Handle Assembly - MTD 500 series Operator's Manual

2-Way& 4-WayAssembly
Remove all loose parts before assembling.
Handle Assembly
1. Place the shift lever in the Forward-6 position
2. Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to be sure
both cables are aligned with roller guides before pivoting
the handle upward. Pivot the handle upward. See Fig. 3-1.
Figure 3-1
NOTE: Make certain the upper ends of each cable are
seated properly in its pulley. See Fig. 3-2.
ChuteAssembly
1. Remove cotter pin, wing nut and hex screw from chute
control head and clevis pin and bow-tie cotter pin from
chute support bracket. See Fig. 3-3.
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Chute Control Head
Chute Support
Bracket ...........
Chute Base
Figure 3-3
2.
Insert hex rod into chute control head. Push rod as far into
chute control head as possible, keeping the holes in the
hex rod pointing upward. See Fig. 3-4.
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Figure 3-4
3.
Figure 3-2
Secure the handle by tightening the plastic knob located
on both the left and right sides of the handle. Remove
and discard any rubber bands, if present. They are for
packaging purposes only.
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