MTD Yard Machines 316E610E000 Owner's Manual page 10

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1. For most efficient snow removal, remo_e snow
immediately after it falls.
2. Discharge snow downwind whenever Ic,ossible.
Slightly overlap each previous swath.
3. Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the scrap_ r bar for
normal usage. The skid shoes may be _djusted
upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust d(_wnward
when using on gravel or crushed rock.
4. Be certain to follow the precautions list_ d under
"To Stop Engine" on page 9 to prevent possible
freeze-up.
5. Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each
use.
ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: NEVER attempt t(, clean
chute or make any adjustments while
engine is running.
CHUTEASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT
The distance snow is thrown can be adjL,sted by
adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Th_ sharp-
er the angle, the shorter the distance snow is thrown.
See figure 13.
To adjust chute assembly, loosen the hard knob.
Pivot the top of the chute assembly to )osition
desired. Retighten the hand knob.
TRACTION DRIVECLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
Refer to the Final Adjustment section of the Assembly
Instructions to adjust the traction drive clutch. If you
are uncertain that you have reached the correct
adjustment, the adjustment can be physically checked
as follows.
With the snow thrower tipped forward (be certain to
drain the gasoline or place plastic film under the gas
cap if the snow thrower has already been operated),
remove the frame cover underneath the snow thrower
by removing six self-tapping screws.
With the traction drive clutch released, there must be
clearance between the friction wheel and the drive
plate in all positions of the shift lever. With the traction
drive clutched engaged, the friction wheel must con-
tact the drive plate. See figure 14.
If adjustment is necessary, loosen the lock nut on the
traction drive cable and thread the cable in or out as
necessary. Tighten the lock nut to secure the cable
when correct adjustment is reached. Reassemble the
frame cover.
NOTE: If you placed plastic under the gas cap, be
certain to remove it.
Friction
Wheel
Gear Shaft
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Drive
Pl_
FIGURE 14.
FIGURE 13.
SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT
The space between the shave plate and th_ ground
can be adjusted. Refer to page 7 of the A ;sembly
Instructions.
AUGER CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the auger clutch, refer to Final Adjustment
section of Assembly Instructions.
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SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the shift rod, remove the hairpin clip and flat
washer which secure the shift rod to the shift arm
assembly. Refer to figure 7. Adjust as specified in
Assembly Instructions.