EasyManua.ls Logo

MTD Yard Machines 316E610E000 - Assembly Instructions (Continued); Shift Rod & Clutch Cable Connections; Final Adjustments

MTD Yard Machines 316E610E000
16 pages
Print Icon
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Previous Page IconTo Previous Page
To Previous Page IconTo Previous Page
Loading...
E I
IMPORTANT: Attach the shift rod and chltch cables as follows. THEN CHECK THE ADJUSTMENTS AS
INSTRUCTED, AND MAKE ANY FINAL ADJUSTMENTS NECESSARY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
SNOW THROWER. Failure to follow the ivtstructions may cause damage to the snow thrower.
Hairp,n
Clip !
FIGURE 7.
Traction
Shift
Lever
Spring
Washer
it Washer
om
Hole
ATTACHINGTHE 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 7.
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.
ATTACHINGTHE 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 8.
&
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.
FIGURE 8.
is Straight
/
6
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.

Related product manuals