MTD 800 manual Final Adjustments, Auger and Traction Drive Clutch Adjustment

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Cable

Lock Nut

Figure 6

High

Middle

Low

Skid

Hex Nuts

Carriage Bolts

Shoe

Figure 7

Ferrule

Flat Washer

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). There should be slack in the cable. Release the clutch grip. The cable should be straight, but not tight. Make certain you can depress the clutch grip against the handle completely.

If necessary, thread lock nut up to increase tension or down to decrease tension. (See Figure 6.)

Skid Shoe Adjustment (See Figure 7)

The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted. For close snow removal, place skid shoes in the low position. Use middle or high position when area to be cleared is uneven. See Figure 7.

Adjust skid shoes by loosening the six hex nuts and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to desired position. Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes. Tighten nuts and bolts securely.

Shift Lever Adjustment (See Figure 8)

If unit does not engage properly into first gear, it may be necessary to remove the cotter pin and washer from the shift rod and thread the ferrule one counterclockwise turn.

Shift Rod Figure 8

Cotter Pin

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TIRE PRESSURE (Pneumatic Tires)

The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check tire pressure and reduce to 15 to 20 psi. (Check sidewall of tire for manufacturer’s recommendation)

NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may pull to one side or the other.

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