MTD 800 - Manuals

8 SECTION 6: OPERATION NOTE: This unit has been shipped with oil in the engine. Check oil before starting engine. GAS AND OIL FILL-UP Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Service theengine with gasoline as instructed in the separateengine manual packed with your snow thrower.Read instructions c...

9 TO STOP ENGINE 1. Run engine for a few minutes before stopping tohelp dry off any moisture on the engine. 2. To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter,proceed as follows: Optional Electric Starter Connect power cord to switch box on engine, then to 120 volt ACreceptacle. With the engine runnin...

10 SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT To adjust the shift rod, remove the cotter pin whichsecures the shift rod to the shift lever. For properadjustment, refer to FINAL ADJUSTMENTS onpage 6. SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT The space between the shave plate and the groundcan be adjusted. Refer to Skid Shoe Adjustment(See Fig...

11 SECTION 9: MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against theengine before performing any repairsor maintenance. AUGERS The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with twoshear bolts and hex lock nuts. See Figure 15. If youhit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower ...

13 Changing the Friction Wheel The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wearand should be checked after 25 hours of operation,and periodically thereafter. Replace the frictionwheel rubber if signs of excessive wear or crackingare found. 1. Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, orplace a pi...

14 SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer. Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line.Choke not in ON positionFaulty spark plug.Key ...

15 SECTION 12: ILLUSTRATED PARTS Headlight Panel Ref. No. Part No. Description Qty. 1 710-0351 Pan Head B-Tapp Screw #10 2 2 710-0451 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .75 1 3 731-1393 Handle Panel 1 4 712-0271 Hex Sems Nut 1/4-20 1 5 710-1240 Phillips Pan Head Screw M 4 x 16 2 6 736-0159 Fl-Wash .344 ID x .8...

16 Handle Assembly 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 34 35 35 38 39 40 42 69 69 69

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchasewithin the United States of America, its possessionsand territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at itsoption, repair or replace, for the original purchaser,free of charge, any part or parts found to bedefective in materia...