Contents
Operator’s Manual
Model Series 140 through E173
Single Stage Snow Thrower
MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO
Content
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FINDING MODEL NUMBER
CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Training
SECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
Operation
Preparation
Your Responsibility
Maintenance And Storage
SECTION 2 ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Items required for assembly
Unpacking from carton
Raising upper handle
Assembling the chute
Installing chute crank
SECTION 3 KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
Fuel and oil mixture
SECTION 4 OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Starting engine
Operating snow thrower
Belt tension
SECTION 5 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
Shave plate
Replacing belt
SECTION 6 SERVICE
Replacing shave plate
Engine
General Recommendations
SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE
Lubrication
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
SECTION 8 OFF-SEASONSTORAGE
Problem
SECTION 9 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Cause
Remedy
Page
Part Description
Models 140 through E173
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PART
Models 142, E152, E172 and E173
Models 140, 150, E150 and E151
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Models 140 and E142
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Models 150, E150 and E173
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Models E151 and E172
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Models 140 and E142
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Model
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Models E150, E151, E152, E172, E173
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Dates
Your Notes
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