John Deere MTF-031071L Snow Blower User Manual


 
ASSEMBLY
10
MTF-031071L
UPPER HANDLE AND CRANK ASSEMBLY
1. Loosen, but do not remove the screws, flatwashers, lock-
washers and hex nuts in the upper holes of the lower han-
dle.
2. Remove the fasteners and the crank assembly eyebolt
from the lower holes of the lower handle.
3. Raise upper handle into operating position. Upper han-
dle should be to the outside of the lower handle.
NOTE: Make sure the cables are not caught between
the upper and lower handle.
4. Install the fasteners and the crank assembly eyebolt that
were removed in step 2. DO NOT tighten until all fasten-
ers are in place.
5. Attach the crank rod to the universal joint assembly with
the hair pin (see Figure 6).
6. Tighten nut on eye bolt. Make sure eye bolt is properly
aligned and the crank can freely rotate.
7. Tighten all handle bolts.
NOTE: Make sure crank does not touch carburetor
cover.
Figure 5
Crank
Eye Bolt
Nut
Flatwasher
Bolt
Lockwasher
Flatwasher
Locknut
Figure 6
Crank Rod
Assembly
Universal Joint
Hair Pin
CHECK THE CABLES
1. If control cables have become unattached from motor
mount frame, reconnect cables as shown in Figure 7.
2. For cable adjustments, see “How To Check And Adjust
The Cables” in the MAINTENANCE section.
HOW TO SET
THE LENGTH OF THE CABLES
The cables were adjusted at the factory and no adjustments
should be necessary. However, after the handles are put in
the operating position, the cables can be too tight or too
loose. If an adjustment is necessary, see “How To Check And
Adjust The Cables” in the MAINTENANCE section.
Figure 7
Traction Drive Cable
Auger Drive Cable