MTD 240 Series Contents of Carton, Positioning the Upper Handle, Assembling the Discharge Chute

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Setup And Adjustment

NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Snow thrower features vary by model. Not all features discussed in this manual are applicable to all snow thrower models.

NOTE: All references to left or right side of the snow thrower is from the operating position only.

IMPORTANT:

Do not use the chute handle to lift the snow thrower.

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Figure 1

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Figure 2

Chute Handle

Figure 3

Contents of Carton

Carton contents are listed below with part numbers in parentheses.

1. Two Ignition Keys (725-0201)

2.2.6 oz Bottle of 2 Cycle Oil (737-04037)

3.Extension Cord (if so equipped) (629-0236)

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

Positioning the Upper Handle

1.Remove packing material, if present.

2.Making sure not to pinch the cable in the process, pivot the upper handle into the operating position as illustrated in Figure 1 until it clicks into place.

3.Tighten the star knobs to secure the handle in place as in Figure 1.

Assembling the Discharge Chute

For shipping reasons, the snow thrower has been packaged with the upper chute pivoted all the way down. To pivot it upward, proceed as follows:

1.Turn the chute until the chute opening is facing straight ahead. Remove the wing knob, flat washer and carriage bolt from the lower chute. See Figure 2.

2.Pivot the upper chute upward over the lip on the lower chute so that there is NO gap between the upper chute and the lower chute.

3.Resecure with the hardware just removed. If installed correctly, your snow thrower should look like Figure 3.

IMPORTANT: Do not use the chute handle to lift the snow thrower.

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