MTD 611 - Manual (Page 7)

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• Remove the lower two plastic wing knobs, cupped
washers and carriage bolt (eyebolt on the left side)
from the lower handle. See Figure 3.
Figure 3
• Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over
the lower handle. See Figure 4.
• Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to
be sure both cables are aligned with roller guides.
• Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the
two plastic wing knobs, cupped washers and
carriage bolt (eyebolt on the left side) previously
removed. See Figure 4.
Figure 4
• Adjust the eyebolt on the chute directional control
so the rod does not come into contact with the
engine by moving the hex nut against the handle (if
necessary). Retighten the wing nut to secure the
directional control in this position. See Figure 4.
• Thread the jam nuts all the way up each of the “Z”
fittings, toward the handle panel. See Figure 9.
• Make certain all cables are in the grooves of the
cable roller guides located in the lower rear of the
unit, one on each side. See Figure 5.
• Thread the coupling end of the cable onto the
threaded portion of the “Z” fitting until the rubber
bumper (located on the underside of the clutch
lever) only lightly contacts the upper handle. Refer
to Figure 9.
IMPORTANT: The cable should have very little slack,
but should NOT be tight. An overtightened cable may
prohibit the auger and drive from disengaging.
WARNING: Over-tightening the cable may
prohibit the auger and drive from disengaging
and compromise the safety of the snow
thrower. Do NOT overtighten the cable.
• Once properly adjusted, tighten the jam nut against
the coupling end of the cable to lock it in position.
Refer to Auger Control Test on page 12 prior to operating
your snow thrower. Read and follow all instructions
carefully and perform all adjustments to verify your
snow thrower is operating safely and properly.
Assembly (Boxed Unit)
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
wire and ground it against the engine to
prevent unintended starting.
Attaching Handles
(Hardware Group A)
• Place right handle in position against the snow
thrower so that the flat side of the handle is against
the frame. Align the bottom hole on the handle to
the corresponding hole on the snow thrower
housing.
• Insert hex bolt and lock washer through these holes
to secure the handle to the snow thrower housing.
Do not tighten at this time. See Figure 5.
Figure 5
• Attach the left handle in the same manner and do
not tighten.
• Place saddle washer over upper holes on handles
and secure to the frame with lock washers and hex
bolts. Do not tighten now. See Figure 5.
Wing Knobs,
Washers,
and Bolts
Eyebolt
Eyebolt
Wing Knobs
Hex
Nut
Saddle Washer
Hex Bolt &
Lock Washer
Hex Bolt &
Lock Washer
Cable Roller
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