MTD E173 manual Operating Your Snow Thrower

SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER

Fuel and oil mixture

WARNING: Handle gasoline carefully; remember that it is highly flammable. Never fill fuel tank indoors, when engine is running or while engine is still hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.

Your snow thrower uses a two cycle engine that requires a mixture of gasoline and two cycle engine oil. Refer to the engine operator’s manual for proper oil and fuel recommendations.

•A plastic cup was provided inside the fuel fill opening on the fuel tank. Remove and discard this cup before filling up the tank. Use the seperate fuel tank cap to close after fill-up.

Starting engine

•To start the engine of your snow thrower, follow the starting instructions in the engine operator’s manual.

Operating snow thrower

•Adjust the discharge chute up or down as desired. Then use the chute crank to position the discharge

chute in order to discharge snow with the wind.

			r
		e
		t		e
		a
e			c
r			n
G		t
		a
		s
	i
D

	e	s	s	n	c	e
L			ta
	is
D

Hand

Knob

Figure 10

WARNING: Do not throw snow towards a building as objects could be discharged with enough force to cause damage.

•After making sure no bystanders or obstacles are in front of the unit, engage the auger control handle. See Figure 11. As the snow thrower starts to move, maintain a firm hold on the handle, and guide the snow thrower along the path to be

cleared.

•Release the auger control handle to stop the snow throwing action and the forward motion.

Press auger control handle

to engage auger

Turn handle to change discharge direction

Figure 11

Stopping engine

•Run the engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry any moisture on the engine.

•Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove it from the snow thrower.

IMPORTANT: Keep the ignition key in a safe place. Engine will not start without it.

•Wipe all snow and moisture from the unit. Move the choke lever back and forth several times and leave it in the ON position.

Operating tips

•For most efficient snow removal, remove snow immediately after it falls.

•Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. Slightly overlap each previously cleared path.

•Lifting up on the handle will allow the rubber on the augers to propel the snow thrower forward. Pushing downward on the handle will raise the augers off the ground and stop the forward motion.

NOTE: Excessive upward pressure on the handle will result in premature wear on the rubber auger blades which would not be covered by warranty.

•Run the engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry any moisture on the engine.

•Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.

WARNING: Do not operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can easily be picked up and thrown by the auger, causing injury to people around and/or damage to the snow thrower.

8