MTD White 315E646F190 - Manual (Page 7)

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WARNING: If cable is tightened so there
is tension on the cable with the clutch
grip released, the safety features of the
snow thrower may be overridden.
4. When correct adjustment is reached, tighten the
hex nut against the bottom portion of the cable to
lock it in position.
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
Auger Drive Clutch
To check the adjustment of the auger drive clutch,
push forward on the left hand clutch grip (depress the
rubber bumper). There should be slack in the cable.
Release the clutch grip. The cable should be straight.
Make certain you can depress the auger drive clutch
grip against the left handle completely.
If necessary, loosen the hex lock nut and thread the
cable in (for less slack) or out (for more slack) as nec­
essary. Refer to figure 9. Recheck the adjustment.
Tighten the lock nut against the cable when correct
adjustment is reached.
Traction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever Adjustment
To check the adjustment of the traction drive clutch
and shift lever, tip the snow thrower fonvard so that it
rests on the auger housing. First move the shift lever
alt the way fonvard to sixth (6) position. With the trac­
tion drive lever released, spin the snow thrower
wheels by hand. They should turn freely. Then
engage the traction drive clutch grip. The wheels
should stop turning.
Now release the traction drive clutch grip, and spin
the wheels 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.
If you have resistance when moving the shift lever or
the wheels stop when they should not, loosen the lock
nut on the traction drive cable and unthread the cable
one turn. If the wheels do not stop when you engage
the traction drive clutch grip, loosen the lock nut on
the traction drive cable and thread the cable in one
turn. Recheck the adjustment and repeat adjustment
as necessary. Tighten the lock nut to secure the cable
when correct adjustment is reached.
NOTE: If you are uncertain that you have reached the
correct adjustment, refer to the Adjustment section on
page 10.
ADJUSTING THE SKID SHOES
The space between the shave plate and the ground
can be adjusted. For close snow removal, place skid
shoes in the low position. Use middle or high position
when area to be cleared is uneven. See figure 10.
Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts and
carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to desired posi­
tion. 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 10.
OPTIONAL ELECTRIC STARTER
If your unit is equipped with an optional electric starter
which has not been installed at the factory, install at
this time. Follow the instructions packed with the elec­
tric starter for installation.
TIRE PRESSURE (Pneumatic Tires)
The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes.
Check tire pressure and reduce to 15 to 20 psi.
NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires,
the unit may pull to one side or the other.