MTD E600E Operator's Manual page 7

Secure theupper handle andlowerhandle withthe
twoplastic wingknobs, c upped washers and
carriage bolt(eyebolt ontheleftside)previously
removed. SeeFigure 4.
Figure 4
• Adjust the eyebolt on the chute directional control
so the rod does not come into contact with the
engine by moving the hex nut against the handle (if
necessary). Retighten the wing nut to secure the
directional control in this position.
• Slide the connector down over the end of the lower
shift rod. See Figure 4. Tap the connector until it
locks on the lower shift rod.
If the connector is not properly assembled, the shift rod
will pivot and you will not be able to change speeds or
change directions.
• Thread the jam nuts all the way up each of the "Z"
fittings, toward the handle panel. See Figure 7.
• Make certain all cables are in the grooves of the
cable roller guides located in the lower rear of the
unit, one on each side. See Figure 5.
• Thread the coupling end of the cable onto the
threaded portion of the "Z" fitting until the rubber
bumper (located on the underside of the clutch
lever) only lightly contacts the upper handle.
IMPORTANT:The cable should have very little slack, but
should NOT be tight. An overtightened cable may
prohibit the auger and drive from disengaging.
WARNING:
Over-tightening the cable may
prohibit the auger and drive from disengaging
and compromise the safety of the snow
thrower. Do NOT overtighten the cable.
• Once properly adjusted, tighten the jam nut against
the coupling end of the cable to lock it in position.
Refer to Auger Control Teston page 13 prior to operating
your snow thrower. Read and follow all instructions
carefully and perform all adjustments to verify your
snow thrower is operating safely and properly.
Assembly
(Boxed Unit)
Assembly Tip: For convenience in assembly, remove
the chute from the carton and lay it on top of the engine.
Do not unwrap the chute till you have installed the
handle panel and the clutch cables.
Attaching Handle
(Hardware Group A)
• Place right handle in position against the snow
thrower so the flat side of the handle is against the
snow thrower. Secure bottom hole in handle to
snow thrower using 3/4" hex bolt and lock washer.
Do not tighten at this time. See Figure 5.
Cable
Guide
Lock
Washers Hex
Bolt
Figure 5
• Place handle tab over the upper hole on the handle
so the curve in the handle tab matches the curve of
the handle. See Figure 5. Secure to the snow
thrower using 2" hex bolt and lock washer; do not
tighten at this time. Repeat on the other side. Do
not tighten at this time.
• Place the handle panel in position between the two
handles. To hold the handle panel in place, depress
both controls against the handles. While continuing
to hold the right control, release the left control (the
auger control lock will keep left control engaged).
See Figure 6.
• Fasten right side of the handle panel by inserting
two carriage bolts through handle and handle panel
(bolts must go through both the plastic and metal
parts of the handle panel). See Figure 6. Secure
with cupped washers (cupped side against handle
panel) and lock nuts.
• Repeat on the other side.