MTD 611 manual Final Assembly and Adjustments, Auger Drive Clutch, Adjusting the Skid Shoes

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Cup Crown

Side Side

Left

Handle Cupped

Washer (N)

Hex Nut

Eyebolt

(D)

2” of

Hex Nut

Threads

(D)

Figure 14

“Z” Fitting

Cable

Hex Bolt

 

Figure 15

FINAL ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

Auger Drive Clutch

To check the adjustment of the auger drive clutch, push forward on the left hand clutch grip (depress the rubber bumper). There should be slack in the cable. Release the clutch grip. The cable should be straight. Make certain you can depress the auger drive clutch grip against the left handle completely.

If necessary, loosen the hex lock nut and thread the cable in (for less slack) or out (for more slack) as necessary. Refer to Figure 15. Recheck the adjustment.

Tighten the lock nut against the cable when correct adjustment is reached.

Traction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever Adjustment

To check the adjustment of the traction drive clutch and shift lever, move the shift lever all the way forward to sixth (6) position. With the traction drive lever released, push the snow thrower forward. The unit should move forward freely. Then engage the traction drive clutch grip. The wheels should stop turning.

Now release the traction drive clutch grip, and push the unit again. Move the shift lever back to the fast reverse position, then all the way forward again. There should be no resistance in the shift lever, and the and the wheels should keep turning

If you have resistance when moving the shift lever or the wheels stop when they should not, loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable and unthread the cable one turn. If the wheels do not stop when you engage the traction drive clutch grip, loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable and thread the cable in one turn. Recheck the adjustment and repeat as necessary. Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached.

NOTE: If you are uncertain that you have reached the correct adjustment, refer to the Adjustment section.

ADJUSTING THE SKID SHOES

The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted.

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

Skid

Low Position

High Position

Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared is uneven. See Figure 16.

Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts

Shoe Hex Nuts Carriage Bolts

Figure 16

and carriage bolts and moving 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.

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Contents Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully MTD Products INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OhioPreparation Important Safe Operation PracticesTraining OperationMaintenance and Storage Finding Your Model Number Calling Customer SupportContents of Hardware Pack Unpacking Assembly InstructionsTools Required for Assembly Loose Parts in Carton See FigureAttaching the Handles Hardware a Attaching the Clutch GripsAttaching Speed Selector Plate and Shift Lever Hardware D Attaching the Handle PanelAttaching the Clutch Cables Attaching the Chute Assembly Hardware F Attaching the Chute Crank Hardware GAdjusting the Skid Shoes Final Assembly and AdjustmentsTraction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever Adjustment Auger Drive ClutchControls Electric Starter OperationBefore Starting GAS and OIL FILL-UPTo Engage Augers To Stop EngineTo Engage Drive Operating TipsAdjustments Maintenance LubricationBelt Removal and Replacement Auger Belts Drive Belt Changing the Friction Wheel RubberOFF-SEASON Storage Trouble Shooting Guide Model Part Description QTY Model Wheel Assembly Part Description QTY 736-0331 Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for