MTD 31AE633E401 manual Chute Assembly, Auger Control, Skid Shoe, Traction Control, Shift Rod

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SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

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

Chute Assembly

The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by changing the angle of the chute assembly. Refer to Chute Tilt Control on page 10.

•Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached.

•Reassemble the frame cover.

NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be certain to remove it before operating the snow thrower.

Auger Control

Refer to details on page 7 to adjust the auger control.

Skid Shoe

The space between shave plate and ground can be adjusted by raising or lowering the skid shoes. Refer to Skid Shoe Adjustment on page 8.

Traction Control

Refer to Final Adjustments on page 7 to adjust traction control. If you are want to check further for correct adjustment, proceed as follows:

WARNING: Drain the gasoline out of your snow thrower’s engine, place a piece of plastic film under the gas cap to avoid spillage before beginning to perform this adjustment.

•Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on the auger housing.

•Remove the frame cover underneath the snow thrower by removing six self-tapping screws.

•With the traction control released, there must be clearance between the friction wheel and the drive plate in all positions of the shift lever.

•With the traction control engaged, the friction wheel must contact the drive plate. See Figure 14.

Friction

Wheel

Gear Shaft

Drive

Plate

Figure 14

If adjustment is necessary:

•Loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable and thread the cable in or out as necessary.

Shift Rod

To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows.

•Remove the hairpin clip and slide the connector up to separate the upper shift rod from the lower shift rod. See Figure 15.

Shift Lever

Ferrule

Connector

Hairpin

Clip

Upper Shift Rod

Shift Arm

Lower Shift Rod

Figure 15

•Place shift lever in sixth (6) position.

•Rotate the shift arm counterclockwise (from the operator’s position) as far as it will go.

•Thread the upper shift rod downward until the elbow on its lower end aligns with the hole found in the lower shift rod.

•Reconnect the upper shift rod to the lower shift rod by reinserting the cotter pin removed earlier and sliding the connector back down into place.

IMPORTANT: Check for correct adjustment of the shift rod as instructed on page 7, before operating the snow thrower.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices TrainingPreparation OperationMaintenance And Storage Your ResponsibilityAssembling Your Snow Thrower UnpackingLoose Parts Assembling HandleAttaching Chute Directional Control Model E633EFinal Adjustments Model 663HChute Directional Control Support Bracket Traction Control and Shift LeverSkid Shoe Tire Pressure Pneumatic Tires Know Your Snow Thrower Operating Your Snow Thrower Before StartingGas and Oil Fill-Up To Start EngineTo Stop Engine To Engage DriveTo Engage Augers Operating TipsChute Assembly Auger ControlSkid Shoe Traction ControlMaintaining Your Snow Thrower Drive WheelsLubrication Service Belt Removal and ReplacementShave Plate and Skid Shoes Housing Spring Changing Friction Wheel RubberDrive Belt AugerAugers EngineTroubleshooting Problem Cause RemedyParts List for Models E633 and E663 Models E633 and E663 Part DescriptionDrive Clutch Cable Part Description Ref. No Models E633 and E663 Ref. No Part Description Ref. No Part DescriptionModel E633 Ref. No. Part No Part DescriptionModel E663 Model E633 Model E663 MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for
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