MTD 600 Series K Style Snow Blower Owners Manual

Drive Control
Chute Directional Control
When the drive control is released and in the disengaged  “up”
position, the cable should have very  little slack. It should NOT be
tight.
If the chute assembly does not have full range from  left-to-right,
the chute control cables can be adjusted to take up slack:
1
.
Using a ½” wrench, loosen the upper and lower hex  nuts
NOTE: If excessive slack is present in the drive cable or if the snow
thrower’s drive is disengaging intermittently during operation,
the cable may be in need of adjustment.
found on one cable adjuster.
2
.
Grasp the metal cable housing and gently  pull downward
to take up slack (usually no more than 1⁄4-inch) in the cable
before retightening both hex nuts.
Check the adjustment of the drive control as follows:
1.
With the drive control released, push the snow thrower
gently forward. The unit should  roll freely.
3.
Repeat on the other cable adjuster until the chute
assembly has full range from left-to-right.  See Fig. 6-6.
2
.
.
Engage the drive control and gently attempt to push the
snow thrower forward. The wheels should  not turn. The
unit should not roll freely.
3
With the drive control released, move the shift  lever back
and forth between the R2  position and the F6 position
several times. There should be no resistance  in the shift
lever.
4
.
If any of the above tests failed, the drive cable  is in need of
adjustment. Proceed as follows:
Figure 6-6
Off-Season Storage
If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow
the storage instructions below.
1
.
Lubricate the machine as instructed earlier  in this section.
Store in a clean, dry area.
2.
.
3
If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area,
rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to coat
the snow thrower.
Figure 6-5
5
.
.
Loosen the lower hex nut on the drive cable bracket.  See
Fig. 6-5.
4
.
Clean the exterior of the engine and the  snow thrower.
NOTE: Refer to the Engine Maintenance section for information
on storing your engine.
6
Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or
downward to increase cable tension).
7.
Retighten the upper hex nut.
18
sectiOn 6 — Maintenance & adjustMents
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