MTD 614E manual Assembling Your Snow Thrower, Unpacking, Loose Parts Boxed Unit, Crate

SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER

NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position. The “operator’s position” is defined as standing directly behind the snow thrower, facing the handle panel.

NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Snow thrower features vary by model. Not all features discussed in this manual are applicable to all snow thrower models.

Unpacking

Crate

•Remove screws from the top sides and ends of the shipping crate.

•Set panel aside to avoid tire punctures or personal injury.

•Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit.

•Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., Operator’s Manual, etc).

•Roll unit out of crate.

Box

•Remove staples or break glue on top flaps of the carton. Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.).

•Cut corners of the carton and lay ends down flat. Remove packing material.

•Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for loose parts before discarding.

Loose Parts (Crated Unit)

The augers are secured to the auger shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the bolts may shear. Two replacement shear bolts and nuts are provided for your convenience. Store in a safe place until needed. See Figure 1.

Shear Bolts	Hex Lock
	Nuts

Figure 1

Loose Parts (Boxed Unit)

Listed below are the parts of the snow thrower packed loose with units that come unassembled in a box. You will need these parts along with hardware from the hardware pack, illustrated on the previous page, to assemble the equipment. Identify the loose parts before proceeding to assemble. See Figure 2.

	Handle Panel
Auger Control
	Traction Control
	Right Clutch
	Bracket
	Left Clutch
	Bracket
	Shift Rod
Left Handle
	Right Handle
	Extension
	Cord*
Discharge	Chute Directional
Chute	Control

Figure 2

1.Right and Left Handles

2.Handle Panel Assembly

3.Right and Left Clutch Brackets

4.Discharge Chute

5.Chute Directional Control

6.Shift Rod

7.Auger and Traction Controls

8.Hardware Pack

9.Extension Cord (*If Equipped)

NOTE: Follow the Assembly instructions below per the packaging of your unit. So if your unit came in a box, proceed to page 7, Assembly (Boxed Unit).

Assembly (Crated Unit)

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

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