MTD 500 series Shop Manual page 116

Medium Frame 2 & 3 Stage Snow Throwers
24. Slide the Worm Gear onto the Gear Shaft so that
the alignment marks are facing and in-line with the
holes in the Gear Shaft. See Figure 10.19.
NOTE: If the worm gear is install backwards, the
chute will not have full rotation.
25. Place the washers and hex bushings on the gear
shaft.
26. Install the Gear Shaft so that the holes in the Gear
Shaft are perpendicular to the Gear Support Bracket
while the travel stop is 3/4" from the edge of the
bracket.
NOTE: Lubricate all friction surfaces with Renolit
Polar Grease part number 937-04085.
NOTE: If the cable was removed from the Remote
Head Housing, install it.
27. Attach the cable to the Latch Pawl. See Figure
10.21.
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Figure 10.19
Holes
Figure 10.20
Figure 10.21
3/4"
Cable