Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 800 MTD
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IMPOR T ANT READ SAFETY R ULES AND INSTR UCTIONS CAREFULL Y MTD PR ODUCTS INC. P .O . BO X 368022 CLEVELAND , OHIO 44136-9722 Model Ser ies 800 Sno w Thro wer PRINTED IN U .
2 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR SNOW THROWER.
3 • If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. • Stop engine whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the collector/impeller housing or discharge guide, and making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
4 SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your snow thrower.
5 SECTION 4: SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 NOTE: Reference to right or left side of the snow thrower is from behind the unit in the operating position. Handle panel may differ from illustrations. IMPORTANT: Check the adjustments as instructed on page 6, and make any final adjustments necessary before operating your snow thrower.
6 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 FINAL ADJUSTMENTS A uger and T raction Drive Clutch Adjustment To check the adjustment of either drive clutch, push forward on the clutch grip (depress the rubber bumper). There should be slack in the cable. Release the clutch grip.
7 SECTION 5: CONTROLS Figure 9 SHIFT LEVER (See Figure 9) The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel. The shift lever may be moved into one of eight positions. Run engine with throttle in the fast position. Use the shift lever to determine ground speed.
8 SECTION 6: OPERATION NOTE: This unit has been shipped with oil in the engine. Check oil before starting engine. GAS AND OIL FILL-UP Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your snow thrower.
9 T O ST OP ENGINE 1. Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine. 2. To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter, proceed as follows: Optional Electric Starter Connect power cord to switch box on engine, then to 120 volt AC receptacle.
10 SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT To adjust the shift rod, remove the cotter pin which secures the shift rod to the shift lever. For proper adjustment, refer to FINAL ADJUSTMENTS on page 6. SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted.
11 SECTION 9: MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing any repairs or maintenance. A UGERS The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts.
12 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 8. Separate the auger housing from the frame assembly by tilting the housing forward and pulling up the handles. To Remove the Auger Drive Belt • Using a 1/2” wrench remove the hex screw and belleville washer from the center of the pulley on the auger housing.
13 Changing the Friction Wheel The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be checked after 25 hours of operation, and periodically thereafter. Replace the friction wheel rubber if signs of excessive wear or cracking are found. 1. Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
14 SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer. T rouble P ossible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine f ails to star t Fuel tank empty , or stale fuel. Block ed fuel line.
15 SECTION 12: ILLUSTRATED PARTS Headlight Panel Ref. No. P art No. Description Qty . 1 710-0351 P an Head B-T app Screw #10 2 2 710-0451 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .75 1 3 731-1393 Handle P anel 1 4 712-0271 He x Sems Nut 1/4-20 1 5 710-1240 Phillips P an Head Screw M 4 x 16 2 6 736-0159 Fl-W ash .
16 Handle Assembly 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 34 35 35 38 39 40 42 69 69 69.
17 Handle Assembly Ref. No. P art No. Description Qty . 1 749-0991 Handle Lower 1 2 749-0990A Handle Upper RH 1 3 749-0989A Handle Upper LH 1 5 711-0677 Adjustment F errule 1 6 747-0620A Upper Shift Rod 5/16 x 9.0 1 7 750-0963 2 PC Shift Rod Connector 1 8 714-0104 Inter cot-pin 5/16 dia 3 9 747-0983 Rod Shift L WR 3/8 x 14.
18 Auger Housing.
19 Auger Housing Ref. No. P art No. Description Qty . 1 736-0159 Flat Washer .344 ID x .875 OD 7 2 710-3015 T r uss. Hd. Mach. Scr . 1/4-20 x .75 6 4 736-0105 Belle ville washer 6 5 720-0284 Handle knob Ass’y 1 6 731-0903B Extended lower b lac k plastic chute 6” dia.
20 Engine and V-Belts.
21 Engine and V-Belts Ref. No. P art No. Description Qty . 1 629-0071 Extension Cord 10 Ft. 1 2 710-0502A Hex L-w ash Tt Scr 3/8-16 X 1.25 4 3 710-0607 Hwhd 5/16-18 X 1/2 Thd Roll Zn 3 4 731-0321-1 Belt Cov er - Pierced 1 5 736-0264 Fl-wash .344 ID X .
22 Transmission.
23 Transmission Ref. No. P art No. Description Qty . 1 05523 Pivot Axle Brkt. .63 Hole - Zinc 1 3 618-0279 Dogg Asm Dr Lh 1 5 618-0294 Shf Asm Dr 1 6 618-0296 Whl Asm Brg 6.
MANUF A CTURER’S LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America, its possessions and territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
An important point after buying a device MTD 800 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought MTD 800 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data MTD 800 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, MTD 800 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get MTD 800 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of MTD 800, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime MTD 800.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with MTD 800. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device MTD 800 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
