MTD E6A4E, E664F, E662H, E644E, E642E manual Assembly Instructions, Unpacking, Tools Required

SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine with gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

NOTE: All references to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position.

UNPACKING

1.Remove staples or break glue on the top flaps of the carton. Remove any loose parts like operator’s manual or hardware pack included with unit.

2.Cut along dotted lines and lay end of carton down flat. Remove packing material.

3.Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for loose parts.

4.Extend cables out behind unit and lay them on the floor.

5.Lay out the contents of the hardware pack according to the illustration in section 4 and identify each part.

Attaching the Handle Assembly. (Hardware A and E)

Lay loose parts out on flat surface.

1.	Handle Panel	5.	Traction Drive Control
2.	Right Handle		Grip
3.	Left Handle	6.	Right Grip Bracket
4.	Auger Control Grip	7.	Left Grip Bracket
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7	6	5
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6.Find the loose parts in the carton and lay these on the floor. See Figure 3. You should locate the following loose parts in the carton:

1.Handle Panel

2.Right Handle

3.Left Handle

4.Auger Control Grip

5.Traction Drive Control Grip

6.Right Clutch Grip Bracket

7.Left Clutch Grip Bracket

8.Shift Rod (Not Illustrated)

9.Chute Crank Assembly (Not Illustrated)

10.Chute Assembly (Not Illustrated)

11.Hardware Pack (Not Illustrated)

TOOLS REQUIRED

The snow thrower comes partly assembled in the carton. You will have to complete the assembly. Follow assembly instructions in this operator’s manual to make the job safe and easy. You will need the following tools to assemble the snow thrower.

A.Set of Wrenches (3/8", 9/16", 1/2" or adjustable)

B.Pair of pliers

Figure 3

1.Attach left handle and grip bracket to handle panel with two carriage bolts, lock washers and hex nuts. (Be sure the bend in the grip bracket is towards the center of the handle panel. (See Figure 4.) Do not tighten at this time.

Outer	Handle Panel
Edge	Left Grip Bracket
of Handle
Panel

Carriage

Bolts

Hex Nuts

Left Handle

(curves in)

Lock Washers

Figure 4

2.Locate auger control grip, part #4 in Figure 3. The triangular metal tab on the auger control grip must face the center of the handle panel.

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