MTD E662E - Manual (Page 10)

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6. Check to make sure all nuts and bolts on the
control panel and all four bolts which secure the
handles to the frame are tight.
LAMP WIRING (If Equipped)
Figure 17
1. Wrap the wire from the lamp down the right
handle until the wire can be plugged into the
alternator lead wire under the fuel tank. See
Figure 17. Be sure lamp wire does not interfere
with the movement of any controls or cables.
IMPORTANT: After attaching the shift rod and
clutch cables, check the adjustments as instructed,
and make any final adjustments necessary before
operating your snow thrower. Failure to follow the
instructions may cause damage to the snow thrower.
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
Auger Control Clutch
1. To check the adjustment of the auger control
clutch, push forward on the left hand clutch grip
depressing the rubber bumper under the clutch
grip. There should be slack in the cable.
2. Release the clutch grip. The cable should be
straight. Make certain you can depress the auger
control clutch grip against the left handle
completely.
3. If necessary, loosen the hex jam nut and thread
the cable in (for less slack) or out (for more slack)
as necessary. Refer to Figure 12. Recheck the
adjustment. Tighten the jam nut against the cable
when correct adjustment is reached.
Traction Control Clutch and Shift Lever
Adjustment
To check the adjustment of the traction control clutch
and shift lever:
1. Move the shift lever all the way to the highest
speed. With the traction control lever released,
push the snow thrower forward. The unit should
roll forward.
2. Then engage the traction control clutch grip. The
wheels should stop turning.
3. Now release the traction control clutch grip, and
push the unit again. Move the shift lever back to
the fast reverse position, then all the way forward
again. There should be no resistance in the shift
lever, and the wheels should keep turning.
4. If you have resistance when moving the shift lever
or the wheels stop when they should not, loosen
the jam nut on the traction control cable and
unthread the cable one turn. If the wheels do not
stop when you engage the traction control clutch
grip, loosen the jam nut on the traction control
cable and thread the cable in one turn. Recheck
the adjustment and repeat as necessary.
5. Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when
correct adjustment is reached.
NOTE: If you are uncertain that you have reached
the correct adjustment, refer to SECTION 8:
ADJUSTMENTS.
Adjusting The Skid Shoes
The space between the shave plate and the ground
can be adjusted by adjusting the skid shoes.
1. Place skid shoes in the low position to remove
snow close to the ground. Place skid shoes in a
higher position to remove snow from uneven
ground. See Figure 18.
2. Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts
and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to
desired position. Make certain the entire bottom
surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid
uneven wear on the skid shoes. Retighten nuts
and bolts securely.
Figure 18
WARNING: It is not recommended that
you operate this snow thrower on gravel
as loose gravel can be easily picked up
and thrown by the auger causing an
injury and/or damage to the snow
thrower.
Lamp Wire
Alternator
Lead
Right Handle
Skid
Shoe Hex Nuts
Carriage
Bolts
Low Position
High Position