MTD 800 series Operator's Manual page 17

Starting and Stopping the Engine
WARNING! Always keep hands and
feet clear of moving parts. Do not
use a pressurized starting fluid.
Vapors are flammable.
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for
instructions on starting and stopping the engine.
To Engage Drive
1. With the engine running and the throttle
control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move
the shift lever into one of the six forward
(F) positions or two reverse (R) positions.
Select a speed appropriate for the snow
conditions and a comfortable pace.
2. Squeeze the drive control lever against the
handle and the snow thrower will move.
Release it and drive motion will stop.
To Engage Augers
To engage the augers and start throwing snow,
squeeze the auger control lever against the left
handle. Release to stop the augers.
To Steer (If Equipped)
With the drive control lever engaged, squeeze
the right steering trigger control to turn right.
Squeeze the left steering trigger control to turn
left.
CAUTION:
Operate the snow
thrower in open areas and at slow
speeds until you are familiar with
the drive control and comfortable
operating the steering controls.
Replacing Shear Pins
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with
shear pins (a) and cotter pins (b). If the auger
should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the
snow thrower is designed so that the pins may
shear. If the augers will not turn, check to see if
the pins have sheared. See Figure 3-13.
IMPORTANT:
ALWAYS use the correct OEM
replacement shear pin.
2-Stage
Snow Throwers
• The auger is secured to the spiral shaft
using gold colored shear pins (OEM Part
No. 738-04124A).
3-Stage Snow Throwers
• The side augers and central accelerator
augers are secured to the spiral shaft
using black shear pins (OEM part number
738-05273).
(a)
(a)
(b)
(b)
(c)
NOTE: 3-Stage shown.
Figure 3-13
IMPORTANT:
On 3-stage units, there
is an additional shear pin in the rear
accelerator.
CAUTION:
NEVER replace the
auger shear pins with anything
other than OEM Part No. 738-04124A
(gold colored replacement shear
pins) or 738-05273 (Black colored
replacement shear pins). Any
damage to the auger gearbox or
other components as a result of
failing to do so will NOT be covered
by your snow thrower's warranty.
WARNING!
Always turn OFF the
snow thrower's engine and remove
the key prior to replacing shear pins.
Clearing a Clogged Chute Assembly
WARNING!
Never use your hands
to clear a clogged chute assembly.
Shut OFF engine and remain behind
handles until all moving parts have
stopped before unclogging.
The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened
to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting
clip. Should snow and ice become lodged in the
chute assembly during operation, proceed as
follows to safely clear the chute assembly and
chute opening:
1. Release both the Auger Control Lever and
the Drive Control Lever.
2. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF! Refer to the Engine
Operator's Manual. Remove the safety key.
3. Remove clean-out tool from the clip which
secures it to the rear of the auger housing.
4. Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-
out tool to dislodge and scoop any snow
and ice which has formed in and near the
chute assembly. Always use the clean-out
tool, not your hands. Refer to the separate
supplement for clean-out tool ordering
information.
5. Refasten the clean-out tool to the
mounting clip on the rear of the auger
housing, reinsert the safety key and start
the snow thrower's engine.
6. While standing in the operator's position
(behind the snow thrower), engage the
auger control lever for a few seconds to
clear any remaining snow and ice from the
chute assembly.
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