MTD 260 Series Owner's manual

Safety ,, Set-Up ,,Operation ,,Adjustments ,, Maintenance ,,Troubleshooting ,, Parts Lists ,,Warranty

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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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ForCanadianCustomers:MTDProducts Ltd.,P.O.BOX1386,KiTCHENER,ONTARION2G4J1 05/17/06

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 module 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.

• NEVERPUTHANDiN CHUTE.CAN

AMPUTATEHANDSANDFINGERS.

• STOPENGINEANDAUGERBEFOREUSING

CLEAN-OUTTOOLORSTICK.

i i l_I ii_ _ i _iii_!i _ _ii_ ii

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.

WARNING

Thissymbolpoints

outimportantsafety

instructionswhich,ifnot

followed,could endanger

the personalsafetyand/

i or propertyofyourself

andothers. Readand

followallinstructions

inthis manualbefore

attemptingtooperate

this machine.Failure

to complywiththese

instructionsmay result

in personalinjury.When

youseethis symbol.

i HEED iTS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

i Restrictthe useof

this powermachine

i to personswho read,

understandandfollow

the warningsand

instructionsin this

manualand on

the machine.

WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of itsconstituents,andcertain vehicle compo-

nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancerand

birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.

DANGER: This machinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operationin this

manual.As with anytype of powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operatorcan

result inseriousinjury.This machine iscapable of amputatinghands andfeet andthrowingobjects.

Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultinserious injuryor death.

Training

1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe 1.

machineandin themanual(s)beforeattemptingto

assembleandoperate.Keepthismanualinasafe place

forfutureandregularreferenceandfor ordering

replacementparts. 2.

2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.

Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.

3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis

machine.Children14yearsoldandovershouldread

andunderstandtheoperationinstructionsandsafety 3.

rulesin thismanualandshouldbetrainedand supervised

bya parent.

4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithout

properinstruction.

5. Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Plan 4.

yoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof material

towardroads,bystandersandthe like.

6. Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenatleast75feet 5.

fromthe machinewhileit isin operation.Stopmachineif

anyoneentersthe area. 6.

7. Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingor falling,especially 7.

whenoperatinginreverse.

Preparation

Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto be

used.Removealldoormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,

wiresandotherforeignobjects,whichcouldbetripped over

orthrownbythe auger/impeller.

Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldsduringoperation

andwhile performinganadjustmentorrepairto protectyour

eyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseserious

injurytothe eyes.

Do notoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinterouter

garments.Do notwearjewelry,longscarvesorother

looseclothing,whichcould becomeentangledin moving

parts.Wearfootwearwhich willimprovefootingon

slipperysurfaces.

Useagroundedthree-wireextensioncordandreceptacle

forall unitswithelectric startengines.

Adjustcollectorhousingheighttocleargravelorcrushed

rocksurfaces.

Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingthe engine.

Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis

running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe

operator'smanual.

Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperature

beforestartingtoclearsnow.

Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuse

extremecarein handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely

flammableand thevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonal

injurycanoccurwhengasolineisspilledon yourselfor

yourclothes,whichcanignite.Washyourskin andchange

clothesimmediately.

a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources

ofignition.

c. Neverfuel machineindoors.

d. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhilethe engineis

hotor running.

e. Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbefore

refueling.

f. Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethan

Y2inchbelowbottomoffiller neckto providespace

forfuel expansion.

g. Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.

h. Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeitoff theengineand

equipment.Movemachineto anotherarea.Wait5

minutesbeforestartingthe engine.

i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere

there isan openflame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,

waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).

j. Allowmachinetocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.

Operation

1. Do notput handsor feetnearrotatingparts,inthe

auger/impellerhousingorchuteassembly.Contactwiththe

rotatingpartscanamputatehandsandfeet.

2. Theauger/impellercontrolleverisa safetydevice.Never

bypassits operation.Doingso makesthe machineunsafe

andmaycausepersonalinjury.

3. Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirections

andautomaticallyreturntothe disengagedpositionwhen

released.

4. Neveroperatewitha missingordamagedchuteassembly.

Keepallsafetydevicesin placeandworking.

5. Neverrunanengineindoorsor inapoorlyventilatedarea.

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand

deadlygas.

6. Donotoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcohol

or drugs.

7. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Do

nottouch.

8. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing

gravelsurfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsor traffic.

9. Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhile

operatingonslopes.

10.Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards

windows,walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty

damageor personalinjurycausedbyaricochet.

11.Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersandpetsor

allowanyoneinfront ofthe machine.

12.Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtoclear

snowattoofastof arate.

13.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light.

Alwaysbesureofyourfootingand keepa firmhold onthe

handles.Walk,neverrun.

14.Disengagepowerto theauger/impellerwhentransporting

or not inuse.

15.Neveroperatemachineathightransportspeedsonslippery

surfaces.Lookdownand behindandusecarewhen

backingup.

16.Ifthe machineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stopthe

engine,disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundit against

the engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairany

damagebeforestartingandoperating.

17.Disengageall controlleversandstopenginebeforeyou

leavetheoperatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait

untilthe auger/impellercomestoacompletestopbefore

uncloggingthechuteassembly,makinganyadjustments,or

inspections.

18.Neverput yourhandinthe dischargeorcollectoropenings.

Alwaysusetheclean-outtool providedto unclogthe

dischargeopening.Do notunclogchuteassemblywhile

engineis running.Shutoffengineandremainbehind

handlesuntilallmovingpartshavestoppedbefore

unclogging.

19.Useonlyattachmentsand accessoriesapprovedbythe

manufacturer(e.g.wheelweights,tire chains,cabsetc.).

20. Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis manual,

usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealerorcall

(800) 800-7310for assistanceandthe nameofyournearest

servicingdealer..

Maintenance & Storage

1. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper

operationregularly.Refertothe maintenanceand

adjustmentsectionsofthismanual.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachine

disengageall controlleversandstopthe engine.Wait until

theauger/impellercometoacompletestop.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,as

necessary.

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

mayincludethefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:Engine

Modification(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)ifsoequipped.

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe useofthis powermachineto personswhoread,

understandandfollowthe warningsandinstructionsinthis

manualandonthe machine.

WARNING

Thissymbolpoints

outimportantsafety

instructionswhich,ifnot

followed,couldendanger

the personalsafetyand/

orpropertyof yourself

and others.Readand

followall instructions

in this manualbefore

attemptingtooperate

this machine.Failure

to complywiththese

instructionsmayresult

in personalinjury.When

youseethissymbol.

HEED iTS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe useof

this powermachine

to personswho read,

understandand follow

the warningsand

instructions inthis

manualand on

the machine.

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.

Figure 1

Contents of Carton

Cartoncontentsare listedbelowwithpartnumbersin

parentheses,

1. TwoignitionKeys(725-0201)

2, 2,6ozBottleof2 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

illustratedin Figure1 untilit clicksintoplace.

3. Tightenthestarknobstosecurethehandlein place

asin Figure1.

Assembling the Discharge Chute

Forshippingreasons,thesnowthrowerhasbeen

packagedwiththeupperchutepivotedall thewaydown.

Topivotitupward,proceedasfollows:

Turnthechuteuntilthechuteopeningisfacing

straightahead. Removethewingknob,flatwasher

andcarriageboltfromthe lowerchute. See Figure2.

Pivottheupperchuteupwardoverthelip onthelower

chutesothatthereisNOgap betweentheupper

chuteandthelowerchute.

3. Resecurewiththe hardwarejust removed.If installed

correctly,yoursnowthrowershouldlooklikeFigure3.

IMPORTANT:Donotusethechutehandleto liftthe

snowthrower.

Figure 2

Figure 3

AugerControlHandle_

ElectricStarterButton

(ifequipped)

Figure4A

FuelCap

ChuteAssembl

ShavePlate /

Auger

Primer

SparkPlugAccess

Figure 4

IMPORTANT:Thisunitrunson a mixtureofgasoline

andoil. DoNOToperatethesnowthrowerwithoutfirst

readingtheenginesoperator'smanualforinstructions

regardingproperfuelandengineoil.

Choke Lever

Activatingchokecontrolclosesthechokeplateon

carburetorandaidsin startingengine.Refertotheengine

manualpackedwithunitformoredetailedinstructions.

Primer

Depressingprimerforcesfueldirectlyintoengine's

carburetortoaid incold-weatherstarting.Refertoengine

manualpackedwithunitformoredetailedinstructions.

Ignition Key

Ignitionkeymust be present,insertedinkeyswitch,and

inthe"ON"positionforengineto start.

Recoil Starter

Thestarterhandleisusedtomanuallystarttheengine.

Electric Starter Button (If so equipped)

Pressingthe electricstarterbuttonengagesthe

engine'selectricstarterwhenpluggedintoa 120V

powersouroe

Electric Starter Plug (If so equipped)

Requiresuseofa two-prongoutdoorextensioncord

(packedwiththesnowthrower)anda 120Vpower

source/walloutlet.

Spark Plug Cover

Removesparkplugcovertoaccesssparkplug.

Auger

Whenengaged,theaugersrotationdrawssnowintothe

augerhousingandthrowsitoutthedischargechute.

Rubberpaddleson theaugersalsoaidin propellingthe

unitastheycomeincontactwiththe pavement.

Auger Control Handle

Locatedontheupperhandle,theaugercontrolhandle

isusedtoengageanddisengagedrivetotheauger.

Squeezethecontrolhandleagainsttheupperhandleto

engageauger;releaseittodisengage.

Discharge Chute / Chute Handle

Rotatethedischargechutetotheleftor rightusingchute

handle.Pitchofthedischargechutecontrolsangleat

whichthesnowisthrown.Loosenwingknobonside

ofthedischargechutebeforepivotingdischargechute

upwardordownward.Retightentheknoboncedesired

positionhasbeenachieved.

Shave Plate

Theshaveplatemaintainscontactwithpavementas

thesnowthrowerispropelled,allowingsnowcloseto

pavement'ssurfacetobedischarged.

YourSnOw

IMPORTANT:

This unit runs on a

mixture of gasoline

and oil. Do NOT

operate the snow

thrower without first

reading !,heengines

operator s manual for

instructionsregard-

ing proper fuel and

engine oil.

Before Starti ng Electric Starter(if equipped)

I _ WARNING:Beforestartingthe _ WARNING:Theelectric starter must

engine,read, understand,and follow ALL beused witha properly grounded

all instructionsand warnings on the three-prong receptacleat all times to

machine and inthis manual, avoid the possibilityof electric shock.

1. Thesparkplugwirewasdisconnectedforsafety. Follow all instructionscarefully prior to

Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplugbeforestarting, operatingtheelectric starter.

i IMPORTANT:Forcompleteanddetailedengine 1. Theelectricstarterisequippedwitha groundedthree-

starting,stoppingand storinginstructions,it isrecom- wirepowercordandplug,and isdesignedtooperate

mendedthatyoureadtheenginemanualalsoincluded on 120voltAChouseholdcurrent.

i withthisunit. 2. Determinethatyourhousewiringisa three-wire

Fuel And Oil Mixture groundedsystem.Aska licensedelectricianifyouare

notcertain.

_ WARNING:Useextremecare when

handling gasoline. Gasolineis 3. Ifyour homewiring system isnot a three-wire

extremelyflammableand the vapors grounded system, do notusethiselectricstarter

are explosive.Neverfuel machine underanyconditions.

indoorsor while the engineishot or 4. Ifyour homeelectricalsystem isgrounded, but

Read, understand, running.Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, a three-holereceptacleisnotavailable,oneshould

and follow all instruc- pipesand other sourcesof ignition, beinstalledbya licensedelectricianbeforeusingthe

tions and warnings IMPORTANT:Thisunitrunson a mixtureofgasoline electricstarter.

on the machine and andoil. DoNOToperatethesnowthrowerwithout 5. Ifyou havea grounded three-prong receptacle,

in this manual before firstreadingtheenginesoperator'smanualfordetailed proceedasfollows.

operating, instructionsregardingproperfuelandengineoil. 6. MoveChokeControltothe"Full"position.

DoNOToperatethesnowthrowerwithoutthefuelcap

securelyin placeonthefueltank. 7. PushPrimerthree(3)times,makingsuretocover

ventholewhenpushing.

Use extreme care Positioni ng the Discharge 8. Connectpowercordtoswitchboxondashpanel.

when handling Chute Plugtheotherendof powercordintoa three-prong

gasoline. Gasoline is 1. Loosenthestar 120-volt,grounded,ACreceptacle.

extremely flammable knobfoundon 9. Pushstarterbuttontocrankengine.

and the vapors are theleftsideofthe

explosive. Never fuel dischargechute 10.Whenenginestarts,releasestarterbutton,andmove

andpivotthe up- chokegraduallyto 1/2Chokeuntiltheengineruns

the machine indoors perchuteupward smoothly.NextmoveChoketoOFF.If enginefalters,

i or while the engine movechokeimmediatelytoFULLandthengradually

is hot or running, ordownwardtothedesiredpitch, to1/2thento OFE

i Extinguish cigarettes, Retightenthe 11.Disconnectthepowercord.Always unplug from the

i cigars, pipes and starknobbefore outlet first, and then from thesnow thrower.

other sources of operatingthesnow

thrower. Recoil Starter

ignition. 2. Rotatethedischargechutetotheleftor rightusing 1. Movechokeleverto FULLchokeposition(coldengine

thechutehandle.SeeFigure5. start).

i The electric starter TO Start Engine 2. Ifengineiswarm,placechokein OFFpositioninstead

must be used with a ofFULL.

' properlygrounded 1. Insertignitionkeyintoslot. 3. PushPrimerthree(3)times,makingsuretocover

three-prong recep- 2. Nowfollowtheinstructionsbelowasitpertainsto ventholewhenpushing.

tacle at all times to yourunit.SeeFigure5forlocationofcontrols. 4. If engineiswarm,pushprimerbuttononlyonce.

avoid the possibility NOTE:Alwayscoverventholein primerbuttonwhen

of electric shock. Fol- pushing.Additionalprimingmaybe necessaryforfirst

startiftemperatureisbelow15degreesFahrenheit.

low all instructions

i carefully prior to 5. Graspstarterhandleandpullropeoutslowly,untilit

pullsslightlyharder.Letroperewindslowly.

operatingthe electric 6. Pullstarterhandlerapidly.Donotallowhandleto snap

starter, back.Allowitto rewindslowlywhilekeepinga firm

holdonthestarterhandle.

Figure 5

WARNING

Operating the Snow Thrower

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.

Thepitchofthechuteassemblycontrolstheangleat

whichthesnowisthrown.

1. Loosenthestarknobfoundon theleftsideof the

chuteassemblyand

pivottheupperchute

upwardor downward

tothedesiredpitch.

Retightenthestar

knobbeforeoperating

thesnowthrower.

. Positionthechute

assemblyopening Figure 6

byusingtheChute

Handletothrowthesnowinthedesireddirection.

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

helpdryanymoistureon theengine.

2. Cleanthesnowthrowerthoroughlyaftereachuse.

__i= ARNING:Muffler, engineand

surroundingareasbecomehotand

cancausea burn.Becarefuland do

nottouch when hot.

Opera ion

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

NOTE: Excessive

upward pressure on

the handlewill result

in premature wear

on the rubber auger

blades which would

not be covered by

warranty.

WARNING

Disconnectthe

spark plugwire

and ground itagainst

the engineto prevent

unintended starting.

NEVERattempt to

make any adjust-

ments while

the engine is run-

ning, except where

specified in

the operator's

manual.

Before servicing,

repairing, or inspect-

ing,disengagethe

control bail and

stopengine.Wait

untilall moving

parts have come to a

complete stop.

Figure 7

Shave Plate

1. Tochecktheadjustmentoftheshaveplate,placethe

uniton a levelsurface.Thewheels,shaveplateand

augersshouldallcontactlevelsurface.Notethatif the

shaveplateisadjustedtoohigh,snowmayblowunder

thehousing.Iftheshaveplatewearsoutexcessively,

ortheunitdoesnotself-propel,theshaveplatemay

betoolowand needstobeadjusted.

NOTE:On newunitsorunitswitha newshaveplate

installed,theaugersmaybeslightlyoff theground.

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 sparkplug

wire and grounditagainst the engine

to preventunintended starting.

__k ARNING:NEVERattempt to make

any adjustmentswhile the engineis

running, exceptwherespecifiedinthe

operator's manual.

Control Cable

Asa resultofboththecontrolcableandthedrivebelt

stretchingduetowear,periodicadjustmentsmaybe

necessary.

If theaugerseemsto hesitatewhenrotatingwhilethe

enginemaintainsa constantspeed,an adjustmentis

necessary.Proceedasfollows:

Theupperholeinthecontrolhandleprovidesforan

adjustmentincabletension.Toadjust,disconnectthe

endofcontrolcablefromthebottomholeinthecontrol

handleand reinsertitintheupperhole.Insertthecable

fromtheoutsideas showninFigure8.Testthe snow

throwerto seeifthereisa 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.

Replacing Belt

A ARNING:Beforeservicing,repairing,

or inspecting,disengagethe control

bail and stop engine.Waituntil 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. Checkengineand snowthrowerfrequentlyforloose

hardware,andtightenasneeded.

Lubrication

Lubricatepivotpointsonthecontrolhandleandthe

extensionspringattheendofthecontrolcable witha

lightoilonceeveryseasonandbeforestorageofthe

snowthrowerattheendoftheseason.

Replacing Auger Paddles

Thesnowthrowerauger'srubberpaddlesaresubjectto

wearandshouldbe replacedifanysignsofexcessive

wearispresent.

iMPORTANT:DoNOTallowtheauger'srubberpaddles

towearto thepointwhereportionsofthemetalauger

itselfcancomeincontactwiththepavement.Doingso

canresultinseriousdamagetoyoursnowthrower.

NOTE:Forinformationregardingthepriceandavailability

ofAugerKitrefertocustomersupporton page2.

Tochangetherubberpaddles,proceedasfollows:

1. Removetheexistingrubberpaddlesbyunscrewingthe

self-tappingscrewswhichsecurethemtotheauger.

SeeFigure11.

2. Securethereplacementrubberpaddlestotheauger

usingthehardwareremovedearlier.

Jo remove,pullbelt off here

Figure 9

Figure 10

Figure 11

intenal

WARNING

Before servicing;

repairing, or inspecting,

disengagethe control

stopengine:

lall moving

partshavecometoa

complete stop: Discon'

nect spark plugwire

gioun i

prevent

unintendedstarting.

PORTANT:

DoNOT ,ow

auger!s

padd es

to the pointwhere

portions of the metal

auger itself can come

incontact with the

pavement: Doing SO

can result inserious

damagetoyoursnow

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,

i clothes dryer or gas

, appliance.

Drain fuel intoan

approved container

outdoors,away from

any open flame. Be

certain engine is

i cool. Do not smoke.

Fuel left in engine

during warm weather

deteriorates and

will cause serious

starting problems.

Do not drain

carburetor if using

fuel stabilizer.

Never use engine or

carburetor cleaning

i 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.

Problem Cause Remedy

Fnh n_f_ _m I ChOkenotinON position: MoveChoketoONposton

_ " " "!" "_" Sparkplugwiredisconnected. 21Connectwiretosparkplug.

Fue!tankemptyor stalefuel. &Fill tankwithclean,freShgaSeiinel

Enginenotprimed. Primeengineasinstructedin

Ope[atingY°U[Sniw Th[°_ei Trouhie:

5 FaultySparkplug 5; Clean,adjustgap,or replace:

& Blockedfuellinei 6. Cleanfuel!inel Shooting

Safetykeynotin ignition0n keyfU!yint° !heswito!i

8. Fue Shut-offvavecosed.(f 8, Openfue shut-offvave:

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 Carburetornotadjustedpropery 1 ContactServceCenter

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

I cap.Becertanventholeisclear.

• 3 Exhaustportplugged _. 3 ContactServiceCenter

Unit fails 1. Drivecontrolcablein needof adjust- 1. Adjustdrivecontrolcable.Referto

to propelitself merit. "Adjustments".

2. Drivebeltlooseordamaged. 2. Replacedrivebelt.

Unit fails 1. Chuteassemblyclogged. 1. Stopengineimmediatelyand

to dscharge snow disconnectsparkplugwire.Clean

chuteassemblyandinsideof

augerhousingwithclean-outtool

ora stick.

2. Foreignobjectlodgedinauger. 2. Stopengineimmediatelyand

disconnectsparkplugwire.

Removeobjectfromauger.

3. Augerbeltlooseor damaged. 3. RefertoMaintenancesection

NOTEi ThiSsection

addressesminor

service issues: For

further details,contact

customerassistancel

ii i _iI_ ii

iVlodels/iVlodeles 230-260

REF

NO.

N° DE

REF

"51

* 52

PART

NO.

N° DE

PIECE

629-0236

710-0627

710-1003

710-3025

712-04063

725-0157

726-0154

726-0205

736-0242

747-04150

7511825510

751-0535

751-10023

751-10278

754-0101A

754-0367

756-0416B

756-04232

756-04243

790-00225

734-04225

684-04228

710-0106

710-0642

710-0653

710-0896

710-0352

710-3008

712-04064

726-0299

732-0357A

736-0176

790-00249

736-0329

741-04188

684-04168

748-0234

712-0896

750-04571

790-00283

790-00045A

756-0625

735-04033

735-04032

684-04202

7510009636

7512B1476

738-0924A

684-04227

721-04006

722-3022

750-0589

750-0716A

DESCRIPTION

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

Flange Locknut 5/16-18 Gr. F, Nylon

Cable Tie

Push Mount Tie

Hose Clamp

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 1/2 x 35.0" Lg.

V-Belt (3.5 HP Tec. only)

Pulley Half .625 ID x 2.25 OD

V-Pulley 1/2 x 6,0" OD ( 5.0 Tec. HP only)

Pulley (3.5 HP Tec. only)

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 .375" 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

Fuel Tank Gasket

Tape

Spacer .325 ID x .625 OD x .88

Spacer .630 x .88 x .747

DESCRIPTION

Corde

Boulon hex 5/16-24 x 0,75 Qual. 5

Vis taraudee nO. 10 x 0,62 po de Ig.

Vis & t6te hex

Contre-ecrou & embase 5/16-18 Qual. F, nylon

Attache-c&ble

Tige de poussoir

Collier

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 1/2 x 35,0 po de Ig

Courroie trapezoidale (Tec. 3,5 HP seulement)

Moitie poulie 0,625 DI x 2,25 DE

Poulie, 1/2 x 6,0" DE (Tec. 5,0 HP seulement)

Poulie (Tec. 3,5 HP seulement)

Support de montage

Roue, 7 x 1,50 diam. Lug

Ensemble de la tariere

Visa 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 0,375 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

Visa epaulement 1/4-28 x 0,375

Logement de la tari@e

Joint

Bande

Entretoise 0,325 DI x 0,625 DE x 0,88

Entretoise 0,630 Dt x 0,88 DE x 0,747

* 3.5 HP Tec. only/3,5 HP Tec. seulement

31A-2501

5.17.06

NOTE:Snowthrowerfeatures/componentsvarybymodel.NOTall partslistedaboveandpicturedontheprevious

pageare standardequipment.

For parts and/or

accessories refer to

customer support on

page2.

Adressez-vous au

,,Service apr_s-vente_>

la page2 pource qui

;oncerne les pi_ces

et/ou accessoires.

iVlodels/iVlodeles 230-260

REF PART

NO. NO.

N° DE N° DE

REF PII_CE

1 684-04127

2 710-04071

3 710-0451

4 712-04063

5 720-0284

6 731-04388A

7 731-04354A

8 736-0159

9 710-04532

10 720-04072

11 725-0157

13 747-04165

14 749-1092A

15 684-04144

684-04145

16 710-04187

17 710-1003

18 710-1882

19 712-0252

20 725-2018

21 736-0225

22 736-0400

24 736-0362

25 710-0134

26 710-3008

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

Handle Knob Assembly

Cable Tie

Gull Wing Bail

Upper Handle

Shroud Ass'y (3.5 HP)

Shroud Ass'y (4.5 HP)

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 Bolt 5/16-18 x .75" Lg. Gr. 5

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

Bouton

Attache-c&ble

Etier de suspension

Guidon superieur

Capot (3,5 HP)

Capot (4,5 HP)

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 b.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

Boulon hex. 5/16-18 x 0,75 po de Ig. Qual. 5

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

5.17.06

For parts and/or

accessories refer to

customer support on

page2.

Adressez-vous au

<<Serviceaprbs-vente>,

la page2 pource qui

concerne les pi_ces

et/ou accessoires.

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 care services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted 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 voidthis warranty. Youassume the risk andliability 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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