MTD E600E Operator's Manual page 7

Cupped
Washers
Carriage
Bolts
Figure 3
Attaching Control Cables
The "Z" end of the cables are hooked into the controls
on each handle. See Figure 4.
• Thread the hex lock nuts all the way up the
threaded portion of the "Z" ends of the cables. See
Figure 4.
Make Sure
Cable Is Straight
Figure 4
• Make certain all cables are in the grooves of the
cable roller guides. The two roller guides are
located in the lower rear of the unit, one on each
side. See Figure 2.
• 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.
WARNING:
is tension on the cable with the clutch grip
released, the safety features of the snow
thrower may be overridden.
Lock Nuts
"Z" End
Hex Lock
Nut
If cable is tightened so there
• When correct adjustment is reached, tighten the
hex lock nut against the bottom portion of the cable
to lock it in position.
Attaching Chute Assembly
(Hardware Group C)
• Place the chute assembly over the chute opening
with the chute facing front of the unit.
NOTE: Make sure that the chute cables are
straightened while assembling the chute.
• Place the chute flange keeper (flat side down)
beneath lip of chute assembly as shown in Figure
5.You will find the chute flange keepers in group
C of the hardware pack.
• Insert 1/4-20 x .75" hex bolt and flange nut (group
C of the hardware pack) up through chute flange
keeper and chute assembly as shown in Figure 5.
Do not tighten at this time. Rotate chute to install
all the flange keepers.
• After assembling all three chute flange keepers,
tighten, then back off 1/4 turn to allow easier
movement of the chute. Use (2) 7/16" wrenches.
Attaching Chute Directional Control
(Hardware Group D)
• Thread one hex nut about halfway onto eye bolt on
the chute directional control.
• Insert eye bolt through the hole provided in the left
handle. See Figure 6.
• Secure with cupped washer (cupped side against
the handle) and other hex nut. Do not tighten until
after attaching the other end of the chute
directional control.
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Chute
Hex
Bolt
Hex
Flange
Nut
Chute
Flange
Keeper
Figure 5