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MTD 230 Operator's Manual

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Safety ,, Assembly ,, Operation ,, Tips & Techniques ,, Maintenance ,, Troubleshooting ,, Parts Lists ,, Warranty
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ingle-Stage nowThrower
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:
This unit is equippedwithan internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush-
coveredor grass-covered land unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A.
IVITD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019
FORMNO.769-01283A
04/2005

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  • Page 1 Safety ,, Assembly ,, Operation ,, Tips & Techniques ,, Maintenance ,, Troubleshooting ,, Parts Lists ,, Warranty Model 230, $230 Model 240, S240 Model 250, S250 Model 260, S260 ingle-Stage nowThrower Model 261, S261 iMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION...
  • Page 2 You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear of the snow thrower. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's MTD LLC P.O. 361131 web site and/or obtain assistance from the Customer Support CLEVELAND, OH 44136 Department or an authorized service dealer.
  • Page 3 1.KEEP AWAYFROMROTATING AUGER 3.TO AVOIDTHROWN OBJECTS I HJURIES, CONTACT WiTHAUGER CAHAMPUTATE NEVER D IRECT DISCHARGE ATBYSTANDERS. HAHOS AND FEET. USE EXTRA C AUTION WHEH OPERATING GRAVEL SURFACES. 2. DISEHGAGE CLUTCH LEVERS, STOP EHGIHE, AND REMAIN DEHIHD HAHBLES UNTIL A LL 4.
  • Page 4 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
  • Page 5 Operation Maintenance & Storage 1. Donot put hands or feet near rotatingparts, inthe 1. Nevertamper withsafetydevices.Checktheir proper auger/impellerhousingor chuteassembly.Contactwiththe operationregularly.Referto the maintenanceandadjust- mentsectionsof this manual. rotatingparts can amputatehands andfeet. 2. The auger/impellercontrolleveris a safetydevice.Never 2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisen- bypassits operation.Doingso makesthe machineunsafe gageall control leversandstop the engine.Wait untilthe and may causepersonalinjury.
  • Page 6 NOTE: This Operator'sManualcoversseveralmodels. Snowthrowerfeaturesvary by model. Notall features discussedin this manualare applicableto all snow throwermodels. NOTE: All referencesto left or rightsideof the snow throweris fromthe operatingpositiononly Contents of Carton Cartoncontentsare listedbelowwith part numbersin parentheses. 1. TwoIgnitionKeys(725-0201) 2. 2.6 oz Bottleof 2 CycleOil (737-04037) 3.
  • Page 7 "f AugerControlHandle "_ ElectricStarter Button Starter Handle FuelCap Primer Chute Spark PlugAccess IMPORTANT: This unitrunson a mixtureoffuel Choke Lever..and oil. Do NOT operatethe snow throwerwithoutfirst Shave Plate readingthe Tecumseh Auger engineoperator's manualfor instructions Figure 4 regardingproperfuel Choke Lever Auger and engineoil mixture.
  • Page 8 Electric Starter Button (if equipped) Starter Handle Figure 5A PlugAccess FuelCap ChuteAssembl ChokeLever Wing WARNING Read, understand, and follow all instructions and Figure 5 warnings on the Before Starting To Start Engine machine and in IMPORTANT:Forcompleteand detailedengine starting, this manual before engine,read, understand, and follow stoppingand storinginstructions, i t is recommended that ARNING: Before starting the...
  • Page 9 5. If you havea groundedthree-prongreceptacle, Disconnectthe powercordfrom receptaclefirst, and thenfrom switchbox. proceedasfollows. 6. MoveChokeControlto the"Full" position. RecoilStarter:With enginerunning,pull starterrope with a rapid,continuousfull arm strokethreeor four 7. PushPrimerthree(3) times,makingsureto cover times.Pullingthe starterrope will producea loud vent hole whenpushing. clatteringsound,which isnotharmfulto the engine 8.
  • Page 10 Shave Plate 1. Tocheckthe adjustmentof the shaveplate,placethe uniton a levelsurface.The wheels,shaveplateand augersshouldall contact levelsurface.Notethat if the shaveplateis adjustedtoo high,snowmay blowunder the housing.If the shaveplatewearsout excessively, or the unit doesnot self-propel,the shaveplatemay be too lowand needsto be adjusted. NOTE:On newunits or units with a newshaveplate installed,the augersmay be slightlyoff theground.
  • Page 11 1. Referto the separateenginemanual,packedwith your unit,for carburetoradjustmentinformation Replacing Belt or inspecting,disengage the control ARNING:Before servicing,repairing, bail and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plugwire and ground it against the engine to prevent Maintenance unintended starting.
  • Page 12 If the snowthrowerwill notbe usedfor30 days or 4. Removethespark plug and pour one (1) ounce longer,or ifit istheend of the snowseasonwhenthe of engineoil throughthe sparkplug hole into the last possibilityof snowis gone,the equipmentneedsto cylinder.Coversparkplug hole with a rag and crank be stored properly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto the engineseveraltimesto distributethe oil.
  • Page 13 Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution Engine fails to start i iFue! tank ernptyloi StalefueI li Filltank with cleanfresh gaSoline 2. Improperfue!mixture 21 Mixnewfuel ata ratioof 50:l 3. B ockedfuel line 31 clean fuel line 41 Keynotin ON position 4i insert key and tuin to ONposition 5;...
  • Page 14 You can determine which drive pulley system your unit has by measuring this hole. Units with a 3/8" hole use these part numbers. You can determine which drive pulley system your unit has by measuring this hole. Units a 1/4" hole use these part numbers.
  • Page 15 629-0236 ExtensionCord 712-04064 Hex FlangeLock Nut, 1/4-20 710-0627 HexScrew,5/16-24x .75 726-0299 PushCap, 1/2" 710-1003 Screw,#10-16x.625 732-0357A ExtensionSpring 710-3025 HexScrew,5/16-18x .625 736-0176 FiatWasher.265 x .938x .120 712-04063 Hex FlangeLockNut, 5/16-18 736-0326 FiatWasher.510x 1.0 x .125 725-0157 PushMountCable Tie 736-0329 Lock Washer,1/4 726-0154 PushMountCable Tie 741-0600...
  • Page 16 PartL=st, For parts and/or accessories please call 1-800-800-7310,or 1-330-220-4683. www.mtdproducts.com...
  • Page 17 _-?:_i!?i q!ii!i I 684-04127 ChuteAssembly 710-04071 CarriageBolt5/16-18x 1.0" 710-0451 CarriageBolt5/16-18x 0.750" 712-04063 FlangeLockNut,5/16-18 720-0284 ChuteKnobAssembly 731-04388A ChuteHandle 731-04426A UpperChute 736-0159 Washer 710-0487 CarriageBolt5/16-18x 2.0 Gr. 1 720-0284 HandleKnobAssembly5/16-18 725-0157 CableTie 736-0451 SaddleWasher.320x .93 747-04165 Bail,Gull Wing For parts and/or 749-1092A UpperHandle, accessories 684-04044*...
  • Page 18 The following accessories and kits are available for single-stage, two-cycle snow throwers. See the retailer from which you purchased your snow thrower,an authorized MTD Service Dealer or phone (800) 800-7310for information regarding price and availability 0EM-390-697 ElectricStart Kit 'fitsmodelswith a two-cycleTecumseh 3 HP or 3.5 HPengine)
  • Page 19 For parts and/or accessories please call 1-800-800-7310,or 1-330-220-4683. www.mtdproducts.com...
  • Page 20 To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, or lasts, so the aboveexclusionsor limitationsmay notapplyto you. contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019,or In no eventshall recoveryof any kind be greaterthan theamountof the call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our Web site at purchasepriceof the productsold.

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