Hex Nuts
WARNING: Never use your hands to clean
snow  and  ice  from  the  chute  assembly  or
auger housing
Figure 12
Tire Chains (on models so equipped)
Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on
the rear of the auger housing, reinsert the ignition
key and start the snow thrower’s engine.
While standing in the operator’s position (behind
the snow thrower), engage the auger control for a
few seconds to clear any remaining snow and ice
from the chute assembly.
Tire chains should be used whenever extra traction is
needed. If your unit is not equipped with tire chains,
contact Customer Support for information regarding
price and availability.
Operating Tips
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes.
The engine  will not develop full power until it reaches
operating temperature.
Drift Cutters
Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow
thrower in heavy drift conditions.
(on models so equipped)
WARNING: The temperature of the muffler
and the surrounding areas may exceed
On models so equipped, drift cutters are assembled to
the auger housing inverted. Remove the carriage bolts
by unthreading the hex nuts which secure them, and
reinstall the drift cutters in their proper position before
operating the snow thrower. See Figure 12 .
150°
F(65° C). Avoid these areas.
If possible, remove snow immediately after it falls.
Discharge snow downwind whenever possible.
Slightly overlap each previous path.
Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the shave plate for
normal usage. Adjust it upward for hard-packed
snow and downward when using on gravel or
crushed rock.
If your unit is not equipped with drift cutters, contact
Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for
information regarding price and availability.
Snow Thrower Model
Drift Cutter Kit
All models
OEM-390-679
Avoid possible starter freeze-up. Clean the snow
thrower thoroughly after each use.
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LanguageEnglish
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