MTD Series 140 through E173 - Manual (Page 7)

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SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
Read this owner’s manual and safety rules and labels before operating your snow thrower. Compare the
illustrations in Figure 9 with your equipment to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the operator’s eyes and
causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the snow thrower, or while
performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Figure 9
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or
oil. See separate engine operator’s manual for proper
fuel and engine oil recommendations.
Choke Lever
Place choke lever in “ON” position to start a cold
engine.
Primer Button
Used to inject fuel directly into the carburetor to insure
fast starts in cold weather.Follow engine manual to
prime engine.
Ignition Key
Used to start engine. Put key in “ON” position to start.
Starter Handle
Used to manually start the engine.
Electric Starter (Optional)
Used to start engine with a 120V power source
Plug for Electric Start (Optional)
Requires use of a two prong outdoor extension cord
and a 120V power source
Spark Plug Cover
Spark plug located under the cover.
Auger Control Handle
Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle
is used to engage and disengage the augers. The
snow thrower is designed to be propelled by the
rotation of the augers. Pull the control handle back
against the upper handle to engage the augers;
release to disengage.
Chute Crank
Located on right side of dash panel, the chute crank
determines the direction that snow will be discharged.
Turn clockwise to discharge snow to the left; turn
counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
Discharge Chute
The angle of the discharge chute controls the distance
that the snow is thrown. Tilt the discharge chute up for
greater distance; tilt down for less distance. Loosen
the hand knob on the side of the discharge chute to
adjust. Tilt the chute to the desired position, and
tighten the knob.
(Models 142,152, 172 & 173)
Ignition
Key
Plug for
Electric
Starter
(Optional)
Choke Lever
On Off
Starter
Handle
Spark
Plug
Cover
Button
Primer
Electric
Starter
(Optional)
Extended
Chute
Crank
Auger
Control
Handle
Upper Handle
Auger Control Handle
Chute Crank
Auger
Discharge Chute
Shave
Plate