MTD 6DE manual Making Adjustments, Chute Bracket Adjustment

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SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

Drive Control

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.

If any of the above tests failed, the drive cable is in need of adjustment. refer to the figure at the right and proceed as follows:

Loosen the hex jam nut on the auger control cable “Z” fitting and rotate the coupling end of the cable downward to provide more slack or upward to take up slack. See Figure 3.

Retighten the hex jam nut and repeat all three tests to verify proper adjustment has been achieved.

Skid Shoes

The space between the skid shoes and the ground can be adjusted. See Figure 4.

For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid shoes higher on the auger housing.

Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared is uneven, such as a gravel driveway.

CAUTION: Loose gravel can be picked up and thrown by the auger, causing injury to the operator and bystanders and/or damage to the snow thrower and surrounding property.

Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage bolts. Move skid shoes to desired position.

Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes. Retighten nuts and bolts securely.

Chute Bracket Adjustment

If the spiral at the bottom of the chute directional control is not fully engaging with the chute assembly, the chute bracket can be adjusted. To do so, loosen the two nuts which secure the chute bracket and reposition it slightly before retightening the nuts. See Figure 5.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Training Important Safe Operation PracticesPreparation Operation Maintenance & StorageDo not modify engine Your ResponsibilitySecuring the Handle Assembling Your Snow ThrowerTire Pressure Attaching the Chute Assembly and Directional ControlKnow Your Snow Thrower Chute Assembly Clean-Out ToolAuger Control Drive ControlBefore Starting Gas & Oil Fill-Up Operating Your Snow ThrowerStarting The Engine Recoil StarterTo Engage Drive Stopping The EngineTo Engage Augers Auger Control TestOperating Tips Chute Clean-Out ToolDrift Cutters on models so equipped Drift Cutter KitChute Bracket Adjustment Making AdjustmentsTire Pressure Lubrication EngineShave Plate and Skid Shoes Auger Belt Replacement Drive Belt Replacement Friction Wheel Removal OFF-SEASON Storage Trouble Possible Causes Corrective Action Trouble Shooting GuidePage Parts List Styles C & D 457 48 57 Styles C & D Styles C & D 634-04144 13 x 634-04151 MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for