MTD Series 140 through E173 manual Shave plate, Belt tension

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SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments or repairs while the engine is running.

Shave plate

•To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place the unit on a level surface. See Figure 12. The wheels, shave plate and augers should all contact the level surface. Note that if the shave plate is adjusted too high, snow may blow under the housing. If the shave plate wears excessively, or the unit will not self-propel, the shave plate may be adjusted too low.

NOTE: On new units or units with a new shave plate installed, the augers may be slightly off the ground.

Belt tension

Periodic adjustment of the belt tension may be required due to normal stretch and wear on the belt. Adjust the belt tension, following instructions below, if the augers seem to hesitate while turning although engine maintains the same speed.

•The upper hole in the control handle provides adjustment for belt tension. To adjust, disconnect the “Z” end of control cable from the bottom hole in the control handle. See Figure 14 . Hook the cable into the upper hole in control handle as shown.

Upper

Hole

Clutch

Cable

Control

Housing

Augers

Shave Plate

Wheels

Figure 12

•To adjust, tip the snow thrower back so that it rests on the handle. Loosen the lock nuts and bolts which secure the shave plate to the housing. See Figure 13. Move the shave plate to desired position and retighten the nuts and bolts. Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened securely.

Nuts & Bolts

Figure 13

Figure 14

If additional adjustment is required, adjust the other end of the control cable at the idler bracket as described below.

•Remove the belt cover by removing five hex screws that hold it in place. See Figure 16.

•There are three adjustment holes provided in the idler bracket assembly. See Figure 15. To adjust, move the extension spring on the end of the clutch cable to the next higher adjustment position on the idler bracket assembly. Reassemble belt cover.

High Position

Middle Position

Idler

Bracket

Low Position

Spring on

End of Clutch

Auger Cable

Pulley

Figure 15

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Training Important Safe Operation PracticesOperation PreparationYour Responsibility Maintenance And StorageAssembling Your Snow Thrower Assembling the chute Installing chute crankPrimer Button Know Your Snow ThrowerOperating Your Snow Thrower Belt tension Shave plateReplacing belt ServiceReplacing shave plate EngineMaintenance General RecommendationsLubrication OFF-SEASON Storage Problem Cause Remedy Troubleshooting GuideParts List for Models 140 Through E173 Part Description Models 140 through E173Models 142, E152, E172 and E173 Models 140, 150, E150 and E151Models 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 for

Series 140 through E173 specifications

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