MTD 500 Series Operator's Manual page 8

Side Mounted Chute Rotation Control w/
Manual Pitch
Chute Assembly
Chute Control Rod
Figure 8
1. Position chute assembly over base (Figure 9).
Figure 9
2. Close flange keepers to secure chute assembly to chute base.
Flange keepers will click into place when properly secured
(Figure 10).
Figure 10
NOTE: Ensure the lower chute is secured to the flange on the
chute base. The lower edge of the chute keeper should be
positioned below the flange on the chute base after being clicked
into place. If flange keepers will not easily click into place, use
palm of your hand to apply swift, firm pressure to the back of
the keepers.
ASSEMBLY
3. Remove plastic cap (if present), flat washer (a) and hairpin
clip (b) from end of chute control rod (Figure 11).
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4. Insert end of chute control rod into lower bracket and
secure with flat washer (a), hairpin clip (b) and plastic cap (if
present) removed in Step 1. If necessary, lower bracket can be
adjusted. Refer to Side Chute Control on page 16.
Continue to Set-Up (page 14).
Overhead Chute Rotation Control
w/ Manual Pitch
1. Remove wing nut (a) and hex screw (b) from chute control
head and clevis pin (c) and cotter pin (d) from chute support
bracket. Position chute assembly (forward-facing) over chute
base and chute support bracket (Figure 13).
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Figure 11
STOP
Chute Assembly
Chute Control Rod
Figure 12