MTD 800 manual Controls, Shift Lever, Traction DRIVE/AUGER Clutch Lock, Fuel SHUT-OFF Valve

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SECTION 5: CONTROLS

 

Traction

 

Drive/

 

Auger

Auger

Clutch

Lock

Drive

 

Clutch

 

Headlight

Shift

 

Lever

CHUTE CRANK (See Figure 9)

The chute crank is located on left hand side of the snow thrower.

To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute crank as follows:

1.Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.

2.Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.

HEADLIGHT (See Figure 9)

The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.

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. Use the shift lever to determine ground speed.

Forward—one of six speeds. Position number one (1) is the slowest. Position number six (6) is the fastest.

Reverse—two reverse (R) speeds. “R” closest to the operator (all the way back) is the faster of the two.

Figure 10

AUGER DRIVE (See Figure 9)

The auger drive clutch is located on the left handle. Squeeze the clutch grip to engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action. (Traction drive clutch must also be released.)

TRACTION DRIVE/AUGER CLUTCH LOCK

(See Figure 9)

The traction drive clutch is located on the right handle. Squeeze the traction drive clutch to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.

This same lever also locks the auger clutch so you can turn the chute crank without interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger drive clutch is engaged with the traction drive clutch engaged, the operator can release the auger drive clutch (on the left handle) and the augers will remain engaged. Release the traction drive clutch to stop both the augers and wheel drive (auger drive clutch must also be released).

THROTTLE CONTROL (See Figure 11)

The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine.

SAFETY IGNITION SWITCH (See Figure 11)

The ignition key must be inserted in the switch before the unit will start. Remove the ignition key when snow thrower is not in use.

FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE

Closed

The fuel shut-off valve, located

 

under fuel tank, controls fuel

Open

flow from tank

 

 

Spark

Starter

Rope

Switch Plug

Box

Button

Starter

 

Handle

 

 

Muffler

 

 

Choke Primer

Carburetor

 

Cover

Throttle

Ignition

Control

Key

 

 

Figure 11

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesTraining PreparationSafety Labels Found on Snow Thrower Maintenance and StorageCalling Customer Support Finding Your Model NumberAuger Shear Bolts SET-UP InstructionsShift Lever Adjustment See Figure Final AdjustmentsAuger and Traction Drive Clutch Adjustment Skid Shoe Adjustment See FigureFuel SHUT-OFF Valve ControlsShift Lever Traction DRIVE/AUGER Clutch LockGAS and OIL FILL-UP OperationTo Start Engine Adjustments Lubrication Shave Plate and Skid Shoes MaintenanceBelt Removal and Replacement AugersBolt Frame AssemblyEngine ShoulderChanging the Friction Wheel OFF-SEASON StorageSupport Bracket Shaft Trouble Possible Causes Corrective Action Trouble Shooting GuideIllustrated Parts Headlight PanelHandle Assembly Handle Assembly Auger Housing Auger Housing Engine and V-Belts Engine and V-Belts Transmission Transmission Other Warranties MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for