MTD 230EN - Manual (Page 7)

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Know
Your Snow
Thrower
Choke Lever
Activating choke control closes the choke plate on
carburetor and aids in starting engine. Refer to the engine
manual packed with unit for more detailed instructions.
Primer
Depressing primer forces fuel directly into
engine’s carburetor to aid in cold-weather
starting. Refer to engine manual packed with
unit for more detailed instructions.
Ignition Key
Ignition key must be present, inserted in
key switch, and in the “ON” position for
engine to start.
Recoil Starter
The starter handle is used to manually start the engine.
Electric Starter Button (If so equipped)
Pressing the electric starter button engages the
engine’s electric starter when plugged into a 120V
power source
Electric Starter Plug (If so equipped)
Requires use of a two-prong outdoor extension cord
(packed with the snow thrower) and a 120V power
source/wall outlet.
Spark Plug Cover
Remove spark plug cover to access spark plug.
IMPORTANT:
This unit runs on a
mixture of fuel
and oil. Do NOT
operate the snow
thrower without first
reading the Tecumseh
engine operator’s
manual for instructions
regarding proper fuel
and engine oil mixture.
Auger
When engaged, the augers rotation draws snow into the
auger housing and throws it out the discharge chute.
Rubber paddles on the augers also aid in propelling the
unit as they come in contact with the pavement.
Auger Control Handle
Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle
is used to engage and disengage drive to the auger.
Squeeze the control handle against the upper handle to
engage auger; release it to disengage.
Discharge Chute / Chute Handle
Rotate the discharge chute to the left or right using chute
handle. Pitch of the discharge chute controls angle at
which the snow is thrown. Loosen wing knob on side
of the discharge chute before pivoting discharge chute
upward or downward. Retighten the knob once desired
position has been achieved.
Shave Plate
The shave plate maintains contact with pavement as
the snow thrower is propelled, allowing snow close to
pavement’s surface to be discharged.
Fuel Cap
Remove gas cap to add fuel. This unit runs on a mixture
of fuel and oil. Do NOT operate the snow thrower without
first reading the Tecumseh engines operator’s manual for
instructions regarding proper fuel and engine oil.
NOTE: This unit may include a fuel plug, which is only
used during assembly to keep dirt and debris out of fuel
tank. Discard the fuel plug before filling the fuel tank.
Figure 4
NOTE:
This unit may
include a fuel plug,
which is only used
during assembly to
keep dirt and debris
out of fuel tank.
Discard the fuel plug
before filling the
fuel tank.
Choke Lever
Fuel Cap
Primer
Chute Assembly
Electric Starter Button
Key
Auger Control Handle
Starter Handle
Spark Plug Access
Auger
Shave Plate
OFF CHOKE ON
PRI MER
PRIMER
PRIMER
PUSH FOR A
COLD ENGINE
OFF
Stop
Run
ON
IGNITION