MTD 700 Series - Safe Operation Practices

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Professional Service Manual Intent .......................................................................1
Safety ....................................................................................................................1
Fasteners .............................................................................................................. 3
Assembly Instructions ........................................................................................... 3
Identifying Snow Thrower Series........................................................................... 3
Understanding Model And Serial Numbers ...........................................................4
Chapter 2: Belts And Cables
Auger Belt .............................................................................................................7
Drive Belt .............................................................................................................10
Auger Control Cable ...........................................................................................11
Drive Clutch Control Cable ..................................................................................13
Auger and Drive Cable Adjustments (500, 600 and 3-wheel Track Drives) ........14
Auger Cable Adjustments (2-wheel Track Drives) ..............................................15
Speed Selector Cable .........................................................................................16
Speed Selector Rod ............................................................................................18
Auger and Drive Lever Interlock.......................................................................... 20
Chapter 3: 500 Series Drive System
Axle Assemblies ..................................................................................................23
Hex Drive Shaft ...................................................................................................26
Planetary Gears................................................................................................... 27
Friction Wheel Replacement ............................................................................... 29
Chapter 4: 600 Series Drive System
Axle Assemblies ..................................................................................................31
Hex Drive Shaft Assembly ...................................................................................33
Friction Wheel Replacement ............................................................................... 35
Chapter 5: 700 Series 2-Wheel Track-Drive System
Track Adjustment ................................................................................................37
Track and Track Wheels ..................................................................................... 38
Hex Drive Shaft ...................................................................................................39
Friction Wheel Replacement ............................................................................... 43
Axle Shaft ............................................................................................................44
Planetary Gears and Shaft ..................................................................................46
Steering Trigger Cables ...................................................................................... 51
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