Yard Machines E740 E760 Snow Blower Owners Manual by MTD

SECTION 8:  ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: NEVER  attempt  to  clean
chute  or make  any  adjustments  while
engine is running.
Drive Shaft
CHUTE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT
Drive
Cable
The  distance  snow  is  thrown  can  be  adjusted  by
adjusting the  angle of the  chute assembly.  Refer to
the Control section of this manual.
Sprocket
Shaft
Pivot
Rod
Friction
Wheel
SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT
The space between  the shave plate  and the ground
can  be  adjusted.   Refer  to  the  Final  Adjustments
section page 9.
Friction
Plate
Figure 17
TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
AUGER CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
Refer   to   the   Final    Adjustment   section   of   the
Assembly  Instructions  to  adjust   the  traction  drive
clutch.  If you  are  uncertain that  you  have reached
the   correct   adjustment,   the  adjustment   can   be
physically checked as follows.
To   adjust   the  auger   clutch,   refer   to   the   Final
Adjustments section page 9.
With the  snow thrower tipped  forward (be certain  to
drain the gasoline or place  plastic film under the gas
cap if the snow  thrower has already been operated),
remove   the   frame   cover   underneath   the   snow
thrower by removing four self-tapping screws.
With  the traction  drive  clutch  released, there  must
be  clearance  between  the  friction   wheel  and  the
drive plate in  all positions of the  shift lever. With the
traction  drive   clutch   engaged,  the   friction  wheel
must contact the drive plate. See figure 17.
SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT
To adjust  the shift  rod, remove  the hairpin  clip and
flat  washer  which   secure  the  ferrule  to   the  shift
lever,  beneath the  handle panel.  Refer  to figure  9.
Refer to the Final Adjustments section page 9.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: If   any   adjustments   are
made to  the engine while the  engine is
running (e.g.  carburetor), keep  clear of
all  moving parts.  Be  careful of  heated
surfaces and muffler.
If  adjustment is  necessary,  loosen the  lock  nut  on
the  traction drive  cable  and thread  the  cable in  or
out as necessary.  Tighten the lock nut to  secure the
cable
when
correct
adjustment
is
reached.
Reassemble the frame cover.
NOTE: If  you placed  plastic under  the  gas cap,  be
certain to remove it.
Minor  carburetor   adjustment  may  be   required  to
compensate  for   differences   in  fuel,   temperature,
altitude and load.
Refer  to  the separate  engine  manual  packed  with
your unit for carburetor adjustment information.
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