MTD 769-03250 warranty Making Adjustments, Shift Cable, Drive Control, Chute Assembly optional

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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.

Auger Control

Refer to Auger Control Test on Page 11 to adjust the auger control.

Shift Cable

If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to the figures to the right 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 5-3.

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

4.Retighten the hex nut.

Drive Control

When the drive control is released and in the disen- gaged “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 5-4.

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

7.Retighten the lower hex nut.

Chute Assembly (optional)

The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by chang- ing the angle of the chute assembly. To do so:

1.Stop the engine by removing the ignition key and loosen the plastic wing knob found on the left side of the chute assembly.

2.Pivot the chute upward or downward before retight- ening the wing knob. See Figure 5-5.

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Contents 769-03250 06/06/07Table of Contents Finding and Recording Model NumberCustomer Support Chute Clean-out Tool Your Responsibility Restrict the useSafe Operation Practices TrainingPreparation Your ResponsibilityMaintenance & Storage OperationDo not modify engine Average Useful LifeSetting Up Your Snow Thrower Housing Lamp Wiring Harness If equippedBehind handles until all moving Parts have stopped before unOperating Your Snow Thrower Know Your Snow Thrower$26% #/.42 Gas & Oil Fill-Up Stopping The EngineElectric Starter on certain models To Engage Drive To Engage AugersRecoil Starter Auger Control TestMaking Adjustments Chute Assembly optionalShift Cable Drive ControlChute Bracket Adjustment Tire PressureProperty Maintaining Your Snow Thrower EngineLubrication Shave Plate and Skid ShoesAuger Belt Replacement Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. See FigureUnhook the support bracket spring from the frame Drive Belt Replacement Remove and replace belt in the reverse orderFriction Wheel Removal Remove the rubber ring from between the platesOff-Season Storage Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rustTrouble Shooting Problem Cause RemedyYear Limited Warranty WarrantyAuger Housing COMPONENTS/COMPOSANTS DU Logement DES Tarières Manual Chute Control Part Description RÉF Pièce Optional/en option Part Description RÉF Pièce 30 in/po Remarque Lhabitacle peut être légèrement différentPart Description RÉF Pièce 31AE6GKF500 Part For parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on For parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on Page Garantie Propriétaire du l’intention àSolution Causes Problème DépannagePropre et SouffleuseCarburant le Videz Gaz ’entretien Régime De courroie la de Remplacement TransmissionTarières ’entretien RégimePatins et plate Lame LubrificationMoteur Réglages GoulotteLa de support du Ajustement PatinsTransmission la de Commande Option en GoulotteVitesses de changement de Câble Avertissement Lanceur à Démarreur’huile et d’essence Pleins Modèles certains sur électrique DémarreurModèles Certains sur électrique DémarreurOption en tions Goulotte la de Commande Goulotte la de dégagement de OutilContact de Clé 33/-3.42! ,!.$% $%.!--#Souffleuse la de Commandes Goulotte la dégager De d’essayer avant immobiliséesSoient se pièces les toutes que Ce jusqu’à guidon le derrièreMontage de Instructions Remisage et Entretien Responsabilité VotreMoyenne utile vie de Durée Gaz de émissions les concernant AvisUtilisation PréparationFormation Responsabilité VotreSécurité de Étiquettes Est goulotte la de dégagement de outil UnVente-après Service Modèle de numéro le trouver PourMatières des Table ’utilisation La voir détachées PiècesAU Vente Aprés Service LE Appelez 03250-769