MTD 260 User Manual

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Safety • Set-Up • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). 
If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law 
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester 
for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, 
Ohio 44136-0019.
For US Customers: MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 
For Canadian Customers: MTD Products Ltd., P.O. BOX 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 4J1
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
IMPORTANT
Single-Stage Snow Thrower
Model 230, S230 
Model 240, S240 
Model 250, S250 
Model 260, S260 
Model 261, S261 
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
05/17/06
FORM NO. 769-00805C