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

SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Fuel and oil mixture
WARNING: Handle gasoline carefully;
remember that it is highly flammable.
Never fill fuel tank indoors, when engine is
running or while engine is still hot. Do not
smoke when filling fuel tank.
Your snow thrower uses a two cycle engine that
requires a mixture of gasoline and two cycle engine
oil. Refer to the engine operator's manual for proper
oil and fuel recommendations.
• A plastic cup was provided inside the fuel fill
opening on the fuel tank. Remove and discard this
cup before filling up the tank. Use the seperate
fuel tank cap to close after fill-up.
Starting engine
• To start the engine of your snow thrower, follow
the starting instructions in the engine operator's
manual.
Operating snow thrower
Hand
Knob
Figure 10
• Adjust the upper discharge chute up or down as
shown in Figure 10. Then use the chute crank to
position the discharge chute in order to discharge
snow with the wind.
WARNING: Do not throw snow towards a
building as objects could be discharged
with enough force to cause damage.
• After making sure no bystanders or obstacles are
in front of the unit, engage the auger control
handle. See Figure 11. As the snow thrower starts
to move, maintain a firm hold on the handle, and
guide the snow thrower along the path to be
•
Turn handle
to change
discharge
direction
Stopping engine
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IMPORTANT: Keep the ignition key in a safe place.
Upper
Engine will not start without it.
Discharge
•
Chute
Operating tips
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NOTE: Excessive upward pressure on the handle will
result in premature wear on the rubber auger blades
which would not be covered by warranty.
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cleared.
Release the auger control handle to stop the snow
throwing action and the forward motion.
Figure 11
Run the engine for a few minutes before stopping
to help dry any moisture on the engine.
To stop engine: Turn ignition key to OFF position
and remove it from the snow thrower.
Wipe all snow and moisture from the unit. Move
the choke lever back and forth several times and
leave it in the ON position.
For most efficient snow removal, remove snow
immediately after it falls.
Discharge snow downwind whenever possible.
Slightly overlap each previously cleared path.
Lifting up on the handle will allow the rubber on the
augers to propel the snow thrower forward.
Pushing downward on the handle will raise the
augers off the ground and stop the forward motion.
Run the engine for a few minutes before stopping
to help dry any moisture on the engine.
Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.
WARNING: Do not operate this snow
thrower on gravel as loose gravel can
easily be picked up and thrown by the
auger, causing injury to people around
and/or damage to the snow thrower.
Press auger
control handle
to engage
auger