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

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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: Thisunit is equippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush-

coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).

If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderby the operator.In theStateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw

(Section4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester

for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,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

YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,

please locatethe model plate on the equipmentand copy the

informationto the sample model plate provided to the right.

Youcan locatethe model plateby standing at the operating

position and lookingdown at the rear of the snow thrower.

This information will be necessaryto use the manufacturer's

web site and/or obtain assistance from the Customer Support

Department or an authorizedservice dealer.

Model Number

www. rntdprod ucts.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 you have difficulty assemblingthis product or have any questions regardingthe controls, operation, or maintenanceof this

unit,you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Click on the Service & Support menuoption.

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

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

tions, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual, packed separatelywith

your unit, for more information.

MTD _rtt_r,t_fi_a_ O_r C_mp_y

Ser,_ice 8_Suppo_±

Product. Registration

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1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGAUGER

CONTACTWiTHAUGERCAHAMPUTATE

HAHOSAND FEET.

2. DISEHGAGECLUTCHLEVERS,STOPEHGIHE,

ANDREMAINDEHIHDHAHBLESUNTILALL

MOVIHGPARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFORE

UHCLOGGiHGORSERViCIHGMACHiHE.

3.TO AVOIDTHROWNOBJECTSIHJURIES,

NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGEATBYSTANDERS.

USEEXTRACAUTIONWHEHOPERATINGOH

GRAVELSURFACES.

4. BEADOPERATOR'SMAHUAL

WARNING

This symbolpoints

out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if

not followed,could

endangerthe personal

safetyand/or property

of yourself andothers.

Readandfollowall

instructionsinthis

manualbefore

attemptingto operate

this machine.Failure

to complywiththese

instructionsmay result

in personalinjury.When

you see this symbol.

HEED ITS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use of

this power machineto

personswho read,

understand and

followthe warnings

and instructionsin this

manualand on the

machine.

WARNING

This symbolpoints

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

you see this symbol.

i HEED ITS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use

of this power machine

to personswho read,

_understand

ano followthe warnings

and instructions

inthis manual

and on the machine.

WARNING: Engine Exhaust,some of its constituents, andcertain vehicle compo-

nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto State of Californiato cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductiveharm.

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this

manual.As with any type of power equipment, carelessnessor error on the part of the operator can

result in serious injury.This machine is capable of amputating hands andfeet andthrowing objects.

Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould result in serious injury or death.

Training

1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe 1.

machineandin themanual(s)beforeattemptingto

assembleand operate.Keepthis manualina safe placefor

futureandregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacement

parts. 2.

2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheir properoperation.

Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethem quickly.

3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis

machine.Children14yearsold andovershouldreadand

understandtheoperationinstructionsand safetyrulesin 3.

this manualand shouldbe trainedand supervisedbya

parent.

4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper

instruction.

5. Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Plan 4.

yoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof material

towardroads,bystandersandthe like.

6. Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenat least 75feet 5.

fromthe machinewhileit is in operation.Stopmachineif

anyoneentersthe area. 6.

7. Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling,especially 7.

whenoperatingin reverse.

Preparation

Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto be

used. Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,

wiresand otherforeignobjects,whichcouldbetripped over

orthrownbythe auger/impeller.

Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldsduringoperation

andwhile performinganadjustmentorrepairto protectyour

eyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan cause serious

injuryto the eyes.

Do notoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinterouter

garments.Do notwearjewelry,longscarvesorother

looseclothing,whichcould becomeentangledin moving

parts.Wearfootwearwhich willimprovefootingonslippery

surfaces.

Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacle

forall units withelectric startengines.

Adjustcollectorhousingheightto cleargravel orcrushed

rocksurfaces.

Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingthe engine.

Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis

running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe

operator'smanual.

Letengine andmachineadjustto outdoortemperature

beforestartingto clearsnow.

Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextreme

care inhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammable

andthe vaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan

occurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyour clothes,

whichcan ignite.Washyour skinand changeclothes

immediately.

a. Useonly an approvedgasolinecontainer.

b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars, pipesandothersources

of ignition.

c. Neverfuel machineindoors.

d. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhilethe engineis hot

or running.

e. Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefuel-

ing.

f. Neveroverfill fueltank. Filltankto nomorethan Y2inch

belowbottomoffiller neckto providespacefor fuel

expansion.

g. Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.

h. If gasolineis spilled,wipe itoff theengineand equip-

ment.Movemachineto anotherarea.Wait5 minutes

beforestartingtheengine.

i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere

there isan openflame, sparkor pilot light (e.g.furnace,

waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).

j. Allow machineto cool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.

Operation

1. Donot puthands orfeet nearrotatingparts,inthe

auger/impellerhousingor chuteassembly.Contactwiththe

rotatingpartscanamputatehandsandfeet.

2. The auger/impellercontrolleveris a safetydevice.Never

bypassitsoperation.Doingso makesthe machineunsafe

and maycausepersonalinjury.

3. The controlleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirections

and automaticallyreturnto the disengagedpositionwhen

released.

4. Neveroperatewitha missingor damagedchuteassembly.

Keepall safetydevicesin placeandworking.

5. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessand

deadly gas.

6. Donotoperatemachinewhile underthe influenceof alcohol

or drugs.

7. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do

nottouch.

8. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossing

gravel surfaces.Stayalert for hidden hazardsortraffic.

9. Exercisecaution whenchangingdirectionandwhileoperat-

ing on slopes.

10.Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards

windows,walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty

damageor personalinjury causedby a ricochet.

11.Neverdirect dischargeat children,bystandersand pets or

allow anyonein frontof the machine.

12.Donotoverloadmachinecapacity byattemptingto clear

snow at toofast of a rate.

13.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibility or light.

Alwaysbe sure of yourfootingand keepa firm holdon the

handles.Walk,neverrun.

14.Disengagepowerto the auger/impellerwhentransportingor

notin use.

15.Neveroperatemachineat hightransport speedson slippery

surfaces. Lookdownand behindand usecare when

backingup.

16.Ifthe machineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe

engine,disconnectthe sparkplugwire and groundit against

the engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairany

damagebeforestartingandoperating.

17.Disengageallcontrolleversandstopenginebeforeyou

leavethe operatingposition (behindthe handles).Wait

untilthe auger/impellercomesto a completestop before

uncloggingthe chuteassembly,makinganyadjustments,or

inspections.

18.Neverputyourhand in thedischargeor collectoropenings.

Alwaysuse the clean-outtoolprovidedtounclogthe dis-

charge opening.Donot unclogchuteassemblywhileengine

isrunning.Shut offengineand remainbehindhandlesuntil

all movingparts havestoppedbefore unclogging.

19.Useonly attachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe

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

20. If situationsoccurwhich are notcoveredin this manual,

usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealeror call

(800) 800-7310for assistanceand the nameof your nearest

servicing dealer..

Maintenance & Storage

1. Nevertamper withsafetydevices.Checktheir proper

operationregularly.Referto the maintenanceandadjust-

mentsectionsof this manual.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisen-

gageall controlleversandstopthe engine.Wait untilthe

auger/impellercometo a completestop. Disconnectthe

sparkplugwire and groundagainstthe engineto prevent

unintendedstarting.

3. Checkbolts and screwsfor propertightnessat frequent

intervalsto keepthe machinein safeworkingcondition.

Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor anydamage.

4. Do notchangethe enginegovernorsettingor over-speed

theengine.The governorcontrolsthemaximumsafe

operatingspeed of theengine.

5. Snowthrowershaveplatesand skidshoesare subjectto

wearanddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequently

checkallcomponentsand replacewith originalequipment

manufacturer's(OEM) partsonly."Useof partswhich do

notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto

improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

6. Checkcontrols periodicallyto verify they engageand

disengageproperlyandadjust, if necessary.Referto the

adjustmentsection inthis operator'smanualfor instructions.

7. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as neces-

sary.

8. Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor gas,oil,

etc. to protectthe environment.

9. Priorto storing,run machinea few minutesto clearsnow

frommachineand preventfreezeup of auger/impeller.

10.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewhere

thereis an openflame,sparkor pilot lightsuchas a water

heater,furnace,clothesdryeretc.

11.Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualfor properinstructions

onoff-seasonstorage.

Do not modify engine

Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donot modifyengineinany

way.Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcan leadto a runaway

engineandcauseit to operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamper

withfactorysettingof enginegovernor.

Notice regarding Emissions

Engineswhichare certifiedto complywithCaliforniaandfederal

EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)

arecertifiedto operateon regularunleadedgasoline,and may

includethefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModifica-

tion(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)ifso equipped.

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe useof this powermachineto personswho read,un-

derstandand followthe warningsand instructionsin this manual

andon the machine.

Operation

WARNING

This symbol points

out importantsafety

instructions, which if

not followed,could

endangerthe personal

safety and/or property

of yourselfand others.

Readand followall

instructions inthis man-

ual before attempting to

operate this machine.

Failureto comply with

these instructionsmay

result in personal injury.

When you see this

symbol.

HEED IT'S WARNING!

YourResponsibility

Restrictthe use

of this power machine

to personswho read.

understand

and followthe warnings

and instructions

in this manua

and on the machine.

} ThisOperator'sManual

i coversseveralmodels.

i Snowthrowerfeatures

varybymodel.Not

allfeaturesdiscussed

} inthismanualare

applicabletoal snow

i ihrowermodels.

NOTE:

Allreferencesto left

orrightsideofthe

snowthroweris

fromtheoperating

positiononly.

iMPORTANT:

Do not use the

chute handle to lift

the snow thrower.

NOTE: This Operator'sManualcoversseveralmodels.

Snowthrowerfeaturesvaryby model.Notall features

discussedin thismanualareapplicableto all snow

throwermodels.

Figure 1

Figure 2

NOTE: All referencesto leftor rightsideof the snow

throweris fromthe operatingpositiononly

Contents of Carton

Cartoncontentsare listedbelowwithpart numbersin

parentheses.

1. TwoIgnitionKeys(725-0201)

2. 2.6 oz Bottleof 2 CycleOil (737-04037)

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

__, ARNING: Disconnectthe sparkplug

wire and ground it against the engineto

preventunintended starting.

Positioning the Upper Handle

1. Removepackingmaterial,if present.

2. Makingsurenot to pinchthe cablein the process,

pivotthe upperhandleintothe operatingpositionas

illustratedin Figure1 untilit clicksinto place.

3. Tightenthewing knobsto securethe handleinplace

as in Figure1.

Assembling the Discharge Chute

For shippingreasons,the snowthrowerhasbeen

packagedwiththe upperchutepivotedall the waydown.

Topivotit upward,proceedas follows:

1. Turnthe chuteuntilthe chuteopeningis facing

straightahead. Removethewing knob,flatwasher

andcarriagebolt fromthe lowerchute. See Figure2.

2. Pivotthe upperchuteupwardoverthe lip onthe lower

chuteso thatthere is NOgap betweenthe upper

chuteandthe lowerchute.

3. Resecurewiththe hardwarejust removed. If installed

correctly,your snowthrowershouldlook like Figure3.

IMPORTANT:Do not usethe chutehandleto 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

carburetorandaids in startingengine.Referto the engine

manualpackedwithunitfor moredetailedinstructions.

Primer

Depressingprimerforcesfueldirectlyinto

engine'scarburetorto aidin cold-weather

starting.Referto enginemanualpackedwith

unit for moredetailedinstructions.

Ignition Key

Ignitionkeymust be present,insertedin

keyswitch,andinthe "ON"positionfor

engineto start. IGNITION

Recoil Starter

The starterhandleis usedto manuallystartthe engine.

Electric Starter Button (If so equipped)

Pressingthe electric starterbuttonengagesthe

engine'selectric starterwhen pluggedinto a 120V

power source

Electric Starter Plug (If so equipped)

Requiresuseof a two-prongoutdoorextensioncord

(packedwiththe snowthrower)anda 120Vpower

source/walloutlet.

Spark Plug Cover

Removesparkplugcoverto accesssparkplug.

Whenengaged,the augersrotationdrawssnowinto the

augerhousingandthrowsit out the dischargechute.

Rubberpaddleson the augersalso aidin propellingthe

unitas theycomeincontactwiththe pavement.

Auger Control Handle

Locatedontheupperhandle,theaugercontrolhandle

is usedto engageanddisengagedriveto theauger.

Squeezethecontrolhandleagainstthe upperhandleto

engageauger;releaseit todisengage.

Discharge Chute /Chute Handle

Rotatethe dischargechuteto theleftor rightusingchute

handle.Pitchof the dischargechutecontrolsangleat

whichthesnowis thrown.Loosenwingknobonside

of thedischargechutebeforepivotingdischargechute

upwardordownward.Retightenthe knoboncedesired

positionhasbeenachieved.

Shave Plate

Theshaveplatemaintainscontactwithpavementas

thesnowthroweris propelled,allowingsnowcloseto

pavement'ssurfaceto bedischarged.

Fuel Cap

Removegascaptoaddfuel. Thisunitrunsona mixture

offuelandoil.Do NOToperatethe snowthrowerwithout

firstreadingtheTecumsehenginesoperator'smanualfor

instructionsregardingproperfuelandengineoil.

NOTE:This unit mayincludea fuel plug,whichisonly

usedduringassemblyto keepdirt anddebrisoutof fuel

tank. Discardthefuel plugbeforefillingthe fueltank.

IMPORTANT:

This unitrunson a

mixtureoffuel

andoil.Do NOT

operatethesnow

throwerwithoutfirst

readingthe Tecumseh

engineoperator's

manualfor instructions

regardingproperfuel

and engineoil mixture.

NOTE:

This unit may

includeafuel plug,

which is only used

duringassembly to

keepdirt and debris

out of fuel tank.

Discardthe fuel plug

beforefilling the

fuel tank.

WARNING

Read, understand,

and follow all

instructions and

warnings on the

machineand in

this manual before

operating.

Use extreme care

when handling

gasoline. Gasoline is

iextremely flammable

iand theVapors are

i explosive. Neverfuel

the machine indoors

or while the engine

is hot or running.

iExtinguishcigarettes,

Icigars, pipesand

iother sources of

ignition.

The electric starter

must be used with a

iproperlygrounded

i three-prong

receptacle at all

i times to avoid the

Ipossibility 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: Before starting the

engine,read, understand, and follow

all instructionsand warnings on the

machine and inthis manual.

Positioning the Discharge Chute

1. Loosenthe wing knobfoundon the leftside of the

dischargechuteandpivotthe upperchuteupward

ordownwardto the desiredpitch.Retightenthe wing

knobbeforeoperatingthe snowthrower.

2. Rotatethe dischargechuteto the leftor rightusing

the chutehandle.SeeinsetFigure5A.

Fuel And Oil Mixture

Yoursnowthrowerisequippedwithatwo-cycleengine

thatrequiresa mixtureof gasolineandtwocycleoilat a

ratioof 50:1.Referto the Tecumsehengineoperator's

manualfor detailedinstructionsregardingthe mixtureof

oilandgasolineforyour snowthrower'sengine.

IMPORTANT:Do NOToperatethe snowthrower

withoutthe fuel cap securelyinplaceon the fueltank.

Fuel Fill-Up

Checkfuellevelandadd if necessary.Followrelated

instructionsinthe separateenginemanualpacked

withyoursnowthrower.

_ WARNING:Useextremecare when

handling fuel. Fuel is extremelyflam-

mable and the vapors are explosive.

Neverfuel machine indoorsor while

the engine is hot or running.Extin-

guish cigarettes, cigars, pipesand

other sources of ignition.

To Start Engine

IMPORTANT:Forcompleteanddetailedenginestarting,

stoppingand storinginstructions,it is recommendedthat

you readthe enginemanualalso includedwiththisunit.

1. Thesparkplugwirewasdisconnectedfor safety.

Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplugbeforestarting.

2. Toavoidcarbonmonoxidepoisoning,makesure

engineis outdoorsina well-ventilatedarea.

3. Insertignitionkeyintoslot.Turnkeyto ON position.

4. Nowfollowthe instructionsbelowas it pertainsto your

unit.SeeFigure5 for locationof controls.

Electric Starter(if equipped)

_ ARNING:The electric starter must

be used with a properly grounded

three-prong receptacle at all times to

avoid the possibility of electric shock.

Follow all instructionscarefullypriorto

operating the electric starter.

1. Theelectricstarteris equippedwitha groundedthree-

wirepowercordandplug,and is designedto operate

on 120voltAC householdcurrent.

2. Determinethatyour housewiringis a three-wire

groundedsystem.Aska licensedelectricianif you are

not certain.

3. If your home wiring system is not a three-wire

grounded system, do not usethiselectricstarter

underany conditions.

4. If your home electricalsystemis grounded, but

a three-holereceptacleis not available,oneshould

beinstalledby a licensedelectricianbeforeusingthe

electricstarter.

5. If you haveagroundedthree-prongreceptacle,

proceedasfollows.

6. MoveChokeControlto the"Full"position.

7. PushPrimerthree(3) times,makingsureto cover

ventholewhenpushing.

8. Connectpowercord to switchboxon dashpanel.

Plugthe otherendof powercordintoa three-prong

120-volt,grounded,AC receptacle.

9. Pushstarterbuttonto crankengine.

10.Whenenginestarts,releasestarterbutton,and move

chokegraduallyto 1/2 Chokeuntilthe engineruns

smoothly. NextmoveChoketo OFE Ifenginefalters,

movechokeimmediatelyto FULLandthengradually

to 1/2then to OFF.

11.Disconnectthe powercord.Always unplug from the

outlet first, and then from the snow thrower.

Recoil Starter

1. Movechokeleverto FULLchokeposition(coldengine

start).

2. ifengineiswarm,placechokeinOFFpositioninstead

of FULL.

3. PushPrimerthree(3) times,makingsureto cover

ventholewhenpushing.

4. Ifengineiswarm,push primerbuttononly once.

NOTE:Alwayscoverventholein primerbuttonwhen

pushing.Additionalprimingmaybenecessaryfor first

start iftemperatureisbelow 15degreesFahrenheit.

5. Graspstarterhandleand pullropeout slowly,untilit

pulls slightlyharder.Letroperewindslowly.

6. Pullstarterhandlerapidly.Do notallow handleto snap

back.Allow itto rewindslowlywhilekeepinga firm

holdon the starterhandle.

7. As enginewarmsupand beginsto operateevenly,

rotatechokeleverslowlyto the 1/2 Chokeposition.

Whenthe enginebeginsto runsmoothly,movethe

choketo the OFFposition.Ifenginefalters,return

to FULLchoke,then slowlymoveto 1/2 thenOFF

position.

To Stop Engine

1. To stopengine,turnignitionkeycounter-clockwise.

Disconnectthe sparkplugwirefromthe sparkplug

to preventaccidentalstartingwhile equipmentis

unattended.

To help preventpossiblefreeze-upof starter,

proceedas follows:

1. Runenginefor afew minutesbeforestoppingto help

dry off anymoistureon the engine.

2. ElectricStarter:Connectpowercord to switchbox

on engine,thento 120voltAC receptacle.Withthe

enginerunning,pushstarterbuttonandspin the

starterfor severalseconds.The unusualsoundmade

by spinningthe starterwill not harmengineorstarter.

Disconnectthe powercordfromreceptaclefirst,and

thenfromswitchbox.

RecoilStarter:Withenginerunning,pullstarterrope

witha rapid,continuousfull arm strokethreeor four

times.Pullingthe starterropewill producea loud

clatteringsound,whichisnotharmfulto the engine

or starter.

4. Wipeall snowandmoisturefromthecarburetor

coverintheareaof the controllevers.Also,move

controlleversbackandforthseveraltimes.Leave

chokecontrolinthe FULLchokeposition.

5. Removeignitionkeyanddisconnectsparkplugwire

to preventaccidentalstarting.

Operating the Snow Thrower

The pitchof the chuteassemblycontrolsthe angleat

whichthe snowis thrown.

1. Loosenthe wingknob foundon the leftside of the

chuteassemblyandpivotthe upperchuteupwardor

downwardto the desiredpitch.Retightenthe wing

knobbeforeoperatingthe snowthrower.

2. Positionthe chuteassemblyopeningby usingthe

ChuteHandleto throwthe snowinthe desired

direction.SeeinsetFigure5Aon page8.

Clearing Snow

__L ARNING:Neveroperate the snow

thrower with bystanders in front of or

near the discharge chute opening.

1. Engagethe auger

by squeezingthe

augercontrolhandle

againstthe upper

handle.See Figure6.

2. Liftup slightlyon the

handleto allowthe

rubberpaddleson

theaugerto contact Figure 6

the pavementandpropelthe snowthrowerforward.

Pushingdownwardonthe handlewill raisethe

augersoff the groundandstopforwardmotion.

3. Dischargesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.

Slightlyoverlapeachpreviouslyclearedpath.

NOTE:Excessiveupwardpressureon the handlewill

resultinprematurewearonthe rubberaugerblades

whichwouldnot becoveredbywarranty.

Operating Tips

1. Runthe enginefor a fewminutesbeforestoppingto

helpdry anymoistureonthe engine.

2. Cleanthe snowthrowerthoroughlyaftereach use.

__k ARNING:Muffler,engineand

surroundingareas become hot and

can causeaburn.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 on the

handlewill result in

prematurewear

onthe rubber

auger blades which

WouldnOt be covered

by warranty.

ExcessiVeUpward

pressureon thehandle

resultinpremature

wear onthe rubberauger

bladeswhichWouldnot

becoveredbywarranty.

WARNING

Disconnectthe

sparkplugwire

andgrounditagainst

the engineto 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

istop engine. Wait

until all moving

parts have come to a

complete stop.

Figure 7

Figure 8

_ARNING:Disconnectthe spark plug

wireand groundit against the engine

to preventunintended starting.

__lk ARNING:NEVERattempt to make

any adjustments while the engineis

running,except where specified inthe

operator'smanual.

Shave Plate

1. Tocheckthe adjustmentof the shaveplate,placethe

uniton a levelsurface.The wheels,shaveplateand

augersshouldallcontactlevelsurface.Notethatif the

shaveplateis adjustedtoo high,snowmayblowunder

the housing.Ifthe shaveplatewearsout excessively,

orthe unit doesnot self-propel,the shaveplatemay

betoo lowand needsto beadjusted.

NOTE:On newunitsorunitswitha newshaveplate

installed,the augersmaybeslightlyoff theground.

2. Toadjust,tip the snowthrowerbacksothat it restson

the handle.Loosenthe four locknutsand boltswhich

securethe shaveplateto the housing.See Figure7.

Movethe shaveplateto desiredpositionand retighten

the nutsandboltssecurely.

Replacing Shave Plate

Theshaveplate is attachedto the bottomof theauger

housingandis subjectto wear.It shouldbechecked

periodically.Therearetwo wearingedgesandthe shave

platecan bereversed.Referto Figure7.

1. Removethefour carriageboltsandhex locknuts

whichattach it to the snowthrowerhousing.

2. Installnewshaveplate,makingsuretheheadsof the

carriageboltsareonthe insideof the housing.

3. Adjustthe shaveplateaccordingto instructions

above.Tightenthe nutssecurelybeforeoperatingthe

snowthrower.

NOTE:Call 1-800-800-7310for informationregarding

priceandavailabilityof ShavePlateKit 753-0451or

contactanauthorizedMTDServiceDealerin yourarea.

Control Cable

As a resultof both thecontrolcable andthedrive belt

stretchingdueto wear,periodicadjustmentsmaybe

necessary.

If the augerseemsto hesitatewhenrotatingwhilethe

enginemaintainsa constantspeed,an adjustmentis

necessary.Proceedas follows:

Theupperholeinthe controlhandleprovidesfor an

adjustmentincabletension.Toadjust,disconnectthe

endof controlcablefromthe bottomholeinthe control

handleand reinsertit inthe upperhole.Insertthe cable

fromtheoutsideas shownin Figure8. Testthe snow

throwerto seeif thereis a noticeabledifference.

Carburetor

__ ARNING:If any adjustments needto

be made to the enginewhile the engine

is running(e.g. carburetor), keep

clear of all moving parts.Becareful of

muffler, engine and other surrounding

heated surfaces.

1. Referto the separateenginemanual,packedwith

your unit,for carburetoradjustmentinformation

Replacing Belt

__i ARNING:Before servicing,repairing,

or inspecting,disengage the control

bail and stop engine. Wait until all

moving partshave come to a complete

stop. Disconnect spark plugwire and

ground it against the engine to prevent

unintended starting.

Removethebeltcoverbyremovingfivehexscrews.See

Figure9. Thensimplypullthebeltoffbygraspingitfromthe

bottomoftheaugerpulleyandpullingoff. Onceyou remove

thebeltfromthepulleys,youcanpushdownonthe idler

pulleyto releasethebeltfromunderthebeltkeeper.

To replacethe beltfollowtheseinstructionsandreferto

Figure10:

1. Pushdownon the Idlerpulley.

2. Putbelton top of the augerpulley,underbelt keeper.

3. Threadbeltaroundenginepulley.

4. Pushbeltoverbottomof augerpulley.

Reinstallthe belt coverremovedearlier.

Engine

1. Referto the separateenginemanualfor all engine

maintenanceprocedures.

2. Checkengineandsnowthrowerfrequentlyfor loose

hardware,andtightenas needed.

Lubrication

Lubricatepivotpointsonthe controlhandleandthe

extensionspringat the endof the controlcable witha

light oilonce everyseasonandbeforestorageof the

snowthrowerat the endof the season.

Replacing Auger Paddles

The snowthrowerauger'srubberpaddlesaresubjectto

wearandshouldbe replacedif any signsof excessive

wear is present.

IMPORTANT:Do NOTallowthe auger'srubberpaddles

to wearto the pointwhereportionsof the metalauger

itself cancomeincontactwiththe pavement.Doingso

can resultinseriousdamageto your snowthrower.

NOTE:Call 1-800-800-7310for informationregardingthe

price andavailabilityof AugerKit 753-04472or contact

an authorizedMTDServiceDealerinyourarea.

Tochangethe rubberpaddles,proceedas follows:

1. Removethe existingrubberpaddlesby unscrewingthe

self-tappingscrewswhichsecurethemtothe auger.

SeeFigure11.

2. Securethe replacementrubberpaddlesto the auger

usingthe hardwareremovedearlier.

Figure 10

Figure 11

Maintenance

WARNIN

Before servicing,

repairing, orinspecting,

disengage the control

bail and stop engine:

Wa t moving

parts have come

to a complete stop:

Disconnect spark plug

wire and ground

engineto

preventunintended

IMPORTANT:

Do NOT alloWthe

auger s rubber paddles

to WeartOthe point

whereportions of the

metal augeritself can

come _ncontact with

the pavement.Doing

socan result in 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 the snowthrowerwill notbe usedfor30 daysor

longer,or ifit istheendof the snowseasonwhenthe

lastpossibilityof snowis gone,the equipmentneedsto

bestoredproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto

ensuretop performancefromthe snowthrowerfor many

moreyears.

Preparing Engine

_ARNING:Neverstore snowthrower

with fuel intank indoorsor in poorly

ventilated areas,where fuel fumes

may reach an open flame, spark or

pilotlight as on a furnace, water

heater,clothes dryer or gas appliance.

NOTE:Itis importantto preventgumdepositsfrom

forminginessentialfuel systempartsof the enginesuch

as the carburetor,fuel filter,fuelhoseor tankduring

storage.

CAUTION:Alcohol blended fuels(called gasohol

or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation of acids

during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage.

Toavoidengineproblems,thefuel systemshouldbe

emptiedbeforestoragefor 30daysor longer.Follow

theseinstructionsto prepareyour snowthrowerfor

storage:

_ARNING:Drainfuel intoan approved

container outdoors, awayfrom any

openflame. Becertain engineis cool.

Do not smoke. Fuel left in engine

during warmweather deteriorates and

will cause serious starting problems.

1. Removeallgasolinefromthe carburetorandthefuel

tankto preventgum depositsfromformingon these

partsandharmingthe engine.

2. Runthe engineuntilthe fuel tankis emptyandit

stopsdueto lackof fuel.

3. Draincarburetorby pressingupwardon bowldrain,

locatedbelowthecarburetorcover. Thethe engine

owner'smanualfor completeinstructions.

__lh WARNING:Donot drain carburetor if

using fuel stabilizer. Neveruse engine

or carburetor cleaning productsinthe

fuel tank or permanentdamage may

OCCUr,

4. Removethesparkplugandpourone(1)ounce

of engineoil throughthe sparkplugholeinto the

cylinder.Coversparkplugholewitha ragandcrank

the engineseveraltimesto distributethe oil. Replace

sparkplug.

NOTE:Referto theenginemanualfor moreinformation

onpreparingthe snowthrowerenginefor storage.

Preparing Snow Thrower

1. Whenstoringthe snowthrowerinan unventilatedor

metalstorageshed,careshouldbetakento rustproof

the equipment.Usinga light oilor silicone,coatthe

equipment,especiallyanychains,springs,bearings

andcables.

2. Removealldirt fromexteriorof engineandequipment.

3. Followlubricationrecommendationson page11.

4. Storeequipmentina clean,dry area.

NOTE:Fuelstabilizer(suchas STA-BIL)is anaccept-

ablealternativeinminimizingthe formationof fuelgum

depositsduringstorage.Addstabilizerto gasoline

infueltankor storagecontainer.Alwaysfollowmix

ratiofoundon stabilizercontainer.Runengineat least

10minutesafteraddingstabilizerto allowitto reach

the carburetor.Donot draincarburetorifusingfuel

stabilizer.

Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution

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

2. Improperfue!mixture 21Mixnewfuel ata ratioof 50:l

3. Bockedfuel line 31 clean fuel line

41 Keynotin ON position 4i insertkeyandtuin to ONposition

5; spark plugwire disconnected &Connect wireto sparkplug,

Faultysparkplug 6: C!eanspark plugl readjustgap;oi

replace.

7. Enginenot primed 7, Piime enginefour timesl

81 Enginefloodedfromexcessive .......8: wait at leasttenminutesbefore

priming starting

Engine runs erratic 1. Unitrunningonchoke

2. Fuellineblocked,or stalefuel

3. Waterordirt infuel system

4. Carburetorout of adjustment

I Engineoverheats 1. Carburetorout of adjustment

Loss of power 1. Sparkplugwire loose

2. Ventingas cap plugged

1. Movechokeleverto OFFposition.

2. Cleanfuellineandfill tankwith

fresh,cleangasoline.

3. Referto enginemanualfor remedy.

4. Referto enginemanualfor remedy.

1. Referto enginemanualfor instruction./

1. Firmlyconnectsparkplugwire.

2. Clearvent.

Excessivevibration 1. Loosepartsor damagedauger 1, Stopengineimmediatelyand

disconnectsparkplugwire.Check

for possibledamage.Tightenall

boltsand quts.Repairas needed.If

the problempersists,takeunitto an

authorizedservicedealer.

Unitfails to self-propel

rontinueto rotate 1. Cableoutof adjustment.

1Unit fails to discharge

snow

1. Drivecableout of adjustment

2. Drivebelt looseordamaged

Chuteassemblyclogged.

2. Shearpinsheared.

3. Foreignobjectlodgedinauger

4 Augercontrolcableout of

adjustment.

5. Augerbelt looseor damaged.

1. Adjustcontrolcablefollowinginstruc-

tionson page9 of thismanual

2. Replacedrive belt.

1. Adjustaugercontrolcableas |

shownin "MakingAdjustments"on !

page10.

1. Stopengineanddisconnectspark

plugwire.Cleanchuteandinside

of augerhousingwithclean-out

toolor stick.

2. Replaceshearpin.

3. Stopengineimmediatelyand

disconnectthe sparkplugwire.

Removeobjectfromauger.

4. Adjustaugercontrolcable

5. Replaceaugerbelt.

_IOTE:Forrepairsbeyondtheminoradjustmentslistedabove,contactyournearestauthorizedservicerepresentativeor

call 1-866-800-7310forthe CustomerSupportCenter.Referto the enginemanualfor moreenginerelatedinformation.

pleasedoNOr

return the unit tothe

retailerfrom which it was

purchased,without first

contactingCustomer

SuPport:

Logonto

www, mtdproducts;com

or call a customer

service representative

at 1(800) 800.7310 or

(330) 220.,4683,

Note:

Youwili need the

modelnumberand

serial number ifand

when calling Customer

SupPort,logging

onto ourwebsite and

contaCtinga ServiCe

dealer: Pleaserefer

to page 2 of this

manual for information

regarding locating and

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 FlangeLock Nut, 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.265 x .938x .120 4

5 712-04063 Hex FlangeLockNut, 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 PushMountCable Tie 1 34 741-0600 Ball Bearing17x 40x 12 2

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

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

10 736-0159 Fiat Washer.349 x .879x .063 1 37 712-0896 HexLockNut 1/4-28 1

11 747-04150 Gas TankSupportWire 1 38 784-5174 BearingCup 2

12 7511825510 ChokeLeverKnob 1 39 790-00238A Idler Brkt.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 Cable Roller 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 Pulley Half,.625 IDx 2.25 OD 2 44 684-04025A AugerAxle 1

18 756-0475 Pulley,1/2 V 1/2-20LH x6.0 1 45 7510009636 RecoilHandle,Mitten (Optional) 1

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

20 734-04070 Wheel,7 x 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 Idler Brkt.w/Brake (Pulleyhole3/8") 1

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

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

25 710-0896 HexScrew,1/4-14x0.625" 24 52 712-0116 JamLock Nut 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,

se FactoryApprovedParts. V-beltsare/

signedto engageanddisengagesafely. I

substitute(nonOEM)V-beltcan be /

ngerousbynot disengagingcompletelyJ

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 CarriageBolt5/16-18x 0.750" 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 CarriageBolt5/16-18x 2.0 Gr. 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.330 x 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.265 x.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

For parts 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

The following accessories and kits are available for single-stage,two-cycle snow throwers. See the

retailer from which you purchased your snow thrower,an authorized MTD Service Dealer or phone

(800) 800-7310for information regarding price and availability

0EM-390-697

0EM-390-996

0EM-737-0325

753-0451

753-04472

ElectricStartKit

'fitsmodelswitha two-cycleTecumseh3 HP or 3.5 HPengine)

ElectricStartKit

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

MTDtwo-cyclesnowthroweroil (containssix2.6 oz.bottles)

ShavePlate(includesreplacementshaveplateand hardware)

RubberAugerKit,SnowThrowerSingleStage

For parts and/or

accessories

please call

1-800-800-7310,or

1-330-220-4683.

www.mtdproducts.com

MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR

The limitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenby MTDLLCwithrespectto

newmerchandisepurchasedandusedin the UnitedStates,itsposses-

sionsandterritories.

"MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsin materialandworkmanship

for a periodof two(2) yearscommencingonthe dateof originalpurchase

andwill,at its option,repairor replace,free of charge,anypart foundto

bedefectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.Thislimitedwarrantyshallonly

applyif this producthas beenoperatedandmaintainedinaccordance

withthe Operator'sManualfurnishedwiththe product,andhas not been

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

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

of otherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromthe installationor

useof any part,accessoryorattachmentnotapprovedby MTDfor use

withthe product(s)coveredbythis manualwill voidyourwarrantyas to

any resultingdamage.

Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befree fromdefectsinmaterialand

workmanshipfor a periodof thirty (30)daysfromthe dateof purchase.

Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batteries,

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

throwerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available,WITH

PROOFOF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service

dealer. To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, or

contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,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 providecoverageinthe followingcases:

a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya

separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Referto applicablemanufacturer's

warrantyfor termsandconditions.

b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateoneyear

warranty.

c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchas lubricants,filters,blade

sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deck

adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationof the exteriorfinishdueto use

orexposure.

d. Servicecompletedby someoneotherthananauthorizedservice

dealer.

e. MTDdoes notextendany warrantyfor productssoldor exported

outsideof the UnitedStates,itspossessionsandterritories,except

thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsof exportdistribution.

f. Replacementpartsthatarenot genuineMTDparts.

g. Transportationchargesand servicecalls.

No impliedwarranty,includingany impliedwarranty of merchant-

ability of fitness for a particularpurpose,applies after the applicable

periodof express written warranty above as to the partsas identi-

fied. No other express warranty, whether written or oral, except as

mentionedabove,givenby any personor entity,includingadealer

or retailer,with respect to any product,shallbind MTD.Duringthe

periodof the warranty, the exclusive remedyis repairor replacement

of the productas set forth above.

The provisionsas set forth inthis warranty providethe sole and

exclusive remedyarising from the sale. MTDshall not be liable

for incidentalor consequential loss or damage including,without

limitation, expenses incurredfor substitute or replacementlawn care

services or for rentalexpenses to temporarily replacea warranted

product.

Somestatesdo not allowtheexclusionor limitationof incidentalor

consequentialdamages,or limitationson howlonganimpliedwarranty

lasts,so the aboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplyto you.

In noeventshall recoveryof any kind begreaterthan theamountof the

purchasepriceof the productsold.Alterationof safetyfeatures of the

productshall void this warranty. Youassumethe riskandliabilityfor

loss, damage,or injuryto youandyour propertyand/orto othersandtheir

propertyarisingout of the misuseor inabilityto use theproduct.

Thislimitedwarrantyshall notextendto anyoneotherthanthe original

purchaseror to the personfor whomitwaspurchasedas a gift.

HOWSTATELAW RELATESTO THISWARRANTY: Thislimitedwar-

rantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyou mayalso haveother rights

whichvaryfromstateto state.

IMPORTANT: OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchaseto obtain

warrantycoverage.

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

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