MTD 769-04179 warranty Making, Adjustments, Shift Rod, Drive Control, Reassemble the frame cover

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Making

Adjustments

WARNING

Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.

Never attempt to make any adjust- ments while the engine is running, except where speci- fied in operator’s manual.

Run the engine completely dry of gasoline before tipping snowthrower.

Figure 5-1

Shift Rod

If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to Figure 5-1 and adjust the shift rod as follows:

1.Looking underneath the handle panel, note which of the three holes in the shift lever the ferrule is inserted into. Also note the direction of insertion. Then remove the internal cotter pin and flat washer from the ferrule and withdraw the ferrule from the shift lever. See Figure 5-1.

2.Place shift lever in sixth (6) position or fastest forward speed.

3.Push shift rod and shift arm assembly down sharply, as far as it will go to put the drive into the fastest forward position.

4.As necessary, rotate the ferrule up or down the shift rod until the ferrule lines up with the hole from which it was earlier removed. See Figure 5-1.

5.From the direction noted earlier, insert the ferrule into the proper hole.

6.Reinstall the washer and the internal cotter pin.

Drive Control

WARNING: Run the engine com- pletely dry of gasoline before tipping snowthrower.

Refer to the Final Adjustment section of the Set-Up instructions to adjust the drive control. To further check the adjustment, proceed as follows:

1.Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on the auger housing.

2.Remove the frame cover underneath the snow thrower by removing the self-tapping screws. See Figure 5-2.

3.With the wheel drive control released, check if there is clearance between friction wheel and drive plate in all positions of the shift lever. See Figure 5-3.

Figure 5-2

Friction

Wheel

Drive

Axle Supp.

Plate

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Opening

Figure 5-3

4.With the drive control lever engaged, check if the friction wheel solidly contacts the drive plate. See Figure 5-3. If not, adjust as follows:

a.Loosen the jam nut on the drive cable and thread the cable in or out as necessary.

b.Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached.

5.Reassemble the frame cover.

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Contents 06/25/08 Two-Stage Snow Thrower769-04179 Customer Support Table of ContentsFinding and Recording Model Number Do not use the engine’s electric starter in the rain Safety SymbolsThere are rotating blades inside Your Responsibility Restrict the usePreparation Safe Operation PracticesTraining Your ResponsibilityDo not modify engine Maintenance & StorageOperation Average Useful LifeLoose Parts Setting Up Your Snow ThrowerItems Required For Assembly Assembling HandleAttaching the Chute Assembly Attaching the Shift RodFinal Adjustments Lamp WiringClean-Out Tool Drift Cutters If EquippedTire Pressure Pneumatic Tires Check the adjustment of the auger control as followsSkid Shoes AugerOperating Your Snow Thrower Know Your Snow Thrower$26% #/.42 To Engage Drive Gas & Oil Fill-UpStopping The Engine To Engage AugersGeneral Recommendations Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenanceOperating Tips If possible, remove snow immediately after it fallsShift Rod AdjustmentsMaking Drive ControlSee Figure Adjust skid shoes as follows Chute AssemblyChute Bracket Adjustment Auger ControlReplacing Belts Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerLubrication Auger Belt Remove LoosenDrive Belt Pulley SlotSecure with the cupped washer and hex bolt removed earlier Using a 3/4 wrench, hold the hex shaftChanging Friction Wheel Rubber Friction WheelOff-Season Storage Trouble Shooting Problem Cause RemedyWarranty 05.28.08For parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on 6919 La page 2 pour ce qui concerne les pièces et/ou accessoires Parts List Pièces DétachéesAdressez-vous au «Service après-vente» 305-342 cc Torque to 21 ft./lbs. maximum618-04514 Worm Gear Box Ass’y w/ grease fitting Part RÉF Pièce Description Ground Plug into alternator Lead wire under fuel tankGround wire to engine Plug into alternatorPage 41, pas de 1/2 po x 36 maillons Part RÉF Pièce Description For parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on Page Pas couvre ne limitée garantie Cette GarantieGarantie cette de Com.mtdcanadaSolution Causes Problème DépannageAccompagne qui moteur du d’utilisation notice la dans PropreUse Jours, 30 de plus pendant entreposé être doit moteur le Si’essieu de EntretienFrottement de Roue ’entraînement Courroie ’enlevez Courroies les de RemplacementÉloignez Tarière la de d’entraînement CourroieVitesse de ment LubrificationRoues ’engrenageRéglages Roues Des l’entraînement de CommandeVitesses de levier du Tige Toucher Général d’ordre Recommandations’utilisation Conseils Les de Évitez .65C 150F dépasserGoulotte la de dégagement de Outil ’huile et d’essence PleinsFaites Ne Goulotte la de direction Roues des d’orientation CommandeGoulotte la de Commande Fonctions 2 àSouffleuse la de Commandes Pneuma Bandages pneus des Pression Tarière la de CommandeTiques Goulotte la de dégagement de Outil Pas«Réglages» Vitesses de levier du tige la de InstallationGoulotte la de Installation Bien passe qu’il ce jusqu’à raccord le sur Tapez’assemblage pour requis Articles Goulotte la de manivelle la de MontageGuidon du Montage Cisaillement de BoulonsMoyenne utile vie de Durée Remisage et EntretienResponsabilité Votre Gaz de émissions les concernant AvisVotre PréparationFormation ’essence de ManipulationSécurité de Symboles Machine la d’utiliserModèle de numéro le trouver Pour Vente-après ServiceVente-après service au d’abord adresser vous sans Matières des Table’UTILISATION Notice 04179-769

769-04179 specifications

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