MTD E740F Snow Blower User Manual


 
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Make certain to check for correct adjustment of the
shift rod as instructed in the Final Adjustment
section before operating the snow thrower.
Attaching Control Cables
The Z-end of the control cables are hooked into the
control grips on each handle. Attach cables as follows:
Thread the hex jam nuts all the way up the
threaded portion of the Z-ends of the control
cables.
Make certain each cable is in groove of cable roller
guides. Place the control grip in the raised position.
Thread the cable onto the threaded portion of the Z-
end until there is no slack in the cable, making sure
cable is straight. Do not overtighten cable.
See Figure 8.
When correct adjustment is reached, tighten the
hex jam nut against the bottom portion of the cable
to lock it in position.
Figure 8
WARNING: If cable is tighten so there is
tension on the cable with the control grip
released, the safety features of the snow
thrower may be overridden.
Attaching Track Controls
(Use Hardware F)
Remove the screw from the top of the right hand
track control. Be careful not to lose the flat weld nut
that is inside the control.
Place the right track control in position underneath
the right handle. Secure with screw previously
removed. See Figure 9.
Secure the left track control in the same manner.
Attach track control cable to track control handle by
inserting cable ball into slot on track control handle.
Pull cable down and up until it snaps into front of
track control handle. Repeat on other side.
Figure 9
Secure the track control cables to the inside of the
lower handle using the cable ties provided. Pull the
cable ties tight and trim the excess ends of the
cable ties. See Figure 10.
Figure 10
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
Auger Control Adjustment
Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:
Push forward on the auger control until the small
rubber bumper contacts the upper handle. There
should be slack in the cable. See Figure 8.
Release the auger control. The cable should be
straight. Make certain you can depress the auger
control against the left handle completely.
If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:
Loosen the jam nut and thread the cable in (for less
slack) or out (for more slack) as necessary. See
Figure 8.
Recheck the adjustment before retightening the
jam nut against the cable.
Skid Shoe Adjustment
The space between the shave plate and the ground can
be adjusted by repositioning the skid shoes found on
either side of the snow throwers auger housing. For
close snow removal, place skid shoes in the low
position. Use middle or high position when area to be
cleared is uneven. See Figure 11.
Hex Jam
Nut
Make Sure
Cable is Straight
Z-End
Auger
Control
Screw
Right Track
Control
Cable Ties
Handle