MTD E662H, E664F, E6A4E, E644E, E642E manual Triangle Metal Tab

3.Insert curved end of the Z fitting into the top hole in the triangular metal tab on the auger control grip. See Figure 5.

Triangle

Metal Tab

Auger Control

Grip

“Z” Fitting

Figure 5

4.Place the auger control grip on top of the left handle. The triangular metal tab must be between the handle and the grip bracket. See Figure 6.

Triangle

Metal Tab

5.Secure with hex bolt, spacer and lock nut. See Figure 6. (Do not overtighten this bolt as it will prevent the grips from automatically returning to their upright position.)

6.Repeat process for the right side Traction Drive Control Grip.

7.Lay handle assembly behind snow thrower. See Figure 7.

Hex Bolt

Lock Washer

Figure 7

8.Insert a hex bolt and lock washer through the lower hole on the bottom of the handle. See Figure 7.

9.Hold the handle assembly up to the bottom of the snow thrower frame and thread the hex bolt into the lower hole in snow thrower frame. Do not tighten at this time. See Figure 8.

Auger Control Grip

Left Clutch Grip Bracket

Handle

Hex Lock Nut

Spacer

Hex

Screw

Handle

Panel

“Z” Fitting

Figure 6

Figure 8

10.Repeat process on the other side.

11.Raise the handle assembly into the upright position and align the top holes in the handles with the top holes in the snow thrower frame. Attach using hex bolts, lock washers and saddles. (Curve in saddle must match the curve in the handle.) See Figure 9 and Figure 10.

12.Tighten four carriage bolts and nuts used to attach the handle panel to the right and left handles in step 1.

13.Tighten all hardware used to attach the handle assembly to the snow thrower frame.

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