MTD S265, 262 manual Assembling Your Snow Thrower, Contents of Carton, Positioning the Upper Handle

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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER

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.

Contents of Carton

Carton contents are listed below:

•Two Ignition Keys

•Bottle of 2 cycle oil

•Extension Cord (select models only)

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

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

Positioning the Upper Handle

•Remove packing material, if present.

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

•Tighten the wing knobs to secure the handle in place.

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:

•Turn the chute until the chute opening is facing straight ahead.

•Remove the wing knob, flat washer and carriage bolt from the lower chute.

•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.

•Resecure with the hardware just removed.

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

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Training Important Safe Operation PracticesMaintenance And Storage Assembling Your Snow Thrower Contents of CartonPositioning the Upper Handle Assembling the Discharge ChuteOFF Choke on Know Your Snow ThrowerFuel And Oil Mixture Operating Your Snow ThrowerPositioning the Discharge Chute Starting the EngineMaintaining Your Snow Thrower Replacing the Auger’s Rubber Paddles Replacing the Shave PlateProblem Cause Remedy Troubleshooting GuideModel Description Accessories & KitsParts List Models 262, S235 & S265 Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

262, S265 specifications

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