MTD 31AE663H401 manual Assembling Your Snow Thrower, Unpacking, Loose Parts, Assembling Handle

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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER

Unpacking

•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.

•Roll unit out of crate.

•Check crate thoroughly for loose parts before discarding.

Loose Parts

•The snow thrower is shipped with following loose parts in the carton. See Figure 1 for illustration, description of item and part number. Please remove all loose parts from the carton before discarding it.

Shear Bolts (710-0890A)

Hex Lock Nuts (712-0429)

Figure 1

•Please note that these are replacement hardware and not meant for initial assembly of the equipment. If the snow thrower hits a foreign object or ice jam, the bolts, securing the auger shaft, may shear. Use these two shear bolts and nuts as replacement then. Store these in a safe place until needed.

IMPORTANT: NEVER replace the auger shear bolts with standard hex bolts. Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components from standard hex bolts will not be covered by your snow thrower’s warranty.

Assembling Handle

NOTE: Reference to the left or right side of the snow thrower in this manual is observed from the operator’s position.

IMPORTANT: Make any final adjustments as instructed later on in this section before operating your snow thrower. Failure to follow the instructions may cause damage to the snowthrower.

•Remove the lower plastic wing nut, cupped washer and carriage bolt from each side of the lower handle. See Figure 2.

NOTE: On model 633E, remove the lower wing nut and hardware from the right side of the handle only. The wing nut for the left side is in place on the chute directional control.

Raise handle this way

2

Remove these hardware

1

Figure 2

•One end of the chute directional control may be attached to the lower handle with cable ties for shipping purposes. If so, cut the cable ties and free the loose end of the chute directional control.

•Raise the upper handle assembly in the direction shown in Figure 2. Make sure that the upper handle locks into position over the lower handle.

Upper

Carriage Handle

Bolt

Tighten these wing nuts

Wing

Nut

Cupped

Washer

Lower

Handle

Figure 3

•Look at lower rear of snow thrower frame to be sure all cables are aligned with cable roller guides.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Training Important Safe Operation PracticesPreparation OperationYour Responsibility Maintenance And StorageUnpacking Assembling Your Snow ThrowerLoose Parts Assembling HandleModel E633E Attaching Chute Directional ControlModel 663H Final AdjustmentsChute Directional Control Support Bracket Traction Control and Shift LeverTire Pressure Pneumatic Tires Skid ShoeKnow Your Snow Thrower Before Starting Operating Your Snow ThrowerGas and Oil Fill-Up To Start EngineTo Engage Drive To Stop EngineTo Engage Augers Operating TipsAuger Control Chute AssemblySkid Shoe Traction ControlLubrication Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerDrive Wheels Shave Plate and Skid Shoes ServiceBelt Removal and Replacement Changing Friction Wheel Rubber Housing SpringDrive Belt AugerEngine AugersProblem Cause Remedy TroubleshootingParts List for Models E633 and E663 Part Description Models E633 and E663Drive Clutch Cable Part Description Ref. No Models E633 and E663 Ref. No Part Description Ref. No Part DescriptionRef. No. Part No Part Description Model E633Model E663 Model E633 Model E663 MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for
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