MTD S240 Manuel D’Utilisation

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Before Starting 
WARNING: Before starting the 
engine, read, understand, and follow 
all instructions and warnings on the 
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.
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. 
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.
Positioning the Discharge 
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.
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 
your unit. See Figure 5 for location of controls.
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Operation
Read, understand, 
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.
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.
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.
2.  Determine that your house wiring is a three-wire 
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are 
not certain. 
3. 
If your home wiring system is not a three-wire 
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.
5. 
If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, 
proceed as follows. 
6.  Move Choke Control to the “Full” position.
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.
9.  Push starter button to crank engine. 
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.
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 
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.
WARNING
Figure 5