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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...
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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...
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i i l_I ii_ _ i _iii _! i _ _ii_ ii WARNING This symbol points out importantsafety • NEVERPUT HANDiN CHUTE.CAN instructionswhich, if AMPUTATE HANDSAND FINGERS. not followed,could • STOPENGINEANDAUGERBEFORE USING endangerthe personal CLEAN-OUT T OOLORSTICK. safety and/or property of yourselfand others.
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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.
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Operation Maintenance & Storage 1. Do not put handsor feet near rotatingparts, inthe 1. Nevertamper withsafetydevices.Checktheir proper auger/impellerhousingor chute assembly.Contactwiththe operationregularly.Referto the maintenanceand rotating partscan amputatehandsand feet. adjustmentsectionsof this manual. 2. The auger/impellercontrol leveris a safetydevice.Never 2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachine bypassits operation.Doing so makesthe machineunsafe disengageall control leversandstop the engine.Wait until and may causepersonalinjury.
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Contents of Carton Cartoncontentsare listedbelowwith part numbersin parentheses, 1. TwoignitionKeys(725-0201) 2, 2,6 oz Bottleof 2 CycleOil (737-04037) 3, ExtensionCord(if soequipped)(629-0236) wire and groundit against the engineto __IL ARNING: Disconnect t he spark plug preventunintended starting. Positioning the Upper Handle 1. Removepackingmaterial,if present. 2.
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AugerControlHandle_ ElectricStarter Button (if equipped) YourSnOw FuelCap Figure4A Primer Spark PlugAccess ChuteAssembl IMPORTANT: This unit runs on a mixture of gasoline and oil. Do NOT operate the snow ShavePlate thrower without first Auger reading !,heengines operator s manual for instructions regard- Figure 4 ing proper fuel and IMPORTANT:This unit runson a mixtureof gasoline...
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Before Starti ng Electric Starter(if equipped) WARNING:Before startingthe WARNING:The electric starter must engine,read, understand, and follow be used with a properly grounded all instructionsand warnings on the three-prong receptacle at all times to machine and in this manual, avoid the possibilityof electric shock. 1.
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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.
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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, 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.
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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 ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Remove thebeltcoverbyremoving fivehexscrews. S ee intenal Figure 9.
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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.
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Problem Cause Remedy Fnh n_f_ _ m ChOkenot inON position: MoveChoke to ON post on " " "!" "_" Spark plugwiredisconnected. 21 Connectwire to spark plug. Fue!tank emptyor stale fuel. &Fill tank with clean,freShgaSeiinel Enginenot primed. Primeengineas instructedin Trou hie: Ope[atingY°U[Sniw Th[°_ei 5 FaultySparkplug Clean,adjust gap,or replace:...
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230-260 PART N ° DE N ° DE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PIECE 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. 5 710-1003 Hex Wash B-Tapp Scr #10 x .62" Lg.
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PART N ° DE N ° DE PII_CE 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...
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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").
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