MTD 262, S265 manual Know Your Snow Thrower, OFF Choke on

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SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

Chute Handle

Starter Handle*

Discharge Chute

 

Primer

 

 

 

Spark Plug Cover

 

 

 

Fuel Cap

 

Choke Lever

 

 

 

Ignition Key

 

Upper Handle

 

 

Electric Starter Plug

 

Shave Plate

(If So Equipped)

Electric Starter Button

 

 

Auger Control Handle

(If So Equipped)

Auger

* Styles vary by model

 

 

 

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IMPORTANT: This unit runs on a mixture of gasoline and oil. Do NOT operate the snow thrower without first reading the Tecumseh engines operator’s manual for instructions regarding proper fuel and engine oil.

Choke Lever

OFF CHOKE ON

Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine. Refer to the engine manual packed with the snow thrower for more detailed instructions regarding the choke.

Primer

Depressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine’s carburetor to aid in cold-weather starting. Refer to the engine manual packed with the snow thrower for more detailed instructions regarding the primer.

Ignition Key

The ignition key must be present, inserted in the key switch, and in the “ON” position for the engine to start.

Starter Handle

The starter handle is used to manually start the engine.

Electric Starter Button (If so equipped)

Pressing the electric starter button engages the engine’s electric starter when plugged into a 120V power source

Electric Starter Plug (If so equipped)

Requires use of a two-prong outdoor extension cord (packed with the snow thrower) and a 120V power source/wall outlet.

Spark Plug Cover

Remove the spark plug cover to access the engine’s spark plug located beneath it.

Auger

When engaged, the augers rotation draws snow into the auger housing and throws it out the discharge chute. The rubber paddles on the augers also aid in propelling the snow thrower as they come in contact with the pavement.

Auger Control Handle

Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle is used to engage and disengage drive to the auger. Squeeze the control handle against the upper handle to engage the auger; release it to disengage.

Discharge Chute / Chute Handle

Rotate the discharge chute to the left or right using the chute handle. The pitch of the discharge chute controls the angle at which the snow is thrown. Loosen the wing knob on the side of the discharge chute before pivoting the discharge chute upward or downward. Retighten the knob once the desired position has been achieved.

Shave Plate

The shave plate maintains contact with the pavement as the snow thrower is propelled, allowing the snow close to the pavement’s surface to be discharged.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices TrainingMaintenance And Storage Positioning the Upper Handle Contents of CartonAssembling Your Snow Thrower Assembling the Discharge ChuteKnow Your Snow Thrower OFF Choke onPositioning the Discharge Chute Operating Your Snow ThrowerFuel And Oil Mixture Starting the EngineMaintaining Your Snow Thrower Replacing the Shave Plate Replacing the Auger’s Rubber PaddlesTroubleshooting Guide Problem Cause RemedyAccessories & Kits Model DescriptionParts List Models 262, S235 & S265 Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

262, S265 specifications

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