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IMPORTANT:
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if
any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required
by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark
arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131
Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
For US Customers: MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
For Canadian Customers: MTD Products Ltd., P. O. BOX 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 4J1
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Single-Stage
Snow Thrower
Models 240
250
260
S250
S260
FORM NO
. 769-00805B
(5/7/2004)
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- Page 1 P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. For US Customers: MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 For Canadian Customers: MTD Products Ltd., P. O. BOX 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 4J1 PRINTED IN U.S.A. . 769-00805B...
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Page 2: Engine Information
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Page 3: Section 1: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning. - Page 4 Maintenance And Storage Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do operation regularly. not touch. Disengage the control handle and stop engine. Wait until Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing the auger/impeller come to a complete stop.
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Page 5: Section 2: Assembling Your Snow Thrower
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Snow thrower features vary by model. Not all features discussed in this manual are applicable to all snow thrower models. Unpacking From Carton • Cut along corners of the carton and lay it down flat. Remove packing material. -
Page 6: Section 3: Know Your Snow Thrower
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER Chute Handle Starter Handle* Discharge Chute Primer Spark Plug Cover Fuel Cap Choke Lever Ignition Key Upper Handle Electric Starter Plug (If So Equipped) Electric Starter Button Shave Plate (If So Equipped) Handle Auger Control Auger * Styles vary by model Figure 1... -
Page 7: Section 4: Operating Your Snow Thrower
SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Before starting the engine, read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this Wing Knob manual before operating. Fuel And Oil Mixture Chute Handle Upper Chute WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. -
Page 8: Section 5: Making Adjustments
SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: • Move the shave plate to desired position and NEVER attempt to make any retighten the nuts and bolts. Make certain all four adjustments while the engine is running. nuts are securely tightened. Shave Plate •... -
Page 9: Section 7: Off-Season Storage
• Install the replacement drive belt by following the • Adjust the shave plate as instructed in the Making preceding steps in reverse order. Adjustments section of this manual. • Reattach the belt cover with the five hex screws • Tighten the nuts securely before operating the removed earlier. -
Page 10: Section 8: Troubleshooting Guide
OEM-390-996 Electric Start Kit (fits models with a two-cycle Tecumseh 4.5 HP – 5 HP engine) OEM-737-0325 MTD two-cycle snow thrower oil (contains six 2.6 oz. bottles) (Order 737C0325 in Canada) 753-0451 Shave Plate (includes replacement shave plate and hardware) - Page 11 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-800-800-7310 MTD Products Ltd., P. O. BOX 1386, KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone: 1-800-668-1238...
- Page 12 SECTION 11: PARTS LIST/LISTE DE PIÉCES DÉTACHÉES...
- Page 13 PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION 629-0236 Cord-Ex ten sion 110V3M 2 Prong Corde 710-0627 Hex L-Bolt 5/16-24 x .75 Gr. 5 Boulon hex 5/16-24 x 0,75 Qual. 5 Vis taraudée n o . 10 x 0,62 po de lg. 710-1003 Hex Wash B-Tapp Scr #10 x .62"...
- Page 15 PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION 684-04127 Lower Chute Ass’y (Incl. #5-7 and 10) Ens. de la goulotte inf. comp. les nos. 5-7 et 10 710-04071 Car riage Screw 5/16-18 x 1.0 Vis ordi naire 5/16-18 x 1,0 710-0451 Car riage Bolt 5/16-18 x .75 Boulon ordi naire 5/16-18 x 0,75...