Medium Frame Snowthrowers 2017

Professional Shop Manual
Medium Frame 2 & 3 Stage Snow Throwers

(500, 600 and 700 series)
2005 to present
NOTE: These materials are for use by trained technicians who are experienced in the service and repair of outdoor power
equipment of the kind described in this publication, and are not intended for use by untrained or inexperienced individuals.
These materials are intended to provide supplemental information to assist the trained technician. Untrained or inexperi-
enced individuals should seek the assistance of an experienced and trained professional. Read, understand, and follow all
instructions and use common sense when working on power equipment. This includes the contents of the products Oper-
ators Manual, supplied with the equipment. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omission in this publication,
although care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible at the time of publication. However, due to
the variety of outdoor power equipment and continuing product changes that occur over time, updates will be made to these
instructions from time to time. Therefore, it may be necessary to obtain the latest materials before servicing or repairing a
product. The company reserves the right to make changes at any time to this publication without prior notice and without
incurring an obligation to make such changes to previously published versions. Instructions, photographs and illustrations
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Copyright 2013 MTD Products Inc. All Rights Reserved
MTD Products Inc. - Product Training and Education Department

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Professional Service Manual Intent .......................................................................1
Safety ....................................................................................................................1
Fasteners .............................................................................................................. 3
Assembly Instructions ........................................................................................... 3
Identifying Snow Thrower Series........................................................................... 3
Understanding Model And Serial Numbers ...........................................................4
Chapter 2: Belts And Cables

Auger Belt .............................................................................................................7
Drive Belt .............................................................................................................10
Auger Control Cable ...........................................................................................11
Drive Clutch Control Cable ..................................................................................13
Auger and Drive Cable Adjustments (500, 600 and 3-wheel Track Drives) ........14
Auger Cable Adjustments (2-wheel Track Drives) ..............................................15
Speed Selector Cable .........................................................................................16
Speed Selector Rod ............................................................................................18
Auger and Drive Lever Interlock.......................................................................... 20
Chapter 3: 500 Series Drive System
Axle Assemblies ..................................................................................................23
Hex Drive Shaft ...................................................................................................26
Planetary Gears................................................................................................... 27
Friction Wheel Replacement ............................................................................... 29
Axle Assemblies ..................................................................................................31
Hex Drive Shaft Assembly ...................................................................................33
Chapter 5: 700 Series 2-Wheel Track-Drive System
Track Adjustment ................................................................................................37
Track and Track Wheels ..................................................................................... 38
Hex Drive Shaft ...................................................................................................39
Axle Shaft ............................................................................................................44
Planetary Gears and Shaft ..................................................................................46
Steering Trigger Cables ...................................................................................... 51
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Track Removal/replacement ............................................................................... 53
Track Drive Assembly ......................................................................................... 58
Drive Axle Assemblies .........................................................................................59
Hex Drive Shaft and Planetary Gears ................................................................. 60
Friction Wheel Replacement ...............................................................................63
Idler Hold Down Tools .........................................................................................64
Chapter 7: Auger Housing and Gear Box
Skid Shoes .......................................................................................................... 67
Skid Shoe Adjustment ......................................................................................... 67
Shave Plate .........................................................................................................68
Auger Housings ...................................................................................................69
Auger Assemblies ............................................................................................... 71
2-Stage Gear Boxes ............................................................................................74
3-Stage Gear Boxes ............................................................................................78
Chapter 8: Discharge Chute and Controls (Manual Crank)
Remote Pitch Control Head (Plastic Chutes) ......................................................83
Remote Pitch Control Head (Steel Chutes)......................................................... 86
Discharge Chute (Manual Crank, Cork Screw Style) .......................................... 89
Discharge Chute (with Remote Head)................................................................. 90
Manual Crank, Cork Screw Style ........................................................................ 92
Chute Bracket Adjustment ..................................................................................92
Remote Head ......................................................................................................93
Chapter 9: Discharge Chute and Controls (Joystick, Cable Style)
Remote Pitch Control Head (Plastic Chutes) ...................................................... 97
Discharge Chute (with Remote Head) ...............................................................100
Joystick (Cable Style) ........................................................................................102
Chapter 10: Discharge Chute and Controls (Joystick, Hex Shaft)
Remote Pitch Control Head (Plastic Chutes) .................................................... 105
Remote Head (Joystick, Hex Shaft) ..................................................................108
Joystick (Hex Shaft) ..........................................................................................114
Chapter 11: Discharge Chute and Controls (Electric)
Remote Pitch Control Head (Plastic Chutes) ....................................................119
Remote Pitch Control Head (Steel Chutes) .......................................................122
Discharge Chute ...............................................................................................125
Electric Chute Control .......................................................................................130
Electric Joystick and Harness ........................................................................... 131
Electric Joystick Bracket ....................................................................................132
Chute Control Assembly ....................................................................................136
Chute Control Motors ........................................................................................137
Electric Chute Control Pitch Cables ..................................................................140
Schematics ........................................................................................................143
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Introduction
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Professional Service Manual Intent

This Manual is intended to provide service dealers with an introduction to the mechanical aspects of medium
frame two and three stage snow throwers.
NOTE: Please refer to the engines service manual for all maintenance and repair procedures.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this manual is correct at the time of writing. Both the product and the infor-
mation about the product are subject to change without notice.
About the text format:
NOTE: is used to point out information that is relevant to the procedure, but does not fit as a step in the proce-
dure.
Bullet points: indicate sub-steps or points.
Caution is used to point out potential danger to the technician, operator, bystanders, or sur-
! CAUTION rounding property.
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death
! WARNING or serious injury.
Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or
! DANGER serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations
1. Numbered steps indicate specific things that should be done, and the order in which they should be done.
1a. Substeps will be lettered and nested within steps. Two or more substeps may be combined to describe
the actions required to complete a step.
Disclaimer: This manual is intended for use by trained, professional technicians.

Common sense in operation and safety is assumed.
In no event shall MTD or Cub Cadet be liable for poor text interpretation or poor execution of the proce-
dures described in the text.
If the person using this manual is uncomfortable with any procedures they encounter, they should seek
the help of a qualified technician or Cub Cadet Technical Support.
Safety
This Service Manual is meant to be used along with the Operators Manual. Read the Operators Manual and
familiarize yourself with the safety and operational instructions for the equipment being worked on. Keep a copy of
the Operators Manual for quick reference. Operators manuals may be viewed for free at the Cub Cadet website. It
will be necessary to have the complete model and serial number for the equipment.
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Be prepared in case of emergency:

! CAUTION Keep a fire extinguisher nearby
Keep a first aid kit nearby
Keep emergency contact numbers handy
Replace any missing or damaged safety labels on shop equipment.
Replace any missing or damaged safety labels on equipment being serviced.
Grooming and attire:
! WARNING Do not wear loose fitting clothing that may become entangled in equipment.
Long hair should be secured to prevent entanglement in equipment.
Jewelry is best removed.
Protective gear: includes, but is not limited to
Clear eye protection ................................ while working around any machinery
Protective gloves ..................................... where necessary
Armored footwear .................................... when working around any machinery
Hearing protection ................................... in noisy environments
Chemically resistant gloves ..................... when working with chemicals or solvents
Respirator ................................................ when working with chemical or solvents
Appropriate tinted eye protection............. when cutting or welding
Flame resistant headgear, jacket, chaps . when cutting or welding
Remember that some hazards have a cumulative effect. A single exposure may
! CAUTION cause little or no harm, but continual or repeated exposure may cause very serious
harm.
Clean spills and fix obviously dangerous conditions as soon as they are noticed.
Lift and support heavy objects safely and securely.
Be aware of your surroundings and potential hazards that are inherent to all power
equipment. All the labels in the world cannot protect a technician from an instant of
carelessness.
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Introduction
Fasteners
Most of the fasteners used on these snow throwers have SAE thread sizes.The engines have metric
thread sizes. For this reason, wrench sizes are frequently identified in the text, and measurements are
given in U.S. and metric scales.
If a fastener has a locking feature that has worn, replace the fastener or apply a small amount of releas-
able thread locking compound such as Loctite 242 (blue).
Some fasteners, like cotter pins, are single-use items that are not to be reused. Other fasteners such as
lock washers, retaining rings, and internal cotter pins (hairpin clips) may be reused if they do not show
signs of wear or damage. This manual leaves that decision to the judgement of the technician.
Assembly Instructions
Torque specifications may be noted in the part of the text that covers assembly. They may be summa-
rized in tables along with special instructions regarding locking or lubrication. Whichever method is more
appropriate will be used. In many cases, both will be used so that the manual is handy as a quick-refer-
ence guide as well as a step-by-step procedure guide that does not require the user to hunt for informa-
tion.
Lubricant quantity and specification may be noted in the part of the text that covers maintenance, and
again in the section that covers assembly. They may also be summarized in tables along with special
instructions. Whichever method is more appropriate will be used. In many cases, the information will be
found in several places in the manual so that the manual is handy as a quick-reference guide as well as a
step-by-step procedure guide that does not require the user to hunt for information.
The level of assembly instructions provided will be determined by the complexity of reassembly, and by
the potential for damage or unsafe conditions to arise from mistakes made in assembly.
Some instructions may refer to other parts of the manual for subsidiary procedures. This avoids repeating
the same procedure two or three times in the manual.
Identifying Snow Thrower Series

NOTE: Medium frame two stage snow throwers are available as a 500, 600 or 700 series.
500 Series The 500 series features:

Steerable drive wheels
Auger housing width of 22 - 30
2 stage and 3 stage augers available.
Figure 1.1
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600 Series
The 600 series features:
Solid drive wheel axles
2 stage augers
Figure 1.2
700 Series
The 700 series features:
Track drive (2 and 3 wheel versions)
2 stage and 3 stage augers available.
Figure 1.3
Understanding Model And Serial Numbers
The model and serial numbers are located on a white

sticker with a bar code. The sticker is located at the back of
the machine, below and to the left of the speed selector
shaft.
Figure 1.4
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Introduction
The model number is 31AH64FG795. The break down of what the model number means is as follows:
31 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Indicates that this is a snow thrower.
- - A - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sales level
- - - H- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Starter (M = 110v electric starter with a 3A/5A split alternator)
- - - - - 6 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Frame series
- - - - - - 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Engine (T = 277 cc Cub Cadet engine)
- - - - - - - F - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Handle panel style
- - - - - - - - -G - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Auger housing
- - - - - - - - - - 795 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Customer number
The serial number is 1H072B30186. The serial number reads as follows:

1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Engineering level
- H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Month of production (H = August)
- - - 07 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Day of the month
- - - - - 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Last digit of the year
- - - - - - B - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Plant it was built in
- - - - - - - - 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - -Assembly line number
- - - - - - - - - -0186 - - - - - - - - - -Number of unit built
Additional technical and service information may also be available to our company authorized service center per-
sonnel through our company corporate offices, regional parts distributors and regional service center field support
personnel. Please contact the designated support office in your area or our corporate offices directly should further
service information be needed.
Cub Cadet LLC
P.O. Box 368022
Cleveland, OH 44136
Telephone: (330) 273-8669
www.cubcadet.com
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Belts and Cables
Chapter 2: Belts And Cables
Auger Belt
To remove/replace the Auger Belt:
NOTE: Prior to servicing or replacing any belts stop the
engine and allow it to cool. Then disconnect spark
plug and ground it to the engine
NOTE: If the unit is throwing the Auger Belt, inspect the
round part of the Auger Housing that the impeller
3/8 spins in. If there is a buckle or a crease in it, the
Hex Screws Auger Housing is bent and must be replaced
before replacing the belt.
1. Remove the two screws that secure the belt cover
using a 3/8 wrench. See Figure 2.1.
2. Lift the belt cover off of the unit.
Figure 2.1
NOTE: Some units have a belt guide. The belt guide can
be removed by removing the two screws, by the
arrows in Figure 2.2., using a 1/2 wrench.
Figure 2.2
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3. Loosen the idler pulley enough for the belt to clear it

using a 1/2 wrench.
4. Slip the belt off of the engine pulley.
Figure 2.3
5. Drain the fuel into an approved container.

6. Carefully tip the snow thrower forward so it rests on
the auger housing.
7. Remove the bottom access panel. See Figure 2.4.
3/8 wrench
Figure 2.4
8. Remove the belt guide (the shoulder bolt) with a 3/

4 wrench and a 9/16 wrench. See Figure 2.5.
9. Unhook the idler bracket return spring.
Return Spring
Figure 2.5
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Belts and Cables
NOTE: On 2005 through 2007 model years, the Return

Spring hooked into a hole in the impeller housing.
See Figure 2.6.
NOTE: The idler bracket has a tab that acts as a brake,
pressing against the Auger Belt whenever the
Auger Control Lever is released.
Return
Spring
Figure 2.6
10. Pull the belt down past the Auger Pulley. See Figure
2.7.
11. Install the belt by following the previous steps in
reverse order.
12. Start the engine.
13. Engage and disengage the Auger Control Lever a
few times.
14. With the Auger Control Lever disengaged, move to
the front of the unit and verify that the augers are not
moving.
NOTE: If the Augers are moving, adjust the cable tension
and repeat steps 12 through 14.
Figure 2.7
15. Test run the snow thrower in a safe area before
returning it to service.
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Drive Belt
To remove/replace the drive belt:
NOTE: Prior to servicing or replacing any belts, stop Torsion
Drive
the engine and allow it to cool. Then discon- Spring
Idler Bracket
nect spark plug and ground it to the engine
1. Remove Auger Belt as described on the Auger Belt
section of this chapter.
2. Using a 3/8 wrench, rotate the Drive Idler Bracket
enough slip the belt off of the engine pulley. See
Figure 2.8.
Figure 2.8
3. Work the belt off the bottom of the Drive Platter.

4. Slip the belt between the Friction Wheel and Drive
Platter. See Figure 2.9.
5. Pull the belt up through the top of the housing.
6. Install the belt by following the previous steps in
reverse order.
Drive Platter
Figure 2.9
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Auger Control Cable

To remove/replace the Auger Control Cable:
NOTE: The auger control is on the left side of the handle
bars.
1. Place an alignment mark on the adjustment bracket
and the frame. See Figure 2.10.
2. Loosen the hex screws securing the adjustment
bracket to release tension off of the cable.
Alignment mark
Figure 2.10
3. Detach the cable from the control handles. See Fig-

ure 2.11.
NOTE: On units with threaded Z-fittings:
Loosen the jam nut.
Unthread the cable from the Z-fitting.
4. Loosen the cable guide pulley on the adjustment
bracket and slip the cable out of the pulley groove.
5. Remove the belt cover.
Figure 2.11
6. Loosen the second cable guide pulley and slip the

cable out of the pulley groove. See Figure 2.12.
Figure 2.12
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7. Detach the spring end of the cable from the Idler

Pulley Bracket. See Figure 2.13.
8. Install the cable by following the previous steps in
reverse order.
NOTE: When attaching he spring end of the cable,
the open side of the spring faces the engine.
Idler Pulley Bracket Auger Cable
Figure 2.13
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Belts and Cables
Drive Clutch Control Cable

To remove/replace the Drive Control Cable:
NOTE: The drive control is on the right handle.
1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground it to the engine.
alignment mark
the auger housing opening.
4. Place an alignment mark on the adjustment bracket
and the frame. See Figure 2.14.
5. Detach the cable from the engagement handle.
NOTE: On units with threaded Z-fittings:
Loosen the jam nut.
Figure 2.14
Unthread the cable from the Z-fitting.
6. Remove the bottom access panel.

7. Unhook the spring end of the cable from the Drive
Platter Support Bracket. See Figure 2.15.
8. Unhook the cable from the pulley on the adjustment
bracket.
reverse order.
Drive platter support bracket
Figure 2.15
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Auger and Drive Cable Adjustments (500, 600 and 3-wheel Track Drives)
NOTE: Prior to servicing or replacing any belts, stop

the engine and allow it to cool. Then discon-
nect spark plug and ground it to the engine
1. Loosen the hex screws that secure the bracket that
guides the cable needing adjustment using a 3/8
wrench. See Figure 2.16.
2. Slide the bracket up to add slack to the cable or
down to add tension to the cable.
NOTE: The cables should be straight, without ten- Hex Screws
sion when the handle is not engaged.
Adjustment
NOTE: If either bracket reaches the end of its travel Brackets
without achieving correct adjustment, use a
straight-edge to confirm that the handle bars
are not bent.
3. When adjusted correctly, the cables should not have
any slack. They should also not be under tension Figure 2.16
while in the disengaged position.
NOTE: The speed selector should be able the travel
through its full range of travel without bind-
ing.
IMPORTANT: Creep in the drive or auger systems
is unacceptable and must be fixed
before returning to service.
4. Test run the unit in a safe area before returning it to
service.
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Auger Cable Adjustments (2-wheel Track Drives)

Check the adjustment of the auger control:
1. When the Auger Control Lever is released, in the
disengaged or 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.
3. While standing in the operators position, behind the
snow thrower, engage the auger.
4. Allow the auger to remain engaged for approxi-
mately ten seconds before releasing the auger con-
trol. Repeat this several times.
5. With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position
and the auger control in the disengaged or up
position, walk to the front of the machine.
Figure 2.17
6. Confirm that the auger has completely stopped
rotating and shows no signs of motion.
IMPORTANT: If the auger shows any signs of rotating, return to the operators position and shut off the engine
and wait for all moving parts to stop before readjusting the auger control.
To adjust the Auger Control Cable:
1. Loosen the hex jam nut on the Auger Control Cable Z fitting. See Figure 2.17.
2. Without turning the cable, thread the ferrule up or down the Z fitting until there is no slack in the cable with-
out pulling on the auger idler pulley..
Hold the flats on the ferrule with pliers and tighten the jam nut against the ferrule.
Do not over-tighten the cable.
3. Repeat steps 2 through 6 above until proper adjustment has been achieved.
Drive Cable Adjustments (2-wheel Track Drives)
Check the adjustment of the drive control by:
1. With the Drive Control Lever released, in the disengaged or up position, push the snow thrower gently for-
ward. The unit should roll freely.
2. Engage the drive control and gently attempt to push the snow thrower forward. The tracks should not turn and
the unit should not roll freely.
3. Release the drive control and move the shift lever back and forth between the R2 position and the F6 position
several times. The shift lever should move easily.
If any of the above tests failed, the drive cable is in need of adjustment. Proceed as follows:
1. To adjust the drive, loosen the hex jam nut on the auger control cable Z fitting. See Figure 2.17.
2. Thread the ferrule without turning the cable onto the Z fitting until there is no slack in the cable.
Hold the flats on the ferrule with pliers and tighten the jam nut against the ferrule.
Do not over-tighten the cable.
3. Rotate the coupling end of the cable counterclockwise to loosen the tension or clockwise to increase the ten-
sion on the cable.
4. Tighten the hex jam nut.
5. Re-check the adjustment of the Drive Control Cable, as described above, to verify proper adjustment has been
achieved.
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Speed Selector Cable

To adjust the Speed Selector Cable:
NOTE: Inspect the drive platter and friction wheel
before adjusting the speed sector cable.
Ensure that the friction wheel can freely
travel through the whole range of positions.
NOTE: A damaged or binding friction wheel can
mimic a speed selector cable that is out of
adjustment.
1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed
position.
2. Loosen the hex nut on the Shift Cable Index Bracket
and pivot the bracket downward until the slack in the
cable is gone. See Figure 2.18.
3. Tighten the hex nut. Figure 2.18
To remove/replace the Speed Selector Cable:
1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Disconnect the
5. Place a block of wood on the left side of the drive
wheel to hold the shifter arm stationary. See Figure
2.19.
Figure 2.19
6. Release the tension on the Speed Selector Cable

with two 7/16 wrenches. See Figure 2.20.
NOTE: Older production units only have one hole
for the speed selector cable, as seen in Fig-
ure 2.20. Current production models have
three holes. The extra holes were added to
expand the adjustment range to the cable.
Figure 2.20
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7. Loosen the cable screw and nut enough to free the z-

Screw fitting from the from the Speed Control Pivot Bracket.
See Figure 2.21.
Nut
Figure 2.21
8. Remove the hair pin clip from the cable end. See Fig-
ure 2.22.
Hair pin clip
Figure 2.22
NOTE: Early production units have a hex screw securing

the barrel side of the cable to the shifter handle.
NOTE: The bracket securing the cable to the shift lever is
two pieces
reverse order.
10. Adjust the cable by following the procedures
described in the Speed Control Cable adjustment
Figure 2.23
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Speed Selector Rod

To adjust the Speed Selector Rod:
NOTE: Inspect the drive platter and friction wheel
before adjusting the Speed Selector Cable.
Ensure that the friction wheel can freely
travel trough the whole range of positions.
NOTE: A damaged or binding friction wheel can
mimic a speed selector cable that is out of
adjustment.
Hair Pin Clip
1. Place the Speed Selector Lever in the fastest for-
ward speed position.
2. Remove the hair pin clip and washer from the upper
end of the selector rod. See Figure 2.24.
3. Slide the ferrule out of the speed selector lever.
Figure 2.24
4. Loosen the jam nut.

5. Adjust the ferrule until the ferrule lines up with the
hole in the speed selector lever without pulling on
the rod. See Figure 2.25.
NOTE: When adjusted, the rod needs to be parallel
with the axis of the snow thrower.
6. Reinstall the washer and hair pin clip.
service.
Figure 2.25
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To remove/replace the Speed Selector Rod:

1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed posi-
tion.
2. Remove the hair pin clip and washer from the upper
end of the Selector Rod. See Figure 2.26.
3. Slide the ferrule out of the Speed Selector Lever.
Figure 2.26
4. Remove the nut that secures the ball joint on the end
of the selector rod to the selector assembly, using a
1/2 wrench. See Figure 2.27.
5. Slide the ball joint out of the Selector Assembly.
6. Install the Selector Shaft by following the previous
steps in reverse order.
NOTE: The ball joint is a wear item. MTD recommends
replacing the ball joint when installing the Speed
Ball Joint
Selector Shaft.
7. Adjust the shaft by following the procedures
described in the previous section of this chapter.
Figure 2.27 service.
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Auger and Drive Lever Interlock

To remove/service the Auger And Drive Lever Interlock:
1. Loosen, but do not remove the two screws holding
the auger cable using a 3/8 socket. See Figure
2.28.
NOTE: Place an alignment mark on the adjustment
bracket and the frame for reassembly.
Alignment marks
Figure 2.28
2. Remove the Z-fitting from the Auger Control Lever

with a pair of needle nose pliers.
3. Remove the shoulder bolt using a 3/4 wrench and a 1/2
1/2 wrench. See Figure 2.29. Wrench 3/4
Wrench

Figure 2.29
4. Carefully release the tension from the torsion spring

as the bolt is withdrawn.
5. Repeat the previous step on the drive control lever. D hole
6. Detach the pivot rod from the Clutch Lock Cam. See
Figure 2.30.
NOTE: The flats at each end of the pivot rod fit into
the D hole in the cam lock.
7. Slide the rod out of the handle panel.
Figure 2.30
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NOTE: The pivot rod for early production models were nail
headed. Current production models have a pow-
ered medal end. See Figure 2.31.
Nail headed
Powdered metal end
Figure 2.31
Shoulder nut NOTE: The shoulder nuts are attached to the clutch lock
cams with a socket head screw. The screw can be
Hex key removed using a 3/16 hex key.
NOTE: If the socket head screw is over torqued, the screw
head will sink into the plastic material of the Clutch
Lock Cam. The socket head screw will also pre-
vent the shoulder bolt from threading into the
shoulder bolt all the way.
NOTE: If the socket head screw is too loose, the Clutch
Clutch Lock Cam
Cam Lock will not operate the Auger Control
Lever.
8. Install the interlocks by following the previous proce-
dures in reverse order.
Figure 2.32
service.
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500 Series Drive System
Axle Assemblies
Axle Shafts NOTE: Units with steerable drive wheels have a split axle
to allow each wheel to be driven independently of
each other. See Figure 3.1.
Axle Support
Tube
Figure 3.1
To remove the axles:

Axle
1. With the engine stopped and allowed to cool, discon-
nect the spark plug wire and ground it to the engine.
3. Carefully tip the snow thrower forward, so it rests on
Hex drive shaft
Figure 3.2
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5. Remove the wheels using a 1/2 wrench.

NOTE: The ends of the axle shafts are a double-D.
See Figure 3.3.
Figure 3.3
6. Slide the spacers off of the axle. See Figure 3.4.
Spacer
Hex
Bushing
Figure 3.4
7. Carefully pry the 2 split bushings from the axle. See

Figure 3.5.
Figure 3.5
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56 tooth gear
8. Slide one of the large 56T gears inward, while gently
pulling the axle outward enough to expose the key
that engages the gear. See Figure 3.6.
9. Remove the key.
10. Hold the axle support tube and pull the shaft from the
housing.
11. Repeat steps 8 through 10 for the opposite axle.
NOTE: Examine the removed parts: If failed because of
something other than normal wear, identify and
Spacer Woodruff correct the cause before returning the snow
key thrower to service
12. Install the axle assemblies by following the previous
Figure 3.6 steps in reverse order.
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Hex Drive Shaft

To remove/replace a Hex Drive Shaft:
1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool, disconnect the
4. Remove the access panel using 3/8 wrench.
5. Remove both wheels using a 1/2 wrench.
6. Remove the axle assembly by following the proce-
dure described in the previous section of this chap-
ter.
7. Remove the four screws that hold the right side
Shaft Retainer Housing. See Figure 3.7. Figure 3.7
NOTE: In order to remove the housing, it may be

necessary to squeeze the steering trigger to
release the dog assembly from the planetary
ring gear.
8. Rotate the entire Friction Wheel Assembly back-
wards to it from the Shifter Assembly.
9. Maneuver the entire drive assembly to the left,
enough for the right side to clear the frame, then
remove. See Figure 3.8.
Figure 3.8
Drive Gears
10. The complete drive assembly has two housings on
each side, commonly referred to as the planetary
gear sets. See Figure 3.9.
NOTE: Each drive gear drives one half of the split
axle.
11. Install the hex drive shaft by following the previous
12. Test drive the snow thrower in a safe area before
Planetary Gear Sets
Figure 3.9
26
Planetary Gears
1. To inspect or repair the planetary gears. it is not nec-

essary to completely remove the drive assembly from
the snow thrower.
5. Remove the wheel using a 1/2 wrench.
6. Remove the Planetary Gear Housing from the snow
thrower using a 3/8 wrench. See Figure 3.10.
Figure 3.10
Shims
7. Remove the bearing and spacer (if equipped).
8. Remove the snap ring and shims off of the shaft. See
Figure 3.11.
NOTE: Starting with the 2013 production year, the snap
ring was changed to an E-ring.
Snap Ring
Figure 3.11
9. Carefully remove the ring gear from the planetary

gear set. See Figure 3.12.
NOTE: The planetary gears and sun gear will slide off eas-
ily.
NOTE: Any time the carrier is taken off of the drive assem-
bly check the grease and add some Arctic Grease
(737-0318-CRTG).
Figure 3.12
27
10. Inside of each planetary gear set is a series of plan- Sun Gear
Planetary gears
etary gears that rotate around a sun gear and rotate
inside of the ring gear. See Figure 3.13.
NOTE: The groves are grease grooves.
11. Although the planetary gears rarely have any ser-
vice issues, a good working knowledge is important.
The hex shaft transfers torque from the rubber
drive disc to the sun gear on each end of the
hex drive shaft.
The sun gear drives the planetary gears.
Planetary gear carrier
When unlatched (trigger squeezed) the ring Ring Gear
gear is allowed to spin freely.
Figure 3.13
When the ring gear spins freely it will not drive
the planetary gear carrier.
When the trigger is released and the ring gear
is latched (prevented from rotating). The planet
gears drive the carrier in the opposite direction
of the sun gear, but at greater speed.
The drive gear attached to the carrier transfers
power each side of the split axle.
Washer/spacer
NOTE: Examine all the gears: If one or more of the
gears failed because of something other
than normal wear, identify and correct the
cause before returning the snow thrower to
service.
NOTE: Starting with the 2013 production year, the
needle bearings in the ring gear, were
replaced with ball bearings. Seals were also
added.
12. Install the gears by following the previous steps in
reverse order
Shims
13. Apply a generous coating of Arctic Grease (737-
0318-CRTG) to the inside of the ring and planetary
Figure 3.14
gears.
NOTE: When installing the bearing, remember that
the wide side faces outward. See Figure 3.14.
14. Repeat on opposite side.
15. Test drive the snow thrower in a safe area before returning it to service.
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Friction Wheel Replacement

To remove/replace the Friction Wheel:
1. Remove the Hex Drive Shaft by following the proce-
dures described in the Hex Drive Shaft section of this
chapter.
2. Remove the bearing from one side of the Hex Drive
Shaft.
3. Remove the snap ring that holds the planetary gear
set to the Hex Drive Shaft.
4. Slide the planetary gear set off of the Hex Drive
Shaft.
5. Slide the Friction Wheel Assembly off of the hex
shaft.
Figure 3.15
6. Remove the four screws that hold the Friction Wheel

Assembly together using a 1/2 wrench.
NOTE: Earlier production units require 3/8 wrench for the
four screws.
7. Separate the friction wheel assembly.
8. Examine the removed parts.
NOTE: If it failed because of something other than normal
wear, identify and correct the cause before return-
ing to service. See Figure 3.16.
9. Inspect the parts for damage or wear.
10. Install the rubber Friction Wheel following the previ-
ous steps in reverse order.
Figure 3.16
NOTE: Tighten the screws to in a star pattern. See Figure

3 3.17.
NOTE: The torque for the 1/4-20 screws is 72 - 108 in lbs
2 (8 - 12 Nm).
1 NOTE: The torque for the 5/16-18 screws is 115 - 145 in
lbs (13 - 16 Nm)
4 NOTE: Make sure the rubber ring is secure within the
wheel assembly before installing it in the unit.
NOTE: Place a small amount of 3-in-,1 or similar oil, on a
rag. Wipe a light coating of oil on the hex shaft.
11. Test run the snow thrower before returning it to ser-
vice.
Figure 3.17
29
30
Axle Assemblies
1. With the engine stopped and allowed to cool, discon-

nect the spark plug wire and ground it to the engine.
Figure 4.1
5. Remove the wheels using a 1/2 wrench.

NOTE: The ends of the axle shaft are double D.
Figure 4.2
31
6. Slide the spacers and washers off of the axle. See

Figure 4.3.
NOTE: There are usually 2 washers on the left side
and only 1 on the right side. Spacer
Hex
Bushing
Washers
Figure 4.3
7. Remove the E-rings from the axle shaft.

NOTE: Starting in 2013, the E-rings were removed
and replaced with a 7 long split spacer.
8. Slide the axle to the left until the woodruff key in the
axle is fully exposed. See Figure 4.4.
9. Remove the woodruff key.
E-ring groove
Woodruff Key
Figure 4.4
10. While holding the large drive gear, remove the axle
shaft from the left side.
NOTE: The washers will drop as the axle is
removed.
11. Lift the large drive gear and washers out of the
machine. See Figure 4.5.
12. Remove the hex flange bushings.
NOTE: Anytime it is necessary to remove bushings,
carefully inspect them for normal wear and
replace them if the wear is excessive.
13. Install the axle by following the previous step in
reverse order.
vice. Figure 4.5
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Hex Drive Shaft Assembly

To remove/replace the Hex Drive Shaft Assembly:
1. Remove the Axle Assembly as described in Axle
Assemblies section of this chapter.
2. Remove the E-ring from the left side of the drive shaft
assembly. See Figure 4.6.
Figure 4.6
3. Remove the bolt or nut, depending on production

9/16 date, from the end of the hex shaft using a 9/16
Wrench wrench while holding the shaft with a 13/16 wrench.
See Figure 4.7.
NOTE: Some units may have a 3/4 hex shaft.
13/16 Wrench
Figure 4.7
NOTE: On single speed units, the drive shaft is round. See

Figure 4.8.
Drive shaft
Figure 4.8
33
4. Rotate the friction wheel assembly until the collar is

free from the pin on the shift assembly.
5. Maneuver the shaft partially through the wheel drive
frame, then tilt the assembly forward to free it from
the housing. See Figure 4.9.
6. Examine the removed parts: if any failed because of
something other that normal wear, identify and cor-
rect the cause before returning the snow thrower to
service.
Collar
7. Install the drive shaft assembly by following the pre-
vious step in reverse order.
NOTE: Place a small amount of 3-in-1, or similar oil,
on a rag. Wipe a light coating of oil on the Figure 4.9
hex shaft.
8. Test run the snow thrower before returning it to service.
34
1. Remove the drive shaft by following the procedures

described in the Hex Drive Shaft Assembly section of
this chapter.
2. Remove the bearing from one end of the shaft.
3. Slide the Friction Wheel Assembly off of the shaft.
NOTE: On the single speed models, drive out the roll pin
holding the friction wheel to the hex shaft.
Roll pin
Figure 4.10

NOTE: Earlier production units require 3/8 wrench for the
four screws.
5. Separate the Friction Wheel Assembly. See Figure
4.11.
Figure 4.11
35

7. Install the rubber Friction Wheel by following the 3
previous steps in reverse order.
2
NOTE: Tighten the screws in a star pattern. See
1
Figure 4.12.
NOTE: The torque for the 1/4-20 screws is 72 - 108
in lbs (8 - 12 Nm). 4
NOTE: The torque for the 5/16-18 screws is 115 -

145 in lbs (13 - 16 Nm)
NOTE: Make sure the rubber ring is secure within
the wheel assembly before installing it in the
unit.
Figure 4.12
NOTE: Place a small amount of 3-in-1 or similar oil
on a rag. Wipe a light coating of oil on the
hex shaft.
8. Test run the snow thrower before returning it to service.
36
700 Series 2-Wheel Track-Drive System
Track Adjustment
To adjust track:
Bottom of track 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
and ground against engine.
Note the direction
2. Drain fuel from fuel tank.
of the Track Tread
Pattern. NOTE: The tension on the tracks of the snow thrower can
be adjusted. There are track adjusters on each
side of the unit. It is important that each track is
adjusted equally.
J-bolt 3. Tip the snow thrower forward so that it rests on the

auger housing opening.
Front of snow thrower 4. Loosen the front wheel nuts, using a 3/4 wrench
5. Adjust the track tension by loosening or tightening
the hex nut on J-bolts at the front of track side plates.
Figure 5.1 See Figure 5.1.
NOTE: When properly adjusted, there should be approxi-
mately 1/2 of deflection in the track with 15 lbs of
pressure applied to the track between the idler
wheel and the drive wheel assemblies.
6. Tighten the nut on the front wheels
7. Test run the unit in a safe area before returning to
service.
37
Track and Track Wheels

To remove/replace the Track and Track Wheels: Drive wheel
NOTE: The Track and Track Wheels are removed
and installed as one assembly.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground it against the engine.
2. Drain the fuel tank.
3. Tip the snow thrower forward, so that it rests on its
4. Remove the nut and washer from the drive wheel
Figure 5.2
5. Remove the nut and washer from the idler wheel

6. Loosen the Tensioning J-bolt nuts.
7. Slide the Track and the Track Wheels off of the unit.
8. Slip the wheels out of the Track.
Figure 5.3
9. Install the Track and Track Wheels by following the

NOTE: The Tracks are directional. There is an
arrow molded on the inside of the Track. The
arrow points in the direction of rotation for
forward travel. See Figure 5.4.
NOTE: The arrow was highlighted with a white paint
pen to make it visible in the photograph.
10. Adjust the track tension by following the procedures
described in the Track Adjustment section of this
chapter.
service. Figure 5.4
38
Hex Drive Shaft

To remove/replace the Hex Drive Shaft:
2. Drain the fuel tank into an approved container.
4. Remove the access panel using 3/8 wrench. See
Figure 5.5.
Figure 5.5
5. Hold the Hex Drive Shaft with a 3/4 wrench. See Fig-
ure 5.6.
NOTE: Some units may have a 7/8 hex shaft.
Figure 5.6
6. Remove the Patch Bolt and washer that secures the

right Hex Drive Shaft Bearing. See Figure 5.7.
7. Remove the bearing.
Patch bolt
Figure 5.7
39
8. Remove the Patch Bolt and washer that secures the

left Hex Drive Shaft Bearing. See Figure 5.8.
9. Remove the bearing and spacer.
Patch bolt
Figure 5.8
10. Slide the Hex Drive Shaft out of the unit from the
right side. See Figure 5.9.
NOTE: The Friction Wheel Assembly is now free.
Inspect and replace the Friction Wheel if
there are any signs of wear or damage.
Figure 5.9
To install the Hex Drive Shaft:

11. Verify that the Friction Wheel Assembly is engaged
with the pin on the Shifter Arm. See Figure 5.10.
Shifter Arm
Pin
Figure 5.10
40
12. Slide the Hex Drive Shaft into the frame from the right
side, passing it through the Friction Wheel Assembly.
NOTE: The side without the E-ring goes in first.
Figure 5.11
13. Align the Hex Drive Shaft with the sprocket.

14. Pass the Hex Drive Shaft through the sprocket until
the E-ring on the shaft rests against the Friction
Wheel. See Figure 5.12.
Sprocket
Figure 5.12
15. Install the spacer on the left side of the Hex Drive
Shaft. See Figure 5.13.
16. Install the left bearing.
Spacer
17. Hold the Hex Drive Shaft with a 3/4 wrench.
18. Install the washer and patch bolt.
Figure 5.13
41
19. Install the bearing on the right side. See Figure

5.14.
20. Install the Patch Bolt and washer.
21. Place a small amount of 3-in-1, or similar oil, on a
rag. Wipe a light coating of oil on the Hex Drive
Shaft.
22. Install the access panel.
Right bearing
service.
Figure 5.14
42

chapter.
2. Slide the Friction Wheel Assembly off of the pin on
the Shift Arm. See Figure 5.15.
Shift Arm
Figure 5.15

Assembly together, using a 1/2 wrench.
NOTE: Earlier production units require a 3/8 wrench for
the four screws.
4. Separate the Friction Wheel Assembly.
5. Examine the removed parts.
Figure 5.16
NOTE: Tighten the screws in a star pattern. See Figure

3 5.17.
2 (8 - 12 Nm).
lbs (13 - 16 Nm)
NOTE: Place a small amount of 3-in-1, or similar oil, on a
rag. Wipe a light coating of oil on the Hex Drive
Shaft.
Figure 5.17
vice.
43
Axle Shaft
To remove/replace an Axle Shaft:
1. Remove the Track and Track Wheels of the affected
axle by following the procedures described in the
Track and Track Wheels section of this chapter.
3. Remove the eight screws that hold the rear alumi-
num housing in place, using a 1/2 wrench. See Fig-
ure 5.18.
4. Lift the housing out of the snow thrower.
Figure 5.18
5. Remove the two screws that hold the axle tube in

place, using a 1/2 wrench.
Figure 5.19
6. Move the axle so that the sprocket teeth on the axle

are beside the teeth on the Planetary Gear Set. See
Figure 5.20.
7. Work the chain off of the sprockets.
8. Slide the axle out of the axle tube.
9. Remove the two nuts, bolts and fender washers,
that secure the axle tube to the side plate using a 1/
2 wrench and a 5/8 wrench.
10. Inspect the axle and the axle tube for signs of dam-
age or wear. If any are found, replace the affected
component.
Figure 5.20
44
11. Drive out the old bushings using a drift punch. See
Figure 5.21.
Figure 5.21
12. Install new bushings in the axle tube.

13. Set the axle tube in place.
14. Slip the chain over the axle tube.
15. Slide the axle into the axle tube.
Figure 5.22
16. With the teeth of the sprocket gears next to each

other, slip the chain onto both sprockets.
17. Install the two screws that hold the axle tube in place.
18. Install the two nuts, bolts and fender washers that
secure the axle tube to the side plate using a 1/2
wrench and a 5/8 wrench. See Figure 5.23.
Fender washers
19. Install the rear housing.
20. Install the access panel.
21. Install the Track and Track Wheels by following the
procedure described in the Track and Track Wheel
22. Test drive the unit in a safe area before returning it to
service.
Figure 5.23
45
Planetary Gears and Shaft

To remove/replace the planetary gears and shaft:
1. Slip the chains off of both axles by following the pro-
cedures described in the Axle Shaft section of this Triggers
chapter.
2. Clamp down both steering triggers. See Figure
5.24.
Figure 5.24
3. Drive out the roll pin using a 5/32 pin punch. See
Figure 5.25.
Figure 5.25
4. Remove the nut and washer on each end of the

Planetary Shaft. See Figure 5.26.
5. Remove the Hex Flange Bushing from each end of
the shaft.
Figure 5.26
46
6. Slide the Planetary Shaft to the right enough for it to

clear the transmission housing. See Figure 5.27.
7. Slip the drive chain off of the sprocket on the end of
the shaft.
Figure 5.27
8. Remove the Planetary Shaft Assembly from the

transmission box.
9. Set the shaft on the work bench. See Figure 5.28.
10. Slide the sprocket off of the shaft.
11. Remove both chains.
Figure 5.28
12. Remove the shim washers.

13. Slide the left Planetary Gear carrier off of the shaft.
See Figure 5.29.
Shim Washers
Figure 5.29
47
14. Remove the Sun Gear. See Figure 5.30. Ring Gear
15. Remove the Ring Gear and washer.

Planetary Gears
Sun Gear
Figure 5.30
16. Remove the snap ring from the right Planetary Gear
Set. See Figure 5.31.
17. Remove the shim washers.
18. Slide the right Planetary Gear Carrier off of the
shaft.
19. Remove the Sun Gear.
20. Remove the Ring Gear and washer.
21. Clean and inspect all of the components. Snap Ring
NOTE: If any of the Planetary Gear Set components
show signs of wear or damage, the whole
gear set must be replaced.
Figure 5.31
22. Grease the needle bearings and the inside of the

ring gear with Arctic Grease (737-0318-CRTG).
See Figure 5.32.
NOTE: Use a liberal amount of grease. Any excess
will work its way out of the gear set.
Figure 5.32
48
23. Grease the needle bearing and the planetary gear

posts on the carrier with Arctic Grease (737-0318-
CRTG). See Figure 5.33.
24. Install the planetary gears on the carrier.
NOTE: The grooves on the planetary gears are for grease.
They are not timing marks.
Figure 5.33
25. Slide the washer, from behind the ring gears, onto the
shaft.
26. Grease the splines and the part of the shaft where
the needle bearings ride with Arctic Grease (737-
0318-CRTG). See Figure 5.34.
27. Install a Ring Gear on the right side of the shaft.
NOTE: The right side of the shaft is the side with the snap
ring groove.
Splines NOTE: The ring gears and planetary carrier are the same
part number for each side.
28. Install a carrier with the Planetary Gears.
Figure 5.34 29. Install shim washers.

30. Install the snap ring.
Drive sprocket 31. Slide a ring gear on to the left side of the shaft.
32. Install a carrier with the planetary gears.
33. Install shim washers.
34. Slide the drive sprocket on to the left side of the shaft.
35. Install the roll pin into drive sprocket. See Figure
5.35.
Figure 5.35
49
36. Measure the free travel of each Planetary Gear Set

using a feeler gauge.
NOTE: There should be 0.010 - 0.030 travel.
NOTE: If there is too much travel, add a 0.020
shim, part number 936-0502. If there is not
enough travel remove a shim.
37. Remove the roll pin, but leave the sprocket on the
shaft.
NOTE: Installing the drive chain, with the roll pin in
place, is very difficult.
38. Install the Planetary Shaft Assembly by following
step 1 - 8 in reverse order.
Figure 5.36
service.
50
Steering Trigger Cables

To remove/replace a steering trigger cable:
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground it against the engine.
E-ring 3. Tip the snow thrower forward so that it rests on its
4. Remove the E-ring that secures the steering triggers
Pivot Pin. See Figure 5.37.
5. Remove the Pivot Pin.
Figure 5.37
6. Unhook the trigger from the cable. See Figure 5.38.
Figure 5.38
7. Gently pry/pull the cable end out of the Trigger

Bracket.
Pull here
NOTE: Do not pull on the cable jacket. It will separate from
the cable end, damaging the cable.
Do not pull here
Figure 5.39
51

9. Remove the eight screws that hold the rear alumi-
num housing in place, using a 1/2 wrench. See Fig-
ure 3.40.
10. Lift the housing out of the snow thrower.
Figure 3.40
11. Squeeze the tabs on the end of the cable. See Fig-
ure 5.41.
Tabs
Planetary
pawl
Figure 5.41
NOTE: A Ford fuel line tool is useful for squeezing

the tabs on the end of the cable. See Figure
5.42.
12. Pull the cable out of the rear plate.
13. Unhook the cable from the planetary pawls.
reverse order.
service.
Ford fuel line tool
Figure 5.42
52
Track Removal/replacement
To remove/replace the Tracks:
NOTE: There is a spring loaded idler on both tracks, that
will take up the slack in the Tracks as they stretch.
Both of the spring loaded idlers need to be held
down when doing any work or adjustments to the
Tracks. Instructions on how to build a set of tools
to hold the idlers down are located at the end of
this chapter. See Figure 6.1.
2. Drain the oil out of the engine.
3. Carefully tip the snow thrower forward until it rests on
Figure 6.1
4. Install the tools to hold the idler wheel down.

NOTE: To use the tools:
Insert the forked end of the tool over the idler arm,
between the spring and the idler wheel.
Rotate the idler away from the Track enough for
the flange on the opposite end of the tool to hook
over the front wheel. See Figure 6.2.
Push the tool in to fully seat it.
Repeat on other side of the machine.
Idler holding tool NOTE: Both Tracks must be serviced at the same time.
Failure to do so can result in non-parallel Tracks.
Figure 6.2
53
5. Remove the four screws that hold the bottom

access panel in place using a 3/8 wrench.
6. Slide the panel out from under the top of the frame.
7. Rotate the panel until it is perpendicular to the frame
and slide it out of the slot in the frame. See Figure
6.3.
Figure 6.3
8. Remove the nuts from the tensioning J-bolts using a Tensioning J-bolts
1/2 wrench. See Figure 6.4.
NOTE: The J-bolts will fall out when the Rear Wheel
retaining nuts are removed.
Figure 6.4
9. Remove the retaining nut from both Rear Wheels Retaining nut
Figure 6.5
54
Rear Wheel
10. Slide the Rear Wheel off of the Rear Axle. See Figure
6.6.
11. Remove the Rear Wheel.
12. Lift the Track off of the machine.
13. Repeat on the opposite side.
Figure 6.6
To install the tracks:

Rear Axle 1. If the Rear Axle fell out, set the it on the machine so
that the flanges are inside the slots in the Track
Frame. See Figure 6.7.
Flange
Figure 6.7
2. With the idler hold-down tools still in place, set the

Track on the drive wheel and Front Wheel.
NOTE: Make sure the treads on the Tracks are facing the
right direction. See Figure 6.8.
Bottom view Front
Figure 6.8
55
3. Place the Rear Wheel into its groove in the Track.

Groove
4. Slide the Rear Wheel onto the Rear Axle with the
Track. See Figure 6.9.
5. Install the retaining nut a couple of threads deep.
IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the nut.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 on the opposite Track.
Figure 6.9
Quick Grip bar clamps

7. Lift the rear axle evenly to install the J-bolts.
NOTE: A pair of Quick Grip bar clamps in spreading
mode work well for this. See Figure 6.10.
8. Install both J-bolt nuts a couple of thread deep.
IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the nuts at this time.
9. Remove the bar clamps.
Figure 6.10
10. Tighten both J-bolt nuts simultaneously, until the

ends of the J-bolts extend 0.9 from the frame. See
Figure 6.11.
0.9
Figure 6.11
56
11. Measure the Track tension:

NOTE: Track tension must be checked with the Tracks off
of the ground.
11a. Lay a straight edge across the section of Track
Pressure reading between the Drive Wheel and the Rear Wheel.
11b. With the idler hold-down tools installed, mea-
sure the amount of force required to cause 3/8
deflection. See Figure 6.12.
The reading should be 14 - 20 lbs.
If the reading is too low, tighten both Tracks evenly.
If the reading is too high, loosen both Tracks
evenly.
NOTE: A spring loaded belt tensiometer is useful to mea-
sure the Track tension. The one shown in Figure
3/8 deflection 6.12. was purchased at: http://www.hmc-interna-
tional.com/awi-i.htm
Figure 6.12
12. Tighten both Rear Wheels.
13. Install the bottom access panel.
14. Lower the unit onto the Tracks.
15. Fill the engine with oil.
16. Fill the fuel tank.
service.
57
Track Drive Assembly

To remove/replace the Track Drive Assembly:
1. Remove the Tracks by following the procedures Drive Wheel
described in the Track removal/replacement section
of this chapter.
2. Remove the screw that secures the Drive Wheel to
the drive axle using a 1/2 wrench.Figure 6.13.
NOTE: Engaging the Drive Control Lever will help
hold the axle while removing the screw that
secures the Drive Wheel.
3. Slide the Drive Wheel off of the axle.
4. Remove the idler holding tool.
Figure 6.13
5. Remove the three screws that secure the Drive Axle

Bearing Cup using a 3/8 wrench.Figure 6.14.
NOTE: The Track Drive Frame may drop down Bearing Cup
when the screws are removed.
6. Remove the Bearing Cup and bearing.
Figure 6.14
7. Remove the washer that rides in the slot in the

Track Frame.
8. Lower the Track Frame until the back side of the Washer
Front Axle clears the fork of the Height Adjusting
Arm.
9. Slip the frame off of the Rear and Drive Axles.
10. Install the Track Drive Assembly by following the
service.
Figure 6.15
58
Drive Axle Assemblies

To remove the Drive Axles:
Split bushings 1. Remove the Tracks by following the procedures

described in the Track removal/replacement section
of this chapter.
2. Remove the Track Drive Assemblies by following the
procedures described in the Track Drive Assemblies
3. Remove the Split Bushings from the Drive Axle
Figure 6.16
Key 4. Slide one of the large gears inward while gently pull-
ing the axle outward enough to expose the key that
engages the gear. See Figure 6.17.
5. Remove the key.
6. Hold the large gear and pull the shaft from the hous-
ing.
NOTE: Keep track of the order of the washers for reas-
sembly.
7. Remove the large gear and washers.
Support Tube 8. Remove the Support Tube.
Figure 6.17
Hex flange bushing 9. Repeat steps 4 through 7 for the opposite axle.
10. Remove the hex flange bushings. See Figure 6.18.
NOTE: Examine the removed parts. If failure was do to
something other than normal wear, identify and
correct the cause before returning the snow
thrower to service
11. Install the axle assemblies by following the previous
Figure 6.18
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Hex Drive Shaft and Planetary Gears

To remove the Hex Drive Shaft:
1. Remove the Drive Axles by following the proce-
dures described in the previous section of this chap-
ter.
2. Clamp down both Steering Triggers. See Figure Triggers
6.19.
Figure 6.19
3. Remove the four screws that hold the left side

Retainer Housing. See Figure 6.20.
Shaft Retainer Housing
Figure 6.20
4. Rotate the entire Friction Wheel Assembly back-

wards to free the pin from the Shifter Arm.
5. Maneuver the entire drive assembly to the left
enough for the right side to clear the frame, then
remove. See Figure 6.21.
Pin
Figure 6.21
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Thin Washer Thick Washer 6. Remove the bearing and washers.

NOTE: Keep track of the order of the washers for reas-
sembly. See Figure 6.22.
Bearing
Figure 6.22
7. Carefully remove the E-ring that secures the Plane-

tary Set. See Figure 6.23.
8. Slide the Planetary Gears Set off of the Hex Drive
Shaft.
E-ring
Figure 6.23
Thinest washer
9. Remove the washer that was behind the Gear Set.

NOTE: The washer behind the Gear Set is the thinnest of
the three washers. See Figure 6.24.
10. Slide the Friction Wheel Assembly off of the Hex
Drive Shaft.
11. Repeat steps 6 through 9 on the opposite side of the
Hex Drive Shaft.
Figure 6.24
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12. Inside of each Planetary Gear Set is a series of

Planetary Gears
Planetary Gears that rotate around a Sun Gear and
rotate inside of the Ring Gear. See Figure 6.25.
NOTE: The groves are grease grooves.
13. Although the Planetary Gears rarely have any ser-
vice issues, a good working knowledge is important.
The Hex Drive Shaft transfers torque from the
Friction Wheel to the Sun Gear on each end of
the Hex Drive Shaft.
Ring Gear
The Sun Gear drives the Planetary Gears.
Planetary Gear Carrier
When unlatched, trigger squeezed, the Ring
Gear is allowed to spin freely.
Figure 6.25
When the Ring Gear spins freely it will not drive
the Planetary Gear Carrier.
When the trigger is released and the Ring Gear

is latched, preventing it from rotating. The
Planet Gears drive the carrier in the opposite
direction of the Sun Gear, but at greater speed.
The Drive Gear attached to the carrier transfers
power to the Axle Half.
Sun gear
NOTE: Inspect the component, replace/repair as
needed.
14. Slide the Friction Wheel Assembly onto the Hex
Drive Shaft so that the hole for the pin, on the shifter
arm, is away from the E-ring on the shaft.
15. Install the thin washer and Planetary Carrier.
16. Install the Sun and Planetary Gears. See Figure Figure 6.26
6.26.
17. Apply a generous coating of Arctic Grease (737-

0318-CRTG) to the inside of the Ring Gear and on
the gears.
18. Install the Ring Gear, E-ring, washers and bearing.
See Figure 6.27.
19. Repeat steps 15 through 18 on the opposite side.
20. Install the Hex Drive Shaft assembly by following
steps 1 through 5 in reverse order.
Ring gear
21. Coat the hex section of the Hex Drive Shaft with a
generous coating an anti-seize compound.
22. Test drive the snow thrower in a safe area before
Figure 6.27
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chapter.
2. Remove the bearing and washers from one side of
the Hex Drive Shaft.
3. Remove the E-ring that holds the Planetary Gear Set
to the Hex Drive Shaft.
4. Slide the Planetary Gear Set and washer off of the
Hex Drive Shaft. See Figure 6.28.
NOTE: The washer behind the gear set is the thinest of
the three washers. See Figure 6.24.
5. Slide the Friction Wheel Assembly off of the Hex
Figure 6.28 Drive Shaft.

7. Separate the Friction Wheel Assembly.
8. Inspect the parts for damage or wear. Replace parts
as needed
Figure 6.29
NOTE: Tighten the screws in a star pattern. See Figure

3 6.30.
2 (8 - 12 Nm).
lbs (13 - 16 Nm)
NOTE: Coat the hex section of the Hex Drive Shaft with a
generous coating an anti-seize compound.
10. Test run the snow thrower before returning the it to
service.
Figure 6.30
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Idler Hold Down Tools

Two tools are needed to hold down the spring loaded
idlers. The components needed to assemble the tools are:
(2) forked angle brackets (50 x 55 mm).
(2) angle brackets (45 x 55mm).
(2) 5.25 x 1 x 0.25 pieces of flat stock steel.
(8) 1/4 x 20 x 5/8 bolts
Bolt heads
(8) 1/4 x 20 nuts
NOTE: The print for the angle brackets and the flat
stock is on the next page.
NOTE: The stock angle brackets used to make
these tools came from the manufacturer with
metric dimensions. The flat stock is manu-
factured with SAE dimensions. Figure 6.31
1. Assemble the components to form two tools that are
mirror images of each other. See Figure 6.31.
NOTE: Install the bolts so that the bolt heads are on the inside. See Figure 6.31.
NOTE: Note wrapping the parts of the tool that make contact with the idler bracket and the wheel, will mini-
mized the chance of scratching the components while using the tool.
145o angle
Forked end
Long side of angle bracket
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2 Angle brackets. 10 gauge steel minimum 2 Angle brackets. 10 gauge steel minimum
15 mm 15 mm 11 mm 1
55 mm
15 mm
15 mm
4 mm
27 mm
20 mm
45 mm
10 mm
15 mm
12.5 mm
27.5 mm
11 mm 11 mm
50 mm
5.25
12.5 mm
25 mm
45 mm
65 mm
44 mm
50 mm
11 mm
28 mm
Flat stock should be 0.25 thick

NOTE: All holes are 0.25
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Auger Housing and Gear Box
Chapter 7: Auger Housing and Gear Box
NOTE: The Shave Plate and Skid Shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear. They should
be checked periodically and replaced when necessary.
Skid Shoes
Reversible
NOTE: There is a variety of Skid Shoes available for
medium frame snow throwers. Most of them are
reversible. See Figure 7.1.
Reversible To remove the Skid Shoes:
1. Remove The Hex Flange Nuts which secure the Skid
Shoe to the snow thrower.
2. Slide the Skid Shoe off of the carriage bolts
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 on the opposite side.
4. Install the new skid shoes by following the previous
Reversible
Non-Reversible
NOTE: Leave the nuts loose until the skid shoes are
Figure 7.1 adjusted.
5. Adjust the Skid Shoes by following the procedures in
the Skid Shoe Adjustment section of this chapter.
.
Skid Shoe Adjustment
To adjust the skid shoes:
1. On flat ground place a 1/16 shim under the shave
plate.
NOTE: The shim needs to run the length of the shave
plate.
NOTE: A piece of cardboard work fine for shimming the
shave plate. See Figure 7.2.
2. Loosen the nuts on the skid shoes.
NOTE: On track units, place the transport lever in the nor-
Nuts mal operation position.
3. Push the skid shoes down until they rest on the
ground.
Figure 7.2 4. Tighten the skid shoe nuts.
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Shave Plate
To remove/replace the Shave Plate:
1. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
2. Tip the snow thrower back enough to access the
shave plate.
NOTE: Laying the snow thrower on its back will
cause the engine cylinder to fill with oil.
3. Remove the nuts and carriage bolts (indicated by
the arrows in Figure 7.3.) that hold the Shave Plate
to the Auger Housing using a 1/2 wrench.
Figure 7.3
NOTE: The Shave Plate on a Heavy Duty Housing

can be adjusted as it wears. See Figure 7.4.
4. Install the Shave Plate by following the previous
Adjustable slot
Figure 7.4
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Auger Housings
To remove/replace the Auger Housing:
1. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire.
2. Remove the Discharge Chute by following the proce-
dures described in appropriate discharge chute chap-
ter.
3/8 3. Remove the two screws that secure the belt cover
Hex Screws using a 3/8 wrench. See Figure 7.5.
4. Lift the Belt Cover off of the unit.
Figure 7.5
5. Loosen the Idler Pulley enough for the belt to clear it

6. Slip the belt off of the Engine Pulley.
Figure 7.6
7. Remove the four screws that hold the Auger Housing

to the transmission using a 1/2 wrench. See Figure
7.7.
NOTE: The snow thrower will split in two when the screws
are removed.
Pivot point
Figure 7.7
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NOTE: On 2-Wheel Track units:

Remove the six nuts that hold the Auger Hous-
ing to the transmission box using a 1/2 wrench.
See Figure 7.8.
8. Separate the Auger Housing from the transmission
box.
9. Disconnect the Auger Control Cable from the Idler
Bracket.
10. Remove the Auger Gear Box Assembly by following
the procedures described in the Auger Assemblies
removal section of this chapter.
Figure 7.8
11. Remove the four nuts and bolts that hold the Chute
Chute Collar
Collar to the Auger Housing using a 7/16 wrench.
See Figure 7.9.
12. Unhook the Idler Bracket Return Spring. Idler Braket
13. Remove the Idler Bracket using a 15/16 wrench
and a 9/16 wrench.
14. Remove the Belt Guide (shoulder bolt), using a 3/4
wrench and a 9/16 wrench.
Belt Guide Return Spring

Figure 7.9
Barbs
15. Remove the Chute Clean-out Tool holder, by
squeezing the split barbs together while pushing
them out of the housing. See Figure 7.10.
16. Install the Auger Housing by following the previous
Figure 7.10
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Auger Assemblies
To remove/replace the Auger Assembly:
NOTE: The procedures for removing/replacing the Auger
Assemblies are basically the same for a 2-stage
and a 3-stage unit. Any differences will be covered
when they arise.
1. Separate the Auger Housing from the Transmission
Box by following the procedures described in the
Auger Housing section of this chapter.
2. Remove the Auger Belt.
3. Use a block of wood to prevent the augers from turn-
ing. See Figure 7.11.
Figure 7.11
4. Remove the bolt that attaches the Auger Pulley to the

Auger Shaft using a 1/2 wrench. See Figure 7.12.
Pivot point
Figure 7.12
5. The Pulley Adapter should slide off of the shaft easily.

See Figure 7.13.
Figure 7.13
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6. Remove the screws holding the Bearing Housing on

each side. See Figure 7.14.
NOTE: This is a good opportunity to inspect the
Auger Bearing for signs of wear.
Figure 7.14
7. Pull the auger from the housing. Slight rotation of

the assembly may be necessary to pull the Impeller
Shaft clear of the rear bearing. See Figure 7.15.
NOTE: The most common cause of Auger Gear-
Box damage is an impact with solid objects.
This damage is not warrantable. Use of
proper Shear Pins helps prevent gearbox
damage, but does not guarantee protection.
Figure 7.15
8. Remove the Bearing Cup, Hex Flange Bushing and

washer from each end of the output shaft.
NOTE: Some models may have an E-ring that holds
the bushing to the end of the shaft. See Fig-
ure 7.16.
E-ring
Figure 7.16
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NOTE: 3-stage units have augers on the front and back of

the Gear Box called Accelerators. See Figure 7.17.
9. Pry off the front cap.
10. Remove the screw and washer from the end of the
Input Shaft.
11. Remove the Shear Pin.
12. Slide the Accelerator, washer and spacer off of the
front of the Gear Box.
Accelerator
Figure 7.17
Spacers
Hex Bushing 13. Slide the impeller off of the D section of the Gear Box
Input Shaft.
NOTE: If the unit is a 3-stage gear box, remove the rear
Accelerator.
14. Remove the shear pins.
15. Slide the augers and spacers off of the Gear Box
Assembly.
NOTE: Note the orientation and location of all of the spac-
ers as they are removed.
Flange bushings 16. Inspect the spacers and bushings. Check for possible
damage to augers. See Figure 7.18.
Figure 7.18
17. Examine the removed Auger Assembly: If it failed;

because of something other than normal wear, iden-
tify and correct the cause before returning the snow
thrower to service.
18. Install the Auger Assembly by following the previous
NOTE: When the augers are installed correctly, the fore-
most blades will have an inward slant. See Figure
7.19.
returning to service.
Figure 7.19
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2-Stage Gear Boxes

To rebuild a 2-stage Gear Box:
1. Remove the Gear Box by following the procedures Fill Plug
described in the Auger Assemblies section of this
chapter.
2. Gently pry out the Fill Plug. See Figure 7.20.
3. Turn the transmission over and drain any oil into an
approved container.
NOTE: The transmission is filled with grease, but
the grease will break down and release its oil
over time.
Figure 7.20
4. Remove the five screws, that hold the housing

halves together, using a 3/8 wrench. See Figure
7.21.
Figure 7.21
5. Separate the housings.

NOTE: The housings have silicone sealant on them.
It may be necessary to cut the sealant to
separate the housings. See Figure 7.22.
Figure 7.22
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6. Remove the Input Shaft Assembly.
Input Shaft
Figure 7.23
7. Disassemble the Input Shaft Assembly.

NOTE: The Input Shaft might be a little swollen at the dou-
ble D, preventing the bushing and collar from slid-
ing off. If necessary, file down the swollen area
until the bushing clears.
8. Inspect the shaft, bushings, pin and collar. If there are
any signs of wear or damage, replace the affected
part(s).
Figure 7.24
9. Remove the Output Shaft, washers and Worm Gear.

NOTE: There is a washer on each side of the Worm Gear.
Sometimes the washers stick to the housing when
they are separated.
10. Slide the Worm Gear off of the Output Shaft.
11. Inspect the shaft, key and gear. If there are any signs
of wear or damage, replace the affected part(s).
Figure 7.25
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12. Remove the seals from the housings.

13. Thoroughly clean the housings and remove all of
the old sealant.
14. Press new seals into the housings. See Figure 7.26.
Seal
Figure 7.26
15. Reassemble the Output Shaft, Worm Gear and

washers.
16. Insert the Output Shaft Assembly into one of the
housings. See Figure 7.27.
Figure 7.27
17. Reassemble the Input Shaft Assembly with a new Seal lip faces out
seal.
18. Install the Input Shaft Assembly into the same hous-
ing that has the Output Shaft. See Figure 7.28.
Figure 7.28
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19. Apply 1.5 - 2 oz of 737-0168A grease to the gears

and inside of the housing. See Figure 7.29.
20. Work the gears to distribute the grease between
them.
Figure 7.29
Thin bead of sealant

21. Apply a small bead of Loctite Ultra Grey, or similar
sealant, along the inside of the bolt holes on one of
the housings. See Figure 7.30.
NOTE: A small bead is all that is needed. A thick bead of
sealant is a waste of sealant and can cause
excess sealant to get into the bearings.
22. Slide the second housing in place.
23. Install the five screws. Tighten them to a torque of 90
- 120 in lbs (10 - 14 Nm).
24. Install the plastic plug.
25. Install the Gear Box by following the procedures
Figure 7.30 chapter.
service.
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3-Stage Gear Boxes

To rebuild a 3-stage Gear Box:
1. Remove the Gear Box by following the procedures
Cover
chapter.
2. Remove the four screws that secure the cover to the
gear box housing using a 3/8 wrench. See Figure
7.31.
3. Gently lift the cover off of the Gear Box.
4. Drain the gear box into an approved container.
Figure 7.31
5. Remove the left seal, as viewed from the operators

position.
6. Remove the snap ring. See Figure 7.32.
Snap Ring
Figure 7.32
7. Gently drive the Output Shaft out of the Gear Box

from right to left.
NOTE: The key on the Output Shaft will drive out
the left bearing. See Figure 7.33. Key
Figure 7.33
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8. Remove the rear Input Shaft (long side) Seal.

9. Remove the snap ring. See Figure 7.34.
Snap Ring
Figure 7.34
10. Remove the Input Shaft from the rear of the Gear
Box.
11. Lift the Worm Gear out of the Gear Box. See Figure
7.35.
Worm Gear
Figure 7.35
12. Drive out the right side bearing.Figure 7.36.

13. Remove the seal.
Figure 7.36
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14. Drive out the front bearing.Figure 7.37.

15. Remove the seal.
16. Clean and dry all components.
17. Inspect the components.
NOTE: If there are signs of wear or damage,
replace the affected component(s).
Figure 7.37
18. Install the front bearing, using a brass punch to seat

it. See Figure 7.38.
NOTE: The front Bearing Pocket does not have a
snap ring grove, the rear does.
Figure 7.38
19. Install the right bearing, using a brass punch to seat

it. See Figure 7.39.
NOTE: The left Bearing Pocket has a snap ring
grove, the right does not.
Figure 7.39
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20. Set the Worm Gear inside the housing. See Figure
7.40.
Figure 7.40
Short end 21. Insert the Input Shaft into the housing so that the
short end rests in the front bearing. See Figure 7.41.
22. Install the rear bearing.
Front Bearing
Rear Bearing
Figure 7.41
23. Install the rear snap ring. See Figure 7.42.
Snap Ring
Figure 7.42
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24. Insert the key into the Output Shaft.

25. Insert the Output Shaft into the housing from the left
side, passing it through the Worm Gear. See Figure
7.43.
26. Rotate the Output Shaft until the key lines up with
the slot in the Worm Gear.
27. Push the shaft into the housing until the key passes
into the Worm Gear.
28. Install the left bearing.
Figure 7.43
29. Install the left snap ring. See Figure 7.44.

30. Install new seals for all four bearings.
Snap Ring
Figure 7.44
Oil level
31. Holding the Gear Box level, fill it with 4 oz of Cub
Cadet Drive System Plus (737-3120). See Figure
7.45.
32. Install a new cover gasket.
33. Install the Gear Box Cover. Tighten the screws to a
torque of 90 - 120 in lbs (10 - 14 Nm).
34. Install the gear box by following the procedures
chapter.
service.
Figure 7.45
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Discharge Chute and Controls (Manual Crank)
Chapter 8: Discharge Chute and Controls (Manual Crank)
Remote Pitch Control Head (Plastic Chutes)

To remove/replace the Remote Pitch Control Head:
NOTE: The Remote Pitch Control Head consists of a
Cable Guide, Cable Guide Bracket, and the cables
that run to the pitch control lever/joystick.
1. Remove the wing nut and carriage bolt that holds the
left side of the Chute Deflector to the Discharge
Chute.
2. Remove the nut (indicated by the arrow in Figure 8.1)
and the carriage bolt that holds the right side of the
chute deflector to the discharge chute using a 1/2
wrench.
Figure 8.1
3. Remove the screw, indicated by the arrow in Figure

8.2, that anchors the Cable Guide to the Discharge
Chute using a 3/8 wrench.
4. Slide the Chute Deflector off of the snow thrower.
Figure 8.2
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5. Slide the Cable Guide out from in between the Cable bracket
Cable Bracket and the Discharge Chute. See Figure
8.3.
6. Disconnect the cables from the cable guide.
Cable guide
Figure 8.3
7. Mark one of the cables and its location in the Cable

Bracket. See Figure 8.4.
8. Unhook the cable assemblies from the Chute
Deflector. Mark the cable
9. Remove both of the cables. and bracket
Figure 8.4
To install the Chute Deflector:

1. Hook the Cable Bracket onto the Chute Deflector.
2. Install both of the cables into the proper slots in the
Cable Bracket as indicated by the arrows in Figure
8.5
NOTE: Forward movement of pitch control lever/
joystick should result in the Chute Deflector
moving down.
NOTE: If the cables are reversed, the chute opera-
tion will be reversed.
3. Insert the Cable Guide in between the Cable
Bracket and the chute.
Figure 8.5
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4. Attach the cables to the Cable Guide. See Figure 8.6.

5. Slide the Chute Deflector onto the Discharge Chute.
NOTE: Do not apply grease to the inside surface of the
Chute Deflector or the outside surface of the Dis-
charge Chute.
Cable ends 6. Install the carriage bolts and nuts that hold the Chute
Deflector to the Discharge Chute.
NOTE: Thread the nuts on to the carriage bolts until a cou-
ple of threads stick out past the nylon locking fea-
ture. Do not over tighten the nuts.
7. Install the screw that anchors the Cable Guide to the
Discharge Chute.
Figure 8.6
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Remote Pitch Control Head (Steel Chutes)

To remove/attach the Pitch Control Head to/from the Chute
Deflector:
NOTE: The Remote Pitch Control Head consists of
a Cable Guide, Cable Guide Bracket, and
the cables that run to the pitch control lever/
joystick.
1. Remove the wing nut, washer and carriage bolt that
holds the left side of the Chute Deflector to the Dis-
charge Chute.
2. Remove the nut, indicated by the arrow in Figure
8.7, and the carriage bolt that holds the right side of
the Chute Deflector to the Discharge Chute using a
1/2 wrench.
Figure 8.7

Figure 8.8

Bracket and Cable Guide. See Figure 8.9. Cable Bracket
6. Slide the Cable Guide out as far as it will go.
7. Disconnect both cables from the Cable Bracket.
NOTE: The Cable Bracket can not be removed from
or install on the Chute Deflector with the
cables attached.
Cable Guide
Figure 8.9
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8. Disconnect the cables from the Cable Guide. See

Figure 8.10.
9. Unhook the Cable Bracket from the Chute Deflector.
Figure 8.10

See Figure 8.11.
2. Attach both cables to the Cable Guide.
NOTE: Forward movement of pitch control lever/joystick
should result in the Chute Deflector moving down.
NOTE: If the cables are reversed, the chute operation will
be reversed.
Figure 8.11
Cable Jacket End

3. Slide the Cable Guide in between the Chute Deflec-
tor and the Cable Bracket.
4. Insert the Cable Jacket Ends into the slots in the
Cable Bracket. See Figure 8.12.
Figure 8.12
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5. Set the Chute Wiper in place.

6. Set the Chute Deflector on the chute.
Wiper
Figure 8.13
7. Align the deflector and the chute by inserting a car-

riage bolt through the chute, wiper, deflector, Cable
Guide and the Cable Bracket. See Figure 8.13.
NOTE: Do not apply grease to the inside surface of
the Chute Deflector or the outside surface of
the Discharge Chute.
8. Install the nut on the carriage bolt installed in the
previous step.
NOTE: Thread the nuts on to the carriage bolts until
a couple of threads stick out past the nylon
locking feature. Do not over tighten the nuts.
9. Install the carriage bolt and wing nut on the left side
of the deflector. Figure 8.14
10. Install the screw that anchors the Cable Guide to
11. Test run the snow thrower in a safe area before returning it to service.
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Discharge Chute (Manual Crank, Cork Screw Style)

To remove/replace the Discharge Chute:
1. Pry open the three Flange Keepers securing the dis-
charge chute to the chute adapter.Figure 8.15
2. Lift the chute assembly off the mounting base of the
main housing.
NOTE: If the unit is equipped with remote pitch control,
refer to the Remote Pitch Control Head section to
remove the control head.
To install the chute:

1. Position the chute over the base.
2. Close the Flange Keepers to secure the chute to the
Flange Keeper
base.
Figure 8.15 NOTE: If the Flange Keepers will not easily click into
place, use the palm of your hand to apply swift,
firm pressure to the back of each one.
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Discharge Chute (with Remote Head)
1. Remove the hair pin clip that secures the shaft from
the hand crank or joystick, if equipped. See Figure
8.16.
Hair Pin Clip
Figure 8.16
2. Remove the bow tie clip.

3. Remove the clevis pin that holds the Remote Head
Bow Tie Clip
to the Support Bracket. See Figure 8.17.
4. Remove the wing nut.
Wing Nut
Figure 8.17
NOTE: Units with a steel chute have a lock nut

instead of a wing nut. See Figure 8.18.
NOTE: Units with a steel chute have the nut, for the
bolt that attaches the remote head to the
chute, exposed. It must be held with a 7/16
wrench during step 5.
Lock nuts
Figure 8.18
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5. Remove the bolt that secures the Remote Head to

the Discharge Chute. See Figure 8.19.
Figure 8.19
6. The Discharge Chute will lift off of the Chute Collar.

See Figure 8.20.
Figure 8.20
7. Separate the Remote Head from the chute. See Fig-

ure 8.21.
8. Install the chute by following the previous steps in
reverse order.
NOTE: Some early production units with a remote head
had Flange Keepers. If there were Flange Keepers
on the discharge chute remove and discard them.
Do not install them when installing the chute.
Separate returning it to service.
Figure 8.21
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Manual Crank, Cork Screw Style

To remove/replace the Chute Crank:
1. Remove the flat washer and hair pin clip from the
end of the Chute Crank. See Figure 8.22.
2. Remove the wing nut from the eye bolt that attaches
the crank to the handle.
3. Slide the eye bolt out of the handle
4. Pull the crank out of the Chute Bracket.
5. Install the crank by following the previous steps in
reverse order. Washer
6. Adjust the Chute Bracket as necessary to ensure Hair Pin Clip
the spiral of the crank is fully engaged with the
chute.
7. Test run the snow thrower in a safe area before Figure 8.22
Chute Bracket Adjustment

To adjust the Chute Bracket:
1. Loosen the two nuts, which secure the Chute Crank
Bracket to the Chute Collar. See Figure 8.23.
2. Position the Chute Bracket so that the spiral of the
crank is fully engaged with the chute.
3. Tighten the nuts, securing the bracket.
Chute Crank Bracket
Figure 8.23
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Remote Head
To disassemble a manual crank Remote Head:
NOTE: Procedures for rigid and flexible shaft Remote
Heads are the same.
1. Remove the hair pin clip that attaches the crank to
the Remote Head.
2. Slide the shaft out of the Remote Head.
3. Remove the bolt that attaches the Remote Head to
the chute using a 1/2 wrench. See Figure 8.24.
4. Remove the wing nut from the underside of the
Remote Head.
5. Remove the bow tie clip and clevis pin that secures
the Remote Head to the Support Mast.
Figure 8.24 6. Lift the Remote Head and chute off of the machine.

ure 8.25.
Separate
Figure 8.25
NOTE: There is a flat washer between the Remote Head

Flat Washer and the chute. If this washer is missing, the
Remote Head may bind. See Figure 8.26.
Figure 8.26
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8. Move the remote head to a workbench for service.

9. Remove the four screws that hold the Gear Support
to the cover using a 5/16 wrench. See Figure 8.27.
Figure 8.27
10. Lift the Gear Set out of the Remote Head Cover.
See Figure 8.28.
11. Lift the Pinion Gear out of the Gear Set.
Pinion Gear
Figure 8.28
12. Lift the Worm Gear and shaft out of the Gear Sup-
port Bracket. See Figure 8.29.
13. Remove the Pinion Gear Bushing.
Worm Gear
Figure 8.29
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14. Insert a pick or similar tool into the hole in the Gear
Shaft while removing the nut with a 9/16 wrench.
See Figure 8.30.
Figure 8.30
15. Remove the hex bushings, spring and washers from

the shaft.
Figure 8.31
To assemble the Remote Head:

Hole 1. Slide the Worm Gear onto the Gear Shaft so that the
alignment mark is facing and is aligned with the holes
in the gear shaft.
Alignment Mark NOTE: Slide the gear onto the shaft from the side with the
holes.
Figure 8.32
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2. Install the large holed washers and hex bushings

onto the gear shaft.
3. Install the small holed washers and the spring onto
the Gear Shaft.
4. Install the lock nut. Tighten it to a torque of 35 - 50 in
lbs (4 - 6 Nm). See Figure 8.33.
Figure 8.33
5. Install the Pinion Bushing in the Gear Support

Bracket.
6. Install the Gear Shaft Assembly into to Support
Bracket.
7. Test the Gear Shaft for binding.
NOTE: It should take 20 in lbs of torque to rotate the
shaft. The lock nut on the shaft can be tight-
ened to increase the resistance or loosened
to decrease the resistance.
3/4
8. Set the Pinion Shaft into the Gear Set so that the
travel stop is 3/4 from the edge of the bracket. See
Figure 8.34.
9. Set the Gear Set into the Remote Head Housing.
NOTE: Lubricate all friction surfaces with Renolit Figure 8.34
Polar Grease part number 937-04085.
10. Install the four screws that secure the housing to the
Support Bracket. Tighten the screws to a torque of
20 - 30 in lbs (2 - 3 Nm).
11. Attach the Remote Head to the chute. Flat Washer
NOTE: Ensure that the flat washer is trapped
between the Pinion Gear and the chute. See
Figure 8.35.
12. Set the Remote Head and chute on the machine.
13. Install the wing nut, bow tie clip and clevis pin that
secures the Remote Head to the mast.
14. Slide the crank into the Remote Head.
15. Install the hair pin clip that attaches the shaft to the
Remote Head.
16. Test run the snow thrower in a safe before returning
Figure 8.35
it to service.
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Chapter 9: Discharge Chute and Controls (Joystick, Cable Style)

To remove/replace the Pitch Control Head:
Chute.
2. Remove the nut, indicated by the arrow in Figure 9.1,
and the carriage bolt that holds the right side of the
Chute Deflector to the Discharge Chute using a 1/2
wrench.
Figure 9.1

Figure 9.2
97
5. Slide the Cable Guide out from in between the Cable Bracket
9.3.
6. Disconnect the cables from the Cable Guide.
Cable Guide
Figure 9.3
7. Unhook the cable assembly from the Chute Deflec-

tor.
Bracket. See Figure 9.4. Mark the cable
Figure 9.4

Cable Bracket, as indicated by the arrows in Figure
9.5
moving down.
Figure 9.5
98
4. Attach the cables to the Cable Guide. See Figure 9.6.

charge Chute.
Cable ends 6. Install the carriage bolts and nuts that hold the Chute
Discharge Chute.
Figure 9.6
99
Discharge Chute (with Remote Head)
1. Remove the pitch control by following the proce-

dures in the Remote Pitch Control Head section of
this chapter.
Wing Nut
Bow Tie Clip
Figure 9.7

Figure 9.8
6. The Chute Deflector will lift off of the Discharge

Chute. See Figure 9.9.
Figure 9.9
100

ure 9.10.
reverse order.
NOTE: Some early production units with a remote head
had Flange Keepers. If there were Flange Keepers
on the discharge chute remove and discard them.
Do not install them when installing the chute.
Separate returning it to service.
Figure 9.10
101
Joystick (Cable Style)

To remove/replace the joystick:
NOTE: The Remote Head and cables are part of the
joystick and can not be serviced separately.
NOTE: The procedures described here will cover
the 2-way and the 4-way joystick.
1. Remove the bow tie clip from the clevis pin that Bow Tie
Clip
holds the pivoting assembly to the support bracket.
See Figure 9.11.
2. Remove the wing nut and screw directly in front of Wing Nut
the clevis pin,
Figure 9.11
3. Remove the shoulder bolt that secures the Remote

Head to the Discharge Chute. See Figure 9.12.
NOTE: If the unit is equipped with remote pitch con- 1/2
trol, refer to the Remote Pitch Control Head Socket
section to remove the pitch control.
Figure 9.12
4. Slide the cables from the Cable Retainer positioned

on the engine. See Figure 9.13.
5. Remove the Auger And Drive Lever Interlock by fol-
lowing the procedures described in Chapter 2: Belts
and Cables.
Figure 9.13
102
6. Remove the six screws that fasten the joystick to the

dash with a 3/8 wrench. See Figure 9.14.
NOTE: Folding the handle bars down will allow easier
access to the joystick assembly.
7. Remove the joystick and its mounting bracket.
8. Install the joystick by following the previous steps in
reverse order.
NOTE: Unwind the cables prior to attaching them to the
Mounting bracket snow thrower. Allow the cables to flow without tan-
gling or twisting. Twists or kinks in the cable can
create a bind in the chute directional control.
NOTE: Insure that the double-D on the Remote Head is
properly seated in the Discharge Chute before
installing the shoulder bolt.
Figure 9.14
103
104
Discharge Chute and Controls (Joystick, Hex Shaft)
Chapter 10: Discharge Chute and Controls (Joystick, Hex Shaft)

Chute.
the Chute Deflector to the Discharge Chute using a 1/
2 wrench.
Figure 10.1

Figure 10.2
105
10.3.
Cable Guide
Figure 10.3

tor. Mark the cable
Figure 10.4

10.5
moving down.
Figure 10.5
106
4. Attach the cables to the Cable Guide. See Figure

10.6.
charge Chute.
Cable ends
6. Install the carriage bolts and nuts that hold the Chute
Figure 10.6 Discharge Chute.
107
Remote Head (Joystick, Hex Shaft)

To disassemble the Remote Head:
1. Remove the two screws, indicated by the arrows in
Figure 10.7, from the grip assembly using a #2 Phil-
lips screwdriver.
2. Slide the grip assembly off of the metal lever.
Figure 10.7
3. Remove the final screw with the grip held in a hori-

zontal position. See Figure 10.8.
A wedge on the trigger fits into a recess in the
guide.
When the trigger is squeezed, the wedge forces
the guide to pull on the cable.
Figure 10.8
4. Remove the bolt from the pivot point using a 1/2

5. Remove the hair pin clip from the Hex Shaft Cou-
pler.
6. Slide the Hex Shaft into the Remote Head until it
clears the joystick assembly.
7. Remove the Hex Shaft.
10. Remove the wing nut. Lift the Remote Head off of
the mast. Figure 10.9
108
Separate here
ure 10.10.
Figure 10.10
NOTE: There is a flat washer between the Remote Head

Flat washer and the chute. If this washer is missing, the
Remote Head may bind up. See Figure 10.11.
Figure 10.11
12. Move the Remote Head and cable to a workbench for

service.
13. Remove the four screws that hold the Gear Support
Figure 10.12
109
14. Lift the Gear Support out of the cover enough to

unhook the cable from the lock. See Figure 10.13.
15. Remove the Gear Set from the cover
Cable
Figure 10.13
NOTE: If the cable or housing is to be replaced, dis-

connect it from the Remote Head Housing.
See Figure 10.14.
Figure 10.14
16. Pivot the Latch Pawl away from the Pinion Gear,
then slip the Pinion Gear out of the bushing that
supports it. See Figure 10.15.
Latch Pawl
Pinion Gear
Figure 10.15
110
17. Lift the Worm Gear Assembly out of the Gear Sup-
port.
18. Slide the bushings washers and the Worm Gear off of
the Gear Shaft. See Figure 10.16.
Figure 10.16
19. Swing the Latch Pawl clockwise until there is enough

clearance to remove the Pinion Gear Bushing. See
Figure 10.17.
20. Remove the Pinion Gear Bushing.
Pinion Gear Bushing
Figure 10.17
To reassembly the Remote Head:

21. Install the Pinion Shaft Bushing.
22. Install the Pinion Gear.
23. Disengage the Latch Pawl while rotating the Pinion
Gear until the edge of the travel stop is 3/4 from the
edge of the Gear Support Bracket. See Figure 10.18.
Travel stop
Figure 10.18
111
24. Slide the Worm Gear onto the Gear Shaft so that
the alignment marks are facing and in-line with the
holes in the Gear Shaft. See Figure 10.19.
NOTE: If the worm gear is install backwards, the
chute will not have full rotation.
25. Place the washers and hex bushings on the gear
shaft.
Figure 10.19
26. Install the Gear Shaft so that the holes in the Gear Holes
Shaft are perpendicular to the Gear Support Bracket
while the travel stop is 3/4 from the edge of the
bracket.
NOTE: Lubricate all friction surfaces with Renolit
Polar Grease part number 937-04085.
3/4
Figure 10.20
NOTE: If the cable was removed from the Remote

Head Housing, install it.
27. Attach the cable to the Latch Pawl. See Figure
10.21.
Cable
Figure 10.21
112
28. Set the housing on top of the Gear Set. Install the
four screws using a 5/16 wrench.Tighten the screws
to a torque of 20 - 30 in lbs (2 - 3 Nm). See Figure
10.22.
29. Install the Remote Head on the chute by following the
procedures described in the Discharge Chute (with
Remote Head) section of this chapter.
Figure 10.22
30. Route the Latch Cable through the oval-shaped hole

Oval Hole in the joystick housing. See Figure 10.23.
Figure 10.23
Slot
31. Seat the Cable Jacket End in the right grip housing.
32. Insert the tab of the trigger into the slot in the Cable
End. See Figure 10.24.
33. Set the trigger in the grip.
34. Place the other side of the grip on the side with the
cable and trigger.
Tab 35. Install the top screw.
36. Side the grip onto the lever.
Cable Jacket End 37. Install the remaining screws.
Figure 10.24
113
Joystick (Hex Shaft)

To disassemble a joystick:
NOTE: The procedure to rebuild a 2-way and a 4-
way joystick are very similar, any differences
will be call out when necessary.
1. Remove the two screws, indicated by the arrows in
Figure 10.25, from the grip assembly using a #2
Phillips screwdriver.
2. Slide the grip assembly off of the metal lever
Figure 10.25
3. Remove the hairpin clip from the hex shaft coupler.

4. Slide the hex shaft into the remote head until it
clears the joystick assembly.
5. Remove the hex shaft. Hair pin clip
Figure 10.26
6. If equipped, disconnect the Remote Pitch Control

Head by following the procedures described in that
NOTE: If the cables are not being replaced, step six
can be skipped.
7. Remove the ground wire from the joystick assembly
(if equipped) using 1/2 wrench.
8. Remove the six screws that secure the joystick to
the handle panel using a 3/8 wrench. See Figure
10.27.
NOTE: Folding the handle bars down will allow eas-
ier access to the joystick assembly.
9. Lift the joystick assembly out of the handle panel. Figure 10.27
114
NOTE: If working on a 2-way joystick, skip to step 11.

10. Remove the lock nut from the left side housing using
a 1/2 wrench. See Figure 10.28.
Lock nut
Figure 10.28
11. Remove the eight screws that holds the housing

assembly together using a #2 Phillips screwdriver.
See Figure 10.29.
12. Lift the right housing off of the left housing.
Figure 10.29
Identifying Mark
13. Put an identifying mark on one of the Pitch Cables to
identify which cable goes to which hole. See Figure
10.30.
14. Remove the cables and the Cable Guide.
Cable Guide
Figure 10.30
115
15. Lift the shaft and Sector Gear out of the housing.
See Figure 10.31.
16. Slide the Sector Gear and washers off of the shaft.
17. The shaft can be separated by removing the roll
pins.
18. Remove the Pinion Gear.
4-way 2-way
Figure 10.31
To assemble a joystick:
1. Install the cables, insuring that they are in the
proper holes.
moving down.
NOTE: If the cables are crossed, the pitch control
will work backwards.
Figure 10.32
2. Assemble the joystick shaft, using new roll pins. Handle Gear Teeth
3. Slide the sector gear onto the double-D section of
the shat so that the gear is in line with the handle
and the teeth are facing away from it. See Figure
10.33.
4. Slide the flat washer on to the shaft.
Double-D
Washer
Figure 10.33
116
Arrow 5. Pin the Pinion Gear to the Sector Gear with a 1/8
hex key, so that the arrow on the Pinion Gear is fac-
ing the handle. See Figure 10.34.
Handle
Figure 10.34
6. Set the Pinion Gear, Sector Gear and shaft into the
left housing with the hex key still in place.
NOTE: The left housing has a L on it. See Figure 10.35.
Key hangs over edge of housing
Figure 10.35
NOTE: On 4-way units, insure that the stud on the shaft

passes through the Cable Guide and the housing.
See Figure 10.36.
NOTE: The tab of the Cable Guide must be seated in the
notch in the bracket on the shaft. See Figure
10.36.
7. Lubricate all friction surfaces with Renolit Polar
Notch and tab
Grease part number 937-04085.
Cable guide
Figure 10.36
117
8. Set the right housing on top of the left housing. Hex key
Install the eight screws.
9. Slide the hex key out of the housing. See Figure
10.37.
10. On 4-way units, install the lock nut and ground wire
(if equipped) on the left side of the housing.
11. Install the joystick assembly by following steps 1
through 11 of the disassembly section in reverse
order.
12. On 4-way units, install the Pitch Control Remote
Head.
returning it to service. Figure 10.37
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Discharge Chute and Controls (Electric)
Chapter 11: Discharge Chute and Controls (Electric)

that run to the Chute Control Assembly.
left side of the Chute Deflector to the chute.
the Chute Deflector to the chute using a 1/2 wrench.
Figure 11.1

Figure 11.2
119
Cable Bracket and the Chute Deflector. See Figure
11.3.
Cable Guide
Figure 11.3

tor.
Bracket. See Figure 11.4. Mark the cable
Figure 11.4

1. Hook the Cable Bracket onto the Upper Discharge
Chute.
11.5
NOTE: Forward movement of joystick should result
in the Chute Deflector moving down.
Figure 11.5
120
4. Attach the cables to the Cable Guide. See Figure

11.6.
charge Chute.
Cable Ends
6. Install the carriage bolts and nuts that hold the Chute
Figure 11.6 Discharge Chute.
121
Remote Pitch Control Head (Steel Chutes)

NOTE: The Remote Pitch Control Head Consists of
a Cable Guide, Cable Guide Bracket, and
the cables that run to the Chute Control
Assembly..
1. Remove the wing nut, washer and carriage bolt that
holds the left side of the chute deflector to the dis-
charge chute.
11.7 and the carriage bolt that holds the right side of
the chute deflector to the discharge chute using a 1/
2 wrench.
Figure 11.7

11.8, that anchors the cable guide to the discharge
chute using a 3/8 wrench.
Figure 11.8

Bracket and Cable Guide. See Figure 11.9. Cable Bracket
6. Slide the Cable Guide out as far as it will go.
7. Disconnect both cables from the Cable Bracket.
NOTE: The Cable Bracket can not be removed from
or install on the Chute Deflector with the
cables attached.
Cable Guide
Figure 11.9
122

Figure 11.10.
9. Unhook the Cable Bracket from the Chute Deflector.
Figure 11.10

See Figure 11.11.
2. Attach both cables to the Cable Guide.
NOTE: Forward movement of joystick should result in the
Chute Deflector moving down.
NOTE: If the cables are reversed, the chute operation will
be reversed.
Figure 11.11
Cable Jacket End

3. Slide the Cable Guide in between the Chute Deflec-
tor and the Cable Bracket.
4. Insert the Cable Jacket Ends into the slots in the
Cable Bracket. See Figure 11.12.
Figure 11.12
123
5. Set the Chute Wiper in place.

6. Set the Chute Deflector on the chute.
Wiper
Figure 11.13
7. Align the deflector and the chute by inserting a car-

riage bolt through the cute, wiper, deflector, Cable
Guide and the Cable Bracket. See Figure 11.13.
NOTE: Do not apply grease to the inside surface of
the Chute Deflector or the outside surface of
8. Install the nut on the carriage bolt installed in the
previous step.
NOTE: Thread the nuts on to the carriage bolts until
a couple of threads stick out past the nylon
locking feature. Do not over tighten the nuts. Carriage Bolt
9. Install the carriage bolt and wing nut on the left side
of the deflector. Figure 11.14
10. Install the screw that anchors the Cable Guide to
11. Test run the snow thrower in a safe area before returning it to service.
124
Discharge Chute
1. Remove the hair pin clip that secures the shaft to the
Remote Head. See Figure 11.15.
Hair Pin Clip
Figure 11.15

3. Remove the clevis pin that holds the Remote Head to
the Support Bracket. See Figure 11.16.
Bow Tie Clip Wing Nut
Figure 11.16
NOTE: Units with a steel chute have a lock nut instead of a

wing nut. See Figure 11.17.
NOTE: Units with a steel chute have the nut, for the bolt
that attaches the Remote Head to the chute,
exposed. It must be held with a 7/16 wrench
during step 5.
Lock Nuts
Figure 11.17
125

Figure 11.18
6. The Discharge Chute will lift off of the Chute Collar.

See Figure 11.19.
Figure 11.19
7. Separate the Remote Head from the chute. See

Figure 11.20.
NOTE: On units with electric chute control, there is
a metal clip to reinforce the socket on the
chute.
reverse order.
Separate
Figure 11.20
126
Remote Head (Electric)
1. Remove the Remote Head by follow the procedures

described in the Discharge Chute section of this
chapter.
2. Move the Remote Head to a workbench for service.
3. Remove the five screws that hold the Gear Support
4. Lift the Gear Support out of the housing.
Figure 11.21
Pinion Gear 5. Remove the Pinion Gear. See Figure 11.22.
Figure 11.22
6. Lift the Worm Gear Assembly out of the Gear Sup-

port.
7. Slide the bushings washers and the Worm Gear off of
the Gear Shaft. See Figure 11.23.
Figure 11.23
127
8. Remove the Pinion Gear Bushing. See Figure

11.24.
Pinion Gear Bushing
Figure 11.24
To reassembly the Remote Head:

9. Slide the Worm Gear onto the Gear Shaft so that
the alignment marks are facing and in-line with the
holes in the Gear Shaft. See Figure 11.25.
NOTE: If the worm gear is install backwards, the
chute will not have full rotation.
10. Place the washers and hex bushings on the Gear
Shaft. Alignment Mark
Figure 11.25
11. Install the Pinion Shaft Bushing.

12. Install the Gear Shaft so that the holes in the Gear
Shaft are perpendicular to the Gear Support
Figure 11.26
128
3/4 13. Insert the Pinion Gear so that the travel stop is 3/4
from the edge of the bracket.
NOTE: Lubricate all friction surfaces with Renolit Polar
Grease part number 937-04085.
Figure 11.27
14. Set the housing on top of the Gear Set. Install the five
screws using a 5/16 wrench.Tighten the screws to a
torque of 20 - 30 in lbs (2 - 3 Nm). See Figure 11.28.
15. Install the Remote Head on the chute by following the
procedures described in the Discharge Chute Sec-
tion of this chapter.
service.
Figure 11.28
129
Electric Chute Control

Starting in 2012, an electric 4-way chute control sys-
tem is available for some snow thrower models. There are
two versions of the system:
Electric chute control with heated hand grips
Electric chute control without heated hand grips
Both systems have two motors, one for pitch and the
other for chute rotation. Both systems also have a module
that supplies power to the electric motors.
If the unit does not have heated hand grips, the mod-
ule is a simple dual rectifier that will take the AC power
output of the alternator, convert it to DC and combine it
with the DC output of the alternator, increasing the power Inside a module without Heated Hand Grips
available to the motors. See Figure 11.29.
If the unit has heated hand grips, the module will also Figure 11.29
have a relay. As the joystick is operated, switches inside
the joystick close sending power to the motors. the joystick
also sends power to the module, energizing the relay, removing the power from the heated hand grips. See Figure
11.30.
NOTE: For 2012 model year units, the module is located in the harness. In 2013 the module was integrated
into the joystick.
Joystick Inputs
Inside a module with Heated Hand Grips
Figure 11.30
130
Electric Joystick and Harness

To remove/replace an electric joystick and harness:
NOTE: The joystick is soldered into the harness. If the joy-
stick needs to be replaced, the whole harness
must be replaced.
Ground lead
1. Remove the screw that holds the harness ground
lead to the engine using a 10 mm wrench. See Figure
11.31.
NOTE: On some models, the ground wire is attached to
the engine next to the starter.
2. Disconnect the Alternator Connection.
Figure 11.31
Hand Grip Connector

Motor Connector 3. Disconnect the headlight.
NOTE: Folding the handle bars down will allow easier
access to the harness under the control panel.
4. Disconnect the Heated Hand Grips (if equipped). See
Headlight Figure 11.32.
5. Disconnect the Heated Hand Grip Switch (if
Hand Grip Switch equipped).
6. Disconnect the pitch and rotation motor connections
7. Cut off any wire ties that are holding the harness to
the machine.
Figure 11.32
8. Remove the two screws that hold the bottom cover

to the Joystick Bracket using a T-20 torx driver. See
Figure 11.33.
Figure 11.33
131
9. Remove the nut that is holding the joystick in place.

See Figure 11.34.
10. Gently remove the joystick from the Joystick
Bracket.
11. Install the joystick and harness by following the pre-
vious step in reverse order.
NOTE: Make sure the harness grommet is seated in
the Joystick Bracket.
service.
Figure 11.34
Electric Joystick Bracket
To remove/replace the joystick bracket:
1. Remove the joystick and disconnect the right
heated hand grip (if equipped) by following the pro-
cedures describe in the previous section of this
chapter.
2. Remove the E-ring from the right trigger Pivot Pin.
See Figure 11.35.
3. Remove the Pivot Pin.
4. Unhook the trigger from the cable.
E-ring
Figure 11.35
Pull here
5. Gently pull the cable end out of the Trigger Bracket. Do not pull here
See Figure 11.36.
NOTE: Do not pull on the Cable Jacket. It will sepa-
rate from the Cable Jacket End, damaging
the cable.
Figure 11.36
132
6. Remove the right hand grip.

NOTE: Unit without Heated Hand Grips can skip to step 7.
6a. Remove the two screws that hold the hand grip
in place using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. See
Figure 11.37.
6b. Slide the grip off of the handle.
Figure 11.37
7. Loosen the screws that hold the right Cable Guide

Pulley to the bracket enough to slip the cable off of
the pulley. See Figure 11.38.
8. Disconnect the Drive Cable from the Control Lever.
Cable Guide Pulley
Figure 11.38
9. Unhook the Control Levers Torsion Spring. See Fig-

ure 11.39.
Torsion Spring
Figure 11.39
133
10. Loosen, but do not remove, the two screws that hold
the control panel to the right handle bar.
Figure 11.40
Shoulder Nut Shoulder Bolt

11. While holding the Cam Locks shoulder nut with a 1/
2 wrench, remove the shoulder bolt with a 3/4
Figure 11.41
12. Gently pry the Cam Locks tab out of the Control
Lever. See Figure 11.42. Cam Locks Tab
Figure 11.42
134
13. Slip the Control Lever and Torsion Spring out of the
machine. See Figure 11.43.
Figure 11.43
14. Remove the two screws that are holding the Joystick
Bracket to the handle bar with a #2 Phillips screw-
driver. See Figure 11.44.
15. Install the bracket by following the previous steps in
reverse order.
service.
Figure 11.44
135
Chute Control Assembly

To remove/replace the Chute Control Assembly:
1. Remove the hair pin clip that secures the shaft to
the Remote Head.
NOTE: The shaft has an offset so that it can be
used to manually rotate the chute.
2. Slide the shaft forward until it clears the Chute Con-
trol Assemblys Coupler. See Figure 11.45.
3. Remove the shaft.
4. Disconnect Pitch Control Cables from the Chute
Deflector by following the procedures described in
Hair Pin Clip
the appropriate Remote Pitch Control Head section
of this chapter.
Figure 11.45
5. Disconnect the Chute Control Motor Connectors.

See Figure 11.46.
NOTE: Folding the handle bars down will allow eas- Ground Lead
ier access to the control assembly. Motor Connector
NOTE: One of the connectors is not visible in Figure
11.46.
6. Disconnect the ground lead from the control assem-
bly, using a 1/2 wrench.
NOTE: The ground lead is used to drain away any
static electricity that may build up on the
chute. It does not supply a ground for the
Chute Control Motors.
Figure 11.46
7. Remove the six screws that hold the assembly in

the dash panel, using a 3/8 wrench.
8. Lift the assembly out of the snow thrower.
9. Install the Chute Control Assembly by following the
service.
Figure 11.47
136
Chute Control Motors

To remove/replace a Chute Control Motor:
1. Remove the Chute Control Assembly by following the
procedures described in the previous section of this
chapter.
2. Remove the screws, indicated by the arrows in Fig-
ure 11.48, using a #2 Phillips screwdriver.
Figure 11.48
3. Depress the five tabs, indicated by the arrows in Fig-

ure 11.49, while separating the two housing halves.
Figure 11.49
Grommet
NOTE: For the Pitch Motor, skip to step 7.
4. Slide the Chute Rotation Motor Harness Grommet
out of the left housing. See Figure 11.50.
5. Lift the Rotation Motor out of the housing.
Rotation Motor
Figure 11.50
137
6. Slide the coupler off of the motor.
Figure 11.51
7. Remove the Chute Pitch Adapter. See Figure 11.52.

NOTE: The pitch adapter may have fallen off when
the housings where separated.
Chute Pitch Adapter
Figure 11.52
8. Turn the housing over.

11.53, with a 5/16 wrench.
10. Slide the motor out of the housing.
Figure 11.53
138
Chute Pitch Adapter

11. Install the motors by following the previous steps in
reverse order.
NOTE: Make sure the Chute Pitch Adapter engages the
Cable Guide as the housings are brought together.
See Figure 11.54.
NOTE: Tighten the screw that was removed in step 9 to a
torque of 15 - 25 in lbs (2 - 3 Nm).
Cable Guide
Figure 11.54
NOTE: Make sure the Rotation Motor Harness Grommet is

seated in the notch in the housings.
NOTE: Make sure both motor harnesses are routed to the
rear of the assembly as the housings are brought
together. See Figure 11.55.
NOTE: Tighten the three housing screws to a torque of 10
- 20 in lbs (1 - 2 Nm).
Grommet 12. Install the Chute Control Assembly by following the
procedures described in the previous section of this
chapter.
service.
Figure 11.55
139
Electric Chute Control Pitch Cables

To remove/replace the Pitch Cables:
1. Remove the Chute Control Assembly by following
the procedures described in the Chute Control
Assembly section of this chapter.
2. Remove the screws, indicated by the arrows in Fig-
ure 11.56, using a #2 Phillips screwdriver.
Figure 11.56
3. Depress the five tabs, indicated by the arrows in

Figure 11.57, while separating the two housing
halves.
Figure 11.57
4. Place an identifying mark on one of the cables the

housing to facilitate proper re-assembly. See Figure
11.58.
Identifying Mark
Figure 11.58
140
Cable Guide
Figure 11.59.
Figure 11.59
6. Squeeze in the barbs on the Cable Jacket End, while

pulling the cable out of the housing. See Figure
11.60.
Figure 11.60
Chute Pitch Adapter

7. Install the cables by following the previous steps in
reverse order.
NOTE: Forward movement of joystick should result in the
Chute Deflector moving down.
NOTE: If the pitch cables connections are reversed, the
pitch control will operate the chute deflector in the
opposite direction of what is expected.
NOTE: Make sure the Chute Pitch Adapter engages the
Cable Guide as the housings are brought together.
Cable Guide See Figure 11.54.
Figure 11.61
141
NOTE: Make sure the Rotation Motor Harness

Grommet is seated in the notch in the hous-
ings.
NOTE: Make sure both motor harnesses are routed
to the rear of the assembly as the housings
are brought together. See Figure 11.55.
NOTE: Tighten the three housing screws to a torque
of 10 - 20 in lbs (1 - 2 Nm).
Grommet
8. Install the Chute Control Assembly by following the
procedures described in the Chute Control Assem-
bly section of this chapter.
service. Figure 11.62
142
Schematics
Up, down, right and left refers to chute direction, which

corresponds to back, forward, right and left respectively
on the joystick.
Electric chute control with heated hand grips
Electric chute control without heated hand grips
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FORM NUMBER - 769-09302
09/2013

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Professional Shop Manual

Medium Frame 2 & 3 Stage Snow Throwers

MTD Products Inc. - Product Training and Education Department

Chapter 2: Belts And Cables

Professional Service Manual Intent

Disclaimer: This manual is intended for use by trained, professional technicians.

Be prepared in case of emergency:

Grooming and attire:

Identifying Snow Thrower Series

500 Series The 500 series features:

Understanding Model And Serial Numbers

The model and serial numbers are located on a white

The serial number is 1H072B30186. The serial number reads as follows:

Chapter 2: Belts And Cables

3. Loosen the idler pulley enough for the belt to clear it

5. Drain the fuel into an approved container.

8. Remove the belt guide (the shoulder bolt) with a 3/

NOTE: On 2005 through 2007 model years, the Return

3. Work the belt off the bottom of the Drive Platter.

Auger Control Cable

3. Detach the cable from the control handles. See Fig-

6. Loosen the second cable guide pulley and slip the

7. Detach the spring end of the cable from the Idler

Idler Pulley Bracket Auger Cable

Drive Clutch Control Cable

6. Remove the bottom access panel.

NOTE: Prior to servicing or replacing any belts, stop

Auger Cable Adjustments (2-wheel Track Drives)

Speed Selector Cable

6. Release the tension on the Speed Selector Cable

7. Loosen the cable screw and nut enough to free the z-

Hair pin clip

NOTE: Early production units have a hex screw securing

Speed Selector Rod

4. Loosen the jam nut.

To remove/replace the Speed Selector Rod:

Auger and Drive Lever Interlock

2. Remove the Z-fitting from the Auger Control Lever

4. Carefully release the tension from the torsion spring

Powdered metal end

Chapter 3: 500 Series Drive System

To remove the axles:

Hex drive shaft

5. Remove the wheels using a 1/2 wrench.

6. Slide the spacers off of the axle. See Figure 3.4.

7. Carefully pry the 2 split bushings from the axle. See

Hex Drive Shaft

NOTE: In order to remove the housing, it may be

Planetary Gear Sets

1. To inspect or repair the planetary gears. it is not nec-

9. Carefully remove the ring gear from the planetary

Friction Wheel Replacement

6. Remove the four screws that hold the Friction Wheel

NOTE: Tighten the screws to in a star pattern. See Figure

Chapter 4: 600 Series Drive System

1. With the engine stopped and allowed to cool, discon-

5. Remove the wheels using a 1/2 wrench.

6. Slide the spacers and washers off of the axle. See

7. Remove the E-rings from the axle shaft.

Hex Drive Shaft Assembly

3. Remove the bolt or nut, depending on production

NOTE: On single speed units, the drive shaft is round. See

4. Rotate the friction wheel assembly until the collar is

Friction Wheel Replacement