MTD 500 Series Operator's Manual page 11

7. Push chute control rod toward control panel until hole in
rod lines up with hole in chute control input collar closest to
chute control head and insert hairpin clip (a) removed in Step
1 (Figure 25).
a
Figure 25
NOTE: Second hole is used to achieve further engagement
of chute control rod into pinion gear, if required. Refer to
Product Care section for Chute Control Rod adjustments.
8. Finish securing chute control head to chute support bracket
with wing nut (b), clevis pin (d), and bow-tie cotter pin (e)
removed in Step 1.
Continue to Set-Up (page 14).
Overhead Chute Control (Flex Shaft) w/ Steel
Chute & 2-Way Pitch Control
Flex Shaft
Figure 26
1. Remove lock nuts (a) and hex screws (b)from chute support
bracket (this will require two wrenches) (Figure 27).
ASSEMBLY
STOP
Steel Chute Assembly
2-Way Pitch
Control
Chute Control Head
a
a
Steel Chute
Assembly
Chute Base
2. Place steel chute assembly onto chute base and chute control
head onto chute support bracket (Figure 27).
3. Secure chute control head to chute support bracket with lock
nuts (a) and hex screws (b) removed in Step 1 (Figure 28).
a
a
NOTE: For smoothest operation, cables should all be to the left of
the chute control rod.
4. Remove hairpin clip (a) from rear of chute control head
(Figure 29).
b
5. Insert flex shaft (b) into rear of chute control head and secure
with hairpin clip (a) removed in Step 4 (Figure 29).
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b
b
Chute Support Bracket
Figure 27
b
b
Figure 28
a
Figure 29