MTD E173 manual Maintenance, General Recommendations, Lubrication

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SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE

General Recommendations

Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.

The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the snow thrower as instructed in this manual.

Changing of engine governed speed will void engine warranty.

Some adjustments will have to be made periodically to maintain your unit properly. All adjustments in the Making Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight

Follow the maintenance schedule given below to get quality performance from your snow thrower for a long time.

Lubrication

Lubricate pivot points on the control handle and the extension spring at the end of the clutch cable with a light oil once every season and before storage of the snow thrower at the end of the season.

Customer Responsibilities

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

PRODUCT

Lubricate pivot points

Clean snow thrower

 

 

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Preparation Important Safe Operation PracticesTraining OperationYour Responsibility Maintenance And StorageAssembling Your Snow Thrower Assembling the chute Installing chute crankPrimer Button Know Your Snow ThrowerOperating Your Snow Thrower Belt tension Shave plateEngine ServiceReplacing belt Replacing shave plateLubrication MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations OFF-SEASON Storage Problem Cause Remedy Troubleshooting GuideParts List for Models 140 Through E173 Part Description Models 140 through E173Models 142, E152, E172 and E173 Models 140, 150, E150 and E151Models 140 and E142 Models 150, E150 and E173 Models E151 and E172 Models 140 and E142 Model Models E150, E151, E152, E172, E173 Your Notes Dates MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty