MTD 800 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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SECTION 5: CONTROLS
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).
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.
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
The fuel shut-off valve, located
under fuel tank, controls fuel
flow from tank
Figure 11
Auger
Drive
Clutch
Shift
Lever
Traction
Drive/
Auger
Clutch
Lock
Chute
Crank
Headlight
Open
Closed
Primer
Rope
Starter
Handle
Choke
Ignition
Key
Throttle
Control
Starter
Button
Carburetor
Cover
Muffler
Switch
Box
Spark
Plug