Yard Machines 152, 140 manual Raising the Upper Handle, Attaching the Control Cable

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RAISING THE UPPER HANDLE

1.Loosen the hand knob on each side of the handle. See Figure 4. Remove packing material (if any).

2.Squeeze the control handle against the upper handle. Hold it in this position as you raise the handle.

3.Pull the handle up into the operating position. Be certain not to pinch the cable.

4.Tighten the hand knobs.

3. Pull

4. Tighten

 

Hand

1. Loosen Hand

Knobs

Knobs

 

2.Squeeze Control Handle

Figure 4

ATTACHING THE CONTROL CABLE

“Z” End

Bottom

of Cable

Hole In

 

Control

 

Handle

 

Control

Plastic Fitting

Housing

 

Figure 5

1.The control cable may already be attached to the control handle. Complete steps two and three if cable is loose.

2.Route the control cable over the lower handle. Place the end of the cable into the lower hole in the control housing as shown in Figure 5. Push the plastic fitting until it locks into the control housing.

3.Lift the control handle up, and hook the “Z” end of the control cable into thebottom hole in the control handle, from the outside to the inside (some models use only one hole). If necessary, use a pair of pliers to pull up on the end of the cable to obtain slack in order to hook it into the control handle. Hold the “Z” fitting with the pliers, not the cable, to avoid damaging the cable. (See inset - Figure 5.)

NOTE: The upper hole in the control handle provides for adjustment in belt tension. If you have only one hole in the control handle, refer to Belt Tension Adjustment Section of this manual.

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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 SupportUnpacking Instructions SET- UP InstructionsItems Required for SET-UP Raising the Upper Handle Attaching the Control CableInstalling the Chute Crank Secure from the TOPSecure from the Underside Assembling the ChuteControls Fuel and OIL MixtureEngine Operating Controls Snow Thrower Operating Controls Operation Adjustments Shave Plate AdjustmentBelt Tension Adjustment Belt Replacement MaintenanceShave Plate Replacement EngineTrouble Shooting Guide OFF-SEASON StorageModel Nos E150 Model Nos E150 E152 Part Description QTY Model Nos Model Nos E150 Model Nos. E152 Screw-Hex Cap 751-0535-12 Hose-Fuel Part QTY Description Bracket Support Fuel Tank 741-0475 Bushing Plastic MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

140, 152 specifications

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