MTD 230EN - Manual (Page 8)

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Before Starting
WARNING: Before starting the
engine, read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the
machine and in this manual.
Positioning the Discharge Chute
1. 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.
2. Rotate the discharge chute to the left or right using
the chute handle. See inset Figure 5A.
Fuel And Oil Mixture
Your snow thrower is equipped with a two-cycle engine
that requires a mixture of gasoline and two cycle oil at a
ratio of 50:1. Refer to the Tecumseh engine operator’s
manual for detailed instructions regarding the mixture of
oil and gasoline for your snow thrower’s engine.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT operate the snow thrower
without the fuel cap securely in place on the fuel tank.
Fuel Fill-Up
1. Check fuel level and add if necessary. Follow related
instructions in the separate engine manual packed
with your snow thrower .
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling fuel. Fuel is extremely flam-
mable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while
the engine is hot or running. Extin-
guish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and
other sources of ignition.
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Operation
Read, understand,
and follow all
instructions and
warnings on the
machine and in
this manual before
operating.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
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
instructions carefully
prior to operating the
electric starter.
To Start Engine
IMPORTANT: For complete and detailed engine starting,
stopping and storing instructions, it is recommended that
you read the engine manual also included with this unit.
1. The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety.
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting.
2. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure
engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
3. Insert ignition key into slot. Turn key to ON position.
4. Now follow the instructions below as it pertains to your
unit. See Figure 5 for location of controls.
Electric Starter
(if equipped)
WARNING: 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 instructions carefully prior to
operating the electric starter.
1. The electric starter is equipped with a grounded three-
wire power cord and plug, and is designed to operate
on 120 volt AC household current.
2. Determine that your house wiring is a three-wire
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are
not certain.
3. If your home wiring system is not a three-wire
grounded system, do not use this electric starter
under any conditions.
4. If your home electrical system is grounded, but
a three-hole receptacle is not available, one should
be installed by a licensed electrician before using the
electric starter.
Figure 5
WARNING
Figure 5A
Choke Lever
Fuel Cap
Primer
Chute Assembly
Wing Knob
Key
Starter Handle
Spark Plug Access
Electric
Starter
Button
(if equipped)