MTD 230 Operator's Manual

Single-stage snow thrower
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Safety ,, Assembly ,, Operation ,, Tips & Techniques ,, 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.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORMNO.769-01283B
05/2005

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  • Page 1 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. FORMNO.769-01283B 05/2005 PRINTEDIN U.S.A. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019...
  • Page 2: Customer Support

    You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position and looking down at rear of the snow thrower.This informationwill be necessary to use the manufacturer's web MTD LLC P.O. 361131 site and/or obtain assistancefrom the Customer Support CLEVELAND, OH 44136 Department or an authorized service dealer.
  • Page 3 iil _I ii_ _ i _iii _! i _ _ii_ ii 1.KEEP AWAYFROMROTATING AUGER 3.TO AVOIDTHROWN OBJECTS I HJURIES, CONTACT WiTHAUGER CAHAMPUTATE NEVER D IRECT DISCHARGE ATBYSTANDERS. HAHOS AND FEET. USE EXTRA C AUTION WHEH OPERATING GRAVEL SURFACES. 2. DISEHGAGE CLUTCH LEVERS, STOP EHGIHE, AND REMAIN DEHIHD HAHBLES UNTIL A LL 4.
  • Page 4 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 rules for safe operation in this manual.
  • Page 5: Operation

    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 inspectingmachinedisen- bypassits operation.Doingso makesthe machineunsafe gageall control leversandstop the engine.Wait untilthe and may causepersonalinjury.
  • Page 6: Chute Assembly

    NOTE: This Operator'sManualcoversseveralmodels. ii_I iiiii_ iili_i __ _ i_!_:ii! _ _ii_!_ii_ :_!I_II Snowthrowerfeaturesvary by model. Notall features discussedin this manualare applicableto all snow throwermodels. NOTE: All referencesto left or rightsideof the snow throweris fromthe operatingpositiononly Contents of Carton Adjustment Cartoncontentsare listedbelowwith part numbersin parentheses.
  • Page 7 Know Your Snow Thrower IMPORTANT: This unitruns ona mixtured fuel and oil. Do NOT operatethe snow throwerwithoutfirst readingthe Tecumseh engineoperator's manualfor instructions regardingproperfuel and engineoil mixture. Whenengaged,the augersrotationdrawssnowinto 4m,c.oKE the augerhousingand throwsit out the chuteassembly. NOTE: Rubberpaddleson the augersalso aid in propellingthe Activatingchoke controlclosesthechoke plateon unitas they come in contactwith the pavement.
  • Page 8 Electric Starter Button (if equipped) Starter Handle Plug Access FuelCap ChuteAssembly_ Choke Lever Chute WARNING Read, understand, and follow all instructions and Figure 5=1 warnings on the Before Starting To Start Engine machine and in IMPORTANT:Forcompleteand detailedengine starting, this manual before stoppingand storinginstructions, i t is recommended that operating.
  • Page 9 4. If your homeelectricalsystemis grounded, but To helppreventpossiblefreeze-up of starter, a three-holereceptacleis notavailable,one should proceedas follows: be installed bya licensedelectricianbeforeusingthe 1. Runenginefor a few minutesbeforestoppingto help electricstarter. dry off any moistureon the engine. 5. If you havea grounded three-prong receptacle, 2.
  • Page 10 Adjusting Shave Plate 1. Tocheckthe adjustmentof the shaveplate,placethe uniton a levelsurface.The wheels,shaveplateand augersshouldall contact levelsurface.Notethat if the shaveplateis adjustedtoo high,snowmay blowunder the housing.If the shaveplatewearsout excessively, Adjustments or the unit doesnot self-propel,the shaveplatemay be too lowand needsto be adjusted. NOTE:On newunits or units with a newshaveplate installed,the augersmay be slightlyoff theground.
  • Page 11 Remove thebeltcoverbyremoving fivehexscrews. S ee Figure 6-3. Thensimplypullthebeltoff bygrasping it from thebottomoftheaugerpulleyandpulling off. Onceyou remove the beltfromthepulleys, y oucanpushdownon the idlerpulleyto releasethebeltfromunderthe beltkeeper. To replacethe beltfollow theseinstructionsand referto Figure6-4: 1. Pushdownon the Idlerpulley. 2. Putbelton top of the augerpulley,underbelt keeper. Maintenan 3.
  • Page 12: Preparing Snow Thrower

    If the snowthrowerwill notbe usedfor30 days or 1. Removeaftgasolinefrom the fueltank to preventgum longer,or ifit istheend of the snowseasonwhenthe depositsfrom formingon these partsand harmingthe last possibilityof snowis gone,the equipmentneedsto engine. be stored properly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto 2. Runthe engineuntilthe fuel tank is emptyand it stops ensuretop performancefrom the snowthrowerfor many due to lack of fuel.
  • Page 13 Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution Engine fails tO start ii Fueitank emPtyloi sta!efuel 1 Fill tankwith C!ean fresh gaso!inel 21 Imprope[fue! mixture 2i Mix newfuel at a ratioof 50:1 & Blockedfue line & clean fuel line Keynot in ON poSition 41 Insertkey and turntoOa position &spark plugWiredisconneCted 5: connect wile to sparkp!ugl 61 FaultySParkplug...
  • Page 14 Model Series $230-240 Determinedrive pulley system by measuring this hole.
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  • Page 16 Model Series $230-240...
  • Page 17 iVlodel Series $230-240 684-04127 ChuteAssembly 710-04071 CarriageBolt5/16-18x 1.0" 710-0451 CarriageBolt5/16-18x 0.750" Snow 712-04063 FlangeLock Nut,5/16-18 720-04072 StarKnob,5/16-18 731-04388A ChuteHandle 731-04426A UpperChute 736-0119 LockWasher,5/16 710-04532 CarriageScrew, 5/16-18x 2.0 Gr.5 732-04111 ChuteAdjustmentSpring 725-0157 CableTie 710-0805 Screw,5/16-18x 1.50 747-04165 Bail,Gull Wing 749-1092A UpperHandle,Gull Wing For parts and/or 684-04043 ShroudAssembly2 Cyc.3.5hp.
  • Page 18 NOTES:...
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  • Page 20: Limited Warranty

    To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, lasts,sothe aboveexclusions or limitations m aynot applyto you. or contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136- In no event shallrecoveryof any kindbe greaterthanthe amountof the 0019, or call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our purchasepriceof the productsold.Alterationof safety features of...

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