MTD 500 Series & 600 Series Snow Blower User Manual


 
11Section 3 — ASSembly & Set-Up
Overhead Chute Control Assembly
Handle Assembly
1. Place the shift lever in the Forward-6 position.
2. Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to be sure
both cables are aligned with roller guides before pivoting
the handle upward. See Figure 3-11.
Figure 3-11
NOTE: Make certain the cables are seated properly in the
roller guides. See Figure 3-2.
3. Secure the handle by tightening the plastic knob located
on both the left and right sides of the handle. Remove
and discard any rubber bands, if present. They are for
packaging purposes only.
Chute Assembly
1. Remove wing nut and hex screw from chute control
assembly and clevis pin and cotter pin from chute support
bracket. Position the chute assembly (forward-facing) over
the chute base. See Figure 3-12.
Figure 3-12
2. Place chute assembly onto chute base and secure chute
control assembly to chute support bracket with clevis pin
and cotter pin removed earlier. See Figure 3-13.
Figure 3-13