MTD 800 manual

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 .S.A. FORM NO . 770-0888A O PERA T OR’S M ANU AL Warning This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- cover[...]

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. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY[...]

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. Never pla[...]

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. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your snow thrower for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in [...]

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. Fa[...]

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. The cable should be straight, but not tight. Make certain you can depress the clutch gri[...]

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. Forward— one of six speeds. Position number one (1) is the slowest. Position[...]

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. Read instructions carefully. WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors[...]

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. With the engine running, push starter button and spin the starter f[...]

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. Refer to Skid Shoe Adjustment (See Figure 7) on page 6. CARBURET OR ADJUSTMENT WARN[...]

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. See Figure 15. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the shear bolts will shea[...]

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. Lift the brake bracket assembly out of the pulley gr[...]

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. 2. Tip the [...]

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. Choke not in ON position F aulty spark plug. K ey not in s witch on engine. Spark plug wi[...]

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 .344 ID x .88 OD 1 7 712-0429 He x Ins L-Nut 5/16-18 1[...]

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 14.75 1 10 710-0458 Carriage[...]

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. 1 8 784-5711 Chute Brac ket 1 12 731-0846B Upper Black Plastic Chute 1 13 710-[...]

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 .625 OD X .063 3 11 07386 Wash .39 ID X 1.75 OD X .175 T 1 12 710-0191 Scr He x Cap 3/8-24 X 1. Gd [...]

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 6.0 OD F r iction 1 7 684-0115 Brkt Asm Supt F riction Dr 1 8 684-0116 Arm Asm Shift 1 9 684-0117 Shft Asm Rod 1 10 684-0118 Brkt Asm Actr Auger 1 11 684-0119 Brkt Asm Actr Dr 1 1[...]

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. This warranty covers u[...]