MTD S240 Manuel D’Utilisation

1.  Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 

machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to 

assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for 

future and regular reference and for ordering replacement 

parts. 

2.  Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. 

Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.

3.  Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this 

machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and 

understand the instructions and safe operation practices 

in this manual and on the machine and be trained and 

supervised by an adult.

4.  Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper 

instruction. 

5.  Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan 

your snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material 

toward roads, bystanders and the like. 

6.  Keep bystanders, helpers, pets and children at least 75 feet 

from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if 

anyone enters the area.

7.  Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially 

when operating in reverse.

1.  Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be 

used. Remove all doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, 
wires and other foreign objects, which could be tripped 
over or thrown by the auger/impeller. 

2.  Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during 

operation and while performing an adjustment or repair 
to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can 
cause serious injury to the eyes.

3.  Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer gar-

ments. Do not wear jewelry, long scarves or other loose 
clothing, which could become entangled in moving parts. 
Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery 
surfaces. 

4.  Use a grounded three-wire extension cord and receptacle 

for all units with electric start engines. 

5.  Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed 

rock surfaces. 

6.  Disengage all control levers before starting the engine. 
7.  Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is 

running, except where specifically recommended in the 
operator’s manual.

8.  Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature 

before starting to clear snow. 

To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care 
in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the 
vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when 
gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes, which can ignite. 
Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
  a.  Use only an approved gasoline container.
  b.  Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources 

of ignition.

  c.  Never fuel machine indoors. 
  d.  Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot 

or running. 

  e.  Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refuel-

ing.

  f.  Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch 

below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel 
expansion.

  g.  Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
  h.  If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equip-

ment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes 
before starting the engine.

  i.  Never store the machine or fuel container inside where 

there is an open flame, spark or pilot light (e.g. furnace, 
water heater, space heater, clothes dryer etc.). 

  j.  Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.

WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and 
birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Your Responsibility 
Restrict the use 
of this power machine 
to persons who read, 
understand 
and follow the warnings 
and instructions 
in this manual 
and on the machine. 

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this 
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can 
result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. 
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.