MTD Series 140 through E173 manual Service, Replacing belt, Replacing shave plate, Engine

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SECTION 6: SERVICE

WARNING: Do not attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments or repairs while the engine is running.

Replacing belt

•Remove the belt cover by removing five hex screws. See Figure 16.

Replacing shave plate

The shave plate is subject to wear. It should be checked periodically. There are two wearing edges and the shave plate can be reversed. See Figure 18 .

•Remove the four carriage bolts and hex lock nuts which attach it to the snow thrower housing.

•Install new shave plate, making sure the heads of the carriage bolts are on the inside of the housing.

•Adjust the shave plate according to procedure in the “Making Adjustments” section of this manual.

•Tighten securely.

Hex

Screws

Figure 16

•Pull up on the idler pulley and slip the belt off the engine pulley.

•Push down on the idler pulley and slip the belt off the auger pulley.

•Reassemble new belt in reverse order.

•Reinstall the belt cover.

Idler Pulley

Engine

Auger

Pulley

Pulley

Belt

Figure 17

Nuts & Bolts

Figure 18

Engine

•Refer to the separate engine operator’s manual packed with your snow thrower for all engine maintenance procedures.

•Check engine and snow thrower frequently for loose nuts, bolts, etc., and keep these items tightened.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesTraining PreparationMaintenance And Storage Your ResponsibilityAssembling Your Snow Thrower Installing chute crank Assembling the chuteKnow Your Snow Thrower Primer ButtonOperating Your Snow Thrower Shave plate Belt tensionReplacing shave plate ServiceReplacing belt EngineGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication OFF-SEASON Storage Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause RemedyParts List for Models 140 Through E173 Models 140 through E173 Part DescriptionModels 140, 150, E150 and E151 Models 142, E152, E172 and E173Models 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 for

Series 140 through E173 specifications

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Maintenance is made easy with the MTD Series. Easy access to engine parts and user-friendly maintenance schedules help owners keep their machinery in prime condition without requiring extensive technical knowledge. With a focus on longevity, viewers can expect both reliable performance and upkeep ease.

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