MTD 500 Series Operator's Manual page 13

Chute Control Head
d
a
Chute
Chute Base
Figure 35
NOTE: For smoothest operation, cables should all be to the left of
the chute control rod.
2. Insert round end of chute control rod into chute control head.
Push rod as far into chute control head as possible, keeping
holes in rod pointing upward (Figure 36).
Figure 36
3. Place chute onto chute base and ensure chute control rod is
positioned above lower handle. Secure chute control head to
chute support bracket with clevis pin (d) and bow-tie cotter
pin (e) removed in Step 1 (Figure 37).
d
Figure 37
4. Finish securing chute control head by installing hex screw (c)
and wing nut (b) removed in Step 1 (Figure 38).
ASSEMBLY
Chute Support Bracket
c
2
1 1
e
b
e
5. Insert other end of chute control rod into coupler below
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 39 inset).
6. Push chute control rod toward the control panel until hole
in rod lines up with middle hole in chute control coupler and
insert cotter pin (a) removed in Step 1 (Figure 40).
a
NOTE: There is a reference hole provided at rear end of control
rod to help know when holes are vertical.
NOTE: Hole furthest from chute control head is used to
achieve further engagement of chute control rod into coupler,
if required. Refer to Adjustments, Overhead Chute Control on
page 16.
NOTE: For models equipped with manual chute control rods,
the hole closest to chute control head is used for manual
movement of chute assembly, if required. Refer to Operation,
Manual Chute Rotation Control & Electric Chute Control on
page 22.
Continue to Set-Up (page 14).
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c
b
Figure 38
Figure 39
Figure 40
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