MTD 602E Operator's Manual page 8

• Tighten all hardware used to attach the handle
assembly to the snow thrower frame.
Cable
Roller
Saddle
Guide
Hex
Bolt 2"
Long
Figure 7
Attaching Shift Rod
(Hardware D)
• Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed
position.
• Models 602, 642, 662: Rotate the shift arm
assembly counter clockwise, as far as it will go.
Insert the shift rod through the shift arm assembly.
When installed the shift arm assembly should point
to the right. Secure with flat washer and hairpin clip.
See Figure 8. (Viewed facing operator)
• Models 614, 644, 664 and 6A4: Rotate the shift
arm assembly counter clockwise as far as it will go.
Insert the shift rod through the shift arm assembly.
When installed, the shift arm assembly should point
left. Secure with flat washer and hairpin clip. See
Figure 9. (Viewed from the operating position.)
Shift
Lever
Ferrule
(Bottom
Hole)
Shift
Arm
Assembly
Models 602, 642 and 662
Figure 8
Lock
Washers
Hex Bolt
3/4" Long
Traction
Drive
Hairpin
Clutch
Clip
Flat
Washer
Shift
Rod
Hairpin
Flat
Clip
Washer
Flat
Washer
Hairpin
Clip
Flat
Washer
Models 614, 644, 664 and 6A4
• Models 602, 642, 662: Thread the ferrule up or
down the shift rod and align with the lower hole on
the shift lever assembly behind the handle panel.
See Figure 8.
• Models 614, 644, 664, and 6A4: Thread the ferrule
onto the shift rod, up or down the shift rod and align
with the far hole on the narrow side of the shift lever
assembly behind the handle panel. See Figure 9.
• Secure the ferrule to the shift arm assembly with
the flat washer and hairpin clip.
NOTE:
Make certain to check for correct adjustment
of the shift rod
ADJUSTMENTS section before operating the snow
thrower.
Attaching Clutch Cables
(Hardware D)
• Thread the hex jam nuts all the way up the
threaded portion of the "Z" ends.
• Make certain all cables are in the grooves of the
cable roller guides. The roller guides are located in
the lower rear of the unit. Lift the clutch grip in the
raised (up) position.
• Thread the cable onto the threaded portion of the
"Z" end until there is no slack in the cable, but the
cable is NOT tight. Do not overtighten cable. See
Figure 10.
WARNING:
there is tension on the cable with the
clutch grip released, the safety features of
the snow thrower may be overridden.
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Shift
Lever
Ferrule
Shift
Rod
Hairpin
Clip
Shift
Arm
Assembly
Figure 9
as instructed in the
If cable is tightened so
FINAL