MTD 262 S235 S265 Snow Blower Owners Manual

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.
Auger Control Handle
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.
Figure 3
NOTE:  For  more  efficient  snow  clearing,  discharge
snow downwind whenever possible.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT operate the snow thrower without
the fuel cap securely in place on the fuel tank.
WARNING: Never operate the snow thrower
with bystanders in front of or near the
discharge chute opening.
Positioning the Discharge Chute
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.
Rotate the discharge chute to the left or right using
the chute handle. See Figure 2.
Engage the auger by squeezing the control handle
against the upper handle. See Figure 3.
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 or posible damage or marking of pavement.
Resulting wear would not be covered by warranty.
Wing Knob
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.
Chute Handle
Upper Chute
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.
Figure 2
Starting the Engine
Refer to the Engines manual packed with the snow
thrower for detailed instructions regarding starting
the engine.
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