MTD 600 Series K Style Snow Blower Owners Manual

Adjustments
Auger Control
WARNING!  Prior to operating your snow thrower,
Skid Shoes
carefully read and follow all instructions  below.
Perform all adjustments to verify  your snow thrower
is operating safely and properly.
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.
Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:
CAUTION: It is not recommended that you 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.
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.
For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid
shoes higher on the auger housing.
3
.
.
While standing in the operator’s position  (behind the snow
thrower), engage the auger.
Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared
is uneven, such as a gravel driveway
4
Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately  ten
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.
(10)
seconds before releasing the auger control.  Repeat this
several times.
5
.
.
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.
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.
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.
Figure 3-10
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.
Chute Assembly
Figure 3-11
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by changing  the
angle of the chute assembly. To do so:
8
.
Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or
1
.
Stop the engine by removing the ignition key and loosen
the plastic knob found on the left  side of the chute
assembly.
downward to increase cable tension).
9
.
Retighten the upper hex nut.
1
0.      Repeat steps 2-6 above to verify proper  adjustment has
been achieved.
2
.
Pivot the chute upward or downward before retightening
the wing knob.
10
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