MTD White 315E646F190 - Manual (Page 6)

Cable
Guide
6. Models 646F and 666H only: Slip the cables
that run from the handle panel to the chute into
— the cable guide located on top of the engine. See
figure 7.
FIGURE 7.
IMPORTANT: Attach the shift rod and clutch cables as follows. THEN 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.
Traction
Drive
Clutch
Bottom
Hole
Spring
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Fiat Washer
AHACHING THE SHIFT ROD (Hardware D)
1. Insert the ferrule through the lower hole in the
shift lever (beneath the handle panel) from the left
side. Secure with flat washer and hairpin clip. See
------ figure 8.
2. Place the shift lever in the sixth (6) speed position
{all the way forward).
3. Start threading the shift rod into the ferrule. Push
down on the shift arm assembly as far as it will
go. Thread shift rod into the ferrule until the end
of the shift rod lines up with the hole in the shift
arm assembly. Secure with spring washer, flat
washer and hairpin clip.
Make certain to check for correct adjustment of the
shift rod as instructed in the Final Adjustment section
before operating the snow thrower.
FIGURE 8. AHACHING THE CLUTCH CABLES
The “Z” end of the clutch cables are hooked into the
clutch grips on each handle. Attach cables as follows.
1. Thread the hex lock nuts (in hardware pack) all
the way up the threaded portion of the “Z’ ends
of the clutch cables.
2. Make certain each cable is in groove of cable
roller guides. Place the clutch grip in the raised
(up) position.
3. Thread the cable onto the threaded portion of the
“Z end until there is no slack in the cable, but the
cable is NOT tight. Do not overtighten cable.
See figure 9.