Section 8: Adjustments; Skid Shoe Adjustment; Traction Drive Clutch Adjustment; Shift Rod Adjustment - MTD E740 Operator's Manual

SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING:
chute or make any adjustments while
engine is running.
CHUTE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by
adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Refer to
the Control section of this manual.

SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT

The space between the shave plate and the ground
can be adjusted. Refer to the Final Adjustments
section page 9.

TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT

Refer to the Final Adjustment section of the
Assembly Instructions to adjust the traction drive
clutch. If you are uncertain that you have reached
the correct adjustment, the adjustment can be
physically checked as follows.
With the snow thrower tipped forward (be certain to
drain the gasoline or place plastic film under the gas
cap if the snow thrower has already been operated),
remove the frame cover underneath the snow
thrower by removing four self-tapping screws.
With the traction drive clutch released, there must
be clearance between the friction wheel and the
drive plate in all positions of the shift lever. With the
traction drive clutch engaged, the friction wheel
must contact the drive plate. See figure 17.
If adjustment is necessary, loosen the lock nut on
the traction drive cable and thread the cable in or
out as necessary. Tighten the lock nut to secure the
cable when correct
Reassemble the frame cover.
NOTE: If you placed plastic under the gas cap, be
certain to remove it.
NEVER attempt to clean
adjustment is reached.
Sprocket
Shaft
Friction
Wheel
AUGER CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the auger clutch, refer to the Final
Adjustments section page 9.

SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT

To adjust the shift rod, remove the hairpin clip and
flat washer which secure the ferrule to the shift
lever, beneath the handle panel. Refer to figure 9.
Refer to the Final Adjustments section page 9.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

WARNING:
made to the engine while the engine is
running (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of
all moving parts. Be careful of heated
surfaces and muffler.
Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to
compensate for differences in fuel, temperature,
altitude and load.
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with
your unit for carburetor adjustment information.
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Drive Shaft
Drive
Cable
Pivot
Rod
Friction
Plate
Figure 17
If any adjustments are