MTD E642F, E662E, E602E, E614E Attaching Clutch Cables, ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY Hardware B

Models: E614E E602E E642F E662E

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ATTACHING CLUTCH CABLES

ATTACHING CLUTCH CABLES

1.Thread the hex jam nuts all the way up the threaded portion of the “Z” ends.

2.Make certain all cables are in the grooves of the cable roller guides. The roller guides are located in the lower rear of the unit. Lift the clutch grip in the raised (up) position.

3.Thread the cable onto the threaded portion of the “Z” end until there is no slack in the cable, but the cable is NOT tight. Do not overtighten cable. See Figure 13.

WARNING: If cable is tightened so there is tension on the cable with the clutch grip released, the safety features of the snow thrower may be overridden.

“Z” End

Hex Jam

Nut

Cable is

Straight ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY (Hardware B)

Figure 13

4.When correct adjustment is reached, tighten the hex nut against the cable to lock it in position.

ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY (Hardware B)

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

2.Place chute flange keepers beneath lip of chute assembly, flat side down.

3.Insert hex bolt up through chute flange keeper and chute assembly as shown in Figure 14. Secure with hex lock nut.

4.After assembling all three chute flange keepers, tighten all nuts and bolts securely, then back off 1/4 turn to allow easier movement.

Chute

Assembly

Hex Bolt

Hex Lock Nut

Chute Flange

Keeper

Figure 14

ATTACHING THE CHUTE CRANK (Hardware C)

1.Insert hex bolt through the upper chute crank bracket (located on the chute crank).

See Figure 15.

Lock Washer

Hex Nut

Hex Bolt

Upper Chute

Crank Bracket

Figure 15

2.Place the hex bolt into the hole provided in the left handle. Secure with lock washer and hex nut. Do not tighten at this point.

3.Loosen the carriage bolts and hex lock nuts which secure the lower chute crank bracket to the extension on the left side of the chute assembly. See Figure 16.

Carriage Bolts

Hex Lock Nuts

Lower

Chute

Crank

Bracket

Figure 16

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MTD E642F, E662E Attaching Clutch Cables, ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY Hardware B, ATTACHING THE CHUTE CRANK Hardware C