MTD S261 User manual

Safety ,, Assembly ,, Operation ,,Tips &Techniques ,, Maintenance ,,Troubleshooting ,, Parts Lists ,,Warranty
OF AOA AL
ingle-Sta!e n0w 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.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORMNO.769-01283B
05/2005

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 Contents
Safety Labels .............................................. pg. 3
Safe Operation Practices ........................... pg. 4
Setting UpYour Snow Thrower .................. pg. 6
KnowYour Snow Thrower .......................... pg. 7
Operating Your Snow Thrower ................... pg. 8
Adjustments & Maintenance ..................... pg. 10
Off-Season Storage ...................................... p. 12
Troubleshooting ............................................ p. 13
Parts List ....................................................... p. 14
Accessories & Kits ....................................... p. 17
Notes .............................................................. p. 18
Warranty ............................................ Back Cover
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING
YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,
pleaselocate modelplate on equipmentand copy
informationto the sample modelplate providedtothe right.
Youcan locatethe model plateby standing at the operating
position and lookingdown at rearof thesnow thrower.This
informationwill be necessaryto usethe manufacturer'sweb
site and/or obtain assistancefrom theCustomerSupport
Departmentoran authorizedservice dealer.
Model Number
_D
www. rntdproducts.corn
Serial Number
MTD LLC
P.O. BOX 361131
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
330-220-4683
800-800-7310j
Customer Support
Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
If youhave difficulty assemblingthis product or have anyquestions regardingthe controls, operation,or maintenanceof this
unit,you canseek help from the experts.Choose fromthe options below:
1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Click onYard Machinesand thenthe CustomerSupport menuoption.
2. Phonea Customer Support Representative at 1 [phone].
3. The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine-relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,specifica-
tions,warranty and service. Pleasereferto theengine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packedseparatelywith
your unit, for more information.
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1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGAUGER
CONTACTWiTHAUGERCAHAMPUTATE
HAHOSANDFEET.
2. DISEHGAGECLUTCHLEVERS,STOPEHGIHE,
ANDREMAINDEHIHDHAHBLESUNTILALL
MOVIHGPARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFORE
UHCLOGGiHGORSERViCIHGMACHiHE.
3.TO AVOIDTHROWNOBJECTSIHJURIES,
NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGEATBYSTANDERS.
USEEXTRACAUTIONWHEHOPERATINGOH
GRAVELSURFACES.
4. BEADOPERATOR'SMAHUAL
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WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
out importantsafety
instructionswhich,if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safetyand/or property
ofyourself andothers.
Readandfollowall
instructionsinthis
manualbefore
attemptingto operate
this machine.Failure
to complywiththese
instructionsmay result
in personalinjury.When
youseethis symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe useof
this powermachineto
personswho read,
understandand
followthe warnings
and instructionsin this
manualand on the
machine.

WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
out importantsafety
instructionswhich,if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
i safetyand/or property
I ofyourselfand others.
Readandfollowall
instructionsinthis
manualbeforeat-
temptingto operate
i this machine.Failure
I to complywiththese
instructionsmay result
i in personalinjury.When
youseethis symbol.
i HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
ofthis powermachine
to personswho read,
_understand
ano followthe warnings
and instructions
inthis manual
and on the machine.
WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of its constituents,andcertain vehiclecompo-
nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancerand
birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: Thismachinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operationinthis
manual.As with anytypeof powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operatorcan
result in seriousinjury.This machine iscapable of amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.
Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injuryor death.
Training
1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe 1.
machineandin themanual(s)beforeattemptingto
assembleandoperate.Keepthismanualina safe placefor
futureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacement
parts. 2.
2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.
Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis
machine.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand
understandtheoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesin 3.
thismanualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbya
parent.
4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
5. Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Plan 4.
yoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof material
towardroads,bystanders,andthe like. 5.
6. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,andchildrenatleast75
feetfromthe machinewhileit isin operation.Stop machine
ifanyoneentersthearea. 6.
7. Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingor falling,especially 7.
whenoperatingin reverse.
8,
9.
Preparation
Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto be
used.Removealldoormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,
wires,and otherforeignobjects,whichcould betripped over
orthrownbythe auger/impeller.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldsduringoperation
andwhile performinganadjustmentorrepairto protectyour
eyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancauseserious
injurytothe eyes.
Do notoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinterouter
garments.Do notwearjewelry,longscarves,orother
looseclothingwhichcouldbecomeentangledin moving
parts.Wearfootwearwhich willimprovefootingonslippery
surfaces.
Useagroundedthree-wireextensioncordandreceptacle
forall unitswithelectric startengines.
Adjustcollectorhousingheighttocleargravelorcrushed
rocksurfaces.
Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingthe engine.
Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis
running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe
operator'smanual.
Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperature
beforestartingtoclearsnow.
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextreme
careinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable
andthe vaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan
occurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyourclothes,
whichcanignite.Washyourskinand changeclothes
immediately.
a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources
ofignition.
c. Neverfuel machineindoors.
d. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhilethe engineis hot
or running.
e. Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefuel-
ing.
f. Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethanY2-inch
belowbottomoffiller neckto providespacefor fuel
expansion.
g. Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.
h. If gasolineis spilled,wipe itoff theengineand equip-
ment.Movemachinetoanotherarea.Waitfiveminutes
beforestartingtheengine.
i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere
there isan openflame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,
waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).
j. Allowmachinetocoolat leastfiveminutesbefore
storing.
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Operation
1. Donot puthandsorfeet nearrotatingparts,inthe
auger/impellerhousingor chuteassembly.Contactwiththe
rotatingpartscanamputatehandsandfeet.
2. The auger/impellercontrolleveris asafetydevice.Never
bypassitsoperation.Doingsomakesthe machineunsafe
andmaycausepersonalinjury.
3. The controlleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirections
and automaticallyreturntothe disengagedpositionwhen
released.
4. Neveroperatewitha missingor damagedchuteassembly.
Keepall safetydevicesin placeandworking.
5. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessand
deadlygas.
6. Donotoperatemachinewhile underthe influenceofalcohol
or drugs.
7. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do
nottouch.
8. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossing
gravelsurfaces.Stayalertfor hiddenhazardsortraffic.
9. Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperat-
ingonslopes.
10.Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards
windows,walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty
damageor personalinjury causedbya ricochet.
11.Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystanders,and petsor
allow anyonein frontofthe machine.
12.Donotoverloadmachinecapacity byattemptingto clear
snowattoofast ofarate.
13.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light.
Alwaysbesureofyourfootingand keepafirm holdonthe
handles.Walk,neverrun.
14.Disengagepowerto the auger/impellerwhentransportingor
notin use.
15.Neveroperatemachineat hightransportspeedsonslippery
surfaces.Lookdownand behindandusecarewhen
backingup.
16.Ifthe machineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe
engine,disconnectthe sparkplugwireand groundit against
the engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairany
damagebeforestartingandoperating.
17.Disengageallcontrolleversandstopenginebeforeyou
leavethe operatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait
untilthe auger/impellercomestoa completestop before
uncloggingthe chuteassembly,makinganyadjustments,or
inspections.
18.Neverputyourhandin thedischargeor collectoropenings.
Alwaysusethe clean-outtoolprovidedtounclogthe dis-
chargeopening.Donot unclogchuteassemblywhileengine
isrunning.Shutoffengineandremainbehindhandlesuntil
all movingpartshavestoppedbeforeunclogging.
19.Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe
manufacturer(e.g.wheelweights,tire chains,cabsetc.).
20. If situationsoccurwhich arenotcoveredin this manual,use
careand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealeror callthe
customerservice numberfoundonpagetwo.
Maintenance & Storage
1. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper
operationregularly.Refertothe maintenanceandadjust-
mentsectionsofthis manual.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisen-
gageall controlleversandstopthe engine.Wait untilthe
auger/impellercometoa completestop. Disconnectthe
sparkplugwireand groundagainstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkboltsandscrewsfor propertightnessatfrequent
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 neces-
sary.
8. Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,
etc.toprotectthe environment.
9. Priorto storing,runmachineafewminutestoclearsnow
frommachineandpreventfreezeupof auger/impeller.
10.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere
thereisan openflame,sparkor pilotlightsuchasa water
heater,furnace,clothesdryeretc.
11.Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualforproperinstructions
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 may
includethefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModifica-
tion(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)ifso equipped.
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe useofthispowermachineto personswhoread,un-
derstandand followthe warningsand instructionsin this manual
andonthe machine.
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Operation
WARNING
This symbol points
out importantsafety
instructions,which if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safety and/or property
of yourselfand others.
Readand followall
instructions inthis man-
ual beforeattemptingto
operatethis machine.
Failureto comply with
these instructionsmay
result in personalinjury.
Whenyou seethis
symbol.
HEED IT'S WARNING!
YourResponsibility
Restrictthe use
of this powermachine
to personswho read.
understand
and followthe warnings
and instructions
in this manua
and onthe machine.

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Adjustment
WARNING
D_sconne0tt,espa_k
plug wire and ground
it against the engine
to preventunintended
startingl
I
NOTE:
ThisOperatoCsManual
covers severalmodelSl
SnowthrOWerfeatures
vary mode Not
all featuresdiscussed
in this manual are
applicable to all snow
thrower modelSl
NOTE:
referencesto left
or rightside ofth(
snow thrower is
from the operating
Figure 3-1
NOTE: ThisOperator'sManualcoversseveralmodels.
Snowthrowerfeaturesvarybymodel.Notall features
discussedin thismanualareapplicabletoall snow
throwermodels.
NOTE:All referencesto leftor rightsideofthesnow
throwerisfromtheoperatingpositiononly
Contents of Carton
Cartoncontentsare listedbelowwithpartnumbersin
parentheses.
1. TwoIgnitionKeys(725-0201)
2. 2.6ozBottleof2 CycleOil (737-04037)
3. ExtensionCord(if soequipped)(629-0236)
_ WARNING: Disconnectthe spark plug
wire and ground itagainst the engineto
preventunintended starting.
Handle
Figure 2
Positioning the Upper
Handle
Removepackingmaterial,ifpresent.
1. Makingsurenottopinchthecablein theprocess,
pivottheupperhandleintotheoperatingpositionas
illustratedin Figure3-1untilit clicksintoplace.
2. Tightenthewingknobstosecurethehandleinplace
asin Figure3-1.
Assembling the
Chute assembly
Forshippingreasons,thesnowthrowerhasbeen
packagedwiththeupperchutepivotedall thewaydown.
Topivotitupward,proceedasfollows:
.
.
.
Turnthechuteuntilthechuteopeningisfacing
straightahead. Removethestarknobandcarriage
boltfromthelowerchute. SeeFigure3-2.
Pivottheupperchuteupwardoverthelip onthelower
chutesothatthereisNOgap betweentheupper
chuteandthelowerchute.
Resecurewiththe hardwarejust removed.If installed
correctly,yoursnowthrowershouldlooklikeFigure
3-3.
IMPORTANT:Donotusethechutehandleto liftthe
snowthrower.
Figure 3
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4m,c.oKE
Activatingchokecontrolclosesthechokeplateon
carburetorandaidsin startingengine.Refertotheengine
manualpackedwithunitformoredetailedinstructions.
Primer
Depressingprimerforcesfueldirectlyinto
engine'scarburetortoaidin cold-weather
starting.Referto enginemanualpackedwith
unitformoredetailedinstructions.
Ignition Key
Ignitionkeymust be present,insertedin
keyswitch,andinthe"ON"positionfor
engineto start. IGNITION
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.
Whenengaged,theaugersrotationdrawssnowinto
theaugerhousingandthrowsitoutthechuteassembly.
Rubberpaddleson theaugersalsoaidin propellingthe
unitastheycomeincontactwiththe pavement.
Auger Control
Locatedontheupperhandle,theaugercontrolisused
toengageanddisengagedrivetotheauger.Squeeze
thecontrolagainsttheupperhandletoengageauger;
releaseittodisengage.
Chute Assembly /Chute Handle
Rotatethechuteassemblytotheleftor rightusingchute
handle.Pitchofthechuteassemblycontrolsangleat
whichthesnowisthrown.Loosenwingknobonside
ofthechuteassemblybeforepivotingchuteassembly
upwardordownward.Retightentheknoboncedesired
positionhasbeenachieved.
Shave Plate
Theshaveplatemaintainscontactwithpavementas
thesnowthrowerispropelled,allowingsnowcloseto
pavement'ssurfacetobedischarged.
Fuel Cap
Removegascaptoaddfuel. Thisunitrunsona mixture
offuelandoil.DoNOToperatethesnowthrowerwithout
firstreadingtheTecumsehenginesoperator'smanualfor
instructionsregardingproperfuelandengineoil.
NOTE:Thisunitmayincludeafuelplug,whichisonly
usedduringassemblytokeepdirtanddebrisoutof fuel
tank. Discardthefuelplugbeforefillingthefueltank.
Know
Your Snow
Thrower
IMPORTANT:
Thisunitrunsona
mixturedfuel
andoil.Do NOT
operatethesnow
throwerwithoutfirst
readingthe Tecumseh
engineoperator's
manualfor instructions
regardingproperfuel
and engineoilmixture.
NOTE:
Thisunit may
includea fuel plug,
which isonly used
duringassemblyto
keepdirt and debris
out offuel tank.
Discardthe fuel plug
beforefilling the
fuel tank.
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WARNING
Read, understand,
and follow all
instructionsand
warnings onthe
machineand in
this manual before
operating.
Useextreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasolineis
iextremely flammable
iand theVapors are
i explosive. Neverfuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
iExtinguishcigarettes,
Icigars, pipesand
iother sourcesof
ignition.
The electric starter
must be usedwith a
iproperlygrounded
i three-prong
receptacle at all
i times to avoid the
Ipossibility ofelectric
shock. Follow all
instructionscarefully
priorto operating the
electric starter.
Electric
Starter
Button
(if equipped)
FuelCap
ChuteAssembly_
Chute
Key StarterHandle
PlugAccess
ChokeLever
Before Starting
Figure 5=1
To Start Engine
_ARNING:Beforestartingthe
engine,read, understand,and follow
all instructionsand warnings on the
machine and inthis manual.
Fuel And Oil Mixture
Yoursnowthrowerisequippedwithatwo-cycleengine
thatrequiresa mixtureofgasolineandtwocycleoilat a
ratioof50:1.RefertotheTecumsehengineoperator's
manualfordetailedinstructionsregardingthemixtureof
oilandgasolineforyoursnowthrower'sengine.
IMPORTANT:DoNOToperatethesnowthrower
withoutthefuelcapsecurelyinplaceon thefueltank.
Fuel Fill-Up
Checkfuellevelandadd ifnecessary.Followrelated
instructionsintheseparateenginemanualpacked
withyoursnowthrower.
IMPORTANT:Forcompleteanddetailedenginestarting,
stoppingand storinginstructions,it isrecommendedthat
youreadtheenginemanualalsoincludedwiththisunit.
.Thesparkplugwirewasdisconnectedforsafety.
Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplugbeforestarting.
2. Toavoidcarbonmonoxidepoisoning,makesure
engineisoutdoorsina well-ventilatedarea.
3. Insertignitionkeyintoslot.TurnkeytoONposition.
4. Nowfollowtheinstructionsbelowasitpertainstoyour
unit.SeeFigure5 forlocationofcontrols.
Electric Starter(if equipped)
_ARNING:Theelectricstarter must
be used with a properlygrounded
three-prong receptacleat all times to
avoid the possibilityof electric shock.
Follow all instructionscarefullypriorto
operating theelectric starter.
__k WARNING:Useextremecare when
handling fuel. Fuelisextremelyflam-
mableand the vapors are explosive.
Neverfuel machine indoorsor while
the engine ishot or running.Extin-
guish cigarettes, cigars, pipesand
other sources of ignition.
.
.
.
Theelectricstarterisequippedwitha groundedthree-
wirepowercordandplug,and isdesignedtooperate
on 120voltAChouseholdcurrent.
Determinethatyourhousewiringisa three-wire
groundedsystem.Aska licensedelectricianifyouare
notcertain.
If your homewiring system is not a three-wire
grounded system, do notusethiselectricstarter
underanyconditions.
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4. If yourhomeelectricalsystemisgrounded, but
a three-holereceptacleisnotavailable,one should
be installedbya licensedelectricianbeforeusingthe
electricstarter.
5. If you havea grounded three-prong receptacle,
proceedasfollows.
6. MoveChokeControlto the"Full"position.
7. PushPrimerthree(3) times,makingsuretocover
ventholewhenpushing.
8. Connectpowercordtoswitchboxon dashpanel.
Plugtheotherendofpowercordintoa three-prong
120-volt,grounded,ACreceptacle.
9. Pushstarterbuttonto crankengine.
10.Whenenginestarts,releasestarterbutton,and move
chokegraduallyto 1/2Chokeuntiltheengineruns
smoothly.NextmoveChoketo OFRIfenginefalters,
movechokeimmediatelyto FULLandthengradually
to 1/2thentoOFF.
11.Disconnectthepowercord.Always unplug from the
outlet first, and then from the snowthrower.
Recoil Starter
1. MovechokelevertoFULLchokeposition(coldengine
start).
2. Ifengineiswarm,placechokeinOFFpositioninstead
of FULL.
3. PushPrimerthree(3) times,makingsuretocover
ventholewhenpushing.
4. Ifengineiswarm,pushprimerbuttononlyonce.
NOTE:Alwayscoverventholein primerbuttonwhen
pushing.Additionalprimingmaybenecessaryforfirst
startiftemperatureisbelow15degreesFahrenheit.
5. Graspstarterhandleand pullropeoutslowly,untilit
pullsslightlyharder.Letroperewindslowly.
6. Pullstarterhandlerapidly.Donotallowhandletosnap
back.Allowittorewindslowlywhilekeepinga firm
holdon thestarterhandle.
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.
Tohelppreventpossiblefreeze-up ofstarter,
proceedasfollows:
1. Runenginefora fewminutesbeforestoppingto help
dryoffanymoistureontheengine.
2. Wipeall snowandmoisturefromthecarburetor
coverintheareaofthecontrollevers.Also,move
controlleversbackandforthseveraltimes.Leave
chokecontrolintheFULLchokeposition.
3. Removeignitionkeyanddisconnectsparkplugwire
topreventaccidentalstarting.
Operating the Snow Thrower
Thepitchofthechuteassemblycontrolstheangleat
whichthesnowisthrown.
1. Loosenthechuteknobfoundon theleft sideofthe
chuteassemblyandpivottheupperchuteupwardor
downwardtothedesiredpitch.Retightenthechute
knobbeforeoperatingthesnowthrower.
2. Positionthechuteassemblyopeningbyusingthe
ChuteHandletothrowthesnowinthedesired
direction.SeeinsetFigure5-1.
Clearing Snow
__L WARNING:Neveroperate thesnow
thrower with bystandersin front of or
nearthe chuteassembly opening.
1. Engagetheaugerbysqueezingtheaugercontrol
againsttheupperhandle.SeeFigure5-2.
2. Liftup slightlyonthehandletoallowtherubber
paddlesontheauger
tocontactthepave-
mentand propelthe
snowthrowerforward.
Pushingdownward
onthehandlewill
raisetheaugersoff
thegroundandstop
forwardmotion. Figure 5-2
3. Dischargesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.
Slightlyoverlapeachpreviouslyclearedpath.
NOTE:Excessiveupwardpressureon thehandlewill
resultinprematurewearontherubberaugerblades
whichwouldnotbecoveredbywarranty.
Operating Tips
1. Runtheenginefora fewminutesbeforestoppingto
helpdryanymoistureon theengine.
2. Cleanthesnowthrowerthoroughlyaftereachuse.
_ WARNING:Muffler, engineand
surroundingareasbecomehotand
cancauseaburn.Becarefuland do
not touch when hot.
Muffler,engine and
and
Donot touch.
Never operate the
with
bystandersinfront
of or nearthe chute
NOTE:
Excessiveupward
pressureonthe
handlewill resultin
prematurewear
onthe rubber
auger bladeswhich
would notbecovered
by warranty.
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S
Adjustments
WARNING
Disconnectthe
spark plugwire
and ground itagainst
the engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
NEVERattemptto
'makeanyadjustments
while the engine
isrunning,except
iwhere specified in the
ioperatoCsmanual.
Beforeservicing,
'repairing,orinspecting,
disengagethecontrol
bailandstopengine.
iWaituntil allmoving
iparts havecome
to acompletestop.
Disconnectspark plug
wire and ground it
againstthe engineto
preventunintended
starting.
Figure 6=1
Figure 6=2
_ARNING:Disconnectthe spark plug
wire and grounditagainst the engine
to preventunintended starting.
,_il/hlk WARNING:NEVERattempt to make
any adjustmentswhilethe engineis
running, exceptwherespecified inthe
operator'smanual.
Lubrication
Lubricatepivotpointson theaugercontrolandthe
extensionspringattheendof thecontrolcable witha
lightoil onceeveryseasonand beforestorageofthe
snowthrowerattheendoftheseason.
Adjusting 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 itrestson
thehandle.Loosenthefourlocknutsand boltswhich
securetheshaveplateto thehousing.See Figure6-1.
Movetheshaveplatetodesiredpositionand retighten
thenutsandboltssecurely.
Replacing Shave Plate
Theshaveplateisattachedtothebottomof theauger
housingandis subjecttowear.It shouldbechecked
periodically.Therearetwo wearingedgesandtheshave
platecanbereversed.RefertoFigure6-1.
1. Removethefourcarriageboltsandhexlocknuts
whichattachittothesnowthrowerhousing.
2. Installnewshaveplate,makingsuretheheadsofthe
carriageboltsareonthe insideofthehousing.
3. Adjusttheshaveplateaccordingtoinstructions
above.Tightenthenutssecurelybeforeoperatingthe
snowthrower.
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 showninFigure6-2.Testthesnow
throwerto seeif thereisa noticeabledifference.
Replacing Belt
_ARNING:Beforeservicing, repairing,
or inspecting,disengagethe auger
control and stop engine.Wait until all
moving partshavecome to a complete
stop. Disconnect spark plugwire and
ground itagainst the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
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Removethebeltcoverbyremovingfivehexscrews.See
Figure6-3. Thensimplypullthebeltoffbygraspingitfrom
thebottomoftheaugerpulleyandpullingoff. Onceyou
removethebeltfromthepulleys,youcanpushdownonthe
idlerpulleytoreleasethebeltfromunderthebeltkeeper.
Toreplacethebeltfollowtheseinstructionsandreferto
Figure6-4:
1. Pushdownon theIdlerpulley.
2. Putbelton topoftheaugerpulley,underbeltkeeper.
3. Threadbeltaroundenginepulley.
4. Pushbeltoverbottomofaugerpulley.
Reinstallthebeltcoverremovedearlier.
Replacing Auger Paddles
Thesnowthrowerauger'srubberpaddlesaresubjectto
wearandshouldbe replacedifanysignsofexcessive
wearispresent.
IMPORTANT:DoNOTallowtheauger'srubberpaddles
towearto thepointwhereportionsofthemetalauger
itselfcancomeincontactwiththepavement.Doingso
canresultinseriousdamagetoyoursnowthrower.
Tochangetherubberpaddles,proceedasfollows:
1. Removetheexistingrubberpaddlesbyunscrewingthe
self-tappingscrewswhichsecurethemtotheauger.
SeeFigure6-5.
2. Securethereplacementrubberpaddlestotheauger
usingthehardwareremovedearlier.
Engine
1. Refertotheseparateenginemanualforall engine
maintenanceprocedures.
2. Checkengineand snowthrowerfrequentlyforloose
hardware,andtightenasneeded.
Carburetor
_ullbelt off here
Figure 6-3
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Figure 6-4
f
AARNING:Ifanyadjustments needto
be madeto theenginewhile theengine
isrunning(e.g.carburetor), keep
clear of all moving parts.Be careful of
muffler, engine and other surrounding
heatedsurfaces.
1. Refertotheseparateenginemanual,packedwith
yourunit,forcarburetoradjustmentinformation.
Figure 6-5
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Maintenan
WARNING
if any adjustments
needto bemade to
the
eng nronn ng(e:g:
carburetor), keep clear
of all moving parts:
Be careful of muffler,
engineandother
s= ounding,eared
surfaces:
iMPORTANT:
Do NOTallow the
augecs rubberpaddles
towear tothe point
WhereportionsOfthe
metal augeritself Can
comein contactwith
thepavement.Doing
so canresult in serious
damageto your snow
throwerl

WARNING
Never store snow
thrower with fuel
intank indoors or
in poorlyventilated
areas, where fuel
fumes may reach an
open flame, spark
or pilot light as on a
furnace, water heater,
clothes dryer or gas
appliance.
Drain fuel intoan
approved container
outdoors,away from
any open flame. Be
certain engine is
cool. Do not smoke.
Fuelleft in engine
i during warm weather
deteriorates and
will cause serious
starting problems.
Do not drain
carburetor if using
fuel stabilizer.
i Never use engine or
carburetor cleaning
products inthe fuel
tank or permanent
damage may occur.
If thesnowthrowerwillnotbe usedfor30 daysor
longer,or ifitistheendof thesnowseasonwhenthe
lastpossibilityof snowisgone,theequipmentneedsto
bestoredproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto
ensuretopperformancefromthesnowthrowerformany
moreyears.
Preparing Engine
__k ARNING:Neverstore snowthrower
with fuel intank indoorsor in poorly
ventilated areas,where fuel fumes
may reachan open flame,spark or
pilotlight as on a furnace,water
heater,clothes dryer or gas appliance.
NOTE:Itisimportantto preventgumdepositsfrom
forminginessentialfuelsystempartsoftheenginesuch
asthecarburetor,fuelfilter,fuelhoseor tankduring
storage.
CAUTION:Alcohol blended fuels (tailed gasohol
or usingethanol or methanol) canattract moisture
which leads toseparation and formation ofacids
during storage.Acidic gas candamagethe fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
1. Removeaftgasolinefromthefueltankto preventgum
depositsfromformingonthesepartsand harmingthe
engine.
2. Runtheengineuntilthefueltankisemptyandit stops
duetolackoffuel.
NOTE:Fuelstabilizer(suchas STA-BIL)isanaccept-
ablealternativein minimizingtheformationoffuelgum
depositsduringstorage.Addstabilizertogasolineinfuel
tankorstoragecontainer.Alwaysfollowmixratiofound
onstabilizercontainer.Runengineatleast10minutes
afteraddingstabilizertoallowitto reachthecarburetor.
Donotdraincarburetorifusingfuelstabilizer.
_ WARNING:Neveruse engineor
carburetorcleaning products in the fuel
tank or permanent damagemayoccur.
4. Removethesparkplugandpourone(1)ounce
ofengineoil throughthesparkplugholeintothe
cylinder.Coversparkplugholewitha ragandcrank
theengineseveraltimestodistributetheoil. Replace
sparkplug.
NOTE:Refertotheenginemanualformoreinformation
onpreparingthe snowthrowerengineforstorage.
Toavoidengineproblems,thefuelsystemshouldbe
emptiedbeforestoragefor30daysor longer.Follow
theseinstructionstoprepareyoursnowthrowerfor
storage:
__i ARNING:Drainfuel intoan approved
container outdoors, awayfrom any
openflame. Becertain engineiscool.
Donot smoke. Fuelleft in engine
during warmweather deteriorates and
will cause serious starting problems.
.
Preparing Snow Thrower
Whenstoringthesnowthrowerinan unventilatedor
metalstorageshed,careshouldbetakento rustproof
theequipment.Usinga lightoilor silicone,coatthe
equipment,especiallyanychains,springs,bearings
andcables.
2. Removealldirtfromexteriorofengineandequipment.
3. Followlubricationrecommendationsin maintenance
section.
4. Storeequipmentina clean,dryarea.
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Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution
Engine fails tOstart ii FueitankemPtyloi sta!efuel 1 Filltankwith C!eanfreshgaso!inel
21 Imprope[fue!mixture 2i Mixnewfuelata ratioof50:1
& Blockedfue line & cleanfuelline
KeynotinONpoSition 41 InsertkeyandturntoOa position
&spark plugWiredisconneCted 5: connectwileto sparkp!ugl
61 FaultySParkplug &clean SPa[kplugl readjustgap;oi
replacel
7: Enginenotprimed 7: Primeenginefourtimesl
81 EnginefloodedfromeXcessive 8.Wait at leaSttenminutesbefore
priming starting.
Enginerunserratic 1. Unitrunningonchoke
2. Fuellineblocked,or stalefuel
3. Waterordirtinfuelsystem
4. Carburetoroutofadjustment
1. MovechokelevertoOFFposition.
2. Cleanfuellineandfilltankwith
fresh,cleangasoline.
3. Refertoenginemanualfor remedy.
4. Refertoenginemanualfor remedy.
- Engineoverheats
Lossof power
Excessivevibraticn
B
1. Carburetoroutofadjustment 1. Refertoenginemanualfor instruc- I
tion. J
1. Sparkplugwireloose 1. Firmlyconnectsparkplugwire.
2. Ventingascapplugged 2. Clearvent.
1. Loosepartsor damagedauger 1. Stopengineimmediatelyand
disconnectsparkplugwire.Check
forpossibledamage.Tightenall
boltsand quts.Repairas needed,f
theproblempersists,takeunittoan
authorizedservicedealer.
Unitfails to self-propel 1. Drivecableoutofadjustment
2. Drivebeltlooseordamaged
Augerscontinueto rotate 1. Cableoutof adjustment.
Unit fails to discharge
snow 1 Chuteassemblyclogged.
2. Shearpinsheared.
3. Foreignobjectlodgedinauger
4 Augercontrolcableoutof
adjustment.
5. Augerbeltlooseor damaged.
1. Adjustaugercontrolcableasshown
inAdjustmentssection.
2. Replacedrivebelt.
1. Adjustaugercontrolcableas
shownin Adjustmentssection.
1. Stopengineanddisconnectspark
plugwire.Cleanchuteandinside
ofaugerhousingwithclean-out
toolor stick.
2. Replaceshearpin,
3. Stopengineimmediatelyand
disconnectthesparkplugwire.
Removeobjectfromauger.
4. Adjustaugercontrolcable
5. Replaceaugerbelt.
J
do
returnthe unit to
retailerfrom which was
purchased,without first
contactingCustomer
SuPport:
Logonto
_w.mtdproducts.com
or call acustomer
service representative
at 1(800)800,73! Oor
YoU Willneedthe
model numberand
serial numberifand
when calling Customer
Support, logging
Onto ourwebsite and
contacting a service
dealer.Please refer
to page2 of this
manual for information
regardinglocatingand
recordingyour model
and serial numbers:
NOTE: Forrepairsbeyondtheminoradjustmentslistedabove,contaclyournearestauthorizedservicerepresentative
or call1-800-800-7310fortheCustomerSupportCenter.Refertotheenginemanualformoreenginerelated
information.
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Model Series $230-240
Determinedrive pulleysystem by
J measuringthis hole.
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1 629-0236t ExtensionCord 1 26 710-0352 Screw,1/4-14x .375 6
2 710-0627 HexScrew,5/16-24x .75 1 27 684-04227 AugerAssemblyHousing21" 1
3 710-1003t Screw,#10-16x .625 2 28 712-04064tt HexFlangeLockNut,1/4-20 1
4 7510009630 RecoilHandle 1 712-0116" Jam LockNut3/8--24 1
5 712-04063 Hex FlangeLockNut,5/16-18 2 29 726-0299 PushCap,1/2" 2
6 722-3022 FoamTape.625X.25 2 30 732-0357A ExtensionSpring 1
7 726-0154 PushMountCableTie 1 31 736-0176 FiatWasher.265x .938x .120 1
8 726-0205 Clamp,Hose 2 32 721-04006 FueITankGasket 2
9 750-0716A Spcr.,.630x .880x .747 1 33 736-0329 LockWasher,1/4 1
10 736-0242 BellWasher,.340 x .872x .060 1 34 741-04188 BallBearing 2
11 747-04150 GasTankSupportWire 1 35 684-04168tt IdlerPulley 1
12 7511825510 ChokeLeverKnob 1 756-0313" IdlerPulley 1
13 751-0535 Hose,FuelLine 18 36 748-0234 ShoulderSpacer.25 1
14 751-10023 Tank,Fuel 1 37 712-0896 HexLockNut1/4-28 1
15 751-10278 Cap,Fuel 1 38 790-00249 BearingCup 2
16 754-0367 V-Belt,3/8 x 34.4Lg. 1 39 790-00283tt IdlerBrkt.w/Brake 1
17 756-0416B PulleyHalf,.625IDx2.25OD 2 790-00238* IdlerBrkt.w/Brake 1
18 756-04243 Pulley,VType,3/8 x 6.00D 1 40 790-00045A BeltCover 1
19 790-00225 2-CycleMountingBracket 1 41 756-0625 CableRoller 1
20 734-04070 Wheel,7 x 1.61Dia. Tread 2 42 735-04033 RubberPaddle 2
21 684-04228 AugerAssemblyComplete 1 43 735-04032 CrescentSpiral 4
22 710-0106tt HexScrew,1/4-20x 1.00Gr.5 1 44 750-04571 Shldr.,Spcr.,.260x .785x .538 1
710-0191" HexScrew3/8-24x 1.25 1 45 7510009636t RecoilHandle,Mitten 1
23 710-0642 HexScrew 1/4-20x .75Gr.5 1 46 7512B1476 Primer 1
24 710-0653 Self-tappingScrew1/4-20x .375 1 47 738-0924A CarriageScrew 1/4-28 1
25 710-0896 HexScrew,1/4-14x0.625" 24
OTE:Fora properworkingmachine,
e FactoryApprovedParts. V-beltsare |
signedtoengageanddisengagesafely. I
substitute(nonOEM)V-beltcanbe |
ngerousbynotdisengagingcompletely_/)
t IfEquipped
tt PulleyHole 1/4"
* PulleyHole3/8"
NOTE:Snowthrowerfeatures/componentsvarybymodel.NOTall partslistedaboveandpicturedontheprevious
pageare standardequipment.
15
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PartL=st,
_FACTORY PARTS
For parts and/or
accessories please cali
1-800-800-7310,
or visit
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Model Series $230-240
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iVlodel Series $230-240
1 684-04127 ChuteAssembly 1
2 710-04071 CarriageBolt5/16-18x 1.0" 1
3 710-0451 CarriageBolt5/16-18x0.750" 1
4 712-04063 FlangeLockNut,5/16-18 7
5 720-04072 StarKnob,5/16-18 2
6 731-04388A ChuteHandle 1
7 731-04426A UpperChute 1
8 736-0119 LockWasher,5/16 1
9 710-04532 CarriageScrew,5/16-18x2.0Gr.5 2
10 732-04111 ChuteAdjustmentSpring 1
11 725-0157 CableTie 1
12 710-0805 Screw,5/16-18x 1.50 4
13 747-04165 Bail,GullWing 1
14 749-1092A UpperHandle,GullWing 1
15 684-04043 ShroudAssembly2 Cyc.3.5hp. 1
684-04044 ShroudAssembly2 Cyc.4.5hp. 1
16 710-04187 Screw,1/4-15x.50 3
17 710-1003 Self-tappingScrew,#10-16x .625" 3
18 710-1882 HexFlangeScrew5/16-18x 1.50Gr.5 4
19 712-0252 HexNut5/8-32x .12Special 1
20 725-2018 KeySwitch-ElectricStart 1
21 736-0225 LockWasherInternal.625x 1.058 1
22 736-0400 FiatWasher.194"x.62"x.063 5
23 750-0589 Spcr.,.325IDx .625ODx .88Lg. 4
24 736-0362 FiatWasher.330x 1.25x .06 2
25 710-0134 Screw,1/4-20x.62 8
26 710-3008 TrussMachineScrew,5/16-18x .75 1
27 712-04064 HexFlangeLockNut,1/4-20 9
28 731-1033 ShavePlate,19.88 1
29 736-0176 FiatWasher.265x.938x.120 3
30 746-04237 ControlCable 1
31 749-04114 LowerHandle 1
32 725-0201 ignitionKey 2
33 731-1133C SparkPlugCover 1
34 731-04127 LowerChute5" Dia 1
35 _731-04353 _ Ring-LowerChute _ 1
36 731-04886 Chute,Adapter5"Dia 1
Snow
For parts and/or
accessories please call
1.800-800-7310,
or visit
www.mtdproducts.com.
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NOTES:
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NOTES:
19

MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR
ThelimitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenbyMTDLLCwithrespect
tonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStates,its
possessionsandterritories.
"MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsinmaterialandworkman-
shipfora periodoftwo (2)yearscommencingonthedateoforiginal
purchaseandwill,at itsoption,repairor replace,freeofcharge,any
partfoundto bedefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thislimitedwar-
rantyshallonlyapplyifthisproducthasbeenoperatedand maintained
inaccordancewiththeOperator'sManualfurnishedwiththeproduct,
andhasnotbeensubjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,
accident,impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,
ordamagebecauseofotherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresulting
fromthe installationor useofanypart,accessoryor attachmentnot
approvedby MTDforusewiththeproduct(s)coveredbythis manual
willvoidyourwarrantyastoanyresultingdamage.
Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befreefromdefectsinmaterialand
workmanshipfora periodofthirty(30)daysfromthedateof purchase.
Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batter-
ies,belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,
snowthrowerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.
NOW TO OBTAINSERVICE: Warrantyservice isavailable,WITH
PROOFOF PURCHASE,throughyour localauthorized service
dealer.Tolocate the dealer in yourarea, check yourYellowPages,
or contact MTDLLCat RO. Box361131,Cleveland,Ohio 44136-
0019,or call 1-800-800-7310or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our
Website at www.mtdproducts.com.
Thislimitedwarrantydoesnotprovidecoverageinthefollowingcases:
a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya
separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Refertoapplicablemanufacturer's
warrantyfortermsandconditions.
b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateoneyear
warranty.
c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchaslubricants,filters,blade
sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deck
adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishdueto
useor exposure.
d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice
dealer.
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chantabilityof fitness for a particular purpose,applies after the
applicable periodof expresswritten warranty aboveasto the
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