MTD 31AE5MLG729 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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When replacing pins, spray an oil lubricant into shaft
before inserting new pins.
7. SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT
If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot
be achieved, adjust the shift rod.
7.1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed
position and remove the hairpin clip which
secures the ferrule to the shift lever. See Figure
11.
7.2. Rotate the shift arm down as far as it will go. See
Figure 12.
7.3. Thread the ferrule up or down the shift rod until it
aligns with the hole in the shift lever.
7.4. Re-secure the ferrule with the hairpin clip
removed earlier.
Figure 11
Ferrule
Hairpin Clip
Figure 12
Shift Arm
8. AUGER BELT REPLACEMENT
8.1. Using a 3/8” socket and extension, remove the
two self-tapping screws securing the plastic belt
cover to the frame. See Figure 13.
8.2. Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. See Fig-
ure 14.
NOTE: Place a scewdriver under the belt as you
pull slowly on the starter cord to wind the belt off
the pulley
8.3. Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or
place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
8.4. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug.
8.5. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward
so that it rests on the auger housing.
Figure 13
Slf Tapping Screws
Figure 14
Auger Belt
Engine Pulley