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MTD 800 series Operator's Manual

MTD 800 series Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Service • Troubleshooting
Operator's Manual
500 & 800 Series - Models with steering trigger controls.
600 Series - Models without steering trigger controls

Table of Contents

Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 2
Assembly & Set-Up .................................................. 5
Controls & Operation .............................................14
Service .....................................................................18
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all
models and the model depicted may differ from yours.
Snow Thrower
2-Stage & 3-Stage
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE 1-800-668-1238
Troubleshooting .................................................... 22
Parts/Warranty .............. See Separate Supplement
WARNING
Form No. 769-11740A
(April 28, 2017)

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Service • Troubleshooting Operator’s Manual Snow Thrower 2-Stage & 3-Stage 500 & 800 Series - Models with steering trigger controls. 600 Series - Models without steering trigger controls Table of Contents Safe Operation Practices ........2 Troubleshooting ............

  • Page 2: Safe Operation Practices

    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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 3 Maintenance & Storage Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or regularly.
  • Page 4 Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate.

  • Page 5: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Thank You Thank you for purchasing your new equipment. It was carefully engineered and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models. The to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. manufacturer reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
  • Page 6 Drift Cutters Tools Required Finish securing the handle by tightening (If Equipped) the top two lock nuts loosened earlier. • Adjustable Wrench or Socket Set The drift cutters are mounted inverted at the Remove and discard any rubber bands, if factory for shipping purposes.
  • Page 7 Shear Pins Chute Control Cable Routing Adding Fuel & Oil (If Equipped) Replacement auger shear pins and cotter pins Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for are included with this manual. information on adding fuel and oil. For units equipped with chute cables, ensure On select units, holes are provided in the rear they are routed properly.
  • Page 8 Standard Side Crank Chute Control Chute Directional Control Assembly Figure 2-10 Remove plastic cap (if present), flat washer (a) and hairpin clip (b) from end of chute directional control assembly. Position the chute assembly over the base, See Figure 2-13. seated securely on adapter.
  • Page 9 Four Way Chute Control Figure 2-20 Figure 2-17 NOTE: Chute control rod will fit snug into Squeeze trigger on joystick and rotate pinion gear. Support rear of dash panel chute by hand to face forward. The holes with one hand while inserting rod with in chute control input will be facing up.
  • Page 10 Electric Chute Control Insert other end of chute control rod into coupler below handle panel. Make sure to line up flat end of rod and flat end of coupler. You may need to rotate rod around until these two surfaces line up. See Figure 2-27 inset.
  • Page 11 Overhead Chute Control (with Chute Control Rod) Guide the chute crank rod through the bracket located on the rear of the handle panel . See Figure 2-33. Figure 2-29 Remove wing nut (a) and hex screw (b) from chute control assembly and clevis pin (c) and cotter pin (d) from chute support bracket.
  • Page 12 Two Way Overhead Chute Control (with Flex Shaft and Steel Chute) Figure 2-39 Ensure speed selector is in fastest forward speed. Remove cotter pin (a) and washer (b) from ferrule on end of shift rod. See Figure 2-40 inset. Ferrule Figure 2-35 Shift Rod Remove lock nuts (a) and hex screws (b)
  • Page 13 Adjustments Skid Shoes Auger Control Test The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted at WARNING! Prior to operating Chute Assembly the factory, set roughly 1/8” below the shave your unit, carefully read and follow On units with manual chute tilt, the distance plate.

  • Page 14: Controls & Operation

    Controls & Operation Shift Lever Drive Control Lever LED Light Bar † Auger Control Lever Drift Cutters † Standard Chute Directional Control † Chute Assembly Clean Out Tool Heated Grip Switch † Two-Way Shift Lever Indexed Chute-Pitch Control † Headlight † Auger Housing Augers Headlight †...
  • Page 15 Drift Cutters (If Equipped) Drive Control Lever / Auger Clutch Lock* Snow thrower controls and features are described below and illustrated in Figure 3-1. The drift cutters are designed for use in deep The drive control lever is located on the right NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several snow.
  • Page 16 4-Way Chute Directional Control Overhead Chute Directional Control ELECTRIC CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL Joystick (If Equipped) (With Flex Shaft) (If Equipped) CHUTE TILT DOW N The 4-Way chute directional control joystick is The overhead chute directional control is located on the left side of the dash panel. located at the rear of the unit towards the left CHUTE CHUTE...
  • Page 17 Starting and Stopping the Engine Replacing Shear Pins Clearing a Clogged Chute Assembly WARNING! Always keep hands and The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with WARNING! Never use your hands feet clear of moving parts. Do not shear pins (a) and cotter pins (b). If the auger to clear a clogged chute assembly.

  • Page 18: Service

    Service WARNING! Before servicing, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, disengage the auger control lever. Stop the engine and remove the safety key to prevent unintended starting. Maintenance Engine Refer to Engine Operator’s Manual. Tire Pressure Refer to Assembly & Set-up section (page 6) for information regarding tire pressure.
  • Page 19 Insert the ferrule into the upper hole and Loosen lower hex screw (a) on drive cable secure with the washer and cotter pin. bracket. See Figure 4-10. Shift Cable (If Equipped) Position bracket upward to provide more slack (or downward to increase cable If full range of speeds (forward and reverse) tension).
  • Page 20 Chute Control Rod Belt Replacement Loosen and remove shoulder bolt (a) which acts as a belt keeper. See Figure 4-17. (Four Way Chute Control) (If Equipped) Auger Belt Unhook the brake bracket spring from the To adjust chute control rod for increased frame.
  • Page 21 Remove four screws (a) which secure secures hex shaft to equipment frame friction wheel’s side plates together. (Steerable 500 series and 800 series & Non- and lightly tap the shaft’s end to dislodge See Figure 4-22. Steerable Single Speed 600 series) ball bearing from right side of frame.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Choke not in CHOKE position. 1. Move choke to CHOKE position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. 4.

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