MTD S230 Benutzerhandbuch
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Before Starting
WARNING: Before starting the
engine, read, understand, and follow
engine, read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the
machine and in this manual.
machine and in this manual.
1. The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety.
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting.
IMPORTANT: For complete and detailed engine
starting, stopping and storing instructions, it is recom-
mended that you read the engine manual also included
with this unit.
starting, stopping and storing instructions, it is recom-
mended that you read the engine manual also included
with this unit.
Fuel And Oil Mixture
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the vapors
are explosive. Never fuel machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or
running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars,
pipes and other sources of ignition.
handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the vapors
are explosive. Never fuel machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or
running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars,
pipes and other sources of ignition.
IMPORTANT: This unit runs on a mixture of gasoline
and oil. Do NOT operate the snow thrower without
first reading the engines operator’s manual for detailed
instructions regarding proper fuel and engine oil.
Do NOT operate the snow thrower without the fuel cap
securely in place on the fuel tank.
and oil. Do NOT operate the snow thrower without
first reading the engines operator’s manual for detailed
instructions regarding proper fuel and engine oil.
Do NOT operate the snow thrower without the fuel cap
securely in place on the fuel tank.
Positioning the Discharge
Chute
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
star knob before
operating the snow
thrower.
the left side of the
discharge chute
and pivot the upper
chute upward or
downward to the
desired pitch.
Retighten the
star knob before
operating the snow
thrower.
2. Rotate the discharge chute to the left or right using
the chute handle. See Figure 5.
To Start Engine
1. Insert ignition key into slot.
2. Now follow the instructions below as it pertains to
2. Now follow the instructions below as it pertains to
your unit. See Figure 5 for location of controls.
5
Operation
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating.
and follow all instruc-
tions 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.
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 recep-
tacle at all times to
avoid the possibility
of electric shock. Fol-
low all instructions
carefully prior to
operating the electric
starter.
must be used with a
properly grounded
three-prong recep-
tacle at all times to
avoid the possibility
of electric shock. Fol-
low all instructions
carefully prior to
operating the electric
starter.
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.
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.
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.
not certain.
3.
If your home wiring system is not a three-wire
grounded system, do not use this electric starter
under any conditions.
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.
a three-hole receptacle is not available, one should
be installed by a licensed electrician before using the
electric starter.
5.
If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle,
proceed as follows.
proceed as follows.
6. Move Choke Control to the “Full” position.
7. Push Primer three (3) times, making sure to cover
7. Push Primer three (3) times, making sure to cover
vent hole when pushing.
8. Connect power cord to switch box on dash panel.
Plug the other end of power cord into a three-prong
120-volt, grounded, AC receptacle.
120-volt, grounded, AC receptacle.
9. Push starter button to crank engine.
10. When engine starts, release starter button, and move
10. When engine starts, release starter button, and move
choke gradually to 1/2 Choke until the engine runs
smoothly. Next move Choke to OFF. If engine falters,
move choke immediately to FULL and then gradually
to 1/2 then to OFF.
smoothly. Next move Choke to OFF. If engine falters,
move choke immediately to FULL and then gradually
to 1/2 then to OFF.
11. Disconnect the power cord.
Always unplug from the
outlet first, and then from the snow thrower.
Recoil Starter
1. Move choke lever to FULL choke position (cold engine
start).
2. If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position instead
of FULL.
3. Push Primer three (3) times, making sure to cover
vent hole when pushing.
4. If engine is warm, push primer button only once.
NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button when
pushing. Additional priming may be necessary for first
start if temperature is below 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly, until it
NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button when
pushing. Additional priming may be necessary for first
start if temperature is below 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly, until it
pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly.
6. Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to snap
back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm
hold on the starter handle.
hold on the starter handle.
WARNING
Figure 5