MTD Series 140 thru 152 - Manual (Page 7)

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SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING: Before starting the engine,
read, understand, and follow all instructions
and warnings on the machine and in this
manual before operating.
Fuel And Oil Mixture
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
Your snow thrower is equipped with a two-cycle
engine that requires a mixture of gasoline and two
cycle engine oil at a ratio of 50:1. Refer to the
Tecumseh Engines operator’s manual for detailed
instructions regarding oil and gasoline for your snow
thrower’s engine.
•
A plastic cup is placed inside the fuel fill opening on
the fuel tank (beneath the fuel cap) to keep debris
out during product assembly. Remove and discard
this cup before filling up the tank.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT operate the snow thrower without
the fuel cap securely in place on the fuel tank.
Starting the Engine
• Refer to the Tecumseh Engines manual packed
with the snow thrower for detailed instructions
regarding starting the engine.
Operating the Snow Thrower
• Loosen the wing knob found on the left side of the
discharge chute and pivot the upper chute upward
or downward to the desired pitch. Retighten the
wing knob before operating the snow thrower.
• Position the discharge chute opening by using the
Chute Handle to throw the snow in the desired
direction. See Figure 4.
Figure 4
Figure 5
NOTE: For more efficient snow clearing, discharge
snow downwind whenever possible.
WARNING: Never operate the snow thrower
with bystanders in front of or near the
discharge chute opening.
• Engage the auger by squeezing the control handle
against the upper handle. See Figure 5.
• Lift up slightly on the handle to allow the rubber
paddles on the auger to contact the pavement and
propel the snow thrower forward.
IMPORTANT: Excessive upward pressure on the handle
will result in premature wear on the rubber auger
paddles. Resulting wear would not be covered by
warranty.
• As the snow thrower starts to move, maintain a firm
hold on the handle, and guide the snow thrower
along the path to be cleared.
• Release the auger control handle to stop the snow
throwing action and the forward motion.
Stopping the Engine
WARNING: Muffler, engine and surrounding
areas become hot and can cause a burn. Do
not touch.
• After clearing snow, allow the engine to run for an
extra few minutes before storing to help dry any
moisture on the engine.
• To stop the engine: Turn the ignition key
counterclockwise to the OFF position. Refer to
Ignition Key on page 6. Remove the key form the
snow thrower’s ignition switch before storing.
IMPORTANT: Keep the ignition key in a safe place. The
engine can not be started without it.
• Wipe all the snow and any moisture which has
formed, from the unit.
• Move the choke lever back and forth several times.
Wing Knob
Chute Handle
Upper Chute
Control Handle