MTD 380 manual Tire Pressure Pneumatic Tires, Skid Shoe, Drive Cable

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Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)

The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check and reduce tire pressure, if needed, to 10-15 psi. Maintain equal pressure on both wheels of the snow thrower.

WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under any circumstance is 15 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Excessive pressure (over 15 psi) when seating beads may cause tire/rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury

Skid Shoe

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.

NOTE: It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by the auger causing personal injury or damage to the snow thrower. If you are compelled to operate the snow thrower on gravel, keep the skid shoe in the highest position for maximum clearance between the ground and the shave plate.

Skid Shoe

 

Hex Nut

 

 

 

Figure 3

Adjust skid shoes by loosening two hex nuts and carriage bolts on each skid shoe, and moving the skid shoe to the desired position. See Figure 3.

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.

IMPORTANT: Check all nuts and bolts for correct tightness.

Drive Cable

Make sure that the drive cable is routed parallel to the left upper handle, then across the top of the lower handle and finally parallel to the right lower handle. Cable ties (included in the plastic bag that also contained this manual) should secure the cable to the top of the lower handle. See Figure 4.

Drive Cable

Cable Tie

Upper

Handle

Auger

Cable

Lower Handle

Figure 4

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Contents Operator’s Manual MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OhioTable of Contents Preparation Important Safe Operation PracticesTraining OperationMaintenance & Storage Your ResponsibilityDo not modify engine Assembling Your Snow Thrower Tire Pressure Pneumatic Tires Skid ShoeDrive Cable Knowing Your Snow Thrower To Start Engine Operating Your Snow ThrowerBefore Starting Engine Recoil StarterClearing The Snow Before StoppingTo Stop The Snow Thrower Electric Starter if equippedGeneral Recommendations Cleaning The Discharge ChuteMaintaining Your Snow Thrower LubricationCheck V-Belts Service & AdjustmentEngine Shave Plate and Skid ShoesReplacing Belts Auger BeltDrive Belt Servicing Augers Making AdjustmentsOFF-SEASON Storage Auger CableTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause RemedyParts List for Model 1819 Ref. No DescriptionModel Ref. No. Part No Description 41 48 47 48 Auger Housing Components MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for