MTD E740F - Manual (Page 13)

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SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: NEVER attempt to make any
adjustments while the engine is running,
except where specified in the operator’s
manual.
Auger Control Adjustment
Refer to the information found under Final Adjust-
ments in the Assembly Section to adjust the auger
control.
Traction Control Adjustment
Refer to the information found under Final Adjustment
in the Assembly Section to adjust the traction control. If
you are uncertain that you have reached the correct
adjustment, proceed as follows:
WARNING: Drain the gasoline out of the
snow thrower’s tank, or place a piece of
plastic film under the gas cap to avoid
spillage BEFORE making the adjustment.
• Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on
the auger housing.
• Remove the frame cover underneath the snow
thrower by removing the six self-tapping screws.
• With the traction control released, there must be
clearance between the friction wheel and the drive
plate in all positions of the shift lever.
• With the traction control engaged, the friction wheel
must contact the drive plate. See Figure 14.
Figure 14
If adjustment is necessary:
• Loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable.
Adjust the cable as necessary. Refer to Figure 8.
• Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when
correct adjustment is reached.
• Reassemble the frame cover.
Chute Directional Control And Support
Bracket Adjustment
If the spiral at the base of the chute directional control is
not fully engaging with the notches in the lower chute
assembly, the support bracket can be adjusted inward
or outward as follows:
• Loosen, but do NOT remove the two hex nuts
which secure the chute directional control support
bracket to the snow thrower housing.
See Figure 15.
Figure 15
• Adjust the support bracket inward or outward so
that the spiral is fully engaged in the notches on the
chute before retightening the hex nuts.
Shift Rod Adjustment
To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows:
• Remove the hairpin clip and slide the shift rod
connector up, to separate the upper shift rod from
the lower shift rod. See Figure 16.
Figure 16
Drive
Cable
Pivot Rod
Drive
Friction Wheel
Rubber
Gear Shaft
Plate
Spiral
Support
Bracket
Hex Nuts
Hairpin
Clip
Flat
Washer
Ferrule
Shift Arm
Assembly Flat
Washer
Hairpin
Clip
Shift Rod