MTD 190-032-101 - Manual (Page 13)

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Adjustments
Making Adjustments
WARNING: Never attempt to make any
adjustments while the engine is running,
except where specified in the Operator’s
Manual. Place tractor on a firm and
level surface. Place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF)
position, set the parking brake, shut engine off, and
remove key to prevent unintended starting.
Lift Adjustment
If the lift index rod doesn’t latch securely or the pivot
release has too much slack in it, an adjustment can be
made as follows:
1. Loosen the upper hex nut a few turns, then tighten the
lower hex nut to shorten the cable length. See Figure 11–1.
2. Loosen the lower hex nut a few turns, then tighten the
upper hex nut to lengthen the cable. See Figure 11–1.
Lower Chute Crank
Support Bracket Adjustment
If the spiral at the base of the lower chute crank isn’t fully
engaging with the notches in the lower chute assembly,
the support bracket can be adjusted inward or outward as
follows:
1. Loosen, but do NOT remove the two hex nuts which
secure the support bracket to the snow thrower
housing. See Figure 11–2.
2. 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.
Skid Shoe Adjustment
The space between the shave plate and the ground can
be adjusted by repositioning the skid shoes found on
either side of the snow thrower’s auger housing. For close
snow removal, place skid shoes in the low position. Use
a middle or high position when the area to be cleared is
uneven.
IMPORTANT: It is NOT recommended that this snow
thrower be operated on a gravel surface, as loose stones
can be easily picked up and thrown by the machine. If
you must operate on a gravel surface, ALWAYS adjust the
skid shoes into the HIGH position to allow the shave plate
maximum clearance.
Adjust skid shoes as follows:
1. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the three hex nuts which
fasten the skid shoe to the auger housing.
See Figure 11–3.
2. Raise or lower the skid shoe to desired position.
NOTE: Make certain the entire base of both skid shoes
are against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid
shoes. When one side does wear out, the skid shoes are
reversible.
3. Retighten the hex nuts loosened earlier.
4. Repeat this adjustment on the skid shoe found on the
opposite side of the snow thrower.
Figure 11–1
Figure 11–2
Figure 11–3
Never attempt
to make any
adjustments while
the engine is running,
except where
specified in the
Operator’s Manual.
Place tractor on a
firm and level
surface. Place
the PTO in the
disengaged (OFF)
position, set the
parking brake,
shut engine off,
and remove key
to prevent
unintended starting.
WARNING
Skid Shoe
Hex Nut
Spiral
Hex Nuts
Support
Bracket
Hex Nuts
Lift Index Rod
Lift Cable