Hex Nuts (D)

 

Carriage

 

Bolts (E)

Lock Washers (C)

 

Figure 8

Speed

Shift Lever

Selector

Self-Tapping

Plate

 

Screw (F)

Hex

Bolts (G)

Shift Lever

Spring

Hex Lock

Nuts (H)

Figure 9

“Z” Fitting

(R)

Hex

Nut

(J)

Figure 10

ATTACHING THE HANDLE PANEL

(Hardware C)

Position the handle panel between handles. Insert carriage bolts (E) and secure with lock washers (C) and hex nuts (D). See Figure 8.

ATTACHING SPEED SELECTOR PLATE AND SHIFT LEVER (Hardware D)

1.Assemble the speed selector plate to the outside of the handles as shown in Figure 9. The speed selector plate should not be assembled between the handles and the engine. Secure using four self-tapping screws

(F).

2.Insert the shift lever through slot in the speed selector plate.

NOTE: The bend in the lever should be towards the operator. Secure shift lever to the shift lever spring using two hex bolts (G) and hex lock nuts

(H). Tighten both bolts finger tight. At this point the shift lever and shift lever spring are not against each other. As you tighten the bolts and nuts with two 7/16" wrenches they will pull together. See Figure 9.

3.Tighten all hardware assembled to this point.

CLUTCH GRIPS MUST MOVE FREELY.

ATTACHING THE CLUTCH CABLES

(Hardware E)

1.Thread hex nuts (J) onto the “Z” fittings (R) (see inset, Figure 10). Insert “Z” fitting into hole in clutch grips.

2.Route the left cable between engine and speed selector plate and then between handle panel and clutch lever pivot rod before threading onto the left “Z” fitting. Assemble the right cable using the same route.

3.Correct adjustment on cables is minimal slack but not tight. Tighten hex nuts when adjustment is correct.

NOTE: If the right hand lockout cable is not adjusted correctly, the wheels will tend to turn. If the left hand lockout cable is not adjusted correctly, the augers will not stop rotating.

WARNING: There must not be any tension on either clutch cable with the drive or auger clutch grip in the disengaged (up) position. These clutches are a safety feature, and their function can be overridden if there is tension on either cable with the clutches disengaged.

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MTD 611 Attaching the Handle Panel, Attaching Speed Selector Plate and Shift Lever Hardware D, Attaching the Clutch Cables