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MTF-031039C
WARNING: To prevent accidental starting when
making any adjustments or repairs, always dis-
connect the spark plug wire and place it where
it cannot make contact with the spark plug .
HOW TO ADJUST THE CHUTE CRANK
If the chute crank will not rotate fully to the left or right, adjust
as follows.
1. Remove the top cover. See “How To Remove The Top
Cover”.
2. Loosen the nuts.
3. Move the crank adjusting bracket to allow 1/8 inch
(3mm) clearance between the notch in the flange and
the outer diameter of the worm gear.
4. Tighten the nuts.
Figure 17
Nut
1/8” (3mm)
Crank Adjusting
Bracket
Worm Gear
Flange
HOW TO ADJUST THE AUGER CONTROL CABLE
The auger control cable is adjusted at the factory. During nor-
mal use, the auger control cable can become stretched and
the auger drive lever will not properly engage or disengage
the auger.
1. Remove the “Z” hook from the auger drive lever
(Figure 18).
2. Slide the cable boot off the cable adjustment bracket
(Figure 19).
3. Push the bottom of the auger control cable through the
cable adjustment bracket until the “Z” hook can be re-
moved.
4. Remove the “Z” hook from the cable adjustment brack-
et. Move the “Z” hook down to the next adjustment hole.
5. Pull the auger control cable up through the cable ad-
justment bracket.
6. Put the cable boot over the cable adjustment bracket.
7. Install the “Z” hook to the auger drive lever.
8. To check the adjustment, start the snow thrower. Make
sure the auger does not rotate when the auger drive lever
is released.
Figure 18
Z-Hook
Auger Drive
Lever
Figure 19
Z-Hook
Cable Boot
Cable Adjustment
Bracket
Auger Control Cable