MTD E173 Models 140 and E142

Models 140 and E142

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No. Part No. Part Description

1. 710-0157 Hex Cap Screw

2. 710-0805 Hex Cap Screw

3. 710-0896 Washer Screw

4. 726-0205 Hose Clamp

5. 736-0242 Bell Washer

6. 750-0589 Spacer

7. 750-0716 Spacer

8. 751-0352 Fuel Tank

9. 751-0535-12 Hose, Fuel — 12”

10. 754-0367 V-Belt

11. 756-0416B V-Pulley Half

12. 756-0550 Pulley

13. 784-5177 Engine Support Bracket

14. —Obtain from engine

manufacturer

N/I OEM-390-697 Electric Start Kit

(Optional)

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No. Part No. Part Description

Contents

Main Operators Manual IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 Single Stage Snowthrower Model Series 140 through E173 TABLE OF CONTENTS FINDING MODEL NUMBER CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT MTD PRODUCTS INC SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Training Maintenance And Storage Your Responsibility SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER Unpacking from carton Hardware pack Models with optional extended chute crank Items required for assembly Installing chute crank Models with optional extended chute crank only Assembling the chute SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER Choke Lever Primer Button Ignition Key Starter Handle SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Fuel and oil mixture Starting engine Operating snow thrower Stopping engine SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Shave plate Belt tension SECTION 6: SERVICE Replacing belt Replacing shave plate Engine SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE General Recommendations Lubrication Customer Responsibilities SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Page Models 140 through E173 Models 140, 150, E150 and E151 Models 142, E152, E172 and E173 Models 140 and E142 Models 150, E150 and E173 Models E151 and E172 Models 140 and E142 Model 150 Models E150, E151, E152, E172, E173 Page MANUFACTURERS LIMITED WARRANTY