Operators Manual Model Series 140 thru E173 Single Stage Snow Throwers Model 150 shown IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the angina's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used.
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY ANDIOR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR SNOW THROWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL-HEED ITS WARNING.
• Never directdischargeat bystanders or allow anyone in front of unit. • If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine ar_l check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. • _;top engine whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the collector/impeller housing or discharge guide, and making any repairs. adjustments, or inspections. Never place your hand in the discharge or collector openings.
SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator's Manual isan important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your snow thrower. Please read and understand what il says. Before you start to prepare your snow thrower for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Operators Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer or the MTD customer support department.
SECTION 4: UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS • See Figure 3. • Remove staples, break glue on the top flaps of the carton or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., Operator's manual, etc.). • Cut along dotted lines and lay end of carton down flat. Remove packing material. • Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for loose parts.
RAISING THE UPPER HANDLE 1. Loosen the hand knob on each side of the handle. See Figure 4. Remove packing material (if any). 2. £queeze the control handle against the upper handle. Hold !t in this position as you raise the handle, 3. Pull the handle up into the operating position. Be certain not to pinch the cable. 4. Tighten the hand knobs. 3. Pull 4. Tighten Hand Knobs 1. Loosen Hand Knobs 2.
INSTALLING THE CHUTE CRANK (Models with Optional Extended Chute Crank only.) On some units, the chute crank can be installed and secured from the top side of the snow thrower. Other units are equipped with an adaptor that requires the assembler to tip the unit forward on the auger housing in order to secure the crank from the underside. To determine which installation procedure to follow, look at the chute crank coupler located on the top right side of the instrument panel above the model plate.
SECURE FROM THE UNDERSIDE. See Figure8, 1. Place a piece of the cardboard from the carton on a level surface. Tip the snow thrower forward so that the housing rests on the cardboard from the box. 2. Thread one 5/16" hex nut all the way onto the eyebolt. 3, Slide the eyebolt onto the chute crank. Insert eyebolt into the hole in the lower handle. 4. Insert the chute crank into the hole provided in the snow thrower cover. Place the end of the crank into the coupler located inside the snow thrower. 5.
FUEL AND OIL MIXTURE tank indoors, when is running or while engine that is still hot. Do not smoke when filling WARNING: Handleengine gasoline carefully. Remember It Is highly flammable. Never fill fuel fuel tank. Your snow thrower uses a two cycle engine that requires a mixture of gasoline and two cycle engine oil. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for proper Oil and Fuel Recommendations.
SNOW THROWER Model 140 OPERATING CONTROLS Model 140 (w/ Optional I=xt, Chute Crank) Models 150,15t Models 142,152 172,173 =====,===_ 1 Au4ger Control Handle Auger Control Handle I .{J,,__Chut Crank Figure 11 Auger Control Handle - Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle is used to engage and disengage the augers. See Figure 11. The snow thrower is designed to be propelled by the rotation of the augers.
SECTION 7: OPERATION Warning: Observe all warning labels on the snow thrower prior to use. See Section 1. FUEL MIXTURE Important: Mix oil with gasoline as instructed in the Oil and Fuel Recommendations Section in the separate Engine Operator's Manual packed with your snow thrower. Read and follow all instructionscarefully. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Read the Engine Operator's Manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to operate the machine.
SECTION 8" ADJUSTMENTS running. ARNING: _lb SHAVE NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments or repairs while engine is PLATE ADJUSTMENT Augers Shave Plate Wheels Nuts & Bolts Figure 13 1, To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place the unit on a level surface. See Figure 13. The wheels, shave plate and augers should all contact the level surface. If the shave plate is adjusted too high, the snow may blow under the housing.
SECTION 9: MAINTENANCE is running. ARNING: _i NOTE: NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments or repairs while engine Check engine and snow thrower frequently for loose nuts, bolts, etc., and keep these items tightened. ENGINE Refer to the separate Engine Operator's procedures. Manual packed with your snow thrower for all engine maintenance SHAVE PLATE REPLACEMENT The shave plate is subject to wear. It should be checked periodically.
SECTION 10. OFF-SEASON WARNING: STORAGE Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, where clothesfuel dryer, or other gas appliance. • Clean snow thrower thoroughly. • Follow "Storage" instructions tound in the separate Engine Operator's storage properly is important to prevent problems next season. Manual. Preparing the engine for • Store in a clean, dry area.
Models 140 150 E150 E151 RE_ NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PART NO. 710-1270 710-0487 712-0324 720-0276 725-0157 746-0883 747-0946 749-0705 736-0451 I DESCRIPTION Screw--Oval C-Sink L Bolt Carriage Nut Ins1, Lock Knob_Handle Tie Cable Body--Lever Control Handle Ass'y. Control Handle--Upper :Washer Saddle _TY.
Models 140 thru E173 1@ 16
Models _! ! 1 2 3 4 5 140 thru E173 PART NO. 710-0167 710-0276 710-0323 710-0451 710-0642 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 1710-1005 _710-0773 710-0896 .710-3015 711-0848A 712-0429 712-3010 712-0116 712-3027 720-0284 731-0851A 18 19 20 73!-0915B 731-0921 1731-1033 21 22 23 732-0357A 1736-0108 736-0119 -Re l DESCRIPTION -I BoltbC_iage Bolt- Carriage ii Screw--Pan Head Bolt--Carriage !Screw--Hex Washer Screw--Hex Washer Screw--Hex Screw--Hex Screw--Hex .
Models 140 and E142 / / ® Engine \ i NJ. .... NO 1 684-0056 2 710-0805 3 710-0895 4 710-1268 5 !712-0252 6 712-3010 7 714-0104 8 715-0138 9 720-0201A 10 725-0201 11 725-1425 12 726-0100 13 731-0702 14 731-1133A 15 736-0119 _ DESC_RIPTION [Dash--21" _Screw--Hex ! Screw--Hex Tap :Screw--Hex Tap Nut Hex Nut--Hex 1Pin---Cotter ',Pin Roll Knob_Chute Crank Key--Ignition Switch--Key Nut Push 'Shroud Plug Washer Lock .... i QTY. " 1 - 4 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 4 REF. NO.
Models REF. L NO.. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 150, E150, E173 PART NO 710-0805 710-1005 710-1003 710-1268 712-0252 712-3010 714-0104 714-0507 715-0138 720-0201A 725-0201 725-1425 726-0100 i ____ DESCRI _P_TION _crew-Hex Screw-Hex Washer Screw-Hex Screw-Hex Nut-Jam iNul-Hex Hairpin Pin-Cotter Pin Roll Knob Key-Ignition Sw teh _Cap-Push Shroud-Black 1. 173!-1087 T _QTY. 4 1 1 12 1 6 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 REF. NO.
Models E151, E172, / / // // / C REF. NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 PART 784-5572 NO 710-0805 710-1005 710-1003 710-1268 712-3010 714-0104 714-0507 715-0138 720-0201A 725-0201 725-1341B 725-1346 725-1347 i Dash DESCRIPTION ',Screw--Hex Screw_ex Screw--Hex Scraw--Hex Nut--Hex Hairpin Pin.otter Pin--Roll Knob Key--Ignition Key--Ignition Nut--Ignition Cover.lgnit!on Cap Washer with Logo Switch Switch .... Q .... 4 1 2 8 1 1 REF. " PART NO.
Models 140, E142 / Tightening Torque: 150-130 in. Ibs. /I I/ REF.I NO. " ! PAre NO i / DESCRIPTION 1 2 _7"10-0i-57 i710-0805 ..... _Screw--Hex |Screw--Hex Cap Cap 3 4 5 1710-0896 !726-0205 !736-0242 IScrew--Washer iClamp_Hose 'Washer--Bell 6 7 8 750-0589 750-0716 1751-0352 Spacer Spacer iTank--Fuel QTY. 1 4 2 2 5 4 1 1 REF. NO.
Model150 I I Tightening Torque; 160-300 in. Ibs. ® NO. 1 NO. 705-5139 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1710-0157 710-0289 710-0896 710-3025 726-0205 736-0119 736-0242 :736-0329 .....
Models E150, E151, E152, E172, E173 Tightening j_ Torque: 150-300 in. Ibe. F" : REF. NO, 1 PART NO 629"0236 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 705-5139 710-0157 710-028g 710-0896 710-1003 !710-3025 =726-0152 1726-0205 ._it [ ao-o119 DESCRIPTION Cord - Extension 110V3M 2 Prong Bracket - Support Fuel Tank i Screw. Hex Cap Screw - Hex Screw - Washer Screw - Hex IScrew - Hex Cap ' Clamp - Mounting Clamp - Hose Washer- Lock REF. NO. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 QTY.
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: M4c,,NEs )[( For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America, its possessions and territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
