Section 5: Controls - MTD Series 800 Operator's Manual

SECTION 5: CONTROLS

Auger
Drive
Clutch
Headlight
Chute
Crank
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
number six (6) is the fastest.
Reverse— two reverse (R) speeds. "R"
closest to the operator (all the way back)
is the faster of the two.
AUGER DRIVE
(See Figure 9)
The auger drive clutch is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the clutch grip to engage the augers.
Release to stop the snow throwing action. (Traction
drive clutch must also be released.)
TRACTION DRIVE/AUGER CLUTCH LOCK
(See Figure 9)
The traction drive clutch is located on the right
handle. Squeeze the traction drive clutch to engage
the wheel drive. Release to stop.
This same lever also locks the auger clutch so you
can turn the chute crank without interrupting the
snow throwing process. If the auger drive clutch is
engaged with the traction drive clutch engaged, the
operator can release the auger drive clutch (on the
left handle) and the augers will remain engaged.
Release the traction drive clutch to stop both the
augers and wheel drive (auger drive clutch must
also be released).
CHUTE CRANK
Traction
Drive/
The chute crank is located on left hand side of the
Auger
snow thrower.
Clutch
Lock
To change the direction in which snow is thrown,
turn chute crank as follows:
1. Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
Shift
Lever
2. Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
HEADLIGHT
The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the engine. It
regulates the speed of the engine.
SAFETY IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition key must be inserted in the switch
before the unit will start. Remove the ignition key
when snow thrower is not in use.
FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE
The fuel shut-off valve, located
under fuel tank, controls fuel
flow from tank
Figure 10
Carburetor
7
(See Figure 9)
(See Figure 9
Spark
Plug
Switch
Box
Muffler
Choke
Cover
Throttle
Ignition
Control
Key
Figure 11
)
(See Figure 11)
(See Figure 11)
Closed
Open
Starter
Rope
Button Starter
Handle
Primer