MTD 769-04164 Setting Up Your Snow Thrower, Skid Shoe, Auger Cable, Final Adjustments, Compressor

	Tire Pressure
	The proper inflation pressure is 20 psi. Check the tire
	pressure periodically and maintain equal pressure in both
Drive Cable	tires at all times. Excessive pressure (well above 20 psi)
	may cause the wheel (tire/rim) assembly to burst with
	sufficient force to cause serious injury. Do not over-inflate
	the tire. Use a manual pump or portable electric tire
	inflator to prevent over-inflation. NEVER USE AN AIR
	COMPRESSOR.

Cable Ties		Skid Shoe
	Auger Cable	The space between the shave plate and the ground
		can be adjusted. See Figure 7. For close snow removal,
		place skid shoes in the low position. When the area to
		be cleared is uneven, place skid shoes in the middle or
		high position. See Figure 5.
		1. Adjust skid shoes by loosening two hex nuts and
Figure 4		carriage bolts on each skid shoe, and moving the
		skid shoe to the desired position. See Figure 5.
		2. Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe
		is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the
		skid shoes.
		3. Tighten nuts and bolts securely.
		Auger Cable
		Periodic adjustment to the auger control cable may be
		required due to normal stretch and wear on the belt.
		Adjustment is needed if the augers seem to hesitate
		while turning, but the engine maintains speed, or
		continue turning with the auger control disengaged.
		1. Loosen the rear hex bolt on the cable adjustment
		bracket. See Figure 6.
		2. Slide the cable adjustment bracket backwards taking
		out the slack in the auger cable.
Figure 5		3. Retighten the rear hex bolt
		4. Start engine and verify auger control engages and
		disengages properly.

Final Adjustments

IMPORTANT: Check the adjustments as instructed and make any final adjustments necessary before operating the unit. Check all nuts and bolts for tightness.Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to unit.

Figure 6

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Setting Up

Your Snow

Thrower

WARNING

Do not over-tighten the cable. Over- tightening may prevent the auger from disengaging and compromise the safety of the snow thrower.

If auger continues to rotate with the control disengaged, shut off engine and readjust.

Never attempt to clean chute or make any adjustment while engine is running.

Over-inflating the tire with excessive pressure (well above 20 psi) may cause the tire/rim to burst with sufficient force to cause serious pressure.

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