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Operators Manual
Model Series
140 thru E173
Single Stage
Snow Throwers
Model 150 shown
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an inlernal combustion engine and should not be u_ed on or near any unimproved
forest-
covered, brush-covered
or grass-covered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arraster meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). if a spark arrester _sused. if should be maintained in eftectlve working order by the operator,
fn the State of California
the above is required by taw (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code). Other states r_a_ have
similar laws, Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark attester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department. P O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722
MTD PRODUCTS
INC.
P.O. BOX 368022
CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10000
(6/98)
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- Page 1 Operators Manual Model Series 140 thru E173 Single Stage Snow Throwers Model 150 shown IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an inlernal combustion engine and should not be u_ed on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered...
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Page 2: Safe Operation
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 OTHERS. READ FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR SNOW THROWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE... -
Page 3: Your Responsibility
• If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally, Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of unit. stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generat)y a warnin Oof trouble. Disengage power collector/impeller when •... -
Page 4: Customer Support
SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower, it will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your snow thrower. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your snow thrower for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Operators Manual. -
Page 5: Section 4: Unpacking Instructions
SECTION 4: UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS • See Figure 3. • Remove staples, break glue on the top flaps of the carton or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., Operator's manual, etc.). •... - Page 6 RAISING THE UPPER HANDLE Loosen the hand knob on each side of the handle. Bee Figure 4. Remove packing material (if any). Squeeze the control handle against the upper handle. Hold it in this position as you raise the handle. Pull the handle up into the operating position.
- Page 7 INSTALLING CHUTE CRANK (Models with Optional Extended Chute Crank only.) On some units, the chute crank can be installed and secured from the top side of the snow thrower. Other units are equipped with an adaptor that requires the assembler to tip the unit forward on the auger housing in order to secure the crank from the underside.
- Page 8 SECURE FROM THE UNDERSIDE. See Figure 8. Place a piece of the cardboard from the carton on a level sudace, Tip the snow thrower forward so that the housing rests on the cardboard from the box. Thread one 5/16" hex nut all the way onto the eyebolt. Slide the eyebolt onto the chute crank.
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Page 9: Engine Operating Controls
FUEL AND OIL MIXTURE tank indoors, when engine is running or while engine is still hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel WARNING: Handle gasoline carefully. Remember that It Is highly flammable. Never fill 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. -
Page 10: Snow Thrower Operating Controls
SNOW THROWER OPERATING CONTROLS Model 140 Model 140 (w/ Optional Ext. Models 150,151 Models 142,152 Chute Crank) 172,173 AJger AJger Control Auger Control Handle Control _'4andle Handle _Crank Chut Chute Figure 11 Auger Control Handle - Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle is used to engage and disengage the augers. -
Page 11: Section 7: Operation
SECTION 7: OPERATION Warning' Observe all warning labels on the snow thrower prior to use. See Section 1. FUEL MIXTURE Important: Mix oil with gasoline as instructed in the Oil and Fuel Recommendations Section in the separate Engine Operator's Manual packed with your snow thrower. Read and follow all instructions carefully. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE... -
Page 12: Shave Plate Adjustment
SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS running, WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments or repairs while engine is SHAVE PLATE ADJUSTMENT Augers Shave Plate Wheels Nuts & Bolts Figure 13 To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place the unit on a level surface. See Figure 13. The wheels, shave plate and augers should all contact the level surface. -
Page 13: Section 9: Maintenance
SECTION 9: MAINTENANCE is running, WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments or repairs while engine NOTE: Check engine and snow thrower frequently for loose nuts, bolts, etc., and keep these items tightened, ENGINE Refer to the separate Engine Operator's Manual packed with your snow thrower for all engine maintenance procedures. -
Page 14: Section 10: Off-Season
SECTION 10: OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNING: Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, or other gas appliance. •... - Page 15 Models E150 E151 REF. PART i QTY. DESCRIPTION _:-1 710-1270 :Screw--Ova! C-Sink L 710-0487 Bolt Carriage 712-0324 NUt Insl. Lock 720-0276 Knob--Handle Tie Cable 725-0157 _746-0883 Body--Lever Control 1747-0946 Handle Ass'y. Control i749-0705 Handle--Upper 1736-0451 Washer Saddle Models E 152 E172 E173 PART...
- Page 16 Models 140 thru E173 Cable Spring in...
- Page 17 Models 140 thru E173 PART -REF_. PART DESCRIPTION _DESCRIPTION NO._, 36° _ash_t- 710-0167 ; Bolt--Carriage ,710-0276 Bo[t_arriage ,736-0159 Washer 1710-0323 ;Screw--Pan Head 736-0326 Washer--F at ,736-0329 Washer--Lock j710-0481 Bolt--Carriage 1710-0642 Ball Bearing Screw--Hex Washer 741-0600 !Screw--Hex Washer 746-0910A ICable--Clutch 1710-1005 [710-0773 i748-0234 !Spacer--Shoulder...
- Page 18 Models 140 and E142 Engine ® hEF. [ P-_ PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION -684-0056 16_36-_ lWasher- Fiat 710-0805 rWasher 736-0225 I nternal Lock Screw--Rex 710-0895 Screw--Hex [736-0400 Washer Flat 710-1268 !Screw--Hex ,,741-0475 Bushing 712-0252 Nut Hex 784-5178A Bracket Chute Crank 712-3010 Nut--Hex 784-5344 l Crank Ass'y.
- Page 19 Models 150, E150, E173 RER _ PART REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 710-0805 • Scre_v-Hex ..Cover-Choke _710-1005 Screw-Hex Washer 731-1133A Plug-Insert Screw-Hex 710-1003 735-0234 Grommet-Rubber Serew-Hex 736-0119 Washer*Lock 710-1268 '712-0252 Nut-Jam •736-0185 Washer-Flat 712-3010 P Nut-Hex 736-0225 Washer-Lock-Internal 714-0104 Hairpin 736-O4OO Washer-Flat...
- Page 20 Models E151, E172, Shtpp_KI REF, - PART REF. PART . QTY. QTY. DESCRIPTION NO.i 784-5572 JDash DESCRIPTION 725-t425 Switch--Key 710-0805 IScrew--Hex 726-0100 Cap--Push 710-1005 Screw--Hex Washer 731-1089A Cover_Choke 7"10-1003 Screw---Hex 731-1133A Plug-- nsert 731-!765 Shroud--Black 710-1268 iScrew--Hex 712-3010 Nut--Hex 735-0234 Grommet--Rubber 736-0119 Washer--Lock...
- Page 21 Models 140, E142 Tightening Torque: 150-130 in. Ibs. "-FIEF. PART PART QTY. QTY. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 7i0-0157 --| Screw--Hex 751-0535-12 Hose--Fuel 12" 710-0805 /Screw--Hex 754-0367 V-Belt 756-0416B V-Pulley Half !710-0896 IScrew--Washer 756-0550 Pulley 1726-0205 jClamp--Hose !736-0242 Washer--Bell 1784-5177 Engine Support Bracket 750-0589 Spacer Obtain from Engine...
- Page 22 Mode1150 Tightening Torque; lS0-300 in. Ibs. REF.T PART "QTY. i DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 705-5139 Bracket - Supped Gas Tank 741-0475 Bushing - PJastic ..751-0535-16 Hose- Fuel Line 16" 710-0157 Screw - Hex Cap 751-0540A Tank- Fuel 2 Qt. 710-0289 Screw - Hex 710-0896 Screw - Washer 78t-0800...
- Page 23 Models E150, E151, E152, E172, E173 Tightening Torque: 150-300 in. Ibs. REF. PART I REE PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION QTY. 629:0z36 Cord - Extension 110V3M Washer - Bell 736-0242 736-0329 2 Prong Washer- Lock 705-5139 741-0475 _oTv. i .o. Bracket - Support Fuel Tank Bushing - Plastic 710-0157 751-0535-16...
- Page 24 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YA.. c,,N s)[( For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase products sold or exported outside of the United States of America, its possessions and territories, within the United States of America, its possessions and territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at its except those solcl through MTD PRODUCTS...