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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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"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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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;...
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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.
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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)
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For parts and/or accessories please call 1-800-800-7310,or 1-330-220-4683. www.mtdproducts.com...
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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.