MTD E173 manual Know Your Snow Thrower, Primer Button

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SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

Read this owner’s manual and safety rules and labels before operating your snow thrower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 9 with your equipment to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the operator’s eyes and causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the snow thrower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.

Auger

 

 

 

Control

 

 

 

Handle

 

Upper Handle

 

 

Auger Control Handle

 

 

 

 

Extended

 

 

 

Chute

 

 

 

Crank

 

 

 

Chute Crank

 

 

 

Spark

Primer

Ignition

 

Key

 

Plug

Button

 

Cover

 

 

(Models 142,152, 172 & 173)

 

 

 

Discharge Chute

 

 

Electric

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starter

 

 

Starter

(Optional)

 

 

Plug for

 

 

Handle

 

Choke Lever

Electric

 

Off

On

Starter

 

(Optional)

 

 

 

Shave

 

 

 

Plate

Auger

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 9

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil. See separate engine operator’s manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations.

Choke Lever

Place choke lever in “ON” position to start a cold engine.

Primer Button

Used to inject fuel directly into the carburetor to insure fast starts in cold weather.Follow engine manual to prime engine.

Ignition Key

Used to start engine. Put key in “ON” position to start.

Starter Handle

Used to manually start the engine.

Electric Starter (Optional)

Used to start engine with a 120V power source

Plug for Electric Start (Optional)

Requires use of a two prong outdoor extension cord

and a 120V power source

Spark Plug Cover

Spark plug located under the cover.

Auger Control Handle

Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle is used to engage and disengage the augers. The snow thrower is designed to be propelled by the rotation of the augers. Pull the control handle back against the upper handle to engage the augers; release to disengage.

Chute Crank

Located on right side of dash panel, the chute crank determines the direction that snow will be discharged. Turn clockwise to discharge snow to the left; turn counterclockwise to discharge to the right.

Discharge Chute

The angle of the discharge chute controls the distance that the snow is thrown. Tilt the discharge chute up for greater distance; tilt down for less distance. Loosen the hand knob on the side of the discharge chute to adjust. Tilt the chute to the desired position, and tighten the knob.

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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 plateGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication 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