MTD 260, 230 To Stop Engine, Operating the Snow Thrower, Clearing Snow, Operating Tips, Operation

Models: 230, S230, 240, S240, 250, S250, 260, S260, 261, S261 260 250 230 S260, S250, 240, 250, 260 240 Series

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To Stop Engine
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7.As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, rotate choke lever slowly to the 1/2 Choke position. When the engine begins to run smoothly, move the choke to the OFF position. If engine falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly move to 1/2 then OFF position.

To Stop Engine

1.To stop engine, turn ignition key counter-clockwise. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended.

To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter, proceed as follows:

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

2.Electric Starter: Connect power cord to switch box on engine, then to 120 volt AC receptacle. With the engine running, push starter button and spin the starter for several seconds. The unusual sound made by spinning the starter will not harm engine or starter. Disconnect the power cord from receptacle first, and then from switch box.

3.Recoil Starter: With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or four times. Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound, which is not harmful to the engine or starter.

4.Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor cover in the area of the control levers. Also, move control levers back and forth several times. Leave choke control in the FULL choke position.

5.Remove ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting.

Operating the Snow Thrower

The pitch of the chute assembly controls the angle at which the snow is thrown.

1.Loosen the star knob found on the left side of the chute assembly and

pivot the upper chute upward or downward to the desired pitch.

Retighten the star knob before operating the snow thrower.

2.Position the chute

assembly opening by using the Chute

Handle to throw the snow in the desired direction. See inset Figure 6.

Clearing Snow

WARNING: Never operate the snow thrower with bystanders in front of or near the discharge chute opening.

1.Engage the auger by squeezing the auger control handle against the upper handle. See Figure 5.

2.Lift up slightly on the handle to allow the rubber paddles on the auger to contact the pavement and propel the snow thrower forward. Pushing downward on the handle will raise the augers off the ground and stop forward motion.

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

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

Operating Tips

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

2.Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.

WARNING: Muffler, engine and surrounding areas become hot and can cause a burn. Be careful and do not touch when hot.

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Operation

WARNING

Muffler, engine and surrounding areas become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.

Never operate the snow thrower with bystanders in front of or near the discharge chute opening.

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

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MTD 260, 240 Series, 230, 250 warranty To Stop Engine, Operating the Snow Thrower, Clearing Snow, Operating Tips, Operation