MTD 150 - Manual (Page 7)

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SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
IMPORTANT: This unit runs on a mixture of gasoline
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.
Choke Lever
Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on
the carburetor and aids in starting the engine. Refer to
the engine manual packed with the snow thrower for
more detailed instructions regarding the choke.
Primer
Depressing the primer forces fuel
directly into the engine’s carburetor to
aid in cold-weather starting. Refer to
the engine manual packed with the
snow thrower for more detailed
instructions regarding the primer.
Ignition Key
The ignition key must be present
and placed in the “ON” position for
the engine to start.
Starter Handle
The starter handle is used to manually start the engine.
Stopping Engine
• Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove it
from the snow thrower.
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 the spark plug cover to access the engine’s
spark plug located beneath it.
Chute Directional Control
Located on right side of dash panel, the chute
directional control determines the direction that snow
will be discharged. Crank it clockwise to discharge
snow to the left; counterclockwise to discharge snow to
the right.
Auger
When engaged, the augers rotation picks up snow that
enters the auger housing and throws it out the
discharge chute. The rubber paddles on the augers
also aid in propelling the snow thrower 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 the auger; release it to disengage.
Ignition Key
Electric Starter Plug
Choke Lever
Starter
Spark
Plug
Cover
Primer
(If So Equipped)
Upper Handle
Discharge Chute
Fuel Cap
(If So Equipped)
Chute Directional Control
Electric
Starter
Button
Handle
Control Handle
Auger
Shave Plate
OFF CHOKE ON