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Drive Control

When the drive control is released and in the disengaged

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“up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It

should NOT be tight.

Check the adjustment of the drive control as follows:

1. With the drive control released, push the snow thrower

 

gently forward. The unit should roll freely.

Making

2.

Engage the drive control and gently attempt to push

 

The unit should not roll freely.

Adjustments

 

the snow thrower forward. The wheels should not turn.

 

3.

With the drive control released, move the shift lever

 

 

back and forth between the R2 position and the F6

 

 

position several times. There should be no resistance

 

 

in the shift lever.

 

4.

If any of the above tests failed, the drive cable is in

 

 

need of adjustment. Proceed as follows:

Figure 15

5.

Loosen the lower hex nut on the drive cable bracket.

IMPORTANT

 

See Figure 16.

6.

Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or

It is not recommended

 

downward to increase cable tension).

that you operate this

7.

Retighten the lower hex nut.

snow thrower on gravel

 

 

as loose gravel can be

 

 

easily picked up and

 

 

thrown by the auger

 

 

causing personal injury

 

 

or damage to the snow

 

 

thrower.

If for some reason, you have to operate the snow thrower on gravel, keep the skid shoe in the highest position for maximum clearance between the ground and the shave plate.

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Contents MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio OPERATOR’S ManualTable of Contents Your Responsibility Chute clean-out tool is fastened to the topYour Responsibility Restrict the use TrainingPreparationOperation Maintenance & StorageDo not modify engine Your ResponsibilityThrower Setting Up Your SnowChute Clean-Out Tool Setting Up Your Snow ThrowerShear Pin Storage Tire PressureYour Snow Thrower OperatingOperating Your Snow Thrower Starting The Engine Gas & Oil Fill-UpStopping The Engine To Engage Drive Chute Clean-Out ToolTo Engage Augers Recoil StarterChute Directional Control Shift CableMaking Engine Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerLubrication Shave Plate and Skid ShoesPlace a piece of plastic under the gas cap Auger Belt ReplacementDrive Belt Replacement Cracking and replace if necessary Friction Wheel RemovalPreparing Engine Off-Season StoragePreparing Snow Thrower Problem Cause Remedy Trouble ShootingStyle L To order replacement Parts, contact Or visit Illustrated Parts ListStyle L 738-04194 Flange Shoulder Screw Style L Disc, Friction Wheel Page Page MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio 44136-0019 Phone MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for