MTD 600-Series L Style Operator's Manual page 10

Adjustments
SkidShoes
The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory
for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior
to operating the snow thrower.
i_ CAUTION: It is not recommended thatyou operate
this snow thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up
and throw loose gravel, causing personal injury or
damage to the snow thrower and surrounding
property.
For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid
shoes higher on the auger housing.
Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared
is uneven, such as a gravel driveway
NOTE: If you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel
surface, keep the skid shoes in position for maximum clearance
between the ground and the shave plate.
To adjust the skid shoes:
1. Loosen the four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage
bolts. Move skid shoes to desired position. See Fig. 3-10.
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Figure 3-10
AugerControl
WARNING!
Prior to operating your snow thrower,
carefully read and follow all instructions below.
Perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower
is operating safely and properly.
Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:
1. When the auger control is released and in the disengaged
"up" position, the cable should have very little slack. It
should NOT be tight.
2. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine.
Refer to Starting the Engine on page 14. Make sure the
throttle is set in the FAST position.
3. While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow
thrower), engage the auger.
4. Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten
(10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this
several times.
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2. Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is
against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes.
3. Retighten nuts and bolts securely, k_
ChuteAssembly
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by changing the
angle of the chute assembly. To do so: 8.
1. Stop the engine by removing the ignition key and loosen
the plastic knob found on the left side of the chute 9.
assembly. 10.
2. Pivot the chute upward or downward before retightening
the wing knob.
With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and
the auger control in the disengaged "up" position, walk to
the front of the machine.
6. Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating
and shows NO signs of motion. If the auger shows ANY
signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator's
position and shut off the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts
to stop before re-adjusting the auger control.
7. To readjust the control cable, loosen the upper hex nut on
the auger cable bracket. See Fig. 3-11.
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Figure 3-11
Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or
downward to increase cable tension).
Retighten the upper hex nut.
Repeat steps 2-6 above to verify proper adjustment has
been achieved.
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