MTD 800 series Operator's Manual page 20

Chute Control Rod
(Four Way Chute Control) (If Equipped)
To adjust chute control rod for increased
engagement into the handle panel control,
proceed as follows:
1. Remove hairpin clip (a) from hole closest
to chute assembly on chute rotation
assembly.
2. Pull out chute control rod until hole in it
lines up with second hole in chute rotation
assembly. See Figure 4-12.
3. Reinsert hairpin clip (a) through this hole
and chute control rod.
(a)
Figure 4-12
Chute Assembly
Refer to Assembly & Set-up section for
instructions on chute assembly.
Chute Assembly (Overhead Chute Control) (If
Equipped)
If chute fails to remain stationary during
operation, pre-load of chute can be adjusted
by tightening hex nut found on front of chute
control assembly.
1. To increase preload, tighten
hex nut (a) clockwise in ¼ turn intervals.
The chute control rod will need to be held
stationary when tightening the nut.
See Figure 4-13.
Figure 4-13
2. If chute directional control is difficult to
crank, decrease preload by loosening hex
nut counter-clockwise in ¼ turn intervals.
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Belt Replacement
Auger Belt
To remove and replace auger belt, proceed as
follows:
1. Allow engine to run until it is out of fuel.
Do not attempt to pour fuel from engine.
2. Remove plastic belt cover on front of
engine by removing two self-tapping
screws (a). See Figure 4-14.
(a)
NOTE:
On models equipped with the LED
headlight on top of the auger housing, make
sure to unplug the wire harness before removing
the belt cover as shown inFigure 4-15.
3. Roll auger belt off engine pulley.
See Figure 4-16.
(a)
4. Carefully pivot the unit up and forward so
that it rests on the auger housing.
5. Remove frame cover from underside of
unit by removing self-tapping screws
which secure it. See Figure 4-4.
(a)
Figure 4-14
Figure 4-15
Figure 4-16
6. Loosen and remove shoulder bolt (a) which
acts as a belt keeper. See Figure 4-17.
7. Unhook the brake bracket spring from the
frame.
(a)
NOTE: Multi-speed unit shown.
Figure 4-17
8. Remove belt from around auger pulley,
and slip it between support bracket and
auger pulley. See Figure 4-18.
Figure 4-18
9. Replace auger belt by following
instructions in reverse order.
NOTE: Make sure to reinstall shoulder bolt
(a) and reconnect spring to frame after
installing a replacement auger belt. Refer
to Figure 4-17.
10. After replacing auger belt, perform Auger
Control test in Assembly & Set-Up section
(page 13).
Drive Belt
NOTE:
See your authorized service dealer to
have drive belt replaced or contact Customer
Support.