John Deere MTF051056L Snow Blower User Manual


 
ASSEMBLY
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MTF051056L
SNOW CHUTE ASSEMBLY
1. Position the snow chute to the INSIDE of the snow chute
flange. Align the three holes in the snow chute with holes
in snow chute flange. (See Figure 8)
2. Place three 5/1618 carriage bolts from inside of chute
as shown in Figure 8. (hardware is found in parts bag)
3. Place three 5/1618 flatwashers and three 5/1618 nuts
on outside of flange.
4. First, tighten the rear carriage bolt. Then, tighten the re-
maining two carriage bolts. Make sure all carriage bolts
are tight.
NOTE: DO NOT overtighten carriage bolts.
Figure 8
Chute Extension
Snow Chute Deflector
Nut
Flatwasher
Flange
Carriage Bolts
SHIFTER LEVER KNOB ASSEMBLY
1. Thread the shifter knob onto the threaded end of the
shifter lever until it is snug against the hex nut and the lip
is pointed away from the engine (See Figure 9). On
some models, the shifter knob is attached.
2. Tighten hex nut against the bottom of the shifter lever
knob.
Figure 9
Shifter Lever
Hex Nut
Shifter
Knob
CHECK THE TIRES
The tires were over inflated for shipment. Check the tire
pressure in the tires. See the sidewall of the tire for the
proper inflation.
IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU START
OPERATING
r Check the fasteners. Make sure all fasteners are
tight.
r On electric start models, the unit was shipped with
the starter cord plugged into the engine. Before
operating, unplug the starter cord from the engine.
NOTE: This snowthrower was shipped WITH OIL in the engine. See “Before Starting Engine”
instructions in the Operation section of this manual before starting engine.