MTD 261 Owner's manual

Brand: MTD

Model: 261

Category: Snow throwers

Type: Owner's manual

Safety ,, Assembly ,, Operation ,,Tips &Techniques ,, Maintenance ,,Troubleshooting ,, Parts Lists ,,Warranty

OF A O A AL

ingle-Stage

nowThrower

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: Thisunitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon 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.

PRINTEDIN U.S.A.

IVITDLLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019

FORMNO.769-01283A

04/2005

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 .............................................. p. 3

Safe Operation Practices ........................... p. 4

Setting Up Your Snow Thrower .................. p. 6

Know Your Snow Thrower .......................... p. 7

Operating Your Snow Thrower ................... p. 8

Adjustments & Maintenance ................... p. 10

Off-Season Storage .................................. p. 12

Troubleshooting ........................................ p. 13

Parts List ................................................... p. 14

Accessories & Kits ................................... p. 17

Notes .......................................................... p. 18

Warranty ........................................ Back Cover

Finding and Recording IVlodel Number

BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING

YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,

please locatethe modelplate onthe equipmentand copythe

informationto thesample modelplate providedtothe right.

Youcan locatethe model plateby standing at the operating

position andlookingdown atthe rear ofthe snowthrower.

Thisinformationwill be necessaryto usethe manufacturer's

website and/or obtainassistancefrom the CustomerSupport

Departmentoran authorizedservicedealer.

Model Number

www. rntdproducts.corn

Serial Number

MTD LLC

P.O. BOX 361131

CLEVELAND, OH 44136

330-220-4683

800-800-7310j

Customer Support

Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

If youhave difficultyassemblingthis product orhave anyquestions regardingthe controls, operation,ormaintenanceof this

unit,you canseek help fromthe experts.Choose fromtheoptions below:

1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Click onthe Service & Support menuoption.

2. Phonea Customer Support Representative at 1 (800) 800-7310.

3. The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine-relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,specifica-

tions,warranty and service. Pleasereferto theengine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packedseparatelywith

your unit,for more information.

MTD _rtt_r,t_fi_a_

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Ser,_ice 8_Suppo_±

Product. Registration

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1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGAUGER

CONTACTWiTHAUGERCAHAMPUTATE

HAHOSANDFEET.

2. DISEHGAGECLUTCHLEVERS,STOPEHGIHE,

ANDREMAINDEHIHDHAHBLESUNTILALL

MOVIHGPARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFORE

UHCLOGGiHGORSERViCIHGMACHiHE.

3.TO AVOIDTHROWNOBJECTSIHJURIES,

NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGEATBYSTANDERS.

USEEXTRACAUTIONWHEHOPERATINGOH

GRAVELSURFACES.

4. BEADOPERATOR'SMAHUAL

WARNING

Thissymbolpoints

out importantsafety

instructionswhich,if

notfollowed,could

endangerthepersonal

safetyand/or property

ofyourself andothers.

Readandfollowall

instructionsinthis

manualbefore

attemptingto operate

this machine.Failure

to complywiththese

instructionsmay result

in personalinjury.When

youseethis symbol.

HEED ITS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe useof

this powermachineto

personswho read,

understandand

followthe warnings

and instructionsin this

manualand onthe

machine.

WARNING

Thissymbolpoints

out importantsafety

instructionswhich,if

notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

i safetyand/or property

I ofyourselfand others.

Readandfollowall

instructionsinthis

manualbeforeat-

temptingto operate

i this machine.Failure

I to complywiththese

instructionsmay result

i in personalinjury.When

youseethis symbol.

i HEED ITS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use

ofthis powermachine

to personswho read,

_understand

ano followthe warnings

and instructions

inthis manual

and on the 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 the rulesfor safeoperation inthis

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

result inseriousinjury.This machine iscapable of amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.

Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injuryordeath.

Training

1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe 1.

machineandin themanual(s)beforeattemptingto

assembleandoperate.Keepthismanualinasafe placefor

futureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacement

parts. 2.

2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.

Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.

3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis

machine.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand

understandtheoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesin 3.

thismanualandshouldbetrainedand supervisedbya

parent.

4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper

instruction.

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.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancauseserious

injurytothe eyes.

Do notoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinterouter

garments.Do notwearjewelry,longscarvesorother

looseclothing,whichcould becomeentangledin moving

parts.Wearfootwearwhich willimprovefootingonslippery

surfaces.

Useagroundedthree-wireextensioncordandreceptacle

forall unitswithelectric startengines.

Adjustcollectorhousingheighttocleargravelorcrushed

rocksurfaces.

Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingthe engine.

Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis

running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe

operator'smanual.

Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperature

beforestartingtoclearsnow.

Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextreme

careinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable

andthe vaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan

occurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyourclothes,

whichcanignite.Washyourskinand changeclothes

immediately.

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 providespacefor fuel

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.

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 inapoorlyventilatedarea.

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessand

deadlygas.

6. Donotoperatemachinewhile underthe influenceofalcohol

or drugs.

7. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causeaburn.Do

nottouch.

8. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossing

gravelsurfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortraffic.

9. Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperat-

ingonslopes.

10.Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards

windows,walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty

damageor personalinjury causedbyaricochet.

11.Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersandpetsor

allow anyonein frontofthe machine.

12.Donotoverloadmachinecapacity byattemptingto clear

snowattoofast ofa rate.

13.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light.

Alwaysbesureofyourfootingand keepafirm holdonthe

handles.Walk,neverrun.

14.Disengagepowerto the auger/impellerwhentransportingor

notin use.

15.Neveroperatemachineat hightransportspeedsonslippery

surfaces.Lookdownand behindandusecarewhen

backingup.

16.Ifthe machineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe

engine,disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundit against

the engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairany

damagebeforestartingandoperating.

17.Disengageallcontrolleversandstopenginebeforeyou

leavethe operatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait

untilthe auger/impellercomestoa completestopbefore

uncloggingthe chuteassembly,makinganyadjustments,or

inspections.

18.Neverputyourhandinthedischargeor collectoropenings.

Alwaysusetheclean-outtoolprovidedtounclogthe dis-

chargeopening.Donot unclogchuteassemblywhileengine

isrunning.Shutoffengineandremainbehindhandlesuntil

all movingpartshavestoppedbeforeunclogging.

19.Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe

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

20. Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredin thismanual,

usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealeror call

(800)800-7310for assistanceand the nameofyournearest

servicingdealer..

Maintenance & Storage

1. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper

operationregularly.Refertothe maintenanceandadjust-

mentsectionsofthis manual.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisen-

gageall controlleversandstopthe engine.Wait untilthe

auger/impellercometoa completestop.Disconnectthe

sparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe engineto prevent

unintendedstarting.

3. Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessatfrequent

intervalstokeepthe machinein safeworkingcondition.

Also,visuallyinspectmachineforanydamage.

4. Donotchangethe enginegovernorsettingor 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 neces-

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.

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe useofthis powermachineto personswhoread,un-

derstandandfollowthe warningsandinstructionsin thismanual

andonthemachine.

Operation

WARNING

Thissymbol points

out importantsafety

instructions,which if

notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

safety and/or property

of yourselfand others.

Readand followall

instructions inthis man-

ual beforeattemptingto

operatethis machine.

Failureto comply with

these instructionsmay

result inpersonalinjury.

Whenyou seethis

symbol.

HEED IT'S WARNING!

YourResponsibility

Restrictthe use

of this powermachine

to personswho read.

understand

and followthe warnings

and instructions

in this manua

and onthe machine.

} ThisOperator'sManual

i coversseveralmodels.

i Snowthrowerfeatures

varybymodel.Not

allfeaturesdiscussed

} inthismanualare

applicabletoalsnow

i ihrowermodels.

NOTE:

Allreferencestoleft

orrightsideofthe

snowthroweris

fromtheoperating

positiononly.

iMPORTANT:

Do not usethe

chute handleto lift

thesnowthrower.

NOTE:This Operator'sManualcoversseveralmodels.

Snowthrowerfeaturesvarybymodel.Notall features

discussedin thismanualareapplicabletoall snow

throwermodels.

Figure 1

Figure 2

NOTE:All referencesto leftor rightsideofthesnow

throwerisfromtheoperatingpositiononly

Contents of Carton

Cartoncontentsare listedbelowwithpartnumbersin

parentheses.

1. TwoIgnitionKeys(725-0201)

2. 2.6ozBottleof2CycleOil(737-04037)

3. ExtensionCord(if soequipped)(629-0236)

__, ARNING: Disconnectthe sparkplug

wire and ground itagainst the engineto

preventunintended starting.

Positioning the Upper Handle

1. Removepackingmaterial,if present.

2. Makingsurenottopinchthecablein theprocess,

pivottheupperhandleintotheoperatingpositionas

illustratedin Figure1 untilit clicksintoplace.

3. Tightenthewingknobstosecurethehandleinplace

asin Figure1.

Assembling the Discharge Chute

Forshippingreasons,thesnowthrowerhasbeen

packagedwiththeupperchutepivotedall thewaydown.

Topivotitupward,proceedasfollows:

1. Turnthechuteuntilthechuteopeningisfacing

straightahead. Removethewingknob,flatwasher

andcarriageboltfromthe lowerchute. See Figure2.

2. Pivottheupperchuteupwardoverthelip onthelower

chutesothatthereisNOgap betweentheupper

chuteandthelowerchute.

3. Resecurewiththe hardwarejust removed.If installed

correctly,yoursnowthrowershouldlooklikeFigure3.

IMPORTANT:Donotusethechutehandleto liftthe

snowthrower.

Figure 3

"f AugerControlHandle "_

Chute

FuelCap

ElectricStarterButton

Key

StarterHandle

Primer

SparkPlugAccess

ChokeLever......

ShavePlate /

Auger

Figure 4

Choke Lever Auger

4m,c.oKE

Activatingchokecontrolclosesthechokeplateon

carburetorandaidsin startingengine.Refertotheengine

manualpackedwithunitformoredetailedinstructions.

Primer

Depressingprimerforcesfueldirectlyinto

engine'scarburetortoaidin cold-weather

starting.Referto enginemanualpackedwith

unitformoredetailedinstructions.

Ignition Key

Ignitionkeymust be present,insertedin

keyswitch,andinthe"ON"positionfor

engineto start. IGNITION

Recoil Starter

Thestarterhandleisusedtomanuallystarttheengine.

Electric Starter Button (If so equipped)

Pressingthe electricstarterbuttonengagesthe

engine'selectricstarterwhenpluggedintoa 120V

powersource

Electric Starter Plug (If so equipped)

Requiresuseofa two-prongoutdoorextensioncord

(packedwiththesnowthrower)anda 120Vpower

source/walloutlet.

Spark Plug Cover

Removesparkplugcovertoaccesssparkplug.

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.

Fuel Cap

Removegascaptoaddfuel. Thisunitrunsona mixture

offuelandoil.DoNOToperatethesnowthrowerwithout

firstreadingtheTecumsehenginesoperator'smanualfor

instructionsregardingproperfuelandengineoil.

NOTE:Thisunitmayincludea fuelplug,whichisonly

usedduringassemblytokeepdirtanddebrisoutof fuel

tank. Discardthefuelplugbeforefillingthefueltank.

IMPORTANT:

Thisunitrunsona

mixtureoffuel

andoil.Do NOT

operatethesnow

throwerwithoutfirst

readingthe Tecumseh

engineoperator's

manualfor instructions

regardingproperfuel

and engineoilmixture.

NOTE:

Thisunitmay

includeafuel plug,

which isonly used

duringassemblyto

keepdirt and debris

outof fuel tank.

Discardthe fuel plug

beforefilling the

fuel tank.

WARNING

Read, understand,

and follow all

instructionsand

warnings onthe

machineand in

this manual before

operating.

Useextreme care

when handling

gasoline. Gasolineis

i extremely flammable

i and theVapors are

i explosive. Neverfuel

the machine indoors

or while the engine

is hot or running.

i Extinguishcigarettes,

I cigars, pipesand

i othersourcesof

ignition.

The electric starter

must be usedwith a

i properlygrounded

i three-prong

receptacle atall

i times to avoid the

I possibility ofelectric

shock. Follow all

instructionscarefully

priorto operating the

electric starter.

Electric

Starter

Button

(if equipped)

Figure 5A

FuelCap

ChuteAssembl

Wing

Key

StarterHandle

PlugAccess

ChokeLever

Figure 5

Before Starting

_ ARNING:Beforestarting the

engine,read, understand,and follow

all instructionsand warnings on the

machine and inthis manual.

Positioning the Discharge Chute

1. Loosenthewingknobfoundon theleftsideofthe

dischargechuteandpivottheupperchuteupward

ordownwardtothedesiredpitch.Retightenthewing

knobbeforeoperatingthesnowthrower.

2. Rotatethedischargechutetotheleftor rightusing

thechutehandle.SeeinsetFigure5A.

Fuel And Oil Mixture

Yoursnowthrowerisequippedwithatwo-cycleengine

thatrequiresa mixtureofgasolineandtwocycleoilat a

ratioof50:1.RefertotheTecumsehengineoperator's

manualfordetailedinstructionsregardingthemixtureof

oilandgasolineforyoursnowthrower'sengine.

IMPORTANT:DoNOToperatethesnowthrower

withoutthefuelcapsecurelyinplaceon thefueltank.

Fuel Fill-Up

Checkfuellevelandadd ifnecessary.Followrelated

instructionsintheseparateenginemanualpacked

withyoursnowthrower.

_ WARNING:Useextremecarewhen

handling fuel. Fuelisextremelyflam-

mableand the vapors are explosive.

Neverfuel machine indoorsor while

the engine ishot or running.Extin-

guish cigarettes, cigars, pipesand

other sources of ignition.

To Start Engine

IMPORTANT:Forcompleteanddetailedenginestarting,

stoppingand storinginstructions,it isrecommendedthat

youreadtheenginemanualalsoincludedwiththisunit.

1. Thesparkplugwirewasdisconnectedforsafety.

Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplugbeforestarting.

2. Toavoidcarbonmonoxidepoisoning,makesure

engineisoutdoorsina well-ventilatedarea.

3. Insertignitionkeyintoslot.TurnkeytoONposition.

4. Nowfollowtheinstructionsbelowasitpertainstoyour

unit.SeeFigure5 forlocationofcontrols.

Electric Starter(if equipped)

_ ARNING:Theelectric starter must

be used with a properly grounded

three-prong receptacleat all times to

avoid the possibility of 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 homewiring system isnot a three-wire

grounded system, do notusethiselectricstarter

underanyconditions.

4. If your homeelectricalsystemisgrounded, but

a three-holereceptacleisnotavailable,oneshould

beinstalledbya licensedelectricianbeforeusingthe

electricstarter.

5. Ifyou havea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,

proceedasfollows.

6. MoveChokeControlto the"Full"position.

7. PushPrimerthree(3) times,makingsuretocover

ventholewhenpushing.

8. Connectpowercordtoswitchboxon dashpanel.

Plugtheotherendofpowercordintoa three-prong

120-volt,grounded,ACreceptacle.

9. Pushstarterbuttonto crankengine.

10.Whenenginestarts,releasestarterbutton,and move

chokegraduallyto 1/2Chokeuntiltheengineruns

smoothly.NextmoveChoketo OFEIfenginefalters,

movechokeimmediatelyto FULLandthengradually

to 1/2thentoOFF.

11.Disconnectthepowercord.Always unplug from the

outlet first, and then from the snow thrower.

Recoil Starter

1. MovechokelevertoFULLchokeposition(coldengine

start).

2. ifengineiswarm,placechokeinOFFpositioninstead

of FULL.

3. PushPrimerthree(3) times,makingsuretocover

ventholewhenpushing.

4. Ifengineiswarm,pushprimerbuttononlyonce.

NOTE:Alwayscoverventholein primerbuttonwhen

pushing.Additionalprimingmaybenecessaryforfirst

startiftemperatureisbelow15degreesFahrenheit.

5. Graspstarterhandleand pullropeoutslowly,untilit

pullsslightlyharder.Letroperewindslowly.

6. Pullstarterhandlerapidly.Donotallowhandletosnap

back.Allowittorewindslowlywhilekeepinga firm

holdon thestarterhandle.

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,continuousfullarmstrokethreeor four

times.Pullingthestarterropewillproducea loud

clatteringsound,whichisnotharmfultotheengine

or starter.

4. Wipeall snowandmoisturefromthecarburetor

coverintheareaofthecontrollevers.Also,move

controlleversbackandforthseveraltimes.Leave

chokecontrolintheFULLchokeposition.

5. Removeignitionkeyanddisconnectsparkplugwire

topreventaccidentalstarting.

Operating the Snow Thrower

Thepitchofthechuteassemblycontrolstheangleat

whichthesnowisthrown.

1. Loosenthewingknobfoundon theleftsideofthe

chuteassemblyandpivottheupperchuteupwardor

downwardtothedesiredpitch.Retightenthewing

knobbeforeoperatingthesnowthrower.

2. Positionthechuteassemblyopeningbyusingthe

ChuteHandletothrowthesnowinthedesired

direction.SeeinsetFigure5Aon page8.

Clearing Snow

__L ARNING:Neveroperate thesnow

thrower with bystanders in front of or

near the discharge chute opening.

1. Engagetheauger

bysqueezingthe

augercontrolhandle

againsttheupper

handle.See Figure6.

2. Liftup slightlyon the

handletoallowthe

rubberpaddleson

theaugertocontact Figure 6

thepavementandpropelthesnowthrowerforward.

Pushingdownwardonthehandlewillraisethe

augersoff thegroundandstopforwardmotion.

3. Dischargesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.

Slightlyoverlapeachpreviouslyclearedpath.

NOTE:Excessiveupwardpressureon thehandlewill

resultinprematurewearontherubberaugerblades

whichwouldnotbecoveredbywarranty.

Operating Tips

1. Runtheenginefora fewminutesbeforestoppingto

helpdryanymoistureontheengine.

2. Cleanthesnowthrowerthoroughlyaftereachuse.

__k ARNING:Muffler,engineand

surroundingareasbecome hot and

cancausea burn.Becareful and do

not touch when hot.

WARNING

Muffler, engine and

surrounding areas

become hot and

can cause a burn,

Donottouch:

Never operate the

snow thrower with

bystanders in front of

Ornearthed scharge

chuteopening,

NOTE:

ExCesSiveupward

pressure onthe

handlewill resultin

prematurewear

onthe rubber

auger blades which

WouldnOtbe covered

by warranty.

ExcessiVeUpward

pressureonthehandle

resultinpremature

wear ontherubberauger

bladeswhichWouldnot

becoveredbywarranty.

WARNING

Disconnectthe

sparkplugwire

andgrounditagainst

theengineto prevent

unintendedstarting.

NEVERattempt

to make any

adjustmentswhile

I the engine is

running, except

where specified in

the operator's

manual.

Before servicing,

repairing,or

inspecting,

disengagethe

control bail and

i stopengine.Wait

until all moving

parts havecome to a

complete stop.

Figure 7

Figure 8

_ ARNING:Disconnectthe spark plug

wireand grounditagainst the engine

to preventunintended starting.

__lk ARNING:NEVERattempt to make

any adjustmentswhilethe engineis

running,except wherespecified inthe

operator'smanual.

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 itrestson

thehandle.Loosenthefourlocknutsand boltswhich

securetheshaveplatetothehousing.See Figure7.

Movetheshaveplatetodesiredpositionand retighten

thenutsandboltssecurely.

Replacing Shave Plate

Theshaveplateisattachedtothebottomof theauger

housingandis subjecttowear.It shouldbechecked

periodically.Therearetwo wearingedgesandtheshave

platecanbereversed.RefertoFigure7.

1. Removethefourcarriageboltsandhexlocknuts

whichattachittothesnowthrowerhousing.

2. Installnewshaveplate,makingsuretheheadsofthe

carriageboltsareonthe insideofthehousing.

3. Adjusttheshaveplateaccordingtoinstructions

above.Tightenthenutssecurelybeforeoperatingthe

snowthrower.

NOTE:Call1-800-800-7310forinformationregarding

priceandavailabilityofShavePlateKit753-0451or

contactanauthorizedMTDServiceDealerin yourarea.

Control Cable

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

__ ARNING: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

__i ARNING:Beforeservicing,repairing,

or inspecting,disengagethe control

bail and stop engine.Wait until all

moving partshavecome to a complete

stop. Disconnect spark plugwire 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

towearto thepointwhereportionsofthemetalauger

itselfcancomeincontactwiththepavement.Doingso

canresultinseriousdamagetoyoursnowthrower.

NOTE:Call1-800-800-7310for informationregardingthe

priceandavailabilityofAugerKit753-04472or contact

an authorizedMTDServiceDealerinyourarea.

Tochangetherubberpaddles,proceedasfollows:

1. Removetheexistingrubberpaddlesbyunscrewingthe

self-tappingscrewswhichsecurethemtotheauger.

SeeFigure11.

2. Securethereplacementrubberpaddlestotheauger

usingthehardwareremovedearlier.

Figure 10

Figure 11

Maintenance

WARNIN

Before servicing,

repairing, orinspecting,

disengage thecontrol

bail and stop engine:

Wa t moving

parts have come

to a complete stop:

Disconnect spark plug

wire and ground

engineto

preventunintended

IMPORTANT:

Do NOTalloWthe

auger s rubber paddles

to WeartOthepoint

whereportions of the

metal augeritself can

come _ncontactwith

thepavement.Doing

socan resultin serious

damageto yaur snow

throwerl

WARNING

Never store snow

thrower with fuel

intank indoors or

in poorlyventilated

areas, where fuel

fumes may reach an

open flame, spark

or pilot light as on a

furnace, water heater,

clothes dryer or gas

appliance.

Drain fuel intoan

approved container

outdoors,away from

any open flame. Be

certain engine is

cool. Do not smoke.

Fuelleft 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.

If thesnowthrowerwillnotbe usedfor30 daysor

longer,or ifitistheendof thesnowseasonwhenthe

lastpossibilityof snowisgone,theequipmentneedsto

bestoredproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto

ensuretopperformancefromthesnowthrowerformany

moreyears.

Preparing Engine

_ ARNING:Neverstore snowthrower

with fuel intank indoorsor in poorly

ventilated areas,where fuel fumes

may reachan open flame,spark or

pilotlight as on a furnace,water

heater,clothes dryer or gasappliance.

NOTE:Itisimportantto preventgumdepositsfrom

forminginessentialfuelsystempartsoftheenginesuch

asthecarburetor,fuelfilter,fuelhoseor tankduring

storage.

CAUTION:Alcohol blended fuels(calledgasohol

or using ethanol or methanol) canattract moisture

which leads toseparation and formation ofacids

during storage.Acidic gas candamagethe fuel

system of an engine while in storage.

Toavoidengineproblems,thefuelsystemshouldbe

emptiedbeforestoragefor30daysor longer.Follow

theseinstructionstoprepareyoursnowthrowerfor

storage:

_ ARNING:Drainfuel intoan approved

container outdoors, awayfrom any

openflame. Becertain engineiscool.

Donot smoke. Fuelleft in engine

during warmweather deteriorates and

will cause serious starting problems.

1. Removeallgasolinefromthecarburetorandthefuel

tanktopreventgumdepositsfromformingon these

partsandharmingtheengine.

2. Runtheengineuntilthefueltankisemptyandit

stopsduetolackoffuel.

3. Draincarburetorbypressingupwardon bowldrain,

locatedbelowthecarburetorcover. Thetheengine

owner'smanualforcompleteinstructions.

__lh WARNING:Donot drain carburetor if

using fuel stabilizer. Neveruse engine

or carburetor cleaning productsinthe

fuel tank or permanentdamagemay

OCCUr,

4. Removethesparkplugandpourone(1)ounce

ofengineoil throughthesparkplugholeintothe

cylinder.Coversparkplugholewitha ragandcrank

theengineseveraltimestodistributetheoil. Replace

sparkplug.

NOTE:Refertotheenginemanualformoreinformation

onpreparingthe snowthrowerengineforstorage.

Preparing Snow Thrower

1. Whenstoringthesnowthrowerinan unventilatedor

metalstorageshed,careshouldbetakento rustproof

theequipment.Usinga lightoilor silicone,coatthe

equipment,especiallyanychains,springs,bearings

andcables.

2. Removealldirtfromexteriorofengineandequipment.

3. Followlubricationrecommendationson page11.

4. Storeequipmentina clean,dryarea.

NOTE:Fuelstabilizer(suchas STA-BIL)isanaccept-

ablealternativeinminimizingtheformationoffuelgum

depositsduringstorage.Addstabilizertogasoline

infueltankor storagecontainer.Alwaysfollowmix

ratiofoundon stabilizercontainer.Runengineatleast

10minutesafteraddingstabilizertoallowitto reach

thecarburetor.Donotdraincarburetorifusingfuel

stabilizer.

Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution

Engine fails to start i iFue! tankernptyloi StalefueI li Filltankwith cleanfreshgaSoline

2. Improperfue!mixture 21Mixnewfuel ata ratioof50:l

3. Bockedfuelline 31 cleanfuelline

41 Keynotin ONposition 4i insertkeyandtuinto ONposition

5; spark plugwiredisconnected &Connect wireto sparkplug,

Faultysparkplug 6: C!eansparkplugl readjustgap;oi

replace.

7. Enginenotprimed 7, Piimeenginefourtimesl

81 Enginefloodedfromexcessive .......8: wait atleasttenminutesbefore

priming starting

Enginerunserratic 1. Unitrunningonchoke

2. Fuellineblocked,or stalefuel

3. Waterordirtinfuelsystem

4. Carburetoroutofadjustment

I Engineoverheats 1. Carburetoroutofadjustment

Lossof power 1. Sparkplugwireloose

2. Ventingascapplugged

1. MovechokelevertoOFFposition.

2. Cleanfuellineandfilltankwith

fresh,cleangasoline.

3. Refertoenginemanualfor remedy.

4. Refertoenginemanualfor remedy.

1. Refertoenginemanualfor instruction./

1. Firmlyconnectsparkplugwire.

2. Clearvent.

Excessivevibration

1. Loosepartsor damagedauger 1, Stopengineimmediatelyand

disconnectsparkplugwire.Check

forpossibledamage.Tightenall

boltsand quts.Repairas needed.If

theproblempersists,takeunittoan

authorizedservicedealer.

Unitfails to self-propel

r ontinueto rotate 1. Cableoutofadjustment.

1Unit fails to discharge

snow

1. Drivecableoutofadjustment

2. Drivebeltlooseordamaged

Chuteassemblyclogged.

2. Shearpinsheared.

3. Foreignobjectlodgedinauger

4 Augercontrolcableoutof

adjustment.

5. Augerbeltlooseor damaged.

1. Adjustcontrolcablefollowinginstruc-

tionson page9 ofthismanual

2. Replacedrivebelt.

1. Adjustaugercontrolcableas |

shownin "MakingAdjustments"on

page10.

1. Stopengineanddisconnectspark

plugwire.Cleanchuteandinside

ofaugerhousingwithclean-out

toolor stick.

2. Replaceshearpin.

3. Stopengineimmediatelyand

disconnectthesparkplugwire.

Removeobjectfromauger.

4. Adjustaugercontrolcable

5. Replaceaugerbelt.

_IOTE:Forrepairsbeyondtheminoradjustmentslistedabove,contactyournearestauthorizedservicerepresentativeor

call1-866-800-7310fortheCustomerSupportCenter.Refertotheenginemanualformoreenginerelatedinformation.

pleasedoNOr

returnthe unittothe

retailerfromwhich itwas

purchased,without first

contactingCustomer

SuPport:

Logonto

www,mtdproducts;com

or call a customer

service representative

at 1(800) 800.7310or

(330) 220.,4683,

Note:

Youwili needthe

modelnumberand

serial number ifand

whencallingCustomer

SupPort,logging

onto ourwebsiteand

contaCtingaServiCe

dealer: Pleaserefer

to page2 ofthis

manual for information

regardinglocatingand

recordingyour-odel

and serial nUmber&

\i_.:............................................)

You can determine which drive

pulley system your unit has

by measuring this hole. Units

with a 3/8" hole use these part

numbers.

,. j

You can determine which drive

pulley system your unit has

by measuring this hole. Units

a 1/4" hole use these part

numbers.

1 629-0236 ExtensionCord 1 28 712-04064 Hex FlangeLockNut,1/4-20 1

2 710-0627 HexScrew,5/16-24x .75 1 29 726-0299 PushCap,1/2" 2

6 710-1003 Screw,#10-16x.625 2 30 732-0357A ExtensionSpring 1

4 710-3025 HexScrew,5/16-18x .625 4 31 736-0176 FiatWasher.265x .938x .120 4

5 712-04063 HexFlangeLockNut,5/16-18 2 32 736-0326 FiatWasher.510x 1.0x .125 1

6 725-0157 PushMountCableTie 1 33 736-0329 LockWasher,1/4 1

7 726-0154 PushMountCableTie 1 34 741-0600 BallBearing17x 40x 12 2

8 726-0205 Clamp,Hose 2 35 684-04168 IdlerPulley(Pulleyhole1/4") 1

9 736-0119 Washer,Lock5/16 4 36 748-0234 ShoulderSpacer.25 1

10 736-0159 FiatWasher.349 x .879x .063 1 37 712-0896 HexLockNut1/4-28 1

11 747-04150 GasTankSupportWire 1 38 784-5174 BearingCup 2

12 7511825510 ChokeLeverKnob 1 39 790-00238A IdlerBrkt.w/Brake(Pulleyholel/4") 1

13 751-0535 Hose,FuelLine 18 40 790-00045 BeltCover 1

14 751-10023 Tank,Fuel 1 41 756-0625 CableRoller 1

15 751-10278 Cap,Fuel 1 42 735-04033 RubberPaddle 2

16 754-0101A V-Belt,1/2 1 43 735-04032 CrescentSpiral 4

17 756-0416B PulleyHalf,.625IDx2.25OD 2 44 684-04025A AugerAxle 1

18 756-0475 Pulley,1/2 V1/2-20LHx6.0 1 45 7510009636 RecoilHandle,Mitten(Optional) 1

19 790-00225 2-CycleMountingBracket 1 46 7512B1476 Primer 1

20 734-04070 Wheel,7x 1.61Dia. Tread 2 47 738-0924 CarriageScrew1/4-28 1

21 684-04027A AugerAssemblyComplete 1 48 684-04167 AugerAssemblyHousing21" 1

22 710-0106 HexScrew,1/4-20x 1.00Gr.5 1 49 790-00238 IdlerBrkt.w/Brake (Pulleyhole3/8") 1

23 710-0642 HexScrew 1/4-20x .75Gr.5 1 50 756-0313 IdlerPulley(3/8"hole) 1

24 710-0653 Self-tappingScrew1/4-20x .375 1 51 710-0191 HexScrew3/8-24x 1.25 1

25 710-0896 HexScrew,1/4-14x0.625" 24 52 712-0116 JamLockNut 3/8--24 1

26 710-1005 Self-tappingScrew,1/4-14x .50" 6 53 7519630 RecoilHandle(Optional) 1

27 710-3008 HexScrew5/16-18x .75 1 54 722-3022 FoamTape.625X.25 2

OTES:Fora properworkingmachine,

seFactoryApprovedParts. V-beltsare/

signedtoengageanddisengagesafely. I

substitute(nonOEM)V-beltcanbe /

ngerousbynotdisengagingcompletelyJ

NOTE: Snow thrower features/components vary by model. NOT all parts listed above and pictured on the previous

page are standard equipment.

For parts and/or

accessories

please call

1-800-800-7310,or

1-330-220-4683.

www.mtdproducts.com

PartL=st,

For parts and/or

accessories

please call

1-800-800-7310,or

1-330-220-4683.

www.mtdproducts.com

_-?:_i!?iq!ii!iI

1 684-04127 ChuteAssembly 1

2 710-04071 CarriageBolt5/16-18x 1.0" 1

3 710-0451 CarriageBolt5/16-18x0.750" 1

4 712-04063 FlangeLockNut,5/16-18 6

5 720-0284 ChuteKnobAssembly 1

6 731-04388A ChuteHandle 1

7 731-04426A UpperChute 1

8 736-0159 Washer 1

9 710-0487 CarriageBolt5/16-18x2.0Gr.1 2

10 720-0284 HandleKnobAssembly5/16-18 2

11 725-0157

12 736-0451

13 747-04165

14 749-1092A

15 684-04044*

684-04043**

16 710-04187

17 710-1003

18 710-1882

CableTie

SaddleWasher.320x .93

Bail,GullWing

UpperHandle,

ShroudAssembly2 Cyc.4.5hp.

ShroudAssembly2 Cyc.3.5hp.

Screw,1/4-15x .50

Self-tappingScrew,#10-16x .625"

HexFlangeScrew5/16-18x 1.50Gr.5

19 712-0252 HexNut5/8-32x .12Special 1

20 725-2018 KeySwitch-ElectricStart 1

21 736-0225 LockWasherInternal.625x 1.058 1

22 736-0400 FiatWasher.194"x .62"x .063 5

23 732-0357A ExtensionSpring 1

24 736-0362 FiatWasher.330x 1.25x .06 2

25 710-0134 Screw,1/4-20x.62 8

26 710-3008 TrussMachineScrew,5/16-18x .75 1

27 712-04064 HexFlangeLockNut,1/4-20 9

28 731-1033 ShavePlate,19.88 1

29 736-0176 FiatWasher.265x.938x .120 4

30 746-04237 ControlCable 1

31 749-04114 LowerHandle 1

32 725-0201 IgnitionKey 2

33 731-1133C SparkPlugCover 1

34 731-04127 LowerChute5"Dia 1

35 731-04353 Ring-LowerChute 1

36 731-04886 Chute,Adapter5"Dia 1

37 732-04111 ChuteAdjustmentSpring 1

38 731-0511 StripTrim 3

* Model230/S230,250/$250,& 260/$260

**Model240/$240

Forparts and/or

accessories

please call

1-800-800-7310,or

1-330-220-4683.

www.mtdproducts.com

For parts and/or

accessories

please call

1-800-800.7310,or

1-330-220-4683.

www.mtdproducts.com

Thefollowingaccessoriesand kitsare availablefor single-stage,two-cycle snowthrowers.Seethe

retailerfromwhich you purchasedyoursnow thrower,an authorizedMTD Service Dealeror phone

(800) 800-7310for informationregardingprice and availability

0EM-390-697

0EM-390-996

0EM-737-0325

753-0451

753-04472

ElectricStartKit

'fitsmodelswitha two-cycleTecumseh3 HPor 3.5HPengine)

ElectricStartKit

'fitsmodelswitha two-cycleTecumseh4.5HP- 5.5HPengine)

MTDtwo-cyclesnowthroweroil (containssix2.6oz.bottles)

ShavePlate(includesreplacementshaveplateand hardware)

RubberAugerKit,SnowThrowerSingleStage

Forparts and/or

accessories

please call

1-800-800-7310,or

1-330-220-4683.

www.mtdproducts.com

MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR

ThelimitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenbyMTDLLCwithrespectto

newmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStates,itsposses-

sionsandterritories.

"MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsin materialandworkmanship

fora periodoftwo(2) yearscommencingonthedateoforiginalpurchase

andwill,atits option,repairor replace,freeofcharge,anypartfoundto

bedefectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.Thislimitedwarrantyshallonly

applyifthis producthasbeenoperatedandmaintainedinaccordance

withtheOperator'sManualfurnishedwiththeproduct,andhasnotbeen

subjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,accident,improper

maintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,ordamagebecause

ofotherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromtheinstallationor

useofanypart,accessoryorattachmentnotapprovedbyMTDforuse

withtheproduct(s)coveredbythis manualwillvoidyourwarrantyasto

anyresultingdamage.

Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befreefromdefectsinmaterialand

workmanshipfora periodofthirty(30)daysfromthedateof purchase.

Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batteries,

belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,snow

throwerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.

HOW TO OBTAINSERVICE: Warrantyservice isavailable,WITH

PROOFOF PURCHASE,throughyour localauthorized service

dealer.Tolocate the dealer in yourarea, check yourYellowPages,or

contact MTD LLCat RO. Box361131,Cleveland,Ohio 44136-0019,or

call 1-800-800-7310or 1-330-220-4683or log on to our Web site at

www.mtdproducts.com.

Thislimitedwarrantydoesnot providecoverageinthefollowingcases:

a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya

separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Refertoapplicablemanufacturer's

warrantyfortermsandconditions.

b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateoneyear

warranty.

c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchaslubricants,filters,blade

sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deck

adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishduetouse

orexposure.

d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice

dealer.

e. MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exported

outsideofthe UnitedStates,itspossessionsandterritories,except

thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsofexportdistribution.

f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts.

g. Transportationchargesand servicecalls.

No impliedwarranty,includinganyimpliedwarranty of merchant-

ability of fitness for a particularpurpose,applies after the applicable

periodof expresswritten warranty aboveas to the partsas identi-

fied. Noother expresswarranty, whether written or oral, exceptas

mentionedabove,givenby anypersonor entity,includinga dealer

or retailer,with respect to anyproduct,shallbind MTD.Duringthe

periodof the warranty, the exclusive remedyisrepairor replacement

of the productas set forth above.

Theprovisionsas set forth inthis warranty providethe sole and

exclusive remedyarising from the sale. MTDshall not be liable

for incidentalor consequential loss or damageincluding,without

limitation, expensesincurredfor substitute or replacementlawncare

services or for rentalexpensesto temporarily replacea warranted

product.

Somestatesdo notallowtheexclusionor limitationofincidentalor

consequentialdamages,or limitationson howlonganimpliedwarranty

lasts,sotheaboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Innoeventshallrecoveryofanykindbegreaterthantheamountofthe

purchasepriceoftheproductsold.Alterationof safetyfeatures of the

productshallvoid thiswarranty. Youassumetheriskandliabilityfor

loss,damage,or injurytoyouandyourpropertyand/ortoothersandtheir

propertyarisingoutofthemisuseor inabilitytousetheproduct.

Thislimitedwarrantyshallnotextendto anyoneotherthantheoriginal

purchaseror tothepersonforwhomitwaspurchasedasa gift.

HOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHISWARRANTY: Thislimitedwar-

rantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights

whichvaryfromstatetostate.

IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofofPurchasetoobtain

warrantycoverage.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-800-800-7310, 1-330-220-4683

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Model: 261

Category: Snow throwers

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