MTD 615, E665E Attaching the Clutch Cables Hardware D, Attaching the Chute Assembly Hardware E

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ATTACHING THE CLUTCH CABLES (Hardware D)

1.Thread hex nuts (J) onto the “Z” fittings (R) (see inset,). Insert “Z” fitting into hole in clutch grips. See Figure 6.

“Z” Fitting

(R)

Hex

Nut

(J)

Note: Lock nuts cannot be threaded onto a bolt by hand. Tighten with 2 7/16” wrenches. This type of nut is used where vibration occurs.

Chute

Assembly

Hex Bolt

Hex Lock Nut

Chute Flange

Keeper

Figure 6

2.Route the left cable between engine and speed selector plate and then between handle panel and clutch lever pivot rod before threading onto the left “Z” fitting. Assemble the right cable using the same route.

3.Correct adjustment on cables is minimal slack but not tight. Tighten hex nuts when adjustment is correct.

NOTE: If the right hand lockout cable is not adjusted correctly, the wheels will tend to turn. If the left hand lockout cable is not adjusted correctly, the augers will not stop rotating.

WARNING: There must not be any tension on either clutch cable with the drive or auger clutch grip in the disengaged (up) position. These clutches are a safety feature, and their function can be overridden if there is tension on either cable with the clutches disengaged.

ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY (Hardware E)

1.Place chute assembly over chute opening, with the opening in the chute assembly facing the front of the unit. Place chute flange keepers beneath lip of chute assembly, with the flat side of chute flange keeper facing downward.

2.Insert hex bolt (K) up through chute flange keeper and chute assembly as shown in Figure 7. Secure with hex lock nut (M). After assembling all three chute flange keepers, tighten all nuts and bolts securely. Do not overtighten.

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Figure 7

ATTACHING THE CHUTE CRANK (Hardware F)

1.Loosen the two hex nuts which secure the chute crank support bracket (see Figure 8) to the snow thrower housing.

Carriage Bolts

Hex Lock Nuts

Lower

Chute

Crank

Bracket

Figure 8

2.Place one flat washer over the end of the chute crank, then insert the end of the crank into the hole in the plastic bushing in the chute bracket. See Figure 9. Place second flat washer on chute crank, and secure with hairpin clip.

Flat

WasherChute

Crank

Hairpin Clip

Chute Crank

Bracket

Figure 9

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