MTD S230 User manual

Safety ,, Set-Up ,,Operation ,,Adjustments ,, Maintenance ,,Troubleshooting ,, Parts Lists ,,Warranty
OF AOA AL
ingle-Sta!e now Thrower
Model 230, $230
Model 240, S240
Model 250, S250
Model 260, S260
Model 261, S261
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester
forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136-0019.
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This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower, it will help you assemble,
prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Table of
Safety Labels ...................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Set Up & Adjustment .......................................... 6
Know Your Snow Thrower .................................. 7
Operation ............................................................. 8
Contents
Adjustments & Maintenance ........................... 10
Off-Season Storage .......................................... 12
Trouble Shooting .............................................. 13
illustrated Parts Lists ....................................... 14
Warranty ............................................................ 18
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING
YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,
please locatethe modelplate onthe equipmentand copythe
the modelnumber andthe serialnumber tothe sample model
plate providedto the right.You can locatethe modelplate by
standing atthe operatingposition and looking down atthe
frame.
Model Number Serial Number
Num#ro de module Num#ro de s#rier
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
MTD LLC
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
MTD PRODUCTSLIMITED
KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1
USA-www.mtdproducts.com 1-800=800-7310
CAN=www.mtdcanada.com 1=800=668=1238
Customer Support
Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased,
without first contacting Customer Support.
Ifyou havedifficultyassembling this productor haveany questionsregardingthe controls,operationor maintenanceof this unit,
youcan seek helpfrom the experts. Choose fromthe options below:
1.Visit www.mtdcanada.cafor manyusefulsuggestions,click on CustomerSupportbutton.
2. Calla CustomerSupport Representative:For US Customers: 1-330-220-4MTD (4683)or 1-800-800-7310
For Canadian Customers" 1-800-668-1238
3. The enginemanufactureris responsiblefor all enigne-relatedissueswith regardsto performance, power-rating,specifica-
tions, warrantyand service. Pleaserefer tothe engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator'sManual, packedseparatelywith
your unit,for more information.
Please haveyour unit's modelnumber and serialnumber readywhenyou call. See previoussection to locate this information.
Youwill be asked to entertheserial number in orderto processyour call.
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• NEVERPUTHANDiN CHUTE.CAN
AMPUTATEHANDSANDFINGERS.
•STOPENGINEANDAUGERBEFOREUSING
CLEAN-OUTTOOLORSTICK.
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WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
out importantsafety
instructionswhich,if
notfollowed,could
endangerthepersonal
safetyand/or property
of yourselfand others.
Readand followall
instructionsinthis
manualbeforeat-
temptingto operate
this machine.Failure
to complywith these
instructionsmay result
in personalinjury.When
youseethis symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
ofthis power machine
to persons who read,
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
and onthe machine.

WARNING
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outimportantsafety
instructionswhich,ifnot
followed,could endanger
the personalsafetyand/
i or propertyofyourself
andothers. Readand
followallinstructions
inthis manualbefore
attemptingtooperate
this machine.Failure
to complywiththese
instructionsmay result
in personalinjury.When
youseethis symbol.
i HEED iTS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
i Restrictthe useof
this powermachine
i to personswho read,
understandandfollow
the warningsand
instructionsin this
manualand on
the machine.
WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of itsconstituents,andcertain vehiclecompo-
nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancerand
birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: Thismachinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operationin this
manual.As with anytypeof powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operatorcan
result in seriousinjury.This machine is capableof amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.
Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultinserious injuryordeath.
Training
1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe 1.
machineandin themanual(s)beforeattemptingto
assembleandoperate.Keepthismanualina safe place
forfutureandregularreferenceandfor ordering
replacementparts. 2.
2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.
Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis
machine.Children14yearsoldandovershouldread
andunderstandtheoperationinstructionsandsafety 3.
rulesin thismanualandshouldbetrainedand supervised
bya parent.
4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithout
properinstruction.
5. Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Plan 4.
yoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof material
towardroads,bystandersandthe like.
6. Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenatleast75feet 5.
fromthe machinewhileit isin operation.Stopmachineif
anyoneentersthe area. 6.
7. Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingor falling,especially 7.
whenoperatingin reverse.
8,
9.
Preparation
Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto be
used.Removealldoormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,
wiresandotherforeignobjects,whichcouldbetripped over
orthrownbythe auger/impeller.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldsduringoperation
andwhile performinganadjustmentorrepairto protectyour
eyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseserious
injurytothe eyes.
Do notoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinterouter
garments.Do notwearjewelry,longscarvesorother
looseclothing,whichcould becomeentangledin moving
parts.Wearfootwearwhich willimprovefootingon
slipperysurfaces.
Useagroundedthree-wireextensioncordandreceptacle
forall unitswithelectric startengines.
Adjustcollectorhousingheighttocleargravelorcrushed
rocksurfaces.
Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingthe engine.
Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis
running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe
operator'smanual.
Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperature
beforestartingtoclearsnow.
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuse
extremecare in handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
flammableand thevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonal
injurycanoccurwhengasolineisspilledon yourselfor
yourclothes,whichcanignite.Washyourskin andchange
clothesimmediately.
a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources
ofignition.
c. Neverfuel machineindoors.
d. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhilethe engineis
hotor running.
e. Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbefore
refueling.
f. Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethan
Y2inchbelowbottomoffiller neckto providespace
forfuel expansion.
g. Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.
h. If gasolineis spilled,wipe itoff theengineand
equipment.Movemachineto anotherarea.Wait5
minutesbeforestartingthe engine.
i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere
there isan openflame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,
waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).
j. Allowmachinetocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.
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Operation
1. Do notput handsor feet nearrotatingparts,inthe
auger/impellerhousingorchuteassembly.Contactwiththe
rotatingpartscanamputatehandsandfeet.
2. Theauger/impellercontrolleverisa safetydevice.Never
bypassits operation.Doingso makesthe machineunsafe
andmaycausepersonalinjury.
3. Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasily in bothdirections
and automaticallyreturntothe disengagedpositionwhen
released.
4. Neveroperatewith amissingordamagedchuteassembly.
Keepallsafetydevicesin placeandworking.
5. Neverrunanengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand
deadlygas.
6. Do notoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcohol
or drugs.
7. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Do
nottouch.
8. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossing
gravelsurfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsor traffic.
9. Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhile
operatingonslopes.
10.Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards
windows,walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty
damageor personalinjurycausedbyaricochet.
11.Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersandpetsor
allowanyoneinfront ofthe machine.
12.Do notoverloadmachinecapacityby attemptingto clear
snowattoofastof a rate.
13.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light.
Alwaysbesureofyourfootingand keepafirmhold onthe
handles.Walk,neverrun.
14.Disengagepowerto theauger/impellerwhentransporting
or not inuse.
15.Neveroperatemachineathightransportspeedsonslippery
surfaces.Lookdownand behindandusecarewhen
backingup.
16.Ifthe machineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stopthe
engine,disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundit against
the engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairany
damagebeforestartingandoperating.
17.Disengageall controlleversandstopenginebeforeyou
leavetheoperatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait
untilthe auger/impellercomestoacompletestopbefore
uncloggingthechuteassembly,makinganyadjustments,or
inspections.
18.Neverput yourhandinthe dischargeorcollectoropenings.
Alwaysusetheclean-outtool providedto unclogthe
dischargeopening.Do notunclogchuteassemblywhile
engineis running.Shutoffengineand remainbehind
handlesuntilallmovingpartshavestoppedbefore
unclogging.
19.Use onlyattachmentsand accessoriesapprovedbythe
manufacturer(e.g.wheelweights,tire chains,cabsetc.).
20. Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis manual,
usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealerorcall
[phone]for assistanceandthe nameofyournearest
servicingdealer..
Maintenance & Storage
1. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper
operationregularly.Refertothe maintenanceand
adjustmentsectionsofthismanual.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachine
disengageall controlleversandstopthe engine.Wait until
theauger/impellercometoacompletestop.Disconnectthe
sparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkboltsand screwsforpropertightnessatfrequent
intervalsto keepthe machinein safeworkingcondition.
Also,visuallyinspectmachineforanydamage.
4. Do notchangethe enginegovernorsettingor over-speed
theengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafe
operatingspeedoftheengine.
5. Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjectto
wearanddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequently
checkallcomponentsand replacewith originalequipment
manufacturer's(OEM)partsonly."Useof partswhichdo
notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
6. Checkcontrolsperiodicallytoverify theyengageand
disengageproperlyandadjust,if necessary.Referto the
adjustmentsectioninthisoperator'smanualfor instructions.
7. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
8. Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,
etc.toprotectthe environment.
9. Priorto storing,runmachinea few minutestoclearsnow
frommachineandpreventfreezeupof auger/impeller.
10.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere
thereisan openflame,sparkor pilotlightsuchas a water
heater,furnace,clothesdryeretc.
11.Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualfor properinstructions
onoff-seasonstorage.
Do not modify engine
Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donot modifyengineinany
way.Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcan leadto arunaway
engineandcauseit tooperateatunsafespeeds.Nevertamper
withfactorysettingofenginegovernor.
Notice regarding Emissions
Engineswhicharecertifiedto complywithCaliforniaandfederal
EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)
arecertifiedtooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,and
mayincludethefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:Engine
Modification(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)ifso equipped.
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe useofthispowermachineto personswhoread,
understandandfollowthe warningsandinstructionsinthis
manualandonthe machine.
WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
outimportantsafety
instructionswhich,ifnot
followed,couldendanger
the personalsafetyand/
orpropertyof yourself
and others.Readand
followall instructions
in this manualbefore
attemptingtooperate
this machine.Failure
to complywiththese
instructionsmayresult
in personalinjury.When
youseethissymbol.
HEED iTS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe useof
this powermachine
to personswho read,
understandand follow
the warningsand
instructions inthis
manualand on
the machine.
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NOTE: This Operator's
Manual coversseveral
models.Snow thrower
featuresvary by
model.Not all features
discussed inthis
manualare applicable
to allsnowthrower
models.
NOTE: All references
i to leftor right sideof
thesnowthrower is
i fromtheoperating
positiononly.
IMPORTANT:
Do not usethe chute
handleto lift thesnow
thrower.
Figure 1
/
Contents of Carton
Cartoncontentsare listedbelowwithpartnumbersin
parentheses,
1. TwoignitionKeys(725-0201)
2, 2,6ozBottleof2 CycleOil (737-04037)
3, ExtensionCord(if soequipped)(629-0236)
__IL ARNING: Disconnectthe sparkplug
wireand grounditagainst the engineto
preventunintended starting.
Positioning the Upper Handle
1. Removepackingmaterial,if present.
2. Makingsurenottopinchthecableintheprocess,
pivottheupperhandleintotheoperatingpositionas
illustratedin Figure1 untilit clicksintoplace.
3. Tightenthestarknobstosecurethehandlein place
asin Figure1.
Assembling the Discharge Chute
Forshippingreasons,thesnowthrowerhasbeen
packagedwiththeupperchutepivotedall thewaydown.
Topivotitupward,proceedasfollows:
,
,
Turnthechuteuntilthechuteopeningisfacing
straightahead. Removethewingknob,flatwasher
andcarriageboltfromthe lowerchute. See Figure2.
Pivottheupperchuteupwardoverthelip onthelower
chutesothatthereisNOgap betweentheupper
chuteandthelowerchute.
3. Resecurewiththe hardwarejust removed.If installed
correctly,yoursnowthrowershouldlooklikeFigure3.
IMPORTANT:Donotusethechutehandleto liftthe
snowthrower.
Figure 2
Figure 3
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AugerControlHandle_
ElectricStarterButton
(ifequipped)
Figure4A FuelCap
ChuteAssembl
ShavePlate /
Auger
/
Primer
SparkPlugAccess
Figure 4
IMPORTANT:Thisunitrunson a mixtureofgasoline
andoil. DoNOToperatethesnowthrowerwithoutfirst
readingtheenginesoperator'smanualforinstructions
regardingproperfuelandengineoil.
Choke Lever
Activatingchokecontrolclosesthechokeplateon
carburetorandaidsin startingengine.Refertotheengine
manualpackedwithunitformoredetailedinstructions.
Primer
Depressingprimerforcesfueldirectlyintoengine's
carburetortoaid incold-weatherstarting.Refertoengine
manualpackedwithunitformoredetailedinstructions.
Ignition Key
Ignitionkeymust be present,insertedinkeyswitch,and
inthe"ON"positionforengineto start.
Recoil Starter
Thestarterhandleisusedtomanuallystarttheengine.
Electric Starter Button (If so equipped)
Pressingthe electricstarterbuttonengagesthe
engine'selectricstarterwhenpluggedintoa 120V
powersouroe
Electric Starter Plug (If so equipped)
Requiresuseofa two-prongoutdoorextensioncord
(packedwiththesnowthrower)anda 120Vpower
source/walloutlet.
Spark Plug Cover
Removesparkplugcovertoaccesssparkplug.
Auger
Whenengaged,theaugersrotationdrawssnowintothe
augerhousingandthrowsitoutthedischargechute.
Rubberpaddleson theaugersalsoaidin propellingthe
unitastheycomeincontactwiththe pavement.
Auger Control Handle
Locatedontheupperhandle,theaugercontrolhandle
isusedtoengageanddisengagedrivetotheauger.
Squeezethecontrolhandleagainsttheupperhandleto
engageauger;releaseittodisengage.
Discharge Chute /Chute Handle
Rotatethedischargechutetotheleftor rightusingchute
handle.Pitchofthedischargechutecontrolsangleat
whichthesnowisthrown.Loosenwingknobonside
ofthedischargechutebeforepivotingdischargechute
upwardordownward.Retightentheknoboncedesired
positionhasbeenachieved.
Shave Plate
Theshaveplatemaintainscontactwithpavementas
thesnowthrowerispropelled,allowingsnowcloseto
pavement'ssurfacetobedischarged.
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YourSnOw
IMPORTANT:
This unit runs on a
mixture of gasoline
and oil. Do NOT
operate the snow
thrower without first
reading !,heengines
operator s manual for
instructionsregard-
ing proper fuel and
engine oil.

Before Starti ng Electric Starter(if equipped)
I _ WARNING:Beforestartingthe _ WARNING:Theelectric starter must
engine,read, understand,and follow ALL be used witha properly grounded
all instructionsand warnings on the three-prong receptacleat all times to
machine and inthis manual, avoid the possibilityof electric shock.
1. Thesparkplugwirewasdisconnectedforsafety. Follow all instructionscarefully prior to
Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplugbeforestarting, operatingtheelectric starter.
iIMPORTANT:Forcompleteanddetailedengine 1. Theelectricstarterisequippedwitha groundedthree-
starting,stoppingand storinginstructions,it isrecom- wirepowercordandplug,and isdesignedtooperate
mendedthatyoureadtheenginemanualalsoincluded on 120voltAC householdcurrent.
i withthisunit. 2. Determinethatyourhousewiringisa three-wire
Fuel And Oil Mixture groundedsystem.Aska licensedelectricianifyouare
notcertain.
_ WARNING:Useextremecare when
handling gasoline. Gasolineis 3. Ifyour homewiring system isnot a three-wire
extremelyflammableand the vapors grounded system, do notusethiselectricstarter
are explosive.Neverfuel machine underanyconditions.
indoorsor while the engineishot or 4. Ifyour homeelectricalsystem isgrounded, but
Read, understand, running.Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, a three-holereceptacleisnotavailable,oneshould
and follow all instruc- pipesand other sourcesof ignition, beinstalledbya licensedelectricianbeforeusingthe
tions and warnings IMPORTANT:Thisunitrunson a mixtureofgasoline electricstarter.
on the machine and andoil. DoNOToperatethesnowthrowerwithout 5. Ifyou havea grounded three-prong receptacle,
in this manual before firstreadingtheenginesoperator'smanualfordetailed proceedasfollows.
operating, instructionsregardingproperfuelandengineoil. 6. MoveChokeControltothe"Full"position.
DoNOToperatethesnowthrowerwithoutthefuelcap
securelyin placeonthefueltank. 7. PushPrimerthree(3)times,makingsuretocover
ventholewhenpushing.
Use extreme care Positioni ng the Discharge 8. Connectpowercordtoswitchboxondashpanel.
when handling Chute Plugtheotherendof powercordintoa three-prong
gasoline. Gasoline is 1. Loosenthestar 120-volt,grounded,ACreceptacle.
extremely flammable knobfoundon 9. Pushstarterbuttontocrankengine.
and the vapors are theleftsideofthe
explosive. Never fuel dischargechute 10.Whenenginestarts,releasestarterbutton,andmove
andpivotthe up- chokegraduallyto 1/2Chokeuntiltheengineruns
the machine indoors perchuteupward smoothly.NextmoveChoketoOFF.If enginefalters,
ior while the engine movechokeimmediatelytoFULLandthengradually
is hot or running, ordownwardtothedesiredpitch, to1/2thento OFE
i Extinguish cigarettes, Retightenthe 11.Disconnectthepowercord.Always unplug from the
i cigars, pipes and starknobbefore outlet first, and then from thesnow thrower.
other sources of operatingthesnow
thrower. Recoil Starter
ignition. 2. Rotatethedischargechutetotheleftor rightusing 1. Movechokeleverto FULLchokeposition(coldengine
thechutehandle.SeeFigure5. start).
i The electric starter TO Start Engine 2. Ifengineiswarm,placechokein OFFpositioninstead
must be used with a ofFULL.
'properly grounded 1. Insertignitionkeyintoslot. 3. PushPrimerthree(3)times,makingsuretocover
three-prong recep- 2. Nowfollowtheinstructionsbelowasitpertainsto ventholewhenpushing.
tacle at all times to yourunit.SeeFigure5forlocationofcontrols. 4. If engineiswarm,pushprimerbuttononlyonce.
avoid the possibility NOTE:Alwayscoverventholein primerbuttonwhen
of electric shock. Fol- pushing.Additionalprimingmaybe necessaryforfirst
startiftemperatureisbelow15degreesFahrenheit.
low all instructions
i carefully prior to 5. Graspstarterhandleandpullropeoutslowly,untilit
pullsslightlyharder.Letroperewindslowly.
operatingthe electric 6. Pullstarterhandlerapidly.Donotallowhandleto snap
starter, back.Allowitto rewindslowlywhilekeepinga firm
holdonthestarterhandle.
Figure 5
WARNING
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Operating the Snow Thrower
7. Asenginewarmsupand beginstooperateevenly,
rotatechokeleverslowlytothe 1/2Chokeposition.
Whentheenginebeginstorunsmoothly,movethe
choketo theOFFposition.Ifenginefalters,return
to FULLchoke,thenslowlymoveto1/2thenOFF
position.
To Stop Engine
1. Tostopengine,turnignitionkeycounter-clockwise.
Disconnectthesparkplugwirefromthesparkplug
to preventaccidentalstartingwhileequipmentis
unattended.
Tohelp preventpossiblefreeze-upofstarter,
proceedas follows:
1. Runengineforafew minutesbeforestoppingtohelp
dryoff anymoistureon theengine.
2. ElectricStarter:Connectpowercordtoswitchbox
on engine,thento 120voltACreceptacle.Withthe
enginerunning,pushstarterbuttonandspinthe
starterforseveralseconds.Theunusualsoundmade
byspinningthestarterwillnotharmengineorstarter.
Disconnectthepowercordfromreceptaclefirst,and
thenfromswitchbox.
RecoilStarter:Withenginerunning,pullstarterrope
witha rapid,continuousfullarmstrokethreeorfour
times.Pullingthestarterropewillproducea loud
clatteringsound,whichisnotharmfultotheengineor
starter.
.
4. Wipeall snowand moisturefromthecarburetorcover
in theareaof thecontrollevers.Also,movecontrol
leversbackandforthseveraltimes.Leavechoke
controlintheFULLchokeposition.
5. Removeignitionkeyanddisconnectsparkplugwireto
preventaccidentalstarting.
Thepitchofthechuteassemblycontrolstheangleat
whichthesnowisthrown.
1. Loosenthestarknobfoundon theleftsideof the
chuteassemblyand
pivottheupperchute
upwardor downward
tothedesiredpitch.
Retightenthestar
knobbeforeoperating
thesnowthrower.
.Positionthechute
assemblyopening Figure 6
byusingtheChute
Handletothrowthesnowinthedesireddirection.
SeeinsetFigure6.
Clearing Snow
_ARNING:Neveroperatethesnow
thrower with bystandersin front of or
nearthe dischargechuteopening.
1. Engagetheaugerbysqueezingtheaugercontrol
handleagainsttheupperhandle.SeeFigure5.
2. Liftup slightlyonthehandletoallowtherubber
paddlesontheaugertocontactthepavementand
propelthesnowthrowerforward.Pushingdownward
onthehandlewillraisetheaugersoff theground
andstopforwardmotion.
3. Dischargesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.
Slightlyoverlapeachpreviouslyclearedpath.
NOTE:Excessiveupwardpressureon thehandlewill
resultinprematurewearontherubberaugerblades
whichwouldnotbecoveredbywarranty.
Operating Tips
1. Runtheenginefora fewminutesbeforestoppingto
helpdryanymoistureon theengine.
2. Cleanthesnowthrowerthoroughlyaftereachuse.
__i= ARNING:Muffler, engineand
surroundingareasbecomehotand
cancauseaburn.Becarefuland do
nottouch when hot.
tm
Opera ion
WARNING
Muffler'engineand
surroundingareas
become hot
can cause a burn,
Do not touch;
Neveroperate the
snow thrower with
bystanders in front of
or near the discharge
NOTE: Excessive
upward pressure on
the handlewill result
in premature wear
on the rubber auger
blades which would
not be covered by
warranty.
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WARNING
Disconnectthe
spark plugwire
and ground itagainst
the engineto prevent
unintended starting.
NEVERattempt to
make any adjust-
ments while
the engine is run-
ning, except where
specified in
the operator's
manual.
Before servicing,
repairing, or inspect-
ing,disengagethe
control bail and
stop engine. Wait
untilall moving
parts have cometo a
complete stop.
Figure 7
Shave Plate
1. Tochecktheadjustmentoftheshaveplate,placethe
uniton a levelsurface.Thewheels,shaveplateand
augersshouldallcontactlevelsurface.Notethatif the
shaveplateisadjustedtoohigh,snowmayblowunder
thehousing.Iftheshaveplatewearsoutexcessively,
ortheunitdoesnotself-propel,theshaveplatemay
betoolowand needstobeadjusted.
NOTE:On newunitsorunitswitha newshaveplate
installed,theaugersmaybeslightlyoff theground.
2. Toadjust,tipthesnowthrowerbacksothat itrests
onthehandle.Loosenthelocknutsandboltswhich
securetheshaveplatetothehousing.See Figure7.
Movetheshaveplatetodesiredpositionand retighten
thenutsandboltssecurely.
Replacing Shave Plate
Theshaveplateisattachedtothebottomof theauger
housingandis subjecttowear.It shouldbechecked
periodically.Therearetwo wearingedgesandtheshave
platecanbereversed.RefertoFigure7.
1. Removethecarriageboltsand hexlocknutswhich
attachittothesnowthrowerhousing.
2. Installnewshaveplate,makingsuretheheadsofthe
carriageboltsareonthe insideofthehousing.
3. Adjusttheshaveplateaccordingtoinstructions
above.Tightenthenutssecurelybeforeoperatingthe
snowthrower.
NOTE:Forinformationregardingthepriceandavailability
ofShavePlateKitrefertocustomersupportonpage2.
Figure 8
_ARNING:Disconnectthe sparkplug
wire and grounditagainst the engine
to preventunintended starting.
__k ARNING:NEVERattempt to make
any adjustmentswhile the engineis
running, exceptwherespecifiedinthe
operator's manual.
Control Cable
Asa resultofboththecontrolcableandthedrivebelt
stretchingduetowear,periodicadjustmentsmaybe
necessary.
If theaugerseemsto hesitatewhenrotatingwhilethe
enginemaintainsa constantspeed,an adjustmentis
necessary.Proceedasfollows:
Theupperholeinthecontrolhandleprovidesforan
adjustmentincabletension.Toadjust,disconnectthe
endofcontrolcablefromthebottomholeinthecontrol
handleand reinsertitintheupperhole.Insertthecable
fromtheoutsideas showninFigure8.Testthe snow
throwerto seeifthereisa noticeabledifference.
Carburetor
,_ WARNING:If any adjustments needto
be madeto the enginewhile the engine
isrunning(e.g. carburetor), keep
clear of all moving parts.Becareful of
muffler, engine and other surrounding
heatedsurfaces.
1. Refertotheseparateenginemanual,packedwith
yourunit,forcarburetoradjustmentinformation.
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