MTD Series 140 thru 152 manual Fuel and OIL Mixture, Engine Operating Controls

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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.

SECTION 6: CONTROLS

ENGINE OPERATING CONTROLS

The engine operating controls and their functions are as follows (see Figure 10):

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.

Ignition Key - Ignition key must be in “ON” position to start engine.

Starter Handle - Used to manually start the engine.

Electric Starter (Optional Equipment) - Starts engine using a 120V power source

Plug for Electric Start (Optional Equipment) - Requires use of a two prong outdoor extension cord and a 120V power source

Spark Plug Cover - Spark Plug located under the cover.

Spark

Primer

Ignition

Electric

Button

Plug

 

Key

Starter

Cover

 

 

(Optional)

 

 

 

Plug for

Starter

Electric

Handle

Starter

(Optional)

Choke Lever

Off On

Figure 10

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Contents MTD Products INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, Ohio Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyTraining Important Safe Operation PracticesPreparation OperationMaintenance and Storage Calling Customer Support Finding Your Model NumberUnpacking Instructions SET- UP InstructionsItems Required for SET-UP Attaching the Control Cable Raising the Upper HandleSecure from the TOP Installing the Chute CrankAssembling the Chute Secure from the UndersideControls Fuel and OIL MixtureEngine Operating Controls Snow Thrower Operating Controls Operation Adjustments Shave Plate AdjustmentBelt Tension Adjustment Shave Plate Replacement MaintenanceBelt Replacement EngineOFF-SEASON Storage Trouble Shooting GuideModel Nos E150 Model Nos E150 E152 Part Description QTY Model Nos Model Nos E150 Model Nos. E152 Screw-Hex Cap 751-0535-12 Hose-Fuel Part QTY Description Bracket Support Fuel Tank 741-0475 Bushing Plastic MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty