MTD 500 Series Operator's Manual page 12

6. Perform one of the following to connect the flex shaft to the
chute control rod coupling:
• Models with Overhead Rotational - Insert hex end of flex
shaft into chute control rod coupling under handle panel
(Figure 30).
Figure 30
• Models with Electric Chute Control - Insert other end of
flex shaft into chute control rod coupling under handle
panel. Make sure to line up flat end of rod and flat end of
coupler. You may need to rotate rod around until these
two surfaces line up (Figure 31 inset).
Figure 31
7. Ensure speed selector is in fastest forward speed.
8. Remove cotter pin (a) and washer (b) from ferrule on end of
shift rod (Figure 32 inset).
Ferrule
Shift Rod
Figure 32
9. Make sure the shift lever on the back of the transmission is
rotated downward to the full extent of its rotation see Figure
33, Detail "A" for models without hydro transmission or Detail
"B" for models with hydro transmission.
ASSEMBLY
A
10. Insert ferrule into top hole of shift lever and secure with
cotter pin (a) and washer (b) removed in Step 8 (Figure 32).
Ferrule may need to be adjusted up or down.
Continue to Set-Up (page 14).
Overhead Chute Rotation Control w/ 4-Way
Electric Pitch & Rotation Control
Chute Control Rod
a
b
1. Remove cotter pin (a), wing nut (b) and hex screw (c) from
chute control head. Remove clevis pin (d) and bow-tie cotter
pin (e) from chute support bracket (Figure 35).
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Non-Hydro Models
Figure 33
STOP
Chute Assembly
or
Manual Chute
Control Rod
Figure 34
B
Hydro Models