MTD 31AH65LG704 Operator's Manual page 14

U-JointCrankAssembly
Handle
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. See Fig. 3-22.
Figure 3-22
3.
NOTE:Make certain the cables are seated properly in the
roller guides. See Fig. 3-18.
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.
ChuteAssembly
1. Position the chute assembly over the base. See Fig. 3-23.
Figure 3-23
2.
Close the flange keepers to secure the chute assembly
to the chute base. The flange keepers will click into place
when properly secure. See Fig. 3-24.
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Figure 3-24
NOTE: If the flange keepers will not easily click into place,
use the palm of your hand to apply swift, firm pressure to
the back of each.
Chute RodAssembly
1. Insert the unattached chute control rod into the eye bolt
on the left side of the handle assembly. See Fig. 3-25.
2.
Figure 3-25
Line upthe holes in the end of the unattached chute
control rod with the holes in the u-joint attached to the
lower chute control rod. Insert the cotter pin. See Fig. 3-25.
If necessary, the bracket securing the lower chute control
rod to the chute base can be adjusted. Refer to Chute
Bracket Adjustment in the Service section.
SECTION
3-- ASSEMBLY&
SET-UP