MTD E740, Operator'S Manual

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4. Attach track control cable to track control
handle by inserting cable ball into slot on track
control handle. Pull cable down and up until it
snaps into front of track control handle. Repeat
on other side.
5. Secure the track control cables to the inside of
the lower handle using the cable ties provided.
Pull the cable ties tight, and trim the excess
ends of the cable ties. See figure 12.
Figure 12
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
Auger Drive Clutch
To check the adjustment of the auger drive clutch,
push forward on the left hand clutch grip (depress
the rubber bumper). There should be slack in the
cable. Release the clutch grip. The cable should be
straight. Make certain you can depress the auger
drive clutch grip against the left handle completely.
If necessary, loosen the hex jam nut and thread the
cable in (for less slack) or out (for more slack) as
necessary. Refer to figure 10. Recheck the
adjustment. Tighten the hex jam nut against the
cable when correct adjustment is reached.
Traction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever Adjustment
To check the adjustment of the traction drive clutch
and shift lever, move the track lock lever to the
transport position (see figure 15) and the shift lever
all the way forward to sixth (6) position. With the
traction drive clutch released, push the snow
thrower forward to check that the tracks turn.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to “rock” the snow
thrower backward, then forward, to start the tracks
turning.
Engage the traction drive clutch and push the snow
thrower. The tracks should not turn. Release the trac-
tion drive clutch and make sure the tracks again turn.
Move the shift lever back to the fast reverse position,
then all the way forward again. There should be no
resistance in movement of shift lever.
If you have resistance when moving the shift lever or
you are unable to turn the tracks by pushing the snow
thrower, loosen the lock nut on the traction drive
cable and unthread the cable one turn. If you are able
to turn the tracks when you engage the traction drive
clutch grip, loosen the lock nut on the traction drive
cable and thread the cable in one turn. Recheck and
repeat adjustment as necessary. Tighten the lock nut
to secure the cable when correct adjustment is
reached.
NOTE:
If you are uncertain that you have reached
the correct adjustment, refer to the Adjustment
section on page 13.
Skid Shoe Adjustment
The space between the shave plate and the ground
can be adjusted. For close snow removal, place
skid shoes in the low position. Use middle or high
position when area to be cleared is uneven. See
figure 13.
Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts
and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to desired
position. Make certain the entire bottom surface of
skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven
wear on the skid shoes. Retighten nuts and bolts
securely.
It is not recommended that you operate this snow
thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily
picked up and thrown by the auger causing an injury
or damage to the snow thrower. If you do wish to
use the snow thrower on gravel, refer to “Track Lock
Lever” instructions in the Control section.
Figure 13
Track Cable
Handle
Cable Tie
Shift
Arm
Assembly
Low Position
High Position
Hex Nuts
Carriage Bolts
Skid
Shoe