MTD 769-03247 - Manuel (Page 14)

14

Making
Adjustments
WARNING
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating.
Never attempt to
make any adjust-
ments while the
engine is running,
except where speci-
fied in operator’s
manual.
Shift Cable
If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot
be achieved, refer to the Figure 15 and adjust the shift
cable as follows:
1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed
position.
2. Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket.
See Fig. 15.
3. Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the
cable.
4. Retighten the hex nut.
Figure 16
Figure 1
Axle Supp.
Brkt.
Opening
Drive
Plate
Friction
Wheel
Drive Control
Refer to the Final Adjustment section of the Set-Up
instructions to adjust the drive control. To further check
the adjustment, proceed as follows:
1. Drain the gasoline out of your snow thrower’s engine,
and place a piece of plastic film under the gas cap to
avoid spillage.
2. Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on
the auger housing.
3. Remove the frame cover underneath the snow
thrower by removing the self-tapping screws. See
Figure 16.
4. With the wheel drive control released, check if there
is clearance between friction wheel and drive plate in
all positions of the shift lever. See Figure 17.
5. With the drive control lever engaged, check if the
friction wheel solidly contacts the drive plate. See
Figure 17. If not, adjust as follows:
a. Loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable
and thread the cable in or out as necessary.
b. Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when
correct adjustment is reached.
6. Reassemble the frame cover.
NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap
earlier, remove it now.
Figure 1