Attaching Clutch Cables

•Thread the ferrule onto the shift rod, up or down the shift rod and align with the far hole on the narrow side of the shift lever assembly behind the handle panel. See Figure 10.

Auger	Flat	Shift Lever	Traction
Auger	Flat		Drive
Drive	Washer	Ferrule	Clutch
Clutch		Ferrule
Clutch
Hairpin
Clip
	Shift Rod
	Shift Arm	Flat	Hairpin
	Shift Arm	Washer	Clip
	Assembly		Clip
	Assembly

Figure 10

•Secure the ferrule to the shift arm assembly with the flat washer and hairpin clip.

(Boxed & Crated Unit) (Hardware D)

Z fittings with jam nuts might be already inserted in each control lever (on the handle panel) at the factory. To attach the cables to the Z fittings, proceed as follows:

NOTE: Two extra jam nuts are included in the hardware pack in the event either are lost during shipping.

•If Z fittings are not already attached, thread hex nuts onto the “Z” fittings and insert “Z” fitting into hole in clutch grips. See Figure 11.

Z Fitting

Hex Nut

Cable Should

Be Straight

Figure 11

•If Z fittings are already attached, thread the jam nuts all the way up each of the Z fittings, toward the handle panel.

•Make certain all cables are in the grooves of the cable roller guides in the lower rear of the unit, one on each side. Refer to Figure 9.

•Thread the coupling end of the cable onto the threaded portion of the Z fitting until the rubber bumper (located on the underside of the clutch lever) only lightly contacts the upper handle.

IMPORTANT: The cable should have very little slack, but should NOT be tight. An overtightened cable may prohibit the auger and drive from disengaging.

WARNING: Over-tightening the cable may prohibit the auger and drive from disengaging and compromise the safety of the snow thrower. Do NOT overtighten the cable.

•Once properly adjusted, tighten the jam nut against the coupling end of the cable to lock it in position.

NOTE: Refer to Auger Control Test in the Operation Section prior to operating your snow thrower. Read and follow all instructions carefully and perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly.

Attaching the Chute Assembly (Hardware F)

•Place chute assembly over chute opening, with the opening in the chute assembly facing the front of the unit.

•Place chute flange keepers beneath lip of chute assembly, with the flat side of chute flange keeper facing downward. See Figure 12.

•Insert hex bolt up through chute flange keeper and chute assembly and secure with hex lock nut. After assembling all three chute flange keepers, tighten all nuts and bolts securely. Do not overtighten.

Chute Assembly

Hex Bolt

Hex Lock Nut

Chute Flange

Keeper

Figure 12

NOTE: Lock nuts cannot be threaded onto a bolt by hand. Tighten with two 7/16” or adjustable wrenches.

614E specifications

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MTD 614E manual Attaching Clutch Cables, Attaching the Chute Assembly Hardware F

Models: 614E