MTD 262, S265 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER, 3, 1, 2

SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER

NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models.

Snow thrower features vary by model. Not all

features discussed in this manual are applicable to all

snow thrower models.

Carton contents are listed below:

•Two

Ignition Keys

• Bottle of 2 cycle oil

• Extension Cord (select models only)

NOTE: All references to left or right side of the snow

thrower is from the operating position only.

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire

and ground it against the engine to prevent

unintended starting.

• Remove packing material, if present.

• Making sure not to pinch the cable in the process,

pivot the upper handle into the operating position as

illustrated until it clicks into place.

• Tighten the wing knobs to secure the handle in

place.

For shipping reasons, the snow thrower has been

packaged with the upper chute pivoted all the way

down. To pivot it upward, proceed as follows:

• Turn the chute until the chute opening is facing

straight ahead.

• Remove the wing knob, flat washer and carriage

bolt from the lower chute.

• Pivot the upper chute upward over the lip on the

lower chute so that there is NO gap between the

upper chute and the lower chute.

• Resecure with the hardware just removed.

IMPORTANT:

Do not use the chute handle to lift the snow

thrower.