MTD 769-04210 warranty Making Adjustments, Shift Cable, Chute Control, Drive Control & Shift Lever

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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.

Figure 5-1

Figure 5-2

Figure 5-3

Shift Cable

If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to the figure to the left and adjust the shift cable as follows:

1.Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position.

2.Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. See Figure 5-1.

3.Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable.

4.Retighten the hex nut.

5.Check for correct adjustment before operating the snow thrower.

Chute Control

Once a season or every 25 hours of operation, whichever is earlier, check whether the four-way chute control™ cables have slackened. If the chute does not rotate fully, the chute control cables will have to be adjusted.

To adjust these cables, proceed as follows:

1.To tighten cable, loosen the top nut and tighten the bottom nut on the cable.

2.Adjust equally on both sides by working on both cables. See Figure 5-2.

Drive Control & Shift Lever

When the drive control is released and in the disengaged “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.

2.Engage the drive control and gently attempt to push the snow thrower forward. The wheels should not turn. The unit should not roll freely.

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:

5.Loosen the lower hex nut on the drive cable bracket. See Figure 5-3.

6.Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or downward to increase cable tension).

7.Retighten the lower hex nut.

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

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Contents Two-Stage Snow Thrower Ottawa Street South, KITCHENER, Ontario N2G 4J1769-04210 07/09/08Table of Contents Finding and Recording Model NumberCustomer Support Safety Symbols There are rotating blades insideDo not use the engine’s electric starter in the rain Your Responsibility Restrict the useSafe Operation Practices TrainingPreparation Your ResponsibilityMaintenance & Storage OperationDo not modify engine Average Useful LifeSetting Up Your Snow Thrower Clean-Out Tool Lamp Wiring Harness If equippedShear Pin Storage optional Drift Cutters If EquippedOperating Your Snow Thrower Know Your Snow Thrower$26% #/.42 Gas & Oil Fill-Up Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Engines with Starter Handle non-electric startTo Engage Drive To Engage AugersAuger Control Test Making Adjustments Shift CableChute Control Drive Control & Shift LeverYou can also check the adjustment as follows Space between the skid shoes and the ground can be adjustedTo adjust the skid shoes To adjust the auger control, refer toMaintaining Your Snow Thrower EngineLubrication AugersAuger Belt Replacement Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. See FigureUnhook the support bracket spring from the frame Drive Belt Replacement Friction Wheel InspectionRemove and replace belt in the reverse order To inspect the friction wheel, proceed as followsTrouble Shooting Problem Cause RemedyWarranty 05.28.08Auger Housing COMPONENTS/COMPOSANTS DU Logement DES Tarières Optional/en option 42CPart RÉF Pièce Description 30 in/po Remarque Lhabitacle peut être légèrement différent 5952Part Description RÉF Pièce 31AE6GKF500 Parts List Pièces Détachées For parts and/or accessories refer to customer support onAdressez-vous au «Service après-vente» La page 2 pour ce qui concerne les pièces et/ou accessoiresManual Chute Control Way Chute Control with tall chutePart RÉF Pièce Description Page Page Garantie SituationCom.mtdcanada Client du disposition la à exclusif recoursSolution Causes Problème DépannageRemisage de Instructions PropreSouffleuse Transmission de courroie la de Remplacement SouffleuseVis la REMARQUEréinstaller de PAS N’oubliez La de courroie la de Remplacement Patins et plate LameTarière TarièresRéglages Et transmission la de Commande Goulotte la de CommandeVitesses de levier Vitesses de changement de CâbleMoteur du Arrêt Moteur du marche en Mise ’huile et d’essence PleinsÉlectrique Faites NeFonctions 4 à goulotte la de Commande Roues des d’orientation CommandePhare Goulotte la de dégagement de OutilSouffleuse la de Commandes AmorçeurExplosif sont peurs Va les et inflammable La sur consignesPhare du câblage de Faisceau Pneus des PressionOption en cisaillement De goupille la de Remisage Échéant cas leCette Remarque Les RemarqueRemisage et Entretien Responsabilité VotreMoyenne utile vie de Durée Gaz de émissions les concernant AvisPréparation FormationVotre ’essence de ManipulationSécurité de Symboles Machine la d’utiliserVente-après Service Modèle de numéro le trouver PourMatières des Table ’utilisation La voir détachées PiècesPhases deux neige à Souffleuse 4J1 N2G Ontario KITCHENER, South, Street Ottawa04210-769