MTD S265 User Manual
Operator’s manual, Snow thrower, Single-stage
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Single-Stage
Snow Thrower
Models 262
S235
S265
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
IMPORTANT:
Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if
any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required
by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark
arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131
Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
FORM NO
. 769-01200.fm
(5/21/2004)
Operator’s Manual
Document Outline
- SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
- Training
- Preparation
- Operation
- Maintenance And Storage
- Your Responsibility:
- SECTION 2: Assembling your snow thrower
- Contents of Carton
- Positioning the Upper Handle
- Assembling the Discharge Chute
- SECTION 3: Know your snow throweR
- Choke Lever
- Primer
- Ignition Key
- Starter Handle
- Electric Starter Button (If so equipped)
- Electric Starter Plug (If so equipped)
- Spark Plug Cover
- Auger
- Auger Control Handle
- Discharge Chute / Chute Handle
- Shave Plate
- SECTION 4: OPERATIng your snow thrower
- Fuel And Oil Mixture
- Positioning the Discharge Chute
- Starting the Engine
- Stopping the Engine
- SECTION 5: Making ADJUSTMENTS
- Control Cable & Belt Tension
- The upper hole in the control handle provides for an adjustment in cable tension. To adjust, disconnect the end of control cable...
- Shave Plate
- SECTION 6: Maintaining your snow thrower
- Engine
- Lubrication
- Hardware
- Replacing the Drive Belt
- Replacing the Shave Plate
- Replacing the Auger’s Rubber Paddles
- SECTION 7: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
- SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
- SECTION 9: Accessories & Kits
- SECTION 10: parts list
- MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-800-800-7310, 1-330-220-4683
- Single-Stage