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MTD 230 Operator's Manual

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Safety ,, Set-Up ,, Operation ,, Adjustments ,, Maintenance ,, Troubleshooting ,, Parts Lists ,, Warranty
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Thrower
Model 230, $230
Model 240, S240
Model 250, S250
Model 260, S260
Model 261, S261
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit is equippedwith an internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush-
coveredor grass-covered land unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A.
For USCustomers: MTDLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND, O HIO44136-0019
FORMNO 769-00805D
For CanadianCustomers: MTDProducts Ltd., P.O.BOX 1386,KITCHENER, O NTARIO N2G4J1
07/12/07

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  • Page 1 Safety ,, Set-Up ,, Operation ,, Adjustments ,, Maintenance ,, Troubleshooting ,, Parts Lists ,, Warranty Model 230, $230 Model 240, S240 Model 250, S250 Model 260, S260 Thrower Model 261, S261 ingle-Sta!e iMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning:...
  • Page 2 You can locate the model plate by MTD LLC standing at the operating position and looking down at the CLEVELAND, OH 44136 MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED frame. KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1 USA-www.mtdproducts.com 1-800=800-7310 CAN=www.mtdcanada.com...
  • Page 3 FOR TURNING, NOT LiFTiNG WARNING This symbol points out importantsafety instructionswhich, if not followed,could endangerthe personal safety and/or property of yourselfand others. Read and followall instructionsin this manual beforeat- temptingto operate this machine. Failure to complywith these instructionsmay result in personalinjury.When you see this symbol.
  • Page 4: Safe Operation Practices

    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 safe operation practices in this manual.
  • Page 5: Off-Season Storage

    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 inspectingmachinedisengage bypassits operation.Doingso makesthe machineunsafe all control leversandstop the engine.Wait untilthe and may causepersonalinjury.
  • Page 6 Contents of Carton Cartoncontentsare listedbelowwith part numbersin parentheses, 1. TwoignitionKeys(725-0201) 2, 2,6oz Bottleof 2 CycleOil (737-04037) 3, ExtensionCord(if soequipped)(629-0236) Adjustment wire and groundit against the engineto __IL ARNING: Disconnect t he spark plug preventunintended starting. Positioning the Upper Handle 1. Removepackingmaterial,if present. 2.
  • Page 7 ", Auger C ontrol Electric Starter Button Srl_ < Chute Assembl Fuel C ap_ YJ/__ "" "_ Primer _ t_,_/' ,//" Spark Plug Accass _,,_k,_._/_"J Chute Handle IMPORTANT: _,_I This unit runs on a mixture of gasoline and oil. Do NOT Choke Lever operate the snow Shave P I...
  • Page 8 Electric Starter(if equipped) Before Starting engine,read, understand, and follow be used with a properly grounded ARNING:Before startingthe ARNING:The electricstartermust all instructions and warnings on the three-prong receptacle at all times to machine and in this manual. avoid the possibilityof electric shock. Follow all instructionscarefullypriorto 1.
  • Page 9: Warranty

    7. As enginewarmsup and beginsto operateevenly, Operating the Snow Thrower rotatechoke leverslowlyto the 1/2 Chokeposition. The pitchof the chute assemblycontrolsthe angleat Whenthe enginebeginsto run smoothly,movethe whichthe snow isthrown. choketo the OFFposition.If enginefalters, return 1. Loosenthe star knobfoundon the left sideof the to FULLchoke,then slowlymove to 1/2 thenOFF chuteassemblyand position.
  • Page 10 Shave PJate 1. Tocheckthe adjustmentof the shaveplate,placethe uniton a levelsurface.The wheels,shaveplateand augersshouldall contact levelsurface.Notethat if the shaveplateisadjustedtoo high,snowmay blowunder the housing,if the shavepJate wearsout excessively, or the unit doesnot self-propeJ, the shaveplatemay be too lowand needsto be adjusted. NOTE:On newunits or units with a newshaveplate installed, the augersmay be slightlyoff theground.
  • Page 11 Replacing Belt or inspecting,disengage the control ARNING:Beforeservicing,repairing, bail and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and iustments ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Remove thebeltcoverbyremoving fivehexscrews. S ee Figure 9.
  • Page 12 Observethe following,whenpreparingyour snow throwerfor off-seasonstorage: • Drainfuel intoan approvedcontaineroutdoors,away from anyopen flame.Allowengine to cool. Extin- guishcigarettes,cigars,pipesand other sources of ignitionpriorto drainingfuel. Fuelleft in engine duringwarmweatherdeterioratesand willcause seriousstartingproblems. If unitis to be storedover30 days,preparefor storageas instructedin the separateenginemanual packedwithyour unit. Runengine untilfueltank is emptyand enginestops due to lack of fuel.
  • Page 13 Problem Cause Remedy Fnrl n_.f_ .£f_ 1: Choken0t'in ON positionl M0veChoketoON postion: ! '_- 2. Sparkp!ugwiredisconnected. 2. c0nnect wire to Sparkplug. &Fue! tank emptyor stale fue!. &Fi!! tank with clean,fresh gaSOlinel Enginen0t Primed. meengineas instructedin OpeiatingYou[sniw ThrOwe r 6 B!0#ked fue! 7_ SafetykeYnot in igniti0non engine: 8: FuelShut-off V alveClosed.(If 8.
  • Page 14 iVlodels/iVlodeles 230-260...
  • Page 15 Models/Modeles 230-260 PART N ° DE N ° DE PIECE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Illustrated 629-0236 Corde Cord-Extension 110V3M 2 Prong 710-0627 Hex L-Bolt 5/16-24 x .75 Gr. 5 Boulon hex 5/16-24 x 0,75 Qual. 5 Parts/ 710-1003 Hex Wash B-Tapp Scr #10 x .62" Lg. Vis taraudee nO.
  • Page 16 iVlodels/iVlodeles 230-260...
  • Page 17 Models/Modeles 230-260 PART N°DE N°DE PIECE DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 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 Vis ordinaire 5/16-18 x 1,0 Carriage Screw 5/16-18 x 1.0 710-0451 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .75 Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 0,75 712-04063 Flange Locknut 5/16-18 Gr.
  • Page 18 TWO YEAR LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively,"MTD").
  • Page 19 Lesloisfederalessont applicablessurles terresfederales.Vouspouvezvousprocurerun pare-Oincelles & installer sur le silencieux aupresde la stationtechniqueagreeela plus procheou adressez-vous au serviceapres-vente, P .O. 361131, Cleveland,Ohio 44136-0019. For USCustomers: MTDLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND, O HiO 44136-0019 FORMNO. 769-00805D PRINTEDIN U.S.A. For CanadianCustomers: MTD Products Ltd., P.O.BOX 1386,KITCHENER, O N N2G4J1 07/12/07...
  • Page 20: Mtd Llc Cleveland, Oh

    MTD LLC de plaque signaletiquefourni sur la droite. Pour Iocaliser la CLEVELAND, OH 44136 plaque signal_tique,placez-vousderriere la souffieuse & la MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED KITCHENER, ON N2G 4JI poste de conduite et regardez & I'arrieredu ch&ssis de la USA=www.mtdproducts.com 1=800=800=7310 souffleuse.
  • Page 21 de¸¸¸¸ AVERTISSEIViENT Ce symboleattire votre attentionsur des consignesdes_curit6 importantesqui, si elles ne sont pas respect_es, peuventmettreen dangernon seulement votre personneet vos b ens, mais aussiceux d autrUi.Pri_rede fire toutesles instructions figurant dans cette notice d'utilisationavant d'essayerde vous servir de cette machine. Le non-respectde ces instructionspeut entrafnerdes blessures...
  • Page 22 AVERTISSEMENT: Les gaz d'@happement de ce produit contiennent des produits chimiques reconnusdans I'€:tatde Californie comme causant le cancer, des anomaliescongenitales ou d'autres problemes lies a la reproduction. DANGER: Cette machine dolt _tre utilis@ conformement aux consignes de s@urite qui figurent dans la notice d'utilisation.
  • Page 23 5. Nefaites jamais fonctionnerla machinedans un local Debranchezlefil de la bougieet mettez-lea la terrepour clos ou mal a6recar les gaz d'@happementdu moteur emp6chertout demarrageaccidentelpendantle nettoyage, contiennentdu monoxydede carbone, un gaz inodoretres la r@arationou I'examende la machine. dangereux. 3. Wrifiez regulierement q ue les boulonset vis sont bien serreset maintenezlamachineen bon etatde marche.
  • Page 24: Figure

    " CONTENUDELA CARTON Les piecessont enumerees ci-dessousavec le numero de pieceapparaffentreparenthesus. 1. Deuxcles (725-0201) 2. Bouteilled'huile,2 temps,2,60oz. (737-04037) 3. Rallonge(le cas echeant)(629-0236) ia bougie et mettez le _ la masse contre VERTISSEMENT: D_branchezle fil de le moteur, pour emp6cher tout d_mar- rage accidentel.
  • Page 25 Manettede commande Demarreurelectrique Poigneedu demarreur (le cas echeant) votre souffleUse Bouchonde carburant Amor{;eur Bouchonde bougie Goulotted'ejection de d@art IMPORTANT: Cette Plaque de raclage machine fonctionne Tariere sur un melange d'essence et I'huile. Figure 4 NE FAITES PASfonc- IMPORTANT:Cettemachinefonctionnesur un melange Acc_s a la bougie tionner la souffleuse d'essenceet I'huile.NEFAITESPASfonctionnerla...
  • Page 26 2. Suivezmaintenantlesinstructions ci-dessouscomme Avant le demarrage il s'appliquea.votre machine.Voir la Figure5 pour la positiondescommandes. mencer le moteur, lisez, comprenez et suiveztoutes les instructions et les VERTISSEMENT: A vantde com- D_marrage _lectrique consignessur la machine et dartsce (le cas 6ch_ant) noticeavant le fonctionnement. Utilisation 1.
  • Page 27 3. Appuyezlentementdeuxou trois (3) fois sur le bouton Utilisation de la souffleuse de ramorceurpour demarrage& froid. distancede projectionde la neigepout_tre modifiee 4. Sile moteurestchaud, appuyezune seulefois sur le relevantou abaissantla goulottesuperieur. boutonde ramorceur. Desserrezle bouton& en forme d'etoilequi se trouve REMARQUE:Couvreztoujoursreventdu boutonde surle c6te gauchede la goulotted'ejectionet faites ramorceuren appuyant.Un amor£agesupplementaire...
  • Page 28 Reglage de la plaque 3. Ajustezla plaquede raclagecommeinstruit d ans la sectionReglages de cette noticed'utilisation. S errez raclage les ecrousau fondavant lefonctionnement. 1. Pourverifierle reglage,phcez la souffieusesur une REMARQUE:Adressez-vous au ,,Serviceapres-vente,, a surfaceplate. La plaquedoit _tre regleede maniere la page2, pour rinformationen ce qui concernele prix et que les roues,la plaqueet la tarieretouchentle sol simultanement l ots de rutilisationde la souffleuse.
  • Page 29 Replacement de la courroie de commandeet arr_tez le moteur avant __lb VERTISSEMENT: D_brayezla manette de faire une r_paration,un ajustement quelconque ou d'e×aminerla machine. Attendezque la tari_re/turbine se soit Poulietendeur compl_tement immobilis_e. D _branchez le fil de la bougieet mettez-le _ la terre contrele moteur pour emp_cher tout Remplacement d e la courroie Enlevezlescinq vis hex.pour demonterle couvre-cour-...
  • Page 30 Procedezcommesuit pour preparerla souffleuseavant de la remiser. * Videzle carburanta I'exterieurdans un recipient homologue, a distancede toutefiammenue. Assurez-vous que le moteura refroidi.Nefumezpas et eteigneztoute sourcede chaleurincandescente avantde vider le carburant.Toutcarburantrestant dansle reservoirpar tempschaudse deterioreraet causerade gravesproblemesau demarrage. * Si la machinedolt_tre entreposeependantplusde 30 jours, preparez-laselonles instructionsfournies dansla noticed'utilisationdu moteurqui accom- pagnevotresouffieuse.
  • Page 31 Pro bib me Ca use(s) Sol ution Le moteurne d6marrepas 1. Voletde d6part ferm6. 1. Ouvrez ievolet de d6part. 2. Filde la bougied6branch6. 2. Branchezle fil de la bougie. 3. R6servor v de ou essence6ventee. 3. Fate e p e n avecune essencepropre 1.
  • Page 32 L'entretien o u lesr@arationseffectu_sparquiconqueautrequ'unestationtechnique agr_e. e. MTDne garantitpasles produits vendusou exporteshorsdesI_tats-Unis e t/ou du Canada,de leurspossessions et territoiresrespectifs, s aul sices produitsont _t6venduspar I'interm_diaire d es servicesd'exportation de MTD. f. Lespiecesde rechangesi ellesne sontpasdespiecesMTDauthentiques. g. Lesfrais de transportdesmachineset de d@lacement d estechniciens.

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