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MTD Series 800 Operator's Manual

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O
M
PERATOR'S
ANUAL
Model Series
800

Snow Thrower

IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-0888A

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  • Page 1: Snow Thrower

    Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722. MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Section 1: Important Safe Operation Practices

    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 RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

  • Page 3: Maintenance And Storage

    • If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop engine 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.

  • Page 4: Section 2: Finding Your Model Number

    Operator’s Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer or the MTD customer support department. • Every snow thrower has a model plate. You can locate it by standing behind the unit in the operating position and looking down at the frame cover.

  • Page 5: Section 4: Set-Up Instructions

    SECTION 4: SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Shear Bolts 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" Long (710-0890A) Hex Lock Nuts 5/16-18 Thread (712-0429) Figure 3 Wing Nut, Washer Bolt Figure 4 Upper Shift Connector Lower Shift Rod Figure 5 AUGER SHEAR BOLTS The augers are secured to the auger shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts.

  • Page 6: Final Adjustments

    Lock Nut Figure 6 High Middle Skid Shoe Figure 7 Ferrule Shift Rod Figure 8 FINAL ADJUSTMENTS Auger and Traction Drive Clutch Adjustment To check the adjustment of either drive clutch, push forward on the clutch grip (depress the rubber bumper).

  • Page 7: Section 5: Controls

    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.

  • Page 8: Section 6: Operation

    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.

  • Page 9: Section 7: Adjustments

    TO STOP 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.

  • Page 10: Section 8: Lubrication

    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.

  • Page 11: Section 9: Maintenance

    SECTION 9: MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect plug wire and ground against the engine before performing any repairs or maintenance. AUGERS 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 shear.
  • Page 12 Engine Pulley Shoulder Figure 17 Auger Idler Ferrule Brake Bracket Assembly “Z” Fitting Figure 18 Frame Assembly 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 •...

  • Page 13: Section 10: Off-Season Storage

    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.

  • Page 14: Section 11: Trouble Shooting Guide

    SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line. Choke not in ON position Faulty spark plug. Key not in switch on engine. Spark plug wire disconnected. Primer button not depressed. Fuel shut-off valve closed Engine runs erratic Unit running on CHOKE.

  • Page 15: Section 12: Illustrated Parts

    SECTION 12: ILLUSTRATED PARTS Headlight Panel Ref. 710-0351 710-0451 731-1393 712-0271 710-1240 736-0159 712-0429 705-5217 731-1364 725-1669 659-0059 725-1658 735-0225 Part No. Description Pan Head B-Tapp Screw #10 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .75 Handle Panel Hex Sems Nut 1/4-20 Phillips Pan Head Screw M 4 x 16 Fl-Wash .344 ID x .88 OD Hex Ins L-Nut 5/16-18 Lamp Mounting Bracket...

  • Page 16: Handle Assembly

    Handle Assembly...
  • Page 17 Handle Assembly Ref. Part No. Description 749-0991 Handle Lower 749-0990A Handle Upper RH 749-0989A Handle Upper LH 711-0677 Adjustment Ferrule 747-0620A Upper Shift Rod 5/16 x 9.0 750-0963 2 PC Shift Rod Connector 714-0104 Inter cot-pin 5/16 dia 747-0983 Rod Shift LWR 3/8 x 14.75 710-0458 Carriage Bolt 5/16- 18 x 1.75 712-0287...
  • Page 18 Auger Housing...

  • Page 19: Auger Housing

    Auger Housing Ref. Part No. Description 736-0159 Flat Washer .344 ID x .875 OD 710-3015 Truss. Hd. Mach. Scr. 1/4-20 x .75 736-0105 Belleville washer 720-0284 Handle knob Ass’y 731-0903B Extended lower black plastic chute 6” dia. 784-5711 Chute Bracket 731-0846B Upper Black Plastic Chute 710-0276...
  • Page 20 Engine and V-Belts...
  • Page 21 Engine and V-Belts Ref. Part No. Description 629-0071 Extension Cord 10 Ft. 710-0502A Hex L-wash Tt Scr 3/8-16 X 1.25 710-0607 Hwhd 5/16-18 X 1/2 Thd Roll Zn 731-0321-1 Belt Cover - Pierced 736-0264 Fl-wash .344 ID X .625 OD X .063 07386 Wash .39 ID X 1.75 OD X .175 T 710-0191...
  • Page 22 Transmission...
  • Page 23 Transmission Ref. Part No. Description 05523 Pivot Axle Brkt. .63 Hole - Zinc 618-0279 Dogg Asm Dr Lh 618-0294 Shf Asm Dr 618-0296 Whl Asm Brg 6.0 OD Friction 684-0115 Brkt Asm Supt Friction Dr 684-0116 Arm Asm Shift 684-0117 Shft Asm Rod 684-0118 Brkt Asm Actr Auger...
  • Page 24 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.

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