MTD 260 Series Owner's manual

Brand: MTD

Model: 260 Series

Category: Snow throwers

Type: Owner's manual

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

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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.

PRINTEDIN U.S.A.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

FORMNO.769-01283B

05/2005

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 .............................................. pg. 3

Safe Operation Practices ........................... pg. 4

Setting UpYour Snow Thrower .................. pg. 6

KnowYour Snow Thrower .......................... pg. 7

Operating Your Snow Thrower ................... pg. 8

Adjustments & Maintenance ..................... pg. 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 Model Number

BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING

YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,

pleaselocate modelplate on equipmentand copy

informationto thesample modelplate providedtothe right.

Youcan locatethe model plateby standing at the operating

position andlookingdown at rearof thesnow thrower.This

informationwill be necessaryto usethemanufacturer'sweb

site and/or obtain assistancefrom 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 onYard Machinesandthenthe CustomerSupport 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 the engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packedseparatelywith

your unit,for more information.

1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGAUGER

CONTACTWiTHAUGERCAHAMPUTATE

HAHOSANDFEET.

2. DISEHGAGECLUTCHLEVERS,STOPEHGIHE,

ANDREMAINDEHIHDHAHBLESUNTILALL

MOVIHGPARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFORE

UHCLOGGiHGORSERViCIHGMACHiHE.

3.TO AVOIDTHROWNOBJECTSIHJURIES,

NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGEATBYSTANDERS.

USEEXTRACAUTIONWHEHOPERATINGOH

GRAVELSURFACES.

4. BEADOPERATOR'SMAHUAL

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WARNING

Thissymbolpoints

out importantsafety

instructionswhich,if

notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

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 inpersonalinjury.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 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 andthrowing objects.

Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injury ordeath.

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.

thismanualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbya

parent.

4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper

instruction.

5. Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Plan 4.

yoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof material

towardroads,bystanders,andthe like.

6. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,andchildrenatleast75

feetfromthe machinewhileit isin operation.Stopmachine

ifanyoneentersthearea. 6.

7. Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingor falling,especially 7.

whenoperatinginreverse.

Preparation

Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto be

used.Removealldoormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,

wires,and otherforeignobjects,whichcould betrippedover

orthrownbythe auger/impeller.

Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldsduringoperation

andwhile performinganadjustmentorrepairto protectyour

eyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancauseserious

injurytothe eyes.

Do notoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinterouter

garments.Do notwearjewelry,longscarves,orother

looseclothingwhichcouldbecomeentangledinmoving

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.Washyourskinandchangeclothes

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 nomorethanY2-inch

belowbottomoffiller neckto providespacefor fuel

expansion.

g. Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.

h. Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeitoff theengineandequip-

ment.Movemachinetoanotherarea.Waitfiveminutes

beforestartingtheengine.

i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere

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

waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).

j. Allowmachinetocoolat leastfive minutesbefore

storing.

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 ina poorlyventilatedarea.

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,bystanders,andpetsor

allow anyonein frontofthe machine.

12.Donotoverloadmachinecapacity byattemptingto clear

snowattoofast ofa rate.

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.Ifthe machineshouldstartto 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. Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredin this manual,use

careandgoodjudgment.Contactyourdealeror callthe

customerservice numberfoundonpagetwo.

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. Snowthrowershaveplatesand skidshoesaresubjectto

wearanddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequently

checkallcomponentsand replacewith originalequipment

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 a runaway

engineandcauseit tooperateatunsafespeeds.Nevertamper

withfactorysettingofenginegovernor.

Notice regarding Emissions

Engineswhicharecertifiedto complywithCaliforniaandfederal

EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)

arecertifiedtooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,andmay

includethefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModifica-

tion(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)ifso equipped.

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.

ii_Iiiiii_iili_i __ _i_!_:ii!__ii_!_ii_:_!I_II_

Adjustment

WARNING

D_sconne0tt,espa_k

plugwireand ground

it against the engine

to preventunintended

startingl

NOTE:

ThisOperatoCsManual

covers severalmodelSl

SnowthrOWerfeatures

vary mode Not

all featuresdiscussed

in this manual are

applicable to all snow

thrower modelSl

NOTE:

referencesto left

or rightside ofth(

snow thrower is

from the operating

Figure 3-1

NOTE: ThisOperator'sManualcoversseveralmodels.

Snowthrowerfeaturesvarybymodel.Notall features

discussedin thismanualareapplicabletoall snow

throwermodels.

NOTE:All referencesto leftor rightsideofthesnow

throwerisfromtheoperatingpositiononly

Contents of Carton

Cartoncontentsare listedbelowwithpartnumbersin

parentheses.

1. TwoIgnitionKeys(725-0201)

2. 2.6ozBottleof2 CycleOil (737-04037)

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

_ WARNING: Disconnectthe spark plug

wire and ground itagainst the engineto

preventunintended starting.

Handle

Figure 2

Positioning the Upper

Handle

Removepackingmaterial,ifpresent.

1. Makingsurenottopinchthecablein theprocess,

pivottheupperhandleintotheoperatingpositionas

illustratedin Figure3-1untilit clicksintoplace.

2. Tightenthewingknobstosecurethehandleinplace

asin Figure3-1.

Assembling the

Chute assembly

Forshippingreasons,thesnowthrowerhasbeen

packagedwiththeupperchutepivotedall thewaydown.

Topivotitupward,proceedasfollows:

Turnthechuteuntilthechuteopeningisfacing

straightahead. Removethestarknobandcarriage

boltfromthelowerchute. SeeFigure3-2.

Pivottheupperchuteupwardoverthelip onthelower

chutesothatthereisNOgap betweentheupper

chuteandthelowerchute.

Resecurewiththe hardwarejustremoved.Ifinstalled

correctly,yoursnowthrowershouldlooklikeFigure

3-3.

IMPORTANT:Donotusethechutehandleto liftthe

snowthrower.

Figure 3

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

powersouroe

Electric Starter Plug (If so equipped)

Requiresuseofa two-prongoutdoorextensioncord

(packedwiththesnowthrower)anda 120Vpower

source/walloutlet.

Spark Plug Cover

Removesparkplugcovertoaccesssparkplug.

Whenengaged,theaugersrotationdrawssnowinto

theaugerhousingandthrowsitoutthechuteassembly.

Rubberpaddleson theaugersalsoaidin propellingthe

unitastheycomeincontactwiththe pavement.

Auger Control

Locatedontheupperhandle,theaugercontrolisused

toengageanddisengagedrivetotheauger.Squeeze

thecontrolagainsttheupperhandletoengageauger;

releaseittodisengage.

Chute Assembly / Chute Handle

Rotatethechuteassemblytotheleftor rightusingchute

handle.Pitchofthechuteassemblycontrolsangleat

whichthesnowisthrown.Loosenwingknobonside

ofthechuteassemblybeforepivotingchuteassembly

upwardordownward.Retightentheknoboncedesired

positionhasbeenachieved.

Shave Plate

Theshaveplatemaintainscontactwithpavementas

thesnowthrowerispropelled,allowingsnowcloseto

pavement'ssurfacetobedischarged.

Fuel Cap

Removegascaptoaddfuel. Thisunitrunsona mixture

offuelandoil.DoNOToperatethesnowthrowerwithout

firstreadingtheTecumsehenginesoperator'smanualfor

instructionsregardingproperfuelandengineoil.

NOTE:Thisunitmayincludeafuelplug,whichisonly

usedduringassemblytokeepdirtanddebrisoutof fuel

tank. Discardthefuelplugbeforefillingthefueltank.

Know

Your Snow

Thrower

IMPORTANT:

Thisunitrunsona

mixtured fuel

andoil.Do NOT

operatethesnow

throwerwithoutfirst

readingthe Tecumseh

engineoperator's

manualfor instructions

regardingproperfuel

and engineoilmixture.

NOTE:

Thisunit may

includea fuel plug,

which isonly used

duringassemblyto

keepdirt and debris

out offuel 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)

FuelCap

ChuteAssembly_

Chute

Key

StarterHandle

PlugAccess

ChokeLever

Before Starting

Figure 5=1

To Start Engine

_ ARNING:Beforestartingthe

engine,read, understand,and follow

all instructionsand warnings on the

machine and inthis manual.

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.

IMPORTANT:Forcompleteanddetailedenginestarting,

stoppingand storinginstructions,it isrecommendedthat

youreadtheenginemanualalsoincludedwiththisunit.

Thesparkplugwirewasdisconnectedforsafety.

Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplugbeforestarting.

2. Toavoidcarbonmonoxidepoisoning,makesure

engineisoutdoorsina well-ventilatedarea.

3. Insertignitionkeyintoslot.TurnkeytoONposition.

4. Nowfollowtheinstructionsbelowasitpertainstoyour

unit.SeeFigure5 forlocationofcontrols.

Electric Starter(if equipped)

_ ARNING:Theelectricstarter must

be used with a properlygrounded

three-prong receptacleat all times to

avoid the possibilityof electric shock.

Follow all instructionscarefullypriorto

operating theelectric starter.

__k WARNING:Useextremecare when

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.

Theelectricstarterisequippedwitha groundedthree-

wirepowercordandplug,and isdesignedtooperate

on 120voltAChouseholdcurrent.

Determinethatyourhousewiringisa three-wire

groundedsystem.Aska licensedelectricianifyouare

notcertain.

If your homewiring system is not a three-wire

grounded system, do notusethiselectricstarter

underanyconditions.

4. If yourhomeelectricalsystemisgrounded, but

a three-holereceptacleisnotavailable,one should

be installedbya licensedelectricianbeforeusingthe

electricstarter.

5. If you havea grounded three-prong receptacle,

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 OFRIfenginefalters,

movechokeimmediatelyto FULLandthengradually

to 1/2thentoOFF.

11.Disconnectthepowercord.Always unplug from the

outlet first, and then from the snowthrower.

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.

Tohelppreventpossiblefreeze-up ofstarter,

proceedasfollows:

1. Runenginefora fewminutesbeforestoppingto help

dryoffanymoistureontheengine.

2. Wipeall snowandmoisturefromthecarburetor

coverintheareaofthecontrollevers.Also,move

controlleversbackandforthseveraltimes.Leave

chokecontrolintheFULLchokeposition.

3. Removeignitionkeyanddisconnectsparkplugwire

topreventaccidentalstarting.

Operating the Snow Thrower

Thepitchofthechuteassemblycontrolstheangleat

whichthesnowisthrown.

1. Loosenthechuteknobfoundon theleft sideofthe

chuteassemblyandpivottheupperchuteupwardor

downwardtothedesiredpitch.Retightenthechute

knobbeforeoperatingthesnowthrower.

2. Positionthechuteassemblyopeningbyusingthe

ChuteHandletothrowthesnowinthedesired

direction.SeeinsetFigure5-1.

Clearing Snow

__L WARNING:Neveroperate thesnow

thrower with bystandersin front of or

nearthe chuteassembly opening.

1. Engagetheaugerbysqueezingtheaugercontrol

againsttheupperhandle.SeeFigure5-2.

2. Liftup slightlyonthehandletoallowtherubber

paddlesontheauger

tocontactthepave-

mentand propelthe

snowthrowerforward.

Pushingdownward

onthehandlewill

raisetheaugersoff

thegroundandstop

forwardmotion. Figure 5-2

3. Dischargesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.

Slightlyoverlapeachpreviouslyclearedpath.

NOTE:Excessiveupwardpressureon thehandlewill

resultinprematurewearontherubberaugerblades

whichwouldnotbecoveredbywarranty.

Operating Tips

1. Runtheenginefora fewminutesbeforestoppingto

helpdryanymoistureon theengine.

2. Cleanthesnowthrowerthoroughlyaftereachuse.

_ WARNING:Muffler, engineand

surroundingareasbecomehotand

cancausea burn.Becarefuland do

not touch when hot.

Muffler,engine and

and

Donot touch.

Never operate the

with

bystandersinfront

of or nearthe chute

NOTE:

Excessiveupward

pressureonthe

handlewill resultin

prematurewear

onthe rubber

auger bladeswhich

would not becovered

by warranty.

Adjustments

WARNING

Disconnectthe

spark plugwire

and ground itagainst

the engineto prevent

unintendedstarting.

NEVERattemptto

'makeanyadjustments

while the engine

isrunning,except

iwhere specifiedinthe

ioperatoCsmanual.

Beforeservicing,

' repairing,orinspecting,

disengagethecontrol

bailandstopengine.

i Wait until allmoving

i parts havecome

to acompletestop.

Disconnectspark plug

wire and groundit

againstthe engineto

preventunintended

starting.

Figure 6=1

Figure 6=2

_ ARNING:Disconnectthe spark plug

wire and grounditagainst the engine

to preventunintended starting.

,_il/hlk WARNING:NEVERattempt to make

any adjustmentswhilethe engineis

running, exceptwherespecified inthe

operator'smanual.

Lubrication

Lubricatepivotpointson theaugercontrolandthe

extensionspringattheendof thecontrolcable witha

lightoil onceeveryseasonand beforestorageofthe

snowthrowerattheendoftheseason.

Adjusting 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 Figure6-1.

Movetheshaveplatetodesiredpositionand retighten

thenutsandboltssecurely.

Replacing Shave Plate

Theshaveplateisattachedtothebottomof theauger

housingandis subjecttowear.It shouldbechecked

periodically.Therearetwo wearingedgesandtheshave

platecanbereversed.RefertoFigure6-1.

1. Removethefourcarriageboltsandhexlocknuts

whichattachittothesnowthrowerhousing.

2. Installnewshaveplate,makingsuretheheadsofthe

carriageboltsareonthe insideofthehousing.

3. Adjusttheshaveplateaccordingtoinstructions

above.Tightenthenutssecurelybeforeoperatingthe

snowthrower.

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 showninFigure6-2.Testthesnow

throwerto seeif thereisa noticeabledifference.

Replacing Belt

_ ARNING:Beforeservicing, repairing,

or inspecting,disengagethe auger

control 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

Figure6-3. Thensimplypullthebeltoffbygraspingitfrom

thebottomoftheaugerpulleyandpullingoff. Onceyou

removethebeltfromthepulleys,youcanpushdownonthe

idlerpulleytoreleasethebeltfromunderthebeltkeeper.

Toreplacethebeltfollowtheseinstructionsandreferto

Figure6-4:

1. Pushdownon theIdlerpulley.

2. Putbelton topoftheaugerpulley,underbeltkeeper.

3. Threadbeltaroundenginepulley.

4. Pushbeltoverbottomofaugerpulley.

Reinstallthebeltcoverremovedearlier.

Replacing Auger Paddles

Thesnowthrowerauger'srubberpaddlesaresubjectto

wearandshouldbe replacedifanysignsofexcessive

wearispresent.

IMPORTANT:DoNOTallowtheauger'srubberpaddles

towearto thepointwhereportionsofthemetalauger

itselfcancomeincontactwiththepavement.Doingso

canresultinseriousdamagetoyoursnowthrower.

Tochangetherubberpaddles,proceedasfollows:

1. Removetheexistingrubberpaddlesbyunscrewingthe

self-tappingscrewswhichsecurethemtotheauger.

SeeFigure6-5.

2. Securethereplacementrubberpaddlestotheauger

usingthehardwareremovedearlier.

Engine

1. Refertotheseparateenginemanualforall engine

maintenanceprocedures.

2. Checkengineand snowthrowerfrequentlyforloose

hardware,andtightenasneeded.

Carburetor

_ullbelt off here

Figure 6-3

Figure 6-4

A ARNING:Ifanyadjustments needto

be madeto theenginewhile theengine

isrunning(e.g.carburetor), keep

clear of all moving parts.Be careful of

muffler, engine and other surrounding

heatedsurfaces.

1. Refertotheseparateenginemanual,packedwith

yourunit,forcarburetoradjustmentinformation.

Figure 6-5

Maintenan

WARNING

if any adjustments

needto bemade to

the

eng n ronn ng(e:g:

carburetor), keep clear

of all moving parts:

Be careful of muffler,

engineandother

s= ounding,eared

surfaces:

iMPORTANT:

Do NOTallow the

augecs rubberpaddles

towear tothe point

WhereportionsOfthe

metal augeritself Can

comein contactwith

thepavement.Doing

so canresult in serious

damageto your 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 useengine 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

__k 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 gas appliance.

NOTE:Itisimportantto preventgumdepositsfrom

forminginessentialfuelsystempartsoftheenginesuch

asthecarburetor,fuelfilter,fuelhoseor tankduring

storage.

CAUTION:Alcohol blended fuels (tailed gasohol

or usingethanol or methanol) canattract moisture

which leads toseparation and formation ofacids

during storage.Acidic gas candamagethe fuel

system of an engine while in storage.

1. Removeaftgasolinefromthefueltankto preventgum

depositsfromformingonthesepartsand harmingthe

engine.

2. Runtheengineuntilthefueltankisemptyandit stops

duetolackoffuel.

NOTE:Fuelstabilizer(suchas STA-BIL)isanaccept-

ablealternativein minimizingtheformationoffuelgum

depositsduringstorage.Addstabilizertogasolineinfuel

tankorstoragecontainer.Alwaysfollowmixratiofound

onstabilizercontainer.Runengineatleast10minutes

afteraddingstabilizertoallowitto reachthecarburetor.

Donotdraincarburetorifusingfuelstabilizer.

_ WARNING:Neveruse engineor

carburetorcleaning products in the fuel

tank or permanent damagemayoccur.

4. Removethesparkplugandpourone(1)ounce

ofengineoil throughthesparkplugholeintothe

cylinder.Coversparkplugholewitha ragandcrank

theengineseveraltimestodistributetheoil. Replace

sparkplug.

NOTE:Refertotheenginemanualformoreinformation

onpreparingthe snowthrowerengineforstorage.

Toavoidengineproblems,thefuelsystemshouldbe

emptiedbeforestoragefor30daysor longer.Follow

theseinstructionstoprepareyoursnowthrowerfor

storage:

__i 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.

Preparing Snow Thrower

Whenstoringthesnowthrowerinan unventilatedor

metalstorageshed,careshouldbetakento rustproof

theequipment.Usinga lightoilor silicone,coatthe

equipment,especiallyanychains,springs,bearings

andcables.

2. Removealldirtfromexteriorofengineandequipment.

3. Followlubricationrecommendationsin maintenance

section.

4. Storeequipmentina clean,dryarea.

Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution

Engine fails tOstart ii FueitankemPtyloi sta!efuel 1 Filltankwith C!eanfreshgaso!inel

21 Imprope[fue!mixture 2i Mixnewfuelata ratioof50:1

& Blockedfue line & cleanfuelline

KeynotinONpoSition 41 InsertkeyandturntoOa position

&spark plugWiredisconneCted 5: connectwileto sparkp!ugl

61 FaultySParkplug &clean SPa[kplugl readjustgap;oi

replacel

7: Enginenotprimed 7: Primeenginefourtimesl

81 EnginefloodedfromeXcessive 8.Wait at leaSttenminutesbefore

priming starting.

Enginerunserratic

1. Unitrunningonchoke

2. Fuellineblocked,or stalefuel

3. Waterordirtinfuelsystem

4. Carburetoroutofadjustment

1. MovechokelevertoOFFposition.

2. Cleanfuellineandfilltankwith

fresh,cleangasoline.

3. Refertoenginemanualfor remedy.

4. Refertoenginemanualfor remedy.

- Engineoverheats

Lossof power

Excessivevibraticn

1. Carburetoroutofadjustment 1. Refertoenginemanualfor instruc- I

tion. J

1. Sparkplugwireloose 1. Firmlyconnectsparkplugwire.

2. Ventingascapplugged 2. Clearvent.

1. Loosepartsor damagedauger 1. Stopengineimmediatelyand

disconnectsparkplugwire.Check

forpossibledamage.Tightenall

boltsand quts.Repairas needed,f

theproblempersists,takeunittoan

authorizedservicedealer.

Unitfails to self-propel 1. Drivecableoutofadjustment

2. Drivebeltlooseordamaged

Augerscontinueto rotate 1. Cableoutof adjustment.

Unit fails to discharge

snow

1 Chuteassemblyclogged.

2. Shearpinsheared.

3. Foreignobjectlodgedinauger

4 Augercontrolcableoutof

adjustment.

5. Augerbeltlooseor damaged.

1. Adjustaugercontrolcableasshown

inAdjustmentssection.

2. Replacedrivebelt.

1. Adjustaugercontrolcableas

shownin Adjustmentssection.

1. Stopengineanddisconnectspark

plugwire.Cleanchuteandinside

ofaugerhousingwithclean-out

toolor stick.

2. Replaceshearpin,

3. Stopengineimmediatelyand

disconnectthesparkplugwire.

Removeobjectfromauger.

4. Adjustaugercontrolcable

5. Replaceaugerbelt.

returntheunit to

retailerfrom which was

purchased,without first

contactingCustomer

SuPport:

Logonto

_w.mtdproducts.com

or call acustomer

service representative

at 1(800)800,73! Oor

YoU Willneedthe

model numberand

serial numberif and

when calling Customer

Support, logging

Onto ourwebsite and

contacting a service

dealer.Please refer

to page2 of this

manual for information

regardinglocatingand

recordingyour model

and serial numbers:

NOTE: Forrepairsbeyondtheminoradjustmentslistedabove,contaclyournearestauthorizedservicerepresentative

or call1-800-800-7310fortheCustomerSupportCenter.Refertotheenginemanualformoreenginerelated

information.

Model Series $230-240

Determinedrive pulley system by

J measuringthis hole.

Model Series $230-240

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1 629-0236t ExtensionCord 1 26 710-0352 Screw,1/4-14x .375 6

2 710-0627 HexScrew,5/16-24x .75 1 27 684-04227 AugerAssemblyHousing21" 1

3 710-1003t Screw,#10-16x .625 2 28 712-04064tt HexFlangeLockNut,1/4-20 1

4 7510009630 RecoilHandle 1 712-0116" Jam LockNut3/8--24 1

5 712-04063 HexFlangeLockNut,5/16-18 2 29 726-0299 PushCap,1/2" 2

6 722-3022 FoamTape.625X.25 2 30 732-0357A ExtensionSpring 1

7 726-0154 PushMountCableTie 1 31 736-0176 FiatWasher.265x .938x .120 1

8 726-0205 Clamp,Hose 2 32 721-04006 FueITankGasket 2

9 750-0716A Spcr.,.630x .880x .747 1 33 736-0329 LockWasher,1/4 1

10 736-0242 BellWasher,.340 x .872x .060 1 34 741-04188 BallBearing 2

11 747-04150 GasTankSupportWire 1 35 684-04168tt IdlerPulley 1

12 7511825510 ChokeLeverKnob 1 756-0313" IdlerPulley 1

13 751-0535 Hose,FuelLine 18 36 748-0234 ShoulderSpacer.25 1

14 751-10023 Tank,Fuel 1 37 712-0896 HexLockNut1/4-28 1

15 751-10278 Cap,Fuel 1 38 790-00249 BearingCup 2

16 754-0367 V-Belt,3/8 x 34.4Lg. 1 39 790-00283tt IdlerBrkt.w/Brake 1

17 756-0416B PulleyHalf,.625IDx2.25OD 2 790-00238* IdlerBrkt.w/Brake 1

18 756-04243 Pulley,VType,3/8 x 6.00D 1 40 790-00045A BeltCover 1

19 790-00225 2-CycleMountingBracket 1 41 756-0625 CableRoller 1

20 734-04070 Wheel,7x 1.61Dia. Tread 2 42 735-04033 RubberPaddle 2

21 684-04228 AugerAssemblyComplete 1 43 735-04032 CrescentSpiral 4

22 710-0106tt HexScrew,1/4-20x 1.00Gr.5 1 44 750-04571 Shldr.,Spcr.,.260x .785x .538 1

710-0191" HexScrew3/8-24x 1.25 1 45 7510009636t RecoilHandle,Mitten 1

23 710-0642 HexScrew 1/4-20x .75Gr.5 1 46 7512B1476 Primer 1

24 710-0653 Self-tappingScrew1/4-20x .375 1 47 738-0924A CarriageScrew 1/4-28 1

25 710-0896 HexScrew,1/4-14x0.625" 24

OTE:Fora properworkingmachine,

e FactoryApprovedParts. V-beltsare |

signedtoengageanddisengagesafely. I

substitute(nonOEM)V-beltcanbe |

ngerousbynotdisengagingcompletely_/)

t IfEquipped

tt PulleyHole1/4"

* PulleyHole3/8"

NOTE:Snowthrowerfeatures/componentsvarybymodel.NOTall partslistedaboveandpicturedontheprevious

pageare standardequipment.

PartL=st,

_FACTORY PARTS

For parts and/or

accessories please cali

1-800-800-7310,

or visit

www.mtdproducts.com.

Model Series $230-240

t3%

iVlodel Series $230-240

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 7

5 720-04072 StarKnob,5/16-18 2

6 731-04388A ChuteHandle 1

7 731-04426A UpperChute 1

8 736-0119 LockWasher,5/16 1

9 710-04532 CarriageScrew,5/16-18x2.0Gr.5 2

10 732-04111 ChuteAdjustmentSpring 1

11 725-0157 CableTie 1

12 710-0805 Screw,5/16-18x 1.50 4

13 747-04165 Bail,GullWing 1

14 749-1092A UpperHandle,GullWing 1

15 684-04043 ShroudAssembly2Cyc.3.5hp. 1

684-04044 ShroudAssembly2Cyc.4.5hp. 1

16 710-04187 Screw,1/4-15x.50 3

17 710-1003 Self-tappingScrew,#10-16x .625" 3

18 710-1882 HexFlangeScrew5/16-18x 1.50Gr.5 4

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

23 750-0589 Spcr.,.325IDx .625ODx .88Lg. 4

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 3

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

Snow

For parts and/or

accessories please call

1.800-800-7310,

or visit

www.mtdproducts.com.

NOTES:

MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR

ThelimitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenbyMTDLLCwithrespect

tonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStates,its

possessionsandterritories.

"MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsinmaterialandworkman-

shipfora periodoftwo (2)yearscommencingonthedateoforiginal

purchaseandwill,at itsoption,repairor replace,freeofcharge,any

partfoundto bedefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thislimitedwar-

rantyshallonlyapplyifthisproducthasbeenoperatedand maintained

inaccordancewiththeOperator'sManualfurnishedwiththeproduct,

andhasnotbeensubjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,

accident,impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,

ordamagebecauseofotherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresulting

fromthe installationor useofanypart,accessoryor attachmentnot

approvedby MTDforusewiththeproduct(s)coveredbythis manual

willvoidyourwarrantyastoanyresultingdamage.

Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befreefromdefectsinmaterialand

workmanshipfora periodofthirty(30)daysfromthedateof purchase.

Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batter-

ies,belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,

snowthrowerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.

NOW TO OBTAINSERVICE: Warrantyservice isavailable,WITH

PROOFOF PURCHASE,throughyour localauthorized service

dealer.Tolocate the dealer in yourarea, check yourYellowPages,

or contact MTDLLCat RO. Box361131,Cleveland,Ohio 44136-

0019,or call 1-800-800-7310or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our

Website at www.mtdproducts.com.

Thislimitedwarrantydoesnotprovidecoverageinthefollowingcases:

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,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishdueto

useor exposure.

d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice

dealer.

e. MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exported

outsideoftheUnitedStates,its possessionsandterritories,except

thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsofexportdistribution.

f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts.

g. Transportationchargesandservicecalls.

Noimpliedwarranty,includingany impliedwarrantyof mer-

chantabilityof fitness for a particular purpose,applies after the

applicable periodof expresswritten warranty aboveasto the

partsasidentified.Nootherexpresswarranty, whetherwritten or

oral, exceptas mentioned above,givenby anypersonor entity,

includinga dealeror retailer, withrespect to any product,shall

bindMTD.Duringthe periodof the warranty,the exclusiveremedy

isrepairor replacementof the productas setforth above.

Theprovisionsasset forth inthis warrantyprovidethesoleand

exclusiveremedy arising from the sale.MTDshallnot be liable

for incidentalor consequentiallossor damageincluding,without

limitation, expensesincurredfor substituteor replacementlawn

careservicesor for rentalexpensesto temporarily replacea

warranted product.

Somestatesdo notallowtheexclusionor limitationofincidentalor

consequentialdamages,or limitationsonhowlongan impliedwarranty

lasts,sotheaboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Innoeventshallrecoveryofanykindbegreaterthantheamountofthe

purchasepriceof theproductsold.Alterationof safetyfeaturesof

the product shallvoid this warranty. Youassumetheriskand liability

forloss,damage,or injurytoyouandyourpropertyand/ortoothersand

theirpropertyarisingoutofthemisuseor inabilitytousethe product.

Thislimitedwarrantyshallnotextendtoanyoneotherthantheoriginal

purchaserorto thepersonforwhomitwas purchasedasa gift.

HOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHISWARRANTY:This limited

warrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,and youmayalsohaveother

rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchasetoobtain

warrantycoverage.

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Category: Snow throwers

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