MTD S265 Manuel D’Utilisation

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SECTION 3:  KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
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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, 
inserted in the key switch, and in the 
“ON” position for the engine to start. 
Starter Handle 
The starter handle is used to manually start the engine.
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.
Auger
When engaged, the augers rotation draws snow into 
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.
Discharge Chute / Chute Handle
Rotate the discharge chute to the left or right using the 
chute handle. The pitch of the discharge chute controls 
the angle at which the snow is thrown. Loosen the wing 
knob on the side of the discharge chute before pivoting 
the discharge chute upward or downward. Retighten 
the knob once the desired position has been achieved. 
Shave Plate
The shave plate maintains contact with the pavement 
as the snow thrower is propelled, allowing the snow 
close to the pavement’s surface to be discharged.
Ignition Key 
Electric Starter Plug
Choke Lever
Spark Plug Cover
Primer
Upper Handle
Fuel Cap
(If So Equipped)
Electric Starter Button
Auger
Shave Plate
Starter Handle*
Discharge Chute
Auger Control 
Handle
Chute Handle
* Styles vary by model
(If So Equipped)
 OFF      
 
CHOKE        ON