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MTD 314-830A Operating And Service Instructions page 2

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) are as observed
from the operating position.
1. Assemble chrome handles (Ref. Ncs. 8 and 24) to
the frame with four hex head cap screws %-16 x %
long and four lock washers %". DO NOT TIGHTEN.
2. Assemble handle panel (Ref. No. 29) to the handles
with the four carriage bolts '4-20 x 1 Vi Ig. and hex
locknuts 14-20 thd. Assemble handle panel so you
can read the instructions on the handle panel from
the operating position. LIFT HANDLE UP AS YOU
TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS AND NUTS ON THE HANDLE
ASSEMBLY.
the right hand side. With the clutch in the released
position, hook the spring into the hole in the link¬
age arm. The spring and rod should be just tight
enough so the rod is not too loose. Adjust the elastic
stop nut if necessary.
5. Chute Crank. Assemble the chute crank (Ref. No.
33) into the two holes in the handle panel being
sure the rod passes through the lock bracket (Ref.
No. 23). It may be necessary to loosen the black
knob (Ref. No. 18) on the handle panel. Push the
rod all the way through and assemble it to the uni¬
versal joint with a cotter pin (Ref. No. 71).
3. Move the shift lever (Ref. No. 17) on the handle
panel all the way forward into No. 5 position: Use
hole marked "26". Assemble the ferrule to the end
hole in the shift lever from the R.H. side. Screw in
the shifting rod (Ref. No. 32) into the ferrule. Move
the shift lever into the reverse (R) position. Lift the
transmission arm on the rear of the frame all the
way up. Adjust the shift rod by screwing it on or
out until the lower end fits into the transmission
arm. Secure with a cotter pin (Ref. No. 141).
4. CLUTCH GRIP. Place the threaded end of the lock¬
out rod (Ref. No. 31) Inside the spring. (Opposite
end of the hook.) Screw on the elastic stop nut 14-20
thread approximately 16" to 1 inch. Hook the bent
end of the rod into the eye of the clutch grip from
6. Remove the wing
nut, washer and carriage bolt
5/16-18 x% Ig. from the chute assembly. Lift the
deflector and reassemble. If the deflector does not
pivot easily loosen the bolt and nut so it pivots free¬
ly. CAUTION: Release main clutch lever but
do not
pry down on lever. Excessive leverage will damage
idler bracket and cause misalignment of idler pul¬
ley. Belt problems will result.
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