Safety ,, Set-Up ,,Operation ,,Adjustments ,, Maintenance ,,Troubleshooting ,, Parts Lists ,,Warranty
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ingle-Sta!e
now
Thrower
Model 230, $230
Model 240, S240
Model 250, S250
Model 260, S260
Model 261, S261
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester
forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136-0019.
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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
Safety Labels ...................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Set Up & Adjustment .......................................... 6
Know Your Snow Thrower .................................. 7
Operation ............................................................. 8
Contents
Adjustments & Maintenance ........................... 10
Off-Season Storage .......................................... 12
Trouble Shooting .............................................. 13
illustrated Parts Lists ....................................... 14
Warranty ............................................................ 18
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING
YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,
please locatethe modelplate onthe equipmentand copythe
the modelnumberandthe serial number tothe sample model
plate providedto theright.Youcan locatethe modelplate by
standing atthe operatingposition andlooking downatthe
frame.
Model Number Serial Number
Num#ro de mod#le Num#ro de s#rier
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
MTD LLC
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
MTD PRODUCTSLIMITED
KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1
USA-www.mtdproducts.com 1-800=800-7310
CAN=www.mtdcanada.com 1=800=668=1238
Customer Support
Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased,
without first contacting Customer Support.
Ifyou havedifficultyassembling this productor haveany questionsregardingthecontrols, operationor maintenanceof this unit,
youcan seek helpfrom the experts. Choose fromtheoptions below:
1.Visit www.mtdcanada.cafor manyusefulsuggestions,click on CustomerSupportbutton.
2. Calla CustomerSupport Representative:ForUS Customers: 1-330-220-4MTD (4683)or 1-800-800-7310
ForCanadianCustomers" 1-800-668-1238
3. The enginemanufactureris responsiblefor all enigne-relatedissueswith regardsto performance, power-rating,specifica-
tions,warrantyandservice. Pleaserefer tothe engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator'sManual, packedseparatelywith
your unit,for more information.
Please haveyour unit'smodelnumber and serial number readywhenyou call. See previoussection to locate this information.
Youwill beasked to enterthe serial number in orderto processyour call.
2
FORTURNING,
NOTLiFTiNG
WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
out importantsafety
instructionswhich,if
notfollowed,could
endangerthepersonal
safetyand/or property
of yourselfand others.
Readand followall
instructionsinthis
manualbeforeat-
temptingto operate
this machine.Failure
to complywith these
instructionsmay result
in personalinjury.When
youseethis symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
ofthis power machine
to persons who read,
understand
and follow thewarnings
and instructions
in this manual
and onthe machine.
3
WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
outimportantsafety
instructionswhich,
ifnotfollowed, could
endangerthe per-
sonalsafetyand/or
propertyofyourself
andothers.Readand
followallinstructions
inthismanualbefore
attemptingto operate
thismachine.Failure
i to complywith these
instructionsmay
; resultin personal
injury.Whenyou see
this symbol, HEED
iTS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
of this powermachine
to personswho read,
understand
I andfollow thewarnings
and instructions
inthis manual
and onthe machine.
WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of itsconstituents,andcertain vehiclecompo-
nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancer and
birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: This machinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto thesafeoperation practicesinthis
manual.As with anytype of powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operatorcan
result inseriousinjury.This machine iscapable of amputatinghands andfeet andthrowingobjects.
Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injuryordeath.
Training
1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe
machineandin themanual(s)beforeattemptingto
assembleandoperate.Keepthismanualinasafe placefor
futureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacement
parts.
2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.
Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis
machine.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand
understandtheinstructionsandsafeoperationpractices
inthismanualandonthemachineandbetrainedand
supervisedbyan adult.
4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
5. Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Plan
yoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof material
towardroads,bystandersandthe like.
6. Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenatleast75feet
fromthe machinewhileit isin operation.Stopmachineif
anyoneentersthe area.
7. Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingor falling,especially
whenoperatinginreverse.
Preparation
1. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto be
used.Removealldoormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,
wiresandotherforeignobjects,whichcouldbetripped
overor thrownbythe auger/impeller.
2. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldsduring
operationand whileperforminganadjustmentor repair
toprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan
causeseriousinjurytothe eyes.
3. Donotoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergar-
ments.Donotwearjewelry,longscarvesor otherloose
clothing,whichcould becomeentangledin movingparts.
Wearfootwearwhichwill improvefootingonslippery
surfaces.
4. Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacle
forall unitswithelectric startengines.
5. Adjustcollectorhousingheighttocleargravelorcrushed
rocksurfaces.
6. Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingthe engine.
7. Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis
running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe
operator'smanual.
8. Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperature
beforestartingtoclearsnow.
Safe Handling of Gasoline
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecare
in handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthe
vaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhen
gasolineisspilledonyourselfor yourclothes,whichcanignite.
Washyourskin andchangeclothesimmediately.
a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources
ofignition.
c. Neverfuel machineindoors.
d. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhilethe engineis hot
or running.
e. Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefuel-
ing.
f. Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethanY2inch
belowbottomoffiller neckto providespaceforfuel
expansion.
g. Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.
h. Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeitoff theengineandequip-
ment.Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutes
beforestartingtheengine.
i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere
there isan openflame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,
waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).
j. Allowmachinetocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.
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Operation
1. Donot puthandsorfeet nearrotatingparts,inthe
auger/impellerhousingor chuteassembly.Contactwiththe
rotatingpartscanamputatehandsandfeet.
2. The auger/impellercontrolleveris asafetydevice.Never
bypassitsoperation.Doingsomakesthe machineunsafe
andmaycausepersonalinjury.
3. The controlleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirections
andautomaticallyreturntothe disengagedpositionwhen
released.
4. Neveroperatewitha missingor damagedchuteassembly.
Keepall safetydevicesin placeandworking.
5. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in apoorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessand
deadlygas.
6. Donotoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcohol
or drugs.
7. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do
nottouch.
8. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossing
gravelsurfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortraffic.
9. Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperat-
ingonslopes.
10.Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards
windows,walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty
damageor personalinjury causedbyaricochet.
11.Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersand petsor
allow anyonein frontofthe machine.
12.Donotoverloadmachinecapacity byattemptingto clear
snowattoofast ofarate.
13.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light.
Alwaysbesureofyourfootingand keepa firm holdonthe
handles.Walk,neverrun.
14.Disengagepowerto the auger/impellerwhentransportingor
notin use.
15.Neveroperatemachineat hightransportspeedsonslippery
surfaces.Lookdownand behindandusecarewhen
backingup.
16.Ifthemachineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe
engine,disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundit against
the engine.Inspectthoroughlyfordamage.Repairany
damagebeforestartingandoperating.
17.Disengageallcontrolleversandstopenginebeforeyou
leavethe operatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait
untilthe auger/impellercomestoa completestopbefore
uncloggingthe chuteassembly,makinganyadjustments,or
inspections.
18.Neverputyourhandin thedischargeor collectoropenings.
Alwaysusetheclean-outtoolprovidedtounclogthe dis-
chargeopening.Donot unclogchuteassemblywhileengine
isrunning.Shutoffengineandremainbehindhandlesuntil
all movingpartshavestoppedbeforeunclogging.
19.Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe
manufacturer(e.g.wheelweights,tire chains,cabsetc.).
20. Ifsituationsoccurwhich arenotcoveredin thismanual,use
careandgoodjudgment.Callcustomerassistanceforthe
nameof yournearestservicingdealer.
Maintenance & Storage
1. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper
operationregularly.Refertothe maintenanceandadjust-
mentsectionsofthis manual.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengage
allcontrolleversandstopthe engine.Waituntilthe
auger/impellercometo acompletestop.Disconnectthe
sparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkboltsandscrewsfor propertightnessatfrequent
intervalstokeepthe machinein safeworkingcondition.
Also,visuallyinspectmachineforanydamage.
4. Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-speed
theengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafe
operatingspeedoftheengine.
5. Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjectto
wearanddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequently
checkallcomponentsandreplacewithoriginalequipment
manufacturer's(OEM)partsonly."Useof partswhichdo
notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
6. Checkcontrolsperiodicallytoverify theyengageand
disengageproperlyandadjust,if necessary.Referto the
adjustmentsectioninthisoperator'smanualfor instructions.
7. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asneces-
sary.
8. Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,
etc.toprotectthe environment.
9. Priorto storing,runmachineafewminutestoclearsnow
frommachineandpreventfreezeupof auger/impeller.
10.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere
thereisan openflame,sparkor pilotlightsuchas a water
heater,furnace,clothesdryeretc.
11.Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualforproperinstructions
onoff-seasonstorage.
Do not modify engine
Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donot modifyengineinany
way.Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcan leadto arunaway
engineandcauseit tooperateatunsafespeeds.Nevertamper
withfactorysettingofenginegovernor.
Notice regarding Emissions
Engineswhicharecertifiedto complywithCaliforniaandfederal
EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)
arecertifiedtooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,and may
includethefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModifica-
tion(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)ifsoequipped.
Average Useful Life
AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommission
(CPSC)andthe U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),
thisproducthasanAverage UsefulLife ofseven(7)years,or
60hoursof operation.Attheend oftheAverage UsefulLife,
buya newmachineor havethe machineinspectedannuallyby
anauthorizedservicedealertoensurethatall mechanicaland
safetysystemsareworkingproperlyandnotwornexcessively.
Failuretodoso canresultinaccidents,injuriesordeath.
5
WARNING
This symbolpoints
out important safety
instructions,which
if not followed, could
endanger the per-
sonalsafety and/or
property of yourself
and others. Read and
follow all instructions
in this rnanuai before
attempting to operate
this machine. Failure
to complywith these
instructionsmay
result in personal
injury.When you see
this symbol, HEED
IT'S WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
ofthis powermachine
to personswho read,
understand
and followthe warnings
and instructions
in this manual
and onthe machine.
Adjustment
NOTE: This Operator's
Manual coversseveral
models.Snowthrower
featuresvary by
model.Not allfeatures
discussed inthis
manualare applicable
to allsnowthrower
models.
NOTE: All references
i to leftor right sideof
thesnowthrower is
i from the operating
positiononly.
IMPORTANT:
Do not usethe chute
handleto lift the snow
thrower.
Contents of Carton
Cartoncontentsare listedbelowwithpartnumbersin
parentheses,
1. TwoignitionKeys(725-0201)
2, 2,6oz Bottleof2 CycleOil (737-04037)
3, ExtensionCord(if soequipped)(629-0236)
__IL ARNING: Disconnectthe sparkplug
wireand grounditagainst the engineto
preventunintended starting.
Positioning the Upper Handle
1. Removepackingmaterial,if present.
2. Makingsurenottopinchthecableintheprocess,
pivottheupperhandleintotheoperatingpositionas
illustratedinFigure1 untilitclicksintoplace.
Figure 1 3. Tightenthewingknobstosecurethehandleinplace
asin Figure1.
Assembling the Discharge Chute
Forshippingreasons,thesnowthrowerhasbeen
packagedwiththeupperchutepivotedall thewaydown.
Topivotitupward,proceedasfollows:
,
,
Turnthechuteuntilthechuteopeningisfacing
straightahead. Removethewingknobandcarriage
boltfromthelowerchute. SeeFigure2.
Pivottheupperchuteupwardoverthelip onthelower
chutesothatthereisNOgap betweentheupper
chuteandthelowerchute.
3. Resecurewiththe hardwarejust removed.If installed
correctly,yoursnowthrowershouldlooklikeFigure3.
IMPORTANT:Donotusethechutehandleto liftthe
snowthrower.
Figure 2
f
Chute
Figure 3
6
f ",
AugerControl
ElectricStarterButton Srl_
< Key _ .. //
ChuteAssembl FuelCap_ _ YJ/__ """_ Primer
Y__ _/_ _ t_,_/' ,//" SparkPlugAccass
_,,_k,_._/_"J / _ ,., ChuteHandle
, ) IMPORTANT:
_,_I _\ This unit runs on a
mixture of gasoline
/ / ChokeLever'_ and oil. Do NOT
_/_ operatethe snow
ShavePI ) thrower without first
-_ -- reading!,heengines
operator s manual for
Figure 4 instructionsregard-
ing proper fuel and
IMPORTANT:Thisunitrunson a mixtureofgasoline Spark Plug Cover engine oil.
andoil.DoNOToperatethesnowthrowerwithoutfirst Removesparkplugcovertoaccesssparkplug.
readingtheenginesoperator'smanualforinstructions
regardingproperfuelandengineoil. Auger
Whenengaged,theaugersrotationdrawssnowintothe
Choke Lever augerhousingandthrowsitoutthedischargechute.
Activatingchokecontrolclosesthechokeplateon Rubberpaddleson theaugersalsoaidin propellingthe
carburetorandaidsin startingengine.Refertotheengine unitastheycomeincontactwiththe pavement.
manualpackedwith unitformoredetailedinstructions.
Auger Control Handle
Primer
Locatedontheupperhandle,theaugercontrolhandle
Depressingprimerforcesfueldirectlyintoengine's isusedtoengageanddisengagedrivetotheauger.
carburetortoaid incold-weatherstarting.Refertoengine Squeezethecontrolhandleagainsttheupperhandleto
manualpackedwith unitformoredetailedinstructions.
engageauger;releaseittodisengage.
Ignition Key Discharge Chute / Chute Handle
Ignitionkeymustbe present,insertedinkeyswitch,and Rotatethedischargechutetotheleftor rightusingchute
inthe"ON"positionforengineto start.
handle.Pitchofthedischargechutecontrolsangleat
Recoil Starter whichthesnowisthrown.Loosenwingknobonside
Thestarterhandleisusedtomanuallystarttheengine, ofthedischargechutebeforepivotingdischargechute
upwardordownward.Retightentheknoboncedesired
Electric Starter Button (If so equipped) positionhasbeenachieved.
Pressingthe electricstarterbuttonengagesthe
engine'selectricstarterwhenpluggedintoa 120V Shave Plate
powersource Theshaveplatemaintainscontactwithpavementas
thesnowthrowerispropelled,allowingsnowcloseto
Electric Starter Plug (If so equipped)
Requiresuseofa two-prongoutdoorextensioncord pavement'ssurfacetobedischarged.
(packedwiththesnowthrower)anda 120Vpower
source/walloutlet.
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WARNING
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
onthe machineand
in this manual before
operating.
Useextreme care
when handling
gasoline.Gasoline is
extremelyflammable
i and the vapors are
explosive. Neverfuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot orrunning.
Extinguishcigarettes,
; cigars,pipes and
other sourcesof
ignition.
' The electric starter
must be used with a
properly grounded
three=prongrecep-
tacleat alltimes to
avoidthe possibility
of electricshock. Fol-
i lowallinstructions
i carefully priorto
operatingthe electric
starter.
Before Starting
_ ARNING:Beforestartingthe
engine,read, understand,and follow
all instructionsand warnings on the
machine and inthis manual.
1. Thesparkplugwirewasdisconnectedforsafety.
Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplugbeforestarting.
IMPORTANT:Forcompleteanddetailedengine
starting,stoppingand storinginstructions,it isrecom-
mendedthatyoureadtheenginemanualalsoincluded
withthisunit.
Fuel And Oil Mixture
_ ARNING:Useextremecarewhen
handlinggasoline. Gasolineis
extremely flammableand the vapors
are explosive. Neverfuel machine
indoorsor while the engine ishot or
running.Extinguish cigarettes, cigars,
pipesand other sources of ignition.
IMPORTANT:Thisunitrunson a mixtureofgasoline
andoil. DoNOToperatethesnowthrowerwithout
firstreadingtheenginesoperator'smanualfordetailed
instructionsregardingproperfuelandengineoil.
DoNOToperatethesnowthrowerwithoutthefuelcap
securelyin placeonthefueltank.
Positioning the Discharge
Chute
1. Loosenthewing f
knobfoundon
theleftsideofthe
dischargechute
andpivotthe upper
chuteupwardor
downwardto the
desiredpitch.
Retightenthe
starknobbefore
operatingthesnow
thrower.
Figure 5
2. Rotatethedischargechutetotheleftor rightusing
thechutehandle.SeeFigure5.
To Start Engine
1. Insertignitionkeyintoslot.
2. Nowfollowtheinstructionsbelowasitpertainsto
yourunit.SeeFigure5forlocationofcontrols.
Electric Starter(if equipped)
_ ARNING:Theelectricstartermust
be used witha properly grounded
three-prong receptacleat all times to
avoid the possibilityof electric shock.
Follow all instructionscarefullypriorto
operating theelectric starter.
1. Theelectricstarterisequippedwitha groundedthree-
wirepowercordandplug,and isdesignedtooperate
on 120voltAChouseholdcurrent.
2. Determinethatyourhousewiringisa three-wire
groundedsystem.Aska licensedelectricianifyouare
notcertain.
3. If your homewiringsystem isnot a three-wire
grounded system, do notusethiselectricstarter
underanyconditions.
4. If your homeelectricalsystemisgrounded, but
a three-holereceptacleisnotavailable,oneshould
beinstalledbya licensedelectricianbeforeusingthe
electricstarter.
5. If youhavea grounded three-prong receptacle,
proceedasfollows.
6. MoveChokeControltothe"Full"position.
7. PushPrimerthree(3)times,makingsuretocover
ventholewhenpushing.
8. Connectpowercordtoswitchboxondashpanel.
Plugtheotherendof powercordintoa three-prong
120-volt,grounded,ACreceptacle.
9. Pushstarterbuttontocrankengine.
10.Whenenginestarts,releasestarterbutton,andmove
chokegraduallyto 1/2Chokeuntiltheengineruns
smoothly.NextmoveChoketoOFRIf enginefalters,
movechokeimmediatelytoFULLandthengradually
to1/2thento OFF.
11.Disconnectthepowercord.Always unplug from the
outlet first, and then from thesnow thrower.
Recoil Starter
1. Movechokeleverto FULLchokeposition(coldengine
start).
2. If engineiswarm,placechokein OFFpositioninstead
ofFULL.
3. PushPrimerthree(3)times,makingsuretocover
ventholewhenpushing.
4. If engineiswarm,pushprimerbuttononlyonce.
NOTE:Alwayscoverventholein primerbuttonwhen
pushing.Additionalprimingmaybe necessaryforfirst
startiftemperatureisbelow15degreesFahrenheit.
5. Graspstarterhandleandpullropeoutslowly,untilit
pullsslightlyharder.Letroperewindslowly.
6. Pullstarterhandlerapidly.Donotallowhandleto snap
back.Allowitto rewindslowlywhilekeepinga firm
holdonthestarterhandle.
8
7. Asenginewarmsupand beginstooperateevenly,
rotatechokeleverslowlytothe 1/2Chokeposition.
Whentheenginebeginstorunsmoothly,movethe
choketo theOFFposition.Ifenginefalters,return
to FULLchoke,thenslowlymoveto1/2thenOFF
position.
To Stop Engine
1. Tostopengine,turnignitionkeycounter-clockwise.
Disconnectthesparkplugwirefromthesparkplug
to preventaccidentalstartingwhileequipmentis
unattended.
Tohelp preventpossiblefreeze-upofstarter,
proceedas follows:
1. Runengineforafew minutesbeforestoppingtohelp
dryoff anymoistureon theengine.
2. ElectricStarter:Connectpowercordtoswitchbox
on engine,thento 120voltACreceptacle.Withthe
enginerunning,pushstarterbuttonandspinthe
starterforseveralseconds.Theunusualsoundmade
byspinningthestarterwillnotharmengineorstarter.
Disconnectthepowercordfromreceptaclefirst,and
thenfromswitchbox.
.
RecoilStarter:Withenginerunning,pullstarterrope
witha rapid,continuousfullarmstrokethreeorfour
times.Pullingthestarterropewillproducea loud
clatteringsound,whichisnotharmfultotheengineor
starter.
4. Wipeall snowand moisturefromthecarburetorcover
in theareaof thecontrollevers.Also,movecontrol
leversbackandforthseveraltimes.Leavechoke
controlintheFULLchokeposition.
5. Removeignitionkeyanddisconnectsparkplugwireto
preventaccidentalstarting.
Operating the Snow Thrower
Thepitchofthechuteassemblycontrolstheangleat
whichthesnowisthrown.
1. Loosenthestarknobfoundon theleftsideof the
chuteassemblyand
pivottheupperchute
upwardor downward
tothedesiredpitch.
Retightenthestar
knobbeforeoperating
thesnowthrower.
. Positionthechute
assemblyopening Figure 6
byusingtheChute
Handletothrowthesnowin thedesireddirection.
SeeinsetFigure6.
Clearing Snow
_ ARNING:Neveroperatethesnow
thrower with bystandersin front of or
nearthe dischargechuteopening.
1. Engagetheaugerbysqueezingtheaugercontrol
handleagainsttheupperhandle.SeeFigure5.
2. Liftup slightlyonthehandletoallowtherubber
paddlesontheaugertocontactthepavementand
propelthesnowthrowerforward.Pushingdownward
onthehandlewillraisetheaugersoff theground
andstopforwardmotion.
3. Dischargesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.
Slightlyoverlapeachpreviouslyclearedpath.
NOTE:Excessiveupwardpressureon thehandlewill
resultinprematurewearontherubberaugerblades
whichwouldnotbecoveredbywarranty.
Operating Tips
1. Runtheenginefora fewminutesbeforestoppingto
helpdryanymoistureontheengine.
2. Cleanthesnowthrowerthoroughlyaftereachuse.
__i= ARNING:Muffler,engineand
surroundingareasbecome hot and
cancausea burn.Becarefuland do
nottouch when hot.
WARNING
Muffler'engineand
surroundingareas
become hot
can cause a burn,
Do not touch;
Neveroperate the
snow thrower with
bystanders in front of
or near the discharge
chute opening,
NOTE: Excessive
upward pressure on
the handlewill result
in premature wear
on the rubber auger
blades which would
not be covered by
warranty.
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Shave PJate
1. Tochecktheadjustmentoftheshaveplate,placethe
uniton a levelsurface.Thewheels,shaveplateand
augersshouldallcontactlevelsurface.Notethatifthe
shaveplateisadjustedtoohigh,snowmayblowunder
thehousing,iftheshavepJatewearsoutexcessively,
ortheunitdoesnotself-propeJ,theshaveplatemay
betoolowand needstobeadjusted.
NOTE:On newunitsorunitswitha newshaveplate
installed,theaugersmaybeslightlyoff theground.
WARNING
i Disconnectthe
spark plug wire
and ground itagainst
the engine to prevent
i unintended starting.
NEVERattempt to
make any adjust-
ments while
the engine is run-
i ning, except where
specified in
the operator's
manual.
Before servicing,
_repairing, or inspect-
ing,disengage the
control bail and
stop engine. Wait
until all moving
parts havecome to a
complete stop.
Figure 7
2. Toadjust,tipthesnowthrowerbacksothat itrests
onthehandle.Loosenthelocknutsandboltswhich
securetheshaveplatetothehousing.See Figure7.
Movetheshaveplatetodesiredpositionand retighten
thenutsandboltssecurely.
Replacing Shave Plate
Theshaveplateisattachedtothebottomof theauger
housingandis subjecttowear.It shouldbechecked
periodically.Therearetwo wearingedgesandtheshave
platecanbereversed.RefertoFigure7.
1. Removethecarriageboltsand hexlocknutswhich
attachittothesnowthrowerhousing.
2. installnewshaveplate,makingsuretheheadsofthe
carriageboltsareonthe insideofthehousing.
3. Adjusttheshaveplateaccordingtoinstructions
above.Tightenthenutssecurelybeforeoperatingthe
snowthrower.
NOTE:Forinformationregardingthepriceandavailability
ofShavePlateKitrefertocustomersupportonpage2.
Figure 8
__ ARNING:Disconnectthe spark plug
wire and grounditagainst the engine
to preventunintended starting.
_ ARNING:NEVERattempt to make
any adjustmentswhile the engineis
running, except wherespecified in the
operator's manual.
Control CabJe
Asa resultofboththecontrolcableandthedrivebelt
stretchingduetowear,periodicadjustmentsmaybe
necessary.
If theaugerseemsto hesitatewhenrotatingwhilethe
enginemaintainsa constantspeed,an adjustmentis
necessary.Proceedasfollows:
Theupperholeinthecontrolhandleprovidesforan
adjustmentincabletension.Toadjust,disconnectthe
endofcontrolcablefromthebottomholeinthecontrol
handleand reinsertit intheupperhole.Insertthecable
fromtheoutsideas shownin Figure8.Testthe snow
throwerto seeif thereisa noticeabledifference.
Carburetor
,__ WARNING:If any adjustments needto
be madeto the enginewhile the engine
isrunning(e.g. carburetor), keep
clear of all moving parts.Becareful of
muffler, engine and other surrounding
heatedsurfaces.
1. Refertotheseparateenginemanual,packedwith
yourunit,forcarburetoradjustmentinformation.
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Replacing Belt
_ ARNING:Beforeservicing,repairing,
or inspecting,disengagethe control
bail and stop engine.Wait until all
moving partshavecome to a complete
stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and
ground itagainst the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
Removethebeltcoverbyremovingfivehexscrews.See
Figure9. Thensimplypullthebeltoffbygraspingitfromthe
bottomoftheaugerpulleyandpullingoff. Onceyouremove
thebeltfromthepulleys,youcanpushdownontheidler
pulleytoreleasethebeltfromunderthebeltkeeper.
Toreplacethebeltfollowtheseinstructionsandreferto
Figure10:
1. Pushdownon theIdlerpulley.
2. Putbelton topoftheaugerpulley,underbeltkeeper.
3. Threadbeltaroundenginepulley.
4. Pushbeltoverbottomofaugerpulley.
Reinstallthebeltcoverremovedearlier.
Engine
1. Refertotheseparateenginemanualforall engine
maintenanceprocedures.
2. Checkengineandsnowthrowerfrequentlyforloose
hardware,andtightenasneeded.
Lubrication
Lubricatepivotpointsonthecontrolhandleandthe
extensionspringattheendofthecontrolcable witha
lightoilonceeveryseasonandbeforestorageofthe
snowthrowerattheendoftheseason.
Replacing Auger Paddles
Thesnowthrowerauger'srubberpaddlesaresubjectto
wearandshouldbe replacedifanysignsofexcessive
wearispresent.
IMPORTANT:DoNOTallowtheauger'srubberpaddles
toweartothe pointwhereportionsofthemetalauger
itselfcancomeincontactwiththepavement.Doingso
canresultinseriousdamagetoyoursnowthrower.
NOTE:Forinformationregardingthepriceandavailability
ofAugerKitrefertocustomersupporton page2.
Tochangetherubberpaddles,proceedasfollows:
1. Removetheexistingrubberpaddlesbyunscrewingthe
self-tappingscrewswhichsecurethemtotheauger.
SeeFigure11.
2. Securethereplacementrubberpaddlestotheauger
usingthehardwareremovedearlier.
Belt Keeper
To remove,pullbelt off here
Figure 9
J
Figure 10
f
\ \,
_..L J
Figure 11
11
iustments
WARNING
Before servicing;
repairing, or inspecting,
disengage the control
stopengine:
lall moving
parts havecome to a
complete stop. Distort'
nect spark plugwi e
and ground itagainst
the engine to prevent
unintendedstarting:
iMPORTANT:
Do.oTallow
augeCs rubber
paddles to wear
to the point where
portions of the metal
auger itself can come
in contact with the
pavementloo ngso
result inserious
damage to your snow
thrower.
WARNING
Never store snow
i thrower with fuel
in tank indoorsor
in poorly ventilated
areas, where fuel
fumes may reach an
open flame, spark
or pilot light as ona
furnace, water heater,
clothes dryer or gas
appliance.
i Drainfuel intoan
' approved container
outdoors,awayfrom
any open flame. Be
certain engine is
i cool. Do not smoke.
i Fuel left in engine
i during warm weather
deteriorates and
will cause serious
starting problems.
Do not drain
carburetor if using
fuel stabilizer.
i Never use engine or
carburetor cleaning
products inthe fuel
tank or permanent
damage may occur.
Observethefollowing,whenpreparingyoursnow
throwerforoff-seasonstorage:
• Drainfuelintoanapprovedcontaineroutdoors,away
fromanyopenflame.Allowenginetocool.Extin-
guishcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources
ofignitionpriortodrainingfuel. Fuelleft inengine
duringwarmweatherdeterioratesandwillcause
seriousstartingproblems.
If unitis tobestoredover30 days,preparefor
storageasinstructedinthe separateenginemanual
packedwithyourunit.
Runengineuntilfueltankis emptyandenginestops
duetolackoffuel.
Removegasolinefromcarburetorandfueltankto
preventgumdepositsfromformingon theseparts
andcausingpossiblemalfunctionofengine.
Draincarburetorbypressingupwardon bowldrain,
locatedbelowthecarburetorcover.
• Fuelstabilizers,suchasSTA-BIL®,arean accept-
ablealternativein minimizingtheformationoffuel
gumdepositsduringstorage.Donotdraincarburetor
ifusinga fuelstabilizer.
• Wipeequipmentwithanoiled ragto preventrust.
• Removesparkplugandpouroneounceofengine
oilthroughsparkplugholeintocylinder.Coverspark
plugholewithrag.Crankengineseveraltimesto
distributeoil.Replacesparkplug.
• Followthelubricationrecommendationsfoundinthe
MaintenanceSection.
Alwaysstorethe snowthrowerina clean,dryarea.
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Problem Cause Remedy
Fnrl n_.f_ .£f_ I 1: Choken0t'inONpositionl 1: M0veChoketoONpostion:
! '_- 2. Sparkp!ugwiredisconnected. 2. c0nnectwiretoSparkplug.
&Fue! tankemptyor stalefue!. &Fi!! tankwithclean,freshgaSOlinel
4 Enginen0tPrimed. 41 meengineasinstructedin
OpeiatingYou[sniw ThrOwer
6 B!0#kedfue!
7_ SafetykeYnotinigniti0nonengine: I
I 8: FuelShut-offValveClosed.(If 8.Open fuelshut-offvalve:
Engineruns erratic
1. Unitrunningon CHOKE.
2. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel.
3. Wateror dirtin fuelsystem.
4. Carburetoroutofadjustment.
1. Movechokeleverto OFFposition.
2. Cleanfuelline;filltankwithclean,
freshgasoline.
3. Drainfueltank.Refillwith
freshfuel.
4. ContactServiceCenter.
Engne overheats 1. Carburetornotadjustedproperly. 1. ContactServiceCenter.
.
Excessive 1. Loosepartsor damagedauger. 1. Stopengineimmediatelyand
Vibration disconnectsparkplugwire.Tighten
all boltsand nuts.Ifvibration
continues,haveunitservicedbya
ServiceCenter.
Lossof power 1, Sparkplugwireloose. 1. Connectandtightensparkplug
wire
2. Gascapventholeplugged. 2, Removeiceandsnowfromgas
cap.Becertainventholeisclear
• 3. Exhaustportplugged. . 3, ContactServiceCenter.
Unit fails 1. Drivecontrolcablein needof adjust- 1. Adjustdrivecontrolcable.Referto
to propelitself merit. "Adjustments".
2. Drivebeltlooseordamaged. 2. Replacedrivebelt.
Unit fais 1, Chuteassembyclogged. 1. Stopengineimmediatelyand
to dscharge snow disconnectsparkplugwire.Clean
chuteassemblyandinsideof
augerhousingwithclean-outtool
ora stick.
2. Foreignobjectlodgedinauger. 2, Stopengineimmediatelyand
disconnectsparkplugwire.
Removeobjectfromauger.
3. Augerbeltlooseor damaged. 3, RefertoMaintenancesection.
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NOTEi ThiSsection
addressesminor
service issues: For
further details,contact
customerassistancel
ii i _iI_ ii
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Models/Modeles 230-260
DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
REF
NO.
N° DE
REF
1
2
3
*4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
"16
17
"18
19
2O
21
22
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25
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31
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36
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41
42
43
44
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46
47
48
* 49
* 50
"51
* 52
PART
NO.
N° DE
PIECE
629-0236
710-0627
710-1003
710-0805
710-3025
712-04063
725-0157
726-0154
726-0205
736-0119
736-0242
747-04150
7511825510
751-0535
751-10023
751-10487
754-0367
754-0101A
756-0416B
756-04243
756-04232
790-00225
734-04070
684-04253
710-0106
710-0642
710-0653
710-0896
710-1005
710-3008
712-04064
726-0299
732-0357A
736-0176
790-00249
736-0329
741-04188A
684-04168
748-0234
712-0896
750-04571
790-00238A
790-00045A
756-0625
735-04033
735-04032
684-04252
7510009636
7512B1476
738-0924A
684-04227
750-04757
750-04758
750-0589
750-0716A
Cord-Extension 110V3M 2 Prong
Hex L-Bolt 5/16-24 x .75 Gr. 5
Hex Wash B-Tapp Scr #10 x .62" Lg.
Screw-Hex Cap 5/16-18 x 1.5 Gr. 5
Screw-Hex Cap 5/16-18 x .625 Gr. 5
Flange Locknut 5/16-18 Gr. F, Nylon
Cable Tie
Push Mount Tie
Hose Clamp
Lockwasher 5/16
Cupped Washer .340 ID x .872 OD x .06
Gas Tank Support Wire
Choke Lever Knob
Fuel Line
Fuel Tank 2 Quart
Cap-Fuel
V-Belt
V-Belt 1/2 x 35.0" Lg.
Pulley Half .625 ID x 2.25 OD
Pulley
V-Pulley 1/2 x 6,0" OD
2-cycle Mounting Bracket
Wheel, 7 x 1.50 dia. Lug
Auger Assembly
Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 1.25 Gr. 5
Thd Forming Scr. 1/4-20 x .75 Lg.
Hex Wash HD Tapp Scr 1/4-20 x .375
Hex B-Tap Scr 1/4-28 x .25" Lg
Hex Tap Scr. 1/4-14 x .5" Lg.
Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x .75" Lg. Gr. 5
Flange Locknut 1/4-20 Gr. F, Nylon
Push Cap x 1/2" Rod
Extension Spring .33 OD x 1.12 Lg.
Flat Washer .25 ID x .93 OD x .125
Bearing Cup
L-Wash 1/4 ID
Ball Bearing .625 x 37 x 12.63
Idler Pulley (1/4" hole)
Shoulder Spacer .25 Thk.
Hex Ins Jam L-Nut 1/4-28
Shoulder Spacer
Idler Bracket
Belt Cover
Cable Guide Roller
Rubber Paddle
Rubber Spiral-Crescent
Auger Ass'y 21" w/Solid Shaft
(w/o rubber paddels)
Recoil Handle, Mitten
Primer
Hex Shld.Scr.1/4-28 x .375
Auger Assembly Housing
Auger Spacer LH
Auger Spacer RH
Spacer .325 ID x .625 OD x .88
Spacer .630 x .88 x .747
Corde
Boulon hex 5/16-24 x 0,75 Qual. 5
Vis taraudee nO. 10 x 0,62 po de Ig.
Vis &t6te hex. 5/16-18 x 1,5 Qual. 5
Vis & t6te hex. 5/16-18 x 0,625 Qual. 5
Contre-ecrou & embase 5/16-18 Qual. F, nylon
Attache-c&ble
Tige de poussoir
Collier
Rondelle frein 5/16
Rondelle creuse 0,340 Dt x 0,872 DE x 0,06
Fil de support - reservoir & carburant
Manette du volet de depart
Ligne d'essence
Reservoir de carburant de 2 quarts
Capuchon d'essence
Courroie trapezoidale
Courroie trapezoidale 1/2 x 35,0 po de Ig
Moitie poulie 0,625 DI x 2,25 DE
Poulie
Poulie, 1/2 x 6,0" DE
Support de montage
Roue, 7 x 1,50 diam. Lug
Ensemble de la tariere
Vis & t6te hexagonale 1/4-20 x 1,25 Qual 5
Vis taraudee 1/4-20 x 0,75 Ig.
Vis auto-taraudeuse hexagonale 1/4-20 x 0,375
Vis taraudee a t6te hexagonale 1/4-28 x 0,25
Vis taraudee 1/4-14 x 0,50 po de Ig.
Boulon hex. 5/16-18 x 0,75 po de Ig. Qual. 5
Contre-ecrou a embase 1/4-20 Qual. F, nylon
Ecrou pour tige de 1/2 po
Ressort d'extension 0,33 DE x 1,12 po de Ig
Rondelle plate 0,25 DI x 0,93 DE x 0,125
Roulement a cuvette
Rondelle frein 1/4 Dt
Roulement a billes 0,625 x 37,0 x 12,63
Poulie du tendeur (trou 1/4 po)
Entretoise epaul6e
Contre-ecrou de blocage 1/4-28
Entretoise
Support du tendeur
Couvercle de courroie
Guide du c&ble
Pale en caoutchouc
Spirale en caoutchouc - croissant
Ensemble de la tari@e de 21 po avec arbre solide
(sans pale en caoutchouc)
Poignee du demarreur
Amorgeur
Vis a epaulement 1/4-28 x 0,375
Logement de la tariere
Entretoise de la tariere - gauche
Entretoise de la tariere - droite
Entretoise 0,325 DI x 0,625 DE x 0,88
Entretoise 0,630 Dt x 0,88 DE x 0,747
* 98 cc Tec. only/98 cc Tec. seulement 31A-2501
** 139 cc Tec. only/139 cc Tec. seulement 6,26,07
NOTE:Snowthrowerfeatures/componentsvarybymodel.NOTall partslistedaboveandpicturedontheprevious
pageare standardequipment.
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i
Illustrated
Parts/
Pi ces
Oel:aClleS
!
Forparts and/or
accessories refer to
customer support on
page 2.
Adressez-vous au
,,Service apr_s-vente_>
la page2 pource qui
;oncerne les pi_ces
et/ou accessoires.
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REF PART
NO. NO.
N°DE N°DE
REF PIECE
1 684-04127
2 710-04071
3 710-0451
4 712-04063
5 720-0284
6 731-04388A
7 731-04354B
8 736-0159
9 710-04532
11 725-0157
13 747-04165
14 749-1092A
15 684-04144
684-04042
16 710-04187
17 710-04669
18 710-1882
19 712-0252
20 725-2018
21 736-0225
22 736-0400
24 736-0362
25 710-0134
27 712-04064
28 731-1033
29 736-0176
30 746-04237
31 749-04114
32 725-0201
33 731-1133C
34 731-04127
35 731-04353
36 731-04886
37 732-04111
DESCRiPTiON
Lower Chute Ass'y (Incl. #5-7 and 10)
Carriage Screw 5/16-18 x 1.0
Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .75
Flange Locknut 5/16-18 Gr. F, Nylon
Handle Knob Assembly
Chute Handle
Upper Chute
Flat Washer .349 ID x .879 OD x .063
Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.0 Gr. 5
Cable Tie
Gull Wing Bail
Upper Handle
Shroud Ass'y (98 cc)
Shroud Ass'y (139 cc)
Hi-Lo Screw 1/4-15 x .50
Hex Wash B-Tapp Scr #10 x .62" Lg.
Hex Scr. 5/16-18 x 1.50 Gr. 5
Hex Nut 5/8-32 x .12 Special
Key Switch-Electric Start
L-Washer Internal
Flat Washer .218" ID x .62" OD
Flat Washer .22 ID x 1.25
Carriage Bolt 1/4-20 x .62
Hex L-Flanged Nut 1/4-20 Gr. F Nylon
Shave Plate
Flat Washer .25 ID x .93 OD x .125
Control Cable
Lower Handle
Ignition Key
Spark Plug Cover
Lower Chute 5" Dia
Ring-Lower Chute
Chute Adapter 5" Dia
Chute Adjustment Spring
DESCRiPTiON
Ens. de la goulotte inf. comp. les nos. 5-7 et 10
Vis ordinaire 5/16-18 x 1,0
Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 0,75
Contre-ecrou a embase 5/16-18 Qual. F, nylon
Bouton
Poignee - goulotte d'ejection
Goulotte superieur
Rondelle plate 0,349 DI x 0,879 DE x 0,063
Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 2,0 Qual. 5
Attache-c&ble
Etier de suspension
Guidon superieur
Capot (98 cc)
Capot (139 cc)
Vis 1/4-15 x 0,50
Vis taraudee no. 10 x 0,62 po de Ig.
Vis hexagonal 5/16-18 x 1,50 Qual. 5
Ecrou a.six pans 5/8-32 x 0,12 speciale
Contacteur d'allumage - demarreur electrique
Rondelle frein interne
Rondelle plate 0,218" DI x 0,62" DE
Rondelle plate 0,22 DI x 1,25
Boulon ordinaire 1/4-20 x 0,62
Contre-ecrou a embase 1/4-20 Qual. F nylon
Grattoir
Rondelle plate 0,25 DI x 0,93 DE x 0,125
C&ble de la commande
Guidon inferieur
Clavette
Couvercle de la bougie
Goulotte d'ejection inferieur dia. 5 po
Bague - goulotte d'ejection inferieur
Adaptateur de la goulotte 5 po de dia.
Ressort d'ajustement - goulotte d'ejection
31A-2502
6.27.07
For parts and/or
accessories refer to
customer support on
page 2.
Adressez-vous au
_Service apr_s-vente_,
la page2 pource qui
concerne les pi_ces
et/ou accessoires.
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Failureto comply
with suggested
maintenance
andlubrication
specificationswill
void warranty.
TWO YEAR LiMiTED WARRANTY
The limited warrantysetforth belowis given by MTD LLCwith respectto new merchandisepurchasedandused in the United
Statesand/or its territoriesand possessions,and by MTDProducts Limitedwithrespect to newmerchandise purchasedand
usedin Canadaand/or itsterritories and possessions (eitherentity respectively,"MTD").
MTDwarrantsthis product (excluding its normalwear parts as described below)against defects inmaterialand workman-
shipfor a periodof two (2) yearscommencingon the date oforiginal purchase andwill,at its option, repairor replace, free
ofcharge, any partfound to be defective inmaterialsor workmanship.This limited warrantyshall onlyapply if thisproduct
has beenoperatedand maintained inaccordance withthe Operator's Manualfurnished with the product,and hasnot been
subjectto misuse,abuse, commercialuse, neglect, accident, impropermaintenance,alteration, vandalism,theft, fire,water,
or damage becauseofother perilor natural disaster. Damageresulting from the installationor use of anypart, accessory
or attachmentnot approved by MTD foruse withthe product(s) coveredby this manualwill voidyourwarranty asto any
resulting damage.
Normalwear partsare warrantedto befree from defects in materialandworkmanship fora period of thirty (30) days from the
dateof purchase. Normalwear parts include, but are notlimited to items such as: batteries,belts, blades,blade adapters,
grass bags,rider deck wheels,seats, snowthrowerskid shoes,friction wheels, shaveplates,augerspiral rubber andtires.
HOWTO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warrantyservice isavailable, WITH PROOFOF PURCHASE,throughyour local authorized
servicedealer. To locatethe dealer inyour area;
In the U,S,A,: Check yourYellowPages,or contact MTD LLCat RO. Box361131,Cleveland,Ohio 44136-0019,or call
1-800-800-7310or
1-330-220-4683 or log on toour Websiteat www.mtdproducts.com.
In Canada: ContactMTD ProductsLimited, Kitchener,ON N2G4J1,or call 1-800-668-1238or log on to ourWebsiteat
www.mtdcanada.com.
This limited warrantydoes not providecoverageinthe following cases:
a. The engineor component parts thereof.These items maycarry a separate manufacturer'swarranty. Refertoapplicable
manufacturer'swarrantyfor terms and conditions.
b. Logsplitter pumps, valves,and cylinders havea separate one-yearwarranty.
c. Routinemaintenance itemssuch as lubricants,filters, bladesharpening,tune-ups, brakeadjustments, clutch adjust-
ments,deck adjustments,and normal deteriorationof the exteriorfinish due to use or exposure.
d. Service completedby someoneother than an authorizedservice dealer.
e. MTDdoesnot extend any warrantyfor productssold or exportedoutside ofthe United Statesand/or Canada, andtheir
respectivepossessions andterritories,except thosesold through MTD'sauthorized channels of export distribution.
f. Replacement partsthat arenot genuine MTD parts.
g. Transportationchargesandservice calls.
h. If Productsareused commercially. (MTD mayseparatelyoffer LimitedCommercialWarrantieson certain select
products. Askyourdealer or retailer for details orcontact MTD Service formore information.)
No impliedwarranty, including any impliedwarranty of merchantability offitness for a particular purpose, ap-
plies after the applicable periodof express written warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other express
warranty, whetherwritten or oral, except as mentioned above, given by any personor entity, including adealer or
retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind IVITD.Duringthe period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy is
repair or replacement of the productas set forth above,
The provisionsas set forth in this warranty providethe sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. MTD shall
not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage including,without limitation, expenses incurred for
substitute or replacement lawn careservices or for rental expenses to temporarily replace awarranted product,
Somejurisdictions do notallow the exclusionor limitationof incidental or consequentialdamages,or limitationson how long
an impliedwarranty lasts,so theabove exclusions or limitations maynot applyto you.
In noevent shall recoveryof any kind begreaterthan the amountof the purchase priceof the product sold.Alteration of
safety features of the productshall void this warranty. Youassume the riskand liability for loss, damage,or injury to you
andyour property and/or to others andtheir property arising out of the misuseor inability to usethe product.
This limited warrantyshall not extend toanyone other than the original purchaseror tothe personfor whom it waspurchased
asa gift.
HOWLOCALLAWSRELATE TO THIS WARRANTY: This limited warrantygives youspecific legal rights, andyou may also
haveother rightsthat vary in different jurisdictions.
IMPORTANT:Owner must presentOriginal Proof of Purchasetoobtain warrantycoverage.
MTDLLC, P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-800-800-7310, 1-330-220-4683
MTDProducts Ltd., P.O. BOX 1386, KITCHENER,ON N2G 4J1; Phone: 1-800-668-1238
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