MTD E662E Snow Blower User Manual


 
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ATTACHING CLUTCH CABLES
1. Thread the hex jam nuts all the way up the
threaded portion of the “Z” ends.
2. Make certain all cables are in the grooves of the
cable roller guides. The roller guides are located
in the lower rear of the unit. Lift the clutch grip in
the raised (up) position.
3. Thread the cable onto the threaded portion of
the “Z” end until there is no slack in the cable,
but the cable is NOT tight. Do not overtighten
cable. See Figure 13.
WARNING:
If cable is tightened so
there is tension on the cable with the
clutch grip released, the safety features
of the snow thrower may be overridden
.
Figure 13
4. When correct adjustment is reached, tighten the
hex nut against the cable to lock it in position.
ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY
(Hardware B)
1. Place chute assembly over chute opening, with
the opening in the chute assembly facing the
front of the unit.
2. Place chute flange keepers beneath lip of chute
assembly, flat side down.
3. Insert hex bolt up through chute flange keeper
and chute assembly as shown in Figure 14.
Secure with hex lock nut.
4. After assembling all three chute flange keepers,
tighten all nuts and bolts securely, then back off
1/4 turn to allow easier movement.
Figure 14
ATTACHING THE CHUTE CRANK
(Hardware C)
1. Insert hex bolt through the upper chute crank
bracket (located on the chute crank).
See Figure 15.
Figure 15
2. Place the hex bolt into the hole provided in the
left handle. Secure with lock washer and hex
nut. Do not tighten at this point.
3. Loosen the carriage bolts and hex lock nuts
which secure the lower chute crank bracket to
the extension on the left side of the chute
assembly. See Figure 16.
Figure 16
“Z” End
Hex Jam
Nut
Cable is
Straight
Chute
Assembly
Hex Bolt
Hex Lock Nut
Chute Flange
Keeper
Lock Washer
Hex Nut
Hex Bolt
Upper Chute
Crank Bracket
Carriage Bolts
Hex Lock Nuts
Lower
Chute
Crank
Bracket