MTD 2N1 - Manual (Page 14)

Adjustments
WARNING! Before Servicing, repairing or
inspecting the snow thrower, disengage the auger
control. Stop the engine and remove the key to
prevent unintended starting.
Shave Plate
To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place the machine
on a level surface. The wheels, shave plate and augers should all
contact the level surface. Note that if the shave plate is adjusted
too high, snow may blow under the housing. If the shave plate
wears out excessively, or the snow thrower does not self-propel,
the shave plate may be too low and needs to be adjusted.
NOTE: On new snow throwers or machines with a new
shave plate installed, the augers may be slightly off the
ground.
To adjust the shave plate proceed as follows:
Drain the gas from the snow thrower. 1.
Pull the starter cord until resistance is felt. Then tip the 2.
snow thrower back until it rests on the handles.
Loosen the four lock nuts and bolts which secure the shave
3.
plate to the housing. See Fig. 6-1. Move the shave plate
to the desired position and retighten the nuts and bolts
securely.
Tip the snow thrower back to the operating position and 4.
pull the starter handle a few times to see if it is difficult to
pull.
If the starter is difficult to pull, remove the spark plug and pull 5.
the handle several times to ensure that any oil trapped in
the head is removed.
CAUTION: Oil may come out of the spark plug hole
when it is removed and the starter handle is pulled.
Inspect the spark plug. If it is wet, clean off any oil before 6.
re-installing.
Control Cable
As a result of both the control cable and the auger drive belt
stretching due to wear, periodic adjustments may be necessary. If
the auger seems to hesitate when rotating, proceed as follows:
The upper hole in the control handle provides for an adjustment
in cable tension. To adjust, disconnect the end of control cable
from the bottom hole in the control handle and reinsert it in the
upper hole. Insert the cable from the outside as shown in Fig. 6-2.
Test the snow thrower to see if there is a noticeable difference. If
after the adjustment to the control cable the auger still hesitates
when rotating, see the Service Section for instructions on
replacing the belt.
Chute Assembly
Refer to the Assembly and Set-Up section for instructions on
adjusting the chute assembly.
Figure 6-1
Side View
Lock Nut
Bolt
Control
Cable
Control
Handle
Figure 6-2
Maintenance & Adjustments
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