MTD 31A-240-800 Owner’s Manual

Safety ,, Set-Up ,,Operation ,,Adjustments ,, Maintenance ,,Troubleshooting ,, Parts Lists ,,Warranty

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Model 230, $230 Model 240, S240

Model 250, S250 Model 260, S260

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iMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunit isequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush- coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwithasparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalorstatelaws(if any). If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbythe operator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw (Section4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester forthe mufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

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ForCanadianCustomers:MTDProducts Ltd.,P.O.BOX1386,KITCHENER,ONTARION2G4J1 07/12/07

now

Thrower

Model 261, S261

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower, it will help you assemble,

prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Table of

Safety Labels ...................................................... 3

Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4

Set Up & Adjustment .......................................... 6

Know Your Snow Thrower .................................. 7

Operation ............................................................. 8

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING YOURNEW EQUIPMENT, please locatethe modelplateonthe equipmentand copythe the modelnumberandthe serial number to the sample model

plate providedto the right.You can locatethe modelplate by standing atthe operatingposition and looking down at the

frame.

Contents

Adjustments & Maintenance ........................... 10

Off-Season Storage .......................................... 12

Trouble Shooting .............................................. 13

illustrated Parts Lists ....................................... 14

Warranty ............................................................ 18

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Customer Support

Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased,

without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou havedifficulty assembling this productor haveany questionsregarding the controls, operationor maintenanceof this unit,

youcan seek helpfrom theexperts. Choose fromtheoptions below:

1.Visit www.mtdcanada.cafor manyusefulsuggestions,click on CustomerSupportbutton.

2. Call a CustomerSupport Representative:For US Customers: 1-330-220-4MTD (4683)or 1-800-800-7310 ForCanadianCustomers" 1-800-668-1238

3. The engine manufactureris responsiblefor all enigne-relatedissues with regardsto performance, power-rating,specifica-

tions,warrantyandservice. Pleaserefer to the engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator'sManual, packedseparatelywith your unit,for more information.

Please haveyour unit's modelnumber and serial number readywhenyou call.See previoussection to locate this information. Youwill be asked to enterthe serial number inorderto processyour call.

FORTURNING,

NOTLiFTiNG

WARNING

Thissymbolpoints out importantsafety

instructionswhich,if notfollowed,could endangerthepersonal safetyand/or property

of yourselfand others.

Readand followall

instructionsinthis

manualbeforeat- temptingto operate

this machine.Failure to complywith these

instructionsmayresult in personalinjury.When

youseethis symbol.

HEED ITS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use ofthis power machine

to persons who read,

understand and follow thewarnings

and instructions

in this manual and onthe machine.

WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of itsconstituents,andcertain vehicle compo- nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancerand

birth defects or other reproductiveharm.

DANGER: This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the safe operation practices in this manual.As with anytypeof power equipment,carelessnessor erroron the part ofthe operatorcan result in seriousinjury.This machine iscapableof amputating hands andfeet andthrowing objects.

Failureto observethe followingsafetyinstructionscould result in serious injury or death.

WARNING

Thissymbolpoints outimportantsafety instructionswhich, ifnotfollowed, could

endangerthe per- sonalsafetyand/or

propertyof yourself andothers.Readand

followallinstructions

inthismanualbefore attemptingtooperate

thismachine.Failure

i to complywith these

instructionsmay

; resultin personal

injury.Whenyou see

this symbol, HEED

iTS WARNING!

Your Responsibility Restrictthe use

of this powermachine to personswho read,

understand

I andfollow thewarnings

and instructions inthis manual

and on the machine.

Training

1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the machineandin themanual(s)beforeattemptingto

assembleandoperate.Keepthis manualina safe placefor futureandregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacement parts.

2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation. Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.

3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis machine.Children14yearsold andovershouldreadand understandtheinstructionsandsafeoperationpractices

inthismanualand onthemachineandbetrainedand supervisedbyan adult.

4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper instruction.

5. Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Plan yoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof material

towardroads,bystandersandthe like.

6. Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenat least75feet fromthe machinewhileit isin operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthearea.

7. Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingor falling,especially whenoperatingin reverse.

Preparation

1. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto be used.Removealldoormats,newspapers,sleds,boards, wiresand otherforeignobjects,whichcouldbetripped overor thrownbythe auger/impeller.

2. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldsduring operationandwhileperforminganadjustmentor repair toprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan causeseriousinjurytothe eyes.

3. Do notoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergar- ments.Donotwearjewelry,longscarvesor otherloose clothing,whichcouldbecomeentangledin movingparts. Wearfootwearwhichwillimprovefootingonslippery

surfaces.

4. Useagroundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacle forall unitswithelectric startengines.

5. Adjustcollectorhousingheightto cleargravel orcrushed rocksurfaces.

6. Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingthe engine.

7. Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe operator'smanual.

8. Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperature beforestartingtoclearsnow.

Safe Handling of Gasoline Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuseextremecare

in handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthe vaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhen gasolineisspilled onyourselfor yourclothes,whichcanignite. Washyourskin andchangeclothesimmediately.

a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer. b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars, pipesandothersources

ofignition.

c. Neverfuelmachineindoors. d. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhilethe engineis hot

or running.

e. Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefuel-

ing.

f. Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethanY2inch

belowbottomoffiller neckto providespacefor fuel

expansion. g. Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely. h. If gasolineis spilled,wipe itoff theengineandequip-

ment.Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutes

beforestartingtheengine. i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinside where

there isan openflame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,

waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.). j. Allowmachinetocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.

Operation

1. Donot puthandsorfeetnearrotatingparts,inthe auger/impellerhousingor chuteassembly.Contactwiththe

rotatingpartscanamputatehandsandfeet.

2. The auger/impellercontrolleveris asafetydevice.Never bypassitsoperation.Doingso makesthe machineunsafe

andmaycausepersonalinjury.

3. The controlleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirections

andautomaticallyreturntothe disengagedpositionwhen

released.

4. Neveroperatewitha missingor damagedchuteassembly. Keepall safetydevicesinplaceandworking.

5. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in apoorlyventilatedarea. Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessand

deadlygas.

6. Donotoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcohol

or drugs.

7. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do nottouch.

8. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossing

gravelsurfaces.Stayalertfor hiddenhazardsortraffic.

9. Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperat- ingonslopes.

10.Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards windows,walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty damageor personalinjury causedby aricochet.

11.Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersand petsor allow anyoneinfrontofthe machine.

12.Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingto clear snowattoofast of arate.

13.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibility or light. Alwaysbe sureofyourfootingandkeepa firmholdonthe

handles.Walk,neverrun.

14.Disengagepowerto the auger/impellerwhentransportingor

notinuse.

15.Neveroperatemachineat hightransport speedsonslippery surfaces.Lookdownand behindandusecare when

backingup.

16.Ifthe machineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe engine,disconnectthesparkplugwireand groundit against the engine.Inspectthoroughlyfordamage.Repairany damagebeforestartingandoperating.

17.Disengageallcontrolleversandstopenginebeforeyou

leavethe operatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait untilthe auger/impellercomestoa completestopbefore uncloggingthe chuteassembly,makinganyadjustments,or inspections.

18.Neverputyourhandin thedischargeor collectoropenings. Alwaysuse theclean-outtoolprovidedtounclogthe dis- chargeopening.Donot unclogchuteassemblywhileengine

isrunning.Shut offengineandremainbehindhandlesuntil

all movingpartshavestoppedbefore unclogging.

19.Useonly attachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe

manufacturer(e.g.wheelweights,tirechains,cabsetc.).

20. Ifsituationsoccurwhich arenotcoveredin thismanual,use careand goodjudgment.Callcustomerassistanceforthe

nameof yournearestservicingdealer.

Maintenance & Storage

1. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir proper operationregularly.Refertothe maintenanceandadjust-

mentsectionsofthis manual.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspectingmachinedisengage allcontrolleversandstopthe engine.Waituntilthe auger/impellercometo a completestop.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireand groundagainsttheengineto prevent unintendedstarting.

3. Checkbolts andscrewsfor propertightnessatfrequent intervalstokeepthe machineinsafeworkingcondition. Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor anydamage.

4. Do notchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-speed theengine.The governorcontrolsthemaximumsafe operatingspeedoftheengine.

5. Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjectto wearanddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequently

checkallcomponentsandreplacewith originalequipment manufacturer's(OEM) partsonly."Useof partswhichdo

notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

6. Checkcontrolsperiodicallytoverify theyengageand disengageproperlyandadjust,if necessary.Referto the adjustmentsectioninthis operator'smanualfor instructions.

7. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as neces- sary.

8. Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor gas,oil, etc.toprotectthe environment.

9. Priorto storing,run machineafew minutestoclearsnow frommachineandpreventfreezeupof auger/impeller.

10.Neverstorethemachineorfuel containerinsidewhere thereisan openflame,sparkor pilotlightsuchas a water

heater,furnace,clothesdryeretc.

11.Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualforproperinstructions onoff-seasonstorage.

Do not modify engine Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donot modifyengineinany

way.Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcan leadto a runaway engineandcauseit tooperateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamper withfactorysettingofenginegovernor.

Notice regarding Emissions Engineswhicharecertifiedto complywithCaliforniaandfederal

EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment) arecertifiedto operateonregularunleadedgasoline,andmay includethefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModifica- tion(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)ifso equipped.

Average Useful Life

Accordingto the ConsumerProductsSafetyCommission (CPSC)andthe U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),

thisproducthasanAverage UsefulLife ofseven(7)years,or 60hoursof operation.Attheend oftheAverage UsefulLife, buya newmachineorhavethe machineinspectedannuallyby

anauthorizedservicedealertoensurethat all mechanicaland safetysystemsare workingproperlyandnotwornexcessively.

Failuretodosocanresultin accidents,injuriesordeath.

WARNING

This symbol points out important safety instructions,which if not followed, could

endanger the per- sonalsafety and/or

property of yourself

and others. Read and follow all instructions

in this rnanuai before attempting to operate

this machine. Failure to complywith these

instructionsmay result in personal

injury.When you see this symbol, HEED

IT'S WARNING! Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use

ofthis powermachine to personswho read,

understand and followthe warnings

and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

Contents of Carton

Cartoncontentsare listedbelowwithpart numbersin parentheses,

1. TwoignitionKeys(725-0201) 2, 2,6oz Bottleof 2 CycleOil (737-04037) 3, ExtensionCord(if soequipped)(629-0236)

Adjustment

NOTE: This Operator's Manual coversseveral

models.Snowthrower

featuresvary by

model.Not all features discussed inthis

manualare applicable to all snowthrower

models.

NOTE: All references

i to leftor right sideof

thesnowthrower is

i fromtheoperating

positiononly.

IMPORTANT: Do not usethe chute

handleto lift the snow thrower.

Chute

__IL ARNING: Disconnectthe sparkplug

wireand grounditagainst the engineto preventunintended starting.

Positioning the Upper Handle

1. Removepackingmaterial,if present.

2. Makingsurenotto pinchthe cableinthe process,

pivottheupperhandleintotheoperatingpositionas illustratedinFigure1 untilit clicksintoplace.

Figure 1 3. Tightenthewingknobsto securethehandleinplace

asin Figure1.

Assembling the Discharge Chute

Forshippingreasons,the snowthrowerhasbeen packagedwiththeupperchutepivotedallthe waydown. Topivotitupward,proceedasfollows:

Turnthechuteuntilthe chuteopeningisfacing straightahead. Removethewingknobandcarriage boltfromthe lowerchute. SeeFigure2.

Pivottheupperchuteupwardoverthe lip onthelower chutesothatthere isNOgap betweentheupper

chuteandthelowerchute.

3. Resecurewiththe hardwarejust removed.If installed

correctly,your snowthrowershouldlooklikeFigure3.

IMPORTANT:Do notusethechutehandleto liftthe snowthrower.

Figure 2

Figure 3

f ",

AugerControl

ElectricStarterButton Srl_

< Key _ .. //

ChuteAssembl FuelCap_ _ YJ/__ """_ Primer

Y__ _/_ _ t_,_/' ,//" SparkPlugAccass

_,,_k,_._/_"J / _ ,., ChuteHandle

, ) IMPORTANT:

_,_I _\ This unit runs on a

/ / ChokeLever'_ and oil. Do NOT

ShavePI ) thrower without first

_/_ operatethe snow

mixture of gasoline

-_ -- reading!,heengines operator s manual for

Figure 4 instructionsregard-

ing proper fuel and

IMPORTANT:Thisunit runson a mixtureofgasoline Spark Plug Cover engine oil. andoil.Do NOToperatethe snowthrowerwithoutfirst Removesparkplugcoverto accesssparkplug.

readingtheenginesoperator'smanualforinstructions regardingproperfuelandengineoil. Auger

Whenengaged,theaugersrotationdrawssnowintothe

Choke Lever augerhousingandthrowsitout thedischargechute.

Activatingchokecontrolclosesthechokeplateon Rubberpaddleson theaugersalsoaidin propellingthe carburetorandaidsin startingengine.Referto theengine unitastheycomeincontactwiththe pavement.

manualpackedwithunitformoredetailedinstructions.

Auger Control Handle

Primer

Depressingprimerforcesfueldirectlyinto engine's isusedtoengageanddisengagedrivetotheauger.

carburetortoaid incold-weatherstarting.Refertoengine Squeezethecontrolhandleagainsttheupperhandleto manualpackedwithunitformoredetailedinstructions.

Locatedontheupperhandle,theaugercontrolhandle

engageauger;releaseittodisengage.

Ignition Key Discharge Chute / Chute Handle

Ignitionkeymustbe present,insertedinkeyswitch,and Rotatethedischargechutetotheleftor rightusingchute

inthe"ON"positionforengineto start.

handle.Pitchof thedischargechutecontrolsangleat

Recoil Starter whichthesnowisthrown.Loosenwingknobonside

Thestarterhandleisusedtomanuallystarttheengine, of thedischargechutebeforepivotingdischargechute

upwardordownward.Retightenthe knoboncedesired

Electric Starter Button (If so equipped) positionhasbeenachieved.

Pressingthe electric starterbuttonengagesthe

engine'selectricstarterwhenpluggedintoa 120V Shave Plate powersource Theshaveplatemaintainscontactwithpavementas

Electric Starter Plug (If so equipped)

Requiresuseof a two-prongoutdoorextensioncord pavement'ssurfacetobedischarged.

(packedwiththesnowthrower)anda 120Vpower source/walloutlet.

thesnowthrowerispropelled,allowingsnowcloseto

Before Starting

Electric Starter(if equipped)

WARNING

Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions and warnings

onthe machineand

in this manual before

operating.

Useextreme care when handling

gasoline.Gasoline is

extremelyflammable

i and the vapors are

explosive. Neverfuel the machine indoors

or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguishcigarettes,

; cigars,pipes and

other sourcesof ignition.

' The electric starter

must be used with a

properly grounded

three=prongrecep-

tacleat alltimes to

avoidthe possibility

of electric shock. Fol-

i lowallinstructions

i carefullypriorto

operatingthe electric starter.

_ ARNING:Beforestartingthe

1. Thesparkplugwirewasdisconnectedfor safety. Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplugbeforestarting.

IMPORTANT:Forcompleteanddetailedengine starting,stoppingand storinginstructions,it is recom- mendedthatyou readtheenginemanualalsoincluded

withthisunit.

engine,read, understand,and follow

all instructionsand warnings on the machine and inthis manual.

Fuel And Oil Mixture

_ ARNING:Useextremecarewhen

IMPORTANT:Thisunitrunson a mixtureofgasoline

andoil. Do NOToperatethesnowthrowerwithout firstreadingtheenginesoperator'smanualfordetailed instructionsregardingproperfuelandengineoil. DoNOToperatethesnowthrowerwithoutthefuelcap securelyinplaceonthefuel tank.

handlinggasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammableand the vapors are explosive. Neverfuel machine

indoorsor while the engine ishot or running.Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipesand other sources of ignition.

Positioning the Discharge

Chute

1. Loosenthewing f knobfoundon

theleftside ofthe dischargechute

andpivotthe upper chuteupwardor

downwardto the desiredpitch.

Retightenthe starknobbefore

operatingthesnow thrower.

2. Rotatethedischargechuteto theleftor rightusing thechutehandle.SeeFigure5.

Figure 5

To Start Engine

1. Insertignitionkeyintoslot.

2. Nowfollowthe instructionsbelowasit pertainsto yourunit.SeeFigure5forlocationof controls.

_ ARNING:Theelectricstartermust

1. Theelectricstarterisequippedwitha groundedthree- wirepowercordandplug,and isdesignedtooperate

on 120voltAChouseholdcurrent.

2. Determinethatyourhousewiringis a three-wire groundedsystem.Aska licensedelectricianifyouare

notcertain.

3. If your homewiringsystem isnot a three-wire grounded system, do notusethiselectricstarter underanyconditions.

4. If your homeelectricalsystemisgrounded, but a three-holereceptacleisnot available,oneshould beinstalledbya licensedelectricianbeforeusingthe

electricstarter.

5. If youhavea grounded three-prong receptacle, proceedasfollows.

6. MoveChokeControlto the"Full"position.

7. PushPrimerthree(3)times,makingsureto cover ventholewhenpushing.

8. Connectpowercordtoswitchboxondashpanel. Plugtheotherendof powercordintoa three-prong

120-volt,grounded,ACreceptacle.

9. Pushstarterbuttonto crankengine.

10.Whenenginestarts,releasestarterbutton,andmove chokegraduallyto 1/2Chokeuntil theengineruns smoothly.NextmoveChoketoOFRIf enginefalters, movechokeimmediatelytoFULLandthen gradually

to1/2 thento OFF.

11.Disconnectthepowercord.Always unplug from the outlet first, and then from the snow thrower.

be used witha properly grounded three-prong receptacle at all times to avoid the possibilityof electric shock.

Follow all instructionscarefullypriorto

operating the electric starter.

Recoil Starter

1. Movechokeleverto FULLchokeposition(cold engine

start).

2. If engineis warm,placechokein OFFpositioninstead ofFULL.

3. PushPrimerthree(3)times,makingsureto cover ventholewhenpushing.

4. If engineis warm,pushprimerbuttononlyonce.

NOTE:Alwayscoverventholein primerbuttonwhen pushing.Additionalprimingmaybe necessaryforfirst startif temperatureis below15degreesFahrenheit.

5. Graspstarterhandleandpullropeout slowly,untilit pullsslightlyharder.Letroperewindslowly.

6. Pullstarterhandlerapidly.Donotallowhandleto snap back.Allowitto rewindslowlywhilekeepinga firm

holdonthestarterhandle.

7. As enginewarmsupand beginstooperateevenly, rotatechokeleverslowlytothe 1/2Chokeposition.

Whenthe enginebeginsto runsmoothly,movethe choketo the OFFposition.Ifenginefalters,return to FULLchoke,thenslowlymoveto1/2 thenOFF position.

To Stop Engine

1. To stopengine,turnignitionkeycounter-clockwise. Disconnectthe sparkplugwirefromthe sparkplug

to preventaccidentalstartingwhileequipmentis unattended.

Tohelp preventpossiblefreeze-upof starter, proceedas follows:

1. Runengineforafew minutesbeforestoppingtohelp

dryoff anymoistureonthe engine.

2. ElectricStarter:Connectpowercordtoswitchbox on engine,thento 120voltAC receptacle.Withthe enginerunning,pushstarterbuttonandspin the

starterfor severalseconds.Theunusualsoundmade byspinningthestarterwillnot harmengineorstarter.

Disconnectthe powercordfromreceptaclefirst,and

thenfromswitchbox.

RecoilStarter:Withenginerunning,pullstarterrope witha rapid,continuousfullarm strokethreeorfour times.Pullingthestarterropewillproducea loud clatteringsound,whichisnotharmfulto theengineor

starter.

4. Wipeall snowand moisturefromthe carburetorcover in theareaof thecontrollevers.Also,movecontrol

leversbackandforthseveraltimes.Leavechoke controlintheFULLchokeposition.

5. Removeignitionkeyanddisconnectsparkplugwireto preventaccidentalstarting.

Operating the Snow Thrower

Thepitchof thechuteassemblycontrolstheangleat whichthesnowisthrown.

1. Loosenthestarknobfoundon the leftsideof the chuteassemblyand

pivottheupperchute upwardordownward tothe desiredpitch. Retightenthe star knobbeforeoperating

thesnowthrower.

. Positionthechute

assemblyopening Figure 6 byusingtheChute

Handletothrowthesnowin the desireddirection. SeeinsetFigure6.

Clearing Snow

_ ARNING:Neveroperatethe snow

1. Engagetheaugerbysqueezingthe augercontrol handleagainsttheupperhandle.SeeFigure5.

2. Liftup slightlyonthehandleto allowthe rubber paddlesonthe augertocontactthe pavementand propelthesnowthrowerforward.Pushingdownward onthehandlewill raisethe augersoffthe ground andstopforwardmotion.

3. Dischargesnowdownwindwheneverpossible. Slightlyoverlapeachpreviouslyclearedpath.

NOTE:Excessiveupwardpressureon the handlewill resultinprematurewearonthe rubberaugerblades whichwouldnot becoveredbywarranty.

thrower with bystandersin front of or

nearthe dischargechuteopening.

WARNING

Muffler'engineand

surroundingareas

become hot

can cause a burn,

Do not touch;

Neveroperate the snow thrower with

bystanders in front of

or near the discharge

chute opening,

Operating Tips

1. Runtheenginefor a fewminutesbeforestoppingto helpdryanymoistureonthe engine.

2. Cleanthesnowthrowerthoroughlyaftereach use.

__i= ARNING:Muffler,engineand

surroundingareasbecome hot and cancausea burn.Becarefuland do

nottouch when hot.

NOTE: Excessive upward pressure on

the handlewill result

in premature wear

on the rubber auger blades which would

not be covered by

warranty.

WARNING

i Disconnectthe

spark plug wire and ground itagainst

the engine to prevent

i unintended starting.

NEVERattem pt to

make any adjust- ments while

the engine is run-

i ning, except where

specified in the operator's

manual.

Before servicing,

_repairing, or inspect-

ing,disengage the

control bail and stop engine. Wait

until all moving

parts havecome to a complete stop.

Figure 7

Figure 8

__ ARNING:Disconnectthe spark plug

_ ARNING:NEVERattempt to make

wire and groundit against the engine to preventunintended starting.

any adjustments while the engineis running, except wherespecified in the operator's manual.

Shave PJate

1. Tocheckthe adjustmentofthe shaveplate,placethe uniton a levelsurface.Thewheels,shaveplateand augersshouldallcontactlevelsurface.Notethatif the shaveplateisadjustedtoohigh,snowmayblowunder thehousing,if theshavepJatewearsout excessively, ortheunit doesnot self-propeJ,the shaveplatemay betoolowand needsto beadjusted.

NOTE:On newunitsorunitswitha newshaveplate installed,the augersmaybeslightlyoff theground.

2. Toadjust,tip thesnowthrowerbacksothat itrests onthehandle.Loosenthelocknutsandboltswhich

securetheshaveplatetothe housing.See Figure7. Movetheshaveplatetodesiredpositionand retighten thenutsandboltssecurely.

Replacing Shave Plate

Theshaveplate isattachedtothe bottomof theauger housingandis subjecttowear.It shouldbechecked periodically.Therearetwo wearingedgesandtheshave platecan bereversed.RefertoFigure7.

1. Removethecarriageboltsand hexlocknutswhich attachit tothe snowthrowerhousing.

2. installnewshaveplate,makingsuretheheadsof the carriageboltsareonthe insideofthehousing.

3. Adjustthe shaveplateaccordingtoinstructions above.Tightenthenutssecurelybeforeoperatingthe

snowthrower.

NOTE:Forinformationregardingthe priceandavailability ofShavePlateKit refertocustomersupportonpage2.

Control CabJe

Asa resultof boththecontrolcableandthedrivebelt stretchingduetowear,periodicadjustmentsmaybe

necessary. If theaugerseemsto hesitatewhenrotatingwhilethe

enginemaintainsa constantspeed,an adjustmentis necessary.Proceedasfollows:

Theupperholeinthe controlhandleprovidesforan adjustmentincabletension.Toadjust,disconnectthe

endofcontrolcablefromthebottomholeinthecontrol handleand reinsertit inthe upperhole.Insertthecable

fromtheoutsideas shownin Figure8.Testthe snow throwerto seeif thereisa noticeabledifference.

Carburetor

,__ WARNING:If any adjustments needto

1. Referto theseparateenginemanual,packedwith yourunit,for carburetoradjustmentinformation.

be madeto the enginewhile the engine isrunning(e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts.Becareful of muffler, engine and other surrounding

heatedsurfaces.

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