Assembly & Set-Up - MTD Yardworks 31AS33BE515 Operator's Manual

Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly
NOTE: Remove all loose parts and any packing material before
assembling.
Setting Up The Handle
1. Cut and remove the cable tie (if present) securing upper
handle to lower handle.
NOTE: Be aware of the three loosely fitted cable ties attached to
the lower handle that will be utilized later to secure the cables.
NOTE: Do not lift the snow thrower by the chute handle.
2. Loosen and remove the wing knob, saddle washer, handle
tab and carriage bolt on each side of the lower handle. See
Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1
3. Slide one of the loosely fitted cable ties from the right side
of the lower handle up to the cross member of the lower
handle. Leave the second cable tie in place on the right
side of the lower handle. See Figure 3-3 for reference.
IMPORTANT: It will be necessary to lift the upper handle while
sliding up this cable tie to prevent damage to the cable.
4. Position the upper handle over the lower handle, aligning
the holes where the wing knobs were removed. See Figure
3-2.
5. Insert the carriage bolt from the outside through a handle
tab, the upper and lower handles, a saddle washer and into
the wing knob . Repeat on the other side.
6. Tighten the wing knobs on each side of the handle. See
Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2
NOTE: Make sure that the drive cable is routed parallel to the left
upper handle, then across the top of the lower handle and finally
parallel to the right lower handle. See Figure 3-3.
7. Three cable ties have been used to loosely tie the two
control cables to the lower handle. Two of these cable ties
are on each arm, and third on the top cross bar of the lower
handle. Tighten these cable ties to secure the cable to the
lower handle. See Figure 3-3.
Cable Ties
Figure 3-3
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2
Drive Cable
Auger Cable
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