Safety ,, Set-Up ,, Operation ,, Adjustments ,, Maintenance ,, Troubleshooting ,, Parts Lists ,, Warranty A OF A O ingle-Sta!e now Thrower AL Model Model Model Model Model 230, 240, 250, 260, 261, $230 S240 S250 S260 S261 iMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor grass-coveredland unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower, it will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Safety Labels ...................................................... Safe Operation Practices ................................... Set Up & Adjustment .......................................... Know Your Snow Thrower .................................. 3 4 6 7 Adjustments & Maintenance ................
i i l_I ii_ _ i _iii _! i _ _ii_ ii WARNING • NEVERPUT HANDiN CHUTE.CAN AMPUTATEHANDSAND FINGERS. • STOPENGINEANDAUGERBEFOREUSING CLEAN-OUT TOOLORSTICK. This symbol points out importantsafety instructionswhich, if not followed,could endangerthe personal safety and/or property of yourselfand others. Read and followall instructionsin this manual beforeattemptingto operate this machine. Failure to complywith these instructionsmay result in personalinjury.When you see this symbol.
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Operation Maintenance 1. Do not put handsor feet near rotatingparts, inthe auger/impellerhousingor chute assembly.Contactwiththe rotating partscan amputatehandsand feet. 2. The auger/impellercontrol leveris a safetydevice.Never bypassits operation.Doing so makesthe machineunsafe and may causepersonalinjury. 3. The control leversmustoperateeasily in bothdirections and automaticallyreturnto the disengagedpositionwhen released. & Storage 1. Nevertamper withsafetydevices.
Contents of Carton Cartoncontentsare listedbelowwith part numbersin parentheses, 1. TwoignitionKeys(725-0201) 2, 2,6 oz Bottleof 2 CycleOil (737-04037) 3, ExtensionCord(if soequipped)(629-0236) __IL wire and groundit against the engineto ARNING: Disconnectthe spark plug preventunintended starting. Positioning the Upper Handle 1. Removepackingmaterial,if present. 2.
AugerControlHandle_ ElectricStarter Button (if equipped) Figure4A YourSnOw FuelCap Primer Spark PlugAccess ChuteAssembl IMPORTANT: This unit runs on a mixture of gasoline and oil. Do NOT / ShavePlate operate the snow thrower without first / Auger reading !,heengines operator s manual for instructions regarding proper fuel and engine oil. Figure 4 IMPORTANT:This unit runson a mixtureof gasoline and oil.
I Before Starti ng Electric _ WARNING:Before startingthe _ WARNING:The electric starter must engine,read, understand, andon follow all instructionsand warnings the machine and in this manual, ALL be used withreceptacle a properly at grounded three-prong all times to avoid the possibilityof electric shock. 1. Thespark plug wirewas disconnectedfor safety. Attachsparkplug wireto sparkplug beforestarting, i Follow all instructionscarefully prior to operatingthe electric starter.
7. As enginewarmsup and beginsto operateevenly, rotatechoke leverslowlyto the 1/2 Chokeposition. Whenthe enginebeginsto run smoothly,movethe choketo the OFFposition.If enginefalters, return to FULLchoke,then slowlymove to 1/2 thenOFF position. Operating The pitchof the chute assemblycontrolsthe angleat whichthe snow isthrown. 1. Loosenthe star knobfoundon the left sideof the chuteassemblyand pivotthe upper chute upwardor downward to the desiredpitch. Retightenthe star knobbeforeoperating the snowthrower.
Shave Plate 1. Tocheckthe adjustmentof the shaveplate,placethe uniton a levelsurface.The wheels,shaveplateand augersshouldall contact levelsurface.Notethat if the shaveplateis adjustedtoo high,snowmay blowunder the housing.If the shaveplatewearsout excessively, or the unit doesnot self-propel,the shaveplatemay be too lowand needsto be adjusted. NOTE:On newunits or units with a newshaveplate installed,the augersmay be slightlyoff theground. 2. Toadjust,tip the snowthrowerback sothat it rests on the handle.
Replacing A Belt or inspecting,disengage the control ARNING:Beforeservicing,repairing, bail and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Removethebeltcoverbyremovingfivehexscrews.See Figure9. Thensimplypullthebeltoff bygraspingitfromthe bottomoftheaugerpulleyandpullingoff. Onceyou remove thebeltfromthepulleys,youcanpushdownonthe idler pulleyto releasethebeltfromunderthebeltkeeper.
Observethe following,whenpreparingyour snow throwerfor off-seasonstorage: • Drainfuel intoan approvedcontaineroutdoors,away from anyopen flame.Allowengine to cool. Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,pipesand other sources of ignitionpriorto drainingfuel. Fuelleft in engine duringwarmweatherdeterioratesand willcause seriousstartingproblems. If unitis to be storedover30 days,preparefor storageas instructedin the separateenginemanual packedwithyour unit.
Problem Fnh n_f_ _ m _ Cause I " " "!" "_" Remedy ChOkenot inON position: MoveChoketo ON post on Spark plugwiredisconnected. 21 Connectwire to spark plug. Fue!tank emptyor stale fuel. &Fill tank with clean,freShgaSeiinel Enginenot primed. Primeengineas instructedin Ope[atingY°U[Sniw Th[°_ei 5 FaultySparkplug 5; & Blockedfuel linei Safetykey notin ignition0n 8. Fue Shut-offva ve c osed. (f Engine runs erratic Clean,adjust gap,or replace: 6.
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iVlodels/iVlodeles REF NO. PART NO. N ° DE REF N ° DE PIECE 230-260 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 629-0236 710-0627 710-1003 710-3025 Cord-Extension 110V3M 2 Prong Hex L-Bolt 5/16-24 x .75 Gr. 5 Corde Boulon Hex Wash Screw-Hex Vis taraudee nO. 10 x 0,62 po de Ig. Vis & t6te hex 5 6 7 712-04063 725-0157 726-0154 Flange Locknut 5/16-18 Cable Tie Push Mount Tie 8 10 11 12 726-0205 736-0242 747-04150 7511825510 Hose Clamp Cupped Washer .340 ID x .872 OD x .
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REF NO. N ° DE REF PART NO. N ° DE PII_CE DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 1 684-04127 Lower Chute Ass'y (Incl. #5-7 and 10) 2 3 710-04071 710-0451 4 5 6 712-04063 720-0284 731-04388A Carriage Screw 5/16-18 x 1.0 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .75 Flange Locknut 5/16-18 Gr. F, Nylon 7 8 731-04354A 736-0159 Upper Chute Flat Washer .349 ID x .879 OD x .063 9 10 710-04532 720-04072 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.0 Gr. 5 11 13 725-0157 747-04165 14 15 Handle Knob Assembly Chute Handle Ens. de la goulotte inf.
TWO YEAR LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively,"MTD").
