MTD 31AE640F352 Manual Do Utilizador

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SECTION 5:  MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: 
NEVER attempt to make any
adjustments while the engine is running,
except where specified in the operator’s
manual.
Auger Control
Refer to Auger Control Test on page 8 to adjust the auger 
control.
Chute Assembly 
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by 
changing the angle of the chute assembly. To do so, 
stop the engine by removing the ignition key and loosen 
the plastic wing knobs found on either side of the 
discharge chute. Pivot the chute upward or downward 
before re-tightening the wing knobs.
Tire Pressure
The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. 
Before operating, check tire pressure and reduce, if 
necessary, to between 15 psi and 20 psi.
NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the
unit may pull to one side or the other.
Traction Control and Shift Lever  
To check the adjustment of the traction control and 
shift lever, proceed as follows:
With the engine off, move the shift lever all the way 
forward to sixth (6) position. With the traction 
control released, push the snow thrower forward. 
The unit should move forward freely. Then engage 
the traction control grip. Wheels should stop 
turning.
Now release the traction control grip, and push the 
unit again. 
Move the shift lever back to the fast reverse 
position, then all the way forward again. There 
should be no resistance in the shift lever, and 
wheels should keep turning.
If you feel resistance when moving the shift lever or 
the wheels stop when they should not, loosen the 
jam nut on the traction control cable and unthread 
the cable one turn. 
If the wheels do not stop when you engage the 
traction control grip, loosen the jam nut on the 
traction control cable and thread the cable in one 
turn. Recheck the adjustment and repeat as 
necessary. Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable 
when correct adjustment is reached.
WARNING: 
Drain the gasoline out of snow
thrower engine, place a piece of plastic film
under the gas cap to avoid spillage before
beginning the job.
To test further for correct adjustment, if necessary, 
proceed as follows:
Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on 
the auger housing.
Remove the frame cover underneath the snow 
thrower by removing six self-tapping screws.
With the traction control released, there must be 
clearance between the friction wheel and the drive 
plate in all positions of the shift lever. 
With traction control engaged, the friction wheel 
must contact the drive plate. See Figure 7.
Figure 7
If adjustment is necessary:
Loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable and 
thread the cable in or out as necessary. 
Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when 
correct adjustment is reached. 
Reassemble the frame cover.
NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be
certain to remove it before operating the snow thrower. 
Shift Rod
To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows.
Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the 
shift handle under the handle panel. 
Place shift lever in sixth (6) position or the fastest 
forward speed.
Push shift arm assembly down as far as it will go
Rotate the ferrule up or down on the shift rod as 
necessary until the ferrule lines up with the upper 
hole in the shift lever. See Figure 8.
Friction
Wheel
Gear Shaft
Drive
Plate