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