MTD E173 manual Installing chute crank, Assembling the chute

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pair of pliers to obtain slack in order to hook it into the control handle. Hold the “Z” fitting with the pliers, not the cable, to avoid damaging the cable.

NOTE: The upper hole in the control handle provides for adjustment in belt tension. Refer to Belt Tension Adjustment Section of this manual for instructions.

Installing chute crank

Models with optional extended chute crank only

Thread one 5/16” hex nut all the way onto the eyebolt. See Figure 5. All necessary hardware is included in the hardware pack shipped with your unit. See Figure 2 for more details.

Slide the eyebolt onto the chute crank. Insert eyebolt into the hole in the lower handle.

Chute Crank

Eye Bolt

Hex

Nuts

Saddle

Washer

Figure 5

Insert the chute crank into the coupler at the top right side of the snow thrower. See Figure 6.

Rotate the crank to align holes, and insert the cotter pin. Bend ends of cotter pin in opposite directions to secure. See Figure 6.

Cotter Pin

Chute Crank

Coupler

Figure 6

Secure eyebolt with 5/16” saddle washer and hex nut. The cupped side of washer goes against the handle. Adjust lower hex nut until the eyebolt is positioned so that the chute crank turns freely (does not bind).

Move upper hex nut down against the lower handle. Tighten lower hex nut securely.

Assembling the chute

The snow thrower has been shipped with the upper chute pivoted all the way down. Assemble as follows:

Turn the chute crank until the chute faces straight to the front. See Figure 7 .

 

Flat

Hand

Washer

 

Knob

Carriage

 

Bolt

Front

 

Upper

Chute

Figure 7

Remove the hand knob, flat washer and carriage bolt from the upper chute. See Figure 7.

Pivot the upper chute up so that there is no gap between the upper and the lower chute. See Figure 8. Secure with hardware just removed.

No

Gap

Pivot upper

chute

Figure 8

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesTraining PreparationMaintenance And Storage Your ResponsibilityAssembling Your Snow Thrower Installing chute crank Assembling the chuteKnow Your Snow Thrower Primer ButtonOperating Your Snow Thrower Shave plate Belt tensionReplacing shave plate ServiceReplacing belt EngineMaintenance General RecommendationsLubrication OFF-SEASON Storage Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause RemedyParts List for Models 140 Through E173 Models 140 through E173 Part DescriptionModels 140, 150, E150 and E151 Models 142, E152, E172 and E173Models 140 and E142 Models 150, E150 and E173 Models E151 and E172 Models 140 and E142 Model Models E150, E151, E152, E172, E173 Your Notes Dates MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty