MTD E662E - Manual (Page 9)

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Figure 12
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 13.
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.
Figure 13
ATTACHING THE CHUTE DIRECTIONAL
CONTROL (Hardware C)
1. Loosen the two hex nuts which secure the lower
chute directional control support bracket to the
snow thrower housing. See Figure 14.
Figure 14
2. Place one flat washer over the end of the chute
directional control, then insert the end of the
chute directional control into the hole in the
plastic bushing in the chute bracket. See Figure
15. Place the second flat washer on the chute
directional control, and secure with hairpin clip.
Figure 15
3. Thread one hex nut onto the eyebolt on the chute
directional control assembly until there is at least
two inches of threads showing between the nut
and the head of the eyebolt. See Figure 16.
Figure 16
4. Place the eyebolt into the hole located half way
up the left handle. Secure with cupped washer
(cupped side against the handle, see inset) See
Figure 16.
5. Adjust the chute directional control support
bracket (see figure 15) so that the spiral on the
chute directional control fully engages the teeth
on the chute assembly. Tighten the hex nuts on
the lower chute directional control bracket
securely. Tighten the hex nuts on the eyebolt.
“Z”
Hex
Nut
Cable is
Straight
Chute
Assembly
Hex Bolt
Hex Lock Nut
Chute Flange
Keeper
Carriage Bolts
Hex Lock Nuts
Chute
Directional
Control
Bracket
Hairpin Clip
Chute Directional
Control Bracket
Flat Washer Chute Directional
Control
Cup
Side Crown
Side
Left
Handle
Hex Nut
2” of
Threads
Cupped
Washer
Eyebolt
Hex Nut