MTD 31A-250-800 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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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.
ForUSCustomers: MTDLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHiO44136-0019 FORMNO.769-00805C
PRINTEDIN U.S.A.
ForCanadianCustomers:MTDProducts Ltd.,P.O.BOX1386,KiTCHENER,ONTARION2G4J1 05/17/06
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
Model Number Serial Number
Num#ro de module Num#ro de s#rier
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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.
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NEVERPUTHANDiN CHUTE.CAN AMPUTATEHANDSANDFINGERS.
STOPENGINEANDAUGERBEFOREUSING
CLEAN-OUTTOOLORSTICK.
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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.
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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 rulesfor safe operationin 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 resultinserious injuryordeath.
WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
outimportantsafety
instructionswhich,ifnot
followed,could endanger
the personalsafetyand/
i or propertyofyourself
andothers. Readand
followall instructions inthis manualbefore
attemptingtooperate
this machine.Failure to complywiththese
instructionsmayresult
in personalinjury.When
youseethis symbol.
i HEED iTS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
i Restrictthe useof
this power machine
i to personswho read,
understandandfollow
the warningsand
instructionsin this
manualand on
the machine.
Training
1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the 1. machineandin themanual(s)beforeattemptingto
assembleandoperate.Keepthis manualina safe place forfutureand regularreferenceandforordering
replacementparts. 2.
2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation. Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis machine.Children14yearsold andovershouldread andunderstandtheoperationinstructionsandsafety 3. rulesin thismanualandshouldbetrainedandsupervised bya parent.
4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithout properinstruction.
5. Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Plan 4. yoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof material
towardroads,bystandersandthe like.
6. Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenat least75feet 5. fromthe machinewhileit isin operation.Stopmachineif
anyoneentersthearea. 6.
7. Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingor falling,especially 7. whenoperatingin reverse.
Preparation
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto be used.Removealldoormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,
wiresand otherforeignobjects,whichcouldbetripped over orthrownbythe auger/impeller. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldsduringoperation andwhile performinganadjustmentorrepairto protectyour eyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancause serious injurytothe eyes.
Do notoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinterouter garments.Donotwearjewelry,longscarvesorother looseclothing,whichcould becomeentangledin moving parts.Wearfootwearwhich willimprovefootingon slipperysurfaces.
Useagroundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacle forall unitswithelectric startengines. Adjustcollectorhousingheighttocleargravelorcrushed
rocksurfaces. Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingthe engine.
Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe operator'smanual.
8,
Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperature beforestartingtoclearsnow.
9.
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuse extremecarein handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremely flammableand thevaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonal injurycanoccurwhengasolineis spilledon yourselfor yourclothes,whichcanignite.Washyourskin andchange clothesimmediately.
a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer. b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars, pipesandothersources
ofignition.
c. Neverfuelmachineindoors. d. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhilethe engineis
hotor running.
e. Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbefore
refueling.
f. Neveroverfill fueltank. Filltankto nomorethan
Y2inchbelow bottomoffiller neckto providespace
forfuel expansion.
g. Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely. h. If gasolineis spilled,wipe itoff theengineand
equipment.Movemachineto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe engine.
i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinside where
there isan openflame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,
waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).
j. Allowmachinetocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.
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Operation
1. Do notput handsor feetnearrotatingparts,inthe auger/impellerhousingorchuteassembly.Contactwiththe
rotatingpartscanamputatehandsand feet.
2. Theauger/impellercontrolleveris a safetydevice.Never bypassits operation.Doingso makesthe machineunsafe andmaycausepersonalinjury.
3. Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirections andautomaticallyreturntothe disengagedpositionwhen
released.
4. Neveroperatewitha missingordamagedchuteassembly. Keepallsafetydevicesinplaceandworking.
5. Neverrunanengineindoorsor inapoorly ventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand
deadlygas.
6. Do notoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcohol or drugs.
7. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do nottouch.
8. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossing gravelsurfaces.Stayalertfor hiddenhazardsortraffic.
9. Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhile operatingon slopes.
10.Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards windows,walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty damageor personalinjurycausedbyaricochet.
11.Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersandpetsor allowanyoneinfront ofthe machine.
12.Donotoverloadmachinecapacityby attemptingtoclear snowattoofastof arate.
13.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibility or light. Alwaysbe sureofyourfootingandkeepa firmhold onthe handles.Walk,neverrun.
14.Disengagepowerto theauger/impellerwhentransporting or not inuse.
15.Neveroperatemachineathightransportspeedsonslippery surfaces.Lookdownand behindandusecarewhen
backingup.
16.Ifthe machineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stopthe engine,disconnectthespark plugwireandgroundit against the engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairany damagebeforestartingandoperating.
17.Disengageallcontrolleversand stopenginebeforeyou leavetheoperatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait untilthe auger/impellercomestoa completestopbefore uncloggingthechuteassembly,makinganyadjustments,or inspections.
18.Neverput yourhandinthe dischargeorcollectoropenings. Alwaysuse theclean-outtool providedto unclogthe dischargeopening.Do notunclogchuteassemblywhile engineis running.Shutoffengineandremainbehind handlesuntilallmovingparts havestoppedbefore unclogging.
19.Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe manufacturer(e.g.wheelweights,tirechains,cabsetc.).
20. Ifsituationsoccur whichare notcoveredinthis manual, usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealerorcall (800) 800-7310for assistanceandthe nameofyour nearest servicingdealer..
Maintenance & Storage
1. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir proper operationregularly.Refertothe maintenanceand
adjustmentsectionsofthismanual.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspectingmachine disengageall controlleversandstopthe engine.Wait until theauger/impellercometo acompletestop.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireand groundagainstthe engineto 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 necessary.
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,and mayincludethefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:Engine Modification(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)ifsoequipped.
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe useofthis powermachineto personswhoread, understandandfollowthe warningsandinstructionsinthis manualandonthe machine.
WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
outimportantsafety
instructionswhich,ifnot
followed,couldendanger
the personalsafetyand/
orpropertyof yourself and others.Readand
followall instructions in this manualbefore
attemptingtooperate
this machine.Failure to complywiththese
instructionsmayresult
in personalinjury.When
youseethissymbol.
HEED iTS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe useof
this power machine
to personswho read,
understandand follow
the warningsand
instructions inthis
manualand on
the machine.
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Contents of Carton
Cartoncontentsare listedbelowwithpart numbersin parentheses,
1. TwoignitionKeys(725-0201) 2, 2,6 ozBottleof 2 CycleOil (737-04037) 3, ExtensionCord(if soequipped)(629-0236)
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.
Figure 1
Figure 2
__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.
3. Tightenthe starknobstosecurethe handlein place
asin Figure1.
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Assembling the Discharge Chute
Forshippingreasons,the snowthrowerhasbeen packagedwiththeupperchutepivotedallthe waydown. Topivotitupward,proceedasfollows:
,
Turnthechuteuntilthe chuteopeningisfacing straightahead. Removethewingknob,flatwasher andcarriageboltfromthe lowerchute. See Figure2.
,
Pivottheupperchuteupwardoverthe lip onthelower chutesothatthere isNOgap betweentheupper
chuteandthelowerchute.
3. Resecurewiththe hardwarejust removed.If installed
correctly,your snowthrowershouldlooklikeFigure3.
IMPORTANT:Do notusethechutehandleto liftthe snowthrower.
Figure 3
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