Know Your Snow Thrower - MTD Series 140 through E173 Operator's Manual

SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
Read this owner's manual and safety rules and labels before operating your snow thrower. Compare the
illustrations in Figure 9 with your equipment to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the operator's eyes and
causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the snow thrower, or while
performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Auger
Control
Handle
Extended
Chute
Crank
(Models 142,152, 172 & 173)
Discharge Chute
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or
oil. See separate engine operator's manual for proper
fuel and engine oil recommendations.
Choke Lever
Place choke lever in "ON" position to start a cold
engine.
Primer Button
Used to inject fuel directly into the carburetor to insure
fast starts in cold weather.Follow engine manual to
prime engine.
Ignition Key
Used to start engine. Put key in "ON" position to start.
Starter Handle
Used to manually start the engine.
Electric Starter
(Optional)
Used to start engine with a 120V power source
Plug for Electric Start
(Optional)
Requires use of a two prong outdoor extension cord
and a 120V power source
Auger Control Handle
Chute Crank
Shave
Plate
Auger
Figure 9
7
Upper Handle
Spark Primer
Plug
Button
Cover
Starter
Handle
Choke Lever
Off
On
Spark Plug Cover
Spark plug located under the cover.
Auger Control Handle
Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle
is used to engage and disengage the augers. The
snow thrower is designed to be propelled by the
rotation of the augers. Pull the control handle back
against the upper handle to engage the augers;
release to disengage.
Chute Crank
Located on right side of dash panel, the chute crank
determines the direction that snow will be discharged.
Turn clockwise to discharge snow to the left; turn
counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
Discharge Chute
The angle of the discharge chute controls the distance
that the snow is thrown. Tilt the discharge chute up for
greater distance; tilt down for less distance. Loosen
the hand knob on the side of the discharge chute to
adjust. Tilt the chute to the desired position, and
tighten the knob.
Ignition
Key
Electric
Starter
(Optional)
Plug for
Electric
Starter
(Optional)